Community D.C.

Are you prepared for a fire, a blizzard, a hurricane, or some other disaster? Red Cross representatives Ashley Henyan and Karen Britton discuss this issue and provide tips for being prepared, as well as info about the upcoming disaster summit. Info: www.redcross.org/dcdisastersummit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cherries kept blooming during the pandemic, but the festival went virtual. Now it’s back and in person! Hear an enthusiastic conversation between Festival President Diana Mayhew and iHeart’s Jenni Chase and updates on the events and the peak bloom. Info: www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A free ride home is better than a DUI or hurting someone. Hear about Sober Ride for St. Patrick’s Day from WRAP President Kurt Erickson and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. Also learn about student programs, advocacy in the DMV and more. Info: www.soberride.com and www.wrap.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do golf and kidney disease have in common? Hear about the upcoming Kidney Foundation Golf Classic from event chair and transplant recipient Zach Gifford and NKF director Michele Anthony. A compelling story and a fun event. Info: www.kidneywdc.org www.nkfkonicaminoltagolfclassic.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Superheroes helping kids with cancer have a better ‘quality of life’ hospital experience is the mission of the Hope for Henry Foundation. CEO/Founder Laurie Strongin tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas how they do it, who Henry is and what we can do to help. Info: www.hopeforhenry.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March is MS Awareness Month, putting extra focus on the unpredictable disease & what can be done to help people living with. Local MS Society President Chartese Berry discusses MS with iHeart’s Bernie Lucas (who has MS) and talks about upcoming MS Walks. Info: www.nationalmssociety.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Heart Month. iHeart’s Jenni Chase speaks with Dr. Jason Singh (Kaiser Permanente) about cardiovascular disease in women and to 5-time survivor Gail Harris-Berry. Info: www.heart.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear why gas prices and car prices are increasingly expensive lately and get tips on negotiating the price of your next car from AAA Mid Atlantic’s Ragina Ali. Info: www.aaa.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking about suicide can save lives. Hear about risk factors, warning signs, how to react, and the importance of how we talk about suicide. Info/help: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (or 988 – now available in Virginia) or text TALK to 741741. www.afsp.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about workplace trends in the ongoing pandemic, as well as tips for at home & in office work options, from author and consultant Mary Abbajay. Info: www.careerstonegroup.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remember the recent 24-hour traffic jam on I-95? Hear tips on winter emergency preparedness, Move Over laws and more from Ragina Ali (AAA Mid Atlantic). Info: www.aaa.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a nationwide blood shortage crisis. iHeart’s Jenni Chase spoke with Ashley Henyan, Communications Director for the National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region of the American Red Cross, about how the blood donation process works, while encouraging our listeners to roll up their sleeves and give the gift of life. Info: www.redcross.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Organ donation awareness is the focus of this segment. Hear about living donors, the Living Donor Protection Act in Virginia and the January 23rd Awareness event with the Wizards from NKF local director Michele Anthony. Info: www.kidneydunkdc.org and www.kidney.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about the pandemic’s effect on couples’ relationships and how to deal with mental health aspects of the ongoing pandemic from clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post. Info: www.cynthiapostphd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food insecurity was already a huge problem in the DMV before the pandemic, but now it’s worse. United Way of the National Capital Area President & CEO Rosie Allen-Herring outlines their initiatives designed to help. Info: www.unitedwaynca/endhunger See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday is considered a national day of service. Hear about “weekend of service” activities and volunteer opportunities organized by Volunteer Fairfax from staffers Shannon White and Andrew Daniels. www.volunteerfairfax.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of the richest counties in the country are in the DMV, yet there is a large segment of the population experiencing food insecurity. Capital Area Food Bank CEO Radha Muthiah discusses this issue with iHeart’s Jenni Chase. Info: https://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illiteracy is an underlying cause of incarceration, homelessness, welfare dependence, and many other barriers people often face. Hear about StoryBook Treasure’s mission to encourage reading and provide books to students from their founder Denise Corbo. Info: www.storybooktreasures.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you drink too much at a holiday party, get a free Sober Ride home. Get the details and information about the Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s other initiatives from their President Kurt Erickson. Info: www.wrap.org and www.soberride.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about the mission of Easterseals, the impact of their services, success stories and details about the upcoming Bright Stars event from co-chairs Craig Rupert, Cecelia Hodges, David Ross. Info: www.brightstarsdc.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Open enrollment is underway for the Maryland Health Connection. Hear who this is for, what types of plans are available, financial assistance and more from MD Health Benefits Exchange director Michele Eberle. Info: www.marylandhealthconnection.gov See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alzheimer’s affects family and caregivers as well as those living with the disease. Learn more, including details about a free virtual education conference, from Alzheimer’s Foundation of America CEO Charles Fuschillo. Info: www.alzfdn.org/tour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you drink too much at a Halloween party, get a free Sober Ride home. Get the details and information about the Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s other initiatives from their President Kurt Erickson. Info: www.wrap.org and www.soberride.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jenni Chase (iHeart) talked with Cheryl Leahy, Executive Director of Animal Outlook, about their work exposing animal cruelty and, in honor of October being Vegetarian Month, how to embrace a plant-based diet. Info: https://animaloutlook.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kidney disease & covid vaccination, policy advocacy and the upcoming Kidney Walk DC are topics discussed by Michele Anthony (NKF) and Bernie Lucas (iHeart). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.