This week’s episode of Waves of Awareness featured the Waves Fairview Day Program. Together with Staci Davis and Johnny Sunshine, the group discusses all things Halloween. From Fairview we have Stephanie, Hannah, Roger, Eric, and Jimmy ready to share their thoughts on Halloween. From favorite movies to worst Halloween candy the group shares what they think Halloween is all about. When it comes to Halloween activities, the group agrees that Fairview’s Halloween Party has everyone beat. The Fairview Day Program Manager, Misty Bowker, is known for going all out with Halloween decor, music, and snacks for everyone to enjoy. Staci …

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Waves of Awareness is back for Season 9 with special interviews from behind the scenes at Brews & Grooves. Brews & Grooves was Waves’ 4th Annual Fundraising event, with live performances and an auction that supports Waves programs supporting adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Listen to our WOA Producer Trent Denson with Spread The Positive sit and interview guests and share their experience with Waves. From our CEO to local companies who have volunteered with Waves, Trent gathers passionate stories about the impact Waves and those we support have made on the community around us. This episode …

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Season eight’s finale of Waves of Awareness welcomes Ashley Hart to the table. Together with John, Matt, and Staci, the group dives into conversation together covering everything from life updates to the impact volunteering has on everyone involved. Ashley has volunteered with Waves, Inc. through Cropssoint Church for years and has done an immeasurable amount of good for the community. From working on the homes a part of the Waves, Inc. Residential Program to spending time decorating Waves’ Day Programs for the holidays, Ashley has organized countless groups through Crosspoint church to make a positive impact at Waves. Matt picks …

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This week we are joined by the Program Director of Backlight Productions, Jordan Scott. Jordan has been with Backlight for 5 years, starting first as a teacher and then growing into her current position as her passion for Backlight and its mission has grown. Matt Morre, John Lynch, and Staci Davis gather with Jordan to learn about Backlight Productions and what the nonprofit strives to do for the community. As a seasoned performer with Backlight Productions, Matt shares his love for Backlight Productions and his experience in various roles. As a nonprofit passionate about the arts, their mission is to …

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For families that care for a member with an intellectual or developmental disabilities, ensuring your child has an advocate after you are no longer able to is a top priority. At The Arc Davidson County & Greater Nashville they have created a new program centered around supporting families as they plan the care for their child after they are gone. Sharing about this program is Sheila Moore, the Executive Director of The Arc Davidson & Greater Nashville, and Donna Bryant, the Director of Program Development. Together with Staci, John, and Hannah Rose, the group listen to Donna and Sheila share …

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Can you guess what this week’s episode covers? Staci, Eric, John, and Matt come together to talk about their favorite scenes from The Sandlot! Eric kicks the episode off with a re-cap for John and Matt, reminding the table about his favorite scenes and the characters that made The Sandlot great. Eric and Staci chat about the scenes in the movie that made it impactful. The group plays Fact or Fiction, learning about the details that came together to make The Sandlot one of a kind! John shares what’s close to his heart including how his roommate and neighbors are …

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This week of Waves of Awareness features Debby Rainey from United Way and our entire Fairview crew. WOA sets up shop at the Waves Fairview Day Program with Stephanie, Hannah, Jimmy, and Eric to chat about new projects United Way has on underway. Debby shares news of the counties United Way has expanded to support, while getting serenaded by Eric. The crew also shares life updates covering everything from music, The Simpsons, Justin Bieber, Meals on Wheels, and the upcoming Food Truck Friday being hosted in Fairview. Listen to the full episode to catch Eric’s musical debut and Debby Rainey’s …

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