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8:02

Raising Money For Children With Disorders Of The Nervous System, Brain, And...

For thirty-four years Kennedy Krieger Institute's Annual Festival of the Trees has been happening each Friday, Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving to kick off the holiday giving season. The Festival is the Institutes largest fundraiser supporting 27,000 children, adolescents and young adults who are getting inpatient or outpatient treatment for disorders of the nervous system and brain. Kennedy Krieger Institute Vice President of Philanthropy, Linda Schaefer Cameron, shares about importing cutting edge technology being used at the thirdInternational Center for Spinal Cord Injury, Educational Programs and what to expect at this years Festival of the Trees.

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5:58

Helping Girls Navigate The Challenges Of Adolescence

Crittenton Services of Greater Washington programs help under resourced teen girls navigate obstacles from access to educational opportunities to pregnancy to healthy relationships. Crittenton CEO and President LaTara Harris addresses these challenges.

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7:52

Family Caregivers For People With IDD Are Aging; How To Prepare

About 1 million people with disabilities are living with caregivers over the age of 60 years. Quality Trust CEO, Shawn Ullman, talks preparing for this challenge and improving lives of people with disabilities and their families through legal advocacy and education.

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6:20

This Organization Is Directly Supporting Family Caregivers

Caregiver services are crucial to ensure that those providing care maintain their own well-being, provide high quality care and don't burn out. Caregiver Action Network Executive Director, Marvell Adams, discusses raising awareness and peer-to-peer support.

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5:25

Promoting Economic Development through the Arts

The DC Department of Small and Local Business Development supports economic growth initiatives for District-based businesses. Their Director, Kristi Whitfield tells Elena Russo about the programs they offer and how they are using the visual and performing arts to promote economic development.

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4:30

“First of All, We take a Holistic Approach and We’re Non-Judgmental”

The Washington Literacy Center is celebrating their 60^th anniversary. Jimmie Williams, their President and CEO tells Elena Russo about their secret to stability and how they are commemorating their anniversary and preparing for the future.

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6:05

Reading Proficiency Continues to Slide. Here’s What You Can Do to Help

According to the National Center for Educational Statistics In 2022, the average reading score at both fourth and eighth grade decreased by 3 points compared to 2019. Brittany Selah Lee-Bey author of EtymologyRules talks with Elena Russo about the science of reading and what needs to be done to address younger students who are struggling to read.

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10:36

Reviving the Carter Barron Amphitheatre

The Carter Barron Amphitheatre was dedicated in 1950 by President Harry Truman and has served generations of District residents but closed in 2017. Gloria Hightower, President and CEO of Friends of Carter Barron Foundation for the Performing Artstells Elena Russo about the fight to re-open the Carter Barron Amphitheatre.

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6:06

“We have been here for 100 years serving our community and really taking a ...

The Xi Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is celebrating 100 years of education and service. Their President, Raven Hill talks with Elena Russo about their notable milestones, their programs and how they are commemorating a century of work.

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5:27

Honoring More Than 50 Million Americans Who Provide Care And Assistance To ...

Elena Russo talks with John Schall, CEO of the Caregivers Action Network about November being designated National Family Caregivers Month and the theme, Caregiving Happens.

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6:49

A Change in The Law That Will Help Individuals and Families Dealing With De...

Elena Russo talks with Shawn Ullman, Chief Executive Officer for Quality Trust For Individuals with Disabilities about the programs they offer and new legislation that will make more individuals eligible for services.

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7:49

How an App Can Give Hundreds of Thousands of Visually Impaired Individuals ...

Tony Cancelosi, President and CEO of the Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind talks with Elena Russo about emerging technologies that boost accessibility to the blind and visually impaired population.

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6:16

Helping thousands of Children and Adults Fully Succeed

Easterseals DC MD VA is all about expanding opportunities for all children and adults. Erika Owens, a Board of Directors member with the organization tells Elena Russo about how Easterseals DC MD VA helps families through equity, inclusion, and access.

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7:04

"Our vision is to Create a Hopeful and Inclusive Community"

Elena Russo sits down with Jon Horowitch, President and CEO of Easterseals DC MD VA to discuss their holistic approach to provide the members of their community of all ages the services they need to flourish.

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5:59

America's BBQ Food & Music Festival

Daniel Wolk, External Communications and Community Relations Manager for Giant Food tells Elena Russo about their 30^th annual BBQ Battle which is back live and in person in downtown Washington D.C.

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6:26

New Ways to Combat Health Disparities in Underserved Communities

The United Way’s Thrive United 365 is expanding their focus to chronic conditions in underserved communities where barriers exist to get quality healthcare. The Vice President for Community Impact and Engagement of the National Capital Area, Ian Gordon gives Elena Russo the details.

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