{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Sidewalk Talks","title":"Why Saginaw Works and What the Community Foundation Does with Renee Johnston ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/72ab66a6\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2129,"description":"In an impromptu, chilly Sidewalk Talks episode filmed in Morley Plaza, we sit down with Renee Johnston of the Saginaw Community Foundation to talk about what makes Saginaw special, why citizens should cherish and care for their community, and how individual accountabilitybuilds a stronger village. Renee explains what the Saginaw Community Foundation does beyond the name—philanthropic partnership, endowment funds, grants, scholarships, and providing leadership and fiscal support for projects like Shine Bright, Hoyt Park, and Hidden Harvest. Renee also highlights the annual celebration at SVSU on September 14, the Community Improvement Initiative, the Be Well initiative and race series on September 26, and encourages residents across all of Saginaw County to see the Saginaw Community Foundation as a partner in building a stronger community for all people.\nTimestamps: \n00:00 Impromptu Sidewalk Setup\n00:43 Cold Morning Vibes\n01:14 Parking Lot Sunbather Story\n01:57 Riverfront Saginaw Origins\n03:48 What Makes Saginaw Special\n05:08 Rediscover Your Hometown\n07:23 It Takes Each Of Us\n09:36 Enjoy The Community Too\n10:20 What The Foundation Does\n13:55 Fiscal Sponsor Seed Projects\n15:36 Strategic Nonprofit Collaboration\n16:22 Collaboration Over Competition\n17:55 Community Improvement Initiative\n19:01 How Matching Grants Work\n20:59 Annual Celebration Reveal\n21:45 Listening Not Ivory Towers\n24:19 Data Driven Community Leadership\n27:01 Restricted vs Unrestricted Funds\n31:58 Be Well and Rx Kids\n33:54 Foundation as County Partner\n34:44 Closing Thanks and Wrap","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/U6pA5-YxDTi4Asm3IuAzKNJTzN5xgC2YRslqh24jvfY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hMWU5/Zjk3YzllZmFmYTkx/YThhMTMzN2U1ZjE5/MDU4Mi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}