Philanthropy in Phocus

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? We believe that our families and communities are better off when mental healthcare is available at every age. However, older adults face multiple barriers to accessing treatment, including stigma, financial cost, transportation challenges, and language. Negative stereotypes are another barrier, as they teach us that depression is a normal part of aging and that older...

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?  - How to support youth at risk of relationship abuse - What help is available to young survivors of dating violence in New York State - How to identify signs of dating violence - How tech-based abuse shows up for young people - Information on how to learn more about dating violence - How the legal system works in cases of dating violence EPISODE SUMMARY: Day One focu...

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? They will know more about the work of Fans for the cure and how they can be a part of it. EPISODE SUMMARY: Since the start of the charity’s annual Baseball Road Trip in 2007, Fans for the Cure has taken part in over 1,200 prostate cancer awareness days/nights at MLB and Minor League ballparks (and football stadiums and hockey arenas) throughout the country. Ed is comp...

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? They will gain knowledge on how to understand the VA process and how to successfully navigate the system to ensure they maximize their benefits. EPISODE SUMMARY: Veteran advocacy 501(c)(3) founded by service connected disabled veterans that offer no cost education and service to active duty, reservist, national guard, veterans and their families. Veteran Advocacy Nonp...

Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT) WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? 1 in 5 people are living with mental illness. The other 4 are family, friends, neighbors and colleagues. When someone you care about develops a mental health condition, it can be difficult to know how to support them while also taking care of yourself. This episode will dive into issues for people living with mental illness but also pay...

Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT) WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? The audience will be able to understand the wide scope of services we offer at POM and the lives that we are transforming and have been for 28 years. I think any feel good story right now in our world is worth listening to! EPISODE SUMMARY: About Lisa: Lisa Gatti has had a lifelong love affair with horses. As Founder and Chief Executive...

Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT) WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens is building a new facility that will serve 16,000 young people inWestern Queens by 2026. The new building will have the first planetarium in Queens, 1000 seat arena,regulation swimming pool, 175 seat backbox among other amenities. By 2030, we are looking to serve 30,000 young people in the borough o...

Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT) WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? They will know more about our endeavors EPISODE SUMMARY: Venture Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation whose primary purpose is to solicit and disburse funds to support individuals with developmental disabilities and own property for those purposes. Founded in 1983, we are dedicated to supplementing the human services Venture Toget...

Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT) WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? We are hoping the audience will learn about One Stitch Foundation and be passionate about helping young athletes who need it most! Let's all stop talking about helping people and actually do it! EPISODE SUMMARY: Guest: Nathaniel "Coach Dee" Lancaster : Head Coach for Michael Jordan's Rucker Park Championship Team in 2010...

Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT) WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? Mental health is a topic that is very much at the forefront of the news these days and for good reason. One of the stark realities to come to light over the past 2 years has been the impact of the pandemic on the mental health and social development of children. With so many interactions occurring in the virtual space, kids were missing...

Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT) EPISODE SUMMARY: Join Tommy D in the attic this Friday, April 14 at 10 AM Eastern when he invites Steve Chassman, Executive Director of the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (LICADD). LICADD's mission is to address the addictive climate of our times by providing initial attention and referral services to individuals, families, and child...

Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT) WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? They will learn all about the free and wonderful services we provide to Long Island families. We are an amazing resource and want more folks to be aware of our services. EPISODE SUMMARY: Lauren Vlachos is the ED for the ADRC. Before joining ADRC in March 2022, Lauren served as the COO for the Suffolk County Boy Scouts. Lauren worked for...

Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT) WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? They will learn more about our organization. EPISODE SUMMARY: Life’s WORC’s mission is to provide services and support that facilitate an independent and fulfilling life experience for people with intellectual disabilities and autism. We envision a community that values, embraces, and empowers people with intellectual disabilities and a...

Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT) WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? The audience will get to hear the great work we are doing in the community and we have expanded our services through Greater Nexus. Our CDFI had one of our best years in 2022 re: number of loans and funds distributed in the community. EPISODE SUMMARY: Justin is a recognized leader with over 20 years’ experience in the private and not-fo...

Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT) WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? How a learning disabled, hispanic used his athletic abilities to further his college career and then take his business to national recognition. EPISODE SUMMARY: Attended and played football at the University of Maryland. Started Coastal Advisors, LLC in 1996. We have insured over 500 Pro Athletes, entertainers, media personalities. Name...

Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT) WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? I hope all who listen will feel empathetic towards babies in need and realize that if all of us do a small good deed (or mitzvah) daily it gets amplified. EPISODE SUMMARY: Born out of necessity at the start of the covid-19 pandemic, Gillick-Goldberg realized families who relied on cash incomes were no longer welcome in their employer’s...

Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT) WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? No one should go without healthcare regardless of their ability to pay. They will see how HarmonyHealthcare Long Island provides for the communities we serve beyond healthcare and how we help with all social determinants of health. EPISODE SUMMARY: About David: David Nemiroff has been the President and CEO Director of Harmony Healthcare...

Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT) ‍ WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? Well, I'm not totally sure who the audience is, but if they are interested in learning more about small nonprofits in the area, I can speak to this! I can also discuss the challenges and rewards of founding a nonprofit--seeing a need in the community and addressing it, as well as how to recruit, train, and maintain a team of volun...

Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT) ‍ WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is not a rare occurrence. SCA is the third leading cause of death in theU.S., affecting more than 356,000 people each year, including more than 23,000 young people under age18. SCA survival rate has remained at about 10 percent for  30 years because we aren’t as prepared aswe should be to help save lives. I...

Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT) WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is not a rare occurrence. SCA is the third leading cause of death in theU.S., affecting more than 356,000 people each year, including more than 23,000 young people under age18. SCA survival rate has remained at about 10 percent for  30 years because we aren’t as prepared as we should be to help save lives. Is...

Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT) WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? To learn about a (still unknown) free and lifelong service for people living with mental illness. The clubhouse model is essentially recovery through work and meaningful relationships. To understand why and how to access this resource. What is Venture House? EPISODE SUMMARY: About Venture House: Venture House is a community based non-pr...

Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT) WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? LIAD is a resource for families dealing with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia . Located in Westbury and accessible from most highways. Our hands-on programs and services are not only for the diagnosed individuals but for the caregivers. We want to make sure that anyone that needs help in navigating this journey can come to ou...

Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT) WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? We have big challenges to tackle in our community. We know volunteering and civic engagement are good for individuals and the community. These challenges have been around for a long time and can feel overwhelming and hard to address and we know they are not being solved with money alone. Challenges like this require meaningful engagemen...

Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT) WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? We aim to inspire others with our efforts to make a difference and bring hope and compassion to those in need. EPISODE SUMMARY: Heather is a mission driven development professional who is passionate about generating philanthropic support to advance the mission of the organization that she serves. She is the Executive Director for Allied...

Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT) WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? Hope. Together we can create systemic change. Omnium is planting those seeds in young people and families with joy and positive energy. Join the fun! See a show, bring us to your school or community, and support belonging. We are creating a template all can follow so we can all thrive. EPISODE SUMMARY: About Org: Circus Omnium was found...