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5:46

“We Have About 1,600 People that Have Indicated a Need for Some Type of Hou...

Jeffrey Dee, President and CEO for Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland speaks with Elena Russo about how they are combating the problem of affordable housing and how they partner with families to find solutions.

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7:44

Everybody Can Cheer

Special Olympics Virginia is building healthier and more inclusive communities. David Thomason, President of Special Olympics Virginia sits down with Elena Russo to discuss their Summer Games, Healthy Athletes Initiatives and changing expectations.

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6:27

Workforce Development and the Greater Baltimore Urban League

Tiffany Majors, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Baltimore Urban League joins Elena Russo to discuss how they are developing a diverse and skilled workforce through their IT Workforce Training Program.

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6:37

Career Exploration and Job Training Programs in Atlantic City

Dr. Charles A. Wallace II, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City, discusses his vision for the future of the organization and the Club’s robust career exploration and job training programs. Recorded June 6, 2023.

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6:04

Jazz Music and Education in Atlantic City

Henrietta Shelton, President and CEO of the Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation, Inc., discusses the organization's jazz concerts and how they are working to educate a new generation of musicians. Henrietta Shelton also discusses a new book that focuses on the history of Chicken Bone Beach, Atlantic City, New Jersey’s historically segregated beach. June 6, 2023.

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6:19

Setting a Foundation for College and Career Success

Michelle Palmer, Executive Director of Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia, discusses how her organization brings together college students who want to be teachers with motivated middle school students in a way that is beneficial for both the kids and the future teachers. Recorded June 6, 2023.

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7:40

Creating Learning Opportunities for Girls

Natasha Hemmings, CEO of the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey, discusses how the organization has increased STEM learning opportunities, including the creation of a mobile classroom. Natasha Hemmings also discusses the importance of volunteers and how the Girls Scouts are focused on racial justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. June 6, 2023.

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7:02

Economic Impact of Tourism in Bucks County

Paul Bencivengo, President and COO of Visit Bucks County, discusses the economic impact of visitor spending in Bucks County and how new attractions add to job creation and economic growth. Recorded June 6, 2023.

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5:09

Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Crisis: Providing Access to Affirming Spaces

LGBTQ+ youth experience increased rates of mental health issues and higher suicide rates due to anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination and stigmatization in society.

Casey Pick, Director of Law and Policy at The Trevor Project, joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss ways to uplift LGBTQ+ youth by equipping researchers and policymakers with data to advocate for supportive policies, and working to end the public health crisis of suicide.

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6:00

Online Hate, Offline Violence: Addressing Issues Impacting the LGBTQ+ Commu...

Hundreds of bills targeting LGBTQ+ rights, including in areas of health care and education, have been introduced in statehouses across the country this year.

Kelley Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign, joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss current issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community, and ways that the organization is working to prevent online hate from manifesting into real-world violence.

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4:48

Identifying Safe Spaces for the LGBTQ+ Community

In June 1969, the Stonewall Inn — a safe haven for New York’s gay community — became the epicenter in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. More than 50 years later, despite progress at federal levels, more than 40 U.S. states have recently passed bills limiting LGBTQ+ rights.

Stacy Lentz, co-owner of the Stonewall Inn and co-founder and CEO of the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative, joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss a new program that designates “safe spaces” for members of the LGBTQ+ community to celebrate, work, shop, and live freely.

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8:19

Merger of two human service organizations in Philadelphia connects resident...

Jacqueline Flynn, Vice President of Business & Resource Development of HopePHL, discusses how the organization was founded through the merger of two human service organizations in Philadelphia. Jacqueline Flynn also discusses how the newly formed organization is able to continue and grow services related to housing, economic security, digital inclusion and healthy families. Recorded May 24, 2023.

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3:53

Matching Commuters with a Shared Ride

Steve Noll, Executive Director of TMA Bucks, discusses the new Share-A-Ride program, which matches commuters with a shared ride. The free program aims to improve transportation in a sustainable way and also incentivizes commuting by offering rewards that can be redeemed for items like gift card drawing entries, restaurant coupons, retailer discounts, and tickets to shows or attractions. May 24, 2023.

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6:12

Expanding Program Opportunities for Young People to Gain Digital Skills

Hopeworks partners with young people to help them gain digital skills and move them into long-term living wage careers. The organization’s Executive Director, Dan Rhoton, explains how they have expanded their program to offer services in both Camden, NJ and Philadelphia, PA and also offer dual enrollment opportunities for high school students. Recorded May 24, 2023.

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6:36

The impact of PFAS chemicals on drinking water

PFAS is a forever chemical that can contaminate soil, groundwater and surface water and cause adverse health effects. It has impacted local communities, including Pennsylvania State Representative Brian Munroe’s district. The Representative discusses PFAS contamination and the needs for access to clean drinking water and additional funding to address the issue. Recorded May 12, 2023.

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9:48

Promoting LGBT owned businesses in New Jersey

Gus Penaranda, Executive Director of the New Jersey Pride Chamber of Commerce, explains what a new certification process means for LGBT-owned businesses in the state and who is eligible to apply. Gus Penaranda also discusses a first of its kind LBGT summit, the organization’s new online magazine, and an anti-discrimination in sports initiative. May 12, 2023.

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