Community & Nonprofits Episodes

Guest: Karen Malloy, president of The 1865 Society of Pender County, talking about the organization’s mission, local history, community programs, scholarships, and their annual Juneteenth celebration held on the 4th Saturday in June in Burgaw, NC. Check their website for event details including a full day of family-friendly activities, food trucks, cultural performances, historical exhibits, educational presentations, children’s activities, and a Gospel Concert on Saturday. All events are free...

Guests: Founder, Emily Graham, and her Partner, Steve Campbell, of Untitled Theatre Productions in Hampstead, NC. Emily and Steve share how they’ve built a thriving, inclusive theater community where kids perform for free, families volunteer together, and everyone—regardless of background or ability—is welcome. Guest Host: Savannah Price https://www.untitledstage.com/ And be sure to Follow Untitled Theatre on Facebook and Instagram! Send Christa a message! Please leave your contact informati...

Guest: Dawn-Michelle Blalock, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern NC, discussing how the organization is shaping young lives through academic support, character development, social wellness, and workforce training. Dawn-Michelle shares her personal journey—from a background in nursing and healthcare leadership to leading an organization that serves over 2,200 kids across five counties. Plus, learn about the new summer camp in Pender County, scholarship opportunities, and how you can ...

Guest: Alexis Siebert, Co-Founder of the Topsail Young Professionals, shares her journey from Winston-Salem to Topsail, and talks about how she and a few friends turned the challenges of networking in a new town into an exciting opportunity to collaborate with the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce. Co-Host: La Rhea Burke Find and Follow Topsail Young Professionals on Facebook and Instagram! Topsail Chamber of Commerce - 13775 NC-50, Surf City, NC topsailchamber.org (910) 329-4446 You c...

Guest: Jill Schiffelbein, Club Board Member and Chairperson of the Haunted Hundred, shares all you need to know about the Cycling Club and their Annual Haunted Hundred Bike Ride, an exciting fundraiser supporting the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. Interested in joining the cycling club? Sign up at Salty Turtle Cycling Club. Not quite ready to commit? Get to know the community by joining their Facebook Group first. And you can get all the details about the Haunted H...

Guests: Nick and Jessica Bahr, husband and wife Owners of Acton Academy Topsail, introduce a revolutionary approach to learning. Are you familiar with Disruptive Education? Imagine a school without traditional teachers. Instead, they have guides who answer students’ questions with more questions, encouraging critical thinking and self-discovery. No letter grades here—instead, students earn points and badges. Learners set their own pace, pursue their passions, and embark on their own Hero’s Jour...

Guest: Dr. Shawn Greener, theologian, author and host of the TRUE Word, Faith for Life! podcast. Dr. Greener's incredible journey includes a distinguished career in the US Navy, law enforcement, CIA, and leading an executive protection firm. He is an expert in terrorism, counterterrorism, personal protection, survival, and high-level threat assessment. But his life took a dramatic turn when he survived a head-on collision at 91 mph! He now lives with a life-threatening aortic aneurysm that no...

Guest: Dawn Ellis, Founder and Executive Director of Share the Table, a wonderful nonprofit organization located in Hampstead, North Carolina, servicing folks experiencing food insecurity or inaccessibility. Share the Table provides a Food Choice Pantry, Hot Community Meals and Fellowship, and MUNCH Program Backpacks filled with food for children in need to take home on the weekends. Share the Table’s reach extends throughout Pender and surrounding counties utilizing assistance from the Central...

Guest: Dr. Tracey Ray, the Executive Director of Safe Haven of Pender & Duplin Counties. Safe Haven is a non-profit organization committed to assisting individuals facing domestic abuse, offering support at every stage – before, during, and after leaving a dangerous situation. Crisis Line: (910) 259-8989 Office: (910) 663-9186 Website: www.safehavenofpender.com Email: tray@safehavenofpender.com Address: PO Box 657, Burgaw, NC 28425 Instagram: @safehavenofpenderinc Instagram: @safehaven_thrifts...

Guest: Catherine McDowell, the Executive Director of the nonprofit, Roots, an organization that serves homeless women and children. She discusses Roots as a place where women are equipped with tools like financial literacy, life skills, and job training. Editor: Jim Mendes-Pouget | jimpouget@gmail.com Send Christa a message! Please leave your contact information if you’d like a response. Turtle Shell Properties Something for every size, every style, and every budget. Stay YOUR way on Topsail I...

Guest: Annette Erny, Founder of the Reel Housewives of Topsail Island. This nonprofit organization raises money for women battling breast cancer and their families through their annual charity bike ride along the 26.2 miles of Topsail Island. The Annual Bike Ride is the first Saturday in October at the Soundside Park on Topsail Island. Opening Event at 8am, Bike Ride at 9am. A full list of Registration Events at local bars and restaurants can be found on their website and social media pages. ...

Guest: Kathy Zagzebski, Executive Director of the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Center, discussing the center's mission to protect nesting females, their nests, and hatchlings, and their efforts to rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured sea turtles. Address: 302 Tortuga Lane, Surf City, NC 28445 Phone: (910) 329-0222 Website: https://www.seaturtlehospital.org/ Email: info@seaturtlehospital.org Sea Turtle Hospital Social Media Links: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sea...