Philanthropy & Friends

Philanthropy and Friends - Kanawha Dental Health Council, February 2023

Jane Powell talks with Dr. Michelle Paterno, Executive Director of Kanawha Dental Health Council. Joining the conversation is Dental Assistant Felicity Davis. Together they discuss the five dental clinics located in Kanawha County Schools and the services they offer students of all ages.

Philanthropy and Friends - West Virginia Symphony Orchestra - January 2023

Jane Powell has a conversation with Amanda McDonald, WVSO Marketing Director about upcoming events for the Symphony.  For more information visit https://tgkvf.org/

Philanthropy and Friends - 2022 TGKVF Scholarship Program

Jane Powell talks with Susan Hoover, Scholarship Program Officer for The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation. They discuss the 120 scholarships available for the 2023-24 academic year. The Foundation's scholarship application is open and excepting applications Nov 15- Feb. 1. Visit tgkvf.org for more information.

Philanthropy and Friends - Veltri Thanksgiving Dinner

Jane Powell talks with Traci Strickland, Executive Director of Kanawha Valley Collective about the annual Frank Veltri Thanksgiving Day Dinner. 2022 will be an inperson event after 2 years of the recent pandemic.

Philanthropy and Friends - Charleston Creativity Connection, September 2022

Jane Powell talks with Charleston's Creativity Connector Bryan Copper. They discuss the connections between artist and business and how both can benefit from the relationship.

Philanthropy and Friends - Episode 42 - Luna Park

Jane Powell talks with Marilyn McKeown, Project Manager and Corey Zinn, Media Consultant about the ongoing redevelopment of the Luna Park area on Charleston's west side.

Philanthropy and Friends - Episode 41 - womanSong Chorale Artistic Director Jeanette Bowlby

Jane Powell has a conversation with Jeanette Bowlby, Artistic Director and Karen Klein Board President of womanSong Chorale. They discuss upcoming concerts and past performances that have taken the group around the world.

Philanthropy and Friends -Episode 40 - Major Jayne May

Jane Powell talks with Major Jayne May, Area Commander of the Salvation Army. They discuss the holiday season's Angel Tree and Red Kettles.  Major Jayne also shares the year round Salvation Army programs that serve our region.

Philanthropy and Friends - Episode 39 - Ron Wiles

Jane Powell speaks with Ron Wiles, Deputy Director of Good News Mountaineer Garage. They discuss how the new programs that Good News offers and pandemic has effected their efforts.

Philanthropy and Friends - Episode 38 - Mike Bell

Jane Powell has a conversation with Mike Bell, Executive Director, Davis Health System Foundation and Board President, Charitable Gift Planners of WV about the importance of having a will and other ways of leaving a legacy. They discuss Will Week and helpful planning resources that are available.