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A Closer Look The Lehigh Valley is home to over 800 locally focused nonprofits, one of the highest concentrations in the United States. What do they do, who do they benefit, and how are they helping the Lehigh Valley community? Laurie Hackett invites area nonprofit leaders for insightful conversations about their programs, how residents can get involved, and their impact on the region.
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A Closer Look

A Closer Look

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The Lehigh Valley is home to over 800 locally focused nonprofits, one of the highest concentrations in the United States. What do they do, who do they benefit, and how are they helping the Lehigh Valley community? Laurie Hackett invites area nonprofit leaders for insightful conversations about their programs, how residents can get involved, and their impact on the region.

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"If You Can Help, Help" with Chip Hurd and Tiffany Sondergaard | A Closer Look

Laurie Hackett is joined by Chip Hurd of the United Way and Tiffany Sondergaard of ts Brand Elevation to talk about their journeys, inspirations, and love for the Valley.

"If You Can Help, Help" with Chip Hurd and Tiffany Sondergaard | A Closer Look

Listen · 30:08

"Caring Is the Greatest Gift" with Susan Drexinger and Candi Staurinos | A Closer Look

Laurie Hackett talks with Susan Drexinger of Sincere Event Co. and Candi Staurinos of Zoellner Arts Center about the value of helping to build a community around you.

"Caring Is the Greatest Gift" with Susan Drexinger and Candi Staurinos | A Closer Look

Listen · 31:44

Finding the Human Thread with Teri Haddad and Jill Wheeler | A Closer Look

Laurie Hackett welcomes Teri Haddad of eMediaworks and Jill Wheeler of City Center Group to talk about their passion for giving back to the community and their 'why.'

Finding the Human Thread with Teri Haddad and Jill Wheeler | A Closer Look

Listen · 30:06

Sharing the Success with Chris Martin and Marci Lesko | A Closer Look

Laurie Hackett welcomes Chris Martin of Martin Guitar and Marci Lesko of the United Way about their work with this year's United Way campaign, and in the community in general.

"Do It With a Smile" with Kimberly Hein and Jody Piagesi | A Closer Look

Laurie Hackett sits down with Kimberly Hein of ArtsQuest and Jody Piagesi of the Chamber Foundation to talk about their for their roles as Lehigh Valley natives.

"Do It With a Smile" with Kimberly Hein and Jody Piagesi | A Closer Look

Listen · 32:08

"You Can Do More Together" with Jared Mast and Mel Klausner | A Closer Look

Laurie Hackett welcomes Jared Mast of the Greater Easton Development Partnership and Mel Klausner, a local theatre volunteer, to talk about the joys of their roles and their motivations.

"You Can Do More Together" with Jared Mast and Mel Klausner | A Closer Look

Listen · 32:09

"Show Up and Roll Up Your Sleeves" with Laura McHugh, Ryan Griffiths, and Tom Groves | A Closer Look

Laurie Hackett talks with Laura McHugh and Ryan Griffiths about a community project in the works in Macungie, and Tom Groves of the LV Chamber about the spirit of giving.

"Show Up and Roll Up Your Sleeves" with Laura McHugh, Ryan Griffiths, and Tom Groves | A Closer Look

Listen · 31:37

"I'm One Small Cog in a Great Community" with Tim Burke and Lina Barbieri | A Closer Look

Laurie Hackett talks with Tim Burke of Phantoms Charities and Lina Barbieri of Miller-Keystone Blood Center, about their love for giving back and the impact they can see being made.

"I'm One Small Cog in a Great Community" with Tim Burke and Lina Barbieri | A Closer Look

Listen · 29:31

"Service Doesn't Just Look One Way" with Lindsay Watson, Wenda Boyer, and David Yanoshik |...

Laurie Hackett welcomes Lindsay Watson, small business owner and active volunteer, and Wenda Boyer and David Yanoshik of Equi-librium, to talk about their "why" for serving.

"Service Doesn't Just Look One Way" with Lindsay Watson, Wenda Boyer, and David Yanoshik |...

Listen · 32:00

"Positive Energy Helps Drive Things Forward" with Curt Mosel and Lauryn Graves | A Closer Look

Laurie Hackett talks with Curt Mosel, COO of ArtsQuest, and Lauryn Graves, a volunteer with the American Heart Association, to talk about their reasons for being involved in the community and their shared belief in the value of positivity.

"Positive Energy Helps Drive Things Forward" with Curt Mosel and Lauryn Graves | A Closer Look

Listen · 31:45
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