Some of the most heart-warming community building happens on a one-to-one basis, connecting the most vulnerable neighbors among us with caring individuals. This is the magic of Mobile Meals of Wenatchee, a pint-sized, humble...
Leslie was so much more than a talented vocal teacher. That in itself was so much. The Wenatchee valley was blessed to have her. But she was also a one-in-a-million friend, mentor, second mom,...
[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5306596/height/90/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/” height=”90″ width=”450″ placement=”top”] This episode highlights the powerful community-building efforts of Mobile Meals of Wenatchee, a nonprofit volunteer-driven organization that serves hot nutritious meals to some of our community’s most vulnerable adults....
Salmon recovery in North Central Washington has to a great extent proved to be a collaborative, community-centered exercise rather than one by driven by top-down regulatory enforcement. The culture in this region is that...
“When we look today at a culture and society that has become increasingly polarized… we have really got to look at how deeply and profoundly we are connected together and how we need to...
[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/5276922/height/90/width/450/theme/standard/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/autoplay/no/preload/no/no_addthis/no/direction/forward/” height=”90″ width=”450″ placement=”top”]This podcast features Bishop Emeritus William Skylstad of Spokane, who has been an outspoken advocate of the need to find a principled balance between the needs of human beings and...
There is no substitute in a community for face-to-face interactions that bring people together for the common good. For Britany Meiklen, the executive director of the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market, that’s the magic she...
This episode focuses on the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market and the way it brings people from all walks of life and all ages together to share a love of local food, music and activities....
If you want to see remarkable things happen in a community, pay attention to where talented young women are investing their time and energy to make a difference. A transformation and rebirth of the...
EDITOR’S NOTE: To hear my podcast interview with Angela Morris, please click on the podcast link in the Art of Community page or subscribe via ITunes There is no substitute for face-to-face interactions when...