Together For Good

Coming soon to a laundromat near you-- healthcare screenings that can put you in charge of your health. Dr. Jack Tsai and Taylor Downs of UT Health Houston School of Public Health share about a new public health project that's launched in San Antonio.

One night, Gabriella Torres had a dream that her parents had lots of money and gave it away to families who needed help. After Gabriella passed away at 6 years old, her family took up that charge and built a nonprofit that brings hope and healing to children with cancer and their families.

Cody is joined by Gladys Gonzalez from Catholic Charities. They chat about the cycle-breaking work teen moms face and the support they receive from Seton Home.

Former San Antonio Mayor and SAISD Trustee Ed Garza joins Together for Good to share how his non-profit, Urban Champions Academy, uses soccer to connect with local youth and guide them toward higher education and personal development. 

Brian Lopez from Down Syndrome Association of South Texas shares with Cody the joys and struggles of life with Down Syndrome.

How can a community be a home for young people suffering trauma and loss? New Braunfels Angels' Executive Director Greg Casillas discusses this with Cody.

Cathy Valdez from Project MEND joins Cody to discuss the importance of meeting the equipment needs of children and adults with disabilities. Project MEND helps fill this gap through refurbishing and distributing medical equipment, and they discuss the challenges and wins of this work.

What does it mean to be a neighbor? West Avenue Compassion is creating a collaborative model for improving their community, and Dr. Eric Buell joins Cody to discuss how that works.

How can a community help support each other meet their mental health needs? Amanda Hunt from River City Advocacy joins Cody to talk about their intentional, creative programming.

San Antonio was already short on inpatient mental health spaces, and recent developments have made those shortages exponentially worse. Jessica Knudsen of Clarity Child Guidance Center and Mary Garr of Family Service talks about the consequences San Antonio may face.

Roger Caballero, CEO of the Madonna Center, shares with Cody about a community and a community center that has shaped his career.

Dr. Ruth Eby, Director of Nursing at Texas Lutheran University, talks to Cody about the challenges and rewards of a nursing career.

Part two of a conversation between two newly appointed CEOs, Chelsea Steele and Ada Saenz, on what it looks like to maintain a legacy while also bringing fresh ideas into a nonprofit.

Part one of a conversation between two newly appointed CEOs, Chelsea Steele and Ada Saenz, on what it looks like to maintain a legacy while also bringing fresh ideas into a nonprofit.

On the 1st anniversary of the catastrophic July 4 Hill Country floods, Pastor John Wheat and Cody reflect back on the year.

In this episode of Together for Good, host Cody Knowlton sits down with Dawn White-Fosdick, President and CEO of Christian Assistance Ministry (CAM). Dawn discusses the deep intersection of chronic homelessness and severe mental illness in San Antonio, and how CAM’s innovative new program, CAM Passion Care, is breaking down barriers by bringing low-barrier, psychiatric care directly to the unhoused population.

In this episode of Together for Good, host Cody Knowlton sits down with Tiffany Quiring, Executive Director of the CRRC of Canyon Lake (Community Resource and Recreation Center). Tiffany sheds light on the often-invisible struggles of rural living—from skyrocketing property values and a lack of upward mobility to the logistical hurdles of a massive 81-mile shoreline with limited public transportation.

What does it truly mean to love your neighbor? In this episode of Together for Good, host Cody Knowlton sits down with the Reverend Carrie Guerra, rector of St. Francis Episcopal Church, to explore how a small congregation in San Antonio’s Medical Center area is making a massive impact on the city’s refugee population.

Domestic violence is a pervasive issue that often remains hidden until it spills into the public. In this episode of Together for Good, host Cody Knowlton sits down with Rhonda Williamson, Executive Director of Safer Path Family Violence Shelter, to shed light on the complex realities of abuse.

Please enjoy this reair from 2024!