Community Matters: Gerard's House
Nicole Maes-Gonzales, Gerard's House
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Community Matters host Sarah Amador-Guzman speaks with Nicole Maes-Gonzales, Executive Director of Gerard’s House, about the organization’s mission to provide a safe place for grieving children, teens, and families, where healing happens through acceptance and peer support.
Nicole Maes-Gonzales has been involved in Gerard’s House since the beginning in 1997, as a volunteer and past board member. For many years she worked at Berardinelli Family Funeral Service managing a large staff, and she brings both special event, and project organizational management expertise to our organization. “Gerard’s House has given me the opportunity to make a difference in my community and be part of a lasting impact.”
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About Community Matters
Our monthly radio show invites subject experts and community leaders to talk about the challenges and inequities our region faces and possible solutions that could contribute to its growth. Hosted by Santa Fe Community Foundation staff, Community Matters airs on the third Wednesday of every month at 6:00 PM on KSFR (101.1 FM). Listen to past episodes here.
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