Butler Buzz

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Ian Hunter of this year's Leadership Butler County class to discuss which nonprofits they chose for this year's project. https://butlercountychamber.com/leadership-butler-county/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Dena Martinez of the Butler AM Rotary to discuss the upcoming Carved in Ice happening in Downtown Butler. https://butleramrotary.com/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Ken Clowes to discuss how Butler County Community College offers classes and events for those in recovery and those supportive of recovery.  Opioid Initiative | Butler County Community College (bc3.edu)

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Linda Thoma to discuss an upcoming event that will help grant wishes for seniors right here in Butler. https://twilightwish.org/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Phil Schmeltzer of the Center for Community Resources to talk about a program that completes people income tax returns for free. Center for Community Resources (ccrinfo.org)

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Michel Conklin to discuss a nonprofit that nurtures youth’s interest in manufacturing careers by offering hands-on learning experiences to foster STEM education. https://botsiqpa.org/ #BotsIQ

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Sean Gallagher of the Butler County Bar Association to discuss their Foundation and all of the nonprofits that they support. https://www.butlercountypabar.org/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Yansasky to discuss his project to help with the Social Determinants of Health Public Education Campaign. AmeriCorps VISTA | AmeriCorps Institute for Nonprofit Leadership | Slippery Rock

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Samantha McCandless to discuss what the Butler VA is doing to prevent veteran suicide what you can do if you need help. Dial 988 if you are experiencing difficult thoughts. VA Butler Health Care | Veterans Affairs

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Knoch Superintendent David Foley to discuss how they are partnering with South Butler Community Public Library to bring free books to kids in our area via the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library @ Knoch – Dolly Parton's Imagination Library @ Knoch – Knoch SD

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Chris Reynolds to discuss how the Amazing Grace bookstore in Evans City has been helping orphans for decades. https://gospa.org/ https://abodeforchildren.org/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Katie Werner to discuss how Legacy Fitness is now offering classes specifically designed for people with physical and intellectual disabilities. https://legacyfitnessbutler.org/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Dr. Thomas Brophy to discuss how the Gaiser Center is taking drug prevention to the schools with their unique perspective. https://www.gaisercenter.com/ #AddictionAware

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Indie Wild to discuss the upcoming Polar Express event. https://www.facebook.com/ButlerJrWomens

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Jayme Steighner to discuss some of the things the Lighthouse Foundation is doing to help people in our community get back on their feet. https://www.thelighthousepa.org/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Mary Krewduk to discuss all of the wonderful gifts you can buy this holiday season that were created by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The proceeds from the sale are used to provide vocational support to these individuals, as well as purchase life insurance policies for those individuals who work at PARC Productions. Annual Holida...

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Mrs. Claus to discuss the upcoming Spirit of Christmas Parade and talk about how you can support cancer patients with stockings. https://www.hangtoughstockings.com/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Wendy Kinnear to discuss a program that was established to make sure homeless youth have access to a free and appropriate public education while removing barriers that homeless children face. https://ecyeh.center-school.org/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Sue Bowser to discuss how a creative writing classes at Slippery Rock University are harnessing the power of storytelling and writing to help people in Butler County overcome substance use disorders. Institute for Nonprofit Leadership | Slippery Rock

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Lisa Gill to discuss how Prevention Services reduces risk factors associated with substance use and promote the development of healthy lifestyles that positively impact individuals across Butler County. Prevention Services | Butler County, PA (butlercountypa.gov)

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Karen Sue Owens to discuss how Lifesteps has helped individuals and families along life’s journey for a century. https://lifesteps.net/

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Kierra Wood to discuss her family's achievement of raising over $100,000 to help find the cure for Huntington's Disease. https://www.facebook.com/woodswarriors

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Beth Stutzenburg to discuss a program that allows eligible seniors to live safely in their homes with access to the medical, social and rehabilitation services they need. Lutheran SeniorLife - Lutheran SeniorLife

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Abbey Walsh to discuss her goal of creating a space that foster children can receive the comfort and care they need while child welfare staff can do the necessary paperwork and identify a good placement. Isaiah 117 House

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Sheriff Mike Slupe to discuss a multi-sport, Olympic-style event that features traditional sports and competitions that include skills used in first responders’ day-to-day work. 2024 Butler Can-Am Police-Fire Games – 2024 Can-Am Event (butlercanam2024.com)