The Importance of Charity: Catholic Medical Foundation & Sights for Hope | LV Discourse

By John Pearce

Published November 26, 2021 at 6:00 PM EST

Jennifer Pandolfo, John Pearce, and Dennis Zehner stand left to right in the WDIY music library. Jennifer on the far left and Dennis on the far right hold signs that say "WDIY 88.1 Lehigh Valley Public Radio NPR."

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Sights for Hope's Jennifer Pandolfo (left), host John Pearce (center), and Sights for Hope's Dennis Zehner (right).

David Pribulka, John Pearce, and Dr. Christopher Chapman sit around a circular table with three microphones in the WDIY studios.

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The Catholic Medical Foundation's David Pribulka (left), host John Pearce (center), and the Catholic Medical Foundation's Dr. Christopher Chapman (right)

John Pearce features two charitable organizations for Thanksgiving. First, John focuses on Sights for Hope, a non-profit helping people of all ages with vision problems. Executive Director and CEO Dennis Zehner and his colleague Jennifer Pandolfo, Director of Services, explain how Sights for Hope aids individuals not only with their vision, but for living a better life.

Then, theCatholic Medical Foundation (International Development and Relief)provides many items to people in need during times of conflict or chaos. Guests Dr. Christopher Chapman and his colleague, Dave Pribulka spearhead this humanitarian foundation that provides relief to Lebanon, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and others around the world.

Tune in to Lehigh Valley Discourse Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 PM following All Things Considered.

(Original air-date: 11/25/21)