Guiding Students To Success

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Dan Foley on Revealing the True Potential of Students

Posted Nov 14, 2019

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All kids have a chance to succeed. That’s the core belief system behind City Year Jacksonville, which engages at-risk students with its AmeriCorps volunteers. Executive Director Dan Foley explains his organization’s approach to helping students achieve success in, and out, of the classroom.

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In 2016 the United States awarded more than 750,000 immigrants with citizenship status. Organizations like Hispanic Unity Florida are one of the many resources being utilized to help people achieve their life-long dreams of becoming naturalized. Program Coordinator Evgeniya Nechyparenka talks about how they lend a helping hand.

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Preparing For The Next Big Storm

2018 marked a devastating year for Leon County as it was hit with a destructive hurricane totaling millions of dollars in damages. With Hurricane Michael well behind them, county officials are already preparing for the next big storm by planning well in advance. Leon County Emergency Management Director Kevin Peters explains their work ahead. Interview recorded: February 13^th, 2019

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Giving The Disabled A New Way Of Life

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Nearly 1 in 5 people in the United States have a disability, according to the latest Census figures. Fortunately, one South Florida organization is making waves in assisting those individuals, especially those who go largely overlooked by society. CEO of the Ann Storck Center, Terri Shermett, talks about the range of programs they offer.

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