About This Story
Are we truly asking families, and those who support them, the right questions? Or are we operating from assumptions about what our communities need? Listening first, then acting with the community rather than in silos, is essential to meaningful, sustainable change. In this episode, Parker White, founder of BackPack Beginnings, shares how her organization strives to be a gap-filler in Guilford County, supporting families as they navigate the often-invisible barriers that impact their daily lives. She highlights how innovation, compassion, and deep care have shaped the organization’s growth, allowing it to respond with resilience during unexpected challenges and continue meeting the evolving needs of families.
This recording is produced by Institute for Family, using interviews recorded by StoryCorps.
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