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In this episode, Jeff Kosmicki, Police Chief of the Newberg-Dundee Police Department, offers an inside look at what it takes to keep Newberg ranked among Oregon’s safest cities.

In our conversation, you’ll learn:

• How Jeff started his career in police work
• What it’s like being behind the wheel of a patrol car
• What it was like in the wake of the “defund the police” movement
• The department’s overall philosophy
• How new technology makes officers more effective
• Common misconceptions and myths
• How the D.A.R.E. programs build trust in the next generation
• And much more

To learn more about the Newberg-Dundee Police Department, visit https://www.newbergoregon.gov/police/

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In this episode, Amy Wolff, founder of the Don’t Give Up Movement, explains how a May 2017 initiative to place 20 encouraging yard signs around Newberg evolved into a global campaign.

In our conversation, you will learn:

• The origin story: what compelled Amy to act on that rainy afternoon
• The “Science of Hope” framework she outlined in her TED Talk—hope, pathways, agency
• Key lessons from scaling an at-cost, volunteer-powered operation to 50 states and 27 countries
• Life-saving testimonials from individuals transformed by the signs
• How small, unexpected gestures can cause large-scale impact
• The role of personal agency in creating and sustaining hope
  
  

To learn more or to support the Don’t Give Up Movement, visit dontgiveupsigns.com

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In this episode, Russell Mark, President and CEO of Juliette’s House, shares about the life-changing work happening at Yamhill County’s child abuse intervention center.

In our conversation, you’ll learn:

• What Juliette’s House actually does and how it supports children and families
• How early intervention can change the trajectory of a child’s life
• The long-term impact of untreated childhood trauma on communities
• Common misconceptions about child abuse—and the real statistics behind it
• How schools, churches, and community members can play a role in prevention
• Stories that reveal just how critical this work is
• Practical ways to support Juliette’s House or get involved
• How Yamhill County is setting an example for community collaboration

To learn more about Juliette’s House or to support their work, visit www.julietteshouse.org

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