Crossroads: Recent Episodes
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Since the beginning of the pandemic, the need for safe foster homes with loving foster parents has skyrocketed in our country, and the need hasn't receded. Leroy Ford with Embrace Foster Treatment Care tells us about fostering is like post-pandemic, from the certification process to what a foster parent can expect to even adoption!
Robyn Miller, the Executive Director for WATTS (Winchester area temporary thermal shelter) spoke to us about her organization: a coalition of area churches dedicating their time to provide warm shelter in the coldest month for area homeless who don't qualify to stay in other shelters. Also, ways our listeners can volunteer, donate, and otherwise help.
Dr Collin Greene, Head of the Virginia Department of Health for the Lord Fairfax District, came to our studio to separate the hype from the facts about Coronavirus. In this informative interview, we used questions and concerns sent in by our listeners and we got the answers.
Our community is better for having the Child Safe Center, where children who have endured abuse can talk about what happened to them, and develop both language and coping skills to deal with their traumas. Kelly Bober tells us about how they operate, and how our community's children thrive from their time in their programs.
Branden Thomas talks with us about the growing homeless population in the valley, and how his agency is rising to meet the challenge. We also talk about his ride across America to raise money and awareness
The Shenandoah Valley Equine Rescue Network work to find and bring help to abused and neglected horses, donkeys, etc in the Northern Shenandoah Valley. Their amazing efforts have helped so many abused and neglected animals, and we discuss their mission and operations.
Since it was formed in 2014 the Northern Shenandoah Valley Substance Abuse Coalition has grown in size and increased it areas of concentration...Lauren Cummings shares some fascinating information about our area's battle with opioids and other drugs.
Kristen Laise talks with us about the renovations made to the 1918 barn and other exciting things happening at Historic Belle Grove
Captain Kelly Durant shares some of the history of the Salvation Army in Winchester as they celebrate their Centenniel!
With the recent news surrounding Cytonia Brown, the young woman freed after killing a man who purchased her for sex in 2004 when she was 14, we decided to revisit an interview we did on Human Trafficking in our valley. The information is still fresh, and alarming.
Our friend Julie is back to talk about the changes going on at Big Brothers Big Sisters. We find what the program is all about, and what their plans are going into the new year!
Larry Larsen, the director of Cyber Security for Apple Federal Credit Union took time to speak to us about how criminals are actively going after you this holiday season. You could be putting yourself in danger without even knowing it! Larry teaches us how to spot attempts on your information by criminals, where it’s safe to shop online and where it’s not, and much more!
Nancy Mango came to Crossroads to talk to us about how Bright Futures works with our school systems to identify and help students who may go hungry at home, and feed them. But that's not the only way they come to the rescue of these at-risk kids! Your eyes will open when you hear this edition of Crossroads.
Recorded on location at the Winchester Rescue Mission on North Cameron Street in Winchester, Executive Director Brandon Thomas tells us about the state of the homeless living in our community, and the efforts his organization are making to not only house them, but to feed them and to nourish their souls.
Head volunteer of the Dental Clinic of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Allison Smith talks to us about the growing need for their free/reduced-charge services, and the benefits to our community.
Jill Williams, who has been with Healthy Families for 20 years, tells us about the program's wonderful successes in strengthening young families parental skills.
Executive Director Kristen Laise joins us to give us an update on the archaeological dig that happened at Belle Grove Plantation this summer. Previously unknown history of the slaves homes and lives was unearthed, and much more!
Nichole Tichy, Dir. of Development and Outreach, and Noah Zeigler, Workforce Development Coordinator talk to us about what NW Works is & how they benefit our community, where their challenges are, and how the organization is growing.
Access Independence is a non-profit helping people with disabilities lead a more independent lives. Our guest, Brenda Ernst tells us about the broad spectrum of things they do, including something new to the non-profit.
The agency is expanding into another county! Executive Director matt Peterson answers many questions about Habitat for Humanity for us...and explains why what they do leaves a generational impact in our community.
Executive Director Kristen Laise joins us for a talk about the history of Belle Grove, it's role in post-revolutionary America and in the civil war, and efforts to preserve that history!
Executive Director Tasha Demko and Site Director Dani Albright discuss how their unique no-income-limitations organization helps young families get their children ramped up for school, and stay on target for a brighter future
Executive Director Julie Ferrel joins us to talk about the impact the organization has on our kids and the lasting effect it has on our community
Executive Director Mike Siefert joins us to talk about all the things Literacy Volunteers does...for teaching adults to be better readers, to English as a second language, to computer literacy...all free of charge.
We talk with Winchester Rotarian Erik Beatley about the work Rotary does around the globe for children, and what they're doing right here in our community, including their Coats for Kids program.
Worlds of Work is a two day event for 7th graders from all the counties in our region...it may be the single day that changes their lives forever. Students are exposed to careers they never heard of, explaining the educational path they need to take to get there.
What is a Chamber of Commerce? What does it do for our community? Sharon Baroncelli breaks down how valuable an effective Chamber can be for our local economy, promoting growth for business large and small, and for employment!
What is Hospice? Ernie Carnivale of Blue Ridge Hospice tells us about the services they have provided to the valley for over 35 years.