EASY Community Focus

Hurricane season begins June 1, but now is the time to begin preparing your home and business. Hurricane Preparedness Open Hous​​e​. Saturday, June 8, 10am-2pm​ African American Research Library & Cultural Center 2650 Sistrunk Blvd, Fort Lauderdale

Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County Guest: Nicole Chaplin and Club Directors Jonathan, Oz & Anitreia. We discuss Membership and BGCBC needs your support from the community.

H.O.M.E.S. Inc. (Housing Opportunities, Mortgage Assistance & Effective Neighborhood Solutions) CEO, Linda Taylor, explains the services they provide, including neighborhood revitalization, homeownership programs & youth supportive housing. https://homesfl.org/

H.O.M.E.S. Inc. (Housing Opportunities, Mortgage Assistance & Effective Neighborhood Solutions) CEO, Linda Taylor, explains the services they provide, including neighborhood revitalization, homeownership programs & youth supportive housing. https://homesfl.org/

Elaine Stevens "The Home Lady" Founder- We discussed how her organization has the mandate to help 1000 Florida veterans realize the American Dream of homeownership. Also discussed was her teaming up with the City of Miramar for the "keeping America's Promise" event on June 22, 2024.

Kunya Rowley - Founder and executive artistic Director- We discussed the organizations Juneteenth celebration, The Juneteenth Experience - happening in dade and Broward. Also discussed how Hued Songs is dedicated to amplify the Black experience through the Arts.

1. Jorge Cabo, Winn Dixie Reg'l VP talks about the Round-Up campaign for college scholarships for children of Veterans. https://foldsofhonor.org/ 2. Joy Allington, Pres. Brow. Veterans Coalition about the meaning of Memorial Day. https://browardveteranscoalition.org/ 3. Erik Salna of FIU's Extreme Weather Center on the 'Eye of the Storm' Hurricane Prep Expo https://mods.org/event/eye-of-the-storm-...

1. Jorge Cabo, Winn Dixie Reg'l VP talks about the Round-Up campaign for college scholarships for children of Veterans. https://foldsofhonor.org/ 2. Joy Allington, Pres. Brow. Veterans Coalition about the meaning of Memorial Day. https://browardveteranscoalition.org/ 3. Erik Salna of FIU's Extreme Weather Center on the 'Eye of the Storm' Hurricane Prep Expo https://mods.org/event/eye-of-the-storm-...

guest host Maestro talks to Dr. Katina Kennedy, founder - they discussed ommon misconceptions about mental health and explores the role of psychiatric nurse practitioners and addressing them.

Guest host Maestro talks to Dr. Guerda Nicolas President & Co-Founder - discusses the rich history of Haiti and Haitian sustainable development focuses on civic education, environment, and entrepreneurship using diaspora resources for economic and social progress in Haiti.

1. Danielle Barreras, Associate Dir of Community Engagement for The Children's Trust shares details on the Trust's FREE Book program for kids 0 thru 5. https://www.thechildrenstrust.org/content/book-club 2. Marly Q Casanova, Miami's Kindness Influencer talks about the inspirational free Mankind Summit 5/20 - 5/24, online at bit.ly/mankindsummit

1. Danielle Barreras, Associate Dir of Community Engagement for The Children's Trust shares details on the Trust's FREE Book program for kids 0 thru 5. https://www.thechildrenstrust.org/content/book-club 2. Marly Q Casanova, Miami's Kindness Influencer talks about the inspirational free Mankind Summit 5/20 - 5/24, online at bit.ly/mankindsummit

Wanda Tima - Founder and CEO - we discussed being Haitian, what motivated her to start her platform, how she has become a main source of distributing information and resources to the Haitian community. We also discussed Haitian Heritage Month.

Kemba Grosirt - Founder, Nya - Mother of a Sickle cell Warrior and Project manager of ASAP and a Sickle cell Warrior and scholarship recipient Destiny - We discussed what sickle cell is, the effects and signs of having a crisis, living with the disease, surviving. SAlso discussed was their upcoming "Kevin J. Francis Memorial Scholarship & Awards Luncheon on Sunday June 23, 2024.

CEO of the Early Learning Coalition, Renee Jaffe, talks about the 'School Readiness' program for children age birth to 5. They're accepting scholarship applications. The program runs all year. http://www.elcbroward.org

CEO of the Early Learning Coalition, Renee Jaffe, talks about the 'School Readiness' program for children age birth to 5. They're accepting scholarship applications. The program runs all year. http://www.elcbroward.org

We discussed how she became a voice and advocate for not only the Haitian community but the community as a whole. We also discussed the current status of Haiti and the Haitians in the U.S. under TPS.

1. Ken Roland, founder of Swim Central, talks about the importance of swim safety. He'll be teaching at the CMG Swim Safety Event May 11th. http://www.kenrolandintl.com 2. Kate Edelson, Walk Manager, talks about the upcoming NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Walk at Zoo Miami May 18th. http://www.namiwalk.org/miami

1. Ken Roland, founder of Swim Central, talks about the importance of swim safety. He'll be teaching at the CMG Swim Safety Event May 11th. http://www.kenrolandintl.com 2. Kate Edelson, Walk Manager, talks about the upcoming NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Walk at Zoo Miami May 18th. http://www.namiwalk.org/miami

Ex NFL Superbowl champion Bryant McKinnie - Founder - We discussed how being retired from the NFL and transitioning out of the league has mental effects and how he has taken the initiative to help retired players. also discussed mental health in general and his upcoming mental health awareness event on May 9, 2023

Juliet Poulhac - Director Broward - SW External Affairs and Corporate Philanthropy - We discussed the updates that the company has, the financial help that FPL offers to customers, the philanthropy that FPL offers to the community, and what part they are having with CMG Water Safety event on May 11, 2024

1. Juliet Roulhac, Director of Corporate Philanthropy, FPL, explains why the CMG Swim Safety event is so important; and also previews Hurricane Season safety. http://www.fpl.com 2. Joy Allington, President of Broward Veterans Coalition discusses outreach to women veterans during Mental Health Awareness Month, and the May 4th "Living History" event at Miramar Branch Library. http://www.browardveter...

1. Juliet Roulhac, Director of Corporate Philanthropy, FPL, explains why the CMG Swim Safety event is so important; and also previews Hurricane Season safety. http://www.fpl.com 2. Joy Allington, President of Broward Veterans Coalition discusses outreach to women veterans during Mental Health Awareness Month, and the May 4th "Living History" event at Miramar Branch Library. http://www.browardveter...

Ilay Shkort, Aarin Singh and Ethan Peart, 11 graders at Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior Highschool that created Finance For All that is a youth run organization dedicated to spreading financial literacy and empowering the youth with the financial education needed to make wise financial decisions.

Faith Kennedy - Program Specialist and Christina Delgado - Ruiz - Instructional Supervisor - We discussed the Summer Youth Internship program, who qualifies, how they are seeking employers and students to intern for the summer.