5/6: Jennifer Caringer, Helping Hands in WA

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Jennifer Caringer details the depth of volunteerism and rapid-response meeting of needs during the COVID-19 Emergency via the grassroots group Helping Hands in Washington. Interview begins at .

5/5: Chelsea McElroy, Vision Step Team Coach

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Coach Chelsea McElroy helps Tacoma’s youth make music with their bodies through the art of Step. Interview begins at .

5/4: Brendan Nelson, Hilltop Action Coalition Director

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Brendan Nelson shares some of the ways that Hilltop Neighborhood stays vibrant, resilient, and connected. Interview begins at .

5/1: Sam Mulvey, KTQA Laptop Distribution Project

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Becky interviews…Sam! He’s finally ready to share KTQA’s latest community project: refurbished laptops for needy students. Interview begins at …ish.

4/30: Chloe Eklof, Choir Teacher

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Chloe Eklof uses song to articulate the bittersweetness teachers feel for their students’ culminating milestones cut short. Featuring original tune “The Last Three Months.” Interview begins at .

4/29: Malia Somerville, Marine Mammal and Birds Curator

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Malia Somerville gives insight on how the non-human animals at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium are faring. She rattles off puffin factoids, explains the case of the wandering peacock, and shares her love of sea lions. Interview begins at .

4/28: Ahndrea Blue, Eloise’s Cooking Pot Director

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Ahndrea Blue shares how Eloise’s Cooking Pot food bank in East Tacoma continues to serve all members of the community in unique ways. Interview begins at .

4/27: Ali Bishins, Consultant, Artisan, and Community Leader

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Ali Bishins explains how community connections and a “local first” attitude can help individuals, businesses, and our neighborhoods thrive. Interview begins at .

4/24: Sarah Low, Tacoma Tree Foundation

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Sarah Low gives insight on how tree planting can increase civic and community engagement, and shares what it means to “tree-map” our city and its arboreal canopy. Interview begins at .

4/23: Robert Demko, Nutritionist

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Robert Demko talks about diet, food, identity, comfort, and health. Interview starts at .