The Hello Lakeshore podcast is a weekly feature on the Seehafer News app. Each week we talk with different nonprofit organizations and people in the Lakeshore area.  Learn more about what amazing people and organizations are doing for our community.

Hello Lakeshore

Have you heard of 100 Plus Women Who Care? They are a social group with about 200 women who get together quarterly and gather money for local non-profits. 

Listen to hear more about how this donation is pooled together, how the non-profits are selected, and all about the good this group is doing for our community.

Paula Fox - 100 Plus Women Who Care

Jennifer Rutten, executive director of Glacial Lakes Conservancy, joined Craig and Ashley on today's Hello Lakeshore. Listen to learn all about this non-profit land trust, which is a non government community based organization that actively permanently saves land.

Jennifer Rutten - Glacial Lakes Conservancy

Captain Jenny Moffit from the Salvation Army Manitowoc County joined Ashley Bender from the United Way, and Craig Dillon for today's Hello Lakeshore.

The Salvation Army of Manitowoc County is preparing for the upcoming winter months by hosting a coat drive, and a toy drive for the holidays! Get more information and dates at their Facebook page or call their office at +1 920-684-7117.

Captain Jenny Moffitt - Salvation Army

CJ Werley joined Craig and Ashley for today's #HelloLakeshore. 

CJ is working with the Walk to End Alzheimer's and is sharing all the information on this year's walk. Although the cutoff to receive your official shirt was August 12th, you can still register and receive your shirt at a later date!

CJ Werley - Walk To End Alzheimers

Wendy from the Aging and Disability Resource Center joined Craig and Ashley for today's Hello Lakeshore.

Listen in to hear about how they help our community every day!

Wendy Hutterer - ADRC

Today's #HelloLakeshore is all tings 4-H! 

Katrina Pionek joins Craig and Ashley Bender, from United Way, to chat about how your kids can join the program and how you can help grow the program!

Katrina Pionek - 4H

Craig and Ashley are joined by Amber Daugs, the CEO of Grow It Forward!

Listen to the full episode to hear all about how Grow it Forward is more than just a local food pantry.

Amber Daugs - Grow It Forward

Angelica is the new Director of Impact Strategies at United Way. Listen to her chat with Craig and Ashley to learn about Angelica and her position at United Way.

Angelica Schmitt - United Way Manitowoc County

Ashley Bender, from United Way, and Craig Dillon chat with Julie Ribley to catch up on what CASA is currently working on! Glow Golf just wrapped up, but it is back on the calendar for next September! Their Magical Trolley is coming back this December - so listen in to hear more details on how you can participate!

Julie Ribley - CASA

Wyatt joins Craig Dillon and Ashley Bender, from United Way Manitowoc, to chat about what's new at The Production Farm!

Wyatt Kuether - The Production Farm

Michael Sheeks joined Craig and Ashley for this week's episode. Listen in to hear all about their theatre and what they have to offer!

Michael Sheeks - The Forst Inn

Today, Craig and Ashley are joined by Wendy Hutterer from the Aging and Disability Resource Center! Listen as she chats about November, Caregiver Recognition Month!

#HelloLakeshore with United Way welcomes Pastor Matt Sauer to the studio!

They're chatting all about the Warming Shelter.

Pastor Matt Sauer - Warming Shelter

Our partner, United Way Manitowoc County, is highlighted in today's episode. Listen to hear Ashley Bender give some updates on how the year went as co-host of Hello Lakeshore.

Ashley Bender - United Way

The Haven plays a big role in our community.

Listen to today's Hello Lakeshore to learn how you can help them make the holidays special for everyone.

Michael Etheridge - The Haven

Craig Dillon and Ashley Bender are joined by Wyatt Kuether for this week's Hello Lakeshore. 

He's on to chat all things "Production Farm", a local organization that provides mental and behavioral health services and layered supports to individuals and families of all ages.

Craig and Ashley chat about 2023, about their holidays, United Way's end of the year fundraising and more!

Craig Dillon and Ashley Bender

Craig and Ashley finish up 2023 by interviewing Wendy Hutterer from the ADRC!

Looking ahead at 2024, the ADRC is introducing a new prevention program! Listen to the full program to learn more.

Craig Dillon and Ashley Bender from United Way Manitowoc are looking forward to 2024!

They specifically chat about the upcoming PIT (Point In Time) Homelessness Count. This count allows data to be collected for those who are experiencing housing insecurity. The data helps show our community and the whole state what funding or conversations need to be held.

United Way Manitowoc County

Wendy Hutterer is back in the studio with Craig and Ashley, with United Way!

They chat about the upcoming programs, events, and news at the Aging and Disability Resource Center and how you can help!

Wendy Hutterer - Aging and Disability Resource Center

Listen to our episode of Hello Lakeshore featuring an interview with Captain Jenny Moffitt from the Salvation Army.

Michael Etheridge from The Haven is our Hello Lakeshore guest this week!

Tune in as Craig Dillon and Ashley Bender, from United Way, interview Michael on their upcoming year at The Haven.

Listen to today's episode to meet Ben Peters, United Way Manitowoc County's newest member. They chat about his position, along with updates on United Way Manitowoc County.

Ashley Bender and Ben Peters - United Way

Craig and Ashley chat about the Manitowoc Chamber's Awards of Distinction! They go over the winners - which includes United Way of Manitowoc County! Listen to hear what titles were awarded, and which United Way of Manitowoc County won.

Ashley Bender from United Way

Craig Dillon and Ashley Bender are joined by Jan Gaunke, new Executive Director from Hope House! Learn about Jan and Hope House by listening to the full episode!

Jan Gaunke - Hope House

Craig and Ashley chat with Heather Ihlenfeldt from the Two Rivers Senior Center!

Heather Ihlenfeldt - Two Rivers Senior Center

Jason Latva, from the Lighthouse Recovery Center, joined Craig and Ashley from United Way Manitowoc County to chat about his new position!

Jason Latva - Lighthouse Recovery Center

Tune in to today's episode to hear from Karen Zahn chat with Craig and Ashley about the Manitowoc County Human Services!

Karen Zahn - Mantitowoc County Human Services

Dan Reinke from American Legion Post 477 joined Craig and Ashley for this week's Hello Lakeshore! They chat about everything they're doing for the Veterans in our communities.

Dan Reinke - American Legion Post 477

Genesis joined Ashley for this week's episode, as they interview Kali and Steph from the YMCA!

Kali Hentges and Steph Peters - YMCA

Ashley and Craig chat with Wendy Hutterer from the ADRC

Craig and Ashley chat with Denise Wittstock to learn all about Big Brothers Big Sisters!

Denise Wittstock - Big Brothers Big Sisters

Craig and Ashley learn all about Mental Health America Lakeshore with Education Specialists, Anna and Andrea! Their main goal is to help create a mentally healthy community where all individuals can thrive with the three pillars of: Information and Resources, Education and Advocacy.

Anna Grunwald & Andrea Fischer - Mental Health America Lakeshore

Amber joined Craig and Ashley Bender from United Way Manitowoc County to chat about Painting Pathways. Listen as they chat about how Painting Pathways helps adults with mental health concerns by building community, supporting recovery and providing hope.

Amber Hutchison - Painting Pathways

Hosted by Craig and Ashley from United Way, Hello Lakeshore is a podcast that features different nonprofit organizations in the Manitowoc County area. It’s our hope that through this podcast, you will learn more about the numerous effective organizations that work hard to help those that need it. In addition to nonprofit organizations, we talk with local, everyday people that make up the spirit of this amazing place that we call home. If you have any suggestions on topics we should cover, people we should interview who are doing great things in our area or local nonprofits that you'd like to learn more about, let us know! Email us at social@womtradio.com

Hello Lakeshore with United Way

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