Raincross Chronicles

Send us Fan Mail What obstacles have you encountered as a teen? How do you get through them? Are there any positive ways of expression that helps you get through these times?  Teen Host, Vanessa Orozco introduces guest speaker Jazmin, currently a UCRiverside Undergraduate whom shares her story of her struggles as a teen. Also joined in this episode are Project BRIDGE Outreach Worker Brisely and an...

Send us Fan Mail Teen Host: Vanessa Orozco and other teens ask guest Terence Stewart questions about what is currently popular in the world today. As the conversation unfolds, there are many things going on in the world, and some things hit closer to home than others.  Hear how these teens are adapting to new way of life and the common struggles they all share. Stay tuned!

Send us Fan Mail This episode Vanessa introduces Artist Chris Bishop to the rest of the teens on the podcast. Chris and the rest of the teens share their  talents and discuss ways they’ve turned their talents into strengths and how it may help other listeners.  Music: Chris Bishop- 3ish ` Song: Space Invaders

Send us Fan Mail This first episode of season 2 is hosted by Vanessa Orozco asking questions to other teens and students in this podcast about becoming successful students. Each student has had different struggles, adversities and along the way have continued to attend school, graduate and or attended/attending college. Listen to their stories and advise for other teens to becoming successful stud...

Send us Fan Mail This episode discusses the importance of giving back to your community. Are you a teen that wants to learn where to start to give back? What does giving to your community mean? What are the benefits of giving back? 

Send us Fan Mail Hear some common questions and concerns of parents and their teens. Listen in with local therapists and Project BRIDGE as they cover those fearful feelings and talk about ways support systems, and other methods can help teens going through rough times. 

Send us Fan Mail Graduating from high school may have been a struggle for many, and entering college can be tough. With many questions and concerns, college students can struggle finding resources to assist them to better their grades, and find their way into the work force.  For first generation students these can be some concerns along with more. Who can you look for advise if your the first in...

Send us Fan Mail Rise Up is a virtual Open Mic which youth and adults joined virtually through zoom, from different counties and cities, and shared their talents and expressed their passions and voices through the Open Mic.  One Shine Youth Services from Los Angeles and Project BRIDGE from the City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (PRCSD) collaborated in efforts to...

Send us Fan Mail Why is it important to have role models? Have you ever seen someone change their life? Was this person influential to you or the community? Peer mentorship is vital in shaping youth’s mentality from following leaders that are negative, into following and even becoming peer leaders that can positively impact a youth’s life. 

Send us Fan Mail Miss Riverside City’s Outstanding Teen 2020 and 2021 discusses her experience as a teen, her goals, and how she’s getting involved with her community. Project BRIDGE staff have a discussion about interviewing skills, as the conversation develops into gaining experience, volunteering, building up experiences, and Tips in interviewing talking about achievements, goals sand  passions...

Send us Fan Mail Feel like your family is cursed? Having same toxic relationships as your family? Are your family cycles following generations? What does it look like to break those cycles? 

Send us Fan Mail Relationships can be friendships, love, family. How can you practice having healthy relationships in your daily lives?  

Send us Fan Mail This weeks episode has teen, and young adult guests. How are they doing during theses times of covid19, what has the past weeks shown them, what are ways they can get involved in helping the community, taking care of home, taking on new roles of responsibilities, and other insights are shared.  Music: Lush Puppies Artist: Chris Bishop “Bishop” IG: chrisbishop1990

Send us Fan Mail Project BRIDGE team discusses the importance of labels on teens, “troubled teens,” and their experiences working with this population. Do they just want an opportunity? What are ways you can give them opportunity and de-stigmatize these labels? Music: Lush Puppies Artists: Chris Bishop “Bishop” IG: chrisbishop1990

Send us Fan Mail Recorded while Project BRIDGE was out giving care packages to their participants.  Thank You Operation SafeHouse Street Outreach Team for the donations! With your generous donations of hygiene items, and food the Project BRIDGE team was able to assist many families. 

Send us Fan Mail Recreation Service Coordinators, Valerie Espinoza and Ebony Perkins and Project BRIDGE discuss their lives in quarantine, with family, kids, and how they’ve been keeping busy. How can you balance your time and still make an impact in your families lives? Music: Lush Puppies Artist: Chris Bishop “Bishop”  IG: chrisbishop1990

Send us Fan Mail Introducing organization Youth Justice Coalition (YJC) from Los Angeles and what they are doing to come together as a community. How can Riverside, community, organizations, and listeners get involved in bringing their community together during this time. Music: Lush Puppies  Artist: Chris Bishop “Bishop” Ig: chrisbishop1990

Send us Fan Mail Introduction to Project B.R.I.D.G.E's podcast that will create a space for our Riverside youth to speak about community issues, positive youth involvement, and resources for our communities.  Tune in each Tuesday at noon!  -PB out!