Community Spotlight Show

Hosted ByDrew Schlosberg

The Community Spotlight Show Is Hosted By Drew Schlosberg, Community And Public Relations Manager For The San Diego Union-Tribune, Profiles Non-Profits, Community Organizations And Heros That Are Making A Difference.

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Military Workforce Readiness Summit Showcases Three E’s: Education, Employment and Entrepreneurship

Maurice Wilson, President-Executive Director of Reboot Workshop, and Eve Nasby of the San Diego Veteran’s Coalition, discuss the daylong Saturday, September 14, 2019 Military, Veterans, and Spouse Workforce Readiness Summit and Resource Fair at Liberty Station.

Organizations Join Forces for Foster Youth Benefit Gig

Virgo Villajin, Youth Services Coordinator for Just in Time For Foster Youth (JIT), is joined by Brooke LaFrance, President of the San Diego County Public Defender Community Outreach Committee, to discuss the Saturday, September 14 Casino Royale benefit at the San Diego Museum of Natural History in Balboa Park....

zero8hundred Provides Skills and Resources to Ensure Smooth Transition from Military to Civilian Life

Stephanie Kiesel, CEO of zero8Hundred, talks about her organization’s early intervention work with those in the military who will be joining the civilian ranks after their military service.

5TH Annual GI Film Festival Shines Light on Those Who Serve

Richie Coleman, Colonel USMC (Ret.), an Advisory Committee Member for the Fifth Annual GI Film Festival, is joined by filmmaker Jeanne Scott to chat about the festival that will run from September 24 through 27 at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park and September 28 and 29...

Britfield & the Lost Crown Exhilarates Readers from Middle School to Octogenarians

Author Chad Stewart, discusses his first novel, Britfield & the Lost Crown, and next week’s national book tour that will take him to 16 state.

Taste Buds to Overflow at March of Dimes’ “Signature Chef’s Gala” in October

Heidi Lang, Executive Director of the March of Dimes San Diego, is joined by Marta Bills, Director of Maternal and Child Health for San Diego and Inland Empire, chat about the organization’s mission to reduce premature birth, the largest contributor of infant death. Lang and Bills are joined by...

San Diego Seals Grow Lacrosse Footprint in San Diego

Steve Govett, President of the San Diego Seals Lacrosse Team, and Stefani Polonia, Senior Account Executive, talk about the great vibe the Seals generated in its inaugural 2018-2019 year, as the team looks to replicate its success on and off the field for the upcoming 2019-2020 season.

Independent Cinematic Storytelling at its Best at Annual San Diego International Film Festival

Tonya Mantooth, CEO and Artistic Director for the San Diego International Film Festival, is joined by Festival Board Member, Naila Chowdhurry, to discuss the nationally recognized Festival that will run from October 15-20.

The San Diego Rescue Mission Never Sleeps

Donnie Dee, President & CEO of the San Diego Rescue Mission, is joined by the Allegra Vieux, the organization’s Marketing & Events Coordinator, talk about the Rescue Mission’s 12th Annual “Sleepless San Diego” fundraiser that will take place September 7 and 8 at Liberty Station.