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5:35

Advocating for Americans with Disabilities

The American Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990 to help people with disabilities to have the same civil liberties as able-bodied people. Stephanie Quigley, Executive Director of Abilities in Motion in Reading, PA, talks with host Tate Blanchard about advocating for ADA compliance and Americans with disabilities, and the progress that still needs to be made. abilitiesinmotion.org

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6:40

Meeting Food Bank Demands in Berks, Schuylkill Counties

Helping Harvest in Reading PA saw their annual spending expand from $400,000 for food to $3.5 million in 2020 in Berks and Schuylkill counties because of the increased need brought on by the pandemic. Jess Umbenhauer, Director of Programs and Community Engagement, talks with host Tate Blanchard about the pandemic, what things look like now, programs and services, and how the community can help as the need continues. helpingharvest.org

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5:58

Overcoming Barriers to Employment For Those With Disabilities

For those with disabilities, their disability itself is a barrier to finding work that allows them to live the life they choose. Guest Timothy Parks, President and CEO of Life'sWork of Western Pennsylvania, talks with host Tate Blanchard about helping those with disabilities and employment barriers find meaningful work, in turn providing empowerment and self-esteem that comes with having a job. lifesworkwpa.org

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5:27

Building a Stronger Indiana County

The United Way of Indiana County in Pennsylvania has been around for 90 years. Executive Director Jane Lockard-Clawson and 2021 Campaign Co-chairs Amanda Augustine and Annie Rizzo talk with host Tate Blanchard about how they are building a strong, healthy, educated and financially stable community in the 30% of Indiana County households whose income cannot support meeting basic needs like housing, food, health care, childcare, transportation, and technology. uwindianacounty.org

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9:46

Solving Pandemic Problems in York County

The York County Economic Alliance in York PA is working on solutions to correct problems as a result of the pandemic - economic recovery and developing public broadband, the workforce and an outdoor economy making positive change in York PA. Guest is President and CEO Kevin Schreiber. Tate Blanchard hosts. yceapa.org

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5:33

Best of the Batch Gets Even Better

Best of the Batch Founder Charlie Batch gives host Tate Blanchard an update about some important expansions to serve Western PA kids including the Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics Lab and the clubhouse, plus opportunities for community involvement. batchfoundation.org

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6:21

Helping the Hispanic Community Succeed

The Hispanic population is the largest minority group in the United States, with two thirds of Hispanic Americans born in the US. Guest Melanie Marie Boyer, Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, talks with host Tate Blanchard about their mission to help the Hispanic community, their mentoring programs and the Hispanic economic impact and pathway to citizenship. pmahcc.org

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7:24

Support for Women in STEM in Pittsburgh

In the field of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics, women are vastly underrepresented despite making up nearly half of the US workforce. That's according to a recent US Census report.
Women In Bio Pittsburgh Chapter Chair Marissa Kuzirian tells host Tate Blanchard ways to bolster women in science and STEM by starting early in their life and education. womeninbio.org/page/pittsburgh

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5:18

Lancaster County Businesses in Recovery

The role of the Chamber of Commerce in communities is evolving. Not every chamber is the same but they have a common end goal, helping businesses in their communities to thrive. Lancaster Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Baldrige discusses their mission and how they are helping businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic effects and their future. lancasterchamber.com

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5:54

Direct Care Worker Shortage on the Horizon

The direct care workforce continues to evolve, mostly in the direction of increased need, but with a critical shortage on the horizon. Nathan Taraska, Training Specialist at the Center for Independent Living of Central Pennsylvania talks with host Tate Blanchard about their solution to help close the gap between demand and supply of trained direct care workers. cilcp.org

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7:38

Philadelphia Promise Trust Fund

Philadelphia City Councilmember Cindy Bass discusses the Philadelphia Promise Trust Fund and how the funds could work to end generational poverty in the city. Recorded July 14, 2021.

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5:45

Affordable Housing in Philadelphia

Philadelphia City Councilmember At-Large Derek Green discusses dedicating a portion of the city budget’s general fund to improve housing affordability and accessibility. July 14, 2021.

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7:58

Dirt Bike Ban on Philadelphia City Streets

Philadelphia City Councilmember Mark Squilla talks about the city’s efforts to get illegal dirt bikes off streets and how Philly is working to put in place a citywide street sweeping program. July 14, 2021.

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7:28

Providing Interview Suits and Job Training Skills for Men

Rhonda Willingham, Founder and President of Menzfit, discusses how her organization helps to put low-income, disadvantaged men on a path to long-term employment. Recorded July 14, 2021.

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8:53

Building Inspection and Code Enforcement in Philadelphia

Philadelphia City Councilmember Bobby Henon discusses the importance of building inspection and code enforcement in Philadelphia and what efforts are underway to protect property and residents. Recorded July 14, 2021.

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6:22

Returning to Philadelphia for Work and Play

Angela Val, Executive Director of Ready.Set.Philly!, discusses the civic initiative designed to encourage people safely returning to Philadelphia for work and play. Recorded June 18, 2021.

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