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CBS-FM's "Dialogue 101" Public Affairs Schedule
Sunday, August 16, 2008
Avon Foundation
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Carol Kurzig, Executive Director.
The Avon Foundation is a non profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women. Spotlighted the launching of new products to both raise money for and create awareness about breast cancer and domestic violence, two issues that affect a large majority of women. Provided statistics about breast cancer and domestic violence in New York, and discussed the efforts put forth to combat these issues, including fundraising events, and the Avon Breast Cancer Walk in October. For more information, and for a list of products and events, visit avonfoundation.org.
Police Athletic League (PAL)
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Felix Urrutia, Executive Director
Mr. Urrutia is the new head of this heritage organization which has been helping young people in the New York community since the early 1900’s, at a time when there were few organizations that had this role. Discussed the changes and challenges PAL has faced in recent years, and their new 2010 Vision For the Future initiative to maintain the organization’s relevance. For more information visit palnyc.org.
August 10, 2008 - Dress for Sucess
Host Deborah Gordon’s guest was Joi Gordon CEO of Dress for Success, which is a non-profit profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women across the US. Dress For Success helps women become self-sufficient and successful in their career by providing them with professional clothing and the support they need. Discussed the clothing drives, and programs services in place in New York to help foster that goal. If you have clothing items to donate, or for more information, visit www.dressforsuccess.org.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
4:00 am to 4:30 am
Al Meredith interviews Michele Montanez, New York City Walk Co-Chair for Autism Speaks.
Topic: The goal of Autism Speaks to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders by funding global research into the causes, prevention and cure, by raising awareness about autism and the effects on individuals, families and society. (Repeat Series # 878)
Al Meredith interviews Sister Kay Crumlish, Executive Director, and Sister Caroline Tweedy, Assistant Executive Director of Communications and Development for Mercy Home.
Topic: The mission of Mercy Home to assure the quality of life for persons with developmental disabilities through various programs and family support services. (Repeat Series #875)
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Sunday, July 27, 2008
4:00am to 4:30am
Al Meredith interviews Aaron Lapp, Director of Development for Project Morry
Topic: The work of Project Morry, a non-profit youth development organization dedicated to enriching learning opportunities for inner-city children from New York and Connecticut through year-round programs and summer camp. (Repeat Series #879)
Al Meredith interviews Bruce Henry, Executive Director of Covenant House New York.
Topic: Programs and services offered by the nation’s largest adolescent care agency serving the homeless, runaway and at-risk youth. (Repeat Series #873)
As I leave CBS-FM for retirement, I would like to thank you for listening to “Dialogue 101” each week for the past 28 years. It is my sincere hope that our programs have improved your understanding of the important issues that we face on a daily basis, and I hope they have improved your life in some way.
