Every Sunday morning at 7, Ed Smith, Scott Fitzgerald, or Mark Shuttleworth talks with local men and women about organizations they operate to benefit our community.
Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Rochester – 1/5/25
Mark Shuttleworth interviewed Karyn Rando, Director of Counseling Services at Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Rochester. -She explained that they are a Rochester non-profit that is focused on the financial wellness of families and individuals by providing them with
Sunset House – 12/29/24
Mark Shuttleworth interviewed Andrea Calloway, the Director of the Sunset House. -She gave some history on the organization and how they started 37 years ago. -Andrea explained what a comfort home is and how they operate -She said
Open Door Mission of Rochester – 12/22/24
Mark Shuttleworth interviewed Anna Valeria, the CEO of the Open Door Mission in Rochester. -She talked about the history of the organization -Anna said the priorities of the organization are providing people in the community with meals, providing
American Heart Association of Western & Central New York – 12/15/24
Ed Smith spoke with Kristy Smorol, the Communications Director with the American Heart Association of Western and Central New York. -Kristy gave a recap of their Go Red Luncheon a few weeks ago. -She encouraged women to advocate
Bridges for Brain Injury – 12/8/24
Chuck Kelley interviewed Sara Saylor, the Wildlife Education Program Director and Tiffany Jones, the Associate Director of Day Services with Bridges for Brain Injury Inc. -They explained the mission of this nonprofit which is to help guide
American Heart Association of Western and Central New York – 11/24/24
Ed Smith spoke with Kristy Smorol, the Communications Director with the American Heart Association of Western and Central New York. -Kristy talked about the importance of talking to your family members about heart health and family health
Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club – 11/24/24
Ed Smith spoke with David Lanni from Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club. -David talked about how he got involved with the organization. He started out as a bachelor in their annual Bachelor Auction. He then joined
Foodlink – 11/17/24
Ed Smith interviewed Mark Dwyer, the Director of Marketing and Communications at Foodlink. -Mark gave an update on the success of their Festival of Food event, which continues to grow after being scaled way down during the pandemic.
Meg’s Gift 11/10/24
Mark Shuttleworth interviewed Kathy Garbach from Meg’s Gift. -Kathy gave some history on this local nonprofit and how it was started in memory of her daughter Meg who died from sucide. -She talked about their mission of educating, advocating
Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club 11/10/24
Ed Smith spoke with Vanna Walker, retired Major, U.S. Army and now a member of the Veteran Support group at Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club. -Vanna talked briefly about her military service -She talked about her personal journey with cancer
Pancreatic Cancer Association of Western New York 11/3/24
Chuck Kelley spoke with Lynn Platt, the Co-Founder of the Pancreatic Cancer Association of Western New York. -Lynn talked about how her mother died from the disease in 2010 and how seeing her mom suffering with the disease led
Seneca Waterways Council 10/27/24
Mark Shuttleworth spoke with Stephen Hoitt, Scout Executive for the Seneca Waterways Council. -He talked about how scouting is for all ages and now includes Cub Scouts, kindergarten through 5th grade. -They are also inclusive now and have boys
Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity 10/20/24
Ed Smith spoke with Abigail Blake, the Family Services Director at the Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity. -Abigail talked about how she got involved with the organization, starting out as a volunteer. -She explained the merger and how they
GRASP 10/13/24
Ed Smith spoke with Tami Becker, who handles marketing and PR for Greece Residents Assisting Stray Pets and Nora Hart, the Secretary of the Board from Greece Residents Assisting Stray Pets. -Tami talked about some of the history of
The Emillee Connection 10/13/24
-Scott Fitzgerald spoke with James and Linda Major, the co-founders of the organization. -They started the organization as a way to honor their daughter and tell her story and struggle with anorexia. -The mission is to support
Al Sigl Communities of Agencies 10/6/24
Mark Shuttleworth spoke with Christine Coletti from the Al Sigl Community of Agencies. -Christine provided history on the organization and how they started. -She talked about how they have a very diverse group of nonprofits in the agency and how they
Breast Cancer Coalition 9/29/24
Ed Smith interviewed Christina Thompson, the Executive Director and Meredith Utman, Director of Special Events at Breast Cancer Coalition. -Christina talked about the importance of partnerships with local organizations, businesses and community members. -She talked about some of the programs they
Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services 9/29/24
Ed Smith spoke with Dr. Bruce Ingersoll, Board Officer and Medical Director at Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services -Dr. Ingersoll talked about how they started the process a year ago to form a nonprofit organization and how they
Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester 9/22/24
Mark Shuttleworth spoke with President and CEO, Dr. Daniele Lyman-Torres from the Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester. -She gave some history on the organization -Daniele talked about the reason they decided to rebrand from Bivona Child Advocacy Center
Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club 9/15/24
Mark Shuttleworth spoke with Rosa LaDelfa from Cancer Support Community about their upcoming Comics Against Cancer presented by Combat Comedians. -Rosa gave details about the event and what people can expect -She talked about how they formed
CURE Childhood Cancer 9/15/24
Ed Smith spoke with Holly Dutcher, the Executive Director of CURE Childhood Cancer. -She spoke about their mission which is to improve the lives of families that have children with a cancer diagnosis and to support families that have