A Closer Look

Apr 30 2024
A Closer Look Podcast artwork

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.

RSS feed Share
Copy RSS


Subscribe on Podcast Addict


Bringing Unique Skills to the Table with Doug Downing and Maggie Walters | A Closer Look

Apr 30 2024 30 mins  
Laurie Hackett is joined by Doug Downing of Fulton Bank and Maggie Walters of United Way to provide a closer look at someone years into volunteering and someone just emerging as a community leader.

"Invite Yourself": Being a Person of Action with Nancy Dischinat, Diane Donaher, and Sal Verrastro | A Closer Look

Mar 26 2024 29 mins  
Laurie Hackett sits down with Nancy Dischinat of Workforce Board LV and Diane Donaher and Sal Verrastro of Rotary International to talk about their dedication to improving the community and the world.

"This Is What Makes Community" with Jason King Jones and Carol Obando-Derstine | A Closer Look

Feb 27 2024 30 mins  
Laurie Hackett welcomes Jason King Jones of the PA Shakespeare Festival and Carol Obando-Derstine, active community volunteer, to discuss their involvement in the community and the true meaning of service.

Raising Your Hand with Mike Molewski, Anthony Onorata, and Anne Baum | A Closer Look

Jan 30 2024 30 mins  
Laurie Hackett talks to Mike Molewski and Anthony Onorata of the NCC 2024 Food and Wine Gala and Anne Baum of Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital about the importance of saying yes to opportunities to give back.

Giving Is a Life with Brittany Keal and John Dodds | A Closer Look

Dec 26 2023 30 mins  
Laurie Hackett sits down Brittany Keal of the Great Lehigh Valley Chamber and John Dodds of WDIY and so much more to discuss getting involved early and continuing throughout your life.

Giving Back Is a Family Affair with Laura McHugh and Mike Butz | A Closer Look

Nov 28 2023 29 mins  
Laurie Hackett welcomes Laura McHugh of the United Way and Mike Butz of Alvin H. Butz to talk about what inspires them to give back and their emphasis on being involved in the community as families.

Giving Back Is "Like a Warm Hug" with Kurt Landes and Tanya Tyler | A Closer Look

Oct 31 2023 30 mins  
Laurie Hackett welcomes Kurt Landes, President and GM for Lehigh Valley IronPigs Charities, and Tanya Tyler, recent ATHENA Leadership Honoree, to talk about why they give back to the community and what inspires them.

'Setting the Stage' for Community Support with Crayola's Rich Wuerthele and VYH's Emily Conners Henry | A Closer Look

Sep 26 2023 30 mins  
Laurie Hackett welcomes Rich Wuerthele from Crayola for a conversation about community engagement, collaboration, and applying professional skills, and the duo are joined by Emily Conners Henry from Valley Youth House to talk about the nonprofit's upcoming "Setting the Stage" fundraiser.

Reaching Your Full Potential, In Business and Life: Nakia Flowers, Yusuf Dahl, and Ignacio Patricio | A Closer Look

Aug 29 2023 32 mins  
Laurie Hackett welcomes Nakia Flowers, a volunteer board member with Via of the Lehigh Valley, then welcomes Yusuf Dahl and Ignacio Patricio from the Real Estate Lab.

Caring for the Community: Third Street Alliance's Kerry Beidleman and Cay Galgon's Diane Donaher | A Closer Look

Aug 01 2023 30 mins  
Laurie Hackett speaks with Kerry Beidleman from the Third Street Alliance for Women & Children about his role as a volunteer board member, then welcomes Diane Donaher from Cay Galgon Life House about her organization's residential and community programs.