Episodes
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Dusk Festival Celebrates 10 Years in Tucson
Produced and Edited by: Nicole Camacho For 10 years, the Dusk Music Festival has brought music, art, and people together in downtown Tucson. What started as an idea among friends has grown into a two-day event that celebrates local talent and puts Tucson on the map as a destination for live…
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Fresh Project - Campos Band
Produced and Edited by: Nicole Camacho Gael Campos and Nathan Bonilla, members of the local band Campos, recently spoke with Nicole Camacho on KXCI’s Tucson Voices about their music, influences, and experiences in Tucson’s music scene. Gael Campos, the band’s vocalist and guitarist, grew up...
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University of Arizona students march against sexual violence
Edited and Produced by: Nicole Camacho University of Arizona students march down Greek Row while chanting during a protest in support of Jane Doe on Oct. 8, 2028, in Tucson, Ariz. (Photograph by Nicole Camacho) Students at the University of Arizona gathered for a march to support survivors of...
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From Vision to Sound - Cry You Baby
Produced and Edited by: Nicole Camacho Cry You Baby is a Tucson-based alternative band led by vocalist and guitarist Salma. What started as a solo project grew into a full band through Tucson’s local music scene. Salma first connected with guitarist Azul Navarrete through the local nonprofit…
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NYC Sound, Tucson Night - Naama
Produced and Edited by: Nicole Camacho New York City jazz singer Naama recently performed at Hotel Congress in Tucson’s Century Room. She brought her jazz sound to the intimate venue and shared her music with a Tucson crowd. Naama recently released her new album, Songs From the Road. The album...
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Sound of Tucson - Julissa Lopez
Produced and Edited by: Nicole Camacho For Tucson musician and pop artist Julissa Lopez, music is a way to express herself while representing the city she calls home. Lopez is a Mexican American artist who blends hip hop and pop. As she works to grow her career, she also wants to bring more...
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The Homing Project
This week’s Nonprofit Spotlight shines on Yolanda Sethi, Board Member of The Homing Project, a local nonprofit dedicated to housing the homeless with dignity and respect. Their mission is “to provide immediate residence and onsite or referral services to those who are unhoused in order to bridge...
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Roots & Roads Community Hospice Foundation
In this episode of Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie talks with Julie Evans, Executive Director of Roots & Roads Community Hospice Foundation, about their mission of supporting hospice patients and their loved ones.
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Land with No Name Sanctuary
Land with No Name Sanctuary is a space where Land, Art, and people come together.
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Old Souls Animal Rescue and Retirement Home
Nonprofit Spotlight, with Dr. Paula Rivadeneira Executive Director of Old Souls Animal Rescue and Retirement Home
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Coalición de Derechos Humanos
This week’s Nonprofit Spotlight shines on Alba Jaramillo of the Coalición de Derechos Humanos, a grassroots organization that promotes the human and civil rights of all migrants regardless of their immigration status. Their goals include strengthening the capacity of the border & urban…
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Amphi Liberation Mutual Aid
In this episode of Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie Engs is joined by Xavier and Maya from Amphi Liberation Mutual Aid, also known as ALMA. The conversation explores ALMA’s mission to support both unhoused and housed neighbors in the underserved Amphi area and surrounding neighborhoods through...
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Zuzi Dance
In this episode of Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie Engs talks with Nanette Robinson, co-founder and artistic director of Zuzi Dance, a Tucson arts nonprofit celebrating its 26th year. Nanette shares how Zuzi Dance fosters personal expression and healing through movement, blending somatic practice,...
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Serve Society
In this episode of Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie talks with Punit Dhesi, Executive Director and founder of Serve Society. Serve Society is a nonprofit collective of barbers and hair stylists dedicated to providing no-cost mobile hair care services to individuals in need, including people...
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Desert Voices
In this episode of Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie talks with James Higgs, Artistic Director of Desert Voices. Desert Voices is an LGBTQIA+ community chorus whose mission is to foster community through song. James and Stephanie discuss the many ways the chorus brings that mission to life through...
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Tucson Film Festival 2025
Produced and Written by: Sarah Arellano A celebration of film, creativity, artistry, and voices in a time when censorship is a big issue continues on in Southern Arizona. October 9th marked the start of the 21st annual Tucson Film Festival, a four-day celebration of films, that ended with a…
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University of Arizona Mobile Health Program
In this episode of Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie speaks with Dr. Nicole Person-Rennell, Medical Director of the University of Arizona Mobile Health Program, a long-standing initiative providing critical access to healthcare for uninsured community members throughout Southern Arizona.
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Read On Arizona
In this episode of Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie talks with Yissel Salafsky, Chief Executive Officer of Make Way for Books and Pima County Community Lead for Read On Arizona, the state’s early literacy initiative.
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Freddy Jay Walker - Locals Only
Freddy Jay Walker live in Studio 2A on Locals Only Full session recording on August 11, 2025 Connect with the artist: Freddy Jay Walker Host: Serpe Audio: Duncan Hudson, Walter Harrington Connect with KXCI: KXCI.org Listen to the live performance + interview here! About Freddy Jay Walker Freddy…
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Cochise Harm Reduction
In this episode of Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie sits down with Lu Funk, Executive Director of Cochise Harm Reduction. Lu explains what harm reduction is and shares Cochise Harm Reduction’s approach, highlighting the many ways the organization works to improve the lives of people who use drugs…
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Desert Undertones - Locals Only
Desert Undertones live in Studio 2A on Locals Only Full session recording on February 10, 2025 Connect with the artist: Desert Undertones Host: Serpe Audio: Duncan Hudson, Walter Harrington Connect with KXCI: KXCI.org Listen to the live performance + interview here! About Desert Undertones Desert...
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Child and Family Resources
This week’s Nonprofit Spotlight shines on Sam McDonough from Child and Family Resources. Their mission is to build strong communities where children can reach their full potential through effective prevention and education strategies with families, teens, and early educators. More information…
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The Lot on 22nd
This week’s Nonprofit Spotlight shines on Arianna Jimenez from The Lot on 22nd. The Lot on 22nd is a nonprofit, unaffiliated group with the small and immediate goal of providing some basic necessities and food. The project is simple, and succeeds with the generosity and care of volunteers. Twice…
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Climbing in Color
In this episode of Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie sits down with Tiffany Tom, Planning Coordinator and Board Member of Climbing in Color (CIC). CIC is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in Tucson, Arizona, with a national following. Our mission is to elevate the voices of BIPOC climbers,...
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Desert Survivors
This week’s Nonprofit Spotlight shines on Hannah Woelke, Executive Director of Desert Survivors. Their vision is to create an inclusive sanctuary where the community can learn to live in harmony with our fragile bioregion. Desert Survivors is dedicated to providing adults with disabilities the...
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Blue Lotus Artists' Collective (BLAC)
During this episode of Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie Engs talks with Laura Pendleton-Miller founder and Board President of Blue Lotus Artists' Collective (BLAC). A nonprofit gallery space dedicated to supporting and uplifting Black Artists. The gallery was founded in 2022 after several meetings…
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Feminist Bird Club of Tucson
This week’s Nonprofit Spotlight shines on Riana Johnson and Melissa Fratello, co-founders of the Tucson chapter of the Feminist Bird Club. The Feminist Bird Club is dedicated to promoting inclusivity in birding and providing a safe opportunity for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, BIPOC, and…
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Lorelai’s Literary Foundation
In this episode of Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie sits down with Benjamin Gillette, co-founder and Chief Operations Officer of Lorelai’s Literary Foundation, to discuss their mission to support children and youth to reach their full potential. Benjamin shares Lorelai’s story, which led to the...
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Building Out Safer Spaces (BOSS)
This week’s Nonprofit Spotlight shines on Victor Valencia and T.C. Tolbert, co-founders of Building Out Safer Spaces (BOSS). BOSS creates a physical space where women, queer, trans, and femme of center (WQTF) folx can learn, create, network, and explore career opportunities in the building…
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Pima County Community Land Trust (PCCLT)
This week’s Nonprofit Spotlight shines on Maggie Amado-Tellez, Executive Director of the Pima County Community Land Trust (PCCLT). The Pima County Community Land Trust (PCCLT) is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit, community-based organization committed to providing permanently affordable housing for low to...
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Steering Away From Car Dependency with Anna Zivarts
Anna Zivarts, author of When Driving Is Not An Option: Steering Away From Car Dependency, chats with us about how as a community we can work to make our infrastructure and systems more inclusive and accessible for everyone in our cities. To learn more about the book, visit Anna’s webpage.
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No New Jail Coalition (NNJC)
This week’s Nonprofit Spotlight shines on Yvette Borja, organizer with No New Jail Coalition (NNJC). Yvette is also the inaugural Laura E. Gómez Teaching Fellow on Latinx People and the Law at UCLA Law School and the founder of Radio Cachimbona, an abolitionist podcast that audio-archives state...
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RezGrvl highlight
Elisha Bishop from Rez Gravel shares a bit about the mission of this organization, which is in part to get more indigenous gravel and mountain bike riders out exploring trails and enjoying riding in community. This upcoming November 5 they are partnering with SiiHasin Bike Project, Campfire…
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Dia de los Muertos Event
The YWCA of Southern Arizona and its partners honor cultural traditions and the ongoing struggles that impact our community with this special Día de los Muertos event. This year, the community altar will focus on critical issues such as immigration, racism as a public health crisis, and gender...
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Breakfast by Bike and creating community
Breakfast by Bike is a program in Tucson that was started by Campfire Cycles and has grown to be a once-a-month free community outing to enjoy breakfast together and foster community. Every first Thursday of the month, the group meets at the parking lot of Himmel Park around 7am and rides to a...
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Free movie screening - The Street Project
Film Fest Tucson is coming up! And this year Living Streets Alliance is partnering with organizers to bring you The Street Project, as taken from the director, “The Street Project is an inspiring story about the global, citizen-led fight to make our streets safer.” This FREE community screening...
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Social Venture Partners Tucson
In this episode of KXCI Tucson's Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie talks with Brittany Battle Fast Pitch Director from Social Venture Partners Tucson (SVP Tucson) about their upcoming Fast Pitch event.
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Las Azaleas - Locals Only
Las Azaleas live in Studio 2A on Locals Only Full session recording on September 9th, 2024 Connect with the artist: Las Azaleas Host: Nenny G Audio: Duncan Hudson, Walter Harrington Connect with KXCI: KXCI.org Listen to the live performance + interview here! KXCI is a diverse, independent, and...
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Tucson Bail Fund (TBF)
This week’s Nonprofit Spotlight shines on Tiera Rainey, Executive Director of Tucson Bail Fund (TBF), a Black-led abolitionist revolving bail fund fighting to end the unjust criminalization of poverty and the practice of pretrial detention in Pima County through education, community organizing…
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National Week Without Driving with Anna Zivarts
National Week Without Driving is just around the corner! This year the challenge is set from September 30 to October 6, listen in to learn more about this challenge, how it got started and what its main goal is.
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Taylor Massey
Hello, I’m Taylor Massey! I’m a Junior at the University of Arizona majoring in Physiology and Medical Sciences with a minor in Health and Human Values. I’ve been involved in research since the summer after my freshman year through a UBRP program called Environmental Health Science – Research for...
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Bike Infrastructure Updates: Mountain Avenue
Ben Elias, Project Manager at the City of Tucson in the Department of Transportation and Mobility, updates us on some important updates happening along Mountain Ave. The corridor from Speedway to Fort Lowell will be getting upgraded to a protected bike lane! Listen in to learn how this will…
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The Drawing Studio
In this episode of Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie talks with Melissa Ivich Zuniga, Gallery and Programs Manager, and Yolie Contreras, Development Manager, about their mission to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to embrace art practice as a pathway to personal growth and healthy community.
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Community on Wheels (COW)
This week’s Nonprofit Spotlight shines on Community on Wheels (COW), a mobile mutual aid group providing essential items & resources to unsheltered/ street-based neighbors on stolen Tohono O’doham land. Their objectives: + Support and aid vulnerable populations in and around South Tucson, using...
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Pedaling the Pueblo Re-Run: Adaptive Cycling with Southern AZ Adaptive Sports
Mia Hansen is the Executive Director of Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports (SAAS), a local organization that organizes sports programs and lends equipment to people with physical disabilities and mobility limitations. Pat of Living Streets Alliance chats with Mia about SAAS’ adaptive cycling...
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Ventana Canyon
Ventana Canyon usually has water in its bed. A beautiful Hike in the Santa Catalina Mountains.
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Spring in the High Country
Spring hits the high country of Arizona.
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Laurie Starr Arizona Trail through hike interview part 1
Part one of the interview with Laurie Starr about her through hike on the Arizona Trail with her dog Chaco.
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Interview with Laurie Starr about her Arizona Trail hike part 2
Part 2 of the interview with Laurie Starr about her through hike of the Arizona Trail with her dog Chaco.
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Laurie Starr on the AZ Trail part 3
Part 3 of the interview about Laurie’s through hike of the Arizona Trail withe here dog Chaco.
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