This public affairs series provides a local viewpoint on global topics. Topics covered are both educational and entertaining, and are hosted by a Northeast Ohio community member who assists in determining the show’s content.

Monday, Feb. 2, at 5 PM

“Small Non-Profits/Big Impact Part 1” Karla McDay, CEO and co-founder of Akron Harmony House, discusses her nonprofit’s mission to provide affordable housing to inner city youth, addressing barriers to housing such as the absence of a livable wage, lack of support for those aging out of foster care and more. McDay describes her experience working at Summit County Children Services and the advantage of running a small nonprofit.   

Monday, Feb. 2, at 5:30 PM

“Small Non-Profits/Big Impact Part 2” Former in-home hospice RN Holly Klein joins host Leslie Ungar to share the work of Grace House, an Akron-area nonprofit co-founded by Klein that aims to provide a home for indigent, homeless and abandoned individuals at the end of life. Klein describes her approach to hospice care, emphasizing the importance of having dignity, compassion, and a nurturing environment.