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The Shelley Irwin Show Podcast for 12-2-25 Giving Tuesday

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Today is Giving Tuesday and we hear from PNC Bank, Centennial Securities, GVSU's Replenish Food Pantry, and The Generosity Fair.

Today is Giving Tuesday and WGVU looks forward to conversation with community members who believe in the mission. PNC’s Sean Welsh and WGVU’s Marnie McGuire discuss the impact of the day and why Giving Matters.

Giving Tuesday is an annual global day of generosity, and we speak with Andy Klinger, Centennial Securities, and WGVU’s Brooke Hodgekiss about community collaboration and philanthropic support.

GVSU’s Replenish is the food pantry on campus. We talk to Mimi Sperl, new lead at Replenish, about the importance of giving back to the future.

A Regional approach to giving is happening in West Michigan. Ericka Plunkett talks about The Generosity Fair happening tonight at the Goei Center, which includes a Social Innovation Pitch. GR continues to be the second most philanthropic city in the U.S.

Transcripts are provided upon request.

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Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.
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