
Western Pennsylvania Game Changers with Chris Hoke
Join former Pittsburgh Steeler and two-time Superbowl champ, Chris Hoke, and his co-hosts, Lisa Mitchell and Tim Campbell, as they talk about charities that are doing great things in Western Pennsylvania and beyond, and how we, as volunteers, can help them. To learn more about the volunteer opportunities discussed on the podcast and many others, go to www.justserve.org. JustServe is a free service provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that connects people looking to volunteer in their communities to organizations that could really use their help. So let’s roll up our sleeves, and get to work!
Episodes
24 episodes
Jean B. Purvis Community Health Center; A Volunteer-Powered Solution to the Health Care Crisis
We're thrilled to share our 24th episode with you! (Can you believe we've been at this for over two years now? Time flies, for sure!) This month, join Chris, Lisa and special co-host and former Olympic sprinter, Mark Witherspoon, a...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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35:01

Hilltop Urban Farm - Offering Education, Hope and Healthy Food
If you're looking for the perfect outdoor family, group or individual project, we've got just the opportunity for you! Join us as we get to know Ned Brockmeyer, Director of Farm Programs at Hilltop Urban Farm. Ned is a HUGE proponent of urban f...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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42:41

Episode 22 - The Vaccines are Here - Team up with the Fab 6 of Bethel Park!
Episode 22 is here! The vaccines have arrived, and not a moment too soon. The next task is helping make sure those who need it most can get it as quickly as possible. In this episode, you will meet six individuals -- Jodi Mitchell, of Spartan P...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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40:03

Butler County Alliance for Children - Making a Difference One Child at a Time
Welcome to Episode 21! This month, Tim leads out by sharing some exciting news about upcoming volunteer opportunities involving COVID-19 vaccination efforts -- check www.justserve.org for more information. Chris, Lisa and Tim are t...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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40:55

WPGC Super Volunteer 2020 - Roberta Sciulli
Please join us for this special episode, in which we award our 2020 Super Volunteer of the Year Award to Roberta Sciulli! A retired nurse and hospital administrator, Roberta is a powerful force for good in her home-town community of Ambridge, P...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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33:38

North Hills Community Outreach - People Helping People Since 1987
Join us for Episode 19! In this month's episode, Chris, Lisa and Tim are joined by special guests, Tom Baker and Erica Cochran, of North Hills Community Outreach (affectionately known as NHCO). Tom is NHCO's Executive Director and Erica is its ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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45:12

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh - Building Homes, Communities and Hope
Welcome to Episode 18! This month, join Chris, Lisa and Ken as they get to know Dr. Howard Slaughter, Jr., CEO and President of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh. Dr. Slaughter is a force of nature, in the best possible way! He's firm ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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57:31

Foster Love Project - Providing Love in Action
Welcome to Episode 17! In this episode, Chris, Lisa and Tim are joined by special quest Kelly Hughes, Founder and Executive Director of Foster Love Project. Located in Dormont, Foster Love Project's mission is to "provide love in action to kids...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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42:15

Beverly's Birthdays - Spreading Birthday Cheer 365 Days a Year
This month, Chris, Lisa and Ken (filling in for Tim) are joined by special guest, Megs Yunn, Executive Director and founder of Beverly's Birthdays. Due to a variety of circumstances, many children grow up without ever knowing what it is like to...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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52:23

Foundation of Hope - Helping to Rebuild Lives
This month, Lisa and Tim kick things off by providing updates on a couple of JustServe projects they have recently been involved in while Western Pennsylvania is still in the COVID-19 "yellow" zone. Chris then introduces us to this month's spec...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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37:18

COVID-19 Special Edition - "Lifting Where We Stand"
This month's episode is a little different, as we are currently at home while the world is grappling with COVID-19. Join Chris, Lisa, Tim, Ken and our special guest, Sherry Gunn, as we discuss ways each of us can help out by "lifting where we s...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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31:27

Lincoln Park Community Center
In this month's episode, Tim leads off by sharing his recent deployment to California to help stave off the Corona virus - he also shares his thoughts on, and a few suggestions for ways to prepare for, COVID 19. Next, we are honored to be joine...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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36:58

AgeWell Pittsburgh
AgeWell Pittsburgh is awesome! In this episode, Chris and Tim are joined by special guests Amy Gold, from the Jewish Community Center, and Ellen Leger, from Jewish Family and Community Services, who serve as volunteer coordinators for AgeWell P...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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39:06

American Red Cross - Southwestern PA Chapter
The team is back from the holidays and ready to go! This month, Chris, Lisa and Tim are joined by special guests, Jessica Smith, Disaster Program Manager, and David Herzog, Volunteer Disaster Program Manager, with the American Red Cross of Sout...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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42:30

Holiday Special - 2019
In this special holiday episode, Chris, Lisa, Tim and Ken begin by discussing the Light the World Campaign. We explain what it is and share some of our experiences with it so far. Anyone can sign up to get daily texts throughout the holiday sea...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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38:52

NurturePA
This month, Chris, Lisa and Tim are joined by special guest, Kate Brennan, Director of Operations at NurturePA. Birth to age three is a critical time in a child’s life. Their experiences as a young child often dictate the type of adults they be...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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30:32

Greater Washington County Food Bank
Co-hosts Chris, Lisa and Tim are joined by this month's special guest, Peggy Grimes, the Assistant Director at Greater Washington County Food Bank. After Chris shares a personal (perhaps too personal) tidbit, Tim discusses the ongoing need for ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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30:25

Days for Girls
This month, co-hosts Chris and Lisa are joined by special guests, Reverend Karie Ann Charlton of the Third Presbyterian Church in Shadyside, and her friend, Carrie Powell. Pastor Karie leads the Pittsburgh Chapter of Days for Girls Internationa...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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30:14

Gallagher Hospice
Join co-hosts Chris, Lisa and Tim as they are joined by this month's special guest, Meghan Anderson, Executive Director of Gallagher Hospice. First, Tim shares recent volunteer experiences with the American Red Cross of Southwestern Pennsylvani...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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34:20

Butler County Family YMCA - Reach and Rise
Join co-hosts Chris, Chelsea, Lisa, Tim as they share recent volunteer experiences - Chelsea, with NurturePA; Lisa, with Days for Girls; and Tim, while on deployment to Louisiana as part of a Disaster Medical Assistance Team. This month, they a...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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35:47

South Hills Interfaith Movement
Join co-hosts Chris Hoke, Chelsea Hermond, Lisa Mitchell and Tim Campbell as they share recent service experiences and get to know this month's special guest, Jim Guffey, Executive Director of South Hills Interfaith Movement (SHIM). As Jim expl...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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44:06

Treasure House Fashions
This month, regular co-hosts Chris Hoke, Chelsea Hermond and Lisa Mitchell share personal service experiences from the past month, and are joined by special quest Sally Power, Founder of Treasure House Fashions. Sally is a true powerhouse! Trea...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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43:18

Welcome and JustServe Tutorial
Chris Hoke and his co-hosts, Lisa Mitchell, Chelsea Hermond and Tim Campell, get to know each other a bit (many of them have never met before) and share some of their favorite volunteer experiences. Later, they are joined by JustServe "guru" Mo...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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26:50

Northside Common Ministries
Chris Hoke, Lisa Mitchell and Ken Witzel share some personal service experiences from the past month, and are joined by special guest Jay Poliziani, of Northside Common Ministries. Northside Common Ministries was established in 1982 by a collab...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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29:33
