# Ep. 53 - Why Investing in Local Nonprofits Changes Entire Communities

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Podcast: [Food, Family, & Philanthropy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/food-family-philanthropy-6327819)
Published: 2026-07-27T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Real community change doesn't happen by accident. It happens when people invest in local organizations that understand the needs of the neighborhoods they serve. Michael Nathanson sits down with Shannon Hawkins, Director of Community Engagement at the Quantum Foundation, to explore how the foundation supports grassroots nonprofits across Palm Beach County through strategic grantmaking, community partnerships, and its Quantum in the Community initiative. Shannon shares how the foundation looks...

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