Metroscope Pdx

An interview with Brett Turner, CEO of ALSO, Advocates for Life Skills and Opportunity, about the work they do in housing, employment and community involvement for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

An interview with Amy Bunker, Founding Director of Howard's Heart, a non-profit that endeavors to fulfill the needs of teens in foster care by listening to them and finding out what they need.

An interview with Rebecca Brown, Senior Director of Community Impact at Comcast Oregon/SW Washington about how Comcast is supporting ACP, a government assistance program to address digital equity issues.

An interview with Andi T. Rex and Tyler Davis with the Portland Lumberjacks about the inclusive rugby team, their fundraising efforts, and about the sport in general.

An interview with Jeanne Bennett, Board Chair for the Columbia Play Project, a non-profit in Clark County dedicated to creating exploratory play spaces for the young, including a children's museum.

An interview with Matt Cave, Market Director for Cricket Wireless about the new federal government program, Affordable Connectivity Program, that makes broadband more affordable.

An interview with Glen Geurin and Rebecca Hergert, co-race directors with Cupid's Undie Run, a fun run and fundraiser for The Children's Tumor Foundation and the fight against Neurofibromatosis.

An interview with Miki Herman and Derrick Perry with Albertina Kerr, one of the largest nonprofit organizations in Oregon providing life-saving care for our community's most vulnerable citizens, about the shortage of frontline caregivers and why there is a shortage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interview with Garrett Maltzan with Impact NW and Cristen Lincoln with Living Room Realty about the work Impact NW does to help and prevent homelessness and the coat drive Living Room Realty is having to support Impact NW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interview with Vicky Schwoeffermann, Oregon Food Bank's Community Philanthropy Senior Strategist about the work OFB is doing around hunger during the holidays, advocacy work, and how to support OFB on Giving  Tuesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interview with Jason Christensen, Executive Director of Union Gospel Mission Portland about the work they do with people suffering from addiction and homelessness and what they are doing to help people for the holiday season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interview with Erion Moore Program Director for the Landlord-Tenant Mediation Pilot Program with Resolutions Northwest about the work they do resolving disputes in housing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interview with Dr. B Grace Bullock, Senior Mental Health Officer with the Oregon Department of Education about the ways schools in Oregon are addressing the mental, emotional, and social challenges for students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interview with Chris Benninger, CEO and President of Guide Dogs for the Blind about the work they do training dogs for people with visual impairments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interview with Brett Turner, CEO of ALSO (Advocates for Life Skills and Opportunity) about the work they do with people with developmental disabilities throughout Oregon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interview with Jen Osojnicki and Dana Kilgus, walk managers with Alzheimer's Association Oregon & SW Washington Chapter about Alzheimer's Disease, a research update, and info about the walk to end Alzheimer's on October 16. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interview with Jason Christensen, Executive Director of Union Gospel Mission about the work they do with the homeless and addicted and about their Operation Overcoat drive to collect essentials for their clients. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interview with Monique Thees, Director of Programs and Fun at ZGiRLS, a non-profit that encourages teen girls to live with zero limitations by teaching them tangible mental skills that build confidence, often through athletics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interview with Cary Fardal, Registered Dietitian and President of Healthy U Nutrition about her non-profit that is focused on nutrition education and their community nutrition program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interview with Joel Gamoran, chef and author, about food sustainability, meal planning, and how to be less wasteful with our food. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.