An interview with Kirsten French, Community Education and Advocacy Manager at Guide Dogs For The Blind, about rideshare discrimination experienced by visually impaired and blind people with their service animals and people who use mobility devices, such as wheelchairs. We also talked about Guide Dogs in general and ways the community can get involved.

An interview with Robert Kapuniai with Portland Fire Fighters Local 43 and the Coats For Kids program about their fundraising effort to buy coats for needy children for the holidays and the about the life of a Portland firefighter during the holidays.

An interview with the Bird Alliance of Oregon. Joe Liebezeit is the Statewide Conservation Director and Sarah Swanson is the Events Manager. We talk about the conservation work they do throughout Oregon and the Wild Arts Festival, a fundraiser on December 6 & 7 in Hillsboro.

An interview with Dr. Bryan Bell with Providence Cancer Institute and Dan Floyd with Hood To Coast about the advancements in cancer research, how AI is helping further outcomes, and how Hood To Coast raises money and awareness of the institute.

An interview with Dwindell Feeley, Director of Business Development and Ashley Martinez, Manager of Digital Equity from Free Geek about the work they do recycling and reusing e-waste and their education programs designed to bridge the digital divide for under served people in our area.

An interview with Matt Stein, Executive Director at Union Gospel Mission about the opening of their new LifeChange Center for Women and Children called Angela’s House. This new building provides recovery and transitional housing for women and children escaping homelessness, hunger, addiction and abuse.

An interview with Allison Stark, CEO of Albertina Kerr and Dr. Naomi Fishman, Medical Director at Albertina Kerr about the work they do with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.

An interview with Janet Kenefsky, COO of the Greater Vancouver Chamber about Give More 24, their 24 hour fundraising campaign for local non-profits, and about the changes happening in downtown Vancouver.

An interview with Bonny Cushman, Program Manager for the Regional Water Providers Consortium, about emergency preparedness and the importance of water during an emergency.

An interview with Dr. Christa Jones, Deputy Director for Oregon Health Authority’s Behavioral Health Division, about 988 Oregon, a 24/7 service available in our state that anyone can call, text or chat and speak with trained counselors. People can connect if they are struggling with mental health or substance use, or just going through a tough time

An interview with Chris Newell, Vice President and Vendor Coordinator with Other Worlds of Wonder, a non-profit community service organization based on Pagan beliefs. They are having Pagan Pride Day celebration which will also gather food and donation for Ester’s Pantry.