Nancy Sasaki, President & CEO, United Way of San Diego County, and Bill York, President & CEO, 2-1-1 San Diego, two stalwarts serving the San Diego community, discuss their collaboration to help San Diego citizens and families learn the ins and outs of the Earned Income Tax Credit. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is…

Noemi Romo, Director of Health Education Services at La Maestra Community Health Centers, joins the podcast to discuss how La Maestra serves the San Diego Community by providing quality healthcare and education to all patients. For more information, please visit: https://lamaestra.org/

Kevin LaChapelle, Chief Executive Officer of the San Diego American Indian Health Center, joins the podcast to discuss the impactful center and how they strive to decrease disparities currently facing San Diego’s Urban American Indian and under-served populations. To learn more, you can visit their website: https://sdaihc.org/about-us/

Molly Nocon, CEO of Noah Homes, chats about the organization’s 38 years of providing exceptional residential care for adults with developmental disabilities; its annual Enchanted Village event; the need for more housing choices for developmentally challenged adults; and the relationship of Alzheimer’s to the Down syndrome population.

Luis Monteagudo, Jr., Vice President of Community Relations for 2-1-1 San Diego, chats about the region’s trusted source for information and connections to the community, health, and disaster resources. The highly trained 2-1-1 San Diego staff works around the clock to provide critical information in 200 languages to people connecting to 2-1-1.  Monteagudo talks about 2-1-1’s Community…

Marie-Pier Vaudry, Founder of Gleam in Your Eye, discusses her company’s monthly subscription box of sensory-stimulating games and activities for people with moderate-stage dementia.  Marie-Pier is joined by Alejandra Pulido, Care Consultant & Education Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association of San Diego/Imperial County, to talk about her organization’s programs and services.

Dr. Mike Haynie, Founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, discusses the Institute’s mission to assist veterans and their families navigate the myriad community services focusing on the transition from military to civilian life.  Haynie chats about the critical need for public/private sponsorship in this transition space.

David Dearie, Military Affairs representative at USAA, chats about the mission of the company and the importance of financial security for the military community. Dearie discusses his company’s long-time support of key military family initiatives.

Eve Nasby, President of Bands of Hands, is joined by John Pope, Director of Operations for Rx Delivered Now, to talk about how her company has helped Pope’s business thrive by providing valuable HR services that enable Pope and his team to focus on revenue-generating strategies.

Susan Griffin, Executive Director of Hannah’s Family Center, discusses the mission of the Center to help families rebuild bonds in the face of trauma and crisis. Griffith highlights the upcoming Peace in the Family 5k Run and Walk that will take place February 5 at Liberty Stations NTC park.