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Helping thousands of Children and Adults Fully Succeed

Easterseals DC MD VA is all about expanding opportunities for all children and adults. Erika Owens, a Board of Directors member with the organization tells Elena Russo about how Easterseals DC MD VA helps families through equity, inclusion, and access.

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7:04

"Our vision is to Create a Hopeful and Inclusive Community"

Elena Russo sits down with Jon Horowitch, President and CEO of Easterseals DC MD VA to discuss their holistic approach to provide the members of their community of all ages the services they need to flourish.

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7:35

How One Organization Is Using the Arts as Mental Health Therapy for the You...

Arianna Ross, CEO of Story Tapestries talks with Elena Russo about their innovative educational experiences that impact individuals emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

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5:54

No Insurance? No Problem!

The Silver Lining Foundation has helped over 30,000 people in 20 years to gain access to breast health testing. Their program helps those with no insurance, no job, the inability to access testing and refuges. No one is turned away.

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6:32

Financially Challenging Times

There has been an increased demand for food bank services with the rising economic prices. Nourishing Hope has expanded to include more coverage areas and more services, including mental health and social services.

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6:03

Walking For an ALS Cure

Les Turner ALS Foundation has been helping patients & families navigate the challenges of an ALS diagnosis for over 40 years. Thanks to their investment in research, there are 2 new promising drugs. Their community engagement fundraiser is in September.

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5:30

For the Love of Autism

The Autism Hero Project started five years ago with the goal of helping gain access to therapy so autistic children can unleash and unlock their full potential. Their fundraising Gala is coming up in September.

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5:35

Opportunity in One Location

Latina owned businesses are growing and the Latina Expo offers access to opportunities and resources all in one room. This Expo is meant to encourage and inform so Latina businesses can go to the next level.

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6:48

Change Rooted in Equity

This volunteer led organization seeks changes at the local level. New Leaders Council Chicago empowers local communities and brings progressive leaders together to see an impact in their own community.

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6:03

Animals & People are Better Together

Anderson Humane is a one-of-a-kind animal welfare organization that focuses on creating and supporting mutually beneficial relationships between people and animals. They offer several programs for vets to seniors to food assistance.

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5:54

A Foundation Helping Veterans With Basic Needs From Food To Home Goods

"When they go home at night, they have a bed to sleep on. They have pots and pans to cook in. You know, it seems like such a small thing, but really, it's huge. Think about going home tonight and having nothing in your apartment." Julie Weymouth Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Homeland Heroes Foundation talks about providing basic needs to New Hampshire's veterans.

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6:32

Accept People For Their Abilities Do Not Define Them For Their Disabilities

‘I think part of the biggest issue we deal with is fear, fear of the unknown and stigma, in the sense that people with disabilities can't work.’ The Arc of Bristol County’s, Michael Andrande, discusses breaking down stereotypes and create opportunities.

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6:08

Tackling The Alarming Decline In Self-Esteem Of Girls Between Ages 8-11

"There's a lot of research out there that talks about how women and girls, girls, in particular, lose their confidence by the age of 11." Strong Women, Strong Girls Boston's Natalie Martinez talks boosting self-esteem through multi-generational mentorship.

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6:40

"We End Up Serving 60,000 Of Those Folks Who Are Most Vulnerable"

"We have families who might have been on the edge before the pandemic. The pandemic causes job loss. It causes the struggle between the balance of school, daycare, and work." United Way of Greater Plymouth County Executive Director, Dennis Carman, discusses compounding issues challenging communities.

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6:50

This Farmstead Is Giving People With Disabilities Meaningful Lives

Farmsteads of New England empowers adults with autism and other developmental disabilities to live meaningful and satisfying lives on a residential farming community and day services that cultivate family, dignity. Founder Deborah Descenza explains.

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8:10

Connecting Families to Food and Essential Services

Triada Stampas, President and CEO of Fulfill, the Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, discusses how the rising cost of food impacts the families they serve and how they work to connect clients to needed services. Recorded July 29, 2022.

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