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CFD sat down with Lucine Drake with Lumen Academy this past week to talk about their school that is designed specifically for youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. They provide a unique 1:1 learning environment that empower neurodiverse youth in K-5th grade to discover their highest potential. #WashingtonGives Want to donate: Click and Give!  Visit their site at: Lumen Academy Want more CFD: Click Here

Pierce County Project Access, has a network of over 600 healthcare providers who donate primary and specialty care services to low-income and uninsured people. Thank you to Timm Dowling for speaking with the team on this interesting and important topic.   Want to donate: Click and Give!  Visit their site at: Pierce County Project Access Want more CFD: Click Here

SR3 Sealife Response, Rehab, and Research is a Washington non-profit dedicated to promoting the health and welfare of marine wildlife in the Pacific Northwest. CFD spoke to Casey McLean to learn more about their mission and how they're helping our communities.  Want to donate: Click and Give!  Visit their site at: Sealife Response, Rehab and Research Want more CFD: Click Here

Philip and Heather sat down with the United Way of Kitsap County to talk about how their organization and how charities like the United Way work with multiple community partners to address root causes to issues that we care about. Want to donate: Click and Give!  Visit their site at: United Way of Kitsap County Want more CFD: Click Here

Serving children, families, and state employees through foster care systems. We spoke with Sarah Desjarlais, the Executive Director of Office Moms & Dads, to talk about the role they play in foster Want to donate: Click and Give!  Visit their site at: Office Moms & Dads Want more CFD: Click Here  

Philip, Heather, Jerika and Kiran sat down to talk about one of the most rewatchable shows in the history of television...the Office. Many topics of discussion were hit, with some surprise takes and hilarious back and forth from the crew. Want to donate: Click and Give!  Visit our site at: CFD.WA.GOV Want more podcasts: Click Here

Philip and Kaylynn sat down with Hands for Peacemaking Foundation's Executive Director Jeff Hager, Global Director Marco Tulio Maldonado, and Board of Directors member Brian Dirks. Their mission is to promote self-reliance in rural Guatemala and to lift individuals and families out of poverty.  Want to donate: Click and Give!  Visit their site at: Hands For Peacemaking Want more CFD: Click Here  

Philip was joined by Kaylynn to talk with the CEO and Chief Marketing Officer for Sound Generations, a Seattle-based organization that is helping seniors in need.  Want to donate: Click and Give!  Visit their site at: Sound Generations Want more CFD: Click Here

The Academy Awards are this weekend, and Heather and Philip took some time to talk about their favorite all-time Oscar performances and moments. They were joined by Policy Director David Elliott and Social Media Coordinator Kiran Boyal, two fellow movie nerds who love talking about their favorite Academy Award moments as well.

The CFD crew interviewed Diane Caputo of Mended Hearts, an organization that helps patients and their families deal with the effects of heart trauma.  Want to donate: Click and Give!  Visit their site at: Mended Hearts Want more CFD: Click Here

Philip went solo and interviewed the crew from the Cabiri, an organization that brings classic mythical stories to life through interpretive dance and stage presentations. They talked about the perils of trying to keep art vibrant in Seattle, different presentations they have made in the past, and the impact that performance art has on our community.   Want to donate: Click and Give!  Visit their site at: Cabiri Want more CFD: Click Here

They once caught a fish THIS BIG!!! Philip and Jerika were joined by the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation to talk about the very unique way they help children with disabilities by taking them fishing. Want to donate: Click and Give!  Visit their site at: C.A.S,T for Kids Want more CFD: Click Here  

Kitties! Shelley Lawson, Development and Communications Director for Seattle Area Feline Rescue (CFD #1480950) spoke to the CFD about services SAF Rescue provides and to talk about cats! Want to donate: Click and Give!  Visit their site at: Seattle Area Feline Rescue Want more CFD: Click Here  

We sat down with Lisa Marie Slavik with Friend to Friend America (CFD #0316405) to speak about depression and assisted living Want to donate: Click and Give!  Visit their site at: Friend to Friend America Want more CFD: Click Here  

Philip and Heather sit down with Marnee Chua and Tegan Moore with Clarion West Writers Workshop (CFD #1482502) to talk about representation.  Want to Donate Click: www.cfd.wa.gov/give?charity=1482502  Visit their site at: www.clarionwest.org/  Want more CFD: www.cfd.wa.gov

Did you know Washington State's mental health picture isn't so pretty? Philip and Heather met with Kate Walker, Director of Program Innovation for Seneca Washington from Seneca Family of Agencies and Washington Vocational Services' Executive Director Janet Bruckshen and Executive Assistant Laura Cox to discuss the great things they're doing for our state. 

To commemorate World AIDS Day on December 1st, Jerika joined Heather to speak with Gloria Ekpo, Senior Technical Advisor, HIV & AIDS, Health, International Programs Group with World Vision and Nila Somaia, Mental Health Activities Manager with Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières USA.

Happy Friday! This is the end of the 2018 Daily Drip. Thank you everyone for listening and supporting the CFD. Here are the Best Questions of the Pod. Enjoy!

Philip Kerrigan and Heather Lucas traveled to Seattle to talk to three incredible guests from the United Negro College Fund take a listen.

Presenting to you, the Best of the Cold Opens... have a laugh and enjoy your Tuesday!