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April 10, 2025
Season 7, Episode 7
Airdate: April 9th, 2025
In our April episode of Spirit Innovation: Arts Across America, our Impact story shines a light on the growing foster care agency insurance crisis. Then, our Spotlight segment takes a look at how the upcoming Riverside County Carnival is planning to bring some family-friendly fun to Southwest Riverside County this summer. Plus, in honor of National Internship Month, our Community Round Table segment discusses the importance of interns and providing real-world job opportunities to young adults. Our Need-to-Know dives into some important tax information that you’ll want to keep in mind. Then, we hear from a financial coach in our Good-to-Know as she provides some helpful tips on how to be more responsible with your money. It’s also National Brunch Month, and our Food Corner takes a trip to Toast, a local restaurant that knows how to do brunch in style. DigiFest® 2025 is almost here! Don’t miss our latest promo as we reveal some more exciting details that you won’t want to miss!
Impact – Foster Care Agency Insurance Crisis
Every foster family agency in California is required to carry liability insurance. However, the Nonprofit Insurance Alliance of California, which provides insurance policies to 90 percent of California’s foster care agencies, says they can no longer afford to do so. Click here to learn more about the crisis and what’s being done to help.
Spotlight – Riverside County Carnival
Tickets for the Riverside County Carnival are now available for purchase. You can support JDS Creative Academy by purchasing tickets through our nonprofit’s landing page!
Community Roundtable
Have you ever worked as an intern or had the opportunity to offer an internship? April is National Internship Appreciation Month, and this month’s roundtable discussion is all about internships, how they help advance careers and develop hiring pipelines. Jenni Huter, the CTE Learning and Outreach Facilitator for the Temecula Valley Unified School District, and City of Temecula Extern Sherrell Moore join hosts for a lively, enlightening discussion.
Need to Know – Tax Season
Every year, there are updates to the tax code that might affect you. Learn more here.
Good to Know – Financial Literacy Month
April is Financial Literacy Month, a national effort designed to raise awareness about the importance of financial education – something that helps everyone. Want more budgeting tips than we covered in the segment? Click here.
Food Corner – Toast
It’s National Brunch Toast, and our SOI crew decided to celebrate by highlighting Toast, a local brunch restaurant whose unique decor and hearty menu make for a winning combination.
Digifest Promo
DigiFest® Temecula 2025 is quickly approaching! Visit the website to purchase your tickets and to stay up to date on important event details.
