Joining us today are two guests from our community partner Manna Food Bank , Lucy Phillips, Agency Relations Manager- Buncombe and Bethany Vance, Community Markets Supervisor. They are here to share of the great work that is happening at Manna and also the partnership with Buncombe County’s Community Engagement Markets. The CEM has been a collaboration for over 10 years serving the residents of Buncombe County.

Joining us today are two guests from our community partner YWCA. Executive Director Diana Sierra and staff member Cat Slater are here to discuss the 117 years of service of Buncombe County. Learn more about programs and resources that are offered at YWCA.

Joining us today is Buncombe County Justice Department, Will Baxter, and from the Sheriff's Office, Jorge Redmon. They are here to inform the community about the Gun Safety Awareness Month and explaining the changings in gun laws and resources.

Joining us today is Buncombe County Strategy and Innovation Director, Rafael Baptista. He is here to inform the community about the drafting of then next 5 year County’s Strategic Plan.   

Joining us today are two guests from Buncombe County Health and Human Services, Amy Huntsman and Darren Thames. They are Social Work Supervisors.  They are here to discuss the Foster Care. What are the needs for foster care and how to become a foster parent.

Joining us today are two guests Buncombe County Age-Friendly Coordinator, Billie Breedan and Buncombe County Social Worker Supervisor, Laurie Dotson.  They are here to discuss the Age Friendly Conference, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and Older Americans Month.

Nancy Williams, a Program Manager in the expanded Community Development Division of the Planning Department.  My role is to work on accessing and creating expanded opportunities with ‘external’ funds and

We are diving into the important topics of Public Safety

Joining us today are two guests from Buncombe County Justice Services Director, Tiffany Iheanacho, and Justice Services staff member Brent Bailey. They are here to discuss programs and services provided by Buncombe County Justice Services. Learn about the Re-Entry programs and diversion services.

Joining us today are two guests from Buncombe County Parks and Recreation. Thomas Gull, Buncombe County Parks & Recreation’s Principal Planner and Catalina Otero, the Information & Communications specialist for Buncombe County and Parks & Recreation. Currently, the county is in the process of creating a Systemwide Parks & Recreation Master Plan and we would like to inform the listeners on upcoming events and how community can participate.