Weekend Shows

This week’s show featured Assistance Dogs of the Heartland’s Susan Bailey talking about the work they do to train and provide service dogs for veterans with PTSD, Baskets for Vets’ Julie Gasper promoting their annual campaign to tell older veterans “thank you” in advance of Veterans Day, and Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 executive director and founder Tom Everson discussing the history of this organiza...

This week’s show featured Christ for the City International president and CEO Jake Hjemvick discussing their ministerial work that encompasses youth outreach, medical care, education and more, both in Omaha and around the world.  Then, author Nature Decker talked about things households can do to make Halloween a fun event for everyone – including autistic children like her son, who is also non-ve...

This week’s show featured Project Pink’d executive director Shawn Garza and Hyper Energy Bar CEO Chris Whalen promoting a partnership to donate proceeds from the “Pink Survivor Drink” to breast cancer support and awareness.  Then, Nebraska Diaper Bank executive director Tegan Reed discussed the increased need for diapers among families in our community.

This week’s show featured US Army MSgt (ret.) Jeffrey Mittman previewing his keynote address at Outlook Enrichment’s upcoming fundraiser for the blind and visually impaired, At Ease executive director Beth Kramer promoting their work for military vets experiencing PTSD and other mental health challenges, and Open Door Mission CEO Candace Gregory talking about her “Conversations on a Bench” event s...

This week’s show featured Scouting America Mid-America Council CEO Chris Mehaffey promoting popcorn sales and an upcoming luncheon event with legendary coach Tom Osborne.  Then, Hot Shops Art Center executive director Kim Sellmeyer invited the public to their “Art Factory: After Dark” event to raise funds for this nonprofit space for local artists.

This week’s show featured Hero’s Encore founder Taylor Ullum and Bellevue University’s Ashlea Rodriguez promoting their backpack drive and services for military veterans and their families, Arbor Day Farm senior marketing manager Rachel Hrabik inviting the public to spend time this Fall at the farm and lodge for family-friendly activities, and Welcome. US CEO Nazanin Ash and No One Left Behind exe...

This week’s show featured Bellevue Pantry manager Deanna Wagner and Eastern Nebraska Community Action executive director Aaron Bowen discussing their work to feed those in need, QLI vice president of clinical services Kristin Carbullido talking about how they help people recover from strokes and other life-changing conditions, and Better Back Nine director of outreach Guy Mosley providing insight...

This week’s show featured Food Bank for the Heartland assistant director of marketing and communication Stephanie Sullivan discussing hunger and need during “Hunger Action Month,” Angels Among Us events and annual fund manager Ashley McMurchie talking about how they assist families dealing with a pediatric cancer diagnosis, and 26.2 Step Mini Marathon founder Denise Ibsen Cole discussing her event...

This week’s show featured Band of the Strong co-founder Zach Schafer telling his personal story that led to creating this organization that helps grieving people find purpose and peace using creative experiences that allow them to tell their stories.

This week’s show featured Lorie Lewis with DEAR Diabetes and Toby Rees with Kountze Commons promoting their joint bowling fundraiser to strike out diabetes and hunger, Legacy Schools founders Kelly Pedersen and Buffy Baca talking integrating charitable giving into an educational setting, and 26.2 Step Mini Marathon founder Denise Ibsen Cole discussing her event to promote awareness of high risk ge...

This week’s show featured Omaha Street School executive director Linda Reimer discussing their approach to getting students at risk of dropping out back on track towards a high school diploma.  Then, Habitat for Humanity of Omaha development officer for corporate giving Hailee Turner invited the community to their “Brew Haha” fundraising event.

This week’s show featured Connected Roots Care Center chief strategy and development officer Dr. Mark Adler inviting the public to their “Big Dreams” family festival, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands marketing and outreach director Emma Beebe answering questions about how one can change the life of an at-risk youth in our area, Max I. Walker marketing director Steph Dorland promoting their...

This week’s show featured RADIUS Omaha President and CEO Nick Juliano talking about their mission of assisting at-risk youth in empowering them and rebuilding relationships with their families and community.  Then, Northwest Battle Buddies CEO Shannon Walker discussed issues facing veterans returning to the workplace after military service.