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6:05

Increasing Mental Health Services for County Residents

Diane Ellis-Marseglia, Vice Chair of the Bucks County Commissioners, discusses mental health services available through the county. Recorded January 14, 2022.

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4:58

Providing Children with Everyday Essentials including Clothing

Michal Smith, Executive Director of Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia, discusses the organization's efforts to provide children with everyday essentials including clothing, diapers, and toiletries. Recorded January 14, 2022.

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4:55

How FoodShare Identifies Communities Disproportionately Impacted By The Pan...

Most folks seeking Connecticut Foodshare services during the pandemic were new faces. Foodshare’s Institute for Hunger Research and Solutions is working to identify areas of the highest need in order to provide food more equitably. Katie Martin explains.

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5:32

Making Wishes Come True for Children with Severe or Profound Illnesses

Kate Sample, President of the Sunshine Foundation, discusses her organization's efforts to answer the dreams of chronically ill, seriously ill, physically challenged, and abused children and a new way the public can make a difference for kids. December 15, 2021.

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9:29

Working with Veterans to find Meaningful Employment and Address the issues ...

During the pandemic, veterans’ unemployment spiked a mark not seen in decades. Joe Brooks, Executive Director of Veterans Multi-Service Center, discusses how his organization assists veterans with job training and helps those experiencing homelessness find meaningful employment. Recorded December 15, 2021.

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6:10

Prevention Programs Protecting Community From Substance Use vs. Substance ...

The impact of the opioid crisis on rural Vermont is significant. United Way of Rutland County Executive Director, Ashley Bride, discusses supporting community-based prevention programs and providing resources to first-responders.

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6:15

Barriers Rural Communities Face Receiving High Quality Community Health Car...

Community health centers are designated by the federal government to serve underserved populations regardless of ability to pay. Hilltown Community Health Center, Executive Dir., Eliza Lake, talks providing integrated quality healthcare to the Hilltowns.

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6:59

Eliminating barriers for small businesses to grow and thrive in the City of...

As Detroit’s small business owners continue to face challenging times, there is hope with tools and resources available to help. Pierre Batton, Executive Vice President of Small Business Services for Detroit Economic Growth Corporation and Executive Director of Detroit Means Business joins Laurel Hess to talk about the importance of making Detroit the most inclusive and equitable city for small business development and small business growth in the country.

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6:12

They went from serving 500 families a week to over 5,000 since the pandemic...

Oakland County Is among the ten highest income counties in the United State with populations over one million people, yet communities in this county are facing several challenges with evictions and food insecurities. More than 20,000 are vulnerable to a crisis. Ryan Hertz, President and CEO of Lighthouse MI joins Laurel Hess to discuss the importance of addressing environmental barriers to ending poverty.

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6:31

Helping youth through trauma for better opportunities

Children are more vulnerable to trauma because of their size, age and dependence. Kim Glenn, Executive Director of Good Measure Inc is working hard to help youth through trauma so they know somebody cares and is there to help them with their future.

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5:19

Dental Care Access For Veterans

An estimated 1.5 million Veterans live in Florida, with more than 90% of them unable to access adequate dental care. Mike Durkee, Executive Director of the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund, discusses how they provide care in this unique area.

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4:41

A Community Center That Enriches Lives

Over the last three decades, the David Posnak Jewish Community Center has been a staple in Southwest Broward County, providing year-round services and amenities to the community. CEO Scott Ehrlich talks about their work, as well as their annual 5K race.

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6:49

Studying Long Covid in Children at Kennedy Krieger

Linda Schaefer Cameron, Vice President of Philanthropy for Kennedy Krieger joins Elena Russo to discuss the impact of Covid. From their Pediatric Post-COVID-19 Clinic to help children experiencing the symptoms of long COVID to their focus on mental health treatment.

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7:43

A 300 Percent Increase in Domestic Violence During the Pandemic

Amanda Rodriguez, Executive Director for TurnAround discusses with Elena Russo the dramatic rise of Domestic Violence calls they have received during the pandemic and the therapeutic services they offer for survivors of human trafficking and intimate partner violence.

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7:34

What Are ‘Fentapills’? What Young People Need to Know

Counterfeit prescription pills — primarily fentanyl — continue to drive the death toll in America’s opioid epidemic.

Ed Ternan, President of the nonprofit charity Song for Charlie, joins host Tetiana Anderson to share his family’s story — and how their personal experience sparked an educational campaign targeted at teens and young adults.

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5:37

Closing the digital divide in underserved communities

According to Pew Research, 90% say the internet has been essential or important for them personally during the coronavirus outbreak. Zachary Rowe, Executive Director of Friends of Parkside, discusses how they are helping to close the digital divide to residents in Detroit.

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