WNIS “Ask the Experts” show July 26, 2025

Posted on by Eggleston Marketing

Eggleston talks about our

70th Anniversary Gala,

Disability Pride Month, and Warrior Bridge

On July 26, 2025, Eggleston’s Vice President of Marketing and Development, Geraldine Eady and Director of Marketing, Kristen Ricks, were joined by several guests on News Talk 790 WNIS “Ask the Experts” show with Damien Hall. We started out by sharing a brief history of how and why Eggleston was started and how the organization has expanded over the last 70 years.

We shared highlights from the recent 16th Annual OK5K and 1-Mile Run, Walk and Roll. Thank you to all the participants, volunteers and staff that made this event such a success.

Geraldine shared the details about our 70th Anniversary Gala which will be taking place on September 18th at The Main in Norfolk.  She announced our host for the gala will be Barbara Hamm Lee and entertainment will be provided by The Jae Sinnett Trio. We were honored to have Charity Volman-Winn, TowneBank Norfolk’s President, join us to talk about TowneBank and their involvement in the community. Click on the link below to hear the full story.

After the break we continued chatting with Charity about the variety of services TowneBank offers and about their continued support of Eggleston. As the presenting sponsor of our 70th Anniversary gala, TowneBank is leading the way. To hear from Charity and Geraldine click on the link below.

 

In the second half of the show we checked in on what’s new at the Eggleston Garden Center and Farmer’s Market.  Now is a great time to stop by for locally harvested produce. 
Eggleston’s shredding divisions will also be hosting Peninsula Drop off days on August 20th and October 22nd at 645 J. Clyde Morris Blvd. for anyone who would like to dispose of unwanted papers and old documents in a secure and save manner. 
Geraldine educated the listeners on what is Disability Pride month and how Eggleston chose to celebrate this year.  We also introduced Zia’ anna Anthony-William, one of Eggleston’s interns to talk about her experience as an intern and share some advise for anyone who is interested in a future internship or employment with Eggleston. To hear more click on the link below.

In the final segment we introduce Gary Cooper, Eggleston’s Veteran Coordinator, to talk about our Warrior Bridge Veteran’s program.  Gary shares what is Warrior Bridge, who qualifies for this program and how people can connect to learn more.  You can also learn more about how you can get involved with Eggleston from volunteering, making a donation, sign up for a newsletter, etc. Learn more about Eggleston and how you can help make a difference in the Hampton Roads community.