Let's Talk Portland: Recent Episodes
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Audacy Portland’s locally produced public affairs radio show. Our show is community focused and features timely topics of interest to the Portland Metro area. Let's Talk Portland is hosted by Gary Bloxom. He interviews newsmakers and experts on topics ranging from business, health, education, and the environment, to science and technology and non-profit work happening in our community. Also featured are authors and artists with interesting discussions on the arts and popular culture. We thank you for listening to Let’s Talk Portland.
An interview with Morgan Dewey, spokesperson and staff member at Oregon Food Bank about their network of food banks throughout Oregon and SW Washington, how the need for food assistance is urgent now, and about funding cut by the federal government to food assistance programs like SNAP.
An interview with Juli Zagrans, Founder and Executive Director of One Tail At A Time, a non-profit all-breed, no-kill, foster-based dog rescue in Portland with an adoption center in NE Portland. We also talked about their fundraising gala, The Bone Ball, in May.
An interview with Alisha Sullivan, Executive Director of The Willamette Light Brigade who is putting on the Portland Winter Light Festival. We talk about the event, why art is so important to our community, and about the festival’s impact on downtown Portland’s economy.
An interview with Kirsten French, Community Education and Advocacy Manager at Guide Dogs For The Blind, about rideshare discrimination experienced by visually impaired and blind people with their service animals and people who use mobility devices, such as wheelchairs. We also talked about Guide Dogs in general and ways the community can get involved.
An interview with Robert Kapuniai with Portland Fire Fighters Local 43 and the Coats For Kids program about their fundraising effort to buy coats for needy children for the holidays and the about the life of a Portland firefighter during the holidays.
An interview with the Bird Alliance of Oregon. Joe Liebezeit is the Statewide Conservation Director and Sarah Swanson is the Events Manager. We talk about the conservation work they do throughout Oregon and the Wild Arts Festival, a fundraiser on December 6 & 7 in Hillsboro.
An interview with Dr. Bryan Bell with Providence Cancer Institute and Dan Floyd with Hood To Coast about the advancements in cancer research, how AI is helping further outcomes, and how Hood To Coast raises money and awareness of the institute.
An interview with Dwindell Feeley, Director of Business Development and Ashley Martinez, Manager of Digital Equity from Free Geek about the work they do recycling and reusing e-waste and their education programs designed to bridge the digital divide for under served people in our area.
An interview with Matt Stein, Executive Director at Union Gospel Mission about the opening of their new LifeChange Center for Women and Children called Angela’s House. This new building provides recovery and transitional housing for women and children escaping homelessness, hunger, addiction and abuse.
An interview with Allison Stark, CEO of Albertina Kerr and Dr. Naomi Fishman, Medical Director at Albertina Kerr about the work they do with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.
An interview with Janet Kenefsky, COO of the Greater Vancouver Chamber about Give More 24, their 24 hour fundraising campaign for local non-profits, and about the changes happening in downtown Vancouver.
An interview with Bonny Cushman, Program Manager for the Regional Water Providers Consortium, about emergency preparedness and the importance of water during an emergency.
An interview with Dr. Christa Jones, Deputy Director for Oregon Health Authority’s Behavioral Health Division, about 988 Oregon, a 24/7 service available in our state that anyone can call, text or chat and speak with trained counselors. People can connect if they are struggling with mental health or substance use, or just going through a tough time
An interview with Chris Newell, Vice President and Vendor Coordinator with Other Worlds of Wonder, a non-profit community service organization based on Pagan beliefs. They are having Pagan Pride Day celebration which will also gather food and donation for Ester’s Pantry.
An interview with Karen Kraus, Executive Director of the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon about their services offered to feral and stray cats, including spay and neuter and about their catio tour coming up to benefit FCCO in cooperation with Bird Alliance of Oregon.
An interview with Dannica Fetters, Foster Coordinator with Oregon Dog Rescue and Mary Gedrose, organizer of the Fur Baby Love Fest about dog adoption and fostering, volunteer opportunities and the fest which is a fundraiser for Oregon Dog Rescue.
An interview with Bonny Cushman, Program Manager for the Regional Water Providers Consortium, about how to conserver water indoors and outdoors during the summer months and about the importance of water in an emergency and where our water comes from.
An interview with Megan Diana, founder of Piano Push Play, an artist installation of pianos placed all over Portland for the summer months for anyone to play and enjoy. We also discuss where Megan donates the pianos at the end of summer, including schools and community centers.
An interview with Gene Marlow, retired firefighter and owner of Mean Gene Fireworks about safety for the 4th of July, the difference between Washington and Oregon laws, tips for protecting pets, and about the traditions of fireworks for the holiday.
An interview with Charlene McGee, Director, Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotions Unit with the Multnomah County Health Department about the dangers of tobacco use, its impact on BIPOC communities, and their programs offered, including smoking cessation programs.
An interview with Lydia Massaad, founder and president of Our Giving Table and Jerry Kenney, owner of 7 Papa Murphy’s locations about how Our Giving Table aims to end hunger in Oregon and SW Washington and how Papa Murphy’s is having a fundraiser for the month of June to benefit Our Giving Table.
An interview with Dr. Tim Cook, President of Clackamas Community College about his running for Oregon community college students (ROCCS) this summer. Dr. Cook is running to all 17 community colleges in Oregon to raise money and student awareness and celebrating communities throughout the state.
An interview with Shannon Droning, Consumer and Specialty Market President of Providence Health Plan, Dr. Abby Khan, OHSU cardiologist, Dr. Amit Kansara, Providence neurologist, and Matthew Kampfe, Brain Rehab Network President. All are volunteers with the American Heart Association. We discuss heart disease and stroke causes and prevention and talk about the AHA Heart and Stroke Walks in Vancouver and Portland.
An interview with Joe Whitworth, President and CEO of The Freshwater Trust, a local non-profit conservation organization with a mission to preserve and restore freshwater ecosystems.
An interview with Anne Adler, CEO of Oregon Business Academy and Shivan Bosco, a senior at Newberg High School about the work OBA does preparing students for college, career, and life success and about Business Week this summer at Oregon State University.
An interview with Steve Messinetti, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Portland and Julie Carter, Vice President of Retail for the Restores about the work Habitat does to build and repair affordable homes and about the Restores where donations can be made to help fund Habitat’s mission.
An interview with Ada Dortch, Director of Development and Advocacy for Impact NW and Cristen Lincoln, Principle Broker with Living Room Realty about the work Impact NW does with our homeless community and about the annual coat drive that Living Room Realty sponsors. impactnw.org livingroomre.com/agents/cristen-lincoln/
An interview with Stuart Wells, Executive Director and Sarah Swanson, Event Manager, both with the Bird Alliance of Oregon about the conservation work they do, their wildlife care center, and the Wild Arts Festival fundraiser.
An interview with Celina Sanchez, Development and Marketing Director at Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO), Josh Lyons, Market President of Keybank for Oregon and Southwest Washington, Tiffany Canifax, Business Banking team lead and Key4Women Chair for Oregon, and Pallavi Pande, winner of the business pitch contest for women owned businesses. MESO is a non-profit that teams up with Keybank for the contest to promote women in business.
An interview with Tyler Pagel, Development Director with Susan G Komen and Colleen Luck, a breast cancer survivor about the work Komen does in funding research, their fundraising efforts, and the importance of screening. October is breast cancer awareness month. komen.org
An interview with Bonny Cushman, Program Manager for the Regional Water Providers Consortium about emergency preparedness and the importance of water in emergencies
An interview with Brittany Hazel, Founder of Hazel’s House Animal Rescue, about the work they do in rehabilitating and adopting out stray, feral, and abandoned animals. Also about their soup cookoff fundraiser. https://hazelshousepdx.com
An interview with Deb Mumm-Hill, Executive Director of Oregon STEM and Kristen Harrison, Executive Director of Portland Metro STEM on the uses of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and STEAM (which adds Art) in education, about career connected learning, and how STEM is preparing the next generation of leaders and innovators. oregonstem.org
An interview with Karen Kraus, Executive Director of the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon about their free spay/neuter program for feral and stray cats, other services they provide, and about their upcoming fundraising Catio tour around Portland and Vancouver. feralcats.com
An interview with Dr. Allison Bradley, Audiologist and owner of Pacific Audiology Clinic and Dr. Lindsey Hill, Clinical Audiologist about hearing loss and its causes and cochlear implants as an option.
An interview with Janet Kenefsky, Vice President of Membership and Operations at the Greater Vancouver Chamber, about the work they do helping large and small businesses in Vancouver with all aspects of business development, and their various programs, including those aimed at teaching young people interested in business.
An interview with Bonny Cushman, Program Manager for the Regional Water Providers Consortium about indoor and outdoor water conservation and tips on saving water. https://www.regionalh2o.org/
An interview with Jjeremy Pichla, sales manager for Window Nation in Portland about their Window Cares program, a way they benefit a variety of community non-profits like children’s hospitals and Habitat for Humanity, and about all that is happening with window technology and its benefits to conservation and energy efficiency.
An interview with Steve Messinetti, CEO for Habitat For Humanity Portland Region and Julie Carter, Vice President of Retail for Habitat about the work Habitat does to bring people together to build homes, community, an strength and how their local retail stores provide funding for their programs.
An interview with Jeremy Wilson, Executive Director of The Jeremy Wilson Foundation, Suzanne Washington, CEO of Meals On Wheels People, and Christina Fuller, Festival Director of the Waterfront Blues Festival about this year’s festival, and how it benefits JWF and musicians in need and how it benefits MOWP and the seniors and meals they serve.
An interview with Aiyana Cunningham, Managing Director of Artists Repertory Theater about their upcoming season of plays, moving into their newly remodeled space after 5 years, and why live theater and the arts in general are so important to Portland and the world.
An interview with Dr. Allison Bradley, owner of Pacific Audiology Clinic, about causes of hearing loss, hearing aid technology and its future, and general ear and hearing wellness.
An interview with Ryan Baugus, owner of HQ Physical Therapy, about the science of physical therapy, the importance of wellness, and about his career as a Doctor of Physical Therapy.
An interview with Marykay Michaels, chair of the Big Village PDX Coalition about the work they do to engage with youth and provide life skills and tools to aid them in avoiding substance use.
An interview with John Brookens with the Kiwanis Dorenbecher Children’s Cancer Program about the work Kiwanis does to raise money to fund fellowships at Dorenbecher Children’s Hospital and the about the advancements in cancer treatments.
An interview with Dwindell Feeley, Manager of Development and Customer Experience and Ashely Martinez, Manager of Digital Equity with Free Geek about the work Free Geek does to bridge digital equity, how they refurbish or recycle tech, and about their Tech Now drives in April in celebration of Earth Day.
An interview with Andrea Logan Sanders, President & CEO of Boys & Girls Aid, about the work they do to make sure foster children and teenagers find secure, devoted, and long-term families.
An Interview with Anne Tyson, puppy raising field manager at Guide Dogs for the Blind about the work they do raising and training guide dogs and about their new hybrid puppy raising program.
An interview with Dr. Bryan Bell with the Providence Cancer Institute and Dan Floyd, COO for the Hood to Coast relay race about the advancements in cancer treatments and immunotherapy and how Hood to Coast raises money for Providence cancer research.
An interview with Nathan Young, CEO of MODS PDX and Kegan Flanderka, Principal at Base Design and Architechture about the work they do building modular homes for the homeless and their workforce development program.
An interview with Trevor Higgins, Founder and CEO of Skating Is Connection, a charitable organization that works to connect families to skating through service.
An interview with Matt Stein, the new Executive Director of Union Gospel Mission about the work they do with those who are homeless and addicted or are facing domestic abuse and need shelter.
An interview with Cyreena Boston-Ashby, CEO of Girls Inc of the Pacific Northwest about the work they do in youth development and about the programs they offer to girls and youth in the area.
An interview with the Oregon Food Bank about the work they do feeding people in need this holiday season and their plans for 2024.
An interview with Terry Johnson, Community and Mission Integration Vice President and Shane Voshell, Human Resources Executive, both from Adventist Health Portland about careers in the healthcare industry and the training and assistance the provide.
An interview with Cobi Lewis, Executive Director of Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO), Josh Lyons, Market President of KeyBank for Oregon and SW Washington, Tiffany Canifax, Key4Women chair, and Melody Brown, owner of L&M Hair Company about a pitch contest sponsored by MESO and Keybank in support of women-owned small businesses.
An interview with Kyle Camberg, Executive Director of Sunshine Division, an emergency food and clothing relief organization, about the work they do and their annual fundraiser, Winter Wonderland, a drive through Christmas light display.
An interview with Dr. Richard Brandes, a Gastroenterologist with Adventist Health in Portland, about colon health, colon screenings, and the importance of diet.
An interview with Jason Gale, Les Schwab area manager for NW Oregon about their annual toy drive for less fortunate kids, and about the other charitable work they do throughout the year.
An interview with Adam Milne, owner of Old Town Brewing about their "Believe In Portland" campaign and how their t-shirt sales help a variety of non-profits in Portland, and about his pride in Old Town and Downtown Portland.
An interview with Virginia Borden, President of On Call Community Rescue for Animals (OCCRA) about the work they do rescuing wild and domestic animals from dangerous situations, how to volunteer, and their Great Pumpkin Drive fundraiser.
An interview with Matthew Hushbeck, Assisitant Director of Development, and Quinn Read, Conservation Director with Portland Audubon about the work for they do for the environment including protecting birds and imperiled species, fighting climate change, and their urban conservation programs. There's also a discussion of their upcoming fundraising event Wild Arts Festival.
An interview with Blake Whitson, Vice President of the Oregon State Elks Association about the charitable work they do throughout Oregon and the US.
An interview with Dr. Nikki Fennimore, an OB-Gyn at Adventist Health in Portland about menopause, what women can expect, treatments, and health concerns after menopause.
An interview with Allison Stark, CEO of Albertina Kerr, one of the largest non-profits in the Pacific Northwest, about the work they do with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges and about suicide prevention month.
An interview with Brian Walsh, Certified Financial Planner and student loan expert with SoFi about how to prepare to begin again paying student loan debt and financial advice and options for repayment.
An interview with Jeff Beard, Founder of the SW Washington Golf Open and auction, which are both a benefit for the Clark County Food Bank.
An interview with Youtheary Sim, Women’s Life Change Director with Union Gospel Mission about the work they to providing services to homeless women and their children, the recovery process, and about the new center they are working on.
An interview with Karen Kraus, Executive Director of the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon about the work they do spaying or neutering and vaccinating feral or homeless cats. And about their cats safe at home program with Portland Audubon featuring their upcoming catio home tour.
An interview with Susan Tissot, Executive Director of the Lincoln County Historical Society, a non-profit in Newport, Oregon, about the history, the exhibits, and reasons people should visit.
An interview with Angela Powell, founder of Journey Up, a local nonprofit made up of school bus drivers who collect backpacks, school supplies, and hygiene products for kids in need and about their fundraising car show.
An interview with Christina Fuller with Fuller Events and Festival Director of the Waterfront Blues Fest and Jeremy Wilson with the Jeremy Wilson Foundation about the festival, the beneficiaries of the festival, including the Jeremy Wilson Foundation, a non-profit that helps out local musicians when they need it most.
A follow up interview with Lydia Massaad with Our Giving Table and Jerry Kenney with Papa Murphy’s about the work our giving table does feeding hungry children in our area and the way Papa Murphy’s stores are accepting and matching donations to Our Giving Table.
An interview with Dr. Allison Bradley, owner of Pacific Audiology Clinic, and Dr. Katy Mawson, an Audiologist at the clinic, about the causes of hearing loss, how to prevent it, and the advancements in hearing aid technology.
An interview with Marion Haynes, Comcast External Affairs Vice President, about Comcast RISE (representation, investment, strength, and empowerment) which are grants they are awarding small businesses in Portland to recover and thrive after covid-19.
An interview with Kirsten French with NW Association for Blind Athletes about her journey of losing her sight and her involvement with the non-profit NWABA and its camps and summer programs offered to blind youth.
An interview with Lydia Massaad with Our Giving Table and Jerry Kenney with Papa Murphy’s about the work Our Giving Table does feeding hungry children in our area and the way Papa Murphy’s stores are accepting and matching donations to Our Giving Table.
An interview with Curtis Young, interim Executive Director of Family of Friends Mentoring about the work they do mentoring BIPOC youth in East Multnomah County, creating a community of adult support for these youth.
An interview with Maree Wacker, CEO of Fora Health Treatment and ecovery about the state of mental health and addiction in the state of Oregon, the challenges with the workforce shortage, and what is being done to address mental health and addiction in Oregon.
An interview with Julian Dillion, Executive Director for the American Lung Association in Oregon about the work they do with lung disease and making breathing easier and about their fundraising bike ride Reach The Beach on May 20.
An interview with Suzan Huntington, President and CEO of Boys And Girls Aid, a non-profit that is working to make sure that foster children and teenagers find secure, devoted and long-term families.
An interview with Juan Muro, Jr., Executive Director at Free Geek, a non-profit that refurbishes, reuses and recycles technology and gives it back to the community at low or no cost, helping to bridge the digital divide.
An interview with John Brookens with the Kiwanis Doernbecher Children's Cancer Program about the Fellows they help fund to further cancer research locally and the various ways they raise money.
An interview with Barb Iverson, co-owner of The Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm about this year's festival and the charity work they do with American Cancer Society, Rotary groups, Alzheimer’s Association and Red Cross throughout the year.
An interview with Gerard McAleese, owner of Kell's Irish Pub about the St. Patrick's Day Irish Festival in Portland, the charities they benefit, and the Irish cultural experience the festival brings to Portland.
An interview with Olivia and Sarah Sears, co-founders of the BuzzCutt app, an app that allows people to find restaurants and bars that serve non-alcoholic beverages, on why they are creating it and the benefits it will have to the community
An interview with Dwindell Joseph Feeley, Development Manager at Free Geek about the work they do recycling and repurposing tech equipment and about how they are helping with the problem of digital inequity. www.freegeek.org
An interview with Tobias Read, Oregon State Treasurer, about the Unclaimed Property Program and the "Checks Without Claims" program that are attempts to return unclaimed money and property to their rightful owners in the state of Oregon. www.oregon.gov
An interview with Zory Kirakossian, Portland Center Director at Adult & Teen Challenge, a recovery center, about the work they do with male teens and adults with drug and alcohol addictions.
An interview with Cristin Lincoln with Living Room Realty and Ada Dorch with Impact NW about the work Impact NW does with the homeless and less fortunate and the annual coat drive sponsored by Living Room Realty.
An interview with Stuart Wells, Executive Director and Matthew Hushbeck, Director of Development at Portland Audubon about the conservation work they do throughout the state of Oregon and about the Wild Arts fundraising event.
An interview with Virginia Borden, President of On Call Community Rescue for Animals about the work they do rescuing domesticated and wild animals in emergency situations. www.occrapdx.org
An interview with Jason Christensen, Executive Director of Union Gospel Mission about the work they do with the homeless and addicted, the opening of their warming shelters, and the holiday meal plans for those in need.
An interview with David Culley from the Salvation Army about the work they do in our community helping those in need, their disaster relief services, services for men, women and children, and their giving plans for the holidays.
An interview with Suzan Huntington, CEO of Boys And Girls Aid about the work they do throughout the state of Oregon placing foster children and helping people become foster parents.
An interview with Suzanne Washington, CEO of Meals On Wheels People and Nick Martin with Jiffy Lube about the work MOWP do providing meals and companionship for seniors and how Jiffy Lube is helping fundraise at their locations for the holiday season.
An interview with Dr. Eowyn Rieke, Fora Health Medical Director, about alcohol and drug addiction, the incidence of it in the state of Oregon, and about the concept of Sober October.
An interview with Chris Benninger, CEO of Guide Dogs For The Blind about the work they do breeding, raising, and training dogs for the blind and visually impaired.
An interview with Tara Sprehe, Dean of Academic Foundations and Connections at Clackamas Community College about the benefits of a community college, available jobs after graduation, and the support for the whole student they offer.
An interview with DeeAnna Janku, Portland Development Specialist for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Taylor Pawley, Director of Marketing at Rick's Custom Fencing and Decking about the work St. Jude does Finding Cures and Saving Children with cancer and how Rick's helps support St. Jude and their Walk/Run fundraiser.
An interview with Allison Stark, CEO of Albertina Kerr, one of the oldest non-profits in Oregon, about the work they do with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and children's mental health services.
An interview with Susan Tissot, Executive Director of the Lincoln County Historical Society about the history of their two locations in Newport, Oregon, their current shows, and their public programs
An interview with Cobi Lewis, Executive Director of Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO) and Josh Lyons, President of Keybank for Oregon and SW Washington about how MESO helps small businesses get off the ground and the money that Keybank has committed to support the non-profit.
An interview with Josh Heineman, Director of Tourism Marketing for the City of Seaside about all of the things to do in the coastal town, about the beach cleanups, and about beach safety.
An Interview with Trevor Soloman, the Talent Buyer for True West and Theresa Vetsch-Sandoval, Director of Marketing for Pioneer Courthouse Square about PDX Live, a concert series in The Square.
An interview with Jason Christensen, Executive Director of Union Gospel Mission about the work they do helping the homeless and addicted and about breaking ground on the new Lifechange community for women and children.
An interview with Christina Fuller, Festival Director of the Waterfront Blues Fest, Jeremy Wilson, Founder of the Jeremy Wilson Foundation, and Suzanne Washington, CEO of Meals On Wheels People about the festival and the Blues Fest Cares Program benefiting JWF and MOWP.
An interview with Debra Porta, Executive Director of Pride NW about the importance of Pride, the economic impact of Pride weekend, and the year around work they do supporting the LGBTQIA2S+ community. For Covid protocols for Pride weekend, visit https://portlandpride.org/
An interview with Greg Johnson, Program Administrator for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program about how and when the bridge will be replaced and about the environmental and equity considerations around it.
An interview with Jeff Curtis, CEO of the Portland Rose Festival foundation, the non-profit producer of the Rose Festival, about the return of the festival and all of the events.
An interview with Lydia Massaad, founder of Our Giving Table, and Jerry Kenney, a Papa Murphy's franchisee, about the work they are doing together to combat hunger in our area.
An interview with Brett Turner, CEO of ALSO, Advocates for Life Skills and Opportunity, about the work they do in housing, employment and community involvement for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
An interview with Amy Bunker, Founding Director of Howard's Heart, a non-profit that endeavors to fulfill the needs of teens in foster care by listening to them and finding out what they need.
An interview with Rebecca Brown, Senior Director of Community Impact at Comcast Oregon/SW Washington about how Comcast is supporting ACP, a government assistance program to address digital equity issues.
An interview with Andi T. Rex and Tyler Davis with the Portland Lumberjacks about the inclusive rugby team, their fundraising efforts, and about the sport in general.
An interview with Jeanne Bennett, Board Chair for the Columbia Play Project, a non-profit in Clark County dedicated to creating exploratory play spaces for the young, including a children's museum.
An interview with Matt Cave, Market Director for Cricket Wireless about the new federal government program, Affordable Connectivity Program, that makes broadband more affordable.
An interview with Glen Geurin and Rebecca Hergert, co-race directors with Cupid's Undie Run, a fun run and fundraiser for The Children's Tumor Foundation and the fight against Neurofibromatosis.
An interview with Miki Herman and Derrick Perry with Albertina Kerr, one of the largest nonprofit organizations in Oregon providing life-saving care for our community's most vulnerable citizens, about the shortage of frontline caregivers and why there is a shortage.
An interview with Garrett Maltzan with Impact NW and Cristen Lincoln with Living Room Realty about the work Impact NW does to help and prevent homelessness and the coat drive Living Room Realty is having to support Impact NW.
An interview with Vicky Schwoeffermann, Oregon Food Bank's Community Philanthropy Senior Strategist about the work OFB is doing around hunger during the holidays, advocacy work, and how to support OFB on Giving Tuesday.
An interview with Jason Christensen, Executive Director of Union Gospel Mission Portland about the work they do with people suffering from addiction and homelessness and what they are doing to help people for the holiday season.
An interview with Erion Moore Program Director for the Landlord-Tenant Mediation Pilot Program with Resolutions Northwest about the work they do resolving disputes in housing.
An interview with Dr. B Grace Bullock, Senior Mental Health Officer with the Oregon Department of Education about the ways schools in Oregon are addressing the mental, emotional, and social challenges for students.
An interview with Chris Benninger, CEO and President of Guide Dogs for the Blind about the work they do training dogs for people with visual impairments.
An interview with Brett Turner, CEO of ALSO (Advocates for Life Skills and Opportunity) about the work they do with people with developmental disabilities throughout Oregon.
An interview with Jen Osojnicki and Dana Kilgus, walk managers with Alzheimer's Association Oregon & SW Washington Chapter about Alzheimer's Disease, a research update, and info about the walk to end Alzheimer's on October 16.
An interview with Jason Christensen, Executive Director of Union Gospel Mission about the work they do with the homeless and addicted and about their Operation Overcoat drive to collect essentials for their clients.
An interview with Monique Thees, Director of Programs and Fun at ZGiRLS, a non-profit that encourages teen girls to live with zero limitations by teaching them tangible mental skills that build confidence, often through athletics.
An interview with Cary Fardal, Registered Dietitian and President of Healthy U Nutrition about her non-profit that is focused on nutrition education and their community nutrition program.
An interview with Joel Gamoran, chef and author, about food sustainability, meal planning, and how to be less wasteful with our food.
An interview with Matt Cave, Market Director for Cricket Wireless, about the Emergency Broadband Benefit put forth by the FCC and Federal Government to provide assistance to make internet access more widely available to everyone.
An interview with Karen Kraus, Executive Director of the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon about the work they do to spay and neuter feral cats, protect the environment, and about their Catio Tour fundraiser.
An interview with Miki Herman, interim CEO with Albertina Kerr, about the work they do with intellectually and developmentally disabled, their mental health services, and about their new innovative housing project,Kerr's Workforce and Inclusive Housing Project.
An interview with Lydia Massaad, founder of Our Giving Table and Jerry Kenny, a Papa Murphy's franchisee about the work OGT does feeding foster children and families in need that are experiencing food insecurity and how Papa Murphy's is accepting and then matching donations on pizza orders.
An interview with Dr. Nicki Nabavizadeh, pediatrician at Metropolitan Pediatrics about the COVID 19 vaccine and children.
An interview with Leslie Lee, artist and founder of The Soul Box Project about their origami box art display and National Community Project to raise awareness of the U.S. gunfire epidemic.
An interview with Tad Savinar, Pioneer Courthouse Square board member about what's happening in "Portland's Living Room" now and about the state of downtown Portland.
An interview with Scott Craig, President of the NW Performing Arts Alliance, a local non-profit focused on education, performing, and outreach for youth interested in the performing arts, and about their show "Metamorphosis".
An interview with Matt Newell-Ching, public policy manager with the Oregon Food Bank about the state of hunger in our area and in Oregon, and about legislation they are advocating for in the Oregon legislature.
An interview with General Dan O'Hallaren, President, and Amy Maxwell, Executive Director, with the Oregon Military Museum Project about the museum and their fundraising efforts to support it.
An interview with Clair Roujol, addictions prevention coordinator at the Multnomah County Health Department and a spokesperson for Big Village about the work Big Village does in the community around education and prevention of drug and alcohol abuse among young people.
An interview with Stephanie Herman and Ashley Lema with the Wildlife Care Center at Portland Audubon about wild animal rehabilitation and how listeners can help protect wildlife from harm.
An interview with Karen Kraus, Executive Director of The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon about the services the off including spay and neuter programs for feral cats, and about their upcoming fundraiser, The Furball.
An interview with Rebecca Brown, Director of Community Impact at Comcast Oregon/SW Washington about their charitable efforts with Comcast Essentials, Comcast Rise, and Comcast Lift Zones, all designed to help people with achieve digital equity.
An interview with Susannah Morgan, CEO of The Oregon Food Bank and Terry Boyd and Brian Shannon from KGON about the fundraiser KGON is doing for the Oregon Food Bank.
An interview with Martha Newsome, CEO of Medical Teams International, about the medical humanitarian work they do in developing countries around the world and here in the US.
An interview with Mike Reardon, Executive Director of the Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of SW Washington about the work they do assisting people over 60, people with disabilities and their families through a comprehensive, coordinated system of home and community-based services.
An interview with Dr. Jenny Malcom, pediatrician with Metro Pediatrics about the Coronavirus and its effects on children.
An interview with Mark Hanken, COO of Special Olympics Oregon about how they support athletes with intellectual disabilities and about their largest fundraiser, the Polar Plunge.
An interview with Ken Brown with The Hope Project and Cristen Lincoln with Living Room Reality about the work they are doing to help raise help for the victims of the Holiday Farm Fire this past summer.
An interview with Lisa Hall, Market Manager with the Montavilla Farmer's Market, about supporting local farmers and businesses, their community involvement, and expanded winter market.
An interview with Nathan Harris, Director of Community Philanthropy at Oregon Food Bank, about the work they do to end food insecurity and how the community can help.
An interview with Bill Russell, Executive Director of Union Gospel Mission about how they plan to help the homeless and addicted through winter and the holiday season.
An interview with Kay Toran, CEO of Volunteers of America Oregon about the social services they provide, how the pandemic has effected their work, and how they teamed up with The Jordan Schnitzer Emergency Relief Fund to help those in Estacada and Molalla that have been displaced by the wildfires.
An interview with Carla Forsyth, a volunteer with Mom's Demand Action, an organization promoting gun safety with their Be SMART for Kids programs.
An interview with Doctor Lori Anderson of Metropolitan Pediatrics about the importance of getting a flu shot.
An interview with Scott Kerman, Executive Director of Blanchet House, an essential nonprofit in Old Town Portland, serving the homeless and food insecure community in Portland.
An interview with Jayson Carley, owner of Code Ninjas, about their education programs for kids who want to learn coding.
An interview with Amelia Bambam, Foster Care Training and Support Specialist with Maple Star about the work they do in therapeutic foster care, the training the provide to foster parents, and foster care mentor services.
An interview with Susannah Morgan, CEO of Oregon Food Bank about hunger and food insecurity during the pandemic and how the community can help.
An interview with Bill Russell, executive director of Union Gospel Mission about the work they do with the homeless and their Operation Overcoat even to raise money and important items for the homeless this winter.
An interview with Sara Kofman, public policy director, and Heidi Rowell, program director, both with Alzheimer's Association Oregon and SW Washington about the disease, available programs, and the Walk To Cure Alzheimer's
An interview with Kyle Camber, Executive Director of Sunshine Division and Dan Floyd, COO of Hood To Coast about the emergency food distribution network to help with food insecurity during the pandemic and how Hood To Coast is helping out.
An interview with Zip Vannata, designer at Murmur Creative and Design Week Portland event organizer and Amanda Ives, donor and external relations manager at Raphael House, a non-profit helping victims of domestic violence. Design Week’s poster show is a benefit for Raphael House.
An interview with Morgan Moore, Restorative Justice practitioner and Restorative Dialogue Coordinator at Lutheran Community Services NW about what Restorative Justice is, how it helps avoid entering the criminal justice system, and how the community can volunteer and help.
An interview with Andrea McAllister, crime victims advocacy manager with Lutheran Community Services NW, about the work they do advocating for victims of crimes in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
An interview with Dr. Joe Hromco, VP of Operations at Western Psychological and Counseling Services, about mental health during this time of pandemic, the services they offer, and ways people can tap into the community for help.
An interview with Andrew Grover, Executive Director of Youth Villages Oregon about the work they do and the programs they offer to help families and children struggling to do well. They believe a stable family and strong support system can help any child succeed.
An interview with Suzanna Washington, CEO of Meals on Wheels People about their senior food services, how things have changed during the pandemic, and about their new dine in restaurant.
An interview with Ashley Barnes, Outreach Director of Sail 2 Change, a non-profit whose goal is to expose under served teens to sailing and the outdoors.
An interview with Chris Benninger, CEO and President of Guide Dogs For The Blind about raising, training, and matching guide dogs with visually impaired clients.
An interview with Dr. Dawn Nolt, MD, MPH with Doernbecher Children's Hospital about the COVID-19 pandemic, Doernbecher's response, and advice for parents and families on how to deal with the pandemic.
An interview with John Brookens, president of Kiwanis Doernbecher Children's Cancer Program, about the work and fundraising they do with for the Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology Fellowship Program at Doernbecher Children's Hospital.
An interview with Asia Wisecarver, regional director of Playworks Pacific Northwest, a non-profit focusing on how the power of play transforms children's social and emotional health.
An interview with Bill Russell, executive director of Union Gospel Mission, about how they are handling the pandemic, their homeless outreach, and addiction recovery programs.
An interview with Jeff Carr, CEO of Albertina Kerr, about the work they do with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and how COVID-19 is affecting the work they do.
An Interview with Joanna Russell, President of Sumner College, about their nursing programs, the new online programs, and how nurses are critical during the pandemic.
An interview with Erik Kilgore, founder of Henry's Uncle, a non-profit dedicated to ending the stigma of drug addiction.
An interview with Delanie Delimont, development manager with JDRF, about what Type 1 diabetes is, what research is being done and funded by JDRF, and about the outreach program called Type 1 Nation.
An interview with Felicia Murray with LLS and Tara McShane, a candidate for LLS Woman of the Year, about the work LLS does to cure blood cancers and how Tara is helping to raise money for LLS.
An interview with Kaitlyn Bolduc, PR and communications manager with Make A Wish Oregon and Sara Draper, a Wish mom, about the work they do granting wishes to critically ill children in Oregon and Clark County Washington.
An interview with Britt Oase, CEO of Special Olympics Oregon, about the sports events they offer to people with intellectual disabilities and their polar plunge fundraiser.
An interview with Tori George Drake, co-owner of the One Motorcycle Show, about the show in Memorial Coliseum and their 21 Helmets non-profit initiative, which helps get kids interested in wearing helmets and thinking about safety when riding.
An interview with Irma Sulejmanovic-Bordeau, a pediatric nurse practitioner, about children's nutrition and what to do with a picky eater.
An interview with Brett Turner and Che Walker with ALSO, Advocates for Life Skills and Opportunity, about the work they do with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
An interview with Nicole Ball and Nate Foltz about their Fall Fam Fest on October 26 and how it benefits the non-profit Snowcap.
An interview with Ernesto Fonseca, executive director with Hacienda CDC, and Michelle Weisenback, president of Keybank for Oregon and SW Washington about the work Hacienda does helping local Hispanic families and small businesses and the grant given by Keybank.
An interview with Adam Hewitt, employment specialist with UCP and Henry Meece, a client, about how UCP helps people with disabilities find employment and the assistance they offer to employers.
An interview with Chris and Holly Haus with the Milwaukie Portland Elks Lodge about the charity work the Elks do and about their haunted house in October.
An interview with Josh Leake, founder and executive director of the Portland Film Festival October 14-20 2019.
An interview with Larisa Klein, director of business development at Rainier Springs hospital and a trained counselor, about the impact of suicide locally in Oregon and SW Washington and about accessing the help available.
An interview with Martha LaMont, a volunteer with the FISH food bank of Hood River County, about the work they do to feed hungry people in Cascade Locks and Hood River County.
An interview with Jeff Kleen, a public policy advocate with the Oregon Food Bank, about the work they do helping people with food insecurities and how they are trying to end hunger.
AN INTERVIEW WITH JASON TROUT, REGIONAL MANAGER OF TNT FIREWORKS ABOUT THE FOUNDATION AND HOW THEY EDUCATE PEOPLE ON FIREWORKS SAFETY.
An interview with Jeff Sanders about the Winco Portland Open golf tournament about all of the charities they benefit.
An interview with Kara Griffey about the work the Alzheimer’s Association does to find a cure for the disease and about the walks in Portland and Vancouver this summer.