Workplaces that Work20 Maalis 2025

S2 EPISODE 7: The Power of Community, Connection and Uplifting Youth with Linda Bruins

Be part of the impact.

I’m joining Podcasthon: Podcasters United for Impact this week to shine a light on a cause that truly matters. In this episode, I sat down with Linda Bruins, Executive Director of Evergreen: A United Neighbourhood, a grassroots organization making a real difference in Thunder Bay’s Simpson-Ogden community.

Evergreen is more than a safe space for youth—it’s a second home where they find support, respect, and belonging. Linda shares how consistency, trust, and the power of community help young people navigate challenges, build resilience, and create a better future. This one is full of heart and hope.

Key Takeaways:

The Power of Showing Up – Sometimes, the biggest impact comes from simply being there.
Respect Over Everything – Kids at Evergreen learn life skills through everyday interactions—sharing meals, taking turns, and supporting each other.
Breaking the Cycle – Young people are stepping up to be the change they want to see, supporting their peers in ways that will ripple into the future.
Safe Spaces Matter – Evergreen provides a place where kids can just be kids, without fear or judgment.
How You Can Help – Whether through donations, volunteering, or spreading the word, small efforts can create big change.

Resources Mentioned

Evergreen: A United Neighbourhood Podcasthon Rocking Spring Fundraiser Event – March 29th

Connect with Linda on LinkedIn

If you have any thoughts you'd like to share about this episode, or an idea for a future episode topic, email me at: ⁠hello@deannegagnondynamics.com⁠⁠.

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Want to learn more about how you can improve your workplace culture with ⁠⁠⁠⁠Deanne Gagnon Dynamics⁠⁠⁠⁠?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Let’s chat⁠⁠.⁠⁠

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