Community In Focus

Community In Focus - Jess Tirado - Episode 22

In this episode of Community in Focus, Tim Ney sits down with Jess Tirado of Citizens Business Bank for a conversation about financial literacy, career growth, and commun

Community In Focus - Jesse Ibarra - Episode 21

In this episode of Community in Focus, CEO Tim Ney sits down with Jesse Ibarra, Chief Business Officer of Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, to discuss the challe

Community in Focus - Council Member John Echevarria - Episode 20

In this powerful episode of Community in Focus, Tim Ney sits down with John Echevarria, Colton’s District 4 council member, police officer, coach, and devoted father, for

Community In Focus - Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. - Episode 19

This week on Community in Focus Catholic Charities CEO Tim Ney sits down with Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. to share stories about growing up in the Inland Empire, lessons in r

Community In Focus - Michael Vargas, Mayor of Perris - Episode 18

In this episode of Community in Focus, CEO Tim Ney sits down with Perris Mayor Michael Vargas to talk about the city’s growth, vision for local development, commitment to

Community In Focus - Mayor of Corona Jim Steiner - Episode 17

In this episode of Community in Focus, CEO Tim Ney sits down with Mayor Jim Steiner of Corona to explore his journey from firefighter to public servant. Mayor Steiner sha

Community In Focus - Mayor of Riverside Patricia Lock Dawson - Episode 16

In this inspiring episode, Catholic Charities CEO Tim Ney sits down with Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson. Born and raised in Riverside, Mayor Lock Dawson shares her

Community In Focus - District 1 County of Riverside Jose Medina - Episode 15

In this episode of Community in Focus, Catholic Charities CEO Tim Ney sits down with Riverside County Supervisor Jose Medina to discuss his journey from Panama to Califor

Community In Focus - Greg Bradbard - Episode 14

In this episode, we sit down with Greg Bradbard, CEO of the IEHP Foundation. From his early days at UCI to a transformative college internship, Greg shares how his passio

Community In Focus - Matthew Kill - Episode 13

In this episode of Community in Focus we sit down with Matt Kill CEO of Hyperbolt to explore how technology and compassion can intersect for good. Matt shares how his com

Community In Focus - Father Jose - Episode 12

In this episode, we sit down with Father Jose, whose journey of faith began in the Philippines. Inspired by the church at a young age, he followed a calling to become a p

Community In Focus - James Alkhass - Episode 11

In this episode of Community in Focus we sit down with James Alkhass, a barber and dedicated parishioner at St. Matthew’s. Born in Kuwait, James reflects on his early yea

Community In Focus - Mayor John Dutrey - Episode 10

In this episode of Community In Focus, Mayor John Dutrey of Montclair shares his personal journey of growing up in the city he now leads. From his early years in Montclai

Community In Focus - Council Member Carlos Garcia - Episode 9

This week on Community in Focus Council Member Carlos Garcia shares his powerful journey from escaping the Nicaraguan War as a child to becoming a leader in his community

Community in Focus - Manny Cardoza - Episode 8

This week on Community in Focus we sit down with one of our board members and the principal of Notre Dame High School in Riverside. He shares his inspiring journey from g

Community In Focus - Mayor Mario Saucedo - Episode 7

In this episode, we sit down with Mario Saucedo, Mayor of Redlands and a proud third-generation Redlander. Mario shares his deep family roots in the city, their legacy of

Community In Focus - Jesse Gonzalez - Episode 6

In this inspiring episode of Community in Focus, Catholic Charities COO Jesse Gonzalez shares his powerful story of resilience, leadership, and service. Growing up in San

Community In Focus - Mayor Helen Tran - Episode 5

In this inspiring episode of Community in Focus, we sit down with Mayor Helen Tran of San Bernardino for an intimate look at her journey from growing up in a working-clas

Community In Focus - Mathean Parentela - Episode 4

In this episode of Community in Focus, we talk with Mathean Parentela, Hunger Relief Coordinator at Catholic Charities San Bernardino & Riverside Counties. As a first-gen

Community In Focus - Tim Jenkins - Episode 3

In this episode of Community in Focus, we sit down with Catholic Charities board member Dr. Tim Jenkins. He shares his inspiring journey growing up in Tennessee, his path