Butler Buzz

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

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Indie Wild to discuss the upcoming Polar Express event. https://www.facebook.com/ButlerJrWomens

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Jayme Steighner to discuss some of the things the Lighthouse Foundation is doing to help people in our community get back on their feet. https://www.thelighthousepa.org/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Mary Krewduk to discuss all of the wonderful gifts you can buy this holiday season that were created by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The proceeds from the sale are used to provide vocational support to these individuals, as well as purchase life insurance policies for those individuals who work at PARC Productions. Annual Holida...

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Mrs. Claus to discuss the upcoming Spirit of Christmas Parade and talk about how you can support cancer patients with stockings. https://www.hangtoughstockings.com/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Wendy Kinnear to discuss a program that was established to make sure homeless youth have access to a free and appropriate public education while removing barriers that homeless children face. https://ecyeh.center-school.org/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Sue Bowser to discuss how a creative writing classes at Slippery Rock University are harnessing the power of storytelling and writing to help people in Butler County overcome substance use disorders. Institute for Nonprofit Leadership | Slippery Rock

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Lisa Gill to discuss how Prevention Services reduces risk factors associated with substance use and promote the development of healthy lifestyles that positively impact individuals across Butler County. Prevention Services | Butler County, PA (butlercountypa.gov)

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Karen Sue Owens to discuss how Lifesteps has helped individuals and families along life’s journey for a century. https://lifesteps.net/