IMPACT OC

Impact OC-Helping Justice-involved OC Youths & Adults

How can the Hub for Integration, Reentry & Employment known as H.I.R.E help justice-involved Orange County youths and adults? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with workforce & reentry consultant Meghan Medlin who is the Founder of H.I.R.E. She talks about how the organization is working to fulfill its mission of maximizing the skills and talents of justice-involved youths and adults. And how it operates as a link between service providers collaborating to benefit the community as a whole.

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.hireoc.org

 

PUB DATE Book Publishing Podcast Premieres

Join us for the premiere episode of PUB DATE, our new bi-weekly podcast on the inner workings of the Book Publishing industry.  With our resident "book broads" from Broad Book Group, Vanessa Campos and Jen Dorsey.  As they introduce themselves in this inaugural episode and hint at all the topics and guests to come the first and third Fridays of the month, here on OC TALK RADIO. Orange County's only online business channel.

Impact OC- Orange County Ronald McDonald House Provides Comfort to Families

How does the Orange County Ronald McDonald House provide comfort, care and support to children and families in Southern California? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Antis Roofing Founder and CEO Charles Antis. He’s a board member of the Orange County Ronald McDonald House, which is a program of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California. He shares his interest to get involved with the organization after it provided comfort and care to him and his wife, Dawn, when she delivered premature twins Charlie and Gracie, nearly seven years ago. He also talks about the $12-Million campaign to double the size of the house. 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://rmhcsc.org/orangecounty

 

 

Impact OC-Using dance to strengthen youths’ self-esteem & academic skills

How can low-income youth through the power of dance, strengthen their self-esteem and gain academic skills? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with The Wooden Floor’s Chief Executive Officer Dawn Reese. Hear how The Wooden Floor strategically integrates dance education with academic, college and career readiness. The students successfully graduate high school with the skills necessary to succeed both in school and life. 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.TheWoodenFloor.org

 

 

Impact OC- Empowering Special Olympics Athletes during the pandemic

_{How is Special Olympics Southern California able to empower its athletes with intellectual disabilities during the pandemic? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Special Olympics Southern California President & CEO Calvin Lyons. Hear how the organization is able to empower people with intellectual disabilities through sports, wellness, and leadership programs and spreads acceptance and inclusion in communities. Also learn about volunteer opportunities. 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.sosc.org}

 

 

Impact OC-Serving Meals to over 10,000 at-risk Orange County Seniors

How can Meals on Wheels Orange County serve meals to over 10,000 at-risk Orange County seniors? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Meals on Wheels Orange County Vice President Advancement Darla Olson. She talks about how the largest nonprofit senior nutrition and supportive service provider in Orange County serves nearly a million meals a year and how its volunteers help to reduce isolation among seniors. 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.mealsonwheelsoc.org

 

 

Impact OC-2-1-1 Orange County connects people to Social Services

How can Orange County residents get connected to social services they need such as food, housing, job placement and health insurance? Listen to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with 2-1-1 Orange County President and Chief Executive Officer Karen Williams. She talks about how the local, private, non-profit organization runs a comprehensive information and referral system for Orange County. She calls it the “virtual front door for the community.” By calling, texting, or emailing the organization, health and human services and support are accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week. People are connected quickly and effectively to existing programs and disaster response information. 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. Services may be accessed by calling 211, or texting 898-211 and text in the zip code, or email: www.help@211oc.org or www.211oc.org

 

Impact OC: Using Robotic Surgery to Treat Cancer

_{How can the Leonard Cancer Institute at Providence Mission Hospital use robotic surgical technology to diagnose and treat lung cancer? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with one of Providence Mission Hospital’s most talented robotic surgeons and Leonard Cancer Institute’s Director for Lung Cancer Dr. Samer Kanaan. He talks about how doctors’ use an assisted robotic system to transform the lives of patients. 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://leonardcancerinstitute.com/}

 

Impact OC- Helping Human Trafficking Victims in Orange County

How can the nonprofit Waymakers help Human Trafficking victims in Orange County heal and thrive? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Waymakers Director of Victim Assistance Programs Lita Mercado. She talks about the current state of Human Trafficking in Orange County and how to spot it to report it. She also discusses how her organization helps victims. 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.

The National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-3737-888 

www.waymakersoc.org

Impact OC-Fighting Heart Disease in Orange County

How does the American Heart Association Orange County fight heart disease? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with American Heart Association Orange County Board Chair Angela Ahmad. She explains how five years ago, her son at the age of six, survived open heart surgery after a routine check-up. And how that experience made her want to get involved in the nation’s oldest volunteer health organization that aims to fight heart disease. She also talks about heart disease symptoms and what we can do to help prevent the risk of developing the disease. 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://www.heart.org/en/affiliates/california/orange-county