Michael Antonelli, founder and publisher of Tigard Life, talks about his background in the newspaper business, the impetus behind starting Tigard Life, and the articles that resonate with the Tigard community.

Host: Kent Wyatt, Communications Manager

Ben Bowman, School Board Member for the Tigard-Tualatin School District and Margie Greene, Executive Director for the Tigard-Tualatin School District Foundation share the origins of Packed with Pride. Each week, Packed with Pride gives away 850 boxes with enough food to get five people through the week.

Volunteer or donate: https://packed-with-pride-tigard-tualatin.square.site/

Host: Kent Wyatt, Communications Manager

Maggie Reilly, Business Leader at Craft3 and Nita Shah, Executive Director at Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon discuss working with city staff to create Tigard Commercial Assistance and Relief for Economic Stability (Tigard CARES). Grants were awarded for assistance with rent, payroll, recurring costs and future inventory with a strong focus on resources for businesses that most need help accessing federal and state programs.

Host: Kent Wyatt, Communications Manager

Adrianne Driver, Tigard Library, Bruce Poinsette, Respond to Racism, and Denise Taylor, MLK2020: Healing the Divide discuss the creation of the Racial Unity Book Club. They also share resources for learning about racial justice.

Host: Kent Wyatt, Communications Manager

Youth Councilor Calderon talks about his recent appointment to the City Council, issues that are important to Tigard youth, and how we can create a more inclusive community.

Host: Kent Wyatt, Communications Manager

Tigard High School students Abdi Mohamoud and Sarah Gentry talk about how students mobilized after the killing of George Floyd. They discuss drafting a anti-racism resolution for the Tigard-Tualatin School Board, the successful Student March for Black Lives, and what's next. 

Host: Communications Manager

Marissa Grass, Community Engagement Coordinator for the CIty of Tigard, answers the questions that you've been asking - when will playgrounds open? Do I have to wear a mask?

Vernon Baker, Executive Director of Just Compassion, discusses how Just Compassion is using the Resident Aid Fund of Tigard to support Tigard community members who are experiencing houselessness. 

Also, Vernon offers insight into how the city can take steps to address racial inequities. 

Host: Kent Wyatt, Communications Manager

Washington County Editor-in-Chief Mark Miller discusses reporting on the community that he grew up in. He also touches on reporting on COVID, decreasing newsrooms, and the importance of supporting local journalism.

Three area non-profits share how COVID-19 has impacted Tigard youth. Amy Brownell, Second Home, Katrin Dougherty, SupaFresh Youth Farm, and Morgan Bengel, HomePlate Youth Services share what their organizations are doing to help, and how they need the support of the community.