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

Transitions of PA 15.05.2026

Guest: Mae-Ling Kranz, Executive Director, Transitions of PA

Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA 08.05.2026

Guests: Samantha Reinhardt, Aquatics Instructor, Wyoming Valley YMCAEd Snitko, Volunteer Aquatics and Movement Instructor

Northeast Sight Services 01.05.2026

Guest: Amy Feldman, President and CEO, Northeast Sight Services

Supporting Area Families Everyday (S.A.F.E) 24.04.2026

Guest: Heather McNett, Executive Director and Founder, S.A.F.E

Pathway to Recovery Counseling and Education Services at the W.A.V.E.S Center 17.04.2026

Guest: Angelia Petrillo, Cessation Specialist, Pathway to Recovery

Winterspring Sanctuary 10.04.2026

Guests: Nicole Will, Founder and Executive Director of Winterspring SanctuarySarah Walzer, Founding Board Member, Winterspring Sanctuary

The Improved Milton Experience (T.I.M.E.) 03.04.2026

Guest: Heather Powell, Executive Director, T.I.M.E.

Muncy Area Mutual Aid Association (MAMA) 27.03.2026

Guest: Neal Winder, Treasurer, Muncy Area Mutual Aid Association

Settlers Cares Foundation, Inc. 20.03.2026

Guest: Janna Genzlinger, Senior Director, Human Resources, Settlers Hospitality

Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc. 13.03.2026

Guest: Sylvia Hahn, Executive Director, Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc.

CHOP Out Hunger 06.03.2026

Guest: Danielle (Dani) Ruhf, Founder CHOP Out Hunger

CASA of Lackawanna 27.02.2026

Guest: Joan Peterson, BSW, MPA, Executive Director, CASA of Lackawanna

Pattie's Waggin' Tails Senior Sanctuary 20.02.2026

Guest: Patricia Rogers. Founder, Pattie's Waggin' Tails Senior Sanctuary

Bread Basket of NEPA Food Distribution Center 13.02.2026

Guest: Maria Santomauro, Executive Director, Bread Basket of NEPA

Green Trees Early Learning Center, Inc 06.02.2026

Guest: Susie Lyddon, Director, Green Trees Early Learning Center, Inc.

The Lehman Sanctuary--Waters Connected Project 30.01.2026

Guest: Chris Miller, Founder, Lehman Sanctuary

Northeast Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center (AHEC) 23.01.2026

Guest: Mary Theresa Mazur, Program Director, Northeast Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center (AHEC)

Blankets and Broth 16.01.2026

Guest Attorney Cathy O'Donnell, organizer for the 3rd Annual Blankets & Broth

Quilts of Valor Foundation 09.01.2026

Guest: Marie Shulenski, Regional Director of Quilts of Valor Foundation, Hazleton, PA

Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS) 19.12.2025

Guests: Robert Delany, CEO, BLOCS, Bridget Chomko, Development Manager

The Donald L. Heiter Community Center 12.12.2025

Guest: Annie Smith, President, Board of Directors at the Donald L. Heiter Community Center

Helping Hands Society 05.12.2025

Guest: Mary Beth Koch, Executive Director, Helping Hands Society

Souper Sundays, Inc. 28.11.2025

Guest: Justin Matus, Founder and President, Souper Sundays, Inc

McGlynn Learning Center 21.11.2025

Guest: PeggyNork, Executive Director, The McGlynn Center

Open Door Project 14.11.2025

Guest: Cheyenne Hartman, Executive Director, Open Door Project

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