TCMedia Podcasts

Winter Stories: The Boy With the Box by Mary Griggs Van Voorhis, narrated by Kali King.

Winter Stories: Cuentos de Navidad by Charles Dickens, narrated by Griselda.

Winter Stories: The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen, narrated by Diane McCue.

Winter Stories: The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry narrated by Arzella McLeod. 

The Innovations Human Trafficking Collaborative is a local nonprofit that is dedicated to combating human trafficking through direct survivor support,national training and awareness, with a focus on LGBTQ2IA+ and Native Americans, and systems creations.. Join us as we learn more about their work on this episode of Mission Nonprofit.

Nonprofit organizations, in our community, help care for our neighbors and children, inform and educate us, enrich our lives with the arts and performances, and help to keep our community safe and healthy.  The 4 the Love Foundation works to fill essential gaps in resources and services to help our neighbors in need to rise above challenging circumstances. Join us as we learn more about their work on this episode of Mission Nonprofit.

Each month we invite an area nonprofit to appear on Mission Nonprofit to share their story. On this episode, our host ijnt3rviewes the League of Women Voters of Thurston County. For more than 30 years, TCMedia has collaborated with the League of Women Voters Thurston County to record candidate and issues forums to share with our local audience. We believe that educating voters and encouraging civic participation is essential to the health of our democracy and our community. It’s election season, so  who better to have in studio this month than representatives of the League of Women Voters of Thurston County.  Joining us is the leadership team: Annie Cubberly, Susan Fiksdal, Carol Goss and Nathanial Jones, along with Nicole Miller, Liaison to DEI & J Steering Committee

Nonprofit organizations in our community help care for our neighbors and children, inform and educate us, enrich our lives with the arts and performances, and keep our community safe and healthy. Stewardship of the Nisqually River and Watershed is the focus of the Nisqually River Foundation, the featured organization this episode of Mission Nonprofit. Since 1989, the Nisqually River Foundation has pledged to foster a healthy watershed through building partnerships, engage volunteers, and provide educational opportunities. Catch Executive Director Justin Hall in this month's episode of Mission Nonprofit.

Nonprofit organizations in our community help care for our neighbors and children, inform and educate us, enrich our lives with the arts and performances, and help to keep our community safe and healthy. Advancing the health and wellbeing of young people is the mission of TOGETHER!. Young people face a variety of challenges everyday and TOGETHER! provide services to support them since 1989. We are pleased to have with us today the co-executive directors of Together! Sierra Abrams and Kahlo Flores.

“Enterprise for Equity's mission is to ensure that individuals with limited incomes in the South Sound region have access to training, support, and financial resources to foster the growth of their own small businesses. We firmly believe in the transformative power of individuals who bring their unique strengths, initiative, and dreams to their entrepreneurial endeavors, and we take great pride in our contribution towards their success.” In this episode of Mission Nonprofit, our host Deb Vinsel talks to Beth Henriquez, Enterprise for Equity Executive Director, and Aubrey Abe Burt, co-owner of Ilk Lodge and Brewery. 

The ASHHO Cultural Community Center is a hub for events, training, sharing meals, inspirational speaking, community groups, and workforce development. It is a place to build bridges and create relationships. On  this episode of Mission Nonprofit, our host Deb Vinsel talks to Khurshida Begum, the creator and executive Directorof ASHHO. Tune in to learn more about this unique organization, a social purpose corporation with a nonprofit arm.

On this episode of Mission Nonprofit we talk to Bryn Johnson and Fionna Velazquez, the founder and the executive director of Raise for Rowyn, a nonprofit that helps families dealing with the loss of a child. Listen to this episode to learn more about Raise for Rowyn.

We had a conversation with Eli Sterling, the director of Earthbound Productions, and one of the creators of the Procession of the Species. Tune in to learn about how the Procession was created and maintained through the years, and what to expect of this year's Procession, the first one after the pandemic.

We start the 2024 Season of Mission Nonprofit with a very special interview with, actualy, with us. Listen to this podcast to learn about TCMedia, your local public access station, and what's in our future.

Mission Nonprofit interviews Theresa Saliba and Cindy Corrie from the Rachel Corrie Foundation. Find out who was Rachel Corrie, and how the Rachel Corrie Foundation has been carrying on her legacy.

This month on Mission Nonprofit, we interview Frederick Dobler and David Hoekje from TCMoFA, Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts. Listen to this podcast to learn what is TCMoFA, and what are their plans for Spring Arts Walk.

Each month we invite an area nonprofit to appear on Mission Nonprofit to share their story. January is Blood Donor Month and our guest organization is Bloodworks Northwest. This program was recorded on January 9, 2024 at Thurston Community Media production facility in Olympia WA.

Three Little Pitties Rescue is an organization that rescues dogs and cats to create a pathway for permanent, safe, and loving homes.

PCAF (Pierce County Aids Foundation) assists people with HIV to meet their housing, food, and healthcare needs

The Crisis Clinic of Thurston and Mason Counties operates a help line for people in Thurston or Mason Counties experiencing a mental health crisis.

The Retired Public Employees Council of Washington is an advocacy organization for retired state, city and other government employees.

Veterans Independence Foundation helps veterans in need on an individual basis with house repairs, rides, advocacy and emergency childcare. Find a list of veteran friendly business or veteran owned busineses on their website and support them by attending their regional events like concerts and golf tournaments.LEARN MORE about their organization at https://heretohelpvets.org/

Family Education & Support Services is an organization that supports parents with resources and education for parents. Listen to the Parental Compass podcast with Bobby Williams, sign up for one of their parenting classes or visit their community pantry. They have offices in Thurston, Mason and Pierce counties.

The Olympia Firefighters Foundation meets the charitable needs of our community by providing educational services to citizens regarding fire safety and prevention, providing relief to victims of fires or other catastrophic emergencies, and providing assistance to those in crisis with a heavy emphasis on community projects to provide aid due to unforeseen circumstances.LEARN MORE about their organization at https://www.olympiafirefightersfoundation.org

Theater Artists Olympia is a local theatrical production company that has been performing shows in the area for 20 years. They are the owners of Oly Theater, a black box theater at the mall that hosts multiple performing companies.

Brenrose Foundation helps youth and young adults prepare for adulthood as they age out of the foster system.

South Sound Dance Access is a brand new nonprofit offering creative movement and other dance opportunities to youth in Thurston County.