Community In Focus

Community In Focus
Podcast Description
Join us for Community in Focus, a podcast where our CEO, Tim Ney, sits down with staff, board members, partners, donors, and community leaders to share their stories and discuss why they support Catholic Charities. Through engaging conversations, we explore the impact of our work, the passion behind our mission, and the collective effort to uplift and empower individuals and families in need.
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The podcast primarily explores themes of community service, personal journeys, and volunteerism, with episodes featuring in-depth discussions on topics such as education advocacy and immigrant experiences. For example, guest Agustin Avantes shares his path from immigration to community leadership, while Don Averill discusses the significance of education in his life and advocacy.

Join us for Community in Focus, a podcast where our CEO, Tim Ney, sits down with staff, board members, partners, donors, and community leaders to share their stories and discuss why they support Catholic Charities. Through engaging conversations, we explore the impact of our work, the passion behind our mission, and the collective effort to uplift and empower individuals and families in need.
In this inspiring episode, Catholic Charities CEO Tim Ney sits down with Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson. Born and raised in Riverside, Mayor Lock Dawson shares her journey from studying biology at UC Riverside to serving as a park ranger and ultimately stepping into public office. She reflects on the importance of education instilled by her family, her work in public policy, and the role of partnerships in tackling pressing issues like youth and veteran homelessness. Together, they discuss what makes Riverside unique, the city’s spirit of collaboration, and the importance of supporting vulnerable communities.

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