SEGMENT #1: 17th Circuit Therapy Dog Volunteers

In this segment, Bruce Erickson outlines this 501C3 Non for Profit Volunteer organization that provides Therapy Dogs for local schools, universities, first responders and more. He outlines the vetting process for those interested in helping, the requirements for dogs to be in the program, and the overall benefits and results he sees when therapy dogs are present.  More at 17thcircuittherapydogs.org.

SEGMENT #2: Boone County Historical Society Natalie Ramboldt  

In this episode, the Director Natalie Ramboldt outlines their annual Clue and Fondue Fundraiser coming up Saturday, July 25th to raise funds to maintain and preserve the Funderburg House. The Willy Wonka Theme and other details including getting tickets $40 each are discussed. She also outlines the Boone County Museum which is open to the public for free Wednesday thru Saturday.  

SEGMENT #3:  Marshmallow’s Hope Community Outreach Director Katy Chadwick 

Katy Chadwick outlines what Marshmallow’s Hope is, how it benefits the community and helps to prevent Youth Suicide in the Rockford Area. They have branches in St. Louis, and Springfield as well. She outlines the fundraising efforts and their Gala event coming September 18th at Hard Rock Casino Rockford. More at MarshmallowsHope.org