Today in Henrico
Episodes
29 episodes
Today in Henrico – Paula Buckley, GRASP
Paula Buckley, director of outreach and public affairs for GRASP (GReat Aspirations Scholarship Program) joins host Tara Gray to discuss how the organization is working to help students in the region.
Today in Henrico – Zach Felder, Parallel Learning and Nanny Cooperative
Host Tara Gray is joined by Zach Felder, the creator of a Facebook group called Parallel Learning and Nanny Cooperative, who discusses the group's objectives and how it is hoping to match parents, nannies and teachers to provide an educational ...
Today in Henrico – Ryan Burgess, HCPS Back to School Safely
Highland Springs High School history teacher Ryan Burgess, a representative of the HCPS Back to School Safely Facebook group, joins host Tara Gray to discuss the group's position and desires for the coming school year.
Today in Henrico – Kindra Kirkeby, Choices for Virginia Schools
In the second of our series of conversations about what the return to school might look like in Henrico County, host Tara Gray speaks with Kinda Kirkeby of Choices for Virginia Schools, a Henrico-based group that formed to encourage the county'...
Today in Henrico – Andy Jenks, Henrico County Public Schools
Henrico County Public Schools' Chief of Communications and Community Engagement Andy Jenks joins host Tara Gray to talk about what the return to school might look like this fall. This is the first of four conversations this week with representa...
Today in Henrico – Sharon Moody, Shore Dog Café
Sharon Moody, co-owner of Shore Dog Café in Henrico's Near West End, discusses life as a small restaurant operator during the time of COVID-19 and how her restaurant has adapted to change.
Today in Henrico – Eric Leabough, Henrico County Community Revitalization
Eric Leabough, director of Henrico County's Community Revitalization department, discusses the agency's efforts in Highland Springs and elsewhere.
Today in Henrico – Kimberley Martin, The KLM Foundation
KLM Foundation founder Kimberley L. Martin talks with host Tara Gray about the organization she created in 2002 to help college students buy their books.
Today in Henrico – Lisa Schaffner, UNOS
Lisa Schaffner of the United Organ Sharing Network visits with Tara Gray to discuss the organization and its reach.
Today in Henrico – Amy Yarcich, RX Partnership
Amy Yarcich, executive director of the nonprofit RX Partnership, chats with Tara Gray about the organization and its mission.
Today in Henrico – Terri Quinan, Virginia chapter of The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Terri Quinan, executive director of the Virginia Chapter of The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, joins host Tara Gray to discuss the organization and those it serves.
Today in Henrico – Pam Kempf, Henrico Recreation and Parks
Pam Kempf, Henrico Recreation and Parks Marketing Director Pam Kempf joins host Tara Gray to discuss the county's adjusted Fourth of July plans.
Today in Henrico – Karen Legato, Health Brigade
Karen Legato, the executive director of Health Brigade (formally the Fan Free Clinic) discusses the organization's history and efforts in the Metro Richmond community.
Today in Henrico – Andrea Starr, Forward Foundation
Andrea Starr, the executive director of Forward Foundation (formerly the Sophie House), discusses the organization's mission and how it's working to reach families in the region.
Today in Henrico – Michelle Nostheide, American Heart Association
Michelle Nostheide, the executive director of the American Heart Association's Richmond branch, discusses the organization and how it has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Today in Henrico – Kerry Blumberg, Ronald McDonald House
Kerry Blumberg, executive director of the local Ronald McDonald House, explains how the organization came to be, how it assists local families and how it's adjusted during the pandemic.
Today in Henrico – Beth Vann-Turnbull, Housing Families First
Beth Vann-Turnbull, the executive director of Housing Families First, discusses the organization's efforts in the community and how they've been impacted by COVID-19.
Today in Henrico – Charleita Richardson, Partnership for the Future
Partnership for the Future President and CEO Charleita Richardson joins the Citizen to discuss the nonprofit and how it is working to help local youngsters and teens.
Today in Henrico – Rick Jeffrey, Special Olympics of Virginia
A conversation with Rick Jeffrey, the president of Special Olympics of Virginia, about the organization and how its athletes are handling the COVID-19 pandemic – and when they'll return to action.
Today in Henrico – Michael Reilly, Virginia Department of Fire Programs
Host Tara Gray talks with Michael Reilly, the executive director of the Virginia Department of Fire Programs, about what makes a great firefighter, and what you should know about Fourth of July fire safety.
Today in Henrico – Claiborne Mason, Virginia Home for Boys and Girls
Virginia Home for Boys and Girls President Claiborne Mason discusses the home, its efforts and one of its newest programs.
Today in Henrico – Sarah Moseley, Fetch a Cure
The Citizen's Tara Gray has a conversation with Sarah Moseley, the director of development for Fetch a Cure, about the organization and how it helps pets and their families.
Today in Henrico – Mike Taylor, Henrico Education Foundation
The Citizen's Tara Gray speaks with Henrico Education Foundation Chief Executive Officer Mike Taylor about the agency's mission and how it's assisting students during the COVID-19 pandemic.