Profile: ForKids
ForKids serves 14 cities and counties over the Hampton Roads region to provide mental health counseling, educational resources, help with building generational wealth and finding employment—all conducted through a trauma-informed care lens. They also prioritize physical health with an on-site dental clinic.
The 400 calls they receive in one day to their regional housing crisis hotline help to meet various needs, including utility assistance, children’s clothing, and more.
Listen to our interview with Will White, shelter program manager, below, and learn more at forkids.org.
Hear Together: Literacy Volunteers Charlottesville/Albemarle Tutor Training
Literacy Volunteers Charlottesville/Albemarle is a nonprofit that promotes adult literacy in the Greater Charlottesville area through confidential one-to-one English and Citizenship tutoring. They’re seeking compassionate and enthusiastic volunteers to tutor adults in English speaking, reading, and writing. Many of their students are also in need of support in preparing for their U.S. Citizenship interviews.
If you would like to provide one-to-one instruction to adults in our community, they invite you to attend one of their monthly New Tutor Trainings. No teaching experience is required, only a desire to help a learner reach their educational goals. You can learn more or register online at literacyforall.org.
Illiterate Light In-Studio Session
Jake and Jeff of Illiterate Light join Jeff Sweatman in the WNRN studio Friday at 5 p.m.! Catch the session for stripped-down versions of tracks from their brand new album, Arches, and hear all about how it came together.
Mondo Cozmo on World Cafe
For several years, Josh Ostrander felt like he’d been burning himself out, trying to make his band, Mondo Cozmo, the most adventurous it could be. He’s changed course on his latest album, It’s PRINCIPLE!, and delivered his most cohesive record to date. Josh will talk about how he cracked the code thanks to producer Mark Rankin, who has worked with Adele and Spoon. Plus, live performances from It’s PRINCIPLE! Mondo Cozmo, on the next World Cafe.
Fresh Roots New Blues Playlist 11/2/24
Long time WNRN volunteer and music host, Steve Hamilton, presents two hours of Fresh Roots New Blues, Saturdays from 6 – 8 p.m.
New Rock Now Playlist 11/3/24
Join Desiré and Amber every Sunday night from 8-10 p.m. as they share two hours of brand new tunes.
