Everybody Can

(Airdate: July 22, 2021) Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can continues her discussion with District 1 Fire Chief Bret Black of about the extraordinary skill sets of our East Jefferson Fire & Rescue combination volunteer and career fire department. Learn how response time and serving a rural region located at the water’s edge has this fire district leaning heavily on volunteer support offering a breadth of experiences for those who serve us in these moments of crisis. Join us on this second part of our 2-part series as we discuss the training involved, career opportunities and the impact of volunteers to the mission of this critical service to our local community.

(Airdate: July 8, 2021) East Jefferson Fire & Rescue (EJFR) is a combination career and volunteer department serving Port Townsend and the surrounding area. District 1 Fire Chief Bret Black found this attribute of his new position attractive. New to Jefferson County, Chief Black was equally drawn to the unique aspects of our rural region. Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can had the opportunity to discuss with Chief Black the attributes of readiness along with how we can do our part to support this important service in our community. Join us for the first part of a two-part series to learn more about fire safety, hazard prevention and readiness for your family.

(Airdate: June 1, 2021) There is a “triad of care” supporting foster kids and their families in our community. Gary Frogner, Volunteer Coordinator of Office Moms and Dads and Elsa Golts, of Foster Care Support of Jefferson County speak about their organizations, which intertwine along the timeline of the children during the most critical and upsetting moments when they initially enter foster care. Listen in as Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can speaks with these passionate and caring folks assisting those families who have children living in dependency in real and tangible ways.

(Airdate: May 18, 2021) Has the thought of a child without a birthday cake ever crossed your mind? Hard to imagine, but it happens. Cake4Kids is powered by an amazing and compassionate group of volunteers who are mostly home-bakers. They bake the cake at home and deliver it to one of our partner agencies who support the youth. Cake4Kids supports the family by providing a custom birthday cake so every child can celebrate their special day “like any other kid”. Listen in to Everybody Can as Missy Nielsen talks with Cynthia Castro Sweet. Learn how these sweet gestures bring smiles to these families.

(Airdate: May 4, 2021) 4H is an organization that believe in the power of young people is America’s
largest youth development organization – empowering nearly six million young people across the U.S. with the skills to lead for a lifetime. Listen in as Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can chats with Cliff Moore WSU Extension Office Director about how 4H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. Whether it’s learning to build a robot, care for a horse, or do great photography, 4-H volunteer leaders and staff make sure that youth have a safe place to dive right into what they want to learn.

(Airdate: April 20, 2021) Join Missy Nielsen on Everybody Can as she discusses with Dave Winters and Stephanie Moran, two individuals who discovered they share a passion and joined forces to tackle the growing problem of garbage found on our beaches, trails and just about anywhere these two go on a walk. Dave and Stephanie describe how their daily walk evolved into the Jefferson County WA Trash Task Force, uniting their efforts and inviting others to join in. Listen in and hear about best practices for collecting waste and how you can participate to reduce this growing problem in our county.

(Airdate: April 6, 2021) This student-led organization is dedicated to taking action to mitigate climate change not only at the local level, but also advocate for changes at community and state levels. These students have pressed legislative changes such as the straw ban and have presented their work to aspiring Washington state middle school students also committed to protecting the environment. Listen in as co-presidents Lochlan Krupa and Hailey Gallagher, discuss with Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can their legislative efforts towards an “idling ban” as well as their plans for a demonstration native garden. Join us!

Everybody Can airs alternate weeks on Tuesdays or Thursdays, in the noon hour.

(Airdate: March 16, 2021) The Washington State University Extension Office of Jefferson County is a resource that provides educational programs and brings to our community the broad resources of a major university. Join Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can as she discusses with Cliff Moore, Director of the WSU Jefferson County Extension Office, the history, the opportunities and the ongoing programs that serve our county.

(Airdate: March 2, 2021) On this episode of Everybody Can, Missy Nielsen speaks with PTHS students Melanie Bakin and Grace Wentzel, representatives from the Key Club and InterAct Clubs of Port Townsend High School. These student-led organizations prioritize community outreach while developing leadership skills. Join us for this conversation as we discuss the impact this has had for these inspiring students and the community members they touch.

(Airdate: February 16, 2021) Each of us has the opportunity to participate and shape the community we choose to live in. From time to time we run across folks who fly far under the radar, serving our community in the most humble and discreet ways. Consider the journey of these individuals and the contagious impact they have on our community. Join Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can as she speaks with Kevin Campbell and the Gardening Crone on F Street about how they both found a way to give back to the community in their own unique way.