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Even before COVID-19, the people working at human services non-profits have arguably been the unsung heroes of New York City—while facing funding and gentrification challenges of their own. For a discussion about the challenges to community-based organizations, our guests are Betsy MacLean of Hester Street, an urban planning, design and development nonprofit and Jeremy Saunders of VOCAL-NY, an org...

New York City’s Police Athletic League is the city’s largest independent, nonprofit youth organization. Executive Director Fred Watts discusses how PAL is adapting their programs during COVID-19, and how they can help bridge the gap between communities of color and police, in the wake of the protests for racial justice. For more, visit palnyc.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

In a timely new book, LIFE IS IN THE TRANSITIONS: Mastering Change at Any Age, NY Times Bestselling Author Bruce Feiler investigates how to navigate life’s biggest transitions with meaning, purpose, and skill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jo Wiederhorn, President & CEO of Associated Medical Schools of New York, a consortium of 17 public and private medical schools throughout New York State, discusses racial disparities in medicine and solutions to creating a diverse physician workforce. For more, visit amsny.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For her book THE NEW CORNER OFFICE: How The Most Successful People Work From Home, productivity expert Laura Vanderkam interviewed managers, employees, and free agents who have perfected their remote routines, with solutions for frustrations and strategies for productivity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic, The Partnership for the Homeless has significantly expanded its eviction prevention and financial assistance services in the five boroughs, to reach more struggling New Yorkers. President and CEO Áine Duggan talks about responding to the crisis and her thoughts on the looming eviction “tsunami.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE POWER OF RITUAL: Turning Everyday Activities Into Soulful Practices, by author Casper Ter Kuile, explores how we can nourish our souls by transforming common, everyday practices - like yoga, reading, walking the dog - into rituals that can heal our increasing crisis of isolation and help us feel connected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Phoenix Center in Nutley, NJ, is an accredited, not-for-profit school serving students ages 5-21 with autism, multiple disabilities and intellectual disabilities. Executive Director Julie Mower talks about distance learning for their families, and what ideas will be helpful when students return to the physical classroom. For more, visit ThePhoenixCenterNJ.org See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

BRAG BETTER: Master the Art of Fearless Self-Promotion, by Meredith Fineman, is full of tactical advice to help chronically underestimated professionals, especially women, articulate their strengths and in turn gain better visibility. For more, visit meredithfineman.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Generation Citizen is a non-profit that works to ensure every student in the country receives an effective civics education—and through multiple programs, empowers them to be active participants in our democracy. New York Executive Director DeNora Getachew talks about staying civically engaged beyond the voting booth and the impact of the current justice protests. For more, visit GenerationCitizen...

WHEN THE WORLD FEELS LIKE A SCARY PLACE: Essential Conversations for Anxious Parents & Worried Kids, by child psychologist Dr. Abigail Gerwirtz, presents tools to address tough conversations with kids from ages 3 to 18. For more, visit AbigailGewirtz.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covenant House shelters and supports young people facing homelessness and trafficking in more than 31 cities across North America, currently reaching 74,000 youth every year. New York Executive Director Sister Nancy Downing speaks about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the youth they serve, and how Covenant House has adapted to serve their needs. For more, visit covenanthouse.org. See omnyst...

Personality Isn’t Permanent: Break Free from Self-Limiting Beliefs and Rewrite Your Story, by organizational psychologist Dr. Benjamin Hardy, is a guide to solving unresolved issues and crafting goals to stay focused and transform our lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Su Robotti, founder of MedShadow, a consumer advocacy resource on medications and side-effects, discusses the particular effects of Opioids on seniors. Medshadow.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In her book PARENTSPEAK, author Jennifer Lehr discusses the power of everyday language and how it impacts our children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jody Sperling and her New York based company Time Lapse Dance have launched a virtual celebration lasting 20 weeks, featuring a series of intense, intimate and interactive events. Jody Sperling talks about how their work, which is related to personal space, feels unique at this time of both social distancing and social uprising. For more, visit timelapsedance.com/events. See omnystudio.com/listene...

Career and business strategist Jenny Blake is author of Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One. We talk about her methodical approach to mapping career transitions—even during a pandemic—and gather tips about working from home. For more, visit pivotmethod.com, where she also hosts the Pivot Method podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Salvation Army, one of the nation’s largest disaster relief organizations, is serving tens of thousands of New Jerseyans in need during COVID-19. Divisional Commander Major James Betts talks about about how the NJ Salvation Army has adapted and where needs stand now. For more, visit salvationarmyusa.org and newjersey.salvationarmy.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For a conversation on stroke signs, prevention and recovery, we speak with Dr. Mooyeon Oh-Park, SVP and Chief Medical Officer at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, in White Plains. She also discusses how Burke has adapted to the challenges of Covid-19. For more, visit burke.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Millstein, Executive Director of Coro New York Leadership Center, New York’s premier leadership training organization, discusses how Coro’s members and alumni are adapting to the challenges of leadership during a pandemic—and how that might be useful for leaders in business. For more, visit coronewyork.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephanie Bousley, author of BUY THE AVOCADO TOAST: Crush Student Debt, Make More Money, and Live Your Best Life, reveals the best side gigs, career changes and how living abroad may be the best ways to attack student debt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laurie Hauptman, a Partner at Hauptman & Hauptman, PC based in Livingston, NJ, discusses Long Term Care Planning, and the growing trend of more people needing it at younger ages. For more, visit hauptmanlaw.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

STAYING IN THE GAME, The Playbook For Beating Workplace Sexual Harassment, by former ESPN anchor and legal analyst Adrienne Lawrence, is an essential guide to managing workplace sexual harassment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A conversation about the financial realities of the coronavirus pandemic, with a focus on medical debt and insurance with Personal Finance, & Financial Behavior Expert Stacey Tisdale, Certified Financial Educator & Coach Sharita Humphrey, and Lauren Jackson, an Accredited Financial Counselor with Self Financial, a financial technology company with a mission to help people build credit and savings....

Tuesday, May 12th, is the deadline for postmarked ballots for the Newark School Board Election, a mail-in election only, and a particularly significant event because it’s the first time in 25 years Newarkers will elect fully empowered board members. Our guest is Ron Chaluisan, Executive Director of Newark Trust for Education. For a "campaign central, with full details on candidates and their platf...