Show Times:
Fridays
10 a.m. PST (1 p.m. EST)
About The Show:
The Community Spotlight show is hosted by Drew Schlosberg, community and public relations manager for The San Diego Union-Tribune, profiles non-profits, community organizations and heros that are making a difference.
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The San Diego Union Tribune Community Spotlight
Host: Drew Schlosberg
Community
Recent Episodes:
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02/03/12 - Eye of the Needle Foundation
Daniel Duncan of the San Diego Dream Center and Andrew Arroyo of the "Eye of the Needle Foundation," discuss their respective organizations' mission to support a variety of humanitarian efforts and social improvement projects.
Dr. John Neves, a pediatric dentist at the San Ysidro Health Center, discusses the importance of early dental visits for children and the critical role that oral health plays in one's overall health.
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01/27/12 - Bank's long history of philanthropy and community outreach
Bob Saunders, Director of the AVID Education System's Demonstration Schools, is joined by Steven Baratte, AVID Director of Marketing and Communications, to discuss the mission of AVID, the country's most successful college prep system. Saunders and Baratte chat about the Julie Elliott AVID Scholarship Fund, which honors Elliott, the longtime educator and AVID California State Director, who passed away last year.
Angela Lucero, Bank of America Community Relations Manager, and Judy Forrester, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing and Corporate Relations, talk about the bank's long history of philanthropy and community outreach in our region.
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01/20/12 - San Diego Association of Realtor's "Holiday House"
Nicole Anderson, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the San Diego Association of Realtors (SDAR), is joined by Sheona Richardson, Director of Annual Giving and External Relations for Senior Community Centers, to discuss the results of SDAR's 2011 "Holiday House," which benefitted local non-profit organizations.
Dr. Sean Daneshmand, founder of Miracle Babies, discusses his organization's mission to provide support and financial assistance to families with critically ill newborns that will enhance the well-being of women and their families through education, prevention and medical care.
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01/13/12 - ActivCare Living
W. Major Chance, Founder and CEO of ActivCare Living, discusses his company's Mission to develop communities that enhance the lives of those with memory loss. Chance is joined by Dave Dillon, the son of an ActivCare resident.
Martha Murphy, founder and leader of the Dystonia of San Diego Support Group, is joined By Grammy-Award Winning Singer Juice Newton, to chat about Newton's Feb. 19 benefit Concert at Sycuan Theatre. D.C. Hathaway, a support group member who lives with Dystonia, and Paul Fowler, President of the Juice Newton Fan Club, who is also afflicted with the disease, join the conversation.
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01/06/12 - 2012 San Diego Latino Champions Awards
Barbara Norman, Founder of the Women's Financial Academy, chats about the Academy's First Annual Celebration and Networking event that will be held on Thursday, January 19 in San Diego. The event will feature Cindy Hounsell, President of WISER (Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement). Norman discusses the Academy's mission to offer peer-to-peer learning groups where women together to become financially independent in a safe and supportive environment.
T.R. Osborne, U-T San Diego New Business Development Manager, and Sara Gaviria, U-T San Diego Hispanic Product Manager, talk about the 2012 San Diego Latino Champions Awards, which will be held on Thursday, March 29 at the San Diego Hall of Champions. The event will recognize Latinos and businesses that have taken an active role in the community to make a difference in our region's cultural life. Event proceeds benefit the San Diego Council on Literacy and its Latino Family Book Fund.
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12/30/11 - The San Diego Union Tribune Community Spotlight
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12/28/11 Special Holiday Bowl Parade
Special Live Broadcast from the Holiday Bowl Parade
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12/23/11 - The San Diego Union Tribune Community Spotlight
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12/16/11 - Computers 2 SD Kids and Walden Family Services
Cheri Pierre, Executive Director of Computers 2 SD Kids, is joined by board members Ed Wallace and Justin Levine to discuss the organization's mission of champion the need for in-home access to computers for all families.
Teresa Stivers, Executive Director of Walden Family Services, talks about the plight of foster youth and the critical need for quality foster care and adoptive parents.
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12/09/11 - Carlsbad Chamber's "Boots in Business" Initiative
Madonna May, the program manager for the Carlsbad Chamber's "Boots in Business" Initiative, chats about the program's military mentoring project with Camp Pendleton.
Tom Mitchell, Vice President of Communications and Development for Veterans Village of San Diego (VVSD), and Liam Dunfrey, Marketing and Admissions Director for St. Paul's Senior Homes & Services, chat about the mission of VVSD, the needs of today's veterans, the Veteran's Winter Shelter, and the results of the recent Comfort Care Drive.
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