H&R Block

Image result for h&r block We had the pleasure of having Gregory Henry, Senior Tax Specialist at H&R Block.  H&R Block is a tax preparation company that offers all the tax services you need. They also offer all the filing options you want. You can file your taxes at home. You can file them at home with an online Tax Pro. Or you can visit an office. Now you have more ways to get your maximum tax refund, guaranteed.

Gregory speaks about their nonprofit referral program that has benefitted over 2,400 nonprofits in the last two years and helped to raise over $1,000,000 in donations for these nonprofits.

They can be reached by phone at 954-421-8215 or on the H&R Block website here. Listen to the program here: 

Children Services Council of Palm Beach County

Image result for children services council pbc We had the pleasure of having Shana Cooper, Public Information Officer of Children Services Council of Palm Beach County.  Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County provides leadership, funding, services and research on behalf of Palm Beach County’s children so they grow up healthy, safe and strong. Their mission is to plan, fund and evaluate prevention and early intervention programs and services, and promote public policies that benefit all Palm Beach County children and families.

They can be reached by phone at 561-740-7000 or on the Children Services Council of Palm Beach County website here.Listen to the program here: 

Achieve Palm Beach County

Achieve Palm Beach CountyWe had the pleasure of having Stacey Watson, Executive Director of Achieve Palm Beach County. Achieve PBC believes our children have a right to equitable access of a post-secondary education in whatever form that may take. Be it a traditional college degree, a professional certification for employment or learning a trade through vocational programs- post-secondary education is for everyone and it is their mission to take the confusion, misconceptions and trepidations out of that process.

They can be reached by phone at 561-375-6653 or on the Achieve Palm Beach County website here. Listen to the program here: 

ChildNet

We had the pleasure of having Ken Brighton, Director of Community Relations and Larry Rein, CEO and President. ChildNet has been chosen by the Florida Department of Children & Families to serve as the Community Based Care (CBC) lead agency in both Broward and Palm Beach Counties. As such, it is the single private non-profit entity responsible for managing the local system of services and supports for the communities’ most vulnerable children.

They can be reached by phone at ChildNet Broward – 954-414-6000 • ChildNet Palm Beach – 561-352-2500 or on the ChildNet website here. Listen to the program here: 

Autism Society of Florida

We had the pleasure of having Stacey Hoaglung President of Autism Society of Florida. ASF exists because persons with autism spectrum disorder have unique capacities and gifts and we are fortunate to have them in our lives. We believe persons with autism spectrum disorders contribute in unique ways to their families and communities. ASF believes that the best advocacy occurs with education and respect and the presumption of competence of all persons.

The mission of the Autism Society of Florida (ASF) is to assure full participation and self-determination in every aspect of life for each individual. Therefore improving the lives of all affected by autism.

They can be reached by phone at 407.207.3388 or on the Autsim Society of Florida’s website here. Listen to the program here: 

 

Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc.

 

 2017-ELC-Broward-Header-wideWe had the pleasure of having Alex Browning, Communiations Director and Adriana Farazola, Family Services Manager of Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc. The Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, mission is to provide the resources, advocacy, leadership, coordination and oversight for early care and education from birth to school-age and to support access to school-age care to ensure children’s success in school.

This in an ongoing process that involves building on existing services, working in cooperation with other programs for young children and coordinating and integrating program funding and services to achieve efficiency, accountability and full effectiveness.

They can be reached by phone at 954.377.2188 or on the Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc. here. Listen to the program here: 

HandsOn Broward

We had the pleasure of having Keely McBee, Marketing & Events Manager of HandsOn Broward. HandsOn Broward inspires, equips and mobilizes people to effect positive change in Broward County. By leveraging the power of people and socially responsible businesses, they transform local communities through meaningful hands-on projects that make a difference.

HandsOn Broward mobilizes thousands of people each year to revitalize schools, parks, playgrounds, nonprofits and neighborhoods.

They can be reached by phone at (954) 233-1300 or on the HandsOn Broward website here. Listen to the program here: 

Youth Activity Center

Image result for youth activity center bocaWe had the pleasure of having Ellen Joy, Executive Director of Youth Activity Center and Harrison Roth, volunteer. The Youth Activity Center provides a quality, enriching after-school program for children in grades kindergarten through 5th grade. Their program emphasizes physical fitness,  academic excellence, character development, and life skills. Their mission is to provide an enriching, affordable after-school program promoting academic achievement, physical fitness and life skills in a nurturing resource-filled environment. They can be reached by phone at 561-305-0074  or on the Youth Activity Center website here. Listen to the program here: 

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Image result for leukemia and lymphoma societyCheck out our interview with DeAnn Hazey, Executive Director of Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Southern Florida and Laura Smith, Light Brigade volunteer. The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. As the leading source of free blood cancer information, education and support for patients, survivors, families and healthcare professionals, LLS helps patients navigate their cancer treatment and ensures they have access to quality, affordable and coordinated care. They can be reached by phone at (954) 7744-5300 or on the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society website here. Listen to the program here: 

211 Broward

Image result for 211 browardWe had the pleasure of having Betty Dominguez, Community Relation Specialist and Tracy Schuldiner, Chief Advancement and Community Relation Officer of 211 Broward. 2-1-1 Broward is the live, 24-hour comprehensive helpline, providing all people with crisis, health and human services support and connecting them to resources in our community. Whether it is a situation where the caller needs help or wants to offer help, 2-1-1 Broward provides every person in the community with a place to turn when they need answers to life challenges, both big and small. They can be reached by phone at 211 or on the 211 Broward website here. Listen to the program here: 

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