Community D.C.

In additional to medical issues, children living with cancer often face self-esteem issues resulting from hair loss. This unique business/organization hybrid sells and donates headbands for those children. CEO & Founder of Headbands of Hope Jess Ekstrom describes their mission to iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. Info: www.headbandsofhope.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley Valm (Humane Rescue Alliance) and Jenni Chase (iHeart Radio) discuss adopting and fostering during the pandemic, winter weather safety for our pets, upcoming events and the HRA's "Catbinet Campaign" on social media to get the Bidens to adopt a cat from them! Info: https://www.humanerescuealliance.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sober Ride update, alcohol-related traffic crashes, How Safe Are Our Roads report, Alcohol Awareness for Students presentation on You Tube are among the topics discussed by WRAP President Kurt Erickson and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. Info: www.wrap.org and www.soberride.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November is National Hospice Care Month, with the goal of increasing awareness of this health care alternative for your aging family members. Hear about Capital Caring Health’s services & efforts to increase awareness in minority communities, from Altonia Garrett, V.P. Public Affairs & Strategic Partnerships. Info: www.capitalcaring.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are urged to get flu shots at this time each year but those suggestions are amplified this year by the ongoing pandemic. Hear the ‘who, what, when and where’ about this & other vaccines from Loudoun County Health Department Director Dr. David Goodfriend. Info: www.staywellnova.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re still dealing with COVID19 and now the holidays are coming. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post talks with iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about the pandemic’s effect on mental health and provides tips for travel, gatherings and more. www.cynthiapostphd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ralph Boyd, President/CEO of SOME (So Others Might Eat) talks about hunger, homelessness, affordable housing, job training, COVID19 effects and their Trot for Hunger 5k virtual event. Info: www.some.org www.trotforhunger.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The role of sports, equipment donations for underserved children in DC and COVID19 response are among the topics discussed by Leveling the Playing Field director and founder Max Levitt and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. Program and equipment donation info: www.levelingtheplayingfield.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about suicide warning signs, risk factors, tips for getting through the COVID19 pandemic & Out of the Darkness Experience details from Ellen Shannon, Area Director, National Capital Area Chapter of AFSP. Info: www.afsp.orgCOVID19 Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK or text 741-741 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How important is it to address mental health issues during these challenging times? Hear the answer, plus Out of the Darkness Experience details, from AFSP Maryland Chapter Board Chair Tammi Ginsberg. Info: www.afsp.org/maryland Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK or text 741-741 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about the mission of the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore, their facility expansion, COVID19 response, funding & volunteer needs. Executive Director Lisa Marie Riggins and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas also discuss the iHeart the Troops virtual campaign. Info: www.usometro.org and www.iheartthetroops.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Komen Washington DC Virtual More Than Pink Walk is coming up. Susan G. Komen’s Valerie Nauman and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas discuss the details, as well as breast cancer risk factors, detection, treatments and the organization’s advocacy initiatives. Info: www.komendcwalk.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Childhood cancer, cures, the impact of COVID19 on children with cancer, and upcoming virtual fundraising events are among the topics discussed by St. Jude’s Lisa Surprenant and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. Info: www.stjude.org and www.stjude.org/walkdc . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth & Families involvement with transitional housing for single women & their children who are experiencing homelessness. CEO Sister Mary Bader also tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about programs teaching life skills, financial literacy, parenting effects of COVID19. Info: www.stanns.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Employment and training for people with differing abilities are among the topics in this conversation. Melwood CEO Larysa Kautz tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about their mission and the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act on their programs. Info: www.melwood.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many business have adopted the Work From Home model. Is it working? Will this pattern continue after COVID19? Organizational Development Consultant Mary Abbajay tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas her predictions and provides tips for businesses and individuals. More: www.careerstonegroup.com and www.managingupthebook.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Curing cancer at both ends of the leash” is the mantra of the Canines N Kids Foundation. Their Founder Ulrike Szalay tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about how kids with cancer and dogs with cancer can help each other and about upcoming events and advocacy. Info: www.caninesnkids.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

iHeart Radio’s Kevin White and four friends have a discussion about race relations, demonstrations, their own fears and opinions about the Black Lives Matter movement. They also discuss whether or not this is a turning point in America. More info: www.hot995.com/crisiscrew and @infinite_pods on twitter and Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear the latest about Volunteer Fairfax programs, volunteer & donation needs and new initiatives from their COO Emily Swenson. Info: www.volunteerfairfax.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear an update on Covid19 stress-related issues for parents, students, small business owners and demonstration participants, from clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post. Info: www.cynthiapostphd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three Black fathers of 3 generations discuss what it’s like to be a Black father in America right now. John Townsend, Keith Melancon and Kevin White tell Bernie Lucas about their experiences, concerns and hopes for the future; and answer the question ‘what can white people learn and do?’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear how COVID19 is affecting National Kidney Foundation programs, the Kidney Walk & other events, and people living with kidney disease. Local Exec. Dir. Michele Anthony gives iHeart’s Bernie Lucas the details. Info: www.kidneywdc.org , www.kidney.org/covid-19 and www.kidneywalk.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Giant National Capital BBQ Battle is a virtual event this year, with online versions of their usual activities. It benefits the USO-Metro and the Capital Area Food Bank. Bernie Lucas (iHeart Radio) gets the details from Daniel Wolk (Giant) and Chef Andre Rush. Info: www.bbqindc.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear how COVID19 is affecting MS Society programs and events, as well as people living with MS. MS Society DC-MD President Chartese Berry explains it to iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. Info: www.nationalmssociety.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Regional Alcohol Program President Kurt Erickson gives iHeart’s Bernie Lucas an update on how COVID19 is affecting their programs, including Sober Ride, In-School Alcohol Education Program, adult outreach and more. Info: www.wrap.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.