RocTalk

Mark Shuttleworth interviewed Laura Heltz, the Executive Director at the Veterans Outreach Center in Rochester. -Laura talked about a new partnership they have with a local company that designed an app called “Here Now Help.” -Laura said the

Mark Shuttleworth interviewed Carmen Carrasquillo, the Chief Program Officer and Nicole Seaman, Director of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities at the Charles Settlement House and Community Place of Greater Rochester. -Carmen talked about the history of the organization, how settlement houses started

Ed Smith spoke with Jessica Pawlukewicz, the Executive Director of Artisan Works. -Jessica talked about the history of the organization and how they got started. -She talked about the founder’s passion for art, cars, and the community.

Chuck Kelley spoke with Brian Kinel from the Don Litzelman Foundation. -Brian explained the history of the organization and how they have evolved over the years. – They started out providing a scholarship to a student in

Ed Smith spoke with Tami Becker, who volunteers and handles marketing and PR for Greece Residents Assisting Stray Pets. -Tami talked about some of the history of the organization and how they are a rescue organization but they

Ed Smith spoke with Cathy Iacviello, Director of Program Development and Corporate Compliance at Bridges for Brain Injury Inc. and Sara Sayor, Wildlife Education Program Director at Bridges for Brain Injury Inc, and Justin Parks, he attends

Ed Smith spoke with James Smith, the President of Nativity Preparatory Academy and Dipendra Harati, an alum of the Nativity Preparatory Academy. -James explained the mission of the school and layed out how they are different from a traditional

Ed Smith interviewed Mark Dwyer, Director of Marketing and Communications for Foodlink. -Mark talked about some recent data they received which showed a huge increase in food insecurity in 2024 in our area. -He said there was a

Ed Smith interviewed Mark Dwyer, Director of Marketing and Communications for Foodlink. -Mark talked about some recent data they received which showed a huge increase in food insecurity in 2024 in our area. -He said there was a

Ed Smith spoke with Ron Roberts from the Fairport Rotary Club, Nancy Ragues, Director of the Fairport Perinton Partnership and Fairport Rotary Club and Chris Pederon from Canandaigua National Bank. -Ron gave a explanation of the Fairport

Ed Smith interviewed Conor McKenna and Hunter Johnson, Associate Board Members at Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club in Rochester. -Conor and Hunter are chairs for the upcoming Bachelor Auction event. -They both talked about how they

Ed Smith interviewed Brenda Geglia, Foundation Vice President at Al Sigl Community of Agencies. -Brenda gave a brief history of how and why Al Sigl was formed. -She talked about the importance of collaboration between their seven member agencies.

Mark Shuttleworth interviewed Andrea Calloway, the Director of the Sunset House. -Andrea explained what a comfort care home is and how they operate -The Sunset House has two beds and patients going there for end of life care

Ed Smith spoke with Cathy Iacviello, Director of Program Development and Corporate Compliance at Bridges for Brain Injury Inc. and Sara Sayor, Wildlife Education Program Director at Bridges for Brain Injury Inc. -They explained the mission which

Ed Smith spoke with Dr. Bruce Ingersoll, Board Officer and Medical Director at Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services -Dr. Ingersoll explained how they continue to fill the gap with emergency vet car overnight and on weekends to provide

Ed Smith spoke with Amanda Miller, Director of Programs and Support Services at Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club. -Amanda talked about what she does in her role at Cancer Support Community -She talked about how they

Ed Smith interviewed Kathy Dyer, a music teacher and advisor for the theatre program at Greece Athena High School and Sophia Butera, a senior at Greece Athena High School who is playing the role of Ariel in

Mark Shuttleworth interviewed Karyn Rando, Director of Counseling Services at Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Rochester. -She explained that they are a Rochester non-profit that is focused on the financial wellness of families and individuals by providing them with

Mark Shuttleworth interviewed Andrea Calloway, the Director of the Sunset House. -She gave some history on the organization and how they started 37 years ago. -Andrea explained what a comfort home is and how they operate -She said

Mark Shuttleworth interviewed Anna Valeria, the CEO of the Open Door Mission in Rochester. -She talked about the history of the organization -Anna said the priorities of the organization are providing people in the community with meals, providing

Ed Smith spoke with Kristy Smorol, the Communications Director with the American Heart Association of Western and Central New York. -Kristy gave a recap of their Go Red Luncheon a few weeks ago. -She encouraged women to advocate