Butler Buzz

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with John Reddick to discuss an upcoming art show that raises money for the Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation. The Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation, Inc.

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Rebecca Maletto-Cornell to discuss a program that pays the senior citizens to help children in schools and nonprofits. Foster Grandparents – Wesley Family Services (wfspa.org)

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Michelle Stewart to discuss an upcoming antique show and how it will benefit many organizations in Butler. https://www.intermediateleague.org/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Karen Stein to discuss a few events and summer camps that will be happening this year. http://aswp.org/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Doni Matrone to discuss the upcoming Daffodil Days and Relay for Life. Call 724-679-6853 to order flowers.  Relay For Life of Butler County PA | Relay For Life (acsevents.org)

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Stacy Slater to discuss some of the education options for young children at Lifesteps. https://lifesteps.net/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Robin James to discuss therapy offered to families struggling with difficult children. https://gladerun.org/ 724-452-4453 ext 1084

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Barb Gade to discuss the free adult literacy programs available at Butler County Community College. Adult Literacy | Butler County Community College (bc3.edu)

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Dr. Jeff Roberts to discuss a peer-to-peer suicide prevention program. Its mission is to reduce youth suicide through education, training and peer intervention. https://www.svsd.net/Page/28309

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Jennifer Dearth to discuss a couple community-based programs that serve adults and veterans through volunteer mentoring and supportive friendship. https://www.mhabutler.org/compeer.html

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Carol Warner to discuss how Lowrie Senior Center is collecting stuff animals. These stuffed animals will be given to children at frightening emergency scenes by township firefighters, police, ambulance personnel, and county Children and Youth Services staff. https://www.seniorlifestyle.com/property/pennsylvania/lowrie-place/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Lorraine Shaffer to discuss a non-profit organization devoted to bridging the educational gap in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics experiences for children PreK-8th grade. https://www.kidsinnovationplayground.com/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Ian Hunter of this year's Leadership Butler County class to discuss which nonprofits they chose for this year's project. https://butlercountychamber.com/leadership-butler-county/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Dena Martinez of the Butler AM Rotary to discuss the upcoming Carved in Ice happening in Downtown Butler. https://butleramrotary.com/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Ken Clowes to discuss how Butler County Community College offers classes and events for those in recovery and those supportive of recovery.  Opioid Initiative | Butler County Community College (bc3.edu)

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Linda Thoma to discuss an upcoming event that will help grant wishes for seniors right here in Butler. https://twilightwish.org/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Phil Schmeltzer of the Center for Community Resources to talk about a program that completes people income tax returns for free. Center for Community Resources (ccrinfo.org)

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Michel Conklin to discuss a nonprofit that nurtures youth’s interest in manufacturing careers by offering hands-on learning experiences to foster STEM education. https://botsiqpa.org/ #BotsIQ

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Sean Gallagher of the Butler County Bar Association to discuss their Foundation and all of the nonprofits that they support. https://www.butlercountypabar.org/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Yansasky to discuss his project to help with the Social Determinants of Health Public Education Campaign. AmeriCorps VISTA | AmeriCorps Institute for Nonprofit Leadership | Slippery Rock

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Samantha McCandless to discuss what the Butler VA is doing to prevent veteran suicide what you can do if you need help. Dial 988 if you are experiencing difficult thoughts. VA Butler Health Care | Veterans Affairs

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Knoch Superintendent David Foley to discuss how they are partnering with South Butler Community Public Library to bring free books to kids in our area via the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library @ Knoch – Dolly Parton's Imagination Library @ Knoch – Knoch SD

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Chris Reynolds to discuss how the Amazing Grace bookstore in Evans City has been helping orphans for decades. https://gospa.org/ https://abodeforchildren.org/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Katie Werner to discuss how Legacy Fitness is now offering classes specifically designed for people with physical and intellectual disabilities. https://legacyfitnessbutler.org/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Dr. Thomas Brophy to discuss how the Gaiser Center is taking drug prevention to the schools with their unique perspective. https://www.gaisercenter.com/ #AddictionAware