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Doing Good

Doing Good is designed to raise social consciousness and public awareness about salient concerns in our community, as well as highlight good work and honest efforts being directed at these issues. This program encourages listeners to become engaged and involved in projects and activities featured on the show.

Doing Good is hosted by Gina Marinelli, a development officer for Humility of Mary Health Partners Foundation and a former local news program anchor. Episodes air Tuesday at 6:45am and 8:45am.

  • Director of the Home Energy Assistance Program Joan Trgovan discusses how she helps low income families pay for heating bills.
  • Gina invites Judge Robert Rusu to share advice on how to gather essential legal documents.
  • Lauren Webb, Director of Domestic Violence Services for Some Place Safe, talks about domestic violence programs in Trumbull County.
  • Luke Politsky, President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Mahoning—Shenango Chapter, talks about community philanthropy.
  • Executive Director of Youngstown Blue Coats, Patty Summers, talks about her mission to collect coats for struggling people in the area.
  • Jimmy Sutman, founder and director of Golden String and Purple Cat, discusses the opening of his latest endeavor, "Gabba Camp".
  • Lawyer Michael Kachelries discusses services provided Community Legal Aid for low income families.
  • Nancy Voitus, Director of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Youngstown, discusses housing for homeless and other offered programs.
  • Amy Fifarek, CEO of The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, talks to Gina about Library programs and events taking place this Fall.
  • Ohio Civil Rights Hall-of-Famer Penny Wells joins Gina to discuss Non-Violence week in Youngstown.