Today we talked to Jennifer Simonic, Co-Founder of Loose Ends. Loose Ends is a non-profit that finishes art projects that loved ones leave behind when they pass away. 

Today we talked to Jennifer Simonic, Co-Founder of Loose Ends. Loose Ends is a non-profit that finishes art projects that loved ones leave behind when they pass away.&nbsp;

Friday December 19: Jennifer Simonic, Co-Founder/Director of Outreach for Loose Ends 

We’re in December! It’s almost the holidays and we’re thinking of where we’re gonna spend them, what we’ll be cooking, presents… So many things to worry about… What do you call those? Oh yes, FWPs… First world problems… Most of us have these kinds of problems, but many people have real problems. They are not wondering what they’ll be eating for Christmas because they don’t even know if they’ll have food tomorrow. Food insecurity is not fun, especially if others depend on you. We have some friends that for the holidays always make backpacks with food supplies and toiletries that they then hand to people in a situation of homelessness. But there are people who do this every day of the year! That is the case of Machael Casper. For the last 5 years she’s been running Milk Crate Kitchen.

We&rsquo;re in December! It&rsquo;s almost the holidays and we&rsquo;re thinking of where we&rsquo;re gonna spend them, what we&rsquo;ll be cooking, presents&hellip; So many things to worry about&hellip; What do you call those? Oh yes, FWPs&hellip; First world problems&hellip; Most of us have these kinds of problems, but many people have real problems. They are not wondering what they&rsquo;ll be eating for Christmas because they don&rsquo;t even know if they&rsquo;ll have food tomorrow. Food insecurity is not fun, especially if others depend on you. We have some friends that for the holidays always make backpacks with food supplies and toiletries that they then hand to people in a situation of homelessness. But there are people who do this every day of the year! That is the case of&nbsp;Machael&nbsp;Casper. For the last 5 years she&rsquo;s been running&nbsp;Milk Crate Kitchen.

Friday December 12:Founder, Co-Director of Milk Crate Kitchen

Today we have invitedAndrea Woroch, a nationally-recognized family finance expert, writer, speaker and frequent on air-contributor on radio and tv, to share practical tips for cutting your grocery bill, especially around the holidays.

Today we have invited Andrea Woroch, a nationally-recognized family finance expert, writer, speaker and frequent on air-contributor on radio and tv, to share practical tips for cutting your grocery bill, especially around the holidays.

Friday November 28: Andrea Woroch –Nationally-recognized family finance expert, writer, speaker and frequent on air-contributor

Next month, December is Cybersecurity Awareness month, so to help us understand this issue and give us some tips, we have invited a cybersecurity expert, Stanton Greenawalt, Professor Cybersecurity at Horry Georgetown Technical College In South Carolina.

Next month, December is Cybersecurity Awareness month, so to help us understand this issue and give us some tips, we have invited a cybersecurity expert, Stanton Greenawalt, Professor Cybersecurity at Horry Georgetown Technical College In South Carolina.

Friday November 21. Stanton Greenawalt, Professor Cybersecurity

There's an art exhibit called Please Touch organized by ReVision Arts and curated by Barbara Oswald. Barbara very graciously accepted to talk to us today about this interesting concept. 

There's an art exhibit called Please Touch organized by ReVision Arts and curated by Barbara Oswald. Barbara very graciously accepted to talk to us today about this interesting concept.&nbsp;

Friday November 7. Barbara Oswald, Curator of ReVision Art's Please Touch. 

In the Pacific Northwest, we have a serious problem with drugs, crime, homelessness, domestic violence... so many issues that, believe it or not, improve when this one thing gets better…  We’re talking about reading… Children who cannot read proficiently by the fourth grade are four times less likely to graduate on time—hindering their chances to succeed in college, career, and in life. And here’s an alarming statistic… In Oregon, more than half of 3rd graders are not reading at grade level. There is an organization in Oregon that is working hard to boost reading levels in school. We’re talking about SMART Reading. To talk about SMART Reading, we have invitedJessica Bowersox, SMART Reading’s Executive Director. 

In the Pacific Northwest, we have a serious problem with drugs, crime, homelessness, domestic violence... so many issues that, believe it or not, improve when this one thing gets better&hellip; &nbsp;We&rsquo;re talking about reading&hellip; Children who cannot read proficiently by the fourth grade are four times less likely to graduate on time&mdash;hindering their chances to succeed in college, career, and in life. And here&rsquo;s an alarming statistic&hellip; In Oregon, more than half of 3rd graders are not reading at grade level. There is an organization in Oregon that is working hard to boost reading levels in school. We&rsquo;re talking about SMART Reading. To talk about SMART Reading, we have invited Jessica Bowersox, SMART Reading&rsquo;s Executive Director.&nbsp;

Friday, October 31. SMART Reading Executive Director, Jessica Bowersox

October is known as National Disability Employment Awareness Month and is also a time to raise awareness for specific conditions like Down Syndrome. National Disability Employment Awareness Month highlights the contributions of people with disabilities to the workforce, encourages inclusive hiring practices, and promotes an accessible work environment. So, today, we’re talking to an organization in Portland that empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We’re talking about PHAME, with PH, not F. To talk about PHAME, we have invited Dana Dinh, their Outreach & Student Engagement Manager.

October is known as National Disability Employment Awareness Month and is also a time to raise awareness for specific conditions like Down Syndrome. National Disability Employment Awareness Month highlights the contributions of people with disabilities to the workforce, encourages inclusive hiring practices, and promotes an accessible work environment. So, today, we&rsquo;re talking to an organization in Portland that empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We&rsquo;re talking about PHAME, with PH, not F. To talk about PHAME, we have invited Dana Dinh, their Outreach &amp; Student Engagement Manager.

Friday, October 24. Dana Dinh, Outreach & Student Engagement Manager for PHAME

Today we’re speaking with Megan Mayes, Director of Community Relations for BELLWETHER HOUSING. They know a thing or two about housing… They operate over 3,500 low-income apartments throughout the Puget Sound region. 

Today we&rsquo;re speaking with Megan Mayes, Director of Community Relations for BELLWETHER HOUSING. They know a thing or two about housing&hellip; They operate over 3,500 low-income apartments throughout the Puget Sound region.&nbsp;

Friday, October 17. Megan Mayes, Director of Community Relations for BELLWETHER HOUSING.

Homelessness is a significant and growing problem in the Pacific Northwest. Something needs to be done and soon!  “Portland Rescue Mission” is one of the many organizations working hard to make a difference and end homelessness in the Pacific Northwest.  They are so committed to their mission that their Interim CEO, Erin Holcomb, spent 24 hours on a bench in Portland this week. In Seattle, the CEO for Bread of Life Mission, Kim Cook, also spent 24 hours on a Bench in Seattle this past week. Before they did it, we recorded an interview with Erin Holcomb to ask her about "Conversations on a Bench."

Homelessness is a significant and growing problem in the Pacific Northwest. Something needs to be done and soon!&nbsp; &ldquo;Portland Rescue Mission&rdquo; is one of the many organizations working hard to make a difference and end homelessness in the Pacific Northwest.&nbsp; They are so committed to their mission that their Interim CEO, Erin Holcomb, spent 24 hours on a bench in Portland this week. In Seattle, the CEO for Bread of Life Mission, Kim Cook, also spent 24 hours on a Bench in Seattle this past week. Before they did it, we recorded an interview with Erin Holcomb to ask her about "Conversations on a Bench."

Friday, October 10. Erin Holcomb, Portland Rescue Mission's Interim CEO

Salem Radio Seattle will be at Missions Fest Seattle. This is a free event with keynote speakers and 60 seminars and exhibits. This is happening Friday and Saturday Oct 10th and 11th at the Highlands Community Church in Renton. For more information go to MissionsFestSeattle.org.

We thought, since we’re gonna be there, it would be a nice idea to talk to one of those 60 exhibitors that will be there with Salem Media Seattle. We chose Vision House. And to talk about Vision House, we invited their Executive Director, Derek Sciba.

Derek Sciba has 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience, having served with global relief organizations such as World Concern and World Vision. Before stepping into the nonprofit world, Derek worked as a television news reporter, where he told stories that sought justice for families facing trauma.

Salem Radio Seattle will be at Missions Fest Seattle. This is a free event with keynote speakers and 60 seminars and exhibits. This is happening Friday and Saturday Oct 10th and 11th at the Highlands Community Church in Renton. For more information go to <a href="http://www.MissionsFestSeattle.org">MissionsFestSeattle.org</a>.
We thought, since we&rsquo;re gonna be there, it would be a nice idea to talk to one of those 60 exhibitors that will be there with Salem Media Seattle. We chose <a href="https://visionhouse.org/">Vision House</a>. And to talk about Vision House, we invited their Executive Director, Derek Sciba.
Derek Sciba has 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience, having served with global relief organizations such as World Concern and World Vision. Before stepping into the nonprofit world, Derek worked as a television news reporter, where he told stories that sought justice for families facing trauma.

Friday, October 3.  Derek Sciba, Vision House Executive Director

The Sound of the Pacific Northwest is a weekly show that keeps you connected to the issues and resources in our community. Hosted by Luciana and Pedro Bartes

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