Together For Good

Part two of a conversation between two newly appointed CEOs, Chelsea Steele and Ada Saenz, on what it looks like to maintain a legacy while also bringing fresh ideas into a nonprofit.

Part one of a conversation between two newly appointed CEOs, Chelsea Steele and Ada Saenz, on what it looks like to maintain a legacy while also bringing fresh ideas into a nonprofit.

On the 1st anniversary of the catastrophic July 4 Hill Country floods, Pastor John Wheat and Cody reflect back on the year.

In this episode of Together for Good, host Cody Knowlton sits down with Dawn White-Fosdick, President and CEO of Christian Assistance Ministry (CAM). Dawn discusses the deep intersection of chronic homelessness and severe mental illness in San Antonio, and how CAM’s innovative new program, CAM Passion Care, is breaking down barriers by bringing low-barrier, psychiatric care directly to the unhoused population.

In this episode of Together for Good, host Cody Knowlton sits down with Tiffany Quiring, Executive Director of the CRRC of Canyon Lake (Community Resource and Recreation Center). Tiffany sheds light on the often-invisible struggles of rural living—from skyrocketing property values and a lack of upward mobility to the logistical hurdles of a massive 81-mile shoreline with limited public transportation.

What does it truly mean to love your neighbor? In this episode of Together for Good, host Cody Knowlton sits down with the Reverend Carrie Guerra, rector of St. Francis Episcopal Church, to explore how a small congregation in San Antonio’s Medical Center area is making a massive impact on the city’s refugee population.

Domestic violence is a pervasive issue that often remains hidden until it spills into the public. In this episode of Together for Good, host Cody Knowlton sits down with Rhonda Williamson, Executive Director of Safer Path Family Violence Shelter, to shed light on the complex realities of abuse.

Please enjoy this reair from 2024!

Join Cody for a "cool" chat with the Co-Founder of Ability Skateboarding & Action Sports! Andrew Garcia tells us more about his vision for capturing the fun of skateboarding for all.

Two Hill Country-based organizations discuss the recovery that's taken place since last year's July 4 floods, and what the community is looking forward to this summer.

Cody Knowlton has a great conversation with one of San Antonio's influential former mayors, the Honorable Phil Hardberger. They discuss Hardberger Park, Haven for Hope, and the importance of green spaces for public health.

Smart, strong, and bold! Lea Rosenauer of Girls Inc. joins Cody in the studio to talk about the empowering work of Girls Inc. and the unique challenges faced by this generation of young women.

Cody speaks with Goldie Rabson and Amy Harding from Hill Country CASA about the realities of child abuse and what we can do to help families who are struggling.

Bill Waechter, CEO of Baptist Health System in San Antonio, joins Cody to talk about all things hospital-related. Bill fills us in on the needs of the community and the services offered by the system. They also discuss the faith-based mission of the system and how it informs care today.

Audrea Gibson, founder of Seeds of Love, visits the studio! She and Cody discuss the organization's mission of involving children in service early, and how important modeling that behavior can be.

Join Cody and a good friend of the Foundation, Rev. Jorge Zayasbazan, as they discuss Baptist Temple, a vibrant, diverse, century-old church on San Antonio's Southeast side. 

Dixie Maddox from House of Neighborly Service joins Cody on the podcast.

A reair from 2025. Cody visits with Pat Ogle of Northeast Senior Assistance regarding the transportation and social needs of seniors in our area.

Tracey Fontenot joins Cody to talk about empowering children with disabilities to participate and be part of a team!

Two nonprofit leaders, Kellie Stallings of NB Housing Partners and Bryce Boddie of Hill Country Family Services, talk with Cody about the importance of collaboration throughout our community. 

A reair from 2025! Sarassa Inglis of Ransomed Life Texas sheds some light on human trafficking in Texas.

Joining Cody is Amir Samandi, founder and CEO of Students of Service, an organization that encourages youth to engage in the community.

Please enjoy this reair from May 2025. A hospital chaplain and a volunteer chaplain discuss being present during times of crisis.

A reair from 2024 - Cody is joined by Dr. Tom Evans, President of the University of the Incarnate Word, to discuss how faith and education can work together to build stronger students.

A reair from 2025! Cody and Pat Glines discuss the fascinating work of Guide Dogs of Texas.

A reair from 2025! Cody has a great conversation about the needs of the many children in Texas foster care.

A new format for a new year! Welcome to the first episode of our Deep Dive series, where we'll be bringing together two organizations to discuss the similarities and differences in their work and the way they tackle the challenges faced by our community. Today, we've got the second part of a great conversation between Tyler Ferguson, of Blueprint Ministries, and Erika Borrego, who leads Corazon Ministries.

A new format for a new year! Welcome to the first episode of our Deep Dive series, where we'll be bringing together two organizations to discuss the similarities and differences in their work and the way they tackle the challenges faced by our community. Today, we've got the first part of a great conversation between Tyler Ferguson, of Blueprint Ministries, and Erika Borrego, who leads Corazon Ministries.

A reair from 2024- Cody talks with Shara Pierce from AWC Centers about their work with families.

A reair from 2024- The Staples sisters share some Christmas favorites!

A reair from 2024- Shannon White and Victoria Gonzalez explain the important work of Guardian House. 

A reair from 2024 - Cody is joined by Gustavo Cordova, then the newly minted leader of Healy-Murphy Center.

What does it mean to be a neighbor? West Avenue Compassion is creating a collaborative model for improving their community, and Dr. Eric Buell joins Cody to discuss how that works.

A reair from 2024 - Cody visits with Alex and Brent from Wonders & Worries.

What does "community services" truly mean? Well, for Simon Salas, CEO of Good Samaritan Community Services, it means coming home to the place you grew up and helping your neighbors live a fuller and more successful life.

A reair from 2023! Cody visits with Jessica Knudsen of Clarity Child Guidance Center.

A reair from 2024! Jacob Huereca from Connections Individual and Family Services joins Cody to talk about the emergency shelter Connections provides, as well as their prevention and support services. They talk about why we might be going through a mental health "crisis" and how it's important to empower youth to make their own choices.

A reair from 2024! Nonprofit organizations operating in small towns have their own unique set of challenges and strengths, and Floresville Food Pantry and Resource Center is no exception. Cody talks with Judy Martin, the treasurer of the all-volunteer food pantry, to learn more about the flexibility and dedication it takes to serve friends and neighbors every day.

Jessica Weaver, CEO of Communities in Schools of San Antonio, chats with Cody about CIS's general programs and then focuses in on their exciting new endeavor, the Hope Squad.

Smart, strong, and bold! Lea Rosenauer of Girls Inc. joins Cody in the studio to talk about the empowering work of Girls Inc. and the unique challenges faced by this generation of young women.

Cody is joined by Gladys Gonzalez from Catholic Charities. They chat about the cycle-breaking work teen moms face and the support they receive from Seton Home.

In celebration of Together for Good recording over 100 episodes, we invited our very first guest back! Vinsen Faris of Meals on Wheels San Antonio discusses senior health and wellness with Cody, and shares why San Antonio is a good place to age in place.

A back to school reair from 2024! Miriam Elizondo visits the studio to talk about Sunshine Cottage, a local, legacied school for hearing-impaired children.

A back to school reair from 2024! Donna Dishman from Canine Classmates shares with Cody the special role a dog can play in helping children learn.

A back to school reair from 2023! Katrina Campbell talks about the important work Brighton Center does to help little ones learn and grow.

Audrea Gibson, founder of Seeds of Love, visits the studio! She and Cody discuss the organization's mission of involving children in service early, and how important modeling that behavior can be.

Cody is joined by the wonderful Linda Coward, who leads the local Threads of Love group at CBC. Linda shares about the work their volunteers do to bring hope and peace to families experiencing premature births.

Cody has an inspiring conversation with married couple Sarah and Austin Baughman of Adult & Teen Challenge of Texas. Sarah and Austin share their personal journeys through the program, shed light on the difference between sobriety and recovery, and explain how "a lie unchallenged is the truth you live by."

Wyndee Holbrook joins Cody to talk about the work of Interfaith San Antonio Alliance, an organization dedicated to connecting San Antonians of different faith backgrounds and traditions.

Sarassa Inglis from Ransomed Life Texas comes to talk with Cody about the ins and outs of child sex trafficking and what we as a community can do to help vulnerable children.