Community Builders - A Chico Podcast

Community Builders, is a podcast dedicated to celebrating and spotlighting the individuals who make a positive impact in Chico, California and the surrounding North State region.

Each episode dives deep into the journeys, insights, and efforts of local leaders, activists, and changemakers who are shaping this community through dedication and innovation.

With thoughtful conversations and inspiring stories, Community Builders offers listeners a closer look at the people behind impactful projects.

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Community Builders - A Chico Podcast

Episode #9 - Bob Trausch

April 01, 2025 • Metric Studios

In Episode #9 of Community Builders, we sit down with Bob Trausch, co-founder of Chico Housing Action Team (CHAT). Bob shares the story of how CHAT began in 2011 with a small group of volunteers responding to dangerously cold weather. What started as an emergency effort quickly grew into a long-term mission to provide stable housing and rebuild lives.

Bob explains how CHAT has expanded over the years, creating safe, supportive environments like Everhart Village—a community designed for individuals with mental illness that offers housing, food, and 24/7 staff support.

This episode explores Bob’s deep commitment to human connection, his experience growing up in poverty, and the values that drive his work. Tune in for a powerful conversation about community responsibility, second chances, and what it really means to be a helper in Chico.

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EPISODE CREDITS:

Hosted by Dorian Cohen

Produced by Metric Studios

Edited by Michael Bone and Seth Ryan Trachtman

Audio mixed by Michael Bone

Artwork designed by Dorian Cohen

Segment jingles licensed through Music Bed

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