Andrew Sawtelle, of AmeriCorps*VISTA and Hudson River Housing, Inc. and Matthew Slaats, an artist, are involved with Middle Main and OpenHouse Poughkeepsie. They are part of a group of residents, business owners and operators, and concerned citizens interested in building a stronger Main Street in Poughkeepsie.

Whitney Bonura of the Crime Victims Assistance Program, a program of Family Services of NY.

Franc Palaia, director of GAS Gallery and Studio on Main St in Poughkeepsie. Franc is a muralist, community organizer and passionate promoter of the arts.

Christine Owen and Roy Budnik of the Barrett Art Center in Poughkeepsie. Christine coordinates Barrett Presents… An Artist’s Salon – a free public forum for local artists to share their art with the Hudson Valley community, and Roy is a supporter of the arts who came up with the idea of the Artist’s Salon because he wanted to learn more about artists and their work.

Nora Saks & Sarah Pappas, interns at the Poughkeepsie Farm Project, share their love of good food and passion for food justice.

Two representives of the American Red Cross Dutchess County, Rob Rolison, Director of Development, and Greg Becker, Director of Emergency Services, tell us about the wide range of services offered by this 100 year old institution.

Eileen McAdam, vice-chair of the World Sound Foundation and the Sound & Story Project of the Hudson Valley.

WVKR’s annual fund drive. WVKR’s Station Manager Nick Marmet & Program Director Sarah Scott, two of the Vassar students who run the station, talk about their love of and commitment to radio. Make a donation to WVKR to keep independent radio alive and thriving.

Joan Henry of Mill Street Loft discusses MSL’s other programs and her own life work.

Joan Henry of Mill Street Loft with the PASWORD Girl’s Empowerment Group.