Viewers, listeners, users and supporters around the country share their stories and illustrate the many ways public broadcasting contributes to the life and vitality of their communities. Here are a few inspiring examples. Learn more about the My Source initiative and see more examples.
East Tennessee PBS Broadens Educational Horizons
Antoine Cates realized that reaching his dreams meant getting an education. East Tennessee PBS was there to assist with programs that helped him study for his GED. “I went beyond where I was, and was able to obtain what I wanted,” he says with pride.
KMUW Illuminates Many Viewpoints
Robin Henry, a history professor at Wichita State University, knows that there’s “no one simple answer” to most issues. When tuning in to Wichita Public Radio (KMUW 89.1), she knows she’ll hear in-depth coverage and multiple points of view on current events.
KVIE Bridges
Language Gaps
Years ago, children’s author Yuyi Morales of Sacramento moved from Mexico to the U.S. with her fiancé and their young son. She spoke no English and her American mother-in-law spoke no Spanish. PBS programs like “Sesame Street” and “Reading Rainbow” provided a fun way for Morales to learn English along with her son, Kelly.
WTIP-FM offers comfort in a time of crisis
When wildfires raged in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in 2007, near his northern Minnesota home, David Seton turned to WTIP-FM for breaking information critical to his safety, and also for a familiar voice to provide comfort in a frightening time. Says Seton, “WTIP is my source for the spirit of this community.”
Seniors Trust AETN
“Older Americans are very trusting, and unfortunately there are many unscrupulous people who are out there to make money,” says Arkansas’ AARP director. Consumers can trust Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) to provide them with reliable information, she says.
WUNC Broadens Horizons
During the car ride to school every day, a North Carolina mother and daughter discuss important issues they’re hearing about on North Carolina Public Radio. “She’s beginning to see what the world is about and how vast it is,” says the mother. “I’m delighted that NPR is part of that process with her.”
Vital Health Information on KSPS
“Public television has made a difference in my life perhaps because it saved my life,” says KSPS viewer Mary Jane Spragg. The show Health Matters, she says, “helped me very possibly to avoid a major stroke and to be handicapped for the rest of my life.”
Joy of Learning on MPT
“It helps me be a better teacher,” says a Maryland middle-school science teacher. “It gets me excited about science!” says a student. Maryland Public Television brings schools and families together with quality educational programming.
Diverse Voices from the National Minority Consortia (NMC)
Until watching PBS's American Family, "I had never seen a Chicano family that looked like mine on TV," says a teen viewer.
Latino Public Broadcasting and National Minority Consortia
A Florida parent on how PBS fosters educational potential.
Montage from National Minority Consortia
The National Minority Consortia partnered with more than a dozen stations to produce My Source spots, including this montage of a diverse group of testimonials.
KERA and National Minority Consortia
In this spot from KERA and National Minority Consortia, a Dallas resident thanks public broadcasting for helping to create cultural understanding.
OPB’s Environmental Work
Oregonians say they are involved in protecting the environment because of Oregon Public Broadcasting’s local initiative The Silent Invasion.
KPAC-FM, Texas Public Radio
Listeners of KPAC Texas Public Radio explain how the station’s collaborations have benefited their community.
Education Innovation Awards
This montage of audio and TV spots features the exemplary work of stations that were recognized with My Source Education Innovation Awards
Recognition for Awardees
Members of Congress and the Senate express their appreciation ofstations in their districts that have won the My Source Education Innovation Awards.
A delighted science teacher shares how IPTV uses technology "to really make a difference for our students."
KUT 90.5, Austin
A new Austin resident says KUT provides the local knowledge she needs to "become a real Austinite."
NHPTV
"New Hampshire Public Television is My Source for Live Fit New Hampshire," says local community leader.
WDET 101.9
An architect student in Detroit explains how listening to WDET connected him to community service.
AETN
Partners involved in AETN's Protecting the Health & Finances of Arkansas's Seniors testify that the station is a community institution they can trust.
WTIP-FM
Minnesota Emergency Managers recently recognized WTIP with the Outstanding Media Award. Here's a heart-felt testimonial from a citizen who relied on WTIP for support as a forest fire raged around him.
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WKAR, East Lansing, MI
Participants of the WKAR-sponsored Economic Forum for mid-Michigan enthuse over the event.
New Hampshire Public Radio
A fan and contributor of the station’s Working It Out Web site says the site is “helping us as a people get through this time.”
KETC, St. Louis, MO
Citizens and community partners discuss how KETC’s Facing the Mortgage Crisis improved their lives and changed their perception of the station.
WPLN, Nashville, TN
Our Source for Friendship, Connection and Community
Two Nashville women discuss how their love of WPLN bonded them and ultimately motivated them to become members.
WGTE, Toledo, Ohio
A community member shares her gratitude for help negotiating with her lender during WGTE's Facing the Mortgage Crisis
resource event.
A local sheriff praises WTIP for providing wildfire evacuation notices 24/7 and
helping to save hundreds of lives.
KERA, North Texas
As part of the Facing the Morgage Crisis initiative, KERA pooled station resources to support North Texan families through job loss and potential foreclosure. Read the story.
KALW 91.7,
San Francisco
Community members involved in the KALW 91.7 Economic Edge Street Team talk about feeling valued by the station. Read the details.
LOUISIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING
A community partner tells of LPB’s essential role in a statewide planning initiative.
NORTHWEST PUBLIC BROADCASTING
A baseball team owner explains how Northwest Public Radio transformed their games into multi-generational gatherings.
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