The Giving Town
The Giving Town Podcast is dedicated to sharing stories of hope and generosity in Newberg, Oregon. We interview the amazing people who are dedicating their lives to make Newberg and the surrounding area an amazing place to live. The Giving Town Podcast is brought to you by The Joyful Roberts Group, a local, family-run real estate team dedicated to serving the Newberg community and beyond.
The Giving Town
Latest Episodes
How HIVE is Making Housing More Affordable Through Innovation - with Missing Middle Housing Fund
Housing in Oregon has become so expensive that many teachers, nurses, firefighters, and tradespeople can’t afford to own a home in the communities they serve. In this episode, Ryan Olsen, development lead for HIVE and founder of Elemental Build...
How Newberg High School is Preparing Students for the Future - with Principal Mark Brown
From rising anxiety rates and social media to artificial intelligence and the pressure to choose a relevant career, high school students today are facing challenges unlike any generation before them. In today's episode, Newberg High School Prin...
The Story of Jem 100 - with Tom Vondrachek
Tom and Linda Vondrachek bought Jem 100 in 1989 and for 35 years they operated Newberg’s iconic 1950’s-style diner. Not only did they serve thousands of local families with amazing and affordable food, they were also some of Newberg’s most gene...
The Future of Newberg-Dundee Schools - with Superintendent Dave Parker
The recent levy for the Newberg-Dundee school district may not have passed, but it raised important questions throughout our community. What happens now? How will students, teachers, and families be affected? And what does the future hold for N...
More Than Books: Newberg's Public Library - with Korie Buerkle
In this episode, Newberg Public Library Director Korie Buerkle shares how the library serves our community, how it has evolved over the years, and why public libraries continue to play such an important role in helping people learn, grow, and c...
