The Bridge Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Let's celebrate the Boys & Girls Club of Benton & Franklin Counties! We’re talking with CEO/Director Brian Ace and Board President Chad Mitchell about the kids they serve, the challenges they face, and the powerful stories of hope that keep them going. And we’ll share how you can help through this year’s Giving Machines. Listen in and be part of something good.

Boys & Girls Club of Benton & Franklin Counties

https://greatclubs.org/

https://www.justserve.org/

https://www.instagram.com/givingmachinetricities/

Hey friends — this conversation on The Bridge is a really personal one. My cohost & friend Toni shares her story as a mom fighting for her kids’ mental health, and we sit down with Chandra, founder of the Take Strides Suicide Prevention Walk through the Richland School District. These women shine a light on real struggles, real hope, and model normalizing the conversation. You don't want to miss this one. Join us!

On this episode of The Bridge, we’re talking about a movement that’s changing high schools across our region — JustServe Clubs. My cohost, recent graduate Ben Porter, shares how he helped launch his school’s club. And we sit down with regional director Tami Cahoon, who’s grown the program from zero to ten schools. Discover the power of teens serving together, the impact they’re making, and how your school can join the movement. Don’t miss it!

www.justserve.org

In this episode of The Bridge, we spotlight Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest and the vital support they provide to families with hospitalized children - helping families stay close!

We talk with Jena from RMHC Spokane and Bill, a longtime volunteer known as “The Tabulator,” about community, compassion, and how even small acts — like collecting pull tabs — can make a lasting impact. Discover how you can get involved and help support families when they need it most as we all ponder for a while on the phrase "How can we get to yes?" Join us!

Host - Krista Hill

Guest - Jena Austin, Donors Relations Coordinator RMHCINW

https://rmhcinlandnw.org/

Guest - Bill Harrison, Community Volunteer

Audio Editor - Sophia Hill

Find this volunteer project and others at JustServe.org!

Pull Tab Project:

https://www.justserve.org/projects/35afac77-08c8-4101-bb8e-56e54fcd6f22

In this episode of THE BRIDGE, we sit down with members of Columbia Basin Dive Rescue to talk about the reality of underwater rescue operations, the teamwork behind every mission, and the volunteers who make it all possible — from dive training to critical maintenance and support roles, and finally to the emotional toll.

This conversation highlights the people who quietly serve our region during some of life’s most difficult moments and reminds us that true community is built by those willing to show up when it matters most.

www.cbdr.org

Facebook - "Columbia Basin Dive Rescue"

Instagram @columbiabasindiverescue

www.justserve.org

#TheBridge #ColumbiaBasinDiveRescue #FirstResponders #Community #PublicService #DiveRescue #EmergencyResponse #VolunteerService

In this episode of The Bridge, we sit down with Julie McDougall, Principal of the Richland School District Early Learning Center, and Jonna Jorgensen, Senior Leader at Second Harvest, to talk about a powerful new partnership supporting local families. Together, they discuss the growing need for accessible food resources, the role of community partnerships, and a new pilot initiative—the Zilch program—bringing food distribution directly to families at the Early Learning Center.ELC - www.elc.rsd.eduSecond Harvest - www.2-harvest.orgJustServe Link - www.justserve.org/projects/489355ca-ec14-4c32-bebb-6907b7c5cf7cwww.Justserve.orgWhen families have reliable access to food, children are better prepared to learn, grow, and thrive. This collaboration is about meeting families where they are and removing barriers with dignity and care.