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Discussion with Denise Thomas-Morrow CEO/Director of Healthy Moves. Healthy Moves brings movement, fitness, and fun to elementary students. The organization provides fun ways for kids to get the physical activity needed to be healthy. Visit them at http://www.hm4kids.org.

Discussion with Bill Lueders, Managing Editor of The Progressive. A voice for peace, social justice, and the common good! Since 1909, The Progressive magazine has aimed to amplify voices of dissent and voices under-represented in the mainstream, with a goal of championing grassroots progressive politics. Their bedrock values are nonviolence and freedom of speech. Visit them at http://www.progressive.org.

Discussion with Lindsey Grayzel and Ken Ward. We talked about the film The Reluctant Radical, climate change, and what the environmental movement needs to do to properly address climate change. THE RELUCTANT RADICAL is a film about activist Ken Ward. The film follows Ken as he confronts his fears and puts himself in the direct path of the fossil fuel industry to combat climate change. Community screening, Monday May 7th at 6:30pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 13th & Chambers. Suggested $10 donation. Meet Ken and the videographers (Lindsey Grayzel) who documented it so beautifully. All proceeds go to the Valve Turners Defense Fund. https://www.thereluctantradicalmovie.com

Guests Karen Rainsong and Wendy Ames-Dionisio joined the program. Singing Creek Educational Center inspires children and families toward an appreciation of local history through hands-on interactive learning. https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/

Talked with John Abbe, Communication Coordinator and Jana Thrift, Station Manager about KEPW. Discussed the organization’s mission, how community members can get their own radio show, upcoming events, current programs, and Nonprofit Eugene’s upcoming schedule.

Talked with Diane Bolte-Silverman. SPOT is an all-volunteer, nonprofit working to end dog overpopulation in our community. They raise funds to assist low/no-income dog owners in Lane County to spay or neuter their dogs. http://www.spotspayneuter.org/

Eric Braman, Arts Education Program Coordinator, was our guest from Lane Arts Council. Learn what they do to support arts in our community.

Ann Shaffer and Chryss Allaback were the guests. Middle Eastern Dance Guild of Eugene is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to provide a venue to foster performance, education, and enjoyment of Middle Eastern Dance and music.

Guests were Karen Scheeland and Kari Welch. Founded in 1929, The VLT is one of the nation’s oldest community theaters. They produce shows that excite the imagination and warm hearts. They are a gem in the Eugene community.

Population Connection President and CEO John Seager was the guest. Population Connection is a non-profit organization that raises awareness of population challenges and advocates for improved global access to family planning and reproductive health care. The organization was founded in 1968.

NAACP Lane County Program Coordinator Brittany Judson and ACT-SO Chair Ayasha Dechantell were the guests.

Wiggly Tales Dog Rescue Board President Cheryl Smith and foster volunteer Vivian joined the program.

Emerald City Roller Derby athletes Tankerbelle and Sproutfire joined the program. Aired 2/3/18.

Discussion with Encircle Films board members Kristine Jensen and Paul Howard. Airdate 1/27/18

350 Eugene co-founders and directors Patty Hine and Deb McGee joined the program. Learn about their work to help raise awareness of and organize direct action around institutions and policies driving climate change. Airdate 1/20/18

Classic Nonprofit Eugene episode with Spiraling Toward Joy. Executive Director, Barb Ryan joined our program. Their purpose is to empower individuals with the tools and resources to find and sustain core happiness within themselves and their communities. It does this by teaching practical skills through classes, workshops, and related activities.

Classic Nonprofit Eugene episode with Downtown Languages. Executive Director, Paulina Romo joined our program. Their mission is to increase opportunities for immigrants and build respect and understanding across cultures by providing language, literacy, and other educational programs.

Classic Nonprofit Eugene episode with Center for Community Counseling. Melissa, Grace, and John joined our program. The center is a nonprofit mental health organization and for more than three decades has been a resource for low-income and uninsured adults in Lane County who are in need of mental health services but have no other means of receiving assistance.

Classic Nonprofit Eugene episode with Community Supported Shelters. Kristin and Erik joined our program. This nonprofit's focus is creating low-cost/big impact strategies for supplying safe basic shelter and a supportive community to those in need.

Classic Nonprofit Eugene episode with ToolBox Project. Anya and Beth, co-founders of The Toolbox Project, joined our program. This nonprofit serves the Eugene-Springfield metro area by providing members with low-cost access to building repair and garden tools to transform their homes, businesses and neighborhoods. Their goal is to help individuals, families and neighborhoods thrive by creating a space where we can all share, build and grow together.