Philanthropy in Phocus

The act of lighting a candle will not only honor those who have died in service to our country but bring recognition to PTSD awareness month in June. To raise public awareness about issues related to PTSD and help ensure that those suffering from the invisible wounds of war receive proper treatment. We will discuss how VYP’s Mindful Resilience tools, rooted in yoga and grounded in science, are hel...

Perhaps some insight on matching your message to your mission to your image -- and how this may impact your success. About Hit The Books:  Hit the Books (“HTB”) provides after-school educational programs, mentorship, and mixed martial art classes to kids in Harlem aged 6-13 to help our Students progress outside of the classroom intellectually, emotionally, and physically. HTB exposes its Students...

The Backyard Players & Friends are living proof that the kindness, generosity and support of a community can change and challenge the trajectory of a local non-profit organization. Ellen White is co-founder and Executive Director of Backyard Players and Friends. Ellen serves as an integral resource for children with developmental disabilities on the South Shore of Long Island. Typically, stude...

The way how to support this amazing initiative and how you can do the same in your community About Michael Partis:  For seven years, he led social enterprise incubation and equitable community development programming at Young Movement Inc. As Director of South Bronx Rising Together, he facilitated a collective impact initiative dedicated to improving health, grade-level reading and math, and post-...

The audience will learn what binge drinking & high-intensity drinking is along with how to avoid them from happening. Learning to identify alcohol poisoning symptoms is key to helping someone in need- make a call and save a life! Underage folks must be confident knowing that they can make a call for help without the fear of getting in trouble if someone is exhibiting the symptoms. Don't St...

The audience will get a true sense of Linda's dedication to gun safety and ending the epidemic of senseless and preventable gun violence in our country. Linda has turned the ultimate tragedy of the loss of a child into a call for action. Linda believes in celebrating Scott's life, not mourning his death. Ending the epidemic of gun violence is twofold; legislation and education. Linda does...

The audience will get a high-energy view of how the arts are making a big comeback after covid and the excitement of the returning audiences. Not only will they learn about the importance of supporting live performing arts, but they also hear about the importance of supporting a highly successful and well-respected international film festival. Listeners will become energized by this conversation w...

More than likely, at some point in a child’s life, they will need to visit an emergency room or hospital clinic. The statistics on health disparities across the country based on factors such as race, zip code, socioeconomic status, and language spoken are staggering, and for many children, challenges that existed before March 2020 became magnified during the pandemic, particularly in low-income co...

- Discuss challenges that were overcome - What is an effective leader - How do you maximize productivity and pivot when needed  Michael Magro Foundation is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization founded by Paul and Terrie Magro to honor the life of their son Michael, who passed away from leukemia at the age of 13.  The Foundation works with the Cancer Center for Kids at NYU Langone LI Hospital, Stony...

They will understand the process that allowed the development to create the system that will change policing in the most positive way in decades. ‍ Robyn Cannariato ‍ Post Tour Processing is an independent not-for-profit group of committed and concerned retired police officers and police professionals, formed to address a gap in the services available for law enforcement. Tune in for this sensible...

How an almost 100 year old human services organization continues to address the changing needs of those in its community with a social determinant of health and DEIB lens. We hope listeners will walk away from the episode with a better understanding of Little Flower’s work and feel inspired to be an ally in our mission. By tuning in, they can learn more about our programs and how they can get invo...

Information on how to improve the quality of life of senior citizens and families in NYS. María Alvarez is the Executive Director of NY StateWide Senior Action Counci l and Brooklyn-wide interagency Council on Aging. These organizations strive to improve the quality of life of New Yorkers of all ages through consumer leadership, advocacy, and empowerment.   Maria has worked with senior citizens an...

We will learn how to eradicate exploitation before it starts. After learning of and encountering the atrocities of human trafficking, several socially-minded creative activists partnered together to start iEmpathize . We came from varied backgrounds with varied skill sets, but each understood that because exploitation is all around us, we all can and should do something to engage it. Don't mis...

As the world finds its way through the global pandemic and enters the post-pandemic landscape, non-profit organizations are strategically positioned to show leadership and direction in solving some of the challenges communities and sectors face. The Sober St. Patrick's Day® community was born at a local celebration in NYC in 2011—created by Irish -Americans fed up with how the feast day of Ire...

Information on how to overcome the loss of things and the hope of how to start all over again. Renee Vanheel started Every Swipe Benefits Charity in 2014. After losing her home in the 2007 San Diego wildfires, she started an organization called Fired Up Sisters to help the victims and their families. Renee applied for a grant to help fund Fired Up Sisters and won. One of her dear friends working f...

Information about HIV stigma and how to break it. Sarina DiBianca , started 26 years ago in the midst of the AIDS pandemic to help with the mind, body, and spiritual wellness of those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.  She is now an Executive Director with passion and support for those living with HIV/AIDS. She made the jump from corporate to non-profit 10 years ago. "I let my heart lead the...

The help, hope, and healing for people during times of grief, loss, and tragedy through healing art, education, and counseling/support services. Org: About org: Hearts of Hope helps people with trauma and loss and hope so they can heal and grow. Our vision is a sustainable environment of caring, compassion, and hope.  About Judith Pedersen: I have the very best job in the world because I get to ma...

In the world's most carceral state (the US), what is often overlooked is the human cost of locking away people for their crimes, big and small.  The most failed group behind bars is our country's youth.  At Avenues for Justice, we expose the injustice of locking up youth and highlight the human potential that can be captured by providing a second chance to a young person that is caught up...

Ways on how they help people in need, through serving them Cliff Baker proudly served our country as a Sonar Technician on the fast frigate, USS W. S. Sims (FF-1059) in the United States Navy. After experiencing the world and returning to the area, Cliff quickly developed a niche for the many aspects of the foodservice industry with Singer Equipment Company.  With a strong customer service drive,...

Ways on how you can receive support if you are or have been a victim of domestic violence Jennifer Capezza has a diverse background beginning in live theatre production and special events. Transitioning from this to receiving her Master's of Public Administration from LIU Post to enter into the Non-Profit field to focus on special events in the fundraising departments. Along the way she founde...

They will get tools to go and get their dreams come true by working smart every day Founder/CEO of the social enterprise Working for Women , Beth Bengtson , firmly believes that business can and should be a force for social good. She has dedicated her career to designing purpose-driven business practices for corporate clients and her own small business. Working for Women's goal is elevating wo...

A Kid Again brings hope, happiness, and healing to families raising kids with life-threatening conditions. The Greater Philadelphia Chapter of A Kid Again serves more than 230 families in PA, NJ, DE, and NY. We are condition-agnostic, meaning we serve kids ages birth to 20 with ANY life-threatening condition. We also serve the entire family, as the siblings and parents are included in all of our A...

A Moment of Magic operates on the mission of restoring the magic of believing at a time when a child needs to ‘just-be-a-kid’ and reminding them to be brave, strong, and fearless. Kylee McGrane is the Founder and Executive Director of A Moment of Magic Foundation, a President George H. W. Bush Daily Point of Light Honoree, a Sara Blakely and Spanx Red Backpack Fund Recipient, New York Yankees HOPE...

Colorful Talks originated in 2020 from a mom, Vera Jones , living in Astoria, Queens NY who was concerned about the increasing violence and evidence of racial unrest in America. She realized there wasn't a group or organization she knew of that aimed to specifically help parents facilitate positive and healthy discussions about race and diversity with their school-aged children....so she creat...

About Org: The League of YES is a baseball league for children with all "abilities." We are the League of YES because we do not say no to the children or their families. It doesn't matter your age or disability, you can always play baseball with our help! Our mission is to establish and sustain baseball programs for people (of all ages) with disabilities. Our objective is to provide an...