Bay Area Nonprofit Encourages A Smart Summer
May 15, 2013
Community Corner: As Bay Area families gear up for summer activities, one local organization says it's important to avoid summer learning loss, or 'brain drain.' KCBS' Connie C. Kim interviews Ed Caballero, Executive Director of Edventure More.Berkeley Native Stars As Broadway's Mary Poppins
May 1, 2013
Community Corner: Everyone's favorite nanny is flying into town this week. The national tour of the Broadway musical Mary Poppins opens for a short run in San Francisco May 8th at the Orpheum Theatre. KCBS' Connie C. Kim interviews Madeline Trumble.Bay Area Nonprofit Celebrates Trafficking Survivors
April 24, 2013
Community Corner: Freedom House, a locally based nonprofit, has been invested in rebuilding the lives of trafficking victims one by one for the past three years. In their upcoming fundraiser, they plan to celebrate the achievements made so far as well as raise funds to further their work in reaching more survivors. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to ExecutiveFilms From San Francisco To Senegal At Annual Festival
April 17, 2013
Community Corner: San Francisco film buffs should clear their schedule for the next two weeks. It's time for the 56th annual San Francisco International Film Festival coming up April 25th through May 9th. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Director of Programming Rachel Rosen.New Coupon Site Helps Bay Area Schools
April 10, 2013
Community Corner: A new fundraising program has just launched in San Francisco with the hopes of helping local schools suffering from budget cuts. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Schoola's Director of Operations Kelly Murphy.Nonprofit Rates Companies On Global Responsibility
March 7, 2013
Community Corner: KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Chris Jochnick of Oxfam America on their new 'Behind the Brands' campaign which rates the top ten food and beverage companies based on their social and environmental policies.Traveling Peace Corps Style
February 27, 2013
Community Corner: KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to co-founder Jack Fischl.Bay Area Man Offers Traveling Peace Corps Style
February 27, 2013
Community Corner: If your idea of a great travel experience is going to remote villages and being the only tourist in sight, hanging out with the locals, and lending a helping hand to local communities, there's a new site you should check out. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Keteka co-founder Adam Armstrong.San Francisco Teens Recognized As Future Leaders
January 23, 2013
Community Corner: Seven Bay Area teens will be recognized for their community service and leadership on Thursday, January 31st, when the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco presents the 2013 Charles Schwab Citywide Youth of the Year. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco President Rob Connolly.Design-Based Education In Berkeley
January 17, 2013
Community Corner: A local designer and educator based in Berkeley describes her unique curriculum in her newly released book 'Tell Them I Built This: Transforming Schools, Communities, and Lives with Design-based Education.' KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Emily Pilloton.Bay Area Kids Seek Mentors
January 9, 2013
Community Corner: As January is National Mentoring Month, Friends For Youth is actively looking for more adults to get involved. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Recruitment Coordinator Jonathan Cowgill.Bay Area Man Helps Rebuild Haiti
December 6, 2012
Community Corner: John Tastor of San Mateo was one of 600 volunteers who joined President Carter to build 100 homes in Haiti. He shares his story with KCBS' Connie C. Kim.From San Francisco To New York, Celebrating Heroes In Hospitals
November 7, 2012
Community Corner: A new book celebrates the lives and work of those who often go unnoticed. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Carolyn Jones, author of 'The American Nurse.'Bay Area Residents Spread Christmas Joy In Shoeboxes
November 7, 2012
Community Corner: Operation Christmas Child has delivered 100 million shoeboxes filled with gifts to children around the world. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to team member Jay Beard.Bay Area Nonprofit Keeps Kids Alive
October 17, 2012
Community Corner: A Bay Area after school program is celebrating 25 years of keeping at-risk kids alive and educated. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Dr. Joe Marshall, Executive Director and Co-founder of Omega Boys Club.Fight Global Hunger In Your Kitchen
October 10, 2012
Community Corner: October 16 is World Food Day. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Vicky Rateau, Campaign Manager for Oxfam's GROW Campaign, about simple things you can do to fight global hunger.Nonprofit Home Improvement Store Opens In San Carlos
September 12, 2012
Community Corner: On September 22nd, Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco is celebrating the grand opening of the ReStore, a new home improvement store driven by volunteers. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Executive Director Phil Kilbridge.Bay Area Teen Magician Receives Philanthropy Award
August 22, 2012
Community Corner: A Bay Area teen who performs magic shows in local hospitals is one of the recipients of the prestigious Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards given by The Helen Diller Family Foundation. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to 15-year-old magician Daniel Rosenthal and Diller Teen Initiatives Director Adam Weisberg.Reaching AIDS Patients From Sonoma To Africa
August 15, 2012
Community Corner: A local Bay Area nonprofit has been dedicated to serving those affected with AIDS for the past 24 years. Their reach goes beyond the Bay Area and extends to Africa as well. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Ron Karp, Food For Thought's Executive Director.Stinson Beach Shark Victim Turns Shark Advocate
August 8, 2012
Community Corner: A local surfer was attacked by a shark at Stinson Beach back in 1998 and now he not only shares his story in his latest memoir but has also dedicated his life to advocating for sharks and ocean conservation. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Jonathan Kathrein.Nonprofits Serving Bay Area Elderly Get Boost
August 1, 2012
Community Corner: KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Noreen McKeon, program manager for Coming of Age Bay Area.Texting Helps Bay Area Homeless Teens
August 1, 2012
Community Corner: KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Claudia Asprer, founder and president of the Movin' On Up program, and Lauri Burns, President of The Teen Project.First Resource Center For Girls In Oakland
June 27, 2012
Community Corner: The first and only resource center for girls breaks ground in Oakland. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Girls Inc of Alameda County CEO Linda Boessenecker.San Jose Saddles Up For Unique Show
June 20, 2012
Community Corner: KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Normand Latourelle, founder of 'Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse' coming to San Jose July 18, 2012.Eating Out For Charity
June 13, 2012
Community Corner: A locally-based program allows participants to help their favorite charities, simply by dining out. KCBS' Connie C. Kim interviews Scott Garell, CEO of GoodSearch.
May 15, 2013
Community Corner: As Bay Area families gear up for summer activities, one local organization says it's important to avoid summer learning loss, or 'brain drain.' KCBS' Connie C. Kim interviews Ed Caballero, Executive Director of Edventure More.Berkeley Native Stars As Broadway's Mary Poppins
May 1, 2013
Community Corner: Everyone's favorite nanny is flying into town this week. The national tour of the Broadway musical Mary Poppins opens for a short run in San Francisco May 8th at the Orpheum Theatre. KCBS' Connie C. Kim interviews Madeline Trumble.Bay Area Nonprofit Celebrates Trafficking Survivors
April 24, 2013
Community Corner: Freedom House, a locally based nonprofit, has been invested in rebuilding the lives of trafficking victims one by one for the past three years. In their upcoming fundraiser, they plan to celebrate the achievements made so far as well as raise funds to further their work in reaching more survivors. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to ExecutiveFilms From San Francisco To Senegal At Annual Festival
April 17, 2013
Community Corner: San Francisco film buffs should clear their schedule for the next two weeks. It's time for the 56th annual San Francisco International Film Festival coming up April 25th through May 9th. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Director of Programming Rachel Rosen.New Coupon Site Helps Bay Area Schools
April 10, 2013
Community Corner: A new fundraising program has just launched in San Francisco with the hopes of helping local schools suffering from budget cuts. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Schoola's Director of Operations Kelly Murphy.Nonprofit Rates Companies On Global Responsibility
March 7, 2013
Community Corner: KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Chris Jochnick of Oxfam America on their new 'Behind the Brands' campaign which rates the top ten food and beverage companies based on their social and environmental policies.Traveling Peace Corps Style
February 27, 2013
Community Corner: KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to co-founder Jack Fischl.Bay Area Man Offers Traveling Peace Corps Style
February 27, 2013
Community Corner: If your idea of a great travel experience is going to remote villages and being the only tourist in sight, hanging out with the locals, and lending a helping hand to local communities, there's a new site you should check out. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Keteka co-founder Adam Armstrong.San Francisco Teens Recognized As Future Leaders
January 23, 2013
Community Corner: Seven Bay Area teens will be recognized for their community service and leadership on Thursday, January 31st, when the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco presents the 2013 Charles Schwab Citywide Youth of the Year. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco President Rob Connolly.Design-Based Education In Berkeley
January 17, 2013
Community Corner: A local designer and educator based in Berkeley describes her unique curriculum in her newly released book 'Tell Them I Built This: Transforming Schools, Communities, and Lives with Design-based Education.' KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Emily Pilloton.Bay Area Kids Seek Mentors
January 9, 2013
Community Corner: As January is National Mentoring Month, Friends For Youth is actively looking for more adults to get involved. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Recruitment Coordinator Jonathan Cowgill.Bay Area Man Helps Rebuild Haiti
December 6, 2012
Community Corner: John Tastor of San Mateo was one of 600 volunteers who joined President Carter to build 100 homes in Haiti. He shares his story with KCBS' Connie C. Kim.From San Francisco To New York, Celebrating Heroes In Hospitals
November 7, 2012
Community Corner: A new book celebrates the lives and work of those who often go unnoticed. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Carolyn Jones, author of 'The American Nurse.'Bay Area Residents Spread Christmas Joy In Shoeboxes
November 7, 2012
Community Corner: Operation Christmas Child has delivered 100 million shoeboxes filled with gifts to children around the world. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to team member Jay Beard.Bay Area Nonprofit Keeps Kids Alive
October 17, 2012
Community Corner: A Bay Area after school program is celebrating 25 years of keeping at-risk kids alive and educated. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Dr. Joe Marshall, Executive Director and Co-founder of Omega Boys Club.Fight Global Hunger In Your Kitchen
October 10, 2012
Community Corner: October 16 is World Food Day. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Vicky Rateau, Campaign Manager for Oxfam's GROW Campaign, about simple things you can do to fight global hunger.Nonprofit Home Improvement Store Opens In San Carlos
September 12, 2012
Community Corner: On September 22nd, Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco is celebrating the grand opening of the ReStore, a new home improvement store driven by volunteers. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Executive Director Phil Kilbridge.Bay Area Teen Magician Receives Philanthropy Award
August 22, 2012
Community Corner: A Bay Area teen who performs magic shows in local hospitals is one of the recipients of the prestigious Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards given by The Helen Diller Family Foundation. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to 15-year-old magician Daniel Rosenthal and Diller Teen Initiatives Director Adam Weisberg.Reaching AIDS Patients From Sonoma To Africa
August 15, 2012
Community Corner: A local Bay Area nonprofit has been dedicated to serving those affected with AIDS for the past 24 years. Their reach goes beyond the Bay Area and extends to Africa as well. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Ron Karp, Food For Thought's Executive Director.Stinson Beach Shark Victim Turns Shark Advocate
August 8, 2012
Community Corner: A local surfer was attacked by a shark at Stinson Beach back in 1998 and now he not only shares his story in his latest memoir but has also dedicated his life to advocating for sharks and ocean conservation. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Jonathan Kathrein.Nonprofits Serving Bay Area Elderly Get Boost
August 1, 2012
Community Corner: KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Noreen McKeon, program manager for Coming of Age Bay Area.Texting Helps Bay Area Homeless Teens
August 1, 2012
Community Corner: KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Claudia Asprer, founder and president of the Movin' On Up program, and Lauri Burns, President of The Teen Project.First Resource Center For Girls In Oakland
June 27, 2012
Community Corner: The first and only resource center for girls breaks ground in Oakland. KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Girls Inc of Alameda County CEO Linda Boessenecker.San Jose Saddles Up For Unique Show
June 20, 2012
Community Corner: KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Normand Latourelle, founder of 'Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse' coming to San Jose July 18, 2012.Eating Out For Charity
June 13, 2012
Community Corner: A locally-based program allows participants to help their favorite charities, simply by dining out. KCBS' Connie C. Kim interviews Scott Garell, CEO of GoodSearch.
