"Opening Your Doors and Your Hearts to Help Those in Need": The McAlister Institute

"Creative Partnerships to Reduce Loneliness and Isolation: Resounding Joy & Mama's Kitchen"

Kerri Fox, Executive Director of Resounding Joy, and Eva Matthews, CEO of Mama's Kitchen, discuss evidence-based music therapy and medically tailored meals that are transforming community health and social impact leadership. Listeners will learn how strategic nonprofit partnerships reduce loneliness, support critical illness, and strengthen regional well-being. Listen Where You Live! About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.    About Mission Fed Credit Union   A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

"Add More Life to Your Years': The Infrastructure for Aging and Longevity Clubs"

Paul Downey, Chief Advocacy Officer of the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation, and Kristoffer Kelly, Director of Partnerships and Philanthropy, discuss senior isolation, elder fraud, longevity clubs, and the broken infrastructure for aging. Listeners will learn how strategic philanthropy, innovation, and partnerships— from senior centers to autonomous vehicles and homelessness prevention—can strengthen community impact and economic resilience. Listen Where You Live! About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.    About Mission Fed Credit Union   A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

"Opening Your Doors and Your Hearts to Help Those in Need": The McAlister Institute

Jeanne McAlister, the iconic founder of the McAlister Institute, shares how 49 years of innovative addiction and mental health programs are transforming lives and strengthening the regional workforce. In this episode, hear actionable insights on cross-sector partnerships, treatment access, and building a culture of recovery that supports employees, families and communities. Listen Where You Live! About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.    About Mission Fed Credit Union   A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

"Creating an Ecosystem Where Humans and Wolves Can Thrive"

Jacob Keeton, Director of Education and Engagement at the California Wolf Center, and Cierra MacIsaac, Wolf Care Coordinator, discuss Mexican gray wolf recovery, non lethal deterrents, and the Guardians of the Wild capital campaign. They share how conservation, community outreach, and strategic partnerships create a measurable impact. Listen Where You Live! About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.    About Mission Fed Credit Union   A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

SDSU Focus on Community-Engaged Talent Pipelines Leads to Prestigious Carnegie "Community Engagement" Designation

Joanna Brooks, Associate Vice President for Faculty Advancement and Student Success at SDSU, is joined by her colleagues, Jessica Barlow, Executive Director of the Center for Regional Sustainability, and Danny Newell, Executive Director of Career Services, to discuss the Carnegie community engagement designation, research-driven partnerships and workforce pipelines. Brooks, Barlow and Newell explore how community-engaged research, livable wage pathways, and collaboration with 70,000 employers and nonprofits create regional impact for business and civic leaders. Listen Where You Live! About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.    About Mission Fed Credit Union   A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/