Community D.C.

Remember the recent 24-hour traffic jam on I-95? Hear tips on winter emergency preparedness, Move Over laws and more from Ragina Ali (AAA Mid Atlantic). Info: www.aaa.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a nationwide blood shortage crisis. iHeart’s Jenni Chase spoke with Ashley Henyan, Communications Director for the National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region of the American Red Cross, about how the blood donation process works, while encouraging our listeners to roll up their sleeves and give the gift of life. Info: www.redcross.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Organ donation awareness is the focus of this segment. Hear about living donors, the Living Donor Protection Act in Virginia and the January 23rd Awareness event with the Wizards from NKF local director Michele Anthony. Info: www.kidneydunkdc.org and www.kidney.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about the pandemic’s effect on couples’ relationships and how to deal with mental health aspects of the ongoing pandemic from clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post. Info: www.cynthiapostphd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food insecurity was already a huge problem in the DMV before the pandemic, but now it’s worse. United Way of the National Capital Area President & CEO Rosie Allen-Herring outlines their initiatives designed to help. Info: www.unitedwaynca/endhunger See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday is considered a national day of service. Hear about “weekend of service” activities and volunteer opportunities organized by Volunteer Fairfax from staffers Shannon White and Andrew Daniels. www.volunteerfairfax.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of the richest counties in the country are in the DMV, yet there is a large segment of the population experiencing food insecurity. Capital Area Food Bank CEO Radha Muthiah discusses this issue with iHeart’s Jenni Chase. Info: https://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illiteracy is an underlying cause of incarceration, homelessness, welfare dependence, and many other barriers people often face. Hear about StoryBook Treasure’s mission to encourage reading and provide books to students from their founder Denise Corbo. Info: www.storybooktreasures.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you drink too much at a holiday party, get a free Sober Ride home. Get the details and information about the Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s other initiatives from their President Kurt Erickson. Info: www.wrap.org and www.soberride.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about the mission of Easterseals, the impact of their services, success stories and details about the upcoming Bright Stars event from co-chairs Craig Rupert, Cecelia Hodges, David Ross. Info: www.brightstarsdc.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Open enrollment is underway for the Maryland Health Connection. Hear who this is for, what types of plans are available, financial assistance and more from MD Health Benefits Exchange director Michele Eberle. Info: www.marylandhealthconnection.gov See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alzheimer’s affects family and caregivers as well as those living with the disease. Learn more, including details about a free virtual education conference, from Alzheimer’s Foundation of America CEO Charles Fuschillo. Info: www.alzfdn.org/tour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you drink too much at a Halloween party, get a free Sober Ride home. Get the details and information about the Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s other initiatives from their President Kurt Erickson. Info: www.wrap.org and www.soberride.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jenni Chase (iHeart) talked with Cheryl Leahy, Executive Director of Animal Outlook, about their work exposing animal cruelty and, in honor of October being Vegetarian Month, how to embrace a plant-based diet. Info: https://animaloutlook.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kidney disease & covid vaccination, policy advocacy and the upcoming Kidney Walk DC are topics discussed by Michele Anthony (NKF) and Bernie Lucas (iHeart). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about the power of the human-animal bond and how Warrior Canine Connection's dogs are helping Veterans. iHeart’s Jenni Chase talks with Cheyenna Wilde (Warrior Canine Connection) and “puppy parents” Jane and Pat Hipsley. Info: www.warriorcanineconnection.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drunk driving prevention, Checkpoint Strikeforce, programs for students and adults are among the topics discussed by Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s Kurt Erickson and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. Info: www.wrap.org and www.soberride.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is remembering the emotions of 9/11 a healthy thing on the 20th anniversary? Clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas discuss this, as well as how to deal with the polarization of masks and vaccinations. Info: www.cynthiapostphd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hospital experience for seriously ill kids is not fun, but the Hope for Henry Foundation strives to improve it. Founder Laurie Strongin tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas how they do it. Info: www.hopeforhenry.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

J. Allen, owner of The Little Town’s Children’s Museum in Bethesda, talks with iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about the upcoming Kidchella event with Volunteers of America to help provide school supplies for local underprivileged children. Info: www.thelittletownsmd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Bucher, founder of DMV restaurant Medium Rare, talks with iHeart’s Jenni Chase about his Feed The Fridge program, which is helping to reduce food insecurity for those in need. www. Feedthefridge.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

iHeart’s Jenni Chase spoke to Humane Rescue Alliance’s Barbara Hutcherson and Alexandra Dilley about adoptable pets, summer heat, HRA’s community programs & events, and how to deal with pets’ separation anxiety as workers go back to their offices. Info: www.humanerescuealliance.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Townsend (AAA Mid-Atlantic & Bernie Lucas (iHeart Radio) discuss how the pandemic changed driving habits, peak summer driving season, gas prices and Maryland HOT Lane updates for the Beltway, 270 & the American Legion Bridge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about local volunteer opportunities for 55+, types of activities, benefits to organizations & volunteers and more, from Vida Mikalcius with RSYP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) of Northern Virginia. Info: www.volunteerfairfax.org and www.rsvpnova.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travel is back, but vacations can bring out both the best and worst of family relationships and the post-pandemic transition adds potential complications. Clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post offers tips for navigating family travel. Info: www.cynthiapostphd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.