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5:44

Helping Women Work in Non-Traditional Jobs

Much of the workforce is made up of women and much has been done to improve and boost the conditions for them. Carol Phillips, Executive Director of West Virginia Women Work, tells host Tate Blanchard that women still struggle for equality and opportunities in the workplace, and what her organization is doing to help women earn a living wage and work in what are considered non-traditional jobs. westvirginiawomenwork.org

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6:36

Location, Location, Location Means Better Help for More Veterans

Programs and services for military veterans in the Ohio Valley are being transformed thanks to one local nonprofit that serves as a one-stop resource center for those they serve. RJ Konkoleski, CEO of Helping Heroes, tells host Tate Blanchard why re-locating to, and renovating, a building in Wheeling, will enable them to help more Veterans find stable housing and is the perfect location for providing veterans with other services and benefits they need. helpingheroesinc.org

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5:58

PA United Way Finds New Way to Attract Volunteers

The United Way of Washington County PA has been helping organizations serve the community and solve problems for nearly 100 years. An now they are stepping up in a new way to help. Sue Urcho, Marketing and Program Manager for the United Way of Washington County, talks with host Sheila Hyland about a new way to provide organizations with volunteers, and their other services and program offerings. volunteerwashco.org unitedwaywashco.org

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6:15

Resurgence in WV's Northern Panhandle

Brooke and Hancock counties in West Virginia were once home to some booming industrial sites that are long gone. Marvin Six, Executive Director of the Business Development Corporation of the Northern Panhandle talks with host Sheila Hyland about being the engine driving a diversified base of businesses thriving in the Northern Panhandle after the steel industry downturn and why it is an ideal place for economic growth and development. bhbdc.com

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6:04

New Life For Old Computers

The benefits of technology should be available to all. And thanks to a Pittsburgh organization, more people are getting access to computers and all that they have to offer. Dave Sevick, Executive Director at Computer Reach in Pittsburgh, talks with host Sheila Hyland about the need for technology access for all and making a difference with refurbished machines. computerreach.org

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6:56

Group Sees Older Generation As New and Growing Resource

People are living longer and the number of seniors is growing, with some areas of the country seeing increases that exceed the national average, but there’s the perception that growing older is sad, lonely and should be feared. Laura Poskin, Executive Director for Age Friendly Greater Pittsburgh talks with host Sheila Hyland about why her organization sees the older generation as a new and growing resource with power and benefits for all. agefriendlypgh.org

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6:05

Millions Do Not Know They Have Potentially Deadly Disease

In the United States, 4 and 1/2 million adults have been diagnosed with liver disease. And yet, there are nearly 100 million who do not know they have it. Suzanna Masartis, CEO of Community Liver Alliance in Pittsburgh, talks with host Sheila Hyland about why it’s important to be mindful of your liver health and how to go about it. communityliveralliance.org

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6:21

Once Considered Recreational , Biking Important to Transportation,

The American way of life has been built around cars for decades but biking is making a resurgence as an important mode of transportation in cities across the country. Bike Pittsburgh Director of Events Keya Joseph tells host Sheila Hyland why they are working to give back space, safe passages and the ability to move around freely to bikes, pedestrians, walkers, those with disabilities and people everywhere by promoting biking as an alternative transportation. bikepgh.org

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7:40

Creating Learning Opportunities for Girls

Natasha Hemmings, CEO of the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey, discusses how the organization has increased STEM learning opportunities, including the creation of a mobile classroom. Natasha Hemmings also discusses the importance of volunteers and how the Girls Scouts are focused on racial justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. June 6, 2023.

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7:02

Economic Impact of Tourism in Bucks County

Paul Bencivengo, President and COO of Visit Bucks County, discusses the economic impact of visitor spending in Bucks County and how new attractions add to job creation and economic growth. Recorded June 6, 2023.

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4:49

Uplifting the Trans and Nonbinary Community Through Opportunities in Tech

Transgender and nonbinary people have reported experiencing employment discrimination because of their gender identity, making members of this community more vulnerable to poverty and homelessness.

E.C. Pizarro III, Executive Director of TransTech Social Enterprises, joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss efforts to empower, educate, and employ transgender and nonbinary individuals through education and career opportunities in the tech industry.

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5:09

Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Crisis: Providing Access to Affirming Spaces

LGBTQ+ youth experience increased rates of mental health issues and higher suicide rates due to anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination and stigmatization in society.

Casey Pick, Director of Law and Policy at The Trevor Project, joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss ways to uplift LGBTQ+ youth by equipping researchers and policymakers with data to advocate for supportive policies, and working to end the public health crisis of suicide.

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6:00

Online Hate, Offline Violence: Addressing Issues Impacting the LGBTQ+ Commu...

Hundreds of bills targeting LGBTQ+ rights, including in areas of health care and education, have been introduced in statehouses across the country this year.

Kelley Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign, joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss current issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community, and ways that the organization is working to prevent online hate from manifesting into real-world violence.

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4:48

Identifying Safe Spaces for the LGBTQ+ Community

In June 1969, the Stonewall Inn — a safe haven for New York’s gay community — became the epicenter in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. More than 50 years later, despite progress at federal levels, more than 40 U.S. states have recently passed bills limiting LGBTQ+ rights.

Stacy Lentz, co-owner of the Stonewall Inn and co-founder and CEO of the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative, joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss a new program that designates “safe spaces” for members of the LGBTQ+ community to celebrate, work, shop, and live freely.

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5:13

Honoring the Contributions of Black LGBTQ+ Americans

Civil rights leaders including James Baldwin and Bayard Rustin were often kept in the shadows of the Civil Rights Movement because of their sexual orientation.

David J. Johns, Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss efforts to honor the achievements of Black LGBTQ+ Americans, whose contributions have often been under-recognized and underrepresented throughout history.

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8:19

Merger of two human service organizations in Philadelphia connects resident...

Jacqueline Flynn, Vice President of Business & Resource Development of HopePHL, discusses how the organization was founded through the merger of two human service organizations in Philadelphia. Jacqueline Flynn also discusses how the newly formed organization is able to continue and grow services related to housing, economic security, digital inclusion and healthy families. Recorded May 24, 2023.

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