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How the Girls Scouts can Help Girls gain Entrepreneurship and Leadership Sk...

Ginny Hill, CEO of the Girl Scouts Central & Southern New Jersey, discusses how their programs help girls develop leadership skills and how their cookie program is an opportunity for girls to learn entrepreneurship. Recorded December 15, 2021.

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6:15

A New Program Focused on Helping Women Achieve Independent Financial Stabil...

For more than 45 years, the Women's Resource Center (WRC) has helped women and girls navigate life’s transitions. WRC’s Executive Director Cheryl Brubaker discusses the organization’s new program focused on helping women achieve independent financial stability. Recorded December 15, 2021.

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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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7:24

"We are Committed to Presenting the Top Artists in the Genre"

For over 30 years The Baltimore Chamber Jazz Society has carried forward the long and illustrious history of jazz in Baltimore by bringing some of the biggest names in the genre to the area. Their Vice Chair, Dr. Mark Osteen joins Elena Russo to discuss their upcoming concert season.

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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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6:53

How Mentors can Change Lives

Carlos Lejnieks, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson, & Union Counties, discusses how their evidence-based program helps young people achieve their full potential. December 3, 2021.

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6:22

100 Years of Outdoor Experiences for Children

Terry Dougherty, Executive Director of College Settlement of Philadelphia, discusses the 100th of the camp and the importance of outdoor experiences for children. December 3, 2021.

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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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4:44

Play With Purpose

1 in 3 American Kindergarteners begin class without proper reading skills, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. The Saint Lucie County Education Foundation understands the importance of Early Literacy Programs, and is putting a spin to its program by adding playtime back into the classroom. President Thom Jones talks about their mission.

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4:37

Providing A Path To Increased Literacy

22% of adults lack the basic literacy skills needed to get through everyday life. Those stats are according to the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County, which hopes to change that number to zero. CEO Kristin Calder discusses their work.

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5:54

Training The Next Generation Of Workers

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Florida’s unemployment rate jumped to as high as 14%. While things have improved since early 2020, organizations like Junior Achievement of South Florida have proven vital in assisting the next generation of talent by getting them ready for the workforce. Organization President and CEO Laurie Sallarulo talks about their programs.

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4:54

Career Connections For Black Professionals

Businesses struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic are being hit with another unexpected problem – a worker shortage. In fact, in October of 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor says there was at least one job opening for every American seeking work. Jerome Hutchinson Junior is the President ofThe International Career and Business Alliance, known as ICABA World Network, and discusses how the organization connects Black professionals with promising career opportunities

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