Ray, SilverSummit Healthplan - CCP 159

Community Cares Podcast — Episode 159

In 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/DONATE

Contact Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet:https://www.gsccreno.org/contact-us

This 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

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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.

On this episode of the Community Cares Podcast, host Dave McLaughlin, Executive Director of Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet, is joined by co-host Chaplain Chaz Blackburn, President of Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet, for a conversation with Blaise Jorgensen, candidate for Washoe County Public Administrator.

Blaise joins the podcast to discuss his campaign, his commitment to public service, and his vision for serving the residents of Washoe County. Dave and Chaplain Chaz explore the role of the Washoe County Public Administrator, the importance of community-centered leadership, and the value of informed civic engagement in Northern Nevada.

The Community Cares Podcast is hosted by Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet, a Northern Nevada nonprofit committed to providing free clothing and practical support to individuals and families in need.

Learn more about Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet at getclothes.org.

Subscribe to the Community Cares Podcast for conversations with local leaders, nonprofit partners, community advocates, candidates, and neighbors who are helping make Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County a stronger, more compassionate community.

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Community Cares Podcast welcomes Jamie O’Connell, candidate for Sparks City Council Ward 2, for a conversation about the future of Sparks, Nevada. Jamie shares why they are running, their connection to the Ward 2 community, and their priorities for local residents—including public safety, housing, responsible growth, roads and infrastructure, local businesses, city services, and accountable representation at Sparks City Hall. Whether you live in Ward 2 or care about local elections and the future of Northern Nevada, this episode offers an opportunity to hear directly from Jamie O’Connell and learn more about the campaign for Sparks City Council. Community Cares Podcast is proud to create space for local voices, community conversations, and informed civic engagement across Sparks, Reno, and Northern Nevada. This episode is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement of any candidate, political party, or ballot measure. #SparksNevada #SparksCityCouncil #Ward2 #JamieOConnell #SparksNV #NorthernNevada #LocalPolitics #NevadaPolitics #CommunityCaresPodcast

This week, Michael Cox, Mobile Micro Closet Manager, and Dave McLaughlin, Executive Director of Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet, welcome Jennifer Campbell, Executive Director of Doula Co-op of Nevada.

Jennifer shares about the important work Doula Co-op of Nevada does to support expecting and new families throughout our community. Listen as they discuss the value of doulas, resources available to parents, and how compassionate support can make a meaningful difference during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum season.

Chaplain Chaz is out for this episode, but Michael and Dave continue the conversation with another inspiring look at the people and organizations serving Northern Nevada.

Learn more:

Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet
https://gsccreno.org

Doula Co-op of Nevada
https://doulacoopnv.org

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Community Cares Podcast Episode 153 features Michael, our new Mobile Micro Closet Manager. In this episode, we introduce Michael and talk about the Mobile Micro Closet, community outreach, nonprofit service, local ministry, helping families, and meeting practical needs in our community. Chaplain Chaz is unable to join this episode, but this conversation highlights the heart of the mission and the people serving behind the scenes.

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In this episode, Dave and Chaplain Chaz chat with Campbell Cummings from Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) in Reno. Campbell shares his story, how he went from baseball to coaching and health, and how he now leads student groups at Galena, Damonte Ranch, and AACT high schools.

They talk about faith, sports, mentoring teens, and how FCA is making a difference for student-athletes in Northern Nevada.

Guest: Campbell Cummings – FCA Area Representative, Reno
Topics: FCA huddles, student-athlete discipleship, faith & sports, community impact

Learn more / get involved:

• FCA Northern Nevada: https://www.fcanevada.org/reno

• Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet: https://www.gsccreno.org

Produced by Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet, serving all of Northern Nevada.