A conversation with Deb Atwood, from Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, plus Joel Ruiter from Home Repair Services (02-05-23)

On this week's program, host Phil Tower welcomes Deb Atwood, the Executive Director, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, West Michigan. Deb joined us to explain the mission of her organization, which is to provide equal communication access, education, and advocacy to the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing in pursuit of all life’s opportunities.

Learn More:
https://deafhhs.org/

In the second half of this week's program, Phil spoke with Joel Ruiter, the Executive Director of Home Repair Services. In this segment, we spoke with Joel Ruiter from Home Repair Services about his organization's primary mission, which is to strengthen vulnerable Kent County homeowners by providing a wide variety of services, support, and education. Joel also noted that Home Repair Services believes that home ownership encourages personal responsibility and builds value, dignity, and pride.

Learn More About Home Repair Services
https://www.homerepairservices.org/