Lisa Mazzarella

Community Connection

Society EN ↓ 102 episodes

An interview series dedicated to celebrating the incredible work of nonprofit organizations across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania. Airs each Friday on WVIA Radio during NPR’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered programs. Also available as an extended podcast.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.wvia.org

Author

Lisa Mazzarella

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.wvia.org

Latest episode

Nov 6, 2026

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Episodes

RAISE Your Hearts 06.11.2026

RAISE Your Hearts Email: raiseyourhearts.org Location:   Serving Wayne and Pike Counties in the northeastern part of the state, including surrounding New York and New Jersey counties. Guest: Alexi Gilmore-Manookian, founder, RAISE Your Hearts Mission: RAISE chooses to believe in the healing power of creating momentum through movement, mindfulness, meaningful connections, and music                a...

Stuart Tank Memorial Museum 30.10.2026

Stuart Tank Memorial Museum 309 North Vine Street Berwick, PA  18603 Phone: (570) 350-9675 Email: BerwickStuartTank@gmail.com Hours :  Tuesday--11 am-5 pm               Friday--2 pm-8 pm               Saturday--11 am-5 pm                or by appointment . Guest: David Kovach, Director, Stuart Tank Memorial Museum Mission: The Stuart Tank Memorial Association mission is to locate a Berwick-built S...

Giving Back to the Community, Inc. 23.10.2026

Giving Back to the Community, Inc. 611 Cedar Avenue Scranton, PA  18505 Email: support@givingbacktothecommunityinc.org             erodriguez37124@gmail.com Guest:   Elizabeth Rodriguez. Founder, Giving Back to the Community, Inc. Mission: To strengthen community ties and ensure essential services reach everyone, regardless of race, religion or economic status--especially underserved and underrepr...

The Open Table Outreach 16.10.2026

The Open Table Outreach P.O. Box 563 New Milford, PA  18834 Email: theopentableoutreach.org Phone:   (607) 232-9300 Hours of Operation: The Open Table Outreach does not have standard hours of operation because it is a mobile, volunteer-run supply and demand network. Guest: Shelley Rodruguez, founder, The Open Table Foundation Mission:   Everyone deserves dignity, hope, and compassion.  The Open Ta...

United NEPA Alliance (UNA) 09.10.2026

United NEPA  Alliance (UNA) 504 Donnelly Street Duryea, PA  18642 Phone: (570)362-6796 Email: unacorp.org             unitednepaalliance@gmail.com             mvelez@teccentrowb.org Hours of Operation: Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Guest: Maryann Velez, Founder/President of United NEPA  Alliance. Mission: United NEPA Alliance is a non-profit organization focused on uniting the various commun...

EmpowerStride 02.10.2026

EmpowerStride 750 Susquehanna Trail Muncy, PA  17756 Phone : (570) 560-8884 Email: suzyforesman@gmail.com Hours of Operation : Monday through Friday 9 am-5 pm                                    Closed Saturday and Sunday Guest:   Suzy Foresman, Founder, EmpowerStride Mission: EmpowerStride is a non-profit using hands-on-equine assisted learning to help horses teach humans life skills, personal gro...

Outreach--Center for Community Resources 25.09.2026

Outreach--Center for Community Resources 431 N. 7th Avenue Scranton, PA  18503 Phone: (570) 348-6484 Email: outreachworks.org             Hours of Operation: Monday -Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm                                     Saturday and Sunday-- CLOSED . Guest: Lori Chaffers, President and CEO of Outreach--Center for Community Resources. Mission:   With respect for the individual and with the...

SEEDS of Northeastern Pennsylvania 18.09.2026

SEEDS of Northeastern Pennsylvania (Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support) 640 West Park Street, Suite 2010c Honesdale, PA  18431 Phone : (570) 245-1256 Email: info@seedsgroup.net Hours of Operation :  Always open Guest:   Michele Long, Director of Development, SEEDS of Northeastern Pennsylvania Mission: SEEDS mission is to promote energy efficiency, renewable energy,, and local foo...

Road to Recovery 11.09.2026

Guest: Gary Williams, Volunteer Driver, Road to Recovery Program

McBride Memorial Library 04.09.2026

Guest: Amanda Wanner, Adult and Administrative Services Librarian, McBride Memorial Library

RxArts 28.08.2026

Guest: Michael Castellano, Director of Collective Impact, United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike Counties

Shamokin Community Gardens and Pocket Parks 21.08.2026

Guests: Susan Ward, President of Shamokin Community Gardens and Pocket ParksTina Martin, Secretary, Shamokin Community Gardens and Pocket Parks

Last Chance Ranch Animal Rescue 14.08.2026

Guest: Jackie Burke, Executive Director, Last Chance Ranch

Orwigsburg Food Pantry 07.08.2026

Guest: Edna Hart, Founder and President of The Orwigsburg Food Pantry

Aging Allies 31.07.2026

Guests: Dana Oravitz, Founder/CEO Aging AlliesKathy Burda, Medicare Coach/Certified Pennie Assister

Bloom for Women 24.07.2026

Guests: Carol Andersen, CEO, BloomVickie Nisbet, Director of DevelopmentAshley Caravello, Director of Operations

Cherished Cats Rescue Alliance and The Scratching Post 17.07.2026

Guest: Angela Brouse, Vice-President, Cherished Cats Rescue Alliance

The Youth Enrichment Project (Y.E.P.) 10.07.2026

Guests: Nathaniel Arnoni, CEO, The Youth Enrichment ProjectKelly Ann Kelly, Co-founder, The Youth Enrichment Project

V.A.L.O.R. Clinic Foundation 03.07.2026

Guests: Mark Baylis, Founder and CEOErin Kelly

Berwick Arts Association 26.06.2026

Guest: Connie Donlin, Executive Director, Founder

Rescue Pets Serving Vets 19.06.2026

Guests: Connor Shonis, Olivia Cragle, Rescue Pets Serving Vets

Beyond Violence 12.06.2026

Guest: Jennifer Campbell, Executive Director, Beyond Violence

Favors Forward Foundation 05.06.2026

Guests: Dr. Beth McMahon, President and Founder, Favors Forward FoundationBarbara Irvin, Executive Director, Favors Forward Foundation

Child Development Center of NEPA 29.05.2026

Guest: Ashley Winslow, Executive Director, Child Development Council of NEPA

The Hope Center of Nescopeck 22.05.2026

Guest: Elliot Maleski, President of The Hope Center of Nescopeck

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