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Growing The Historical Black Colleges Footprint

Florida Memorial University is one of just four historically black colleges in the state of Florida, with more than a century of teachings under its belt. Executive Director of Community Engagement Donnie Hale discusses their success and strategy for growth.

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4:43

Upgrading The Facilities In Lee County

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Lee County believes every child is destined for greatness. With more than 550 kids being served in its facilities, the organization is looking to expand even further in delivering quality mentorship programs. Club CEO Denise Gergley discusses their new facilities.

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4:37

Fostering Community Change In Tallahassee

Engaging citizens to make a positive change in Tallahassee. That’s the mission behind the Knight Creative Communities Institute, which has already produced millions of dollars in economic impact since its inception. Executive Director Betsy Couch talks about their work.

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4:26

Investing In Our Children

Two decades ago voters in Miami-Dade County decided on a referendum to provide strategic investments into the children of the county. The Children’s Trust of Miami has been allocating millions of dollars on various programs that help our kids thrive. CEO James R. Haj talks about their work.

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5:23

STEM Exhibits Go Mobile

For 45 years the Museum of Discovery and Science has been inspiring South Floridians who are interested in the STEM fields. However, the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to think outside-of-the-box in how it showcases exhibits to curious minds. Museum President and CEO Joseph Cox chats about their STEMobile program.

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5:07

Career Pathways For Emerging Minds

Bridging the gap between high school and a successful career is the main goal behind the Immokalee Foundation. Operations Director Walt Buchholtz talks about their career pathways program.

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5:38

Boosting Reading Levels Among Youth

The U.S. Department of Education estimates that 67% of children are not reading at grade level by the end of the 3^rd grade, which could lead to many struggles later in life. Read USA is a local nonprofit looking to turn those numbers around and provide a positive impact to kids in the community. CEO Rob Kelley discusses their mission.

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4:35

Housing Our Homeless Vets

“Leave No Vet Behind” is the primary mission of Wounded Warriors of Collier County – and they’re seeing great success thanks to its housing program. Dale Mullin is the President and Founder and talks about their new Veteran housing.

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5:36

Rental Relief In South Florida

77,000 residents in Broward County cannot afford rent. Those figures according to the United Way of Broward, which launched its own initiative to assist cost-burdened renters. President and CEO Kathleen Cannon chats about their mission to bring affordability to the area.

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4:24

Taming The Invasive Lionfish

Lionfish are decimating Florida’s ecosystem. With no natural predators, experts say the invasive species are having a devastating impact on our waters. Cox Science Center and Aquarium Marine Biologist Rebecca Fago discusses how they’re combatting these dangerous fish.

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5:39

A 2nd Chance For Incarcerated Youth

More than 31,000 juveniles were arrested in Florida between 2020 and 2021, with about 1,600 of them committed to a residential program. Now, one local organization is providing a helping hand in the road to rehabilitation. The Verb Kind Founder Haley Hunt talks about their work.

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5:09

Guiding Youth Through Adversity

The Centers for Disease Control estimates more than 9% of children between the ages of three and seventeen suffer from anxiety. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast works on providing key mentorship during these challenging times for kids. Organization CEO Joy Mahler discusses.

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4:56

Preserving The Fruitland Peninsula’s History

The Fruitland Peninsula is a small area located in North Florida – but it contains centuries of history. One local nonprofit is working to preserve that history for future generations. Cherie Register is the President of the Fruitland Peninsula Historical Society and discusses their mission.

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4:50

Preserving John G. Riley’s Legacy

The John G. Riley Center and Museum is considered a historical and cultural gem in the Tallahassee community. While the house remains a preservation effort in the community, there are also several educational programs being offered. Assistant Director Paige Lee discusses their offerings.

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4:36

Transforming Low Income Neighborhoods

Nearly 80% of residents in the Lincoln Park Community in Fort Pierce are struggling to make ends meet. That’s according to the Incubate Neighborhood Center, a local nonprofit that devotes itself to revitalizing poor communities and creating a pathway to wealth. Founder and CEO, Canieria Gardner, discusses their mission.

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4:27

Preserving Our Coral Reefs

Coral Reefs account for less than 1% of the ocean floor, but support nearly a quarter of all marine life. Restoration efforts are underway to protect and revitalize these crucial ecosystems. Doctor Erinn Muller, Lead Coral Reef Researcher at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, talks about their work.

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