Mission Fed Credit Union proudly sponsors “Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight on the Community”, the Nation’s longest-running community podcast, now in its 19th year. We aim to amplify the voices of social impact organizations, social entrepreneurs, local non-profits, and other community champions who help shape the culture, creativity, and connectivity that drive the San Diego community to ever higher levels.
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Longtime Reading Advocate “Un-Retires” to Create “Reading Legacies”
Betty Mohlenbrock, winner of the prestigious Peter Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation and Congressional Medal of Honor Society “Community Service Hero” Award, discusses her passion and legacy of shining a light on the power of reading aloud to children. Mohlenbrock talks about the founding of her newest venture: Reading...
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Council Celebrates 35th Year Promoting Importance of Championing Literacy for All
Jose Cruz, President & CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, chats about the Council’s relentless focus on advocating the invaluable literacy services offered by the Council’s literacy affiliates. Cruz talks about the Council’s top initiatives and challenges.
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Providing Critical Healthcare to Vulnerable Seniors in Their Own Homes is Core to West PACE’s National Model of Comprehensive Care
Azaria Taber, Center Director for Gary and Mary West PACE, is joined by her colleague, Drey Aguilar, a West PACE Recreational Therapy Assistant, to talk about their company’s mission to ensure that low-income, vulnerable seniors receive healthcare in their homes. Taber and Aguilar discuss the West PACE’s “Community Holiday...
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Nationally Acclaimed Improvisational Comedy Troupe Brings High Octane Show to San Diego Rep Theatre
Katie Caussin, an actor from the world-famous Second City comedy troupe, chats about the company’s high energy, fearlessly funny production of She the People, playing at San Diego’s venerable San Diego Repertory Theatre through December 5.
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Diabetes Research Connection Will Not Rest Until Type 1 Diabetes is Eliminated
Karen Hooper, Executive Director of the Diabetes Research Connection, chats about her organization’s mission to raise research dollars for early-career scientists to develop and implement innovative studies that will lead to the eradication of Type 1 diabetes.
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Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by Creating Profitable Businesses
Ruth-Ann Thorn, Board Chairwoman of the Rincon Economic Development Corporation, discusses the rich and diverse culture of her Rincon Band, including the development of revenue-generating businesses for the Band.
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