The Good Service Podcast with Joseph Dunham
The Good Service Podcast is in the business of good news! Your source and network for inspiring, positive stories and good news. A place where we amplify the stories of nonprofits and other service based organizations, uplifting the work they are doing and sharing with the world how they are making the communities they serve better than how they found them.
The Good Service Podcast with Joseph Dunham
The Story of Abby McKiernan & HelpLink
What if getting help during a tough time didn’t feel like a dead end, but a door opening? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Abby McKiernan, a powerhouse mompreneur of four, who has spent nearly a decade rewriting the way communities respond to crisis and everyday needs. Wrapping arms around those in need within their community and being a blessing!
Abby is the founder of Spark in the Dark, a peer-to-peer resource sharing nonprofit that has connected thousands of people in need with those ready to help—right when they need it most. But she didn’t stop there. Fueled by the success and insights from Spark, Abby launched HelpLink, a game-changing software platform that empowers businesses to proactively support their employees by removing barriers that might otherwise cost them their jobs—things like car repairs, work boots, or gas money.
In this episode, Abby shares:
- The eye-opening gaps she discovered in traditional support systems
- How Spark in the Dark scaled from a local initiative into a force of good
- Why companies have a crucial role in the social safety net
- The mental health impact of receiving timely, judgment-free help
- Her vision for reshaping how we think about "support" in society
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, HR leader, nonprofit enthusiast, or just someone who wants to make a difference—you’ll leave this conversation inspired to build a world where everyone has somebody in their time of need.
🎧 Tune in and discover how real help, delivered well, can change lives.
Social Media & Contact Information:
Website: helplink.org & SpeakKindess.com
LinkedIn: HelpLink
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