A Year of Service with Erin Finucane

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"Our research shows that up to 5 million young Americans would step forward and serve their country for a year if given the opportunity."

Posted Mar 01, 2016

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The unemployment rate for young people is higher than that for the overall population. Hunger, poverty and homelessness are also challenges we face in our country today. Erin Finucane, the Managing Director for Movement Building at Service Year Alliance discusses a bipartisan campaign that would benefit these groups, as well as the country overall. Visit Service Year Alliance on the web, Facebook or follow on Twitter.

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Easterseals at 100: A Disability Community Milestone

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For 100 years, Easterseals has championed Americans with disabilities. Angela Williams, President and CEO of Easterseals, discusses the organization’s impact and legacy, and its enduring commitment to advocating on behalf of children and adults with disabilities.

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Census 2020: Averting a Latino Undercount

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For decades, the U.S. Census has undercounted America’s Hispanic community. Factors such as immigration status, income level, language and education serve as continuing barriers for this population. As Census 2020 approaches, JudeAnne Heath of LULAC discusses efforts to ensure an accurate count of Hispanic families living in the United States.

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Mentoring Through Art

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According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities, students with learning and attention issues are three times more likely to drop out of school.

Marcus Soutra, President of Eye to Eye, joins host Sheila Hyland for a spotlight on how art can spark transformative mentorship for at-risk youth.

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Soccer for Social Change

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Sixteen million children in the United States are growing up without the presence of a mentor, and of this group, more than half are faced with challenges on a day-to-day basis, including lack of access to athletic programs.

Ed Foster-Simeon, President and CEO of the U.S. Soccer Foundation, joins Sheila Hyland to discuss his organization’s mission to provide children of all economic backgrounds the opportunity to play the game of soccer, while learning necessary life skills from coach-mentors.

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