Archives: Episodes

Host Jeff Woodworth talks with Chad Hedge & Rachael Heard from the Tunnel To Tower Foundation, about what the organization is, who it serves and the 5k Run/Walk that's happening in downtown Santa Rosa. Click here to learn more about the 5k Run/Walk happening on November 8th.

Host Jeff Woodworth talks with Angela Struckman, Director of the Sonoma County Human Services Department, about the new "Open Doors" campaign the county has recently rolled out. The Open Doors Resource Guide is an initiative designed to improve residents' access to food, housing, healthcare, employment, child care and other services everyone needs to thrive.

Host Jeff Woodworth speaks with Omar Medina, Program Manager of the Elsie Allen High School Foundation, and Ryan Buxbaum, Board Member of the Elsie Allen High School Foundation, about the Elsie Allen High School Foundation.

Host Jeff Woodworth talks with Meg Easter Dawson, Program Development Manager at Valley of the Moon Children's Center and Family, Youth & Children's Division of the Sonoma County Human Services Department, and Rich Valenza, Found & President of Fostering Home, about Sonoma County's Foster Care system and what one can expect when seeking to adopt.

Host Jeff Woodworth talks with Linda Tams, Co-Chair of the St. George's 16th Annual Greek & Middle Eastern Festival, about what kinds of foods, cultures & crafts will be at this year's event! St. George's 16th Annual Greek & Middle Eastern Festival is taking place on October 4th & 5th, from 12-7pm, at the St. George Orthodox Church in Rohnert Park.

Host Jeff Woodworth speaks with Luana Vaetoe, CEO of Becoming Independent, about what Becoming Independent is, who they serve and the services they offer. In addition, the two talk about the Indulge Sonoma event on September 27th!

Host Jeff Woodworth welcomes back Wayne Wilson of the Petaluma Elks Lodge #901 about the Purple Pig Project. The two also talk about the car seat check-up & installation event the lodge is hosting in collaboration with the Santa Rosa CHP and the Classic Car Show taking place at the lodge on September 27th!

Host Jeff Woodworth talks with Claudio Calvo, Rob Holley, Alex Brownson & Lauren Hutton of Nation's Finest. They discuss what the organization is, who they serve, how it's helped them as they returned home from combat and what programs they provide. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, if you or someone you now is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Number (available 24/7) at 988.

Host Jeff Woodworth talks with Alethea Larson (Executive Director) and Annie Valentine (Director of Programs) of The Living Room, about what it is and who it serves. They also discuss the Life Center, to the Secret Hope Kitchen, volunteering & donors.  Lastly, they preview the 9th Annual Loving The Living Room event coming up at the start of October!

Host Jeff Woodworth talks with Shelley Alves, Health Program Manager, BH SUD, Department of Health Services, about the Overdose Awareness Event taking place on Saturday, August 30th, from 1-4 at the Orenda Center on 1430 Neotomas Ave. in Santa Rosa. It's a free, family-friendly event open to the entire community! There will be Narcan training and distribution on-site, where you can learn how to reverse an opioid overdose. There's also a Latin Rollers lowrider car show, resource fair, music, and free food! This is a chance to honor lives lost, support loved ones, and raise awareness. Spanish-language support and resources will be available on-site as well.