Insight with Sylvia Maus

Pennsylvania leads the country with the highest number of cases of Lyme Disease/a local organization is working to educate the public and helping to defray the costs of Lyme disease/Carrie Perry, President of Sam's Spoons Foundation is my guest/ www.samsspoons.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Team Scott Inspire inspires kindness in kids facing real life struggles, while supporting & raising funds that provide vital services for them. James & Rachel Scott are my in studio guests. Learn more & how you can help at: http://www.teamscottinspire.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being aware of summer safety precautions coming out of the Covid Pandemic/Mary Ann McGerty-Sieber/Product Investigator-US Product Safety Commission/ www.cpsc.gov/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest is Krystina Shultz, Marketing and Events Manager for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region. “Now, more than ever, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region needs mentors to help at risk kids succeed and thrive in life.” Learn more at: www.capbigs.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local doctor establishes a health foundation and clinic that provides free health examinations, medical tests and medications for those with no or limited health insurance. Dr. Nirmal Joshi of the Joshi Health Foundation is my special guest. www.joshihealthfoundation.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Change A Child's Story! Court appointed special advocates (CASA) of Dauphin County speaks up for children who've been abused or neglected by empowering our community to volunteer as advocates for them in the court system. Bill Hornung, board member & child advocate is my guest to tell us more. Learn more at www.dauphincountycasa.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden’s American Rescue Plan provides 65.1 billion to PA counties/ Lisa Schaefer, Executive Director of the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania, discusses how the funds will impact our most pressing issues/Visit the association webpage at www.pacounties.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William Gumbinger, a Tax Professional from Linglestown is my guest. We get smart advice about paying your taxes after 2020 and Covid. William also runs the Marysville Moose and helps with fund raising for many community organizations. Find him on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/william.gumbinger See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about how the right of way of listening will improve your life and the lives of so many others. Michael Gingerich and Tom Kaden, Chief Encouragement Officers and Founders are my guests. www.someonetotellitto.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Empowering those in human services with proven tools that help build healthier communities/my guest is Vladimir Beaufils, President/learn more at www.soundcommunitysolutions.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adrian Allen, Head of Harrisburg Academy joins me to talk about "community service" and how it is a vital part of the curriculum at the Academy. Learn more at www.harrisburgacademy.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharon Engdahl, Executive Director of the American Mental Wellness Association/ "How to Deal with depression during the Corona Virus Pandemic"/ www.americanmentalwellness.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some wonderful advice for all us this holiday season dealing with a tough year and perhaps loss of a loved one. Noelle Valentine. Bereavement Counselor with Homeland Hospice offering bereavement support to the public during the pandemic. Get free support services at www.homelandathome.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PUC Chairperson, Gladys Brown Dutrieuille talks about the Commission’s responsibilities to Pennsylvania’s residents and the role the PUC plays during the Covid pandemic. www.puc.pa.gov See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our local Salvation Army sees a drastic increase in the number of people who need services due to the Corona Virus & they need your help. Kathy Anderson-Martin is my guest. Learn more at www.salvationarmyharrisburg.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even through a pandemic, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Capital Region continue to mentor and inspire our youth. Learn how you can help at: www.capbigs.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor signs Peyton’s Law, which encourages an extra layer of protection from Sudden Cardiac Arrest for Pennsylvania’s student athletes. Julie Walker, Peyton's Mom & Founder of Peyton Walker Foundation is my guest. www.peytonwalker.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Father of area Veteran who committed suicide fights hard to prevent others from facing the same tragedy. Bruce Bartz tells us about his son Trent & the September fundraising event. www.bartzbrigade.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pennsylvania’s school districts navigate complex decisions in opening schools during the Corona Virus/Chris Lilienthal with the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) is my guest/www.psea.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharon Engdahl, Executive Director of the American Mental Wellness Association. We discuss the impact of the Corona Virus on our mental health, how to stay mentally healthy and what to do if you or a loved one is dealing with mental health issues. www.americanmentalwellness.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tara Davis, Director of Agency Services and Outreach at the Central PA Food Bank is my guest. The Central PA Food Bank continues its efforts to meet the food needs of local communities even during the Covid pandemic. And the need for food is so much in demand during these last few months. Learn how you can help. Visit: www.centralpafoodbank.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back for my first show in weeks. My guest is one of our favorites. Our annual visit with Maryanne Mcgerty Sieber, Product Safety Investigator from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Along with keeping safe from the virus, remember to make safety education a priority to make this a healthy and harmless summer. Learn more at: www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety-Guides See omnystudio.com/l...

The Bridge Eco Village/acquiring old properties in the inner city and converting them into places to work-eat-live-learn & play/Corey Dupree, Chief Operations Office & Jordan Hill, Chief Community Officer are my guests/area residents who returned home to build this world class model/www.thebridgeecovillage.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supporting Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Capital Region is your chance to impact a child’s life today while transforming their potential for tomorrow. My guests are Joe Holston & Krystina Shultz/Also Mick Keller & Maria Tokarsky from Deloitte Consulting who is partnering with them for a special mentoring project/www.capbigs.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William J. Parker, Chief Executive Officer of GrandView Asset Management. “Making the best financial decisions when it comes to retirement.” https://www.grandviewassetmanagement.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.