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  • Brian Villers: From Addiction to Advocacy at Celebrate Recovery

    Brian Villers: From Addiction to Advocacy at Celebrate Recovery
    Jan 28 2026
    Brian Villers is the leader of Celebrate Recovery in Fort Collins, a faith-based program helping people find freedom from “hurts, habits, and hangups.” After battling high-functioning alcoholism and experiencing profound personal loss, Brian committed to a life of sobriety and service. He now facilitates recovery support groups, mentors individuals, and partners with organizations like Love FoCo to facilitate recovery. Brian’s journey from pain to purpose is a testament to the power of vulnerability, faith, and community.
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    1 h et 7 min
  • Nathan Shaw: Fighting Food Waste and Feeding Fort Collins

    Nathan Shaw: Fighting Food Waste and Feeding Fort Collins
    Jan 21 2026
    Nathan Shaw is the Executive Director of Vindeket Foods, a nonprofit organization dedicated to food rescue and distribution in Northern Colorado. Forty percent of all food the United States produces ends up in a landfill. The Vindeket team is rescuing this food before it reaches the trash and providing it to the community. Nathan’s hands-on leadership style reflects his deep belief in restoration, sustainability, and community-powered change.
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    36 min
  • Roxene Tines: Keeping children safe and families together in Northern Colorado

    Roxene Tines: Keeping children safe and families together in Northern Colorado
    Jan 14 2026
    Roxy Tines is the Chapter Director of Safe Families for Children Northern Colorado, a nonprofit that surrounds families in crisis with caring support networks. Based in Fort Collins, Roxy draws on her extensive background in child protection, social work, and her personal experience as a single mom. She previously worked for Larimer County Child Protection for eight years, where she saw the need for preventative intervention and relational support. Her leadership is driven by faith, empathy, and a lifelong passion for helping families thrive before they fall into crisis.
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    58 min
  • Kevin Unger: From PVH Delivery Room to UCHealth C-Suite

    Kevin Unger: From PVH Delivery Room to UCHealth C-Suite
    Jan 7 2026
    Kevin Unger is the President and CEO of the North Market for UCHealth. A Fort Collins native, he was born at Poudre Valley Hospital—one of the hospitals he now leads. Unger holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Development and Change from CSU and has overseen transformational growth at UCHealth, guiding innovation in access, technology, and community care. His leadership emphasizes team collaboration, community impact, and evolving healthcare to meet the needs of Northern Colorado.
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    54 min
  • Greg Hodsden: How Christ Clinic Provides Free Healthcare for Fort Collins’ Uninsured

    Greg Hodsden: How Christ Clinic Provides Free Healthcare for Fort Collins’ Uninsured
    Dec 17 2025
    Greg Hodsden joins us for the season one finale of The Love FoCo Show! Greg is the Executive Director of Christ Clinic, a nonprofit providing free primary healthcare to uninsured and under-insured residents in Fort Collins. A fifth-generation native of the city, Greg has deep roots and a rich background in coaching, pastoring, and nonprofit leadership to his role. His leadership brings compassion, practical service, and a commitment to empowering others.
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    1 h et 16 min
  • Ian Hargis: Building Belonging for Young People with Disabilities in Fort Collins

    Ian Hargis: Building Belonging for Young People with Disabilities in Fort Collins
    Dec 10 2025
    *Jeff’s audio isn't perfect on this episode, but the conversation with Ian is GOLD! Thanks for your patience as we improve. Ian Hargis is the Director of Young Life Capernaum in Fort Collins, Colorado, a ministry that serves youth and young adults with disabilities through friendship and inclusive community. Ian's journey from a single semester at CSU to leading this transformative work has shaped the last decade of his life. Outside of his professional calling, Ian is a new dad, an avid runner, and someone who seeks to remain interruptible for those who need him most.
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    1 h et 12 min
  • Kristin Candella: The Stability and Economic Mobility of Affordable Housing in Fort Collins

    Kristin Candella: The Stability and Economic Mobility of Affordable Housing in Fort Collins
    Dec 3 2025
    Kristin Candella is the Executive Director and CEO of Habitat for Humanity in Fort Collins, Colorado. She leads community-driven housing initiatives aimed at addressing affordability and fostering long-term stability for local families. With over a decade in leadership at Habitat and a background in nonprofit management, Kristin’s work is grounded in both personal experience and professional passion for social equity. A Fort Collins local, she blends deep community roots with a visionary approach to housing justice. For full show notes, visit https://lovefoco.com/podcast/kristin-candella/
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    1 h
  • Jeff Swoboda: Fort Collins Police Chief on Serving With Compassion in a Growing City

    Jeff Swoboda: Fort Collins Police Chief on Serving With Compassion in a Growing City
    Nov 26 2025
    Jeff Swoboda is the Chief of Police for Fort Collins Police Services, where he leads efforts to build safety through community collaboration and proactive service. Before moving to Fort Collins in 2018, he served for 28 years in Elgin, Illinois, including eight years as Chief of Police. His approach to policing is rooted in servant leadership and early life experiences that showed him the impact an officer can make during moments of crisis. In Fort Collins, he focuses on compassionate policing, mental health outreach, and preparing the department for a rapidly changing future.
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    41 min