Changing Lives in Midland One Yard at a Time

About this episode

In this episode, host Emily Landry interviews Jake Smith and Stephen O’Dell about their nonprofit, Neighbors Eden Project, and its impact in Midland, Texas.

Message us! In this episode of our WPCares series, host Emily Landry sits down with Jake Smith and Stephen O’Dell, President and Vice President of Neighbors Eden Project in Midland Texas. Their organization is one of the first recipients of a grant from the Whitley Penn Philanthropic Fund. What started as a family outing inspired by YouTube lawn care videos has grown into a grassroots nonprofit making a meaningful impact across Midland, Texas. Check out episode #1 of the series now: https:/...

People in this episode

Guests: Jake Smith, Stephen O’Dell

Topics covered

• nonprofit
• community impact
• philanthropy
• lawn care

Keywords

• WPCares
• Whitley Penn Philanthropic Fund
• Midland Texas

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Changing Lives in Midland

Places: Midland, Texas

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