Crossroads

Katie Devalites, the Executive Director of The Adult Care Center of WINCHESTER tells us about the center's history, its mission, and the kinds of work they do for people in our community with Alzheimers and dementia.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the need for safe foster homes with loving foster parents has skyrocketed in our country, and the need hasn't receded. Leroy Ford with Embrace Foster Treatment Care tells us about fostering is like post-pandemic, from the certification process to what a foster parent can expect to even adoption!

Robyn Miller, the Executive Director for WATTS (Winchester area temporary thermal shelter) spoke to us about her organization: a coalition of area churches dedicating their time to provide warm shelter in the coldest month for area homeless who don't qualify to stay in other shelters. Also, ways our listeners can volunteer, donate, and otherwise help.

Dr Collin Greene, Head of the Virginia Department of Health for the Lord Fairfax District, came to our studio to separate the hype from the facts about Coronavirus. In this informative interview, we used questions and concerns sent in by our listeners and we got the answers.

Our community is better for having the Child Safe Center, where children who have endured abuse can talk about what happened to them, and develop both language and coping skills to deal with their traumas. Kelly Bober tells us about how they operate, and how our community's children thrive from their time in their programs.

Branden Thomas talks with us about the growing homeless population in the valley, and how his agency is rising to meet the challenge. We also talk about his ride across America to raise money and awareness

The Shenandoah Valley Equine Rescue Network work to find and bring help to abused and neglected horses, donkeys, etc in the Northern Shenandoah Valley. Their amazing efforts have helped so many abused and neglected animals, and we discuss their mission and operations.

Since it was formed in 2014 the Northern Shenandoah Valley Substance Abuse Coalition has grown in size and increased it areas of concentration...Lauren Cummings shares some fascinating information about our area's battle with opioids and other drugs.

Kristen Laise talks with us about the renovations made to the 1918 barn and other exciting things happening at Historic Belle Grove

Captain Kelly Durant shares some of the history of the Salvation Army in Winchester as they celebrate their Centenniel!