(Airdate: November 23, 2023) Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can speaks with Jen Kingfisher, Campaign Manager and Director of Community Partnerships of the Give Jefferson Campaign, the second part of our series on United Good Neighbor’s Give Jefferson Partnerships. Joining the discussion is Heather McCrae Wolf of The Benji Project and John Cantlon from St Vincent De Paul.
(Airdate: November 14, 2023) United Good Neighbors campaign “Give Jefferson” is now in full swing. Set in motion through the collaboration of the Port Townsend Paper Mill, our local paper, and the city council of Port Townsend in 1957, United Good Neighbors (UGN) has championed for the local organizations that provide for basic human needs of individuals and families. Join Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can as she speaks with Jen Kingfisher and two of the beneficiary organizations, First Steps and The Community Boat Project.
(Airdate: November 9, 2023) On this episode of Everybody Can we bring the final episode of our 3-part series speaking with The Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocates (JCIRA) who are invested in the lives of those who are immigrating to our community. On this episode series Missy Nielsen speaks with Courtney Morales Thrall about the multicultural resource center JCIRA has recently opened and the activities and services offered.
(Airdate: October 31, 2023) On this episode of Everybody Can we bring the second of a 3-part series focused on immigration to our listeners. The Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocates (JCIRA) are invested in the lives of those who are immigrating to our community. Facing multiple challenges, JCIRA comes alongside assisting their needs with the help of an outreach coordinator who helps them to navigate these challenges. Join us as Missy Nielsen visits with Natalia Duran, JCIRA Outreach Coordinator. Not only does Natalia help to build bridges across the communities they are settling into, but she also serves as an advocate providing vital assistance to immigrant families. Learn about how her passion was informed by volunteerism.
(Airdate: October 26, 2023) History is steeped in ideas sparked over cups of coffee. This humble cup of coffee is one of the origin stories of the Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocates (JCIRA). JCIRA serves our newer residents, immigrants, who are seeking to rebuild their lives, often fractured by poverty, conflict and political instability. Join Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can for the first part of a special 3-part series on this important topic. Board member Jean Walat helps to explain the often-misunderstood aspects and underpinnings of immigration as well as the services provided through JCIRA that serve to ease their settling in.
(Airdate: October 17, 2023) The Peninsula Trails Coalitions is one of three organizations working with the Puget Sound to Pacific Collaborative. This collaborative is working together to plan and build a 200-mile multi-use trail from the ferry docks of Bainbridge Island, Kingston, and Port Townsend to the Pacific Coast at La Push. Join Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can as she explores the opportunities to connect with folks on our Peninsula trailways with Peninsula Trails Coalition Vice President and Olympic Discovery Trails board member Merrily Mount, one of the stakeholders working towards this exciting goal.
(Airdate: October 3, 2023) Join Martha Trolin and Ben Bauermeister as they discuss with Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can some of the new projects at Skillmation. Skillmation is an organization invested in connecting volunteers to mentoring opportunities within the Jefferson County region. Through a unique database one can register their interests, skill sets and time availability to connect with students of all ages as a subject coach, play chess or spend time with a business professionals seeking mentoring. Lots of projects are percolating – don’t miss this episode.
(Airdate: September 19, 2023) Take a generous portion of adventure, mix in some garage engineering, some creative artistic license, add a healthy dose of humor and voila you have a prototype for one of the most captivating forms of racing: Kinetic Sculpture Racing. Michael Bitman maneuvers the ins and outs of the Kinetic Skulpture race as the Kourse Kommissioner and shares with Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can the history, art and engineering of this fun nonprofit. Connecting with this crowd guarantees belly laughs, engineering ingenuity, and artful opportunities.
(Airdate: July 25, 2023) Buzzy Donahue talks with Aba Kiser of the PT Film Festival about volunteering for the Film Festival and about the exciting future for the PT Film Festival.
(Airdate: July 11, 2023) The U.S. Lighthouse Society at Point Wilson is an organization that is restoring the Pt. Wilson Light Station. Their efforts also include advocating for this historic icon, providing tours and yes continued restoration. This historic icon continues to need a vigilant watch over its care and as such the US Lighthouse Society will be hosting a concert featuring Kevin Brooks of “The Oyster Boys. Join Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can as we discuss with Jeff Gales, Executive Director of the US Lighthouse Society, and keeper of the light Meleah Carter how one can help to keep the light shining on our Salish Sea.
