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David Lewis, President and CEO of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, discusses how the organization serves its community by connecting organizations for health, safety and education with the community. He discusses the immense engagement of the community in giving and supporting important causes. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
David Fagerstrom, President and CEO of Greater Valley YMCA, discusses the iconic organization’s mission and how it serves the specific needs of its community, especially child care and social services, and across all ages. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Lisa Walkiewicz, Executive Director of Via of the Lehigh Valley, explains some of the programs and services that Via offers for children and adults with disabilities in the region of Lehigh. The organization’s mission is to support persons with disabilities in leading successful, independent lives that are meaningful and rewarding. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Thomas Harrington, President and CEO of Valley Youth House, discusses the history of Valley Youth House and how important a resource like this has been for runaway and homeless youth. The organization additionally offers programs that cater to the different and unique situations of every youth and family they connect with. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Lin Erickson, Executive Director and CEO of the Da Vinci Science Center, talks about the organization’s mission to spur the imaginations and curiosity of children through science and creation. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Rick Christ, Scout Executive and CEO of Minsi Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America, discusses the various programs that make up the scouting experience and how that experience brings boys and girls together to work toward a common purpose. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Drew Diamond, Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Tulsa, discusses the organization’s mission to support and enhance life for the Jewish community of Tulsa. This interview was produced in partnership with RSUTV in Oklahoma.
Jana Emerson, COO of the Street School, talks about Oklahoma’s longest running drop-out prevention program. This impactful organization provides academic and emotional support for at-risk students across Tulsa public schools in an effort to increase students’ chances of graduating and obtaining a higher education. This interview was produced in partnership with RSUTV in Oklahoma.
Laurie Berner, Executive Director of Arc Northland, discusses how the organization has evolved over the last 70 years to continue to help people living with disabilities and their families. This episode was produced in collaboration with WDSE/WRPT.
James Christmas, Founder, President, & CEO of North Home Children & Family Services, discusses the founding of the organization and its mission to provide mental health services to children and families in Northern Minnesota. This episode was produced in collaboration with WDSE/WRPT
Tina Olson, Executive Director of Mending Sacred Hoop, discusses the history of the organization and its mission to end violence against Native women. This episode was produced in collaboration with WDSE/WRPT
Jennifer Braun, President and CEO of the Alliance for Children’s Rights, discusses the organization’s mission to make sure every child has a voice and their rights are respected, setting them up for a brighter future. This episode was produced in collaboration with KLCS
Drew Furedi, President and CEO at Para Los Niños, discusses helping children and their families thrive by creating a community focused on ensuring all educational and personal needs are met. This interview was produced in collaboration with KLCS.
Bob Smiland, President and CEO of Inner-City Arts, discusses the importance of an arts education and how it can open doors to lifelong careers for their students. This interview was produced in collaboration with KLCS.
Dr. David Baca, Chief of Schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District, discusses how his team supports the schools in their district and ensures the changing needs of their teachers and students are met. This interview was produced in collaboration with KLCS.
Joel Arquillos, Executive Director at 826LA, discusses getting young people excited about writing and helping children find their voice through storytelling. This interview was produced in collaboration with KLCS.
Carol Henault, Executive Director at Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California, discusses how bringing books to children from low income homes can expand their personal libraries as well as their minds.This interview was produced in collaboration with KLCS
William Sperling, CEO of Child360, discusses their unique approach to early childhood development by enhancing the quality of education for their young children. This interview was produced in collaboration with KLCS.
In this collaboration with WDSE in Duluth, host Mark Oppenheim interviews nonprofit leaders from Northeastern Minnesota and discuss the work they do to improve the communities they serve.
In this collaboration with KLCS in Los Angeles, host Mark Oppenheim interviews nonprofit leaders from Los Angeles and discuss the work they do to improve the communities they serve.