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Original programming produced in Tucson Arizona for KXCI Community Radio

12/18/2025

Amphi Liberation Mutual Aid

In this episode of Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie Engs is joined by Xavier and Maya from Amphi Liberation Mutual Aid, also known as ALMA. The conversation explores ALMA’s mission to support both unhoused and housed neighbors in the underserved Amphi area and surrounding neighborhoods through community-driven care.

6 min
12/02/2025

Zuzi Dance

In this episode of Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie Engs talks with Nanette Robinson, co-founder and artistic director of Zuzi Dance, a Tucson arts nonprofit celebrating its 26th year. Nanette shares how Zuzi Dance fosters personal expression and healing through movement, blending somatic practice, modern dance, and their distinctive approach to aerial arts. Nanette highlights the organization’s community-centered philosophy, from classes and workshops to their long-running Winter Solstice Celebration. The celebration is an annual performance that invites dancers, musicians, poets, and first-time performers to explore themes of darkness, light, and renewal. Nanette also offers a look at Zuzi’s upcoming season, including aerial…

6 min
11/13/2025

Serve Society

In this episode of Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie talks with Punit Dhesi, Executive Director and founder of Serve Society. Serve Society is a nonprofit collective of barbers and hair stylists dedicated to providing no-cost mobile hair care services to individuals in need, including people experiencing homelessness, those in recovery, veterans, at-risk youth, and others seeking dignity and confidence through a simple haircut.

6 min
10/21/2025

Desert Voices

In this episode of Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie talks with James Higgs, Artistic Director of Desert Voices. Desert Voices is an LGBTQIA+ community chorus whose mission is to foster community through song. James and Stephanie discuss the many ways the chorus brings that mission to life through thoughtful song choices and meaningful community engagement. They also share details about Desert Voices’ upcoming performances this fall.

5 min
10/16/2025

Tucson Film Festival 2025

Produced and Written by: Sarah Arellano A celebration of film, creativity, artistry, and voices in a time when censorship is a big issue continues on in Southern Arizona. October 9th marked the start of the 21st annual Tucson Film Festival, a four-day celebration of films, that ended with a closing showing on October 12th. The Tucson Film Festival, formerly known as the Tucson Music and Film Festival, has been active every year since 2005. The festival premiered at the 20th anniversary of the historic Club Congress with an opening screening of “High and Dry”(2005), a documentary about the Tucson music…

3 min
09/29/2025

University of Arizona Mobile Health Program

In this episode of Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie speaks with Dr. Nicole Person-Rennell, Medical Director of the University of Arizona Mobile Health Program, a long-standing initiative providing critical access to healthcare for uninsured community members throughout Southern Arizona.

5 min
09/13/2025

Read On Arizona

In this episode of Nonprofit Spotlight, Stephanie talks with Yissel Salafsky, Chief Executive Officer of Make Way for Books and Pima County Community Lead for Read On Arizona, the state’s early literacy initiative.

4 min
08/15/2025

Freddy Jay Walker - Locals Only

Freddy Jay Walker live in Studio 2A on Locals Only Full session recording on August 11, 2025 Connect with the artist: Freddy Jay Walker Host: Serpe Audio: Duncan Hudson, Walter Harrington Connect with KXCI: KXCI.org Listen to the live performance + interview here! About Freddy Jay Walker Freddy Jay Walker is a multifaceted artist from Arizona, known for his work as a composer, musician, director, model, and actor. He transitioned from a career in pharmaceuticals to pursue his passion for the arts. Walker is self-taught in several instruments, including drums, bass, guitar, and piano, and is also a music producer and arranger. He…

58 min

Original programming produced in Tucson Arizona for KXCI Community Radio

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