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5:48

Newly Formed Chapter Focuses on Community

There hasn’t been a local chapter of the National Organization for Women in the Ohio Valley for more than 40 years until now. Guest Marjie DeFede, President of the newly formed Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Organization for Women, talks with host Tate Blanchard about expanding opportunities for women's voices to be heard in several Ohio Valley counties with projects like raising funds for a domestic violence shelter, helping non-profit and government boards find more women members, and supporting diversity and inclusivity with reading materials at the public library. now.org

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7:42

Engaging Everyone in Recreation, Able or Not

Many people have fond memories of swinging and sliding their way through childhood, but there are others who can only imagine what it's like on a playground. Thom Way, Executive Director of the Miracle League of the Northern Ohio Valley Panhandle, talks with host Sheila Hyland about how baseball is creating opportunities and removing barriers for everyone, young and old, with and without disabilities, to engage in recreation. miracleleaguenovp.com

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7:36

Crittenton Offers More Than Adolescent Maternity Care

It's the Mountain State's only licensed residential treatment program specializing in adolescent maternity care, and it's been providing care for pregnant and parenting young girls for nearly 125 years in West Virginia. Richard Royse, President, and CEO of Crittenton Services in Wheeling, talks with host Tate Blanchard about expanding its services to programs beyond its core mission of providing support and hope to help individuals and families develop skills for nurturing relationships, to break the cycle of poverty and assist in the learning process, their academics, and their social-emotional development. crittentonwv.org

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5:26

On a Mission To Serve All Who Have Served

The Veterans Leadership Program has seen an annual increase since the COVID-19 pandemic in the numbers of returning military service members who are homeless or at risk of being homeless, unemployed or underemployed, or have other needs such as food, rent, mental health services and help overcoming other barriers. Janine Wytovich, Veteran Housing Director at Veterans Leadership Program, talks with host Tate Blanchard about their mission to serve all in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York who have served, to get them to a place where they're comfortable and able to maintain their living. veteransleadershipprogram.org

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5:38

More Free Health Care Services Coming to Ohio Valley

Added convenience and expanded services will help the nearly 27,000 uninsured and underinsured who receive free medications and free health care services each year in 5 Northern Panhandle counties in WV and one in Ohio. Guest Anne Ricci, Director of Marketing for Wheeling Health Right talks with host Tate Blanchard about expanding its dental clinic, adding a drive-through pharmacy and other offerings to those in need. wheelinghealthright.com

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5:41

Free Legal Aid Is Life Changing for Individuals and Communities

Since 1994, an Ohio non-profit legal organization has provided life-changing civil legal help at no cost to more than 4 million Ohio children, seniors, veterans, and domestic violence survivors. Guest Angie Lloyd, Executive Director of the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation, tells host Sheila Hyland that the scope of its free legal aid goes beyond conventional services to include economic development projects that have a variety of positive impacts on communities in Ohio. ohiojusticefoundation.org

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5:26

Veterans Face Legal Problems When Transitioning to Civilian Life

Once military service members transition to civilian life, they may still be in harm's way and in need of legal help. Guest Angie Lloyd, Executive Director of the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation, talks with host Sheila Hyland about some of the common civil legal issues that a veteran can face in civilian life and the positive impact of the free help that her organization can offer veterans. ohiojusticefoundation.org

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6:31

Non-profit Supports Construction Industry

Those in the construction industry in WV and Ohio can find help in keeping up with best practices, economic news, trends, and legislative affairs, as well as getting plans and finding work. Guest Eric Starkowicz, Executive Director of the non-profit Ohio Valley Construction Employers Council, talks with host Sheila Hyland about ways his organization promotes and advances the construction industry in the Ohio Valley. ovcec.com

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6:10

Serving Others Getting Back To the Basics

An Ohio husband and wife are helping people of all ages understand their value and worth simply by serving and meeting their basic, practical needs and adapting to the community as needs arise. Guests Bobby and Stacy Westfall, founders of the Bay Six Project in Mingo Junction, Ohio, talk with host Sheila Hyland and explain their uncomplicated philosophy and some of the basics they can provide to anyone can who comes to their facility. thebaysixproject.org

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5:52

YSS Doors Open Wider To Help Worsening Homelessness

The pandemic has worsened the problem of homelessness. Guest Terra Crews, Director of Development for Youth Services System in Wheeling, WV, tells host Sheila Hyland how they have opened their doors wider to help folks that they never expected to see and those who never expected to be where they are today, and programs that encourage community involvement. youthservicessystem.org

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4:52

Thrift Store Ministry Gets New Life and More Purpose

When the City Rescue Mission in Steubenville closed its thrift store after decades of service, the Urban Mission was the perfect fit to take over. Guest Cynthia Lytle tells host Sheila Hyland about the store’s new location and how it provides many opportunities and how it is more than unique finds and bargain prices. urbanmission.org

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7:32

NAACP Reactivates After 30 Years

After 30 years, one local National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) chapter in Ohio is being reactivated. Guest Jerry Moore, President of the Belmont County NAACP, talks with host Sheila Hyland about why it has been so long and what they hope to accomplish in the community. belmontcountynaacp.org

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5:35

Explaining the Role of a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children

CASA for Children in Wheeling talks with host Tate Blanchard about a specially trained volunteer group that stands up for the rights of these children in the courtroom and the community, getting to know them to make recommendations about services they need and their futures. wvcasaforchildren.org

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5:24

Standing With Sexual Assault Victims

Upper Ohio Valley Sexual Assault Help Center Executive Director Ashley Carpenter tells host Tate Blanchard, that despite being one of three standalone rape crisis centers in West Virginia, they don’t turn anyone away, with programs and services that help her organization stand with sexual assault victims without discrimination from the time of disclosure to healing, until they aren’t needed anymore. 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 1-800-884-7242 sexualassaulthelpcenter.com

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7:11

Heroes Helping Ohio Valley Veterans in Need

Helping Heroes in Wheeling offers a number of housing options including transitional, emergency shelter or homelessness so that no veteran or their family should ever have to worry about where they’re going to sleep at night. Executive Director RJ Konkoleski tells host Tate Blanchard how the former OVMC building in Wheeling is the perfect space to provide housing options and other programs and services for veterans and their families. helpingheroesinc.org

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6:44

Brooke Hills Playhouse

Once a pre-Civil War barn in the hills of Wellsburg, WV, the Brooke Hills Playhouse is celebrating and remembering 50 seasons of live theatre at Brooke Hills Park. Guests Julie Barnhart, President of the Brooke County Arts Council, and Shari Coote, Co-founder of the Brooke Hills Playhouse, talk with host Sheila Hyland about the importance of this milestone, the community support that made it happen and the playhouse in the community. brookehillspark.com/playhouse

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