Rescuers radio show

Dinah Brooks
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The Rescuers radio show provides an opportunity to spotlight people who are working behind the scenes to make this world a better place. These people serve as inspiration and idea starters to encourage others to find creative ways to impact their community, their city, and the world.Host Art Brooks has spent his career in broadcasting, both as on-air talent and in representing the industry as president and CEO of the Arizona Broadcasters Association for nearly 30 years. He was the driving force behind an Emmy-winning series of documentaries on drug abuse that combined a phone bank of 100 seasoned counselors and history-making "roadblock," as every TV station in Arizona and many radio stations broadcast the groundbreaking show on the same day at the same time. He also was instrumental in starting AZ AMBER Alert (one of two states in the nation where broadcasters initiated the program), helped form the Native American Broadcast Institute at Northern Arizona University and consulted with broadcasters in Bulgaria to help build commercial radio as the country was coming out of communism.Rescuers airs 5:30-6 p.m. AZ time Thursdays on KPXQ-AM Faith Talk 1360, beginning May 7, 2020. Based in Phoenix, it is available internationally online. We invite you to submit names of heroes you think would be good subjects for the show - just message us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rescuersradioshow/

  1. The farewell Rescuers show – Art Brooks

    MAR 26

    The farewell Rescuers show – Art Brooks

    What began as a project to spotlight people making a difference in our community grew far beyond initial expectations. When Art Brooks sat behind a mic for the first Rescuers show in 2020, COVID had just closed down workplaces across the country. It was not an auspicious time to start a new project, but it was the ideal time to introduce stories that would bring light and hope into a troubled era. And so it did. For nearly six years and a total of 304 shows, Art shared stories of people and organizations who exhibited fortitude, creativity, compassion, and countless hours to help others and make this world a better place. Hear how the program was started, some of the amazing guests who have been featured through the years, and how a diagnosis of Alzheimer's led to Art is choosing to say farewell to listeners around the globe. For the final show, Art will be interviewed by his wife Dinah, whose role is typically booking guests and handling media. Special thanks go to those who supported the show through the years, both financially and through prayer, especially Rick and Chris Johnson of RC Fasteners who were steadfast encouragers. On this, the last day, we leave that legacy of hope and light. Art Brooks – you are a rescuer! Click here to learn more about the Rescuers and listen to all 304 shows: https://rescuersradioshow.org/ Original air date: March 26, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
  2. Women Deserve Better - Marc Burmich

    MAR 19

    Women Deserve Better - Marc Burmich

    Unplanned pregnancies create a wealth of challenges. For the woman who is expecting. For the father, regardless of the circumstances. For the family, and for the community. Choices Pregnancy Centers of Greater Phoenix was founded with the vision of serving the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of women and families who are in crisis because of an unplanned pregnancy. Choices is one of the largest and most comprehensive pregnancy resource services in the nation, with four clinics in the Phoenix area. As president and CEO, Marc Burmich leads a team of client advocates and medical professionals who provide pregnancy options, abortion information, STD testing, sexual health and relationships, and post-abortion support. They provide free pregnancy tests, free ultrasounds, and referrals for prenatal care. Their assistance goes beyond that. They build teams to support their clients based on their needs, including issues like health insurance, adoption services, housing, food, financial assistance, parenting classes and more. There's even a Baby Boutique with free baby supplies. Choices provides information about all options, although they don’t perform or refer individuals to abortion clinics. Their medical professionals and advocates work to try and help clients find their own answers, and give them the tools to be successful parents or assist with adoption services.  Ultimately, they believe no one should ever be forced to make a quick decision, especially one that affects your body and mind. Click here to learn more about Choices: https://choicesaz.com  Original air date March 19, 2026.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
  3. Connecting students & veterans – Michelle DiMuro

    MAR 12

    Connecting students & veterans – Michelle DiMuro

    It’s an intergenerational project that connects our country’s veterans and high school students who together build relationships and immortalize priceless memories. Michelle DiMuro leads Imprints of Honor, whose mission is to recognize veterans, preserve America’s heritage, and develop students as future leaders. Bridging the gap between civilian and military life, they strive to develop students' character and civic responsibility, while recognizing our veterans' legacy of service. Over the past 20 years, the organizations has touched many lives: 59,748 students impacted via veteran presentations 2,927 veteran oral histories 3,101 student authors 20 volumes of published veteran stories 111 scholarships and over $231,000 awarded Pilot programs in Florida and Tennessee 600+ civic engagement activities These oral histories are published in mammoth volumes, recognizing the impact our veterans have had in our history. The veterans have the satisfaction of knowing their service will be remembered, and the students not only learn valuable skills, but get to meet history face-to-face. Click here to learn more about Imprints of Honor: https://www.imprintsofhonor.org/ Original air date: March 12, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
  4. Teaching next gen investigators – Kelly Crockett

    MAR 5

    Teaching next gen investigators – Kelly Crockett

    When an individual goes missing or is the victim of a violent crime, the entire family suffers. And when that case lingers without resolution, the pain can impact generations. Kelly Crockett is an instructor of Forensic Science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott. Her passion is cold cases, rooted in service to her community, to victims, and to the families who are still waiting for answers. More than that, as a professor, she is passing that passion on to the next generation of students with the university’s Cold Case Project. Working in partnership with the State Attorney General’s Office and several local police departments, she and her students work directly on missing persons and cold case homicide investigations. That  work not only prepares the next generation of forensic investigators for the future, but also provides meaningful support to victims’ families when a case is solved – truly the most rewarding aspect. As a wife and mother, Kelly is driven by the belief that every family deserves truth, dignity, and – when possible – closure. Original air date: March 5, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
  5. Partnering for healthy communities – Jeri Royce

    FEB 26

    Partnering for healthy communities – Jeri Royce

    Advance Community specializes in care, love and concern for people – beginning with the Latino community in Phoenix more than 50 years ago, and now serving in seven countries in Mexico, Latin and South America. Committed to transforming lives in communities both locally and globally, the organization focuses on improving health outcomes for under-resourced communities through nutrition, health education, disease prevention, and medical care. In Arizona, they provide nutritious meals and food boxes, health education, and disease prevention programs to vulnerable populations, including Latino seniors and families. Internationally, they partner with local nonprofits in Nicaragua, Bolivia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, and Guatemala to deliver life-changing surgeries, health education, and support for health and breastfeeding, as well as access to clean water, sustainable agriculture, and ecological home-building. Their culturally responsive approach ensures that every initiative—from nutrition boxes to building water systems in remote communities, empowers individuals and builds lasting, healthy futures. Advance Community’s work bridges gaps in healthcare access, and empowers individuals to lead healthier, more hopeful lives. Every initiative is intentionally designed to uplift the most vulnerable among us. Jeri Royce has led the organization for the past eight years, as Advance Community’s first female CEO. Her extensive background in nonprofits includes serving as vice president and deputy director at Points of Light Foundation in Washington, D.C., and as an instructor at the ASU Lodestar Nonprofit Management Institute. The organization’s original name – Esperança – means “hope.” Jeri and her passionate team continue reaching more people in more ways, because when communities thrive, the world becomes a better place for all. We are honored to recognize Advance Community as the Rescuer’s 300th show. Click here to learn more about Advance Community: https://advancecommunity.org/ Original air date: February 26, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
  6. Hope for every woman - Elizabeth Ayers-Cluff

    FEB 19

    Hope for every woman - Elizabeth Ayers-Cluff

    It haunted her. When Elizabeth Ayers-Cluff was diagnosed with her first round of breast cancer, she was grateful for her circle of friends who provided her with support and hope. They walked with her through treatment, remission, and the countless challenges, and treatments, including nine failed reconstruction surgeries. But she was haunted thinking about other women on a similar journey without critical resources or that kind of support. So she helped one woman. From that beginning, she formed Impact One Breast Cancer Foundation. The organization provides a wealth of supplies, including prosthetics, bras, wigs, and post-surgical garments. They distribute supplies through Hope in a Box. Even more important, Impact One also helps provide emotional support, education, awareness, services, and external resources for women and family. They alleviate the financial and emotional stress as well as fulfill the physical need one experiences during the treatment and recovery stages. Because she believes no woman should have to battle cancer alone. Click here to learn more about Impact One Breast Cancer Foundation: https://impactone.pink/ Original air date: February 19, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
  7. A community of belonging - Jackie Parks

    FEB 12

    A community of belonging - Jackie Parks

    There are many services for the unhoused in the Valley. But Pastor Jackie Parks saw the need in her own community, and couldn't wait for someone else to reach out. She and the members of her church created Community House to provide community, dignity, and hope for neighbors in need. What makes them different is their focus on relationships and hospitality, They support people in their journey to get off the streets through Day Relief Centers, meals together, worship gatherings, outreach and community events. But they help them as friends and neighbors, not as well-meaning strangers. That love expresses itself through showers, toiletries, a clothing closet, hair cuts, weekly dinners, case management, and partnership with like-minded organizations providing critical services. Pastor Jackie has led the movement. She is passionate about people and their stories, and convicted that she cannot preach about Jesus and how he loved people in the margins of society, without following His example to do the same. Click here to learn more about Community House: https://communityhouseaz.org/ Original air date: February 12, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
  8. Growing gardens & community - Rodney Smith

    FEB 5

    Growing gardens & community - Rodney Smith

    Rodney Smith is the Community Outreach Manager for TigerMountain Foundation, an organization formed to help build flourishing neighborhood gardens ... and so much more. It helps build genuine self-value and competency in participants that enables people to rise above poverty. The program uses gardening to touch lives in many ways, to:  Restore pride in a community through beautification of vacant lots. Inspire people to volunteer and engage in their community. Provide youth the skills they need to prepare them for employment—and a better life. Provide people on-the-job opportunities through landscaping, planting in community gardens, and selling and marketing what they grow at farmers’ markets. TigerMountain empowers adults and youth as they garden alongside capable volunteer professionals who encourage and mentor them through every step.  Participants plant, grow and harvest produce they can use in their home. Local youth, troubled teens and adults get paying jobs taking care of our gardens where they learn what it means to be a valued and dependable worker. Garden produce is available at local farmer’s markets. Participants provide landscaping services to local residents and businesses. Through this program, they learn real on-the-job skills. And the services provide operating income for TigerMountain. 100% of the funds TigerMountain makes from landscaping and gardening are invested back into the community. Rodney has experienced first-hand the life-changing potential of TigerMountain, where the mission is simple: To empower communities to better themselves from within. To learn more about the TigerMountain Foundation, click here: https://tigermountainfoundation.org/ Original air date: February 5, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Rescuers radio show provides an opportunity to spotlight people who are working behind the scenes to make this world a better place. These people serve as inspiration and idea starters to encourage others to find creative ways to impact their community, their city, and the world.Host Art Brooks has spent his career in broadcasting, both as on-air talent and in representing the industry as president and CEO of the Arizona Broadcasters Association for nearly 30 years. He was the driving force behind an Emmy-winning series of documentaries on drug abuse that combined a phone bank of 100 seasoned counselors and history-making "roadblock," as every TV station in Arizona and many radio stations broadcast the groundbreaking show on the same day at the same time. He also was instrumental in starting AZ AMBER Alert (one of two states in the nation where broadcasters initiated the program), helped form the Native American Broadcast Institute at Northern Arizona University and consulted with broadcasters in Bulgaria to help build commercial radio as the country was coming out of communism.Rescuers airs 5:30-6 p.m. AZ time Thursdays on KPXQ-AM Faith Talk 1360, beginning May 7, 2020. Based in Phoenix, it is available internationally online. We invite you to submit names of heroes you think would be good subjects for the show - just message us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rescuersradioshow/

Information

  • Creator
    Dinah Brooks
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    301
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Rescuers radio show