This week we had the pleasure of having once again Lauren Zuchman, Senior Director and Kirsten Sleeman, Outreach Coordinator at Healthier Delray Beach. The Healthier Delray Beach Initiative strives to serve as a trusted advocate for the behavioral health needs of the Delray Beach community by creating awareness, encouraging acceptance and equity, and developing a system of care. They can be reached by phone at (561) 703-8691 or on the Healthier Delray Beach websited here. Listen to the program here:
Aid To Victims of Domestic Abuse
We had the pleasure of having Jennifer Ray, Program Services Director of Aids To Victims of Domestic Abuse. Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc. mission is to promote violence-free relationships and social change by offering alternative choices to end violence and domestic abuse. AVDA provides a Community of Hope through their state-certified domestic violence center that offers a comprehensive array of services for all victims of domestic violence including; a 24 hour crisis hotline, emergency and transitional housing, advocacy, counseling and support to help them live violence-free and self-sufficient lives. We also work throughout the community to educate and engage people of all ages in our commitment to prevent violence. They can be reached by phone at (561) 265-3797 or on the Aids to Victims of Domestic Abuse here. Listen to the program here:
United Way of Broward County Commission on Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention
We had the pleasure of having once again Gonzalo Cadima, Director Commission on Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention and Heather Davidson, Director of Public Policy and Advocacy at United Way of Broward County. United Way of Broward County Commission on Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention (UWBCCBH) is a broad based substance misuse prevention and mental health promotion coalition dedicated to reducing negative consequences on individuals, families, and communities. Today, its primary role is to serve as a coalition-building organization that brokers partnerships between federal, state and local agencies to foster, develop, and enhance integrated behavioral health efforts throughout Broward County, while searching for innovative and effective ways to address the issue of substance misuse. They can be reached by phone at 800-334-4568 or on the United Way of Broward Commission on Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention here. Listen to the program here:
HOPE South Florida
We had the honor of interviewing Sheneka Spencer, Director of Development of HOPE South Florida. HOPE South Florida brings hope to the hopeless and homes to the homeless. Their goal is to bring about transformation in the lives of the homeless and hurting through the provision of housing solutions and support services; and to serve as a guiding partner in transforming, educating, and bringing the Christian community into relationship with those served. They can be reached by phone at 954-566-2311 or on the HOPE South Florida website here. Listen to the program here:
Autism Speaks
We had the pleasure of having Melissa DiNuzzo, Field Manager of the Palm Beach chapter of Autism Speaks. Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. They can be reached by phone at 561-465-0054 or on the Autism Speaks website here. Listen to the program here:
Daniel D Cantor Senior Center
Guitars Not Guns
We had the pleasure of talking to Jimmy Rucollo, President of the Florida chapter of Guitars Not Guns. Guitars Not Guns provides guitar lessons to foster children and at-risk youth in a classroom setting with qualified teachers as an alternative to violence. In addition to learning how to master changing from one chord to another, children learn perseverance & discipline and build self-esteem. More importantly, the kids learn to enjoy the interaction and have fun in a group setting. They can be reached by phone at 954-496-6520 or on the Guitars Not Guns website here. Listen to the program here:
Broward Regional Health Planning Council
We had the pleasure of having Regine Kanzki, Division Director, Ruth Thomas, ACA Navigator, Jean -Robert Menard, Assistant and Program Manager at Broward Regional Health Planning Council. BRHPC’s direct service programs serve uninsured and underinsured low-income Broward County residents. These services include Early Learning/School Readiness, HIV/AIDS Planning, Quality Assurance, Eligibility, Housing Assistance, Consumer Advocacy, Mental Health, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, Substance Abuse, Maternal/Child Health and Forensic Re-integration. BRHPC provides coordinated, efficient cost-effective and client-centered services with a diverse workforce. They can be reached by phone at 954-561-9685 or on the Broward Regional Health Planning Council website here. Listen to the program here:
Family Central
We had the pleasure of having Barbara Weinstein, President and CEO of Family Central on The Forum for Nonprofits. Now serving Dade, Broward and Palm Beach county Family Central focuses on early childhood programs and family strengthening programs that focus on the social and emotional development of the children they work with and their caregivers’ ability to: identify, manage and facilitate healthy development for each child in this area. They can be reached by phone at (954) 720-1000 or on the Family Central website here. Listen to the program here:
Habitat for Humanity of Broward County
We had the pleasure of having Jeremy Montgomery, Chief Operating Officer of Habitat for Humanity of Broward County. Habitat for Humanity of Broward brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Habitat Broward offers a “hand up” not a “hand out” to low to very low-income families who are unable to qualify for conventional financing but are willing to work hard to improve their family’s lives. They can be reached by phone at (954) 396-3030 or on the Habitat for Humanity of Broward County website here. Listen to the program here:
The Forum for Nonprofits 