A weekly talk show about people in the Mon Valley area of Pittsburgh

A weekly public affairs show about McKeesport and the Mon Valley, produced in cooperation with WEDO (810) and WZUM (1550).

Two Rivers, 30 Minutes for Oct 8 2021

10-08-2021

Topic: Growing a non-profit's mission

Guest: Jacqueline Smith, executive director of Greater Valley Community Services

How Topic Discussed: Jacqueline Smith helped found Greater Valley Community Services in North Braddock as an agency that assisted foster families as well as parents and children facing conflict and trauma. Why have they expanded their programs to provide health and wellness to the greater Braddock community? How have they grown into the former Braddock Salvation Army space? What changes have they made due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

Originally aired: Oct. 2 2020

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