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As the rhythmic thumping of our hearts often goes unnoticed, so does the silent threat of heart disease that looms over us, especially for women. Dr. Reetu Sharma, a driving force behind the Go Red for Women movement, joins t...
Join me for a profound journey with Dr. Luke Wood, the trailblazing president of Sacramento State University, as we discuss the stories and struggles that have shaped his dedication to serving students from all walks of life....
Ever wondered how a city's economy thrives on tourism? Imagine if your backyard festival could generate millions of dollars and thousands of jobs. That's exactly what Mike Testa, the CEO of Visit Sacramento, brings to light i...
Join me as I explore the critical work of Hope Cooperative, an organization committed to addressing homelessness and offering comprehensive wraparound services, with its CEO, Erin Johansen. Erin shares her journey with Hope C...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so it seemed appropriate to feature an entity that has served and empowered survivors of domestic violence to grow into healthy, productive people and families. Learn from my conv...
Founded by Father Dan Madigan and a group of volunteers, many of whom were World War II veterans, the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services has been addressing food insecurity in the community for over four decades. Starti...
I'll bet if anyone were to ask what you thought about HIV/AIDS in our community, you wouldn't have much to say. If you're like most, you may even have thought the virus was gone. While no longer an epidemic in …
What is the legal definition of blindness? How many people would be considered "legally" blind in our region? What resources are there to support those dealing with or suddenly finding themselves blind? Executive Director ...
Lisa Wrightsman, Street Soccer USA Sacramento's Managing Partner, shares her story and how it lead to her involvement in Street Soccer USA, what Street Soccer is and how it engages communities to break the cycle of homelessne...
Why do some schools perform better than others? What is the difference between a public school, a private school and a parochial school? How are charter schools funded? Do charter school students outperform their peers at o...
A most unusual approach from a most interesting individual for a very important subject: food. Not just any food but food for the underprivileged. Good and healthy fresh food. Hear how Rabbi Dave has come up with a concept...
Join Marisa DeSalles as she visits with comedian, improviser and team building strategist Betsaida Lebron. Betsaida will be conducting a virtual session at the What If Conference on the power of play and how it can reduce bur...
Join host Marisa DeSalles as she sits down with Lynn Malzone Ierardi, J.D. for a conversation about the importance of storytelling for nonprofits while fundraising. Lynn is the keynote speaker at the What If Conference and is...
Today's discussion is with The ElDorado Community Foundation to learn about their Building a Better Non-Profit program. Listen as Chris Ringnes, Communications and Public Relations Coordinator for the organization shares the...
One of the more unusual fundraising events in Sacramento, Big Brothers Big Sisters take a unique approach to conquering fear and building relationships. Listen as donors take that huge first step to rappelling 16 stories dow...