Yolanda Wallace and WCBU

Mother’s War On Violence

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Mother’s War On Violence is a podcast hosted by Yolanda Wallace, an Urbana native who lives in Peoria, Illinois. Yolanda lost her son, Jon Buckley, to gun violence in 2006. Her organization, Mother’s War On Violence, and this podcast aims to help families stop violence. This podcast is a co-production of WCBU Peoria Public Radio.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.wcbu.org

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Yolanda Wallace and WCBU

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News

Podcast website

www.wcbu.org

Latest episode

Dec 13, 2024

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Episodes

Episode 49)The importance of public broadcasting 13.12.2024

On this episode of the Mother's War on Violence, host Yolanda Wallace speaks about the importance of public broadcasting in the community and the podcast.

Episode 48)Tips on navigating health care access with Solvera Health 05.12.2024

On this episode of Mother's War on Violence, host Yolanda Wallace interviews Robin Henry, the Chief Operating Officer of Solvera Health. It is tough to navigate our health care systems and what are the best options. Henry provides a few tips about what to know.

Episode 47)House of Hope, Cure Violence, and What's Next? 26.11.2024

In this episode of Mother's War on Violence, host Yolanda Wallace interviews House of Hope founder Terry Burnside and Corine Barnes of Peoria Community Healing Resource Center about their organizations and what comes next after the Cure Violence initiative.

Episode 46)The effects of bonding 13.11.2024

On this episode of Mother's War on Violence, host Yolanda Wallace speaks to Erin Miller and Kelly Gibler of Children's Home Association of Illinois about the effects of bonding for children, and nature vs. nurture.

45)Breast Cancer Awareness with Carol Wallace 25.10.2024

On this episode of Mother's War on Violence, host Yolanda Wallace speaks to Carol Wallace, her sister-in-law and a breast cancer survivor, about breast cancer awareness.

Episode 44)Big Brothers Big Sisters 06.09.2024

On this episode of Mother's War on Violence, host Yolanda Wallace interviews Heart of Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters' program director Hannah Daly and communication and development manager Jillian Guede about the long-running mentorship program serving several Central Illinois counties.

42)Corine Jamison & Community Healing Centers 09.07.2024

On this episode of Mother's War on Violence, Corine Jamison and host Yolanda Wallace talk about Community Healing Centers. What are they, and what programs do they offer?

41)Non-profit talk with Abilgail Larrison, founder of Peoria's Community House 20.06.2024

On this episode of Mother's War on Violence, host Yolanda Wallace speaks to Abigail Larrison, the founder of the Community House not-for-profit on Peoria's Center Bluff.

Coach Dennis Warr has mentored Peoria kids for generations 15.05.2024

Coach Dennis says he could always depend on the mothers to support the players. Most times he’d pay for food out of pocket. Dennis says that he loved coaching. He wasn’t like most dads.

38)Mother's War on Violence Mother's Day Episode 2024 10.05.2024

On this special episode of Mother's War on Violence, host Yolanda Wallace speaks with Christina Travis and Rachael Parker. Both women lost their sons to gun violence in Peoria.

Episode 38) Mt. Zion LAM group visits WCBU studios and expresses interest in launching their own podcast 01.05.2024

We had a visit from Mrs. Charla Flemming, the Director and Founder of the Mt. Zion’s LAM. LAM is an acronym for Leadership, Academic and Music.

Episode 36)Martha Ross - serving Peoria for years 13.03.2024

On this episode of Mother's War on Violence, host Yolanda Wallace speaks to Martha Ross, a Peoria Public Schools board member and president of Southside Community United for Change.

Episode 35) Jackie Greer-Buchanan talks about retirement and why taking care of yourself is essential 05.03.2024

On this episode of Mother's War on Violence, host Yolanda Wallace interviews Jackie Greer-Buchanan about retirement, and why taking care of yourself is essential.

Workplace Violence 14.02.2024

On this episode of Mother's War on Violence, host Yolanda Wallace interviews NAMI Tri-County President Folanda James about workplace violence.

A conversation with Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins 01.02.2024
Managing the finances of a small nonprofit organization 03.01.2024

On this episode of Mother's War on Violence, host Yolanda Wallace speaks to Bob Kaiser about managing the finances of small not-for-profits.

Jubilee Ministries is providing job services for Peorians in need 18.12.2023

On this episode of Mother's War on Violence, host Yolanda Wallace interviews Bob Kaiser, president of Peoria's Jubilee Ministries, about the work his organization does.

Mother's War on Violence marks one year anniversary 29.11.2023

On this episode, Mother's War on Violence founder and host Yolanda Wallace chats with producer Tim Shelley about the one year anniversary of Mother's War on Violence, where it's been, and where it's going.

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