Autism Acres in Rochester is a place for special needs families to connect and belong, where kids can feel safe to be who they are. Sarah Young shares their story.

Dick interviews Lisa Nickel, author of Tugboat Sand Man, about "Olympia's Tugboat," the little boat that could and did.

Dick's guest is Alisha Blain-Warner, Program Director for Leadership Thurston County. She details the mission of LTC to develop informed, connected, and engaged community leaders with a broad understanding of the complex issues facing the South Puget Sound region.

Alex Smith, Executive Director of the Port of Olympia, joins Dick to discuss her first year on the job, and the projects underway.

Bobby Williams, Executive Director of the Bridge Music Project, is Dick's guest. Bobby explains how music and songwriting can be used to overcome trauma and life's challenges.

Valerie Roberts, the Olympia Armory Building Manager, joins Dick to discuss the new Armory Arts Creative Campus whose mission is to support Olympia’s artistic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Trish Gregory, Executive Director of Family Support Center of South Sound, joins Dick to discuss all they offer for families with kids, the homeless, and survivors of domestic violence.

4,000 families rely on the Thurston County Food Bank monthly. Judy Jones, Senior Director of Operations, joins Dick to discuss how the Food Bank is preparing for a future where some of their funding sources could be cancelled.

Desiree Freeland, Executive Director of the Olympia Downtown Alliance, joins Dick to discuss Olympia's unique and dynamic downtown.

The Olympia Garden Club celebrated turning 100 years old last year. President Dorrie Carr joins Dick to discuss what they're all about.