Philanthropy & Friends

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May 2026

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Philanthropy & Friends spotlights our partners in the nonprofit community.

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May 29, 2026Episode 7715 min

Philanthropy and Friends - Jill Scarbro

Jane Powell has a conversation with Jill Scarbro, M.S., BCBA, Founding Director of Community Autism Resources & Education Systems (CARES). They discuss the access to services for and how CARES can be a resource for families. Each month CARES holds a community event. A Sensory Circus will be held June 6, 2026 at Valley Park in Putnam County. Learn more about CARES at wvcaresforautism.org For more information about TGKVF visit https://tgkvf.org/

May 5, 2026Episode 7618 min

Philanthropy and Friends - Crystal Good

Jane Powell chats with Crystal Good, Founder and Publisher of Black By God West Virginia. They discuss the origins of the publication and how it has grown to offer multimedia sources of news in WV.

April 6, 2026Episode 7515 min

Philanthropy and Friends - Kyla Nichols

Jane Powell talks with Kyla Nichols, Executive Director of FPC Hope Center, Inc. The discuss the work of the Center and the mission to serve young adults 18-25 years old transitioning from foster care and kinship care in Clay and Kanawha Counties. To learn more visit fpchopecenter.org. For more information about TGKVF visit https://tgkvf.org/

April 6, 2026Episode 7415 min

Philanthropy and Friends - Nakia Austin

Jane Powell chats with Nakia Austin, Co-Founder and CEO of The Healing House, Inc. They discuss the mission and beginnings of Healing House - how it serves as a refuge for women but now supports the entire family. Services offered include mentorship and life coaching, counseling and trauma support, and life skills. Learn more at thehealinghouseinc.org . For more information about TGKVF visit https://tgkvf.org/

December 23, 2025Episode 7314 min

Philanthropy and Friends - TGKVF Scholarship Program

Jane Powell chats with Katie Ferrell, TGKVF Scholarship Program Officer about the Foundation's statewide scholarship program. They discuss recent changes in the application process and information that is helpful in completing the process. For more information visit https://tgkvf.org/

December 19, 2025Episode 7220 min

Philanthropy and Friends - CMI2

Jane Powell chats with Walter "Wally" Hatfield, V.P. of Training and Experimentation of Civil Military Innovation Institute (CMI2). Together they discuss the ILLUME program and community outreach in Clay County. For more information visit https://tgkvf.org

September 26, 2025Episode 7114 min

Philanthropy and Friends - FestivFall 2025

Jane Powell chats with Zack Harold, Executive Director of FestivALL. They discuss the upcoming FestivFALL and the events being held Oct 8- 12, 2025. FestivFALL is when "A Season Becomes A Work Of Art." For more information visit https://tgkvf.org/

September 8, 2025Episode 7015 min

Philanthropy and Friends - City Center Live/Arts Amplified

Jane Powell chats with Bryan Cooper of City Center Live and Arts Amplified. They discuss the upcoming events happening in City Center Slack Plaza and ways to be informed of upcoming entertainment in the Charleston area. For more information visit https://tgkvf.org/

May 30, 2025Episode 6915 min

Philanthropy and Friends - WVU Extension Family Nutrition Program

Jane Powell chats with Laura Hill, Kanawha/Putnam Health Educator and Kristin McCartney, WV SNAP-Ed Director about Kids Fresh @ the Market and The Grow This programs. Both programs address nutrition insecurity, nutrition education, and healthy lifestyle habits in a hands-on, empowering way.

April 30, 2025Episode 6814 min

Philanthropy and Friends - Charleston CVB USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships

Jane Powell chats with Tim Brady, President & CEO of Charleston's Conventions and Visitors Bureau. They discuss the upcoming USA Cycling Pro Road National Championship races being held in Charleston may 19-26, 2025. Charleston was selected as a host city for 5 years. 2025 is the second of the five years.