Martin Luther King Jr. Day - CCP 125

Community Cares Podcast – Episode 124: A Conversation with Jeff Howard, Board Secretary of GSCC

In episode 124 of Community Cares, host Dave McLaughlin welcomes Jeff Howard, Board Secretary of Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet (GSCC). With Chaplain Chaz away this week, Jeff steps in to share his insights on the mission, impact, and inner workings of GSCC in the Reno–Sparks community.​

Jeff talks about what inspired him to join the board, how governance supports community outreach, and the importance of restoring dignity through free clothing programs. Learn how GSCC serves hundreds of neighbors every month with free clothing and how you can help sustain and grow this work.​

🔗 Learn more or get involved: **https://www.gsccreno.org**​

🎧 Tune in now to meet the people behind GSCC’s mission — and discover how small acts of service can create big change.

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In this uplifting episode of the Community Cares Podcast, co-hosts Dave McLaughlin and Chaplain Chaz Blackburn sit down with Gabrielle Torres from Freedom In Faith, a local ministry bringing hope and spiritual transformation to inmates across Reno and Sparks.

Through community groups, discipleship classes, and the gift of Bibles, Freedom In Faith offers encouragement and a pathway to renewal for those seeking a new beginning behind bars. Gabrielle shares heartfelt stories of redemption, the power of faith in hard places, and how connection and compassion can change lives forever.

Presented by Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet, a nonprofit serving our community with free clothing and dignity for those in need, this episode reminds us that hope and grace extend to every person—no matter their circumstances.

🎧 Tune in and be inspired to see how faith and service can transform our community from the inside out.

www.gsccreno.org

🎉 Happy New Year from the Community Cares Podcast! 🎉

Kick off 2025 with the CCP crew as we ring in the New Year and reveal a HUGE project that will shape how we serve our neighbors in the Reno–Sparks community.

In Episode 122, “Happy New Year! HUGE PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT,” Dave and Chaplain Chaz reflect on last year’s impact—celebrating our partners, volunteers, and donors—and share an exciting new initiative that will expand access to free clothing and resources for those most in need.

🗣️ What You’ll Hear: - A behind-the-scenes look at why this new project matters for families, seniors, and unsheltered neighbors in our region. - Practical ways YOU can get involved in 2025—volunteering, sponsoring episodes, or amplifying the message in your community.

💡 Who This Episode Is For: - Community members who want to start the year making a real difference. - Nonprofits, churches, and agencies looking to collaborate and share their free services. - Supporters of Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet who want to see what’s next in 2025.

👉 Hit play, celebrate the New Year with us, and discover how this new project can help you love your community in a bigger, more intentional way this year!

Learn more at getclothes.org

Merry Christmas! - CCP 121Celebrate the heart of Christmas with this week’s episode of Community Cares Podcast. Executive Director Dave McLaughlin and Chaplain Chaz Blackburn gather around the mic to reflect on the hope, generosity, and faith that make this season so meaningful for our Reno/Sparks community.​They share how simple acts of kindness can change a life, and highlight ways to support families in need through Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet during the holidays.

Whether you’re looking for a moment of encouragement, a reminder of what Christmas is really about, or practical ideas to serve others, this episode will warm your heart and inspire you to give. Tune in, share with a friend, and help spread the light of Christmas in Northern Nevada. getclothes.org

Ray from SilverSummit Healthplan joins co-hosts Dave McLaughlin and Chaplain Chaz Blackburn for a powerful conversation about how healthcare and community support work together to serve Nevada families. Together, they unpack the ways SilverSummit connects members to medical, behavioral health, and supportive services, and why removing barriers to care is so critical in our region. The episode also highlights how partnerships with nonprofits like Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet help meet practical needs, such as clothing, so individuals can focus on their health, stability, and next steps.​

Listeners will hear real-world examples of community impact, learn how to explore benefits and resources through SilverSummit Healthplan at https://www.silversummithealthplan.com, and discover how to get involved with Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet at https://www.gsccreno.org. Whether you are seeking support, looking for ways to serve, or simply wanting to better understand what’s available in Reno/Sparks, this episode of Community Cares offers hope, practical information, and a deeper look at the organizations walking alongside our neighbors every day.

Foster The City with Pastor Gregg Katz

In this episode of the Community Cares Podcast, Chaplain Chaz Blackburn and co-host Dave McLaughlin sit down with Pastor Gregg Katz to talk about Foster The City and the powerful impact it is having on vulnerable children and families in our region. Pastor Gregg shares how churches and individuals can step into the foster care crisis with practical support, meaningful partnership, and Christ-centered hope.​Listen in as the conversation covers:

The vision and mission behind Foster The City.

How local churches can wrap around foster families.

Next steps for anyone who feels called to get involved.

​Learn more about Foster The City at https://fosterthecity.org and Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet at https://www.gsccreno.org

If you’ve ever wondered how you or your church can make a difference in the foster care space, this episode will both challenge and encourage you. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode to help spread the word about Foster The City and the many ways our community can care together.

Community Cares Podcast welcomes Jose Gomez to the show alongside cohosts Dave McLaughlin and Chaplain Chaz Blackburn for an inspiring conversation about caring for our neighbors and strengthening community support. In this episode, they share stories from the front lines of service, talk about partnerships that make a real difference, and highlight practical ways listeners can get involved right here in our community.

Learn more about Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet, volunteer opportunities, and how to support the mission at: https://www.gsccreno.org​

Connect with Molina Healthcare of Nevada, explore member resources, and see how they are investing in community health at: https://www.molinahealthcare.com

​If you enjoy this episode, please like, comment, and subscribe to the Community Cares Podcast, and share it with someone who needs encouragement today.