Community D.C.

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Founder and President for The Jake Cassell Fund, Steve Cassell to talk about losing his autistic son Jake several years ago, and out of unbelievable tragedy, he and his wife started 'The Jake Cassell Fund' in his sons name that is dedicated to supporting special needs children, young adults, and their families in underserved communities. Their mission is to channel donor dollars to established and reputable organizations effectively serving the special needs community, particularly in areas of extreme need. They focus on partnering with a select number of organizations to strategically deliver grant funding that expands and enhances their services. 

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow speak with the Founders of Heart's Cry Children's Ministry, Matt and Misty Hedspeth. The HCCM is a advocates for and cares for orphaned and abandoned children in Panama, particularly through their Casa Providencia, a special needs orphanage, and their Orphan Cares and Family Services programs. They provide a range of services, including adoption and foster care support, and offer programs to connect with and support children in orphanages. And their DMV tie-in is with four local schools, including Georgetown Prep regarding fundraisers and donations. 

WASH-FM's Jenni Chase is our special Host this week and spoke to Cindy Schelhorn: Senior Director, Communications and Marketing, Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter, and Gina Willoughby: President and CEO, WCG, Inc., Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter Board Member/Volunteer and organizer of the Workout To End ALZ fundraiser.  June is Alzheimer's And Brain Awareness Month and we discuss risk factors, symptoms, healthy habits and more info logon to alz.org

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Glenda Fu Smith, Executive Director for So Kids Soar, a nonprofit organization in the DMV that provides life-changing programs to empower youth with physical and developmental disabilities. We also we'll be visiting with one of So Kids Soar's sponsors and partners – Jason Daniel from Panda Exteriors – to talk about his and the companies involvement in a big golf tournament helping out so kids soar – and a new podcast. Plus, we'll talk bout programs, events and much more!

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with CEO for EveryMind.org Ann Mazur. EveryMind.org is a Maryland-based organization dedicated to improving mental health and well-being by providing direct services, community education, and advocacy. 

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with President and CEO for Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic Lesli Creedon about what she and her team do, to make hundreds of wishes come true every year, events, donations, volunteer and much more! 

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow speaks with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration's Matt Strait, who is a Deputy Assistant administrator in DEA's diversion control division and Kerry Hamilton, who is also a Deputy Assistant administrator in DEA's diversion control division, and covers policy about the DEA's latest initiatives and some of the great success stories they have regarding regulatory drugs and medications with the millions of agencies that they work with to be compliant for the consumer and you at home. 

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow speaks with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration's Matt Strait, who is a Deputy Assistant administrator in DEA's diversion control division and Kerry Hamilton, who is also a Deputy Assistant administrator in DEA's diversion control division, and covers policy about the DEA's latest initiatives and some of the great success stories they have regarding regulatory drugs and medications with the millions of agencies that they work with to be compliant for the consumer and you at home. 

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow speaks with Ginny Atwood – co-founder of The Chris Atwood Foundation - a nonprofit in Northern Virginia dedicated to saving lives from opioid overdose and supporting recovery from addiction. And they have a really big event coming up called Hope Fest 2025 

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow speaks with two great guests from the Department of Environmental Protection of Montgomery County – Eileen Kao – who is the Chief of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Section and Kathy Vazquez – Commercial Food Scraps Recycling Manager…We'll be talking about a huge initiative that is already underway with pilot programs on Montgomery county and that's they reduce reuse recycle right! Campaign – leading up to Earth Day this Tuesday and educating everyone that reducing and recycling their food waste is the way to go!

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow speaks with Dr. Sara Kinsman, Director from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau Staff - Division of Child, Adolescent, and Family Health at Her-Sa – also know as the Health Resources and Services Administration. We'll be spending the next 30 mins talking about Poison control – what you can do if a family member, friend, co-worker or someone you know has been poisoned and what you can do quickly do help them or yourself – we should mention that the poison help line is open 365 days a year 24/7 by simply calling 800 222 1222 

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with AFSP Executive Director Ellen Shannon to talk about Mentral Health Awareness month in May, what AFSP does, how it can help you or a family member, upcoming events, how to donate and much more on Community DC! 

February is Heart Month, so to get some valuable heart health insights, we talked toDr. Ameya Kulkarni – President, American Heart Association and member of the Greater Washington Region Board of Directors, who's also the Associate Medical Director for Kaiser Permanente...and Krysta Pearce, an AHA ambassador and cardiac Survivor. More more info and to donate, go to: goredforwomen.org and heart.org/dc

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Co-Chair of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Ball, Katie Yanushonis - that is taking place on Saturday, March 29th. Listen for all the details and how to get tickets to a wonderful evening that will include Comedian and Actor Nick Kroll at the Washington DC Convention Center. 

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow welcomes back WRAP President Kury Erickson and special guest Rick Birt who serves as the Director of the Washington, DC Highway Safety Office (HSO). With St. Patrick's Day upon us, we talk remind everyone about driving while impaired and the serious repurcutions that result in it holiday or not. 

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the Executive Director for the National Kidney Foundation Michele Anthony to talk about the latest happenings and an upcoming Gala, plus Stacy Warr joins us to talk about her own personal journy and relationship with the NKF of Washington DC. 

February is Heart Month, so to get some valuable heart health insights, we talked toDr. Ameya Kulkarni – President, American Heart Association and member of the Greater Washington Region Board of Directors, who's also the Associate Medical Director for Kaiser Permanente...and Krysta Pearce, an AHA ambassador and cardiac Survivor. goredforwomen.org and heart.org/dc

Dr. Maryam Mohammadi is a board-certified Cardiologist with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians…Dr. Hanghang Wang is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Suburban Hospital and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. February is Heart Month and they joined us to talk about the various types of cardiac diseases, prevention, and the role of Artificial Intelligence in cardiac care.

Dr. Maryam Mohammadi is a board-certified Cardiologist with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians…Dr. Hanghang Wang is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Suburban Hospital and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. February is Heart Month and they joined us to talk about the various types of cardiac diseases, prevention, and the role of Artificial Intelligence in cardiac care. 

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the DC Independent Film Festival Executive Director Deirdre Evans-Pritchard to talk about the upcoming Film Festival, how to attend, tickets, seminars, workshops and much more for any fan of independent film. 

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the Founder of Omnium CIrcus, Lisa Lewis. A jaw dropping, awe inspiring, joyful entertainment experience for the entire family!Omnium means of all and belonging to all– presenting the best in family circus entertainment—Comprehensively inclusive and accessible at every performance.

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Founder and Executive Director Lisa Lewis of Omnium Circus. Described as A Bold New Circus is a first of its kind: a singularly inclusive and accessible Circus that is multi-abled and representative, highlighting and celebrating that disability and diversity shine through the joy and excitement of Circus arts.The Omnium Circus comes to Washington DC and the Warner Theater on Saturay, February 22nd. 

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the Arthritis Foundation, topics: Education, Helpline, Advocacy, Medications, Treatments, Research, Events, Fund Raising and much more with Executive Director Rebecca Caldwell and Development Manager Maddy Martin. 

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with President and Communcations Chair Connie St. John of Women in Film & Video Washington DC. Topics include: Mission, Vision, Programs, Events, Funding and much more! 

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow welcomes 'So Kids Soar' Executive Director Glenda Smith to talk about her non-profit, programs, events, volunteers, donations and much more! 

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow talks about the upcoming Mindful Drinking Fest -  put together by Derek Brown and Maria Bastasch, from Jan 10-12, 2025 at Union Station District, a weekend event in Washington, DC that celebrates mindful drinking and social wellness. 

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow talks to WRAP President Kurt Erickson and Assistant Chief Carlos Heraud of the Washington DC Metropolitan Police about holiday drinking and driving and much more. 

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow speaks with Legal Counsel for the Elderly's Executive Director, Rhonda Cunningham Holmes.  LCE champions the dignity and rights of Washington, D.C. elders by providing free legal and social work services to those in need. Their work addresses the most important aspects of an older adult's life, including housing, economic security, self-determination, and health and safety. Learn more at www.aarp.org/LCE50 

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with CEO and General Manager for WMATA Randy Clarke. Topics Include: Exciting growth since Covid, New Faregates, Safety, New trains, Fares, Budgets and the exciting future for Metro Trains and Business in the DMV! 

Our special host this week, 97.1 WASH-FM Midday Host Jenni Chase spoke with Program Manager for the National Capital Area Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, Laura Byer, as well as Senior Director of Communications and Marketing, Cindy Schelhorn, about memory loss and how the holiday season can be especially difficult for disease sufferers and their caregivers.  

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with CEO Barron Segar from World Food Program USA to talk about fighting global hunger, what their success stories are, challenges, and how you can help! Visit them at www.wfpusa.org/

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with James Morgan, who is the Market Area President from F.H. Furr – and he'll be joining us to talk about the second annual holiday cheer with Toys for Tots campaign…F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical, announce the launch of its second annual holiday campaign in partnership with The Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation. From now through December 15, 2024, F.H. Furr will donate 100% of the revenue from every heating inspection to help Toys for Tots bring joy to children in need this holiday season.Toys for Tots, founded by the United States Marine Corps Reserve, is dedicated to ensuring every child experiences the magic of the holidays by collecting new, unwrapped toys for the less fortunate children of the community. F.H. Furr is honored to join forces with Toys for Tots to bring smiles to children across the greater D.C., Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia regions including Baltimore, Northern Virginia, and Richmond.Over the next 30 mins you'll find out who you can donate to a worthy cause with either a heating checkup that turns into a donation – or a toy drop off at select locations of F.H Furr. 

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow welcomes Terrence Hayes – he is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Over the next 30 mins, we're going to get a great education about how many veterans have been helped with the pact act – how you can still take advantage of it – also what Terrence and his Team are doing for homeless veterans – and what the future holds when it comes to our brave men and women that have served this country – and I would like to not only thank Terrance for his 20 years of service in the Army – but all the veterans that listen to this program – as we honor you tomorrow on Veterans Day and everyone who has served in the united states military

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow speaks with Eileen Kao & Alan Pultyniewicz from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection about reducing food waste including residents and business owners. 

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow welcomes PAGE Coalition Executive Director Chris Treanor to talk about Partnership to Address Global Emissions. PAGE is a nonpartisan coalition of like-minded organizations dedicated to promoting U.S. policies, like permitting reform, that protect the climate through the production of natural gas. 

97.1 WASH Midday Host Jenni Chase spoke to American Heart Association Chair of the 2024 Greater Washington Region Heart Walk, Owen Billman, and Jeff Bosick, who is a cardiac arrest Survivor and works on the Executives With Heart Campaign...it brings together local business leaders who are united in support of the AHA.  www.greaterwashingtonheartwalk.orgThe Walk is Saturday, November 2nd on the National Mall. 

Community Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Senior Director Media & Public Relations Lauren Lawson-Zilai from Shatterproof to talk about the national non-profit that was started over a decade ago by founder and ceo Gary Mendall that addresses addition stigma and much more on the 30 min show.

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Shelly Young, who is the Executive Director for The Chris Atwood Foundation located in NOVA that was created in 2013 after The Atwood Family lost their son and brother, Chris, to an accidental overdose at age 21.The CAF is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that creates recovery ready communities through free harm reduction and recovery support services, resources and education.

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with one of his regulars, CEO and President for Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind. Topics include: What they do and provide, events, programs, funding, initiatives and much more over the 30 min interview! 

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Adrenal Cancer Survivor Hope Law, who has started a non-profit 'Adrenal Cure Collective and talks about her misdiagnosis, learning she has a rare form of cancer, to being treated, and what is next for the mother of three and her unbelievable journey. 

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the Executive Director for Rockville Economic Development Cindy Rivarde, also know as REDI. Over the 30 mins we'll chat about Rockville's growth, what Cindy and her amazing team do when it comes to enticing corporations, small, medium and large businesses come and flourish in Rockville, MD. 

97.1 WASH FM's Jenni Chase Hosts this week to speak with Elaine Taylor with Northern Virginia Sheltie Rescue along with A Forever Home's Patti Stinson...we talked about the benefits of adopting/rehoming a dog through a rescue group, current dogs up for adoption, upcoming events and the current state of shelters in our area.  

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the CEO and CO-Founder of the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, (“9/11 Day”), David Paine. We'll talk about the upcoming 23rd Anniversary and what incredible programs David, his co-founder and team have created over the years for First Responders. 

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the VP of Development, James Smith to talk about a myriad of programs, events and intiatives surrounding Easterseals in the DMV, including 'Walk with Me' and several Military programs that you might not have heard of over the next 30 mins!

Special Guest Host from Toby & Chilli Mornings on 97.1 WASH FM, Chilli Amar visits with Alan Klein, who is the Chief Development Officer at HealthWell Foundation. Their Mission: To reduce financial barriers to care for underinsured patients with chronic or life-altering diseases. More information and donations at HealthWellFoundation.org

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with President & CEO for the National Psoriasis Foundation to talk about education, diagnosing, treatment, research, donations and much more.

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Dr. Ferris who is on the medical staff at MD Proton Treatment Center. Dr. Ferris will educate us what exactly proton therapy is, the criteria for getting treatments, side effects, and how if differs from traditional radiation therapy. 

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Executive Director Michele Anthony of the National Kidney Foundation for the National Capital Area & Virginia about: Education, treatment, preventative measures, medication, events, advocacy and donations. 

Community Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the Executive Director for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, National Capital Area, Ellen Shannon. Topics discussed: Mission, What they do and how you can help or be helped, Donations, Events and much more. Remember if you, a family member, friend or co-worker have feelings about suicide or mental health concerns or crisis, Please Call or text 988 or text TALK to 741741

WASH-FM's Jenni Chase spoke with Cindy Schelhorn, the Senior Director of Communications and Marketing for the National Capital Area Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.  June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.  

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with American Red Cross of the National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region and Nadine McCrindle, Regional Disaster Officer for American Red Cross, Topics: Hurricane season, Heat and Climate Crisis, blood donations, volunteering and donations.