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Air Date: 4/02/2018

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Activate is a co-production of WFHB Community Radio and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network.

Air date: 02/26/2018

From the Activate Archives: Local mom and activist Rachel Guglielmo discusses her work with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, an organization originally founded by fellow Hoosier Shannon Watts. There are chapters of Moms in 50 states, and Rachel is active in the local, Bloomington chapter. Listen to Rachel’s empowering experience committing her time and passion for a cause she believes strongly in – limiting preventable deaths by guns.

Local volunteers are participants are welcome to join in. To get involved, search for Moms on Facebook, or go to momsdemandaction.org and click “join us” to sign up for the local chapter.

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Activate is a co-production of WFHB Community Radio and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network.

Sarah Yang fell into her involvement with Global Gifts on the invitation of a friend. She connected instantly to the vision, mission, and values of Global Gifts and the impact they make in the lives of people around the world through their Fair Trade store. At just 16 years of age, Sarah already has several years of community engagement under her belt, beginning with Key Club in middle school and continuing today through the Monroe County Youth Council and Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard. She loves to see with her own eyes the cycle of food being stocked on the shelves, being selected by families, and bags filled with food going home to be made into healthy meals.

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Air date: 02/12/2018

Dellsie Boddie serves the community on multiple levels through Cry of the Children, which is an organization that gives equal chances to all children to shine and become functional in society by helping them obtain the tools they need to do so. She works with children, helping them read and discover their natural talents, such as singing, dancing, and step team for local church and community programs. She also serves as an advocate for children and parents in order to make sure they reach their maximum potential. Cry of the Children has made a difference in endless lives that keeps on giving through the lives Dellsie has touched. She dedicates her time selflessly and endlessly, never to busy to support others in their extracurricular activities and help better themselves.

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Activate is a co-production of WFHB Community Radio and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network.

Air date: 02/05/2018

Jerry Jerome’s love affair with music began in 1945 when he was in the 3rd grade and spans over 70 years, taking him from the Detroit area to Europe and eventually, to our great gain, Bloomington. He put down his horn for 30 years from 1961 to 1990, as he pursued a career in sales, but returned to music with a passion as he stepped into retirement and a path that led him to the Bloomington Community Band. He is now in his second two-year term as chair of the Board of Directors, and at an age when many are slowing down, he is gaining steam. He created the Swing Time Big Band in 2015 and the Heritage Hall Ramblers Dixieland Band in 2016, both Bloomington Community Band affiliates that have become well-loved at area retirement homes, parks, and the Farmers Market. Would he ever put down his horn again? Not a chance.

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Air date: 01/29/2018

For the past 48 years, the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra has been a musical home for local residents who want to keep their love of music alive, providing them performance opportunities and a real sense of community. And for the past 20 years, BSO has been the volunteer home for Donna Lafferty. She originally started as a volunteer member of the trombone section, but saw opportunities to take other roles over the years ranging from operations manager to executive director. Always as a volunteer. For Donna, the BSO is a place of inspiration, rejuvenation, and friendship. For the audiences, the BSO is a treasure of musical discovery, reflection, and community.

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Activate is a co-production of WFHB Community Radio and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network.

Air date: 01/22/2018

Kass Botts was looking for a way to get more involved in the community when she discovered that her employer, Hanapin Marketing, was interested in supporting her efforts through their policy of providing all of their employees with 8 hours of paid annual volunteer time. What Kass discovered in using that work benefit was her interest in doing something actionable for those experiencing homelessness would find a match in the services and opportunities at the Shalom Community Center. Now as a regular weekend volunteer on the hospitality desk, Kass has a greater appreciation for the daily hardships experienced by Shalom clients and for how she can be a part of their relief.

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Air date: 01/15/2018

Israel Fernando Herrera’s participation in leadership and other important roles has vastly improved the visibility and embrace of the Latino and Hispanic members of the Bloomington community. Israel’s service has touched the City of Bloomington Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs, at WFHB for the “Hola Bloomington” program, Lotus, Bloomington Worldwide Friendship, La Escuelita Para Todos, Grupo de Teatro Vida, and countless other groups. Israel makes it a point to be personally involved in the lives of Latino and Hispanic families in Bloomington. He works to make Bloomington a better place for families, and to empower them to be involved in the civic life of the Bloomington community. Israel is a catalyst for community-building in Bloomington. His hard work makes our city a better place for everyone.

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Air date: 12/18/2017

Janet Schell’s work at the Teacher’s Warehouse keeps it running smoothly and spreads awareness about this wonderful opportunity. The Teacher’s Warehouse accepts donated school supplies and books that teachers can pick up to stock their classrooms. When the Teachers Warehouse is open for business, Janet is there with a smiling face to assist customers. When the Warehouse is closed, Janet is there organizing donations. Because of Janet’s knowledge and perspective as a former teacher, as well as her hard work and that of other committed community members, 525 teachers and 7,000 students benefitted last school year from the fantastic resources available there. The Teachers Warehouse is thriving thanks to Janet’s leadership.

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Rebroadcast date: 12/11/2017

Keith Bobay serves the Community Kitchen and many other organizations in countless capacities. Keith is committed to the betterment of Bloomington; his own individual contributions of time and talent have had measurable impacts. In 2016 alone, he helped to feed almost 3000 individuals. He has dedicated over 700 hours to Community Kitchen alone, and that is only one of the many organizations privileged to benefit from his enthusiastive contributions. His passion and spirit of giving are infectious. His connections to nonprofits across Bloomington allow him to help those nonprofit organizations coordinate more seamlessly as well. Keith is an essential part of Bloomington’s network of organizations working for economic justice.

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Community Kitchen of Monroe County

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Activities Buddies through Stone Belt

Fundraising Team for Special Olympics

Volunteer Coordinator for Global Citizens Empowerment

Activate is a co-production of WFHB Community Radio and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network.