Featuring different 'corners' of our community and the world. Learn about people making a difference in the world in big ways or small, organizations striving to help their neighborhoods, and individuals sharing their personal struggles and triumphs... here in the KCBS Community Corner.
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to authors, artists, nonprofits and more, and shares their stories with you.
Coming up this Sunday...Help build an all-girls school in Afghanistan.
Homeless Women Get a New Start
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Paul Cwynar of the Berkeley Food & Housing Project about the services provided at their women's shelter. (3/14; 7:45)
Women Rising Above
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Sheryl WuDunn, co-author of Half the Sky, about the growing movement to empower oppressed women around the world. (3/7; 5:42)
A Cultural Lesson and Dim Sum
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Ann Mah, author of "Kitchen Chinese," about the role of food in experiencing a different culture. (2/27; 6:58)
Teens Tackle Human Rights
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to John Biaggi, director of the Human Rights Watch Film Festival, about films produced by youth. (2/21; 9:42)
Peacemakers in SF
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Darlene Weide of Community Boards about their mediation services for city residents. (2/7; 9:48)
Breaking Down Barriers
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Marjorie Schlenoff, founder of Teach With Africa, about the organization's efforts to improve the education system in South Africa. (1/31; 14:37)
Being a Lifesaver
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Kevin Walsh, author of The Marrow in Me, who shares his personal story of becoming a bone marrow donor. (1/24; 8:45)
Not Just a Holiday
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Isaac Newton Farris, Jr., President and CEO of the King Center and nephew of Dr. Martin Luther King Kr., who encourages everyone to serve and continue the legacy of his uncle. (1/17; 8:25)
The Gift of Literacy
The gift that keeps on giving... KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Sharon Darling, President of the National Center for Family Literacy, about the importance of books. (12/19; 6:51)
Holiday Waste
KCBS' Connie C Kim talks to Meaghan O'Neill, Editor in Chief of Treehugger.com and PlanetGreen.com, about simple tips to avoid waste this holiday season. (12/20; 6:58)
Give a Goat
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Laura Blank of World Vision about their gift catalogue that features goats, chickens, and water wells. (12/13; 5:58)
Providing a Lifeline
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to John Johnson, spokesman for the Hopeline Program from Verizon Wireless, about their efforts to help victims of domestic violence. (11/29; 6:32)
Kids Get Their Dream Jobs
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Spark co-founder Chris Balme about the program that gives middle school students real life work experience. (11/8; 8:58)
Creating Economic Opportunities for Women
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Farhana Huq, Founder and CEO of C.E.O. Women, about the organization's programs reaching out to immigrant and refugee women. (11/1; 8:26)
Helping Them Help Others
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to George Biddle, Executive VP of the International Rescue Committee, about the aid the IRC provides for refugees around the world. (10/11; 9:24)
Supplying Books and Hope
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Erin Ganju, co-founder of Room to Read, about the organization's ongoing efforts to educate children in developing countries. (10/4; 8:26)
Reaching Out to Victimized Children
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Nola Brantley of Misssey, a nonprofit that works to serve sexually exploited youth in Oakland. (9/20; 7:45)
Empowering Girls
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Sarah Bouchie, Director for the Basic and Girls' Education Unit at CARE USA, about the importance of education in fighting global poverty. (9/6; 7:12)
"Yellow Face"
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Francis Jue who stars in this play about racial identity, artistic integrity, and Asian representation in theater. (8/30; 10:50)
"Ocean of Pearls"
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to director Sarab Neelam about his new film that tackles issues of the Sikh culture and health care. (8/16; 9:40)
"Heart of Stone"
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Director Beth Kruvant and Executive Producer Zach Braff about this new film on bringing hope to an inner city high school. (8/2; 15:17)
"Captain Abu Raed"
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Amin Matalqa, director of the new Jordanian film which is the first feature film from the nation. (7/19; 10:03)
"The Conscience of Nhem En"
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Academy Award-winning director Steven Okazaki about his new documentary short that revisits the tragedy of Cambodia. (7/5; 8:57)
"The Immigrant's Dream"
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Anu Peshawaria about her new book, charities, and work as an immigrant lawyer in the Bay Area. (5/31; 8:33)
"A Powerful Noise"
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Tom Cappello, director of a documentary featuring women in third world countries making a difference in their community. (2/22; 9:28)
"Golden Bones"
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to author Sichan Siv about his incredible life surviving the killing fields of Cambodia to working in the White House. (7/26; 15:43)
Hunger in Haiti
Margaret Trost, author of "On That Day, Everybody Ate: One Woman's Story of Hope and Possibility in Haiti" and president of the What If? Foundation, shares her story with KCBS' Connie C. Kim. (9/12; 11:15)
Scenes of Joy and Chaos
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Alex Scordelis, co-author of "Causing a Scene: Extraordinary Pranks in Ordinary Places with Improv Everywhere." (6/28; 7:35)
"Confessions of a Refrigerator Mother"
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Carolyn Doyle who brings her stories of raising an autistic son to stage. (4/3; 9:03)
Cool Tips for a Hot Issue
KCBS' Connie C. Kim talks to Laura Stec, author of "Cool Cuisine: Taking the Bite Out of Global Warming." (4/19; 9:58)
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