Community Cares

Hosted by Dave McLaughlin

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Aug 2026

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Community Cares is a podcast that provides valuable information on local community events and free resources available in the area. Our goal is to keep you informed and help you get involved in your community. Tune in to learn about all the exciting opportunities available to you! Find out more about Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet by visiting getclothes.org

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August 26, 202636 min

Jamie O’Connell, Candidate for Sparks City Council Ward 2 - CCP 155

Community Cares Podcast welcomes Jamie O’Connell, candidate for Sparks City Council Ward 2, for a conversation about the future of Sparks, Nevada. Jamie shares why they are running, their connection to the Ward 2 community, and their priorities for local residents—including public safety, housing, responsible growth, roads and infrastructure, local businesses, city services, and accountable representation at Sparks City Hall. Whether you live in Ward 2 or care about local elections and the future of Northern Nevada, this episode offers an opportunity to hear directly from Jamie O’Connell and learn more about the campaign for Sparks City Council. Community Cares Podcast is proud to create space for local voices, community conversations, and informed civic engagement across Sparks, Reno, and Northern Nevada. This episode is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement of any candidate, political party, or ballot measure. #SparksNevada #SparksCityCouncil #Ward2 #JamieOConnell #SparksNV #NorthernNevada #LocalPolitics #NevadaPolitics #CommunityCaresPodcast

August 19, 202634 min

DOULA CO-OP of Nevada, Jennifer Campbell - CCP 154

This week, Michael Cox, Mobile Micro Closet Manager, and Dave McLaughlin, Executive Director of Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet, welcome Jennifer Campbell, Executive Director of Doula Co-op of Nevada. Jennifer shares about the important work Doula Co-op of Nevada does to support expecting and new families throughout our community. Listen as they discuss the value of doulas, resources available to parents, and how compassionate support can make a meaningful difference during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum season. Chaplain Chaz is out for this episode, but Michael and Dave continue the conversation with another inspiring look at the people and organizations serving Northern Nevada. Learn more: Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet https://gsccreno.org Doula Co-op of Nevada https://doulacoopnv.org Keywords: Community Cares Podcast, Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet, GSCC Reno, Michael Cox, Dave McLaughlin, Jennifer Campbell, Doula Co-op of Nevada, Nevada doulas, Reno community, pregnancy support, postpartum support, maternal health, family resources, nonprofit spotlight, Northern Nevada nonprofits, community care. #CommunityCaresPodcast #GoodShepherdsClothesCloset #GSCC #RenoNevada #NorthernNevada #DoulaCoopOfNevada #Doulas #PregnancySupport #PostpartumSupport #MaternalHealth #FamilySupport #CommunityCare #NonprofitSpotlight #RenoNonprofits

August 12, 202632 min

Michael Cox, GSCC - CCP 153

Community Cares Podcast Episode 153 features Michael, our new Mobile Micro Closet Manager. In this episode, we introduce Michael and talk about the Mobile Micro Closet, community outreach, nonprofit service, local ministry, helping families, and meeting practical needs in our community. Chaplain Chaz is unable to join this episode, but this conversation highlights the heart of the mission and the people serving behind the scenes. Community Cares Podcast, Episode 153, Michael, Mobile Micro Closet Manager, Mobile Micro Closet, nonprofit podcast, community outreach, local outreach, ministry podcast, Reno Nevada nonprofit, helping families, serving the community, community support, faith based outreach, nonprofit leadership, Chaplain Chaz #CommunityCaresPodcast #Episode153 #Michael #MobileMicroCloset #MobileMicroClosetManager #NonprofitPodcast #CommunityOutreach #LocalOutreach #MinistryPodcast #RenoNevada #HelpingFamilies #ServingTheCommunity #CommunitySupport #FaithBasedOutreach #NonprofitLeadership #ChaplainChaz

August 5, 202633 min

Campbell Cummings, FCA - CCP 152

In this episode, Dave and Chaplain Chaz chat with Campbell Cummings from Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) in Reno. Campbell shares his story, how he went from baseball to coaching and health, and how he now leads student groups at Galena, Damonte Ranch, and AACT high schools. They talk about faith, sports, mentoring teens, and how FCA is making a difference for student-athletes in Northern Nevada. Guest: Campbell Cummings – FCA Area Representative, Reno Topics: FCA huddles, student-athlete discipleship, faith & sports, community impact Learn more / get involved: FCA Northern Nevada: https://www.fcanevada.org/reno Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet: https://www.gsccreno.org Produced by Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet, serving all of Northern Nevada.

July 29, 202639 min

Hazel Marino, CareSource Nevada - CCP 151

In episode 151 of the Community Cares Podcast, co-hosts Dave McLaughlin and Chaplain Chaz talk with Hazel Marino from CareSource Nevada, a nonprofit managed care organization serving Nevada Medicaid members. Hazel shares how CareSource is expanding access to quality health care, addressing social drivers of health like food, housing, and transportation, and partnering with local nonprofits and community organizations across the state. Listeners will hear about new programs, community health innovation grants, and practical resources that help Nevada families navigate Medicaid coverage, find providers, and stay healthy. This episode is perfect for anyone who relies on Medicaid, works in community health, or wants to better understand how CareSource is investing in Nevada communities. Learn more about CareSource Nevada: https://www.caresource.com/nevada Learn more about Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet: https://www.gsccreno.org #CommunityCaresPodcast #CareSource #CareSourceNevada #Medicaid #CommunityHealth #Nonprofit #Nevada #NevadaMedicaid #HealthCoverage #GoodShepherdsClothesCloset #GSCC #HopeAndDignity #NorthernNevada

July 22, 202629 min

Cara Kaufer, Reno Rescue - CCP 150

In episode 150 of the Community Cares Podcast, co-hosts Dave McLaughlin and Chaplain Chaz talk with Cara Kaufer, founder of Reno Rescue, a horse rescue and equine therapy nonprofit serving Northern Nevada. Reno Rescue focuses on rescuing and rehabilitating horses while creating a safe, nurturing environment where children, families, veterans, and seniors can experience healing and growth alongside these animals. Cara shares powerful stories from the ranch, the impact of programs that support at-risk youth, and practical ways the community can get involved through volunteering, donations, and local events. Learn more about Reno Rescue: https://www.renorescue.org Learn more about Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet: https://www.gsccreno.org #CommunityCaresPodcast #RenoRescue #EquineTherapy #HorseRescue #Nonprofit #RenoNV #VerdiNV #StableMoments #GoodShepherdsClothesCloset #GSCC #FreeClothing #HopeAndDignity #NorthernNevada

July 15, 202634 min

John Firestone, Life Change Center - CCP 149

In this powerful episode of the Community Cares Podcast, cohosts Dave McLaughlin and Chaplain Chaz Blackburn sit down with special guest John Firestone from The Life Change Center for a heartfelt conversation about hope, recovery, and life after addiction. Filmed on-site at Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet in Sparks, Nevada, this episode highlights how two local nonprofits are working together to bring dignity, clothing, and recovery support to individuals and families across Northern Nevada. John shares how The Life Change Center walks alongside people battling opioid addiction with treatment, counseling, and long-term support, while Dave and Chaplain Chaz connect the dots to the everyday needs they see at Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet. Learn more and get support: The Life Change Center: https://thelifechangecenter.org Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet: https://www.gsccreno.org Watch and listen to Community Cares live every Tuesday at 6:00 PM (PDT) on Facebook, and find new episodes on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more. #CommunityCaresPodcast #DaveMcLaughlin #ChaplainChaz #ChaplainChazBlackburn #JohnFirestone #LifeChangeCenter #TheLifeChangeCenter #OpioidRecovery #AddictionRecovery #MAT #MedicationAssistedTreatment #RenoNV #SparksNV #CarsonCity #NorthernNevada #Nonprofit #RecoveryMatters #HopeAndDignity #DrugFreeNevada #CommunityCares #GSCC #GoodShepherdsClothesCloset #gsccreno #FilmedAtGSCC

July 8, 202636 min

Cheree Boteler, Executive Director of the Reno Rodeo Foundation - CCP 148

Community Cares Podcast Episode 148 features co-hosts Executive Director Dave McLaughlin and Chaplain Chaz Blackburn in a focused conversation with guest Cheree Boteler, Executive Director of the Reno Rodeo Foundation. Cheree shares how the Foundation serves children and families across 14 Northern Nevada counties through programs that provide essential items, meaningful experiences, and opportunities for growth—ensuring every child feels valued, supported, and never forgotten. Listeners will hear about the impact of the annual Denim Drive and other key initiatives, along with practical ways individuals, businesses, and community partners can join the mission to support foster youth and kids in crisis throughout Northern Nevada. Learn more or get involved: Reno Rodeo Foundation: www.renorodeofoundation.org Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet (podcast host organization): www.gsccreno.org #CommunityCaresPodcast #DaveMcLaughlin #ChaplainChaz #ChereeBoteler #RenoRodeoFoundation #DenimDrive #NorthernNevada #FosterYouth #CommunityImpact #GivingBack #Nonprofit #RenoNV #SparksNV #KidsFirst #HopeAndDignity #LocalImpact #VolunteerNevada #PartnerWithUs #FaithInAction

July 1, 202638 min

Mark South, Lead Teaching Pastor at Living Stones Church, Spanish Springs - CCP 147

In Episode 147 of the Community Cares Podcast, we sit down with Lead Pastor Mark South from Living Stones Church Spanish Springs to talk about the exciting new church building project in the Spanish Springs community of Northern Nevada. This conversation dives into the vision for the new campus, how it will serve families in Spanish Springs and Reno-Sparks, and why creating more space for worship, discipleship, and outreach matters for a growing faith community. livingstoneschurches We also highlight how Living Stones Spanish Springs has been a faithful financial partner to Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet, helping sustain free clothing services and expand our reach to more neighbors in need. Mark and the Community Cares team talk about what it looks like when a local church invests in nonprofit ministry, supports ongoing operations, and comes alongside GSCC as we grow our Micro Closet and Mobile Micro Closet projects across Northern Nevada.facebook+1 A key part of this episode is the conversation about launching a Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet Micro Closet in Spanish Springs, bringing free, clean clothing and essential items closer to families who live in that area. We discuss how a micro closet works, why satellite locations are so important for access and dignity, and what it would mean to have a GSCC micro closet embedded in the Spanish Springs community as the new church building comes online. Community Cares is all about highlighting local community events, free resources, and organizations that are making a difference in Reno-Sparks and beyond. In this episode, we connect the dots between church building projects, nonprofit service, and long-term community impact—showing how Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet and Living Stones Spanish Springs are partnering together to care for their neighbors and strengthen Northern Nevada.podcasts.apple+3 Learn more about Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet, volunteer opportunities, and how to support the mission at https://www.gsccreno.org . Discover service times, ministries, giving options, and the latest updates on the Spanish Springs building project at https://livingstoneschurches.com/spanishsprings .gsccreno+1 Hashtags: #CommunityCaresPodcast #GoodShepherdsClothesCloset #GSCCReno #LivingStonesSpanishSprings #SpanishSprings #RenoSparks #NorthernNevada #ChurchBuildingProject #NewChurchBuilding #FaithCommunity #LocalMinistry #CommunityImpact #ServeYourCity #NevadaNonprofits #MicroCloset #MobileMicroCloset #FreeClothing #NonprofitPartnership #CommunityOutreach #PodcastInterview

June 24, 202631 min

Jessica Solis, Access to Healthcare Network - CCP 146

Jessica Solis, Access to Healthcare Network - CCP 146 In this episode of the Community Cares Podcast, we sit down with Jessica Solis from Access to Healthcare Network for a meaningful conversation about expanding healthcare access, supporting underserved communities, and the vital role nonprofit organizations play in strengthening Nevada’s health system. We discuss the challenges individuals face when navigating care, the resources available through Access to Healthcare Network, and what continues to inspire this important work in our community. Learn more about Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet and how you can support our mission at www.gsccreno.org #Nevada #CommunityCaresPodcast #GoodShepherdsClothesCloset #GSCC #RenoNV #SparksNV #Nonprofit #HealthcareAccess #CommunityHealth #CommunityMatters #DaveMcLaughlin