IMPACT OC

Impact OC: Second Chance Orange County

How does Second Chance Orange County help low-income individuals recovering from drug and alcohol addiction or experiencing homelessness adjust back into society? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Second Chance Orange County CEO Deb Johnson.  She’s a former Tustin City Council member serving between 2008 and 2012. She talks about how she started the organization after becoming aware of the devastating effect that drug addiction and homelessness were having on the Orange County community. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.secondchanceoc.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impact OC: “Arts For All”

How does the Dana Point nonprofit “Arts For All” create positive change in our community by empowering disadvantaged youth with access to professional music instruction? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with “Arts For All” CEO and Founder Bryce Hansen. He’s also the Manager of Danman’s Music School. Hear how music impacts the lives of those served by the organization.

Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.artsforallnonprofit.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impact OC: Supporting People with Disabilities.

How does a national nonprofit, Ablelight, support people with disabilities? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Ablelight Orange County Regional Director Tony Duarte. He talks about how Ablelight paves the way for people with developmental disabilities to achieve a life they never thought possible by developing personal pathways, advancing independence, and providing enriched living services. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.ablelight.org

 

 

Meet Legendary Restauranteur (and Raconteur) Frank Garcia

Meet Restaurant Legend Frank Garcia, Owner of legendary La Casa Garcia Restaurant in Anaheim. And hear about the many celebrities he's served thru his 40 years in the business (including iconic people like John Wayne and Frank Sinatra).  And the many other chains he's helped influence, shape and start here in Southern California. 

Bringing him many awards like the 1996 US President Hero Award and the OCHCC Annual Estrella Award for his long standing service to the community and his many charitable activities thru the years like his annual WE GIVE THANKS Thanksgiving Charity Event where over 10,000 people have received free holiday meals here at the Honda Center.

The Caring Culture of Dignity Memorial

Meet the folks at DIGNITY MEMORIAL CARE including Rodrigo "Rod" Gomez (their Marketing Managing Director) and Eloisa Walker (their Market Sales Manager for Orange County).  And hear about their "caring culture" and the many "end of life" services they offer from internments and cremations to life celebrations and other planning services. 

Meet the Anaheim YMCA

Meet Brent Finlay, President and CEO of the Anaheim Family YMCA.  And learn about the many programs and services they offer OUR COMMUNITY thru their new and improved programs for recreation and education on everything from youth swim classes and sports programs to eSports and STEM. To performing and visual arts, day and resident camps and adaptive programs for special needs teens and adults. Plus plenty of recreation choices for everyone from pre-school to senior citizens. 

For even though the Y has a hundred year connection to OUR COMMUNITY, "this isn't your father's YMCA any more!"

Impact OC: Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation

How will the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation return the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum to its original home…the Great Park in Irvine, formerly the El Toro Marine Corp Air Station? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation President/CEO Brigadier General Michael J. Aguilar. He talks about his mission to return the Museum to Orange County. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. https://flyingleathernecks.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEE IT UP with Tom and John: Costa Mesa Police Chief Ron Lawrence

Costa Mesa Police Chief Ron Lawrence stops by to TEE IT UP with Tom and John (ie-Tom Johnson, Publisher, Stu News and Costa Mesa Mayor John Stephens, partner in Stephens-Friedland, LLP). Talking about their unique approach to policing in Costa Mesa. And the positive results they've achieved. Like the recent 4th of July Festivities with 12,000 people at the OC Fairgrounds that went off without a hitch.

"Helps", says Chief Lawrence, "when you start with the assumption that people are there to have a good time and not to cause trouble". Along with a three tiered policing approach of Traffic, Patrol and "Community Policing". And the use of their new Mobile Command Center (which includes drone capability to monitor the crowds and react quickly). 

Impact OC: LIFESAVERS Foundation of Orange County

Why did Laguna Beach kidney donor Heidi Miller start LIFESAVERS Foundation of Orange County and mentors others to become living organ donors? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with her.

Besides donating a kidney to Newport Beach Daily Pilot/LA Times Columnist, and author Bruce Cook in 2017, she also was a bone marrow transplant donor for her best friend Terry Reisdorf. In 2020, Donate Life America proclaimed her Donate Life/One Legacy Honoree—Rose Parade Honoree. She’s sat on many boards including The American Heart Association, City of Hope, and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and has been a Trustee on the Board of Directors at the Laguna Playhouse for 40 years. In 2018, Laguna Beach proudly named her Citizen of the Year. As an entrepreneur, she founded Heidi’s Frozen Yozurt, 120 stores; Tight Assets, and The World Newsstand. You can hear her inspirational story only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station that streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. To learn more about LIFESAVERS Foundation of Orange County, email Heidi Miller: heidimillerkidneydonor@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

Impact OC: Helping the Brain-Injured Recover

Why does High Hopes Head Injury Program Director Mark Desmond devote his life to helping the brain-injured community recover? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Desmond. He explains how he helps those suffering from brain injuries recover and regain their lives. He also talks about the High Hopes signature fundraiser on July 16^th, the 24^th annual Eric Marienthal and Friends Concert at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach in California. Marienthal is also on the show. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.highhopes.ws