Community Connection

New Episodes Every Friday

Hosted by Lisa Mazzarella

An interview series dedicated to celebrating the incredible work of nonprofit organizations across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania. Airs each Friday on WVIA Radio during NPR’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered programs. Also available as an extended podcast.

Latest Episodes

The Improved Milton Experience (T.I.M.E.)

Guest: Heather Powell, Executive Director, T.I.M.E.
Muncy Area Mutual Aid Association (MAMA)

Guest: Neal Winder, Treasurer, Muncy Area Mutual Aid Association
Settlers Cares Foundation, Inc.

Guest: Janna Genzlinger, Senior Director, Human Resources, Settlers Hospitality
Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc.

Guest: Sylvia Hahn, Executive Director, Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc.
CHOP Out Hunger

Guest: Danielle (Dani) Ruhf, Founder CHOP Out Hunger
CASA of Lackawanna

Guest: Joan Peterson, BSW, MPA, Executive Director, CASA of Lackawanna
Pattie's Waggin' Tails Senior Sanctuary

Guest: Patricia Rogers. Founder, Pattie's Waggin' Tails Senior Sanctuary
Bread Basket of NEPA Food Distribution Center

Guest: Maria Santomauro, Executive Director, Bread Basket of NEPA
Green Trees Early Learning Center, Inc

Guest: Susie Lyddon, Director, Green Trees Early Learning Center, Inc.
The Lehman Sanctuary--Waters Connected Project

Guest: Chris Miller, Founder, Lehman Sanctuary

Lisa Mazzarella

Since 1993, Lisa Mazzarella has been the "early morning voice" on WVIA Radio. From 10am to noon, she produces and hosts a classical music program highlighting some of the "lighter fare" included in the WVIA Radio music library. With the goal of making classical music accessible to everyone, she recently inaugurated "The Classical Club" which encourages audience feedback, commentary, and musings about selected pieces of music featured during the morning show.