Excentia Chat! - Enhancing Lives, Transforming Communities Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:22:20 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1870963 en-us © 2026 Excentia Chat! - Enhancing Lives, Transforming Communities yes 3f743435-a85c-5f0f-8969-9c2baa047511 Excentia Human Services episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Excentia Human Services https://storage.buzzsprout.com/mruoiqwiiy79s5ujfvytq57sfld1?.jpg Excentia Chat! - Enhancing Lives, Transforming Communities Best Business Partnership Award 2023 with Emily and Ed Hartman Best Business Partnership Award 2023 with Emily and Ed Hartman On this episode...

It's a father and daughter-duo. This year's Best Business Partnership Award recipient, Emily Hartman, is interviewed by our hosts, Chris Shaak and Karen Fitzgerald. The discussion highlights the support Emily has received via Excentia Human Services' Supported Employment Services. Also on the podcast is Emily's father, Ed Hartman, who has long supported our mission and has a special connection to our daily operations. 

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It's a father and daughter-duo. This year's Best Business Partnership Award recipient, Emily Hartman, is interviewed by our hosts, Chris Shaak and Karen Fitzgerald. The discussion highlights the support Emily has received via Excentia Human Services' Supported Employment Services. Also on the podcast is Emily's father, Ed Hartman, who has long supported our mission and has a special connection to our daily operations. 

Make sure to tune in!

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]]> Excentia Human Services Buzzsprout-12651923 Fri, 14 Apr 2023 16:00:00 -0400 2430 2 1 full false Doing better with Kate Storm! Doing better with Kate Storm! It's the last episode this season. Don't miss our guest -- Kate Storm!

"I realized I needed to do better."

This episode we talk to Kate about how she was connected to Excentia Human Services through her brother, and how it has inspired her fundraising work.

Tune in now!

Interested in doing your part to support our services? Donate today at www.excentiahumanservices.org/donate 

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]]> It's the last episode this season. Don't miss our guest -- Kate Storm!

"I realized I needed to do better."

This episode we talk to Kate about how she was connected to Excentia Human Services through her brother, and how it has inspired her fundraising work.

Tune in now!

Interested in doing your part to support our services? Donate today at www.excentiahumanservices.org/donate 

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]]> Excentia Human Services Buzzsprout-10567666 Thu, 05 May 2022 20:00:00 -0400 1793 full false Autism Awareness Month with Marcia Leo and Heather Smith Autism Awareness Month with Marcia Leo and Heather Smith Listen as Marica Leo, occupational therapist, and Heather Smith, speech therapist, share their experiences working with children and adults with autism. 

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]]> Excentia Human Services Buzzsprout-10360593 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0400 3110 full false How Human Services has progressed with Dr. Thomas Neuville How Human Services has progressed with Dr. Thomas Neuville Dr. Thomas Neuville, Professor of Integrated Studies at Millersville University of Pennsylvania, joined the chat to discuss how much the human services field has changed over the years, especially when it comes to intellectual disabilities and autism inclusion.

Filled with interesting stories from Dr. Neuville's 25+ years of experience, we highly recommend that you grab a cup of coffee, take a seat, and join us for a great conversation.

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]]> Dr. Thomas Neuville, Professor of Integrated Studies at Millersville University of Pennsylvania, joined the chat to discuss how much the human services field has changed over the years, especially when it comes to intellectual disabilities and autism inclusion.

Filled with interesting stories from Dr. Neuville's 25+ years of experience, we highly recommend that you grab a cup of coffee, take a seat, and join us for a great conversation.

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]]> Excentia Human Services Buzzsprout-10162134 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 17:00:00 -0500 4639 full false Community Life Services with Cory Cox! Community Life Services with Cory Cox! Cory Cox is Director of Community Life Services at Excentia Human Services. Cory joins the chat to discuss his experience in the human services field in Lancaster, Pa, and how our Community Life Services became the community resource it is today. Cory, Chris, and Karen also talk about their vision for the program as we expand our services. 


A special thank you to our guest, Cory Cox. 

Producer: Mary Godin
All inquiries please send to info@excentiahumanservices.org. 

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]]> Cory Cox is Director of Community Life Services at Excentia Human Services. Cory joins the chat to discuss his experience in the human services field in Lancaster, Pa, and how our Community Life Services became the community resource it is today. Cory, Chris, and Karen also talk about their vision for the program as we expand our services. 


A special thank you to our guest, Cory Cox. 

Producer: Mary Godin
All inquiries please send to info@excentiahumanservices.org. 

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]]> Excentia Human Services Buzzsprout-9971109 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -0500 3212 full false Partnerships making a positive impact! with Jason Bugg Partnerships making a positive impact! with Jason Bugg "What drew me to Excentia as a corporate partner, and now as a Board member, is the fact that you provide a lifespan of services. Some organizations focus on children, some focus on adults, and you really cover the whole lifespan."

December's podcast guest is Jason Bugg, Manager of Corporate Communications at Donegal Insurance Group. Hear the story of how Donegal Insurance and Excentia's long-standing partnership started in the podcast. 

Excentia Human Services is proud to partner with businesses committed to ensuring all people can work, live, and play together in an inclusive environment. For more information on how your business can positively impact the community, visit https://excentiahumanservices.org/connect/corporate-partnerships/.

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]]> "What drew me to Excentia as a corporate partner, and now as a Board member, is the fact that you provide a lifespan of services. Some organizations focus on children, some focus on adults, and you really cover the whole lifespan."

December's podcast guest is Jason Bugg, Manager of Corporate Communications at Donegal Insurance Group. Hear the story of how Donegal Insurance and Excentia's long-standing partnership started in the podcast. 

Excentia Human Services is proud to partner with businesses committed to ensuring all people can work, live, and play together in an inclusive environment. For more information on how your business can positively impact the community, visit https://excentiahumanservices.org/connect/corporate-partnerships/.

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]]> Excentia Human Services Buzzsprout-9742256 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0500 1984 full false Join the Extra Give! with Melvin Pullen Join the Extra Give! with Melvin Pullen Get to know our Board Chair, Melvin Pullen, as Chris and Karen interview him about his journey to Excentia Human Services and why he participates in the Extra Give!

Are you interested in donating to Excentia Human Services? Mark your calendars for Friday, November 19th! Donations can be made between midnight and 11:59 p.m. via the link here: https://www.extragive.org/organizations/excentia-human-services 

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]]> Get to know our Board Chair, Melvin Pullen, as Chris and Karen interview him about his journey to Excentia Human Services and why he participates in the Extra Give!

Are you interested in donating to Excentia Human Services? Mark your calendars for Friday, November 19th! Donations can be made between midnight and 11:59 p.m. via the link here: https://www.extragive.org/organizations/excentia-human-services 

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]]> Excentia Human Services Buzzsprout-9527536 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:00:00 -0500 2420 full false Why we're the best place to work! with Christina Nolt Why we're the best place to work! with Christina Nolt Join Chris and Karen as they interview Christina Nolt, HR Director for Excentia Human Services, and share all of the good stuff happening at our nonprofit right now and how you can join our team! 

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]]> Join Chris and Karen as they interview Christina Nolt, HR Director for Excentia Human Services, and share all of the good stuff happening at our nonprofit right now and how you can join our team! 

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