Jan 28, 2024 | Valley Edition, Voices of the Mat-Su
On Voices of The Mat-Su, Emily Forstner shares the story of the Resolve and Reconciliation with the past. It features a local minister who by chance attends an apology and reparations ceremony in Juneau. He could never have imagined the impact. (Photo credit: William...
Dec 21, 2023 | News, Valley Edition, Voices of the Mat-Su
In this episode of Voices of The Mat-Su, Emily Forstner shares the story of Rabbi Mendy Greenberg and the Chabad Mat Su Jewish Center. It’s a story of the ancient Jewish laws of kindness and charity. It’s about the light that chases out the dark. This episode...
Dec 1, 2023 | Valley Edition, Voices of the Mat-Su
This is the story of a convicted felon who re-enters society and finds a second chance with the support of the Mat-Su Reentry program. It is the voice of resilience, redemption and the pursuit of a full, rich life.
Oct 29, 2023 | Valley Edition, Voices of the Mat-Su
Bonus Families: One foster mom shares her story of kinship and love. ((cc license by bluesbby on Flickr)
Sep 22, 2023 | Valley Edition, Voices of the Mat-Su
When you can’t see or when you can’t see well your whole world changes. In this episode of Voices of The Mat-Su, Emily Forstner talks with several Mat-Su residents who have lost their vision. We’ll find out how this affected them, and how they meet the...
Aug 26, 2023 | Valley Edition, Voices of the Mat-Su
Emily Forstner continues the series, Voices of the Mat-Su, with and exploration of community: particularly our the gathering places that are our third places. What is a third place and what is an example of a third place in our community ? Find out as Emily...