Episode 120: SOAR365 Does Great Work in Chesterfield County
Release Date: 06/11/2025
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info_outlineOn the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Nate Wise with SOAR365 about the important work the organization does, how its programming differs between children and adults, the long history of summer camps they’ve offered at Camp Baker in Chesterfield, and how folks can get involved or even volunteer to help those who need these types of services.
Credits:
Director: Martin Stith
Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas
Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin
Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce
Producer/Camera Operator: Martin Stith and Matt Neese
Graphics: Debbie Wrenn
Promotions and Media: J. Elias O’Neal, Katie Cominsky, and Lina Chadouli
Music:
Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds
Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl
Guest:
Nate Wise, SOAR365
Recorded in-house by Communications and Media
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