EASY Community Focus

Pastor Alphonso Jackson Jr. - We discussed his new role as lead pastor and how as lead pastor what that role means. Also discussed was his upcoming pastoral installation service.

Karine Melissa - President - Discussed the difference between the Chamber of Commerce of Miami Dade and the Women's Chamber of Commerce of Miami Dade. Also the resources, networking and events that the Women's chamber has.

1. Pablo Lau, President of Kiwanis of Little Havana, talks about Carnaval Miami events, which fund youth enrichment programs throughout the year. http://www.carnavalmiami.com 2. Tiffany Price, General Manager of JobNews USA talks about the Mega Job Fair Wednesday, 2/28 at Amerant Bank Arena. http://www.jobnewsusa.com

1. Pablo Lau, President of Kiwanis of Little Havana, talks about Carnaval Miami events, which fund youth enrichment programs throughout the year. http://www.carnavalmiami.com 2. Tiffany Price, General Manager of JobNews USA talks about the Mega Job Fair Wednesday, 2/28 at Amerant Bank Arena. http://www.jobnewsusa.com

Tiffany Price - General Manager - Discussed the 50 plus company with the goal of filling over 2000 jobs on Wednesday Feb. 28, 2024. Also, how to register online, what documents to bring and what the workforce looks like in 2024.

Commissioner Daniela Jean - Discussed her Black History Month initiative. The 3rd Annual "Night of Excellence" honoring Black Men in Radio.

Youth of the Year - Ruben , Samentha and Delani. What is the "Youth of The Year '' also how they receive a scholarship for college.

Nicole Chaplin - Director of Marketing. We discussed what the BGCBC is, the services that they offer, who qualifies to attend and that it only costs $15 a year. also that it is not an after care service but an out of school program.

Guests: Troop Mom, Ashley Ballard; Girl Scout, Mya; Director of Marketing for Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida, Melinda Glasco. They discuss the many benefits of Girl Scouting and Cookie Sales, plus the Cookies for the Military event 22/16. http://www.gssef.org

Guests: Troop Mom, Ashley Ballard; Girl Scout, Mya; Director of Marketing for Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida, Melinda Glasco. They discuss the many benefits of Girl Scouting and Cookie Sales, plus the Cookies for the Military event 22/16. http://www.gssef.org

Dr. Tameka Bradley Hobbs - Library Regional Manager - We discussed how the library has archives, the theme for Black History month for the library.

Carmen Morris - Theater Marketing Manager - We discussed the amazing things that the center does for the youth regarding the arts. Their upcoming season of arts & culture and all of the events they have lined up for 2024.

Guest, Emily Janis - Education and Prevention Manager for Women in Distress. Looking at Teen Relationships, abuse and healthy behaviors. A ToolKit is available at http://www.widbroward.org. 24/7 Hotline: 954-761-1133

Guest, Emily Janis - Education and Prevention Manager for Women in Distress. Looking at Teen Relationships, abuse and healthy behaviors. A ToolKit is available at http://www.widbroward.org. 24/7 Hotline: 954-761-1133

We discussed the importance of mental health in our community and how through Amplify and their Teen Talk program they have helped over 5000 participants.

Niva telfort and Kay Cleophas - New Year New Home. Home Buyer seminar - we discussed the Do's and Don'ts for 1st time home buyers, the grants and services available for 1st time home buyers and their event "New year New Home Home Buyer seminar on 02/17/2024

1. Cherie Wachter of the Humane Society of Broward County talks about the non-profits' community engagement. The annual VCA Walk is 2/3/24. http://www.humanebroward.com 2. February is Heart Month. A look at risk factors and preventive behaviors. http://www.heart.org

1. Cherie Wachter of the Humane Society of Broward County talks about the non-profits' community engagement. The annual VCA Walk is 2/3/24. http://www.humanebroward.com 2. February is Heart Month. A look at risk factors and preventive behaviors. http://www.heart.org

Mayor John H. Taylor Jr. We discussed the growth of Opa Locka throughout the years, the journey to erase the years of bad press that opa Locka has experienced. The numerous projects happening to build and grow Opa Locka and their upcoming state of The city address that is open to the public.

Cherie Wachter - Vice President of Marketing We discussed what the Humane society of Broward County is, how pets are brought there, how to adopt a pet, what type of pets they have and their upcoming VCA Walk for the Animals to raise funds.

1. Actress Aunjenue Ellis-Taylor talks about her role as Journalist Isabel Wilkerson in the film 'Origin', based on the book 'Caste: The Origins of our Discontent'. https://www.originfilm.com/synopsis/ 2. Carolyn Mann, Scholarship Chair for Unity in the Community of Pompano Beach talks about the free Family Fun Day on January 27th. http://www.uicpompano.org

1. Actress Aunjenue Ellis-Taylor talks about her role as Journalist Isabel Wilkerson in the film 'Origin', based on the book 'Caste: The Origins of our Discontent'. https://www.originfilm.com/synopsis/ 2. Carolyn Mann, Scholarship Chair for Unity in the Community of Pompano Beach talks about the free Family Fun Day on January 27th. http://www.uicpompano.org

Debra Albo-Steiger - CEO The Children’s Bereavement Center was founded in 1999 and is a nonprofit 501 (c)3 organization providing FREE Peer Support groups to children (ages 4+), and teens, and Lift From Loss is a division of CBC providing support for young adults and adults in our community who have experienced the death of a loved one. We discussed program, the process of grieving, how their grie...

Gizelle Ortiz-Velazquez - Director UpSkill Miami is a transformative new fund that invests in workforce development initiatives and facilitates strategic collaborations among underserved populations, training providers and employers in Miami-Dade County to give residents opportunities to expand their skills and land jobs in industry-leading fields. We discussed who qualifies for the training, the...

1. Savings Expert from FPL, Bianca Soriano, has tips for keeping electric bills down, plus info about tax-breaks & rebates for energy-savings appliances. http://www.fpl.com/waystosave 2. Author, TV Host and Board Member of City Year Miami talks about his newest book in the 'Ordinary People Change the World' series, benefitting Miami-Dade schools. http://www.cityyear.org/miami http://www.bradmeltze...