A Graceful Life

Kelly Eplee, Director of Donor Relations, of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville joins Jeanne to discuss the benefits of volunteering and the work Habitat does in the Charlottesville community.  

Jeanne talks with Jeri Evans, Senior Director of Wellness, from the Brooks Family YMCA about its mission and how it helps members of the community. 

Randy Rodgers, Manager of Insurance Counseling with the Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA) joins to highlight how the organization helps navigate the challenges of health insurance and JABA's upcoming events.

Cory Demchak, Executive Director of the Albemarle Housing Improvement Program (AHIP), joins Jeanne to talk about the work of his organization and how they aim to help people stay in their homes. 

Melanie Benjamin, Executive Director of the Center, joins to talk with Jeanne about Older Americans Month and the many programs the Center has to offer for the aging population.  

Jeanne talks with Kimberly Hawk of Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge and Dr. Sara Holland, Jeremiah Holland, and Taylor Moore of Mobile Vet Solutions about access to affordable veterinary care.  

Les Sinclair, PR & Communications Manager, with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank provides updates on the work of the food bank and the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.  

Ron Farmer, President of Charlottesville-Albemarle TRIAD, gives helpful tips on how to avoid being scammed and the work TRIAD does with seniors in the community.  

Ophelia Lenz, Development Officer and Race Manager, and Katina Ragland-Dowell of the Prolyfyck Run Crew give a preview of the 25th annual  HOP 5K Run/Walk.

Joyce Robbins of Robbins Staffing joins Jeanne McCusker to discuss the labor market around central Virginia.