In The Loop Podcast

We discussed two topics.  Suicide Prevention Month and Substance Abuse Awareness Month.  We discussed how common both are and how to get help.  We discussed how Laurel Ridge Treatment Center has a 40 year history of helping people with both of these issues.  We talked about the signs that a loved one may be experiencing suicidal thoughts or having substance abuse issues.  We also talked about how to get hel...

Mary talked about the long history of Family Service and how today it offers services to every aspect of the family including preborn to seniors.  The programs and numerous and Mary explained how they are designed to help with a wide range of family challenges.  We also talked about the upcoming 2nd Annual Take Walk on the Westside.

Website: www.family-service.org    

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We introduced Major Romack to our San Antonio audience.  We talked about what was happening in Kerrville and how the San Antonio Salvation Army was helping.  We talked about the role of the Salvation Army as a church.  We talked about the many way and people that the Salvation Army helps by giving a hand up rather than a hand out.  Also talked about upcoming events and how you could get involved.

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For more than 70 years the San Antonio Humane Society has been working to meet it's mission to protect and improve the lives of dogs and cats by providing shelter, care, adoption, rescue, spay/neuter programs, and community education.  Kim talked about the many programs they have to achieve that mission and how individuals and groups can help them achieve that mission through volunteering, fostering, donating, and more.  ...

Ginny talked about the Alzheimer's Association mission of helping caregivers and individuals with Alzheimer's and other Dementia.  Have you ever wondered what the signs of Alzheimer's are.  Ginny goes into all of them and what to do if you think you or your loved one had Dementia and/or Alzheimer's.  The first thing is to call the Support life from Alzheimer's Association at 800.272.3900.  They will help you cre...

At 5am on the Day of the Kerrville Floods, the Salvation Army was already at a local Walmart helping with food, supplies, and comfort.  Since then, with the help of other Salvation Army chapters from around the country, they have been working to help families and first responders with food, supplies, and emotional comfort.  The need is great and Major Phil talks about the devastation they've seen, the impact on the commun...

Guests:
Liz Presley: President of Friends of San Antonio Public Library
Ben Durocher: Manager

Talked about the 60 year history of the Friends of San Antonio Public Library and it's mission.  Talked about the three branches that need Friends groups and how you can become a member of FOSPL.  Talked about the Book Cellar and all the unique things they sell.  Talked about upcoming events like the "Back To School" b...

We talked about the vision of this great project and how it will help San Antonio.  We talked about how it’s mission to create a place in San Antonio that helps with wellness, beauty,  history, art, equity, research, and education.    The Arboretum San Antonio is in the beginning stages and we discussed current opportunities to get involved and be part of the building of this project

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We talked about the many ways that Warrior's Heart helps Active Duty, First Responders, Veterans, Law Enforcement, EMS, Paramedics, and others overcome the challenges of Alcohol Abuse, Prescription Drug Abuse,

PTSD, Trauma, Military Sexual Trauma, Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Cocaine Abuse, Meth Abuse, Heroin  Addiction, Substance Abuse and Chemical Dependency.  There are many programs but we focused on the powerful Art ...

Jonathan talked about the vision he had for Unite SA since high school but how it call came together during covid. He talked about their mission to create a local Christian network of businesses and Nonprofits with the goal of mobilizing the Body of Christ in San Antonio through community. He talked about Let Us Unite which is a gathering this Memorial Day Weekend at San Pedro Springs Park, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

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We talked about the history and the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas. We talked about the important impact having a "Big" could have on a child.  Also, talked about the impact being a "Big" can have on the volunteer.  Hugh tells his personal story of having a little Brother.  Big Brothers Big Sisters is need of men to be Big Brothers.  Hugh explains why and he explains how they particularly nee...

Jennifer talks about the Alliance's Mission to serve and equip the Church, Individuals, families,and businesses in fulfilling the biblical call to care for children and families impacted by the foster care system.  She share's her inspiration story of how she created the organization and the story of how Alliance is helping children and families.

Website: https://alliance4orphans.org

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Federica Soriano talked about the unique role that Children's Rehabilitation Institute / TeletonUSA plays not only in San Antonio but in the United States.  CRIT provides therapy for children 0 - 18 years with neurological, muscular, and skeletal disabilities through a comprehensive, compassionate, state-of-the-art rehabilitation program focused on family healing and inclusion.  SHe talked about the unique program that ha...