EASY Community Focus

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...

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...

Guests: Ladi Jenkins, President; Dr. Candace Haynes, Media and Communications Director; In its 47th year, the 2024 MLK Parade & Festivities carries the theme, 'Transforming the Dream'. The event brings the entire community together on January 15th. http://www.mlkparadeandfestivities.org

Guests: Ladi Jenkins, President; Dr. Candace Haynes, Media and Communications Director; In its 47th year, the 2024 MLK Parade & Festivities carries the theme, 'Transforming the Dream'. The event brings the entire community together on January 15th. http://www.mlkparadeandfestivities.org

Guest: President / CEO Mark Dhooge Kids in Distress holds their annual KidHero 5k on January 27th to fund services for children in Foster Care. http://www.kidhero5k.org http://www.kidinc.org

Guest: President / CEO Mark Dhooge Kids in Distress holds their annual KidHero 5k on January 27th to fund services for children in Foster Care. http://www.kidhero5k.org http://www.kidinc.org

Bonnet House CEO, Patrick Shavloske provides a 'virtual tour' and history of this Historic property on Fort Lauderdale Beach, with a focus on the nature, art and classes available onsite. http://www.bonnethouse.org

Bonnet House CEO, Patrick Shavloske provides a 'virtual tour' and history of this Historic property on Fort Lauderdale Beach, with a focus on the nature, art and classes available onsite. http://www.bonnethouse.org

Director of Miami-Dade County's Water & Sewer Department, Roy Coley, provides tips for keeping plumbing working smoothly, and info about financial aid. http://www. miamidade.gov/water

Director of Miami-Dade County's Water & Sewer Department, Roy Coley, provides tips for keeping plumbing working smoothly, and info about financial aid. http://www. miamidade.gov/water

Linda Taylor, CEO of H.O.M.E.S. Inc. (Housing Opportunities, Mortgage Assistance & Effective Neighborhood Solutions) explains the non-profit's affordable housing, neighborhood rehab and other programs. http://www.homesfl.org

Linda Taylor, CEO of H.O.M.E.S. Inc. (Housing Opportunities, Mortgage Assistance & Effective Neighborhood Solutions) explains the non-profit's affordable housing, neighborhood rehab and other programs. http://www.homesfl.org

Kirk Englehardt, VP of Marketing & Communications for the Community Foundation of Broward; and Rebecca Fishman Lipsey, President / CEO for the Miami Foundation together discuss the importance of year-end and legacy giving to support Non-Profits and their services in the community. http://www.cfbroward.org; http://www.miamifoundation.org

Kirk Englehardt, VP of Marketing & Communications for the Community Foundation of Broward; and Rebecca Fishman Lipsey, President / CEO for the Miami Foundation together discuss the importance of year-end and legacy giving to support Non-Profits and their services in the community. http://www.cfbroward.org; http://www.miamifoundation.org

1. Miami Dade County Consumer Advocate, Holly Beth Billington, https://tinyurl.com/38bna8m7 2. PACE Center for Girls, Exec. Dir. Sara Nunez, https://tinyurl.com/4ez5p2kv 3. Humane Society of Broward, VP of Marketing Cherie Wachter, http://www.walk4theanimals.com