Pennsylvania

8:10

Woods Services Integrative Care Model

Dr. Sailaja Musunuri, Vice President of Integrative Medicine and Chief of Psychiatry of Woods Services, discusses the organization’s integrative care model, their new group homes, a new wellness center, and their expansion to Chester County. Recorded September 9, 2022.

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6:55

Therapeutic and Education Services for Young Children with Disabilities

Carl Webster, President and CEO for Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania, discusses their services for young children with disabilities from birth through kindergarten age. Recorded September 9, 2022.

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6:17

Helping Families Fill in the Gaps by Providing Everyday Essentials

Families often cannot afford essential items like toiletries, diapers and period supplies, but having these supplies allows individuals and families to go to work and school. Fran Held, Founder and Executive Director of Mitzvah Circle, discusses how her organization helps to provide everyday items not covered by government assistance to families in the region. Recorded September 9, 2022.

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7:02

Neighborhood Community Helps Residents to Thrive

In 1969, a small group of citizens in the Sto-Rox neighborhood of Pittsburgh joined together to fight political corruption. Guest Cindy Haines, Executive Director of Focus on Renewal, talks with host Sheila Hyland about how the Sto Rox Neighborhood has flourished into a well-developed operation providing much needed social services, including food security, early childhood needs, mental health, and a host of other programs to help all who live there.forstorox.org

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6:35

Berks Co Strategic Economic Development Plans PII

Berks County Pennsylvania is taking the next step toward launching a strategic action plan for a successful economic future by committing $6 million in funding for its implementation. Host Sheila Hyland welcomes back Berks County Pennsylvania Commissioner Michael Rivera to pick up where they left off in talking about Imagine Berks and other economic development initiatives including adequate housing, expansion at the Reading Regional Airport and replacing the county jail. countyofberks.com

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7:01

Helping PA Youth Through Trauma and Pandemic

According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, by the age of 16, more than 2/3 of children reported at least one traumatic event while the Centers for Disease Control says teen mental health was worsening even before the pandemic. Guests Lisa Schiller, Executive Director of MHY Family Services, and Lukas Carothers, Director of Community Services, talk with host Sheila Hyland about their 135 years of working with families to help youth through a continuum of services in the home, in the community and in school. mhyfamilyservices.org

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6:48

Getting Outdoor Benefits in a Digital World

It seems that screen time has taken over much of the outdoor’s entertainment, social, psychological, physical and academic health benefits. Guest Christopher Miller, Founder and President of the Lehman Sanctuary, talks with host Tate Blanchard about getting youth and adults to take some time and enjoy nature and the role of the Sanctuary’s wetlands education. lehmansanctuary.com

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7:36

Affordable Housing: A Place to Thrive

A Lancaster Pennsylvania nonprofit is helping people have affordable housing that brings joy, meaning, and satisfaction to residents, communities, and employees. Debbie Gable, Vice President of Resident Services and Jennifer Santiago, Resident Services Supervisor, at HDC MidAtlantic, talk with host Tate Blanchard about helping people take care of themselves and their families while providing programs and services to engage in the broader community with their talent, gifts and leadership opportunities. hdcweb.org

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6:11

Array of Services Available for Nearly Every Need

In the current climate of stressful situations and pandemic difficulties, one Pittsburgh organization is working toward helping with nearly any need out there. Guest Stacey Vaccaro, President and CEO of Familylinks, talks with host Tate Blanchard about serving more than 8,000 people in 2021 with its array of services for youth housing and homelessness, behavioral health, substance abuse, and services for senior citizens and those with disabilities. familylinks.org

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8:28

How Washington Co PA Is Prospering

The current economic climate has not affected growth and development in Washington County Pennsylvania, where projects are being added, jobs are being created, and investments are being made in its tourism industry. Guest Jeff Kotula, President of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Promotion Agency, talks with host Tate Blanchard about the extensive process and strategy of diversifying its economy over the last 30 years that has contributed to the county’s continued economic growth, development and prosperity. washcochamber.com

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5:31

September 15th and Why It's Important for Hispanics In America

What began more than 50 years ago as a week-long commemoration, later became law calling upon the people of the United States to observe, recognize, and celebrate the history and culture of its fellow Americans in one of the fastest growing sectors in the country. Guest Monica Ruiz, Executive Director of Casa San Jose in Pittsburgh, joins host Tate Blanchard to discuss and provide perspective on the Hispanic population in the United States and the 30-day celebration of Hispanic Heritage that starts every year on September 15. casasanjose.org

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5:00

Assistance for Those Above the Poverty Line

Poverty is a guideline set by the federal government that makes services readily available but many more people are struggling to be self-sufficient because they are above that threshold. Guest Robin Rohrbaugh, President and CEO of the Community Progress Council in York County, PA, talks with host Tate Blanchard about providing the more comprehensive services to help individuals and families that don’t meet the federal poverty line but still need help to get to self-sufficiency. yorkcpc.org

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8:28

New School District, New Approach to Education

A brand new school district near Pittsburgh is taking a brand new approach to preparing students for the future. Guests from River Valley School in Pittsburgh, Philip Martell, Superintendent of Schools, and Jeff Geesey, Educational Services Consultant, talk with host Tate Blanchard about creating programs and career opportunities for students at a much earlier age, prior to 9th grade, to meet demands of the business, labor and government for skilled workers, and to allow students who don’t go to college to be prepared to enter the workforce upon graduation. rivervalleysd.org

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5:35

Expanded Leadership Development Opportunities for Latinx Teens

Obed Arango, Executive Director of CCATE, discusses his organization’s new leadership program for teens, their summer camp opportunities, and their expanded after school programs for Latinx youth. Recorded July 29, 2022.

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6:58

Serving the Latino Community for 45 years

Nelly Jimenez, Executive Director, and CEO of ACLAMO, discusses her organization’s 45 years of serving the Latino community, their work to increase immunizations during the pandemic, and disaster case management, and ACLAMO’s future expansion plans. Recorded July 29, 2022.

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9:27

Prioritizing Investments in Childcare

Pennsylvania State Senator Maria Collett discusses the importance of improving access to childcare and how additional funding will benefit families in the Commonwealth. Recorded July 13, 2022.

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