This week guest-host Denise speaks with Tyler Garzinski, the Events and Communication Coordinator at Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Indiana. They discuss how the nationwide program helps out local youth by giving them the opportunity to learn things from talented "Bigs," people in the community who tutor children over various topics. They continue to talk about how through this mentorship program the local youth can pursue the "right path" while having someone outside of their family to talk through any problems they may be dealing with. Through volunteer services Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks to help motivate youth to continue through school while gaining valuable life skills along the way!

This week on Watching Bloomington, guest-host Denise speaks with Habitat for Humanity ReStore Manager Meagan Mabrey. They discuss how the organization helps the local community create the home projects of their dreams on a budget. Meagan also talks about the donation process and how even if someone doesn't want something for their home, someone else in the community may. She goes on to elaborate on ReStore's Partner Family program which helps out families in need around the Bloomington area.

This week guest-host Denise talks with Emily Pike, Executive Director at New Hope for Families. Emily discusses sheltering families during times of crisis and how the organization seeks to keep people together in trying times. They go on to talk about finding stability after hard times for families and how New Hope for Families can be an essential part of getting a family in need back to where they want to be.