Black Philanthropy Month with Carma Lewis

Philanthropy Speaks

In this episode of Philanthropy Speaks, Lynn Williams, Director of Equity & Community Engagement of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, sits down with Flint neighborhood advocate Carma Lewis to celebrate Black Philanthropy Month. Carma is a CFGF Board Member, Office Manager for US Representative Dan Kildee, and President of Flint Neighborhoods United. Tune in to discover Lynn and Carma's philanthropic journeys, passion towards Flint and Genesee County, and what inspires them to give back.
Learn more about the work of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint at cfgf.org. Learn more about Flint Neighborhoods United at flintneighborhoodsunited.org.
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1. Black Philanthropy Month with Carma Lewis (00:00:00)

2. Carma describes her community involvement. (00:01:13)

3. What inspired Carma to give back? (00:03:10)

4. Carma describes getting involved at an early age. (00:04:30)

5. What "philanthropy" means to Carma. (00:05:38)

6. How does Carma decide what causes or organizations to support with her philanthropic efforts? (00:06:47)

7. Carma shares an impactful stage in her journey. (00:07:48)

8. Carma shares advice for those who aspire to give back. (00:09:54)

9. Lynn and Carma discuss why giving back is a part of the culture of the Black community. (00:11:47)

10. Carma shares final remarks. (00:15:20)

11. Lynn reflects on her definition of "philanthropy." (00:16:34)

12. Lynn on her most impactful work. (00:17:00)

13. What inspires Lynn to give back? (00:18:19)