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A Reflection of Strides Made Over the Course of American  History

For close to 50 years the Stonewall Museum, Archives & Library in Fort Lauderdale has explored important cultural stories in the LGBTQ+ community. Robert Kesten, Executive Director of the museum, joins host Candace Kelley to talk about how what's going on in this community now is a reflection of strides made over the course of American history.

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5:33

A “Theme Park for Entrepreneurs”

Nova Southeastern University has a new facility it's dubbing “The Theme Park for Entrepreneurs.” The school’s Chief Innovation Officer, John Wensveen, joins host Candace Kelley to tell us about how this facility will help future innovators.

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5:03

Giving a Fresh Start to Women in Southwest Florida

For more than 40 years the Women’s Resource Center has provided life programs that give thousands of women in Southwest Florida a fresh start. Judith Sanchez, Bilingual Case Manager at the center, joins host Candace Kelley to discuss their programs.

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4:38

Recovering from Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian will be remembered as one of the strongest storms to hit the continental U.S., dumping as much as 12-feet of water in certain parts of Southwest Florida.Joy Mahler, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sister of the Sun Coast, joins host Candace Kelley to discuss the organization’s recovery efforts after Ian.

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4:33

Ending the Stigma of the Epidemic that Impacts Us All

The CDC estimates more than 1 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV. In 2021, Florida had a reported 47,000 cases. Terry Dyer, Executive Director of the World AIDS Museum and Educational Center, joins host Candace Kelley to discuss the importance of decreasing the stigma and transmission rates of HIV/AIDS.

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4:45

Providing Young People with Magical Moments

The Orange Bowl has a rich sports legacy in South Florida, but the organization behind the grid-iron glory is more than just about what happens on the field. Don Slesnick, CEO of the Junior Orange Bowl Committee, joins host Candace Kelley to discuss how they are engaging with the culture of the community.

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5:24

Transforming the Lives of Young People

For the last four decades, “Handy Incorporated” has transformed the lives of thousands of families by giving them access to education and development programs. Kirk Brown, President and CEO of Handy Inc., joins host Candace Kelley to discuss how they are building young people up from a level of trauma.

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4:03

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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