Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight On The Community

Teeing Off on Homelessness: Father Joe’s Villages First Annual Golf Tournament is Set for September 24

August 2, 2021 Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight On The Community 0:30:00 0 Comments

  Deacon Jim Vargas, President & CEO of Father Joe’s Villages (FJV), and Mike Schleyhahn, Past Board Chair and Current Board Vice-Chairman, discuss the organization’s 1st Annual “Hope Lives Here Charity Golf Classic,” slated for Friday, September 24 at the nationally recognized Grand Del Mar Golf Club. Schleyhahn talks about the key FJV projects and…

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Creating Good Will in San Diego through Services That Puts the Community First

August 2, 2021 Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight On The Community 00:27:48 0 Comments

  Toni Giffin, President & CEO of Goodwill Industries of San Diego County, discusses the history of the venerable organization. She talks about the valuable employment and job training programs Goodwill offers, such as Ticket-to-Work, which supports career development for SSI and SSDI beneficiaries 18-64 years old. Giffin emphasizes the importance of having an inclusive…

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Organization Provides Critical Programs and Services as Mental Health Challenges Soar

August 2, 2021 Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight On The Community 00:29:29 0 Comments

  James C. Callaghan Jr., President & CEO of Mental Health Systems (MHS), is joined by colleague Wendy Broughton, Chief Operating Officer, to discuss the history of the organization and how it has been providing resources, recovery services, and support for a wide range of mental health issues in the eight California counties it serves….

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From Escondido to San Francisco To New Orleans: A Local Singer’s Journey to Fame

August 2, 2021 Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight On The Community 00:30:54 0 Comments

  Gabrielle Cavassa, singer, musician, and songwriter, chats about growing up in Escondido and how schooling in San Francisco began her love of jazz and her journey to the jazz capital of the world …New Orleans. Cavassa discusses her introduction to the Crescent City’s musical community. She talks about the release of her debut album…

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How Prominent San Diego Organization Works to Provide Nourishment and Care to Seniors in the Face of COVID and Beyond

July 29, 2021 Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight On The Community 00:30:30 0 Comments

  Brent Wakefield, President, and CEO of Meals on Wheels San Diego County chats about the efforts the organization has made during the pandemic to support the independence and well-being of seniors by providing the daily delivery of affordable, fresh meals to homebound seniors.  Wakefield discusses the $4 million donations from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott and the…

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Generating Jobs and a Better Powered California Through Sustainable Gas and Oil

July 29, 2021 Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight On The Community 00:28:32 0 Comments

  Mike Umbro, Partner, and CFO of Premier Resource Management, dispels common misconceptions about gas and oil production. He chats about Premier Resource Management’s efforts to generate jobs and give back to underrepresented communities and create innovative ways to use oil and gas.

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Invaluable Advice in Navigating the Tricky Landscape of Real Estate Today

July 29, 2021 Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight On The Community 00:29:31 0 Comments

  Vince Nowicki, Senior Vice President of Real Estate Lending at Mission Federal Credit Union, discusses the real estate market today; low mortgage rates; and low inventory to high demand ratio. Nowicki discusses how Mission Fed works closely with prospective homeowners to ease concerns through the stressful home buying process.  

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Novel Program Reshaping Perceptions of Being an Athlete for Kids and Parents

July 29, 2021 Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight On The Community 00:28:01 0 Comments

  David Sabi, Coach, Trainer, and Founder of Kid to Athlete, chats about the importance of redefining the term “athlete” through the Big4: physical, mental, emotional, and social wellness. Sabi discusses how parents can help foster this new perception of athletes in their children through a holistic look at athletics.  

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Shedding Light on Illiteracy Challenges and Eradicating Literacy Disparities in San Diego

July 21, 2021 Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight On The Community 00:31:21 0 Comments

  Jose Cruz, CEO of the San Diego Council of Literacy, discusses the need for literacy challenges to be recognized as a national priority and how the council is working to destigmatize the issue. Cruz chats about how the Council provides resources for individuals and families to raise literacy rates through its programs and its…

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Academy Squashes Disparities Through Sports and Academics to Inspire Students to Dream Big

July 21, 2021 Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight On The Community 00:31:22 0 Comments

  Blair Sadler, Board Chair for Access Youth Academy, and Susan Taylor, an Academy Board Member, discuss how the academy uses the game of squash to create equitable opportunities for underrepresented San Diego students to succeed in high school, get accepted to top-rated colleges, and move into their careers. Sadler and Taylor chat about the…

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