Episodes 20
Avg. Duration 30m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Aug 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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About This Podcast

The Lehigh Valley is home to over 800 locally focused nonprofits, one of the highest concentrations in the United States. What do they do, who do they benefit, and how are they helping the Lehigh Valley community? Laurie Hackett invites area nonprofit leaders for insightful conversations about their programs, how residents can get involved, and their impact on the region.

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Recent Episodes

Sharing a Collective Story with Kurt Landes, Karen Buck, and Teri Haddad | A Closer Look

Mar 23, 2026 31m

Laurie Hackett explores what it looks like to aim for new highs each year with the IronPigs' Kurt Landes and "What's So Cool About Manufacturing" organizers Karen Buck and Teri Haddad.

"I Get So Much More in Return" with Vicki Doule, Matthew Kennedy, and Jamie Connell | A Closer Look

Feb 23, 2026 31m

Laurie Hackett sits down with Vicki Doule and Matthew Kennedy, then with Jamie Connell, to talk about their and their companies' wide involvements in community.

"The Secret Sauce Is Our People" with David Ruth and Larry Corcoran | A Closer Look

Jan 26, 2026 30m

Laurie Hackett talks with David Ruth of Northampton Community College and Larry Corcoran of the Chamber's Veterans Affairs Council about their belief in the power of community.

Leaving No One Behind with Alison Pickel, Tony Iannelli, and Pat Witmer | A Closer Look

Dec 22, 2025 30m

Laurie Hackett is joined by Alison Pickel, Tony Iannelli, and Pat Witmer to talk about the wonderful work of the Lehigh Valley Chamber to support every community.

"It's Not I, But We" with Jeff Tkach and Darlene Pors | A Closer Look

Nov 24, 2025 29m

Laurie Hackett welcomes Jeff Tkach of Rodale Institute and Darlene Pors, the newest Philanthropist of the Year, to talk about their values in giving back.

"My Job Is to Help Them Succeed" with Scott Stevenson and Dianne Pagano Manges | A Closer Look

Oct 27, 2025 30m

Laurie Hackett sits down with Phoebe Ministries' Scott Stevenson and Truist Foundations and Endowments' Dianne Pagano Manges to talk about their dedication to community.

"Advocacy Requires Great Storytelling" with Megan van Ravenswaay, Yusuf Dahl, and Teri Haddad | A Closer Look

Sep 29, 2025 29m

Laurie Hackett talks with Megan van Ravenswaay of the Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society and Yusuf Dahl and Teri Haddad to explore their Emmy award-winning documentary.

"Together We Win, Together We Fail" with Marta Boulos JeBran and Chip Hurd | A Closer Look

Aug 25, 2025 28m

Laurie Hackett talks with Marta Boulos JeBran of Crayola and Chip Hurd of the United Way about their faith in the Lehigh Valley community and their hopes for its future.

"Helping Can Mean Different Things" with Simon Moore and Jason King Jones | A Closer Look

Jul 28, 2025 29m

Laurie Hackett welcomes Simon Moore of the Allentown Parknership and Jason King Jones of the PA Shakespeare Festival to talk about how they're reaching out to the entire Lehigh Valley.

"We Are Barrier Breakers" with Judy Harris and Keith Lampman-Perlman | A Closer Look

Jun 30, 2025 30m

Laurie Hackett is joined by Judy Harris of Norris McLaughlin Law Firm and Keith Lampman-Perlman of ProJeCt of Easton to talk about their dedication to helping the community.

"We Are Connectors and Collaborators" with Chrissy Hixson and Ilene Wood | A Closer Look

May 26, 2025 32m

Laurie Hackett sits down with Chrissy Hixson of Capital Blue Cross and Ilene Wood, a longtime volunteer, to talk about finding ways to give back that feed your soul.

"It All Goes Back into Community" with Alison Pickel, Mark Reid, and Amy Saul | A Closer Look

Apr 28, 2025 30m

Laurie Hackett welcomes Alison Pickel of the LV Chamber and Mark Reid and Amy Saul of the Easton Urban Gardening Program to talk about their work in and with the community.

"If You Can Help, Help" with Chip Hurd and Tiffany Sondergaard | A Closer Look

Mar 24, 2025 30m

Laurie Hackett is joined by Chip Hurd of the United Way and Tiffany Sondergaard of ts Brand Elevation to talk about their journeys, inspirations, and love for the Valley.

"Caring Is the Greatest Gift" with Susan Drexinger and Candi Staurinos | A Closer Look

Feb 24, 2025 31m

Laurie Hackett talks with Susan Drexinger of Sincere Event Co. and Candi Staurinos of Zoellner Arts Center about the value of helping to build a community around you.

Finding the Human Thread with Teri Haddad and Jill Wheeler | A Closer Look

Jan 27, 2025 30m

Laurie Hackett welcomes Teri Haddad of eMediaworks and Jill Wheeler of City Center Group to talk about their passion for giving back to the community and their 'why.'

Sharing the Success with Chris Martin and Marci Lesko | A Closer Look

Dec 23, 2024 28m

Laurie Hackett welcomes Chris Martin of Martin Guitar and Marci Lesko of the United Way about their work with this year's United Way campaign, and in the community in general.

"Do It With a Smile" with Kimberly Hein and Jody Piagesi | A Closer Look

Nov 25, 2024 32m

Laurie Hackett sits down with Kimberly Hein of ArtsQuest and Jody Piagesi of the Chamber Foundation to talk about their for their roles as Lehigh Valley natives.

"You Can Do More Together" with Jared Mast and Mel Klausner | A Closer Look

Oct 29, 2024 32m

Laurie Hackett welcomes Jared Mast of the Greater Easton Development Partnership and Mel Klausner, a local theatre volunteer, to talk about the joys of their roles and their motivations.

"Show Up and Roll Up Your Sleeves" with Laura McHugh, Ryan Griffiths, and Tom Groves | A Closer Look

Oct 01, 2024 31m

Laurie Hackett talks with Laura McHugh and Ryan Griffiths about a community project in the works in Macungie, and Tom Groves of the LV Chamber about the spirit of giving.

"I'm One Small Cog in a Great Community" with Tim Burke and Lina Barbieri | A Closer Look

Aug 27, 2024 29m

Laurie Hackett talks with Tim Burke of Phantoms Charities and Lina Barbieri of Miller-Keystone Blood Center, about their love for giving back and the impact they can see being made.

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