Weekend Shows

This week’s show featured Salvation Army Western Division communications director Todd Andrew discussing what their annual bell-ringing campaign funds in the area throughout the year, Nebraska Diaper Bank executive director Tegan Reed responding to the needs of new mothers and how listeners can help meet those needs, and Sheepgate regional president Michael Hunsberger detailing how vehicle donations help their mission to assist those with addiction issues.

This week’s show featured Food Bank for the Heartland assistant director for marketing and communication Stephanie Sullivan promoting their Shine the Light on Hunger campaign.  Then, Omaha’s Ronald McDonald House CEO Lindsey Rai Kortan talked about their upcoming open house and ways of donating and volunteering.

This week’s show featured SHARE Omaha executive director Teresa Mardesen promoting volunteer and donation efforts in advance of Giving Tuesday, Scouting America Mid-America Council’s Joe Wiltrout and Kendra Howell discussing the benefits of scouting and an upcoming fundraising event, and Tangier Shrine’s Jim Hirl inviting the public to the Feztival of Trees event.

This week’s show featured Bellevue University Military Veterans Service Center manager Ashlea Rodriguez promoting their effort to fill backpacks for homeless veterans full of necessary items to assist them during the winter, Bellevue East Band volunteer parent Nate Rachwitz inviting the public to their annual craft fair fundraiser, and Ivanette Bonilla and Captain Michael Cozo discussing fire prevention.

This week’s show featured Child Saving Institute’s Afrah Rasheed and Hannah Olafson discussing what they do for children and families throughout the year, and especially during this Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Then, Nebraska Airborne Association’s Brad Bohnert invited the public to their 2nd Annual Roach March fundraiser for Nebraska Gold Star Mothers.

This week’s show featured Dunham House executive director John Folsom previewing this forthcoming assisted living community for wounded combat veterans.  Then, National Down Syndrome Society CEO Kandi Pickard talked about the significance of October as Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

This week’s show featured DEAR Diabetes president Lorie Lewis and “Biggest Loser” contestant Sonya Jones promoting a fundraiser for the organization on November 6th.  Then, Nebraska Community Blood Bank donor recruitment manager Kari Lundeen discussed the importance of blood donation.

This week’s show featured Builder Foundation executive director Melissa Glenn discussing the work they do to inspire students to consider working in the construction trades, UNMC’s Dr. Rebekah Gundry promoting fundraising opportunities for their center for heart and vascular research, and landscape architect David Meyer inviting the community to enjoy the new Greenways at Heartwood Preserve.