This month on ‘Be My Guest,’ 92.9 The Wave’s Jen Lewis spoke with Eggleston CEO, Paul Atkinson. He explained Eggleston’s 65-year-old mission of providing education, training, and employment for those with disabilities in Hampton Roads. Paul had exciting news to share about a new wellness center opening this summer on the Peninsula. Take a listen:…
Over 1,000 Children Are Currently in Foster Care in Hampton Roads; Here’s How You Can Help
This month’s “Be My Guest” features The Up Center. Jen Lewis spoke with Outreach Coordinator, Sabrina Carr. She emphasized the great need for foster families. Right now, there are more than a thousand children in foster care in Hampton Roads who are waiting for a safe place to land. Sabrina described what life is like…
Jen Lewis Talks with Unite Virginia About Building Connections for a Healthier Virginia
This month’s ‘Be My Guest’, on 92.9 The Wave, features Unite Virginia. Jen Lewis spoke to the organization’s Community Engagement Manager, Taylor Miller. She explained how Unite Virginia brings non-profit groups, schools, social services and more together to assist our communities. The sharing of resources greatly benefits all of those involved and helps to fill…
10-Year-Old from Chesapeake Writes Book to Benefit Children’s Organizations {LISTEN}
This month, Jen Lewis features a young author on “Be My Guest.” 10 year old Adam Musselmani used his time in pandemic quarantine to write a book called, “VIP Fruits.” It is a fun, action packed read for children 7 and up. Jen and Adam talk about how he became a published author at such…
United Way of SHR Joins Jen Lewis to Talk About How To Solve the 757’s Biggest Problems
United Way of South Hampton Roads joined ‘Be My Guest’ on 92.9 The Wave. Jen Lewis spoke with their Vice President of Marketing and Strategy, Kelsey Mohring. Kelsey explained how UWSHR, along with community partners, work to solve the 757’s biggest problems. Additionally, effects from the pandemic are still impacting so many in our area…
Families of Autistic Children of Tidewater to Host ‘Arts and Adventure’ Camp
Families of Autistic Children of Tidewater or FACT is featured on this month’s “Be My Guest”. 92.9 The Wave’s Jen Lewis spoke with Executive Director, Tyler Williamson. FACT has been advocating for children and young adults with autism in our area since 1997. They host social and recreational programs throughout the year. An Arts and…
Be My Guest: Lt. Merce of the Virginia Beach Police Traffic Unit
Jen Lewis spoke with Lt. Merce of the Virginia Beach Police Traffic Unit. He shared information regarding dangerous driving trends in the city. Since May of this year, there has been a marked increase in the number of excessive speed-related crashes, injuries and deaths. To discourage speeding and other unsafe driving, Virginia Beach Police officers…
Be My Guest: Edmarc Hospice For Children
Jen Lewis spoke with Edmarc Hospice For Children’s Executive Director, Debbie Stitzer-Brame on this month’s Be My Guest. We discussed Edmarc’s mission and long-standing presence in Hampton Roads as the leading hospice care provider for children. Debbie explained why keeping kids at home is important, how pediatric hospice differs from adult hospice as well as…
Be My Guest: Virginia Department of Health
Jen Lewis spoke with Dr. Richard Williams of the Virginia Department of Health Three Rivers District about vaccine availability in Virginia, any potential side effects, where we go to get a vaccine as well as what he would say to listeners with concerns about getting vaccinated. Get more information on the COVID-19 vaccination on the Virginia…
Be My Guest: The Up Center
This month’s featured local non-profit on ‘Be My Guest’ is The Up Center. Jen Lewis spoke with their Outreach Coordinator, Sabrina Carr. They discussed the Up Center’s foster and adoption program along with the great need for families to open their hearts and homes to children 10 years of age and older. View this…