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8:12

Services for Children and Young Adults with Disabilities

Dominique Bernardo, CEO of Variety the Children's Charity of the Delaware Valley, discusses the services her organization provides for young people with disabilities including after school programs, summer camp and workforce development initiatives. She also discusses the planned revitalization of their 77 acre campus and how it will better serve the needs of young people and the community. Recorded March 15, 2023.

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6:54

Helping Women Achieve Economic Independence

Melissa Tenzer, CEO of Dress For Success Central NJ, discusses the organization’s work to help women achieve economic independence including providing professional attire and job-readiness programs designed to support clients through every stage of employment. She also discusses a new development program available within a high school as well as how individuals and organizations can help benefit Dress for Success. Recorded March 15, 2023.

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8:13

The Benefits of Using Food as Medicine

Sue Daugherty, CEO of MANNA, discusses the benefits of using food as medicine and how her organization works to deliver medically tailored meals to seriously ill clients and provide nutrition education. March 15, 2023.

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8:30

Protecting Children from Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

Sarah Gibbons, Executive Director of Family Support Line of Delaware County, discusses how to better protect children from sexual predators online and in real life. She also discusses the role of a child advocacy center and what adults can do if a child discloses abuse. Recorded March 15, 2023.

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8:36

Working Together to Improve the Lives of Women and Families

Ify Aduba, Executive Director of Bucks County Women's Advocacy Coalition, discusses how partner organizations work together to improve the lives of women and families. She also discusses the importance of civic engagement and the coalition’s priorities, including access to affordable, high-quality childcare, controlling health care costs, and reducing gun violence. Recorded March 15, 2023.

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6:32

Learn About The Significant Impact This Boston PBI Has In The Community

"Over 90% of our students are Black and Brown students. So the people who envisioned this institution, as I said, starting in the late 60s, really had what they felt were passionate legacy for students to have access to a great education." Roxbury Community College Interim President, Jackie Jenkins-Scott, discusses the evolution of the community college over fifty years.

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5:54

This Local Community Foundation Is Making Digital Equity A Priority

"We are bringing 20,000 people Wi-Fi access, 5,000 people devices, another 1,000 people a digital literacy training so that they can use the digital world in a safe way." Essex County Community Foundation President and CEO Beth Francis talks about closing the digital divide.

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5:55

'"The Y Is There, And It's Able To Really Act As A Community Service Agency...

Alliance of Massachusetts YMCA's CEO, Kate-Marie Roycroft, explains how the staffing shortage in the youth development impacts the 28,000 children on the low-income waitlist trying to get into early education or out-of-school programs in MA.

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2:51

Celebrating Greatness in the African American Business Community

The Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County hosted the 2023 Ascension Awards, which celebrated African American businesses, leaders, and professionals who have ascended to greatness in their respective industries within Palm Beach County.

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5:35

America Is Seen As A Place That Is Safe And Offers Opportunity

The immigration system is both complex and costly for new immigrants arriving to the United States. Immigration Advocacy & Support Center attorney, Joseph Marino, discusses providing access to affordable legal services for the immigrant community in Southeastern Connecticut.

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6:18

Educational opportunities designed to provide career pathways for students

Dr. Barbara Gaba, President of Atlantic Cape Community College, discusses how the college works to ensure their more than 40 different degree programs and certificate and professional programs reflect the needs of current job markets in order to best serve students. Dr. Gaba also discusses the college’s new offerings. Recorded March 3, 2023.

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6:26

This Program Commits To Its Scholars From 6th Grade To The Workplace

"When you look into the eyes of a sixth grader, and he or she raises their hand and says, yeah, I want to go to college, you want to help that kid. You want to make sure that they see it through." Hartford Youth Scholars Executive Director, Anthony Byers, explains.

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6:17

Adaptive Ski & Sports Equipment Levels The Playing Field

Adaptive sports equipment breaks down barriers for people with disabilities who want to recreate, many with friends and family. Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports Director of Communications, Kim Jackson, talks this program making it a reality.

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5:17

How a Pediatric Cancer Survivor is Sharing Love to Kids with Cancer

Ella Edwards of the EllaStrong foundation describes her battle against Cancer and her fundraising efforts to not only bring awareness to underfunded pediatric cancer research but to support kids and families fighting cancer.

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8:17

Creating a permanent home for the African American Museum of Bucks County

The African American Museum of Bucks County focuses on African American history and education and is now working to create a permanent home for the museum. The organization’s Founder, Linda Salley, discusses the ongoing renovation of an 18th-century stone farmhouse that will become the future home of the museum and how the public can get involved with the efforts. March 3, 2023.

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6:19

Helping youth who have experienced trauma build stronger futures

Alice Woods, Executive Director of Ocean’s Harbor House, discusses how her organization works with young people who have experienced abuse or neglect or who are homeless build stronger futures. Alice Woods also discusses the prevention of sexual exploitation of children and human trafficking. Recorded March 3, 2023.

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