We Are Here
By Central Church of Christ
Our goals are simple...
o Give our city a voice by letting people tell their stories.
o Build bridges by connecting with leaders in our community.
o Celebrate who we are and where we’re going.
We Are HereDec 04, 2023
Episode 6: Jeremy Palm, City Engineer for the City of Streator
In episode 6, we are joined by Jeremy Palm City Engineer for the City of Streator. Jeremy is a Streator native with great insight into the infrastructure of what keeps our City moving forward.
The We Are Here podcast was born out of a vision to Celebrate our beloved hometown of Streator. We believe the best way to grow is to grow where you're planted AND to grow the place where you're planted.
Our goals are simple...
o Give our city a voice by letting people tell their stories.
o Build bridges by connecting with leaders in our community.
o Celebrate who we are and where we’re going.
We hope you enjoy this episode and it helps you grow where you're planted.
Episode 5: Tony Bitto from Streatorland Food Pantry
In episode 5, we are joined by Tony Bitto from The Streatorland Community Food Pantry. For over 50 years, the Community Food Pantry has been serving our community giving aid to individuals and families across LaSalle and Livingston Counties with resources to overcome barriers and improve people's lives; seeking to end hunger in the Streatorland area through their team of volunteers and partnerships with other community organizations. They offer emergency assistance, emotional support, educational opportunities and more to fulfill their mission: to provide nutritious food and resources for our neighbors with dignity and equity through partnership and innovation.
The We Are Here podcast was born out of a vision to Celebrate our beloved hometown of Streator. We believe the best way to grow is to grow where you're planted AND to grow the place where you're planted.
Our goals are simple...
o Give our city a voice by letting people tell their stories.
o Build bridges by connecting with leaders in our community.
o Celebrate who we are and where we’re going.
We hope you enjoy this episode and it helps you grow where you're planted.
Episode 4: Judy Booze from The Salvation Army 360 Life Center of Streator
In episode 4 Judy Booze from The Salvation Army 360 Life Center of Streator shares her heart for those in need within our community. Judy lives to serve and has a unique perspective on how serving others not only transforms the lives of those in need, but also the lives of those who serve. We really enjoyed our conversation with Judy and we hope you do too!
The We Are Here podcast was born out of a vision to Celebrate our beloved hometown of Streator. We believe the best way to grow is to grow where you're planted AND to grow the place where you're planted.
Our goals are simple...
o Give our city a voice by letting people tell their stories.
o Build bridges by connecting with leaders in our community.
o Celebrate who we are and where we’re going.
We hope you enjoy this episode and it helps you grow where you're planted.
Episode 3: Ellen Vogel of LiveWell Streator
In episode 3 Ellen Vogel of OSF's LiveWell Streator discusses community involvement and wellness. Ellen is actively involved in several community organizations including the Streator Public Library, Engle Lane Theater and many more. Her insights into community-wide health and wellness come from her work with LiveWell Streator, a unique pilot program within the OSF HealthCare System located at their Center For Health in Streator. We hope you are as encouraged by Ellen as we are!
The We Are Here podcast was born out of a vision to Celebrate our beloved hometown of Streator. We believe the best way to grow is to grow where you're planted AND to grow the place where you're planted.
Our goals are simple...
o Give our city a voice by letting people tell their stories.
o Build bridges by connecting with leaders in our community.
o Celebrate who we are and where we’re going.
We hope you enjoy this episode and it helps you grow where you're planted.
Episode #2, City Councilman David Reed
In episode 2 we are joined by Streator Councilman David Reed. David is an expert on Streator's history and provides us with some amazing insights into how our origins inform our past, present and future as a community. David's love for and vast knowledge of Streator's history and his community connections inspire many who want to make Streator an even better place to live. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed making it.
The We Are Here podcast was born out of a vision to Celebrate our beloved hometown of Streator. We believe the best way to grow is to grow where you're planted AND to grow the place where you're planted.
Our goals are simple...
o Give our city a voice by letting people tell their stories.
o Build bridges by connecting with leaders in our community.
o Celebrate who we are and where we’re going.
We hope you enjoy this episode and it helps you grow where you're planted.
Episode #1, Mayor Tara Bedei
In this first official episode we sit down with Streator's mayor, Tara Bedei. Mayor Bedei's is a Streator native and has been a part of our city council for over a decade. She shares her love for Streator's caring heart, volunteerism and more as we discuss a vision for a thriving small town's like ours.
The We Are Here podcast was born out of a vision to Celebrate our beloved hometown of Streator. We believe the best way to grow is to grow where you're planted AND to grow the place where you're planted.
Our goals are simple...
o Give our city a voice by letting people tell their stories.
o Build bridges by connecting with leaders in our community.
o Celebrate who we are and where we’re going.
We hope you enjoy this episode and it helps you grow where you're planted.
Pilot
In this episode we learn to fly the plane and cast a vision for what we hope the "We Are Here" podcast will look like and accomplish.
The We Are Here podcast was born out of a vision to Celebrate our beloved hometown of Streator. We believe the best way to grow is to grow where you're planted AND to grow the place where you're planted.
Our goals are simple...
o Give our city a voice by letting people tell their stories.
o Build bridges by connecting with leaders in our community.
o Celebrate who we are and where we’re going.
We hope you enjoy this episode and it helps you grow where you're planted.