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Community Connection

An interview series dedicated to celebrating the incredible work of nonprofit organizations across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania. Airs each Friday on WVIA Radio during NPR’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered programs. Also available as an extended podcast.

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  1. 81

    Bloom for Women

    Guests: Carol Andersen, CEO, BloomVickie Nisbet, Director of DevelopmentAshley Caravello, Director of Operations

  2. 80

    Cherished Cats Rescue Alliance and The Scratching Post

    Guest: Angela Brouse, Vice-President, Cherished Cats Rescue Alliance

  3. 79

    The Youth Enrichment Project (Y.E.P.)

    Guests: Nathaniel Arnoni, CEO, The Youth Enrichment ProjectKelly Ann Kelly, Co-founder, The Youth Enrichment Project

  4. 78

    V.A.L.O.R. Clinic Foundation

    Guests: Mark Baylis, Founder and CEOErin Kelly

  5. 77

    Berwick Arts Association

    Guest: Connie Donlin, Executive Director, Founder

  6. 76

    Rescue Pets Serving Vets

    Guests: Connor Shonis, Olivia Cragle, Rescue Pets Serving Vets

  7. 75

    Beyond Violence

    Guest: Jennifer Campbell, Executive Director, Beyond Violence

  8. 74

    Favors Forward Foundation

    Guests: Dr. Beth McMahon, President and Founder, Favors Forward FoundationBarbara Irvin, Executive Director, Favors Forward Foundation

  9. 73

    Child Development Center of NEPA

    Guest: Ashley Winslow, Executive Director, Child Development Council of NEPA

  10. 72

    The Hope Center of Nescopeck

    Guest: Elliot Maleski, President of The Hope Center of Nescopeck

  11. 71

    Transitions of PA

    Guest: Mae-Ling Kranz, Executive Director, Transitions of PA

  12. 70

    Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA

    Guests: Samantha Reinhardt, Aquatics Instructor, Wyoming Valley YMCAEd Snitko, Volunteer Aquatics and Movement Instructor

  13. 69

    Northeast Sight Services

    Guest: Amy Feldman, President and CEO, Northeast Sight Services

  14. 68

    Supporting Area Families Everyday (S.A.F.E)

    Guest: Heather McNett, Executive Director and Founder, S.A.F.E

  15. 67

    Pathway to Recovery Counseling and Education Services at the W.A.V.E.S Center

    Guest: Angelia Petrillo, Cessation Specialist, Pathway to Recovery

  16. 66

    Winterspring Sanctuary

    Guests: Nicole Will, Founder and Executive Director of Winterspring SanctuarySarah Walzer, Founding Board Member, Winterspring Sanctuary

  17. 65

    The Improved Milton Experience (T.I.M.E.)

    Guest: Heather Powell, Executive Director, T.I.M.E.

  18. 64

    Muncy Area Mutual Aid Association (MAMA)

    Guest: Neal Winder, Treasurer, Muncy Area Mutual Aid Association

  19. 63

    Settlers Cares Foundation, Inc.

    Guest: Janna Genzlinger, Senior Director, Human Resources, Settlers Hospitality

  20. 62

    Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc.

    Guest: Sylvia Hahn, Executive Director, Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc.

  21. 61

    CHOP Out Hunger

    Guest: Danielle (Dani) Ruhf, Founder CHOP Out Hunger

  22. 60

    CASA of Lackawanna

    Guest: Joan Peterson, BSW, MPA, Executive Director, CASA of Lackawanna

  23. 59

    Pattie's Waggin' Tails Senior Sanctuary

    Guest: Patricia Rogers. Founder, Pattie's Waggin' Tails Senior Sanctuary

  24. 58

    Bread Basket of NEPA Food Distribution Center

    Guest: Maria Santomauro, Executive Director, Bread Basket of NEPA

  25. 57

    Green Trees Early Learning Center, Inc

    Guest: Susie Lyddon, Director, Green Trees Early Learning Center, Inc.

  26. 56

    The Lehman Sanctuary--Waters Connected Project

    Guest: Chris Miller, Founder, Lehman Sanctuary

  27. 55

    Northeast Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center (AHEC)

    Guest: Mary Theresa Mazur, Program Director, Northeast Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center (AHEC)

  28. 54

    Blankets and Broth

    Guest Attorney Cathy O'Donnell, organizer for the 3rd Annual Blankets & Broth

  29. 53

    Quilts of Valor Foundation

    Guest: Marie Shulenski, Regional Director of Quilts of Valor Foundation, Hazleton, PA

  30. 52

    Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS)

    Guests: Robert Delany, CEO, BLOCS, Bridget Chomko, Development Manager

  31. 51

    The Donald L. Heiter Community Center

    Guest: Annie Smith, President, Board of Directors at the Donald L. Heiter Community Center

  32. 50

    Helping Hands Society

    Guest: Mary Beth Koch, Executive Director, Helping Hands Society

  33. 49

    Souper Sundays, Inc.

    Guest: Justin Matus, Founder and President, Souper Sundays, Inc

  34. 48

    McGlynn Learning Center

    Guest: PeggyNork, Executive Director, The McGlynn Center

  35. 47

    Open Door Project

    Guest: Cheyenne Hartman, Executive Director, Open Door Project

  36. 46

    A Moment of Magic

    Guest: Kylee McGrane-Zarnoch, Founder and Executive Director, A Moment of Magic

  37. 45

    Good Samaritan Mission

    Guest: Carin Wharton, Executive Director

  38. 44

    Fork Over Love

    Guests: Tracey Selingo, Founder Fork Over LoveTimothy Lambert, Board Chair, Fork Over Love

  39. 43

    The Refuge Youth Center

    Guests: Jeshua Rivera, AdministratorLeo Maysonet. Volunteer Mentor

  40. 42

    Pike Autism Support Services of NEPA, Inc.

    Guests: Jeanmarie Passaro, Executive Director, PASSJohn Passaro, President, Board of Directors, PASS

  41. 41

    Monroe County Dementia Coalition

    Guest: Barbara Van Nortwick, M.Ed, OTR/L, CDP--Co-FounderFunctional Cognitive Consulting, LLCGuest: Conni Dilego, MS--Co-Founder

  42. 40

    The Green Dragon Foundation

    Guest: Robert Kallin

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

An interview series dedicated to celebrating the incredible work of nonprofit organizations across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania. Airs each Friday on WVIA Radio during NPR’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered programs. Also available as an extended podcast.

HOSTED BY

Lisa Mazzarella

Produced by WVIA Public Media

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An interview series dedicated to celebrating the incredible work of nonprofit organizations across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania. Airs each Friday on WVIA Radio during NPR’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered programs. Also available as an extended podcast.

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Community Connection has 50 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Community Connection is created and hosted by Lisa Mazzarella.
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