S2 - EPISODE 1 (part 2): A discussion about all things MLKFS (Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services)

SEASON TWO'S FIRST EPISODE!

Podcast host, Jill Monson, was thrilled to welcome Shannon Rudder, President & CEO, Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services (MLKFS). 

They cover A LOT (lol) in this two-part episode, if you missed PART ONE, make sure to check it out. 

In PART TWO learn about an exciting event MLKFS is bringing back to our community.... The Social Justice Impact Awards Luncheon happening on Saturday, October 18th. Learn about the recipients and about how to get tickets. 

2025 SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT AWARDEES

• Faith-Based Leadership: Rev. Dr. Barbara Headley -, Zion Community Baptist Church
• Impact through Enterprise: Justin Haynes
• Arts and Cultural Advocacy: Kaleigha Green, Springfield Cultural Partnership
• Architect of Equity and Expression: Sheldon Smith, Make-It Springfield
• Race Relations Leadership: Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery, Healing Racism Institute
• Health Equity Advocacy: Dr. Tyonne Hinson,Baystate Health
• Civic Engagement Champions: Andrew Morehouse and The Food Bank of Western Mass Team , Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
• Equity in Education: Dawn DiStefano, Square One
• Trailblazer Lifetime Achievement: Icie B. Jones, Real Estate/Housing/Retired
• Equity in Economic Development: Maddy Landrau, MassMutual

For more about the event & to secure your tickets - click here. If you want to learn more about each awardee - their stories and impact - check out the  MLKFS YouTube Channel. 

Additional Contact Info: 

• Shannon Rudder, President & CEO
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services (MLKFS)
• Website 
• Email: srudder@mlkjrfs.org
• LinkedIn 
• Instagram
• Facebook