Metroscope Pdx

An interview with Matt Stein, the new Executive Director of Union Gospel Mission about the work they do with those who are homeless and addicted or are facing domestic abuse and need shelter.

An interview with Cyreena Boston-Ashby, CEO of Girls Inc of the Pacific Northwest about the work they do in youth development and about the programs they offer to girls and youth in the area.

An interview with the Oregon Food Bank about the work they do feeding people in need this holiday season and their plans for 2024.

An interview with Terry Johnson, Community and Mission Integration Vice President and Shane Voshell, Human Resources Executive, both from Adventist Health Portland about careers in the healthcare industry and the training and assistance the provide. 

An interview with Cobi Lewis, Executive Director of Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO), Josh Lyons, Market President of KeyBank for Oregon and SW Washington, Tiffany Canifax, Key4Women chair, and Melody Brown, owner of L&M Hair Company about a pitch contest sponsored by MESO and Keybank in support of women-owned small businesses.

An interview with Kyle Camberg, Executive Director of Sunshine Division, an emergency food and clothing relief organization, about the work they do and their annual fundraiser, Winter Wonderland, a drive through Christmas light display.

An interview with Dr. Richard Brandes, a Gastroenterologist with Adventist Health in Portland, about colon health, colon screenings, and the importance of diet.

An interview with Jason Gale, Les Schwab area manager for NW Oregon about their annual toy drive for less fortunate kids, and about the other charitable work they do throughout the year.

An interview with Adam Milne, owner of Old Town Brewing about their "Believe In Portland" campaign and how their t-shirt sales help a variety of non-profits in Portland, and about his pride in Old Town and Downtown Portland.

An interview with Virginia Borden, President of On Call Community Rescue for Animals (OCCRA) about the work they do rescuing wild and domestic animals from dangerous situations, how to volunteer, and their Great Pumpkin Drive fundraiser.

An interview with Matthew Hushbeck, Assisitant Director of Development, and Quinn Read, Conservation Director with Portland Audubon about the work for they do for the environment including protecting birds and imperiled species, fighting climate change, and their urban conservation programs. There's also a discussion of their upcoming fundraising event Wild Arts Festival.

An interview with Blake Whitson, Vice President of the Oregon State Elks Association about the charitable work they do throughout Oregon and the US.

An interview with Dr. Nikki Fennimore, an OB-Gyn at Adventist Health in Portland about menopause, what women can expect, treatments, and health concerns after menopause.

An interview with Allison Stark, CEO of Albertina Kerr, one of the largest non-profits in the Pacific Northwest, about the work they do with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges and about suicide prevention month.

An interview with Brian Walsh, Certified Financial Planner and student loan expert with SoFi about how to prepare to begin again paying student loan debt and financial advice and options for repayment.

An interview with Jeff Beard, Founder of the SW Washington Golf Open and auction, which are both a benefit for the Clark County Food Bank.

An interview with Youtheary Sim, Women’s Life Change Director with Union Gospel Mission about the work they to providing services to homeless women and their children, the recovery process, and about the new center they are working on.

An interview with Karen Kraus, Executive Director of the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon about the work they do spaying or neutering and vaccinating feral or homeless cats. And about their cats safe at home program with Portland Audubon featuring their upcoming catio home tour.

An interview with Susan Tissot, Executive Director of the Lincoln County Historical Society, a non-profit in Newport, Oregon, about the history, the exhibits, and reasons people should visit.

An interview with Angela Powell, founder of Journey Up, a local nonprofit made up of school bus drivers who collect backpacks, school supplies, and hygiene products for kids in need and about their fundraising car show.