This month, on KGNU’s A Public Affair with Community Foundation Boulder County, host Carey Mason is joined in the studio by Kirsten Johnston, Program Manager at Rise Against Suicide. Together, they talk about Rise Against Suicide, the organization’s mission, and how they support young people at risk of suicide, helping them to find hope and healing. 

Content Note: This conversation includes discussion of suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

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This month, on KGNU’s A Public Affair with Community Foundation Boulder County, our host Carey Mason is joined in the studio by Molly East, Executive Director for Focus Reentry. Together, they discuss Focus Reentry’s work and the services they provide to promote successful second chances for individuals experiencing homelessness and incarceration. 

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This edition of Community Foundation Boulder County’s A Public Affair marks a special transition. After nine years behind the mic—leading the show with humanity, curiosity, and a genuine love for our community—Jim Williams is stepping down as host. As we thank Jim for his years of dedicated service, he helps welcome our new host, Carey Mason.

We begin with Jim, who reflects on his time with the show before introducing Carey to our listening audience. Then, Carey sits down with his first guest, Adam Fedyski, Community Outreach Coordinator at Wildlands Restoration Volunteers. Together, they discuss the organization’s work to build diverse communities that care for the land across Boulder County and throughout Colorado.

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This month, on KGNU‘s A Public Affair with Community Foundation Boulder County, our host Jim was joined in the studio by Cindy Sepucha from the City of Boulder’s Office of Arts and Culture, Leah Brenner Clack, Executive Director for Street Wise Arts, and Liz Compos, Executive Director for NoBo Art District. Together, they talked about the who, what, when, where, and why of the upcoming Boulder Arts Week! We also learned more about Boulder’s Office of Arts and Culture, NoBo Art District, Street Wise Arts, and their work to support the arts and artists in our community. 

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This month on A Public Affair, our host Jim Williams was joined in the studio by Ann Cooper and L’Shawn Howard of the BIPOC Women’s Fund, along with Sarah Harrison, Vice President of Programs at Community Foundation Boulder County. Together, they talked about the BIPOC Women’s Fund, what it is, and how it came to be. They also discussed the state of BIPOC philanthropy in our community and how the BIPOC Women’s Fund hopes to support Boulder County’s BIPOC community. 

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This month, on A Public Affair, Jim was joined in the studio by Julie Garcia-Mojica, K-12 Director for the Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition. Together, they talk about the Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition’s mission and their work to support educators and caregivers, help close opportunity gaps, and expand access to high-quality early childhood education in Boulder County and across Colorado.

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This month, on A Public Affair, host Jim Williams was joined in the studio by Mysti Tatro, Community Relations Manager for Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Together, they talk about Greenwood’s mission, the organization’s work to rehabilitate wildlife in Boulder County, and their efforts to educate the public about wildlife in our community.

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This month, on KGNU’s A Public Affair, Jim was joined in the studio by Susan Caskey, Human Services Director for Boulder County, and Nate Broeckert, Executive Director at Coal Creek Meals on Wheels. Together, they talk about food security in Boulder County and the programs and services offered to help ensure people have access to healthy, nutritious food in our community.

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This month, on A Public Affair, our host Jim was joined in the studio by Emily Kleeman, Executive Director for The Reentry Initiative. Together, they discussed The Reentry Initiative’s work to offer wraparound services supporting individuals on probation and parole in our community.

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This month, on A Public Affair, the foundation’s Communications Director, Severin Lier, was joined in the studio by Misha Zimmerman and Nick Chase from Local Theater Company. Together, they talked about Local Theater Company’s work, their approach to storytelling, and their upcoming show.

To learn more about Local Theater Company and their upcoming shows, visit localtheaterco.org

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