WY We Serve

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Hosted by AmeriCorps VISTAs Kristen Glennie and Thomas Liu, "WY We Serve" is a podcast about the nonprofit and small business community across Wyoming. Founded by Hugh Ford, Ken Wallace and Dan Dorsch This material is based upon work supported by AmeriCorps. Opinions or points of view expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official position of, or a position that is endorsed by, AmeriCorps.

  1. 10-01-2022

    36 – Veteran's Rock: Rock Solid Support for Homeless Veterans, Veterans in Need, and their Families

    In this episode, Thomas and Kristen speak with Cindy Stockdale and Bob Dockins from Veteran's Rock, a small, passionate non-profit that provides a broad array of essential services for Veterans and their families in Cheyenne, WY. Providing winter clothing, furniture, conversation, showers, coffee and a cookie, Veteran's Rock is where those who served can find what they need "all in one place". Cindy and Bob tell us about their journey setting up the organization, the struggles they and those they serve face, and express gratitude at the giving spirit of Cheyenne. Follow the links below to learn more about Veteran's Rock, and contact them to find out how you can support their mission! Phone Number: 307-514-0035 Location: 605 S. Greeley Highway, Suite 1, Cheyenne, WY 82007 Email: veteransrockchey@gmail.com

    38 min

  2. 02-11-2021

    35 - City Kids Wilderness Project: Building Resiliency. Broadening Horizons. Ensuring Skills for Success.

    After a brief hiatus, Thomas and Kristen talk to Katie Guerin from the City Kids Wilderness Project. City Kids is a non-profit organization founded on the belief the enriching life experiences for DC youth can enhance their lives, the lives of their families, and the greater community. Katie tells us about the core framework of experiential learning, year-round academic opportunities, City Kid's commitment to diversity and inclusion, and most of all: their summer trips to Jackson, where the kids are fully immersed in a hands-on outdoor education. Follow the links below to learn more about City Kids, Support their mission, and keep up with their latest adeventures! City Kids Website: https://citykidsdc.org/ Support - https://citykidsdc.org/donate/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citykidswildernessproject/ Make the Magic Happen! -- Theme Music: "Dirt Rhodes" by Kevin MacLeod

    33 min

  3. 14-09-2021

    34 – Raymond Macchia, LAW

    On Kristen and Thomas' first podcast without Hugh or Dan, we interview Raymond Macchia, the Executive Director of Legal Aid Wyoming (LAW),a federally funded, non-profit law firm providing legal assistance to low-income individuals living in Wyoming. He talks to us about the recent creation of LAW, the deep need for more legal aid that Wyoming faces, and what has been, and needs to be, done to help fix our legal system. Reach the Legal Aid Hotline at: 1-877-432-9955 Find more info about them online at: https://www.lawyoming.org And follow LAW at: https://www.facebook.com/lawyoming Make the magic happen!

    35 min

  4. 30-08-2021

    33 - Laramie County Library: Connecting Communities Through Reading

    On Hugh and Dan’s farewell episode, we interview Carey Hartmann, the County Library for Laramie County. Carey has been with the Laramie County Library System for over 40 years. She talks to us about the history of the library as well as the changes she has seen throughout her time here. Carey also describes current library programming including efforts to provide services to rural populations, the children summer reading challenge and the exhibits coming soon on display. Visit Laramie County Library’s website: https://lclsonline.org/ And be sure to stop by one of the library’s branches in Cheyenne, Burns, or Pine Bluffs! Follow LCLS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaramieCountyLibrary And on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lclsonline?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Happy reading!

    47 min

  5. 23-08-2021

    32 - Amy Spieker: Public Health in Laramie County

    After a week's hiatus, we're back with another great interview! On Thomas' first episode as a cohost, we sit down and chat with our good friend Amy Spieker, Director of Community Health and Analysis at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center and Executive Director of the Laramie County Community Partnership (LCCP). Amy talks to us about turning data into action. She discusses the Laramie County Health Needs Assessment and talks about some of the exciting public health initiatives happening in Cheyenne such as the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program with the Cheyenne Police Department. Learn more about the LCCP: http://www.laramiecountyhealthmatters.org/ Learn more about Community Health at CRMC: https://www.cheyenneregional.org/location/wyoming-institute-of-population-health/ Follow the LCCP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lccpartnership - - - Theme Music: "Dirt Rhodes" by Kevin MacLeod

    39 min

  6. 09-08-2021

    31 - Planning and Development in the City of Cheyenne

    On Kristen's inaugural podcast as a cohost, we sit down with Charles Bloom and Mark Christensen.  Charles is the head of Planning and Development with the City of Cheyenne, and Mark works alongside him as Planner II.  We talk with Charles and Mark about Cheyenne's recent growth as a city and how they are facilitating affordable development through intentional planning.  They also walk us through the exciting West Edge Redevelopment, which is revitalizing the west side of Cheyenne.  Lastly, we look towards the future and discuss the Connect 2045 Transportation Update as well as the F.E. Warren missile upgrades coming later this decade. Learn more about the City of Cheyenne's Planning and Development Department on their website: https://www.cheyennecity.org/Your-Government/Departments/Planning-and-Development-Department - - - Theme Music: "Dirt Rhodes" by Kevin MacLeod

    57 min

  7. 02-08-2021

    30 - Kristen and Thomas: Introducing the New Hosts of WY We Serve

    We have a very special episode today.  Hugh and Dan introduce and interview the new hosts of the WY We Serve podcast, Kristen and Thomas, who will be taking over the show at the end of the summer.  Kristen is serving this year as the VISTA with the Aging Division at the Wyoming Department of Health, and Thomas is taking over Ken's role as the VISTA with Equal Justice Wyoming.  They tell us a bit about their backgrounds, what drew them to Wyoming and, most importantly, why they serve. Check out the AmeriCorps VISTA Program at Equal Justice Wyoming: https://equaljustice.wy.gov/index.php/about-us/americorps-vista-program Visit EJW's website: https://equaljustice.wy.gov And the EJW Foundation's website: https://www.equaljusticewyomingfoundation.org Learn more about the Wyoming Department of Health's Aging Division: https://health.wyo.gov/aging/ - - - Theme Music: "Dirt Rhodes" by Kevin MacLeod

    29 min

  8. 26-07-2021

    29 - Community Action of Laramie County: Poverty Reduction Through Self-Sufficiency

    Happy Frontier Days!  This week we interview Rebecca Minyard, Program Director of Kinship Support Services and Self-Sufficiency with Community Action of Laramie County (CALC).  Rebecca walks us through Community Action's origins as well as her work with Project Hope and Kinship Support Services at CALC.  She also explains the various housing, case management, healthcare and rental assistance programs CALC administers to help people get back on their feet. Learn more on CALC's website: http://www.calc.net/ Follow CALC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CommunityActionofLaramieCounty - - - Theme Music: "Dirt Rhodes" by Kevin MacLeod

    32 min
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Hosted by AmeriCorps VISTAs Kristen Glennie and Thomas Liu, "WY We Serve" is a podcast about the nonprofit and small business community across Wyoming. Founded by Hugh Ford, Ken Wallace and Dan Dorsch This material is based upon work supported by AmeriCorps. Opinions or points of view expressed in this program are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official position of, or a position that is endorsed by, AmeriCorps.

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