Yinz Are Good, a podcast that highlights the good in the world, is celebrating its 100th episode. Founder, Host, and NHCO Supporter Tressa Glover talks about why she started the podcast and how it helps people in our community positively connect with others. She also mentions a few tidbits about her acting career.

NHCO Executive Director Tom Baker and Director of Development & Communications Lizzy Zimmerman are the hosts.

On this special podcast, PA State Representative Rob Mercuri talks about North Hills Mental Health and Substance Abuse Task Force. The project is comprised of local and regional health and human services experts who are working towards solutions to drug addiction and mental illness.

NHCO Executive Driector Tom Baker and Director of Development & Communications Lizzy Zimmerman host the podcast.

Get to Know NHCO Episode #17

Diversity, equity and Inclusion at NHCO and our in Community.

Guests:

• Sabrina Saunders Mosby, President & CEO of Vibrant Pittsburgh

• Melissa Fann, NHCO Board Member and Attorney at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Hosts:

• Tom Baker, NHCO Executive Director

• Erica Cochran, NHCO Director of Communications and Development

Get to Know NHCO Episode #16

We’ll be discussing how NHCO and Millvale partner together for events, disaster relief, and the overall wellbeing of the community.

Guest:

• Jacqlyn Boggs, NHCO Assistant Director of Programs and Services

• Brian Spoales, Millvale Mayor

Hosts:

• Tom Baker, NHCO Executive Director

• Erica Cochran, NHCO Director of Communications and Development

Episode 15 – The Bioshleter project at NHCO

We’ll be discussing our garden’s future bioshelter, a complex greenhouse that uses the sun’s power to nurture an indoor ecosystem. The structure will allow NHCO to expand food production year-round and provide an educational resource to all our visitors.

Guest:

• Madeleine Sheinfeld, NHCO Garden Coordinator

Hosts:

• Tom Baker, NHCO Executive Director

• Erica Cochran, NHCO Director of Communications and Development

Hosts:

• Tom Baker, NHCO Executive Director

• Erica Cochran, NHCO Director of Communications and Development

Episode 14 – NHCO On The Go

One day a month, NHCO sets up three food distributions away from our offices but within our service area. The program seeks to address challenges associated with transportation limitations and make food available to as many people as possible.

Guests:

• Danielle Stelzer, NHCO Millvale Service Coordinator

• Carly Chambers, NHCO Intern

Hosts:

• Tom Baker, NHCO Executive Director

• Erica Cochran, NHCO Director of Communications and Development

Episode 13 – 4/13/2022

Volunteering at NHCO and the positive impact it has on both the volunteers and community.

Guests include:

• Harriet Klatte, NHCO Volunteer Coordinator

• Mary Ann Harris, longtime volunteer

Hosts:

• Tom Baker, NHCO Executive Director

• Erica Cochran, NHCO Director of Communications and Development

Episode 12 – 3/9/2022

NHCO’s Young Community Leaders Board.

We’ll be discussing the YCLB, an initiative from NHCO to more deeply engage with young adults who are interested in playing an active role in the community. This group of diverse young professionals works to promote awareness of NHCO’s mission and expand its advocacy efforts.

Guests:

• Bradley Wilkins, President of NHCO’s Young Community Leaders Board.

• Marissa Muth, Vice President of NHCO’s Young Community Leaders Board.

Hosts:

• Tom Baker, NHCO Executive Director

• Erica Cochran, NHCO Director of Communications and Development

Get to Know NHCO Ep. 11, 02/9/2022 - Nonprofits North, bringing together organizations that help our community.

We’ll discuss how NHCO’s partner organization, The Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber, helps businesses and nonprofits thrive and why they created Nonprofits North, a group of nonprofits who share ideas and support.

Guests include:

• Annie Cairns and Jim Boltz of the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber, the parent organization of Nonprofits North.

• Mark Heinbockel – Associate Executive Director Anchopointe counseling ministries and one of the founding partners of Nonprofits North.

Hosts include:

• Tom Baker, NHCO Executive Director

• Erica Cochran, NHCO Director of Communications and Development

Get to Know NHCO Ep. 10, 12/8/2021 - NHCO’s Ask the Attorney Program

Ask the Attorney Program at NHCO, which offers free 30-minute legal consultations on any noncriminal matters.

Guests Include:

• Barbara Griffin, Esq., Director of the Pro Bono Center

• Melissa Mason, NHCO Resource Coordinator

Hosts include:

• Tom Baker, NHCO Executive Director

• Erica Cochran, NHCO Director of Communications and Development

Get to Know NHCO Ep. 9, 12/8/2021 - Utility Assistance at NHCO

We’ll be discussing the various ways NHCO helps those behind on utility bills, and how we partner with other organizations to bring assistance.

Guests include:
- Karen Clunas, Customer Relations Program Specialist at Peoples Natural Gas Company
- Danielle Stelzer, NHCO Millvale Service Coordinator

Hosts include:
- Tom Baker, NHCO Executive Director
-Erica Cochran, NHCO Director of Communications and Development

Get to Know NHCO Ep. 7, 11/10/2021 - Services for seniors at NHCO

We will be discussing the variety of services NHCO offers that help older adults in our community live healthy and safe with dignity at home. We’ll also speak with a partner organization that helps us expand our services.

Guests Include:
Laura Poskin, Executive Director, Age Friendly Greater Pittsburgh Nancy Jones, North Boroughs Outreach Manager

Hosts include:
Tom Baker, NHCO Executive Director
Erica Cochran, NHCO Director of Communications and Development

Get to Know NHCO Ep. 7, 10/13/2021 - Sharing Projects

We'll be talking about NHCO's Sharing Projects. NHCO collects various donated items throughout the year, then distributes the goods to those in need.

Guests include:
Jena Gutshall and Monica Travagliante from Softwriters, a company that holds collections of their own, then donate the goods to our sharing projects.

NHCO Sharing Projects Coordinator Vicki Burstynowicz will also talk about the program.

The hosts include:
NHCO Executive Director Tom Baker

NHCO Director of Communications and Development Erica Cochran.

Get to Know NHCO Episode #6 - NHCO’s Free Rides for Seniors Program

Guest include:
Mary Lee Gannon, President of the St Margaret Foundation

Tracy Elway, NHCO’s Free Rides for Seniors Coordinator

Kerry Mulhern Former Free Rides for Seniors Team Leader and current Development and Finance Associate)

Hosted by
Tom Baker, NHCO Executive Director

Erica Cochran, NHCO Director of Communications and Development

Episode 5, 8/11/2021 – In this episode we focus on employment, job training and NHCO's Pathways program.

Interviews include:
Carrie Nolan, the business and community liaison director at Pittsburgh Job Corps Center

Abby Kelly, NHCO's Pathways Program Coordinator.

Hosted by:
Tom Baker, NHCO Executive Director

Erica Cochran, NHCO Director of Communications and Development

Episode 4, 7/14/2021 – Community gardening and urban farming while supporting food pantries and other resources with fresh produce.

Interviews include:
Denele Hughson, Executive Director of Grow Pittsburgh

Teresa Amelio, the daughter of the namesake of the Rosalinda Sauro Sirianni Garden, NHCO's garden in Bellevue.

Alyssa Crawford, NHCO's Garden Team Leader and Youth Coordinator

Hosted by
Tom Baker, NHCO Executive Director

Erica Cochran, NHCO Director of Communications and Development

Episode 3, 6 /9/2021 – Education assistance

Community College of Allegheny president Dr. Quintin Bullock discusses CCAC’s role in our community and how it’s expanding to reach the needs of students.

NHCO’s Resource Coordinator Melissa Mason talks about our Educations Assistance program.

Hosted by
Tom Baker, NHCO Executive Director

Erica Cochran, NHCO Director of Communications and Development

Dan Wonders, NHCO Transportation Resource Coordinator, discusses how NHCO's Transportation Assistance Program helps people stabilize their transportation situation during times of financial difficulty. Katharine Kelleman, CEO of The Port Authority of Allegheny County, talks about area transportation and the benefits of working in public service.

Hosted by
Tom Baker, NHCO Executive Director
Erica Cochran, NHCO Director of Communications and Development

Episode One- Food Distribution during the Covid crisis

Guests
Kelly Strutt, NHCO Food Pantry Coordinator
Lisa Scales, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank President & Chief Executive Officer

Hosted by
Tom Baker, NHCO Executive Director
Erica Cochran, NHCO Director of Communications and Development
Dan Wonders, NHCO Transportation Assistance Program Team Leader.

NHCO Executive Director Tom Baker talks with Director of Development and Communications Erica Cochran and Millvale Outreach Manager Jacqlyn Boggs. Topics include helping clients during the COVID crisis, NHCO’s Free Tax Preparation program and spring activities at the organization’s food pantry community garden.