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Jolyn Armstrong, Grapevine Inner Wellness - CCP 166On this episode of the Community Cares Podcast, host Dave McLaughlin, Executive Director of Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet, and co-host Chaplain Chaz Blackburn, President of Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet, welcome back Jolyn Armstrong, Founder of Grapevine Inner Wellness (@GrapevineInnerWellness on Facebook, @traumacoachjolyn on Instagram) in Reno. Jolyn is a mental wellness coach who works with individuals and couples facing grief, depression, anxiety, and trauma. She is a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach and a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, and she also hosts the Grapevine Wellness Show.Jolyn talks about how people can move through painful seasons, the tools she uses to help neighbors find peace again, and why healing matters for our whole community. It's a conversation about hope, recovery, and taking the next step toward a better life.For 30 years, Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet has been providing hope and dignity to those in need with free clothes. If you or someone you love is looking for support around grief or trauma, this episode is for you.Want to volunteer with Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet? Email [email protected] like, follow, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who cares about our community.Follow Grapevine Inner Wellness:Website: grapevineinnerwellness.comFacebook: @GrapevineInnerWellness - www.facebook.com/GrapevineInnerWellnessInstagram: @traumacoachjolyn - www.instagram.com/traumacoachjolynYouTube: Grapevine Wellness Show - www.youtube.com/@GrapevineWellnessShowLearn more about Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet and the work we do in our community:Website: www.gsccreno.orgGet free clothing assistance: www.gsccreno.org/get-helpDonate or support Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet: www.gsccreno.org/DONATEContact Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet: www.gsccreno.org/contact-us#CommunityCaresPodcast #Episode166 #JolynArmstrong #GrapevineInnerWellness #MentalWellness #TraumaRecovery #GoodShepherdsClothesCloset #Reno #Sparks #NorthernNevada #CommunityMatters

**Nick Tscheekar, Truckee Meadows Tomorrow - CCP 165**On this episode of the Community Cares Podcast, host Dave McLaughlin, Executive Director of Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet, and co-host Chaplain Chaz Blackburn, President of Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet, welcome Nick Tscheekar, Executive Director of Truckee Meadows Tomorrow in Reno. Truckee Meadows Tomorrow is a nonprofit that has tracked quality of life data for our region for decades, following hundreds of local indicators across the economy, health, environment, the arts, and more. Nick served on the TMT board for five years before stepping in as Executive Director in 2025. Nick talks about how Truckee Meadows Tomorrow turns local data into community conversation, why knowing how we are really doing matters, and how nonprofits, leaders, and neighbors can use that information to make better decisions together. It's a conversation about understanding our community so we can take better care of it.For 30 years, Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet has been providing hope and dignity to those in need with free clothes. If you care about the quality of life in northern Nevada, this episode is for you.Want to volunteer with Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet? Email [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).Please like, follow, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who cares about our community.Follow Truckee Meadows Tomorrow:Website: [www.truckeemeadowstomorrow.org](https://www.truckeemeadowstomorrow.org/)Learn more about Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet and the work we do in our community:Website: [www.gsccreno.org](http://www.gsccreno.org/)Get free clothing assistance: [www.gsccreno.org/get-help](http://www.gsccreno.org/get-help)Donate or support Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet: [www.gsccreno.org/DONATE](http://www.gsccreno.org/DONATE)Contact Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet: [www.gsccreno.org/contact-us](http://www.gsccreno.org/contact-us)#CommunityCaresPodcast #Episode165 #NickTscheekar #TruckeeMeadowsTomorrow #QualityOfLife #GoodShepherdsClothesCloset #Reno #Sparks #NorthernNevada #CommunityMatters

Grant Denton, Karma Box Project - CCP 164On this episode of the Community Cares Podcast, host Dave McLaughlin, Executive Director of Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet, and co-host Chaplain Chaz Blackburn, President of Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet, welcome Grant Denton, Founder and Executive Director of the Karma Box Project in Reno. Grant launched Karma Box in 2018 after overcoming homelessness and addiction himself, and grew it from a single community pantry box into an organization running outreach teams, a safe camp, and recovery-focused services.Grant talks about his own journey off the streets, how Karma Box meets people where they are without leaving them there, and what it takes to help neighbors move toward stability. It's a conversation about accountability, compassion, and how our whole community can be part of the solution.For 30 years, Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet has been providing hope and dignity to those in need with free clothes. If you care about helping our unhoused neighbors, this episode is for you.Please like, follow, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who cares about our community.Learn more about Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet and the work we do in our community:Website: www.gsccreno.orgGet free clothing assistance: www.gsccreno.org/get-helpDonate or support Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet: www.gsccreno.org/DONATEContact Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet: www.gsccreno.org/contact-us#CommunityCaresPodcast #Episode164 #GrantDenton #KarmaBoxProject #Homelessness #GoodShepherdsClothesCloset #Reno #Sparks #NorthernNevada #CommunityMatters

Jose Gomez, Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet Volunteer - CCP 163On this episode of the Community Cares Podcast, host Dave McLaughlin, Executive Director of Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet, and co-host Chaplain Chaz Blackburn, President of Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet, welcome back a familiar voice, Jose Gomez. Jose has been on the show before with Molina Healthcare of Nevada, but this time he joins us as a volunteer with Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet.Jose talks about why he chose to give his time to the Closet, what volunteering here looks like, and how serving neighbors face to face has made an impact on him. It's a conversation about showing up for our community and how anyone can help.For 30 years, Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet has been providing hope and dignity to those in need with free clothes. If you've thought about volunteering, this episode is for you.Please like, follow, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who cares about our community.Learn more about Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet and the work we do in our community:Website: www.gsccreno.orgGet free clothing assistance: www.gsccreno.org/get-helpDonate or support Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet: www.gsccreno.org/DONATEContact Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet: www.gsccreno.org/contact-us#CommunityCaresPodcast #Episode163 #JoseGomez #Volunteer #GoodShepherdsClothesCloset #Reno #Sparks #NorthernNevada #CommunityMatters #GiveBack

Your Donated Clothes Journey: Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet - CCP 162Ever wondered where your donated clothes go? Join us on the Community Cares podcast as we reveal the incredible journey your generosity takes, from donation to helping those in need. Your support provides hope and dignity. #CommunityCares #DonationJourney #GoodShepherds #GivingBack #SupportLocal

When the unthinkable happens, someone has to help put things back together.Dave McLaughlin and Chaplain Chaz Blackburn welcome Aftermath Services, a crime scene and biohazard cleanup company with a local team serving Reno, Sparks, and surrounding Northern Nevada communities. Aftermath supports families, businesses, property managers, and law enforcement after traumatic events such as crime scenes, unattended deaths, and hoarding situations. Catrina talks about the work her team does and how compassionate, professional support can help people through some of their hardest days.Learn more about Aftermath Services in Reno: aftermath.com/locations/nevada/reno or call 775-683-4115, available 24/7.Learn more about Community Cares and Good Shepherd's Clothes Closet, "providing hope and dignity to those in need with free clothes": gsccreno.orgNew episodes every Tuesday at 6 PM on Spotify, YouTube, Facebook, and wherever you get your podcasts.#CommunityCaresPodcast #AftermathServices #BiohazardCleanup #CrimeSceneCleanup #RenoNV #SparksNV #NorthernNevada #SupportLocal

Kristen Ivey, CRCCS - CCP 160Dave McLaughlin and Chaplain Chaz Blackburn welcome Kristen Ivey, founder of Canine Rehabilitation Center & Cat Sanctuary, for a conversation about giving rescue dogs a fresh start. Kristen shares the heart behind her work and how our community can help animals on their journey toward a loving home. Listen in and share this episode with an animal lover!Learn more about Community Cares and Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet: gsccreno.orgLearn more about Canine Rehabilitation Center and Cat Sanctuary: crccs.org#CommunityCaresPodcast #DogRescue #AnimalRescue #RescueDogs #SupportLocal #NorthernNevada

Ray, SilverSummit Healthplan - CCP 159Community Cares Podcast — Episode 159In this episode of the Community Cares Podcast, we welcome Ray from SilverSummit Healthplan to discuss important new changes to Medicaid and what they may mean for individuals and families in our community.Ray explains the updates in simple, easy-to-understand language, including what current Medicaid members may need to do to protect their coverage, update their contact information, understand available benefits, and find assistance when questions come up.If you, a family member, or someone you serve receives Medicaid, this is an important conversation to hear. Tune in for practical guidance, helpful resources, and information that can help our community stay connected to the health care coverage they need.Please share this episode with someone who may benefit from the information.Learn more about Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet and the work we do in our community:Website:https://www.gsccreno.org/Get free clothing assistance:https://www.gsccreno.org/get-help/Donate or support Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet:https://www.gsccreno.org/DONATEContact Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet:https://www.gsccreno.org/contact-usThis episode provides general information only. For questions about your individual Medicaid coverage or benefits, please contact SilverSummit Healthplan or the appropriate Medicaid office.

In this episode, Dave McLaughlin is joined by returning co-host Chaplain Chaz Blackburn for a meaningful conversation with Luis Santoni, Executive Director of the Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission.Luis shares about the Mission’s heart for serving men, women, and families facing homelessness, hunger, addiction, and difficult life circumstances throughout Northern Nevada. Hear how the Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission provides more than immediate help—it offers compassion, recovery support, spiritual care, guidance, and hope for a fresh start.Join us as we discuss the needs in our community, the people behind this important work, and the ways individuals, churches, businesses, and community partners can help bring hope to neighbors in need.Please like, follow, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who cares about our community.Learn more about the Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission: rsgm.org#CommunityCarsePodcast #Episode158 #RenoSparksGospelMission #Reno #Sparks #NorthernNevada #CommunityMatters #Hope #SecondChances #FaithInAction

In this episode, we’re excited to share a meaningful new partnership between Kubes Coffee and Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet.Every bag purchased through getclothes.org/coffee helps provide support for neighbors facing difficult circumstances. Kubes Coffee will donate $5 from each bag sold to Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet, helping us continue our mission of providing free clothing and essential items to individuals and families in need.Grab a bag of great coffee, support a local partnership, and help make a difference—one cup at a time.