Community D.C.

Dani Rizzo (Humane Rescue Alliance) talks with iHeart’s Lisa Berigan and Jenni Chase about upcoming events and initiatives including the initiative to overturn the pit bull ban in Prince Georges County, Pups in the Park at Nationals Park, and the Walk for the Animals. Info: www.humanerescuealliance.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family vacations bring out the best & worst. Psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post provides tips for making trips fun, not stressful. Road trips, flying, small kids in close quarters, travel with adult children. Info: www.cynthiapostphd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will more lanes help reduce traffic congestion? Hear details and opinions related to the proposed additional lanes on I-270 and parts of the Beltway. John Townsend (AAA Mid-Atlantic) and Bernie Lucas (iHeart Radio) discuss this issue, as well as summer travel and gas prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about the Reston-based organization that manages the .ORG domain. Is .ORG only for non-profits? Are web sites still the “go-to” for information? Public Interest Registry CEO Jon Nevett provides these answers and best practices tips to iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. Information: www.pir.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about Fisher House, a Maryland-based international organization that provides housing near medical facilities for injured service members and veterans. Veterans and their families talk about their experiences. Info: www.fisherhouse.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about United Way’s annual day for helping local non-profit groups (May 22 & 23) from their CEO Rosie Allen-Herring. She tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas how to participate in Do More 24, about their focus on impacting and engaging, and updates their 5-year Community Commitment Plan. Info: www.domore24.org and www.unitedwaynca.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This segment is a profile of CentroNia, a DC-area organization. Myrna Peralta, their CEO, tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about their programs, including early childhood education, food and wellness, community engagement and more. Info: www.centronia.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adjusting to civilian life can be a challenge for service-disabled veterans and their families. Dog Tag Inc is an organization that helps. CEO Meghan Ogilvie tells iheart’s Bernie Lucas about their fellowship programs and their bakery. Information: www.dogtaginc.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary co-founder Terry Cummings talks with iHeart’s Lisa Berigan and Jenni Chase about animal cruelty, animal rescue and the upcoming Run for the Animals in Wheaton Regional Park. Information: www.animalsanctuary.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sober Ride program is in effect on Cinco de Mayo, with free LYFT rides for would-be drunk drivers. WRAP’s Kurt Erickson and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas discuss this, ignition interlocks, area alcohol-related legislation and prom season. Information: www.soberride.com and www.wrap.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many foster kids carry their belongings in trash bags and arrive in a foster home without a toothbrush or pajamas. Rob Sheer (Comfort Cases) tells Dana McKay (iHeart Radio) about how his organization provides backpacks filled with those items and more. And he tells his own story growing up in the foster care system. Info & event details: www.comfortcases.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

A follow-up conversation about child sexual abuse by clergy, the lifelong impacts on children, the effects of publicity, offender perspective. Clinical psychology Dr. Cynthia Post shares her observations on this sensitive topic with iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. Info: www.cynthiapostphd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does it matter if unused or expired prescription drugs sit in your medicine cabinet? Yes. Hear why and what you can do on April 27th, from DEA Acting Administrator Uttam Dhilon. He and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas also discuss the opioid crisis, reducing the supply, enforcement initiatives and more. Info:www.deatakeback.com and www.dea.gov See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Epilepsy affects more than 3 million Americans. Learn about indicators, treatments, resources and Walk to End Epilepsy details from the Epilepsy Foundation’s Tawana LaMar and Mary Wontrop. Info: www.walktoendepilepsy.org/ and www.epilepsy.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petapalooza organizers Connie Graf and Babs Wratton talk with iHeart’s Jenni Chase & Lisa Berigan about this year’s event, as well as pet rescue, adoption, spay & neuter programs. Info: www.mid-marylandpetapalooza.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Types of Diabetes, treatments, resources of the organization and upcoming events are among the topics in this conversation. American Diabetes Association CEO Tracey Brown talks with iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about organization and her own experience living with the disease. Info: www.diabetes.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fit volunteering into your busy life. Learn about the Volunteers for Change program and the benefits and types of volunteer opportunities in Northern VA. Emily Swenson, Kim Luckabaugh and Stacey Brahmey discuss the details. Info: www.volunteerfairfax.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear an important conversation about families, premature babies, a personal story and the upcoming March for Babies at Nationals Park. March of Dimes board member Joe Lafonte and mission family member Janell Coles-English give iHeart’s Bernie Lucas all the details. Info: www.marchforbabies.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research: more than 1 million people in the U.S. live with Multiple Sclerosis. Hear about symptoms, treatments, support and the upcoming MS Walks from local MS Society President Chartise Berry, as told to iHeart’s Bernie Lucas (who happens to live with MS). Info: www.nationalmssociety.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about the Sober Ride campaign for St. Patrick’s Day, as well as a regional drunk driving laws update, new alcohol accident stats. WRAP President Kurt Erickson gives iHeart’s Bernie Lucas all the details. Info: www.soberride.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear how to prepare for floods, fires, snow storms and more, design and practice a disaster plan and volunteer to help in the DMV. Emily Swenson and Steve Mutty (Volunteer Fairfax) and Matt Marquis (Office of Emergency Management) provide the details. Info: www.volunteerfairfax.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The suicide rate is rising. What can we do and how can we help? Hint: be a good listener. Kat Olbrich (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) answers those questions and more and talks about upcoming college campus events. Suicide prevention hotline: 800-273-8255. Text: 741741. Info: www.afsp.org/Maryland www.afsp.org/ncac See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winter driving, parking tickets in the District, distracted driving, legislation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Henry’s short, incredible life inspired a foundation that is reinventing how hospitals care for seriously ill children and their families. Hope for Henry Foundation founder Laurie Strongin shares her story and the organization’s mission with iHeart Radio’s Bernie Lucas. Info: www.hopeforhenry.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attraction, reality, marriage, divorce, cultural expectations, same sex marriage, counselling, friendships, friends with benefits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.