EASY Community Focus

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.

1. President / CEO of United Way of Broward, Kathleen Cannon, previews the 9th Annual Behavioral Health Conference 5/14 & 5/15. http://www.unitedwaybroward.org 2. Tony Ernst, Director of Cleanups at 4 Ocean explains how they are removing plastics from the oceans. http://www.4ocean.com 3. Tiffany Price, General Manager of JobNews USA, highlights the South Florida Job Fair 4/25, with 13,000 jobs ava...

1. President / CEO of United Way of Broward, Kathleen Cannon, previews the 9th Annual Behavioral Health Conference 5/14 & 5/15. http://www.unitedwaybroward.org 2. Tony Ernst, Director of Cleanups at 4 Ocean explains how they are removing plastics from the oceans. http://www.4ocean.com 3. Tiffany Price, General Manager of JobNews USA, highlights the South Florida Job Fair 4/25, with 13,000 jobs ava...

Professor Jeferson Noel- Founder We discussed the Barbershop Speaks program that engages in intelligent discussions inside barbershops and beauty salons. Also discussed ws their program, "The Fatherhood Enrichment Initiative and the professors book, "Clippers of Change"

Anike Sakariyawo - Founder - Discassed was the mission of the program, how the service children with STEM and STEAM education in health, fitness, mebtal health and community involvement.

1 & 2: City of Hollywood Mayor, Josh Levy, & Sr. Dir. of Marketing for Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, Jennifer Strum, talk about the Mother Ocean Music Festival, 4/20, to benefit 4 Ocean. https://tinyurl.com/yc6u98ys 3. Noelia Suarez, Exec. Dir. of Heal the Planet, offers tips to be eco-conscious. http://www.healtheplanet.com

1 & 2: City of Hollywood Mayor, Josh Levy, & Sr. Dir. of Marketing for Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, Jennifer Strum, talk about the Mother Ocean Music Festival, 4/20, to benefit 4 Ocean. https://tinyurl.com/yc6u98ys 3. Noelia Suarez, Exec. Dir. of Heal the Planet, offers tips to be eco-conscious. http://www.healtheplanet.com

Kemba Gosier - President- we discussed what sickle cell is, the causes, the treatment and how her organization brings awareness to the disease. Also discussed was their sickle Cell town hall happening Wednesday April 17.

Darius Daughtry - Founder - Discussed how April is National Poetry month and the art of writing makes the young and old more creative, open to more things. Also discussed their 2nd annual "Our Voices : Festival of Words" April 25-27

1. Stephanie & David Fenstersheib, talk about the Tell Robert 5k for Mental Health Awareness on April 28th. https://tinyurl.com/3f6rv8ej 2. Noelia Suarez talks about Heal the Planet Day April 21st. https://tinyurl.com/y2nz88my 3. David Wagner, Pres. So Fl Florida Blue gives info about the Orange Bowl Food & Wine Celebration April 12th. https://www.orangebowl.org/obfw/

1. Stephanie & David Fenstersheib, talk about the Tell Robert 5k for Mental Health Awareness on April 28th. https://tinyurl.com/3f6rv8ej 2. Noelia Suarez talks about Heal the Planet Day April 21st. https://tinyurl.com/y2nz88my 3. David Wagner, Pres. So Fl Florida Blue gives info about the Orange Bowl Food & Wine Celebration April 12th. https://www.orangebowl.org/obfw/

1. Flavia Llizo talks about the One Day for Jackson fundraiser for Jackson Health System April 4th. http://www.onedayforjackson.org 2. Eric Eikenberg discusses the importance of the Everglades to SoFla http://www.evergladesfoundation.org 3. Peter Mason provides info about the Tamarac / North Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce 'RISE' Business Expo April 18th http://www. TNLCOC.org

1. Flavia Llizo talks about the One Day for Jackson fundraiser for Jackson Health System April 4th. http://www.onedayforjackson.org 2. Eric Eikenberg discusses the importance of the Everglades to SoFla http://www.evergladesfoundation.org 3. Peter Mason provides info about the Tamarac / North Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce 'RISE' Business Expo April 18th http://www. TNLCOC.org

Patricia Josue - Senior Youth Employment Manager - We discussed how Junior Achievement's programs empowers the youth with the knowledge, ability and confidence to navigate their futures. Also discussed was their 2024 Summer intern program how it pays the students throughout their internship and the employers that they are seeking to fill the positions at no cost to them.

Mz. Bee and Giovanni Sairras - Founder and Executive Director. - We discussed the difficulties that returning citizens have when they are released from prison. Also discussed was the upcoming 3rd Annual Changing The Narrative Resource Expo & Celebration.