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.