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The Need for County Health Departments

The Need for County Health Departments - 4:53

Pennsylvania State Senator Tim Kearney talks about the benefits of having county health departments and the need for one in Delaware County. Recorded March 13, 2020.

Fostering Dogs Can Save Lives

Fostering Dogs Can Save Lives - 3:59

Tracy Long, Executive Director and Founding Member of To Love a Canine Rescue, discusses the benefits of fostering a rescued dog. Recorded March 13, 2020.

Supporting Families Experiencing the NICU

Supporting Families Experiencing the NICU - 5:33

Martha Sharkey, Founder & CEO of Today is a Good Day, tells her family story with the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and how that experience led to the Creation of Today is a Good Day and the partnerships with local hospitals. Recorded March 13, 2020.

The Value of Science Fairs

The Value of Science Fairs - 4:29

Sheila Romine, Director of Communications and Mentorship for Delaware Valley Science Fairs, talks about the educational value of science fairs where students work with parents, teachers, mentors and judges. Recorded March 13, 2020.

Protecting Local Watersheds

Protecting Local Watersheds - 3:40

Ted Leisenring, Board President for the Chester Ridley Crum Watersheds Association, talks about the organization's work within the watersheds of the Chester Creek, Ridley Creek and Crum Creek in efforts to protect the local environment. Recorded March 13, 2020.

Legislation to Implement Trauma-Informed Courts

Legislation to Implement Trauma-Informed Courts - 3:32

Pennsylvania State Representative Thomas Murt talks about legislation for Trauma-Informed Courts where judges could recognize and address individuals in the criminal justice system who have experienced trauma in their lives. Recorded March 13, 2020.

Licensing Behavior Analysts in PA

Licensing Behavior Analysts in PA - 3:46

Pennsylvania State Representative Thomas Murt discusses legislation that would allow Behavior Analysts to be licensed in the state. This would allow access to better treatment for people struggling with chronic illnesses. Recorded March 13, 2020.

Complete Counts Census in Montgomery County

Complete Counts Census in Montgomery County - 4:54

Nelly Jimenez, Co-Chair of the MontCo Complete Counts Committee, talks about the importance of the 2020 census for proper funding and representation. Recorded March 13, 2020.

Creating Public Safety Authorities

Creating Public Safety Authorities - 4:12

Pennsylvania State Senator Tim Kearney discusses the concept of regional safety authorities that would support the business operations of volunteer fire companies. Recorded March 13, 2020.

Commute Better, Work Better

Commute Better, Work Better - 3:26

Steve Noll, Executive Director of TMA Bucks, describes the Commute 95 - Commute Better, Work Better campaign established to inform drivers of their commuting options to relieve traffic on I-95 through construction zones. Recorded March 5, 2020.

Driving Hunger from Our Communities

Driving Hunger from Our Communities - 3:39

Cheyenne Pritchard, Program Manager of Sustainability for Philabundance, describes food rescue efforts such as the Grocers Against Hunger partnership where surplus food is distributed to people in need. Recorded March 5, 2020.

Training Service Dogs to Work with Veterans

Training Service Dogs to Work with Veterans - 4:51

Jennifer Green, Founder and Director of Training for Alpha Bravo Canine, talks about the process of puppy raising and the specific training involved in preparing dogs to become service dogs for veterans. Recorded March 5, 2020.

Child Sexual Abuse Stoppers in Bucks County

Child Sexual Abuse Stoppers in Bucks County - 3:50

Grace Wheeler, County Coordinator for the Safe and Healthy Communities Initiative for the Network of Victim Assistance (NOVA), describes the Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) Stoppers movement aimed at getting adult community members involved with abuse prevention. Recorded March 5, 2020.

Providing Scholarships for Pre-K Education

Providing Scholarships for Pre-K Education - 3:16

Natalie Taptykoff, a volunteer with the United Way of Bucks County, discusses the importance of Pre-K education as an essential step to a successful future and how the United Way is working to provide funding for children who can't afford preschool. Recorded March 5, 2020.

Getting Healthy Food at PA Food Pantries

Getting Healthy Food at PA Food Pantries - 3:42

EriK Clare, Executive Director of Bucks County Housing Group, talks about partnering with Philabundance to implement the Pennsylvania Healthy Pantry Initiative. The goal of the Initiative is to increase access to healthy food and beverages and chronic disease information to food pantry clients. Recorded March 5, 2020.

College Settlement Outdoor School and Summer Camp

College Settlement Outdoor School and Summer Camp - 4:22

Terry Dougherty, Executive Director for College Settlement of Philadelphia, talks about expanded opportunities for children to attend the Outdoor School as well as the upcoming summer camps. Recorded March 5, 2020

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