S4 | Ep 24: One Dublin’s New Director Shares How Local Generosity Keeps Families Afloat

Описание: What if Dublin's strongest asset isn’t our great neighborhoods, parks, pathways or schools, but the way neighbors show up for each other? Lindsay and Bruce sat down with Brian Carr, the new executive director of One Dublin. Together, they unpack how a hyperlocal safety net helps families and seniors weather sudden setbacks with dignity. From winter coat drives to emergency bill pay, Brian explains how focused programs reduce stress, restore stability, and remind people they belong.

We trace One Dublin’s journey from a small adopt-a-family effort to a community-powered hub serving thousands across the Dublin City Schools District. You’ll hear how backpacks and school supplies shape academic confidence, why the 'free shop' is about choice as much as clothing, and how a mattress program makes - “no one sleeps on the floor” - a real promise. Brian also shares the data that many miss about suburban needs: one in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch, and Dublin is home to one of Ohio’s largest immigrant communities. That diversity demands more than good intentions—it calls for smart, coordinated support.

Partnerships with the Dublin Food Pantry, libraries, and healthcare providers make it easier for families to navigate resources without hitting a wall of forms and websites. This conversation explores practical ways to help, whether it's a financial contribution or volunteering. Brian’s vision is simple and ambitious: to grow capacity so that more neighbors are reached, and to make “One Dublin” feel true for everyone who calls our City home.

If this conversation moves you, share it with a friend, bring a coat to the free shop, or set up a donation bin at work. Your voice ensures the right help reaches the right people!