Valerie Pritchett

Harrisburg

Reporter and Anchor at WHTM-TV (Harrisburg, PA)

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The Salvation Army of the Capital Region annual community event

1 week ago | abc27.com | Jared Weaver |Valerie Pritchett

Tonight’s Hot Topic Tuesday features The Salvation Army of the Capital Region and its annual community event. This year it will feature a well-known local former NFL player. Joining me now to talk more about the event is Anne Deeter Gallaher, a member of the Salvation Army Harrisburg advisory board. Anne, tell us about The Salvation Army (TSA) Harrisburg and what it does in the community? “This is a very special year for us, Salvation Army Harrisburg, this is our 140th year,” Gallaher said.
Greystone Derby Day to support homeless veterans

2 weeks ago | abc27.com | Jared Weaver |Valerie Pritchett

You can enjoy a day filled with food and fun and help a nonprofit at the same time. is being held at the Range End Golf Course in Dillsburg. Joining us for this week’s Hot Topic Tuesday is Jason Viscount, owner of Greystone Public House, and Tom Zimmerman , with Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania, with the Tiny Home Community. Tom, tell us about the organization?
Val’s Kids: Nicholai

3 weeks ago | abc27.com | Valerie Pritchett

(WHTM) — Wednesday’s Val’s Kid is described as highly creative. Meet Nicholai. He made a sweet treat at Hershey’s Chocolate World: his very own personalized candy bar. “I have two different kinds of chocolate chips,” he said. His support team says this about the teen: “He’s a very sociable person and good natured and just very easy to talk to,” Ian Barnett, case manager. “He’s super open minded and just smart with his goals,” Mary Ouattara, OCMI specialist, said.
Local fire company member talks her journey, requirements and how the company gives back

3 weeks ago | abc27.com | Jared Weaver |Valerie Pritchett

It’s time for Hot Topic Tuesday, for this week we are talking about Millersburg Fire Company Number One and what makes this fire company special. Joining us is Chief Ashton Snyder with the fire company. Tell us about the Millersburg Fire Company and its membership and what makes it so special? “We have a very dedicated group of individuals, that I am very fortunate to stand beside,” Snyder said. “Of course we could always use some more.
What has most people stressing out?

4 weeks ago | abc27.com | Jared Weaver |Valerie Pritchett

(WHTM) — This week’s Hot Topic Tuesday talks about stress and anxiety with many things going in in the nation and around the world. Joining us is psychologist, Dr. John Gavazzi. What do you see as the major source of stress right now for some people? “It’s the political stress, and it can boil down to two main areas,” Gavazzi said. “The first one being political polarization, people usually get along and they can unify around certain ideas or principles.
Nonprofit supporting Pennsylvania K9s and their handlers

1 month ago | abc27.com | Jared Weaver |Valerie Pritchett

(WHTM) — This week’s Hot Topic Tuesday is highlighting a non profit that’s making sure working K9’s who’ve dedicated their lives to protect and serve, can retire without their handlers worrying about medical bills. Joining us now in studio is Penn State Harrisburg Officer Phillip Peng and his retired dog Roni and by Zoom, Averi Kasecamp with Paws of Honor – the nonprofit that supports the K9’s. Averi, what is the mission of Paws of Honor?
Midstate woman makes a difference in women’s health care

1 month ago | abc27.com | Valerie Pritchett |Hayden Sherry

(WHTM) — A remarkable woman is making a difference when it comes to women’s health care. First-hand knowledge catalyzed Dr. Sharee Livingston, who volunteered as a candy striper at Community General Osteopathic Hospital at a young age, and she knew she wanted to be a doctor. “I grew up in the projects of Harrisburg, and I learned at a very early age what health disparities were, what marginalization looked like,” said Dr. Livingston. “I was in the bed of it.
New housing program coming to Harrisburg

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Valerie Pritchett

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A new housing program is coming to the Harrisburg area to help people become more self reliant. “We’re sitting in the Butler Street property,” CEO of the LHM Foundation Amy Foerster said. “It was previously a senior living facility.”Soon, the facility in Susquehanna Township will be a home for those homeless. “It’s now going to be the home of our Horizons Transitional housing program,” Foerster said. AdvertisementCloseThanks for signing up!Watch for us in your inbox.
New housing program coming to Harrisburg

1 month ago | abc27.com | Valerie Pritchett |Jared Weaver

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A new housing program is coming to the Harrisburg area to help people become more self reliant. “We’re sitting in the Butler Street property,” CEO of the LHM Foundation Amy Foerster said. “It was previously a senior living facility.”Soon, the facility in Susquehanna Township will be a home for those homeless. “It’s now going to be the home of our Horizons Transitional housing program,” Foerster said.
Dauphin County’s Ladies’ Night Out promotes healthcare access for women

1 month ago | abc27.com | Jared Weaver |Valerie Pritchett

(WHTM) — A big event is coming to the Midstate with a new location. Ladies’ Night Out is a staple in Dauphin County. Joining us on this week’s Hot Topic Tuesday to talk more about it is Bonnie Kent with Northern Dauphin Human Services and Heather Holloway who helps to emcee the event. So what is Ladies’ Night and who sponsors it? “Ladies’ Night Out is a fun purposeful event that provides access to healthcare to women who are 16 and older,” Kent said.