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Each Week, WJR‘s “It’s Your Community” focuses on the names, faces, and happenings that are affecting our community. Join your host Vanessa Denha Garmo as she meets with community leaders, experts, an... more
FAQs about It’s Your Community:How many episodes does It’s Your Community have?The podcast currently has 140 episodes available.
July 19, 2021It's Your Community ~ Laura BonnellJuly 18, 2021 ~ Laura Bonnell talks to Vanessa about The Bonnell Foundation, and Dr. Samya Nasr's work to improve the lives of children living with cystic fibrosis....more24minPlay
July 12, 2021It's Your Community ~ Lois TeicherJune 11, 2021 ~ Lois Teicher tells Vanessa about the art she has designed that is displayed throughout Michigan, along with The Legacy Gala, an nonprofit art fundraiser at Crystal Mountain....more26minPlay
July 05, 2021It's Your Community ~ Anthony AustinJuly 4, 2021 ~ President of 1 Vision Media Group and President of Lamphere Board of Education Anthony Austin talks to Vanessa about the importance of the Fourth of July....more29minPlay
June 28, 2021It's Your Community ~ Timothy R. JenningsJune 27, 2021 ~ Psychiatrist and Author of the book "The God-Shaped Brain: How Changing Your View of God Transforms Your Life" Timothy R. Jennings talks to Vanessa about the benefits of Meditation....more26minPlay
June 20, 2021It's Your Community ~ RJ KingJune 20, 2021 ~ Author and DBusiness Magazine Editor RJ King talks to Vanessa about his latest book “Grounds for Freedom: Saving Chernobyl.”...more28minPlay
June 13, 2021It's Your Community ~ Flag DayJune 13, 2021 ~ Vietnam Veteran and War Hero James “Doc” McCloughan and American House Sterling Heights senior living center founder Bob Gilllette talk about Flag Day and the special celebration that they have invited the community to attend....more30minPlay
June 06, 2021It's Your Community ~ Author Michael N. SmithJune 6, 2021 ~ Author Michael N. Smith talks about his collaborative work, “100 of the Worst Ideas in History: Humanity’s Thundering Brainstorms Turned Blundering Brain Farts.” From skinny-dipping presidents to toxic tooth fillings to hit singing groups that can’t carry a tune, “100 of the Worst Ideas in History” is a celebration of humanity’s historical, hysterical, stinkin' thinkin' thundering brainstorms that turned into blundering brain farts, and the astonishing impact they carry to this day....more30minPlay
May 30, 2021It’s Your Community ~ Lupus Awareness MonthMay 30, 2021 ~ LupusChick founder and author of the book “Chronically Fabulous” Marisa Zeppieri talks about her efforts in helping those with lupus, a commonly misunderstood chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease with no cure....more25minPlay
May 23, 2021It's Your Community ~ Comcast Commits to Help Close the Digital DivideMay 23, 2021 ~ Comcast Cable Heartland Region Vice President of Public Relations Michelle Gilbert talks about Comcast’s recently announced plans to invest $1 billion over the next 10 years to help further close the digital divide, providing skills training, grants, free service, and laptops to those in need....more27minPlay
May 16, 2021It's Your Community ~ May 16, 2021Sunday, May 16, 2021 ~ Vanessa interviewed Bert Copple owner of Home instead in Birmingham and Clawson. The interview focused was on increased impacts of isolation among older adults with sensory loss According to local aging experts, these experiences are the daily reality for 83% of older adults living with sensory loss in the United States. While those with sensory loss have always faced an increased risk of feeling isolated, the pandemic has further reduced their ability to fully connect with the world around them, leading to a diminished quality of life. www.4070talk.com is a website to help children have conversations with aging parents....more29minPlay
FAQs about It’s Your Community:How many episodes does It’s Your Community have?The podcast currently has 140 episodes available.