(Airdate: February 21, 2023) The Answer for Youth (TAFY), located in Port Angeles, is a drop-in center for homeless and at-risk community members under the age of 35. For nearly 14 years, Susan Hillgren, founder and director of TAFY, tells Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can that we “meet them where they are at.” Learn how this organization has responded through the years; from laundry services to holiday gatherings. Supported by their very own greenhouse sales at their “The Sprouting Hope Greenhouse”, clients can also get a bit of “dirt therapy”. Join us for this uplifting conversation.

(Airdate: February 7, 2023) Casey McClean, Executive Director and Founder of SR3 Sealife Response Rehab and Research, along with board member Ken Bach discuss with Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can the critical work of SR3, the Pacific Northwest’s only hospital dedicated to marine wildlife. This rehab center located in Des Moines WA focuses on responding, rehabilitating, and researching the condition of our Salish Sea and the wildlife that it inhabits. Join us for this compelling conversation and discover how you can get involved.

(Airdate: January 19, 2023) Heather Dudley-Nollette, Director of Development of Bayside Housing, joins Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can to discuss their mission: to provide transitional housing to our community members in need of housing. Through a unique partnership with The Alcohol Plant. Bayside Housing also provides social support to assist residents resourcing their efforts to stabilize their lives. Listen in and learn how housing advocacy strengthens our community.

(Airdate: December 27, 2022) This episode highlights a subset of volunteers: those individuals independent of nonprofit associations who serve humbly and discreetly from behind the scenes. More often than not, these folks choose to remain unnoticed. Missy Nielsen, host of Everybody Can, was able to convince one of these solitary soldiers of service to speak on what inspires and informs their decision to volunteer in this way. Join our conversation with videographer and storyteller Dennis Daneau, and be inspired to consider in what unique way, large or small one can make a difference in the lives of others.

(Airdate: December 13, 2022) Missy Nielsen interviews Chris Macklin, head of of the Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Department to acquaint us with the multiple opportunities to get involved with the recreational offerings of this department. With a county-wide reach, these programs have impacted hundreds – from toddlers to seniors. Listen in to hear how rewarding it is to work with our youth through this invaluable resource: Jefferson County Parks and Recreations and its recreation center.

(Airdate: November 15, 2022) Give Jefferson is an annual fundraising campaign that facilitates a highly targeted effort focused on frontline needs in Jefferson County. This campaign has vetted recipients, providing a focal point for donors to consider supporting these organizations with the assurance that their donations are stewarded well. Missy Nielsen speaks with Jenn Kingfisher, Director of Community Partnerships and Heather Dudley Nolette of Bayside Housing, one of the nonprofit organizations looking towards this funding to support their efforts in providing transitional housing and support. Join us to consider how you might give hope.

(Airdate: November 1, 2022) Last year the Jefferson Land Trust offered up a selective timber harvest free of charge to 16 local non-profits.  Tim Lawson, board member of the Land and Trust and member of the Splinter group talks with Missy Nielson about a relatively new concept known as Community Forestry, a unique opportunity to manage a working forest as a resource to benefit the community that surrounds it.

(Airdate: October 18, 2022) Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can speaks with board member Nancy Budd Garvin about the support services that ECCHO provides to support independent living in our community, or for simply recovering from an illness. From transportation assistance to loaned medical equipment, this organization has volunteer opportunities that allows you to set your own schedule or conveniently dovetail your errands to a helping hand.

(Airdate: October 4, 2022) Formed in November 2016, Whole Washington is a grassroots coalition of healthcare professionals and volunteers from all over Washington State endeavoring to put healthcare for all on our legislative docket. Join Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can as she discusses with Lori Bernstein and Linda Bradshaw the impact of collecting signatures, and expands upon the understanding that your signature is one of  the most direct tools of democracy each of us has.

(Airdate: September 29, 2022) Jefferson and Clallam Counties are abundant with natural spaces, and Fort Flagler is one of those special places, nestled on Marrowstone Island. Our Washington State Park’s budgets fall short of the many needs in our parks and the Friends of Fort Flagler help to span that gap. Join Missy Nielsen of Everybody Can as she discusses with Deisy Bach, Board Member the benefits and opportunities to help span the gap while taking in the beauty of our Olympic Peninsula.