EASY Community Focus

1. Joy Allington, President of the Broward Veterans Coalition welcomes young & female veterans, and tells us about events in April & May. http://www.browardveteranscoalition.org 2. Viviana Martir, Dir. of Regl Integrated Marketing; Joe Ludwig, volunteer Road to Recovery Driver. American Cancer Society needs volunteer drivers. http://www.cancer.org/drive or 1-800-227-2345

1. Joy Allington, President of the Broward Veterans Coalition welcomes young & female veterans; public invited to events in April & May. http://www.browardveteranscoalition.org 2. Viviana Martir, Dir. of Regl Integrated Marketing; Joe Ludwig, volunteer Road to Recovery Driver. American Cancer Society needs volunteer drivers. http://www.cancer.org/drive or 1-800-227-2345

Mark Howard - Principal - We discussed how the school was celebrating Women's History Month with their students and the difference between a regular highschool and a magnet highschool. Also discussed upcoming programs for students and how Mark started as an intern on 99 Jamz, all while becoming a teacher, then Vice Principal and now Principal of a Hallandale Magnet High.

Colin Crilley, Vice President of Communications & Marketing for YMCA of South Florida talks about 'Swim for Jenny', a week of free swim & water safety lessons to prevent drowning, 3/25 - 3/29. https://ymcasouthflorida.org/swimforjenny/

Colin Crilley, Vice President of Communications & Marketing for YMCA of South Florida talks about 'Swim for Jenny', a week of free swim & water safety lessons to prevent drowning, 3/25 - 3/29. https://ymcasouthflorida.org/swimforjenny/

Shannon Thomas - Operation Manager & Specialist - We discussed why her and her family started the T5 Foundation, the services that the organization provides to the underserved communities in South Florida. Also discussed was their annual upcoming Easter Day Eggstravaganza.

1. Lisa Spadafina, Director, Miami Dade Dept of Environmental Resources - the importance of the annual Baynanza Biscayne Bay Shore Clean Up, April 13th. http://www.miamidade.gov/baynanza 2 - Eddie Cora, President, Dade County Fair & Expo previews this year's fair & Educational & Community service. http://www.fairexpo.com

1. Lisa Spadafina, Director, Miami Dade Dept of Environmental Resources - the importance of the annual Baynanza Biscayne Bay Shore Clean Up, April 13th. http://www.miamidade.gov/baynanza 2 - Eddie Cora, President, Dade County Fair & Expo previews this year's fair & Educational & Community service. http://www.fairexpo.com

Eddie Cora - President - We discussed how it was The Fair's 72nd year and is happening March 14-April 7, how The Fair is actually a fundraiser because they are a non profit that has provided more than more than $538,462 to students in Miami Dade.

Guest: Tiffani Dhooge, President / CEO talks about services for abused teenagers; continued support for teens aging out of foster care., Gala fundraiser 3/9. http://www.childrensharbor.org

Guest: Tiffani Dhooge, President / CEO talks about services for abused teenagers; continued support for teens aging out of foster care., Gala fundraiser 3/9. http://www.childrensharbor.org

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