Community Connection

Lisa Mazzarella

An interview series dedicated to celebrating the incredible work of nonprofit organizations across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania. Airs each Friday on WVIA Radio during NPR’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered programs. Also available as an extended podcast.

  1. 12/19/2025

    Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS)

    Guests: Robert Delany, CEO, BLOCS, Bridget Chomko, Development Manager

    10 min

  2. 12/12/2025

    The Donald L. Heiter Community Center

    Guest: Annie Smith, President, Board of Directors at the Donald L. Heiter Community Center

    16 min

  3. 12/05/2025

    Helping Hands Society

    Guest: Mary Beth Koch, Executive Director, Helping Hands Society

    14 min

  4. 11/28/2025

    Souper Sundays, Inc.

    Guest: Justin Matus, Founder and President, Souper Sundays, Inc

    11 min

  5. 11/21/2025

    McGlynn Learning Center

    Guest: PeggyNork, Executive Director, The McGlynn Center

    25 min

  6. 11/14/2025

    Open Door Project

    Guest: Cheyenne Hartman, Executive Director, Open Door Project

    18 min

  7. 11/07/2025

    A Moment of Magic

    Guest: Kylee McGrane-Zarnoch, Founder and Executive Director, A Moment of Magic

    25 min

  8. 10/31/2025

    Good Samaritan Mission

    Guest: Carin Wharton, Executive Director

    15 min
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An interview series dedicated to celebrating the incredible work of nonprofit organizations across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania. Airs each Friday on WVIA Radio during NPR’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered programs. Also available as an extended podcast.

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