Clothing Insecurity in Bucks County | Lisa Tordo
From Bucks Co Living · 00:38:00
Show by Anthony Pinto
What happens when a child avoids school because they don’t have clothes they feel confident wearing?On the Bucks Co Living podcast, Anthony Paul Pinto sits down with Lisa Tordo, Executive Director of National Giving Alliance (NGA), to unpack clothing insecurity in the Bucks County community. Lisa explains how clothing can affect confidence, school participation, and belonging and why NGA provides new clothing rather than used clothing.This episode shows how meeting one basic need can help a child feel seen, valued, and ready to participate.HOST & GUESTAnthony Paul Pinto - Host of Bucks Co Living and a RE/MAX real estate professional serving Bucks County, Pennsylvania.Lisa Tordo - Executive Director of National Giving Alliance. She joined NGA in 2017 and brings experience in communications, public relations, business, and nonprofit work.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNHow clothing insecurity affects confidence and school participation.Why National Giving Alliance provides new, age-appropriate clothing.How schools and social workers connect children with clothing support.How NGA matches clothing to age, size, grade, and season.How donations, fundraising, and community partners help meet clothing needs.How NGA supports 12 branches across seven states.KEY QUESTIONS ANSWEREDQ: How does NGA choose clothing for each child?A: NGA uses the information provided by schools to select new clothes suited to each child’s age, size, grade, and seasonal needs.Q: How does NGA fund its clothing support?A: Lisa says NGA receives funding from foundations, corporations, individuals, and fundraising. The organization does not receive government support.Q: How many communities does National Giving Alliance serve?A: NGA serves the greater Philadelphia area and supports 12 branches across seven states, according to Lisa.Q: How can people help children facing clothing insecurity?A: Lisa encourages people to share NGA’s story so more people learn about the need and the organization’s work.CHAPTERS(00:00) - Intro(00:25) - Meet Lisa Tordo(03:32) - Business to Nonprofit(06:59) - Fighting Elcon(13:11) - NGA Mission & History(17:35) - Clothing Insecurity & Kids(19:12) - Myths About Families in Need(21:01) - Hidden Poverty in Bucks County(22:44) - How Schools Identify Need(24:50) - How NGA Gets Clothing(28:37) - NGA’s Future & Growth(32:52) - Why Bucks County Matters(34:13) - How to Support NGA💼 Connect with Lisa Tordo:🌐 Website: https://nationalgivingalliance.org/🔗 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lisa-tordo-81966319/💼 Connect Anthony Paul Pinto:🌐 Website: https://buckscoliving.com/📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/anthonypaulpinto/📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/anthonyppinto/🔗 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/anthonyppinto/📍 Subscribe to Bucks Co Living for more conversations with the business owners and community voices shaping Bucks County.⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/#BucksCoLiving #AnthonyPaulPinto #BucksCountyRealEstate #NewtownPA #PennsylvaniaRealtor #REMAX #BucksCountyCommunity #LocalBusinessSpotlight #PARealEstate #CommunityPodcast
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