This week’s guest was Mark Sauer, founder of Delray Students First. Delray Students First’s mission is to provide tutoring to students in preparation for the SAT and ACT exams. Their program includes life skills such as learning to swim, going on college tours, career planning, and educational and cultural field trips. They can be reached by phone at (561) 819-9907, or on the Delray Students First website here. Listen to the program here:
Tag Archives: 2017
Kids In Distress
This week on the Forum for Nonprofits, we had the pleasure of having Letty Vendrell, Director of Development of Kids In Distress. Kids In Distress of Broward and Palm Beach counties (KID) is a licensed nationally accredited agency working for the prevention of child abuse, preservation of the family, and the treatment of abused and neglected children. KID foster care programs, the largest in both Broward and Palm Beach counties, successfully recruit safe and loving foster families for children in need. KID partners with corporations, organizations, municipalities, schools, and individuals to support its mission and expand services throughout South Florida. They can be reached by phone at 561-272-9619, or on the Kids In Distress website here. Listen to the program here:
Mental Health Association of PBC
This week on the Forum for Nonprofits we had Pamela Gionfriddo, CEO of the Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County. The Mental Health Association works with community partners to advocate for solutions that will improve the lives of people living with mental illness. MHA works with public policy leaders, service providers, researchers, advocates, consumers, and educators to providing the latest news and information about mental health and wellness. Their mission is to improve mental wellness and eliminate stigma in our community through education, advocacy, and by improving access to integrated behavioral health services. They can be reached by phone at 561-832-3755, or on the Mental Health Association of PBC website here. Listen to the program here:
UF 4-H Youth Development Program
This week we had Noelle Guay, extension agent at the UF 4-H Youth Development Program. The UF/IFAS Extension 4-H Youth Development Program uses a learn-by-doing approach to help youth gain the knowledge and skills they need to be responsible, productive citizens. This mission is accomplished by creating safe and inclusive learning environments, involving caring adults, and utilizing the expertise and resources of the University of Florida and the nationwide land grant university system. They can be reached by phone at (352) 846-4444, or on the UF 4-H Youth Development Program website here. Listen to the program here:
Dezzy’s Second Chance Animal Rescue
This week on the Forum for Nonprofits we had the pleasure of having Sandra Dezelan, founder of Dezzy’s Second Chance Rescue. Dezzy’s Second Chance provides homeless dogs and cats in Palm Beach and Broward County with the opportunity to find a new loving home. Located on the Boca Raton, Delray Beach border, Dezzy’s Second Chance is an Animal Rescue that prides itself on connecting individuals and families with the pet of their dreams. They can be reached by phone at 954-588-7045, or on the Dezzy’s Second Chance Rescue website here. Listen to the program here:
Place of Hope
At the Forum for Nonprofits we had the pleasure of having Charles Bender, CEO of Place of Hope. Place of Hope is dedicated to providing a stable and loving family environment for children who are hurting and their families. They are committed to meeting desperate needs in our community by sharing God’s love and placing hope in their lives – one child and family at a time. They can be reached by phone at 561-775-7195, or on the Place of Hope website here. Listen to the program here:
Florida Nonprofit Alliance
This week on forum for nonprofits we had Upendo Shabazz, vice president of the Florida Nonprofit Alliance. Florida Nonprofit Alliance (FNA) provides a collective voice for nonprofits at the local, state, and federal levels to inform, promote, and strengthen the influence of the nonprofit sector. FNA serves as a central resource and referral center for all nonprofits to gather, analyze, and share important sector data, fostering statewide nonprofit communication and collaboration. They can be reached by phone at (407) 694-5213, or on the Florida Nonprofit Alliance website here. Listen to the program here:
Faulk Center for Counseling
We had the pleasure of having Vicki Katz, CEO of the Faulk Center for Counseling. The mission of the Faulk Center for Counseling is to promote emotional well-being through a variety of free and low-cost programs for counseling, therapy, and support. At the Faulk Center, they aim to provide a warm, accepting and confidential environment where people who are dealing with life’s problems are helped to make changes or to cope more effectively with things that they cannot change. They can be reached by phone at 561-483-5300, or on the Faulk Center for Counseling website here. Listen to the program here:
Daggerwing Nature Center
This week on the Forum for nonprofits, we have Sean Mallee, manager and Eydie Cowan, president of Daggerwing Nature Center. Daggerwing Nature Center is set within the beautiful confines of Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park in western Boca Raton. Features include a 3,000 sq ft. exhibit hall with live animals and interactive state-of-the-art exhibits, classroom facilities, laboratory, lobby, reading area, and an elevated boardwalk which takes you on a relaxing journey through a swamp.
They can be reached by phone at 561-629-8760, or on the Daggerwing Nature Center website here. Listen to the program here: 6/6/2017
Center for Independent Living of Broward
On this week’s show we had the pleasure of having Camille Wallace, director of grants and legal services at the Center for Independent Living of Broward. Their mission is to offer assistance to people with disabilities in fulfilling their goals of independence and self-sufficiency. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1978, Congress established the Center for Independent Living in response to individuals with disabilities need for core services focused on independent living skills training, peer support, information and referral, and advocacy. Since 1991, The Center for Independent Living of Broward (CILB), a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, has served more than 100,000 individuals with disabilities in fulfilling their goals of independence and self-sufficiency. CILB strives to enhance the lives of people with disabilities, regardless of age, in Broward, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee counties. CILB is a consumer driven organization focused on providing individuals with disabilities an accessible link to achieving their life’s goals. They can be reached by phone at 954-722-6400, or on the Center for Independent Living of Broward website here. Listen to the program here: 05/31/2017
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