Butler Buzz

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Candace Kantz to discuss a new organization that provides high-quality toys and activities that engage children at their appropriate age of development, from birth to high school. https://www.theandreweffect.org/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Melanie Sturrock to discuss an organization that provides life-saving supplies like blankets, shelter kits, and winter clothing to people facing disasters all over the planet. https://www.shelterboxusa.org/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Jason Shorr to discuss a project in which students with design art that will cover traffic control boxes in Cranberry Township. What is the Art Box Project? | Cranberry Township - Official Website

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Jerry Andree to discuss a program that seeks to foster community engagement, growth and understanding by offering an in-depth look at how local government works and how it improves the quality of life for Township residents.  CTCC Community Leadership Institute of Cranberry  | Cranberry Township - Official Website

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Juli Louttit to discuss a food pantry available to members of the BC3 Campus Community, including credit and non-credit students, and BC3 employees in partnership with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Pioneer Pantry | Butler County Community College

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Becky Clouse to discuss a group of agencies and services that meet monthly with the goal of strengthening the system of care for individuals and families of Butler County. Home | butlercollaborative

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Steven Green to discuss Glade Runs Warming Center in Downtown Butler and how individual who are unhoused can utilize it. https://gladerun.org/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Lenny "Lego" McGuire to discuss a fundraiser at South Butler Community Library all centered around Legos. (1) LEGOS Raffle - 3 items in the Library Showcase - drawing Sat Dec 21 | Facebook

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Victoria Spreng to discuss some of the things the Lighthouse Foundation is doing to help people in our community during this holiday season. https://www.thelighthousepa.org/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Edward DeSantis to discuss the upcoming season of the Butler County Symphony Orchestra. https://butlersymphony.org/

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 Megan Shane to discuss a nonprofit that focuses on equipping parents, empowering new mothers, and supporting those facing fertility issues. https://connectednest.org/ (6) Facebook

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Roz Greggs of Top Tier Federal Credit Union to discuss new free classes for high school students that help them learn about how to control their credit and finances. https://toptierfcu.org/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Kierra Wood to discuss her family's achievement of raising over $100,000 to help find the cure for Huntington's Disease. (6) Facebook

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Major Darlene Means of the Butler Salvation Army to discuss all of the things they are doing for our community this holiday season. Salvation Army Butler Corps

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Matt Meiers to discuss a nonprofit that provides unique portraits for children with life threatening illnesses. https://somanyangels.org/ Facebook

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Amanda Ross to discuss an organization with treatment programs, including our virtual Intensive Outpatient Program that combine personalized care with peer connection to foster long-term healing. https://www.charliehealth.com/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Ricky Houk to discuss an annual one-day event providing resources, services and supplies to Veterans with a focus on serving homeless veterans. Services and supports offered are food, shelter, clothing, health screenings and referrals. Facebook

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Joe Fetzer to discuss a half-day, leader development experience designed to help attendees with practical tools and leadership skills. https://l2lbutler.com/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Michelle Lesniak to discuss an upcoming event called Building Your Future with Steel that will encourage young women to seek jobs in the steel industry. South Butler Community Library (southbutlerlibrary.org) Facebook

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Joe Mahoney to discuss an upcoming fashion show that will raise money for Ellen's House. Ellen’s House reunites women in the final stages of recovery with their children and community, through safe and secure, family-friendly housing within walking distance or a quick bus ride to local supportive resources. https://www.gaisercenter.com/   Facebook

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Bekah Nesbitt to discuss a program that helps people with disabilities explore the tools and technology they need to be independent. TechOWL is the Pennsylvania’s Assistive Technology Act program. https://techowlpa.org/ Facebook

Host Tricia Pritchard talks with Daneen O'Donnell about Armstrong's initiative to help stop hunger in our community. Breaking Bread - Armstrong (armstrongonewire.com)

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Gene Walker to discuss a nonprofit organization that gives tickets to other nonprofits for experiences in arts & culture, education & STEM, sports & recreation, and family entertainment. https://ticketsforkids.org/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Debbie Crum to discuss a 100% volunteer run, foster-based, humane animal rescue and transport organization.  They rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home dogs of all ages, breeds, and medical needs. Dogs | Cross Your Paws Rescue | United States