In this episode of the Charity Charge Show, Grayson Harris sits down with Dan Lusk, Executive Director of
Momentum Refresh, to discuss one of the most overlooked barriers to inclusion at public events: truly accessible restrooms. Dan shares how the organization was built to solve a basic but critical problem, why ADA compliance alone is not enough, and how their mission driven model is scaling nationwide.
The conversation covers rapid growth, community partnerships, disaster response, and what is ahead in 2026.
Key Topics Covered
- Why accessible restrooms remain a major barrier to participation
- The difference between ADA compliant and universally designed facilities
- How Momentum Refresh units exceed ADA standards
- Growth from local pilots to national mega events
- Data, testimonials, and community trust as drivers of scale
- Partnerships with cities, counties, and major event organizers
- Expansion plans including manufacturing, franchising, and emergency response
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What is The Charity Charge Show - Nonprofit Podcast?
The Charity Charge Show features candid conversations with nonprofit executives, founders, and social impact leaders about what it actually takes to run a mission-driven organization: funding, operations, leadership, and the lessons nobody puts in the annual report.
The show is hosted by Stephen Garten, founder and CEO of Charity Charge, a Public Benefit Corporation founded in 2015 in Austin, Texas. Charity Charge provides financial tools built exclusively for nonprofits, including a credit card underwritten to the organization's EIN with no personal guarantee and no annual fee.
More than 3,000 nonprofits have used Charity Charge to manage their spending.
Learn more at www.charitycharge.com