This week we discuss a serious topic with Luciano Todeschni, Campaign Manager and Heather Davidson, Director of Public Policy and Advocacy from United Way of Broward County. The United Way of Broward County Commission on Substance Abuse (UWBCCSA) is a broad based substance use/abuse coalition dedicated to reducing substance use/abuse and all its devastating consequences on individuals, families, and communities. The United Way’s 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 drug-free efforts throughout Broward County, while searching for innovative and effective ways to address the issue of substance use/abuse. They can be reached by phone at 800.334.4568 or on the United Way website here.  Listen to the program here:Â
We had the pleasure of talking to Louis Rosaria, Director of Development and Christine Frederick, Executive Director of The FLITE Center. The FLITE Center is a centralized facility in Broward County for dependent youth to learn the skills needed for independent living. The topics of concentration include, but are not limited to, the importance of completion of education; government benefits, budgeting and banking; job and vocational training; housing options and other essential skills needed to live independently. They can be reached by phone at 
We had the pleasure of interviewing Nancy May, President and Sharon Edleman of Friday Kid’s Pak. As a part of a A Heart Like His Foundation, Friday Kid’s Pak is a weekend food program for local homeless children. A Heart Like His Foundation, Inc. was established to change the world for hungry and starving children. These children have no control over their homelessness or family situation – they are innocent in their circumstances. These at risk children are fed in school during the week, however many leave school on Friday not knowing if they will eat a meal before returning to school on Monday. Friday Kid’s Pak goal is to provide these children a Friday Kid’s Pak containing: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 snacks, 2 fruit cups, 2 milk boxes and 2 juice boxes. The children will receive their Friday Kid’s Pak from a school administrator every Friday during the school year. Please listen to this interview to find out more and hear their mission to change the world. They can be reached by phone at 
We had the pleasure of having Alison Burgos, the founding president of Garage 22. Garage 22 works to create an accepting space that develops a loving culture for foster and at risk boys. Our services include access to mentorship, workshops, clothing, sports gear, a pop up barbershop art, coding and music lab so that they can successfully and independently enter adulthood. They can be reached on the Garage 22 website 
We had the pleasure of having Molly Sims, one of the board of the directors at the Mounts Botanical Gardens in Palm Beach County. The Mounts Botanical Gardens aim to inspire and educate through nature. Its’ cultural, social and educational activities will draw attendees to enjoy, appreciate and learn from this oasis of tranquil beauty. For more information, you can reach them at 
We had the pleasure of having Carmen Nieves, Treasurer and Charter Member and Alexis M., Heart Soul and Service Award Winner of 2016 from the Zonta Club of Deerfield Beach. Zonta Clubs seeks to advance the status of women worldwide by improving the legal, political, economic, educational, health and professional status of women at the global and local levels through service and advocacy. Zontians all over the world volunteer their time, talents and support to local and international service projects, as well as scholarship programs aimed at fulfilling Zonta’s mission and objectives. They can be reached by email at 
We had the pleasure of having Elisa Stone, Director of Development at Covenant House in Ft. Lauderdale. Covenant House Florida works to provide shelter and services to children and youth who are homeless or at great risk. They collaborate with community agencies and organizations and actively participate in community efforts to improve the conditions of families and children. Covenant House Florida advocates with and on behalf of youth to raise awareness in the community about their suffering. Their mission is based on faith and the belief that all children and youth have a right to love, respect, and genuine concern. They can be reached by phone at  
We had the honor of having Kirsten Sleeman, Lauren Zuchman and Dupree Jackson from Healthier Delray Beach on The Forum for Nonprofits. 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 
We had the pleasure of having Marusca Gatto, Director of Operations at the Cornell Museum of Art. The Cornell Art Museum is housed in the restored 1913 Delray Elementary School building on the Old School Square campus. The Museum strives to show nationally and internationally recognized, contemporary artists who create innovative and provocative works of art. Visitors will enjoy intriguing pieces of artwork while discovering new artists and styles. They can be reached by phone at 
We had the pleasure of having Jeremiah Cummings, President of the board and Patricia Fleitas, Conductor and Artistic Director of the Delray Beach Chorale. The Delray Beach Chorale is a long-established choral performance group dedicated to sharing the experience of beautiful music with the Palm Beach County community. They are comprised of qualified and dedicated volunteer singers including professional, semi-professional, and amateur musicians. With sixty-plus members from diverse backgrounds and ranging in ages from 20 to 80. The Delray Beach Chorale rehearse with professional leadership and perform two major programs a year, in Winter and Spring. Their mission is to cultivate the appreciation of choral music through inspiring performances. They can be reached by phone at 
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