Change is the word of the moment for families, healthcare, government and business.  Today's Brenda Layne - An Underpinnings Podcast features Rob Cleveland, Cornerstone Alliance President on Safe Return to Work, local procurement of PPE, as well as updates on the Sr. PGA and RAMPP (Rent and Mortgage Payment Program for businesses and non-profits.)

Kids in broken homes face a non-traditional existence everyday, but the isolation coronavirus brings can make that relationship a time-bomb hidden from the rest of the world.  Jamie Brooks, Executive Director of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) of SW MI talks about Foster Kids and their need for new CASA volunteers in the next edition.

Senior Nutrition Services/Meals on Wheels of Southwest Michigan is providing 900 meals a day to seniors homebound during coronavirus.  Executive Director Linda K. Strohl is our guest on this episode! 

People who ordinarily don't need food assistance are looking for help during coronavirus.  On Thursday's edition, Rich Glista, SW MI Branch Manager of Feeding America West Michigan, shares their efforts to help.

Coronavirus isolation can be the source of a myriad of mental health issues.  Learn strategies and coping skills with Psychotherapist, Author, Consultant & College Professor, Sandy Feldman.

Hear how one local restaurant owner and mom is faring thru coronavirus isolation.  Jayme Surch Bendoski, owner (along with husband Ryan) of Full Circle Cafe and Espresso Bar is the guest on today's episode.  

Applications from local businesses and non-profit organizations are flying in for the new Rent and Mortgage Payment Program (RAMPP) from partners Cornerstone Alliance, Berrien Community Foundation and Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council.  This edition features CA President, Rob Cleveland and BCF President, Lisa Cripps-Downey explaining how to access the program.

On today's Brenda Layne - An Underpinnings Podcast:

-Paula Stakley, Assistant Director of the Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library in St. Joseph on continued isolation services

-Mary Jo Schnell, Executive Director, The OutCenter in Benton Harbor on Virtual Services for LGBTQ constituency during Shelter-in-Place.

Brenda Layne will post Mondays and Thursdays at 7pm during Coronavirus.  Presented by Frederic & Kimberly's Aveda Salon and Meister-Witkowski Photography.  Supported by Full Circle Cafe and Espresso Bar.

Today, hear about the mind/body connection to fight stress with owner of Bella Coaching Services, Loretta Holmes (also the founder of fb 'What the Fit Coaching Academy' group) and Director of Great Lakes Montessori, Marcie O'Connell - opening their daycare to families in need.

Brenda Layne - An Underpinnings Podcast will post Mondays and Thursdays during the coronavirus.

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Presented by Frederic & Kimberly's Aveda Concept Salon in St. Joseph and Meister - Witkowski Photography in Stevensville.

Also brought to you by Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar in Stevensville.

3/26 Brenda Layne - An Underpinnings Podcast features local Facebook group founders Sarah Spoonholtz, SW MI Regional Chambers' 'Buy Local Berrien,' Ayla Batton, 'SWMI Mutual Aid' and Gretta Volkenstein, 'Berrien County Strong Community in Action.'

Presented by Frederic & Kimberly's Aveda Salon in St. Joseph and Meister Photography in Stevensville.  Also brought to you by Full Circle Cafe and Espresso Bar in Stevensville.