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Sunday, November 1st
March of Dimes - Pertussis Campaign
Host: Deborah Gordo
Guest: Dr. Alan Fleischman
The March of Dimes.... Spotlighted the Sounds of Pertussis campaign, which is an effort to highlight pertussis and educate the community on how to protect themselves, and their newborn babies from contracting it. Provided data about pertusssis, and it's signs and symptoms, and the risks. Discussed Jennifer Lopez as their spokesperson as an effort to reach the Hispanic community which has a disproportionate amount of Pertussis cases. Also discussed the March of Dimes efforts concerning premature births, and screening for newborns. For more information, visit www.marchofdimes.com or www.soundsofpertussis.com.
James Beard Foundation
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Susan Ungaro, President
The James Beard Foundation is a non profit organization that was founded by chefs to honor the legacy of James Beard who was at the forefront of bringing acceptance of America's culinary cuisine. The mission of the organization is to celebrate, preserve and nurture America's culinary heritage and diversity, and the foundation is at the center of America's culinary community and is dedicated to exploing the way food enriches lives. Discussed the ways the Foundation serves the community, by providing workshops and cooking classes to adults and kids alike. Also discussed their annual Awards which honors the best in the field, and raises funds for thier efforts. For more information, visit www.jamesbeard.org.
Sunday, October 25th
New York City Opera
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: George Steel, General Manager & Artistic Director
The New York City Opera was founded in 1943 by former NY Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and is called the peoples opera because of its efforts to make it accessible and affordable for the community. Spotlighted City Opera’s upcoming return to its new home, The David Koch Theater. The new theater provides a state of the art environment for the community, and there will be celebration on November 5 to mark the opening night debut. Discussed the new works that are planned for the season, and their variety of educational programs, which delivers teaching artists, and theater professionals into the classrooms to engage the students and allow them to experience the opera first hand and appreciate its continued relevance in the New York Community. For more information, visit www.nycopera.com.
Sanctuary for Families
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Laurel Eisner, Executive Director
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and Sanctuary for Families is the largest nonprofit in New York State dedicated exclusively to serving domestic violence victims and their children. Provided data about the thousands of domestic violence victims in our community today, and the help that is out there for them and their families. Discussed the services that Sanctuary provides, including shelter, advocacy, and a 24 hour hotline. Discussed how high profile cases such as Rhianna and Chris Brown, affects the issue, and how the new appointment by the President of a Domestic Violence Advisor, will hopefully help future victims. For more information, visit www.sanctuaryforfamilies.org.
Sunday, October 19th
Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Alan Luks
Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City is New York’s oldest and largest mentoring organization, and their mission is to provide mentors to all children in need of caring adult role models, who can help expand their horizons, realize their potential and enrich their futures. BBBS also seeks to train other community organizations and empower them to establish their own mentoring programs. Discussed the organization’s rich history, and provided details about their variety of unique mentoring programs. Stressed the importance of mentors, and discussed the continued need for them, especially male mentors. For more information visit www.bigsnyc.org.
Sunday, October 11th
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Meredith Henning, New York City Director
The American Foundation for Suicide is the leading national organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy, and to reaching out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide. AFSP has been at the forefront of a wide range of suicide prevention initiatives designed to reduce loss of life from suicide. Provided data about suicide, such as the rise in teen suicides, and the fact that there is a suicide attempt estimated to occur every minute of every day in the US. Highlighted their upcoming Out of Darkness Walks taking place in Queens and Manhattan, which is designed to create awareness about the issue. Also discussed their National Survivors Day happening in New York in November. For more information visit www.afsp.org.
Princess Grace Foundation, USA
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Toby Boshak, Executive Director
The Princess Grace Foundation is a not-for-profit that is dedicated to identifying and assisting emerging talent in theater, dance, and film by awarding grants in the form of scholarships, apprenticeships, and fellowships. It was founded to honor Princess Grace after her death in 1982, and over the past 27 years, the Foundation has awarded millions of dollars to theater, dance, and film artists nationwide. Discussed the variety of ways the Foundation helps talented performing artists achieve their goals, and the support the organization continues to provide them during their careers. Spotlighted their annual fundraising awards ceremony, which is held in New York City on October 21. For more information, visit www.pgfusa.org.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Breast Health Initiative
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: D. Magrini, Lesbian Services Health & Education Coordinator/Program Coordinator
The Breast Health Initiative is an outreach of the Whitman Walker Clinic that provides education to the lesbian community about breast cancer and other matters relating to women’s health. Discussion focused on breast cancer awareness as it pertains to lesbians and how they are more likely to go unscreened and untested. Also stressed the need for Lesbians to become better educated about self examinations and breast cancer detection, and to effectively communicate with their health providers. For more information visit www.wwc.org/lsp.
Komen Greater New York
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Dara Richardson-Heron CEO
Komen Greater New York was founded in 1990 by friends of the late television journalist Benita Feurey who are committed to keeping her memory alive by providing breast health education, screening, treatment, and other services to individuals in the five boroughs of New York City, on Long Island, and in Westchester and Rockland Counties. Since its inception, Komen Greater NYC has raised over $40 million. Spotlighted October as Breast Cancer Awareness month, and provided current data about the disease, and discussed how Komen continues to meet the needs of the community. Komen recently held their annual Race for the Cure in New York City, and will continue to take pledges throughout the month of October. For more information, visit www.komennyc.org.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Phoenix House
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Howard Meitiner, President & CEO
Phoenix House is one of our nation’s oldest and leading drug and alcohol abuse treatment organizations for teens and adults. Spotlighted September as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Discussed the state of drug abuse in America and provided information about treatments. Discussed the current rash of reality shows about addiction and the positive and negative aspects of those types of shows. Also discussed the Obama administration’s efforts to provide more resources for those suffering from addiction and also to focus on the causes of addiction and help prevent the problems before they start. For more information visit www.phoenixhouse.org.
Young Adult Library Services Association - YALSA
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Linda Braun, President
The Young Adult Library Services of America or YALSA is a division of the American Library Association, which supports librarians by providing them with training, and continuing education so they can meet the needs of their communities. Focused on Teen Read Week, which is a national program held from October 18 through October 24, and is an initiative designed to promote pleasure reading for young people, so they begin to think of it as being not only fun, but also as an opportunity to experience the world around them. Discussed the special events that libraries throughout all 5 boroughs will be sponsoring throughout the week. Also, discussed the changes in libraries and how they have grown to meet the challenges of competing with modern technology. For more information click here.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
The Nature Conservancy
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Kathy Moser, Deputy Director
The Nature Conservancy was founded in 1951 and is now the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. The Conservancy has protected more than 119 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide discussed some of the ways they help to protect habitats and some of the threats to conservation including involving forests, and ecosystems. For more information, visit www.nature.org.
Make A Wish
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Jay Patrick, Dir. of Corporate Alliances
The Make a Wish Foundation of Metro New York is the local chapter of the organization that was started in 1980, and has grown to a network of over 25,000 volunteers whose mission is to grant wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions, and help enrich their lives. Discussed the way the organization works, shared some of the kinds of wishes that have been granted, and provided ways the community could help. For more information, visit www.wish.org or www.metrony.wish.org.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
White Plains Medical Center Prostate Cancer Clinic
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guests: Dr. Seth Lerner, Director and Joe Cavalli, Prostate Cancer Survivor
Focused on prostate cancer awareness, and Dr. Lerner provided specific information about the disease. Discussed the variety of risk factors, and the best way to treat the disease should there be a diagnosis. Also discussed the importance of early screening, and highlighted the latest screening methods. Spotlighted various treatment options, including the new minimally invasive options. For more information, visit www.prostateprogram.org.
Prostate Cancer Awareness
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Joe Cavalli, Prostate Cancer Survivor
Joe Cavalli detailed his personal story of surviving prostate cancer, and stressed the importance of learning our family history and early treatment. Also advocated the T.E.A.M approach (Testing, Education, Awareness & Management) for prostate awareness, which focuses on the need for using a team consisting of your urologist, primary care physician, and family to help you deal with a prostate cancer diagnosis.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
NYC & Company
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: George Fertitta, CEO
NYC & Company was developed to create awareness about all the great things about New York City. Mr. Fertitta was chosen by Mayor Bloomberg to spearhead the initiative to promote the City throughout the world. Spotlighted NYC and Company’s two latest efforts: Fashion’s Night Out which will be held on Thursday, September, 10 and many of the city’s retailers will be holding special events and staying open until 11pm. Fashion’s Night Out is a collaboration between NYC & Company, CFDA, and Vogue to help struggling retailers, and boost the economy. During the same week, NYC & Co. will host NY400 Week, commemorating the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s arrival in New York Harbor and will be a weeklong citywide celebration of the relationship between New York City and The Netherlands, and will culminate with Harbor Day on September 13. Harbor day will become an annual event to celebrate New York’s waterfronts, and the day will offer a variety of experiences including free ferry rides, free bike rides, and sailing races. For more information about Fashion’s Night Out and NY 400 Week, visit www.nycgo.com.
Council of Fashion Designers of America
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Steven Kolb, Executive Director
The Council of Fashion Designers of America, (CFDA) is a non profit association made up of many of America’s foremost fashion and accessory designers. The organization serves to promote the appreciation for the fashion arts, as well as raise the artistic and professional standards of the industry. Discussed CFDA’s advocacy work on behalf of designers, as well as their philanthropic efforts. Also, spotlighted the CFDA’s collaboration with NYC & Company and Vogue on Fashion’s Night out. On this night, many designers will be at various events throughout the five boroughs, meeting their customers, and providing a unique opportunity for the New York Community to “meet the face behind the label”, and help boost the economy. Many retailers will also be holding clothing drives to benefit The NY AIDS fund. For more information visit www.cfda.com.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
The Recovery Project
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Candy Finnegan, Addiction Specialist and Interventionist
The Recovery Project was created to break the stigma of addiction, raise national awareness that addiction is a treatable disease and prove that recovery is possible. The organization celebrates people in recovery and pays tribute to those who support them including treatment providers, family and friends. Provided data about drug and alcohol abuse in America today, and discussed intervention treatments. Spotlighted the Recovery Project Rally, which will be held in New York City on September 12 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. For more information, visit www.therecoveryproject.com.
Montel Williams MS Foundation
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Montel Williams, Talk Show Host
Montel Williams founded the Montel Williams MS Foundation in 2000 after he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The Foundation’s primary mission is to provide grants to agencies working in the field of research to find a cure for MS. Discussed his personal battle with the disease which includes bouts of depression. Provided data about MS, and emphasized the need for more people who are living with the disease to not give up, but to take care of their bodies and learn to live well. Spotlighted the Foundation’s 3rd annual 5K Westchester Walk to Defeat MS, which will be held on Sunday, September 27, and provide an opportunity for those who are affected by MS to come together and raise funds and awareness about the disease. For more information or to register for the Walk, visit www.montelms.org.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Jewish Guild for the Blind
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Dr. Roy Cole, Director of Development
The Jewish Guild for the Blind is a not-for-profit, agency located in Manhattan that serves persons of all ages who are visually impaired, blind and multidisabled. The Guild offers a broad range of programs that include medical, vision, low vision, psychiatric and rehabilitative services, and educational training programs for independent living. Spotlighted their efforts in combating diabetes related vision loss, and discussed their new initiatives designed to help that effort. Also discussed their broadcasting network, which provides audio of newspapers to the vision impaired. For more information, visit www.jgb.org.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Goddard Riverside Community Center
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Stefan Russo, Executive Director
Goddard Riverside Community Center has been an upper west side fixture since the late 1950's and provides services for over 16,000 community residents scanning different age ranges, and populations including children and seniors. Discussed Goddard's development of affordable housing for people who are edlerly and on fixed incomes, as well as the homeless, and reiterated the continued need for the services they provide. For more information, visit www.goddard.org.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Volunteers of America/Operation Backpack
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Joe Trentacosta
Volunteers of America is one of the nation's oldest and largest faith-based human service organizations, and serves more than 1,800,000 people each year. Volunteers of America-Greater New York is the largest, with close to 70 programs in the tri state area including the Mid-Hudson Valley region, Northern New Jersey and Southwestern Connecticut. Volunteers of America is one of the largest private providers of services to the homeless in the area. Spotlighted Operation Backpack, which is the organizations annual back-to-school drive, is where they will hope to collect backpacks filled with school supplies for the 11,000 school-age kids living in the New York City's homeless shelters. For more information, or to donate a backpack, visit www.operationbackpacknyc.org.
Reach Out and Read of Greater New York
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Traci Lester, Executive Director
To help commemorate the 10th anniversary of Reach Out and Read, Mayor Michael Bloomberg recently decreed August 9th through August 15th as Reach Out and Read Early Literacy month, which is designed to create awareness about how important it is for parents to read to their children starting at 6th months. Reach out and Read was founded in 1989 by pediatricians and early childhood specialists to deliver early literacy counseling and support to children and families to help with the critical years of development. Discussed the variety of programs and services the organization provides including holding book drives, training nurses and physicians, and obtaining funding and other resources to help in the effort. Spotlighted all the happenings surrounding Literacy Week and how the community can become involved. For more information, visit www.reachoutandreadnyc.org.
Sunday, August 3, 2009
Lymphoma Research Foundation
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Jennifer Mills, Director of Patient Services
The Lymphoma Research Foundation is the non profit organization dedicated to creating awareness about and funding research for lymphoma which is a type of blood cancer that occurs when white blood cells that help protect the body from infection and disease-begin behaving abnormally. Discussed the signs and symptoms of Lymphoma, the new promising research on the horizon, and the different treatment options available. For more information visit www.lymphoma.org.
Project Morry
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Aaron Lapp, Director of Development & Communications
Project Morry is a nonprofit year-roun youth development organization tha provide children with experiences that would otherwise not be available to them where they benefit from a network of support and gain increased social skills, enhanced self-esteem, positive core values and a greater sense of personal responsibility. Discussed the way the programs work, and the multi-year comitment the parents and each child has to make. Also discussed the Project Morry residential camp, which not only provides fun acitivities for kids throughout the summer, but is also a great vehicle for learning, where the kids attend schools and meetings, and can frequent the unique camp library housed in a cabin on the ground. For more information about volunteering or sending your child to Project Morry, visit www.projectmorry.org.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Real Medicine Foundation
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Dr. Martina Fuchs, Founder
Dr. Fuchs founded The Real Medicine Foundation in 2005 after working in Sri Lanka for tsunami relief and seeing all the devastation in this area and the children and their families whose lives remain shattered long after aid for the immediate needs has been provided. Discussed their work helping those who are too poor and who live in areas too remote to reach hospitals or doctors, including establishing and sustaining clinics, providing heart surgeries and long-term medication for children; and supporting schools. Spotlighted their humanitarian efforts in Sudan, and their new first of it’s kind college for nurses scheduled to open in October of 2009 For more information, visit http://www.realmedicinefoundation.org/.
NeighborWorks
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Susan Jouard, Communications & Public Affairs
Neighborworks America is a national nonprofit organization created by Congress to provide financial support, technical assistance, and training for community-based revitalization efforts. This organization helps those who are purchasing new homes by providing education, loan assistance, and insurance information. Discussed the recent rash in foreclosures, and spotlighted the organization’s efforts to educate the public about the free help that is available to them. Also discussed how homeowners can prevent being victimized by foreclosure scams. For more information, visit www.nw.org.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Carter Burden Center for the Aging
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: William J. Dionne
The Carter Burden Center for the Aging, Inc. promotes the well-being of elderly residents in New York through a broad array of direct social services and volunteer programs that is oriented to individual, family, and community needs. Carter Burden Center is dedicated to supporting the efforts of older people to remain in their own homes living independently, safely, and with dignity. Discussed data about the aging community including the fact that many people are living longer than ever which creates a greater need for organizations such as theirs. Also, discussed the variety of services the organization provides including legal guidance, transportation; food for both those who visit the center, and the homebound elderly; and also socialization and recreation services. For more information, visit www.burdencenter.org.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Jazz for Kids
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Joann Diaferio
The Jazz Standard Discovery Program (JSD) is a program that offers children the opportunity to attend free afternoon performances featuring various professional jazz groups. The program is interactive, and consists of entertaining and educational workshops. The Jazz Standard Youth Orchestra gives student musicians the opportunity to play exciting new arrangements, and connect with the music in a fun environment. For more information, visit discoverjazz.org.
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Carol Ansley, CEO
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition is an organization whose mission is to raise awareness and promote education about ovarian cancer. The Coalition is committed to improving the survival rate and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer. Discussed the NOCC’s Break the Silence Campaign, which is a national education campaign not only created to increase awareness about the issue, but also to encourage public dialogue about the symptoms and risk factors of ovarian cancer among women and their physicians. For more information, visit ovarian.org.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Foundation For Health Care Coverage
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Ankeny Minoux, President
The Foundation For Health Care Coverage is a non-profit public organization formed in 2004 whose mission is to focus on the uninsured and provide them with educational tools . Discussed the increasing problem of uninsured and underinsured in our community due to the current economic downturn. Provided data about free and low-cost health care coverage options that are available to the community, and discussed FHCE’s Options Matrix booklet, and their live 24 hour helpline service devised to help communities find the best coverage options for them. For more information, visit www.coverageforall.org or call the help line at 800-235-1317.
LongHouse Reserve
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Matko Tomicic, Executive Director
LongHouse Reserve is a non-profit museum on the East End of Long Island founded by renown textiles designer Jack Larsen, that contains an arboretum and sculpture gardens and whose mission is to exemplify living with art in all forms. Discussed the unique environment of Longhouse and the philosophy of combining art, nature, aesthetics, and spirit. Also discussed their current exhibitions, sculpture, and their variety of educational programs offered to the community. Spotlighted their school tours, family activities and workshops, and the recent Photography awards, which recognized the work of the school children in the community. LongHouse will host their annual fundraising event on July 18, which is also unique and honors legendary weaver and humanitarian, Carol Cassidy. For more information visit www.longhousereserve.org.
Sunday, June 27, 2009
The Fresh Air Fund
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Jenny Morgenthau, Executive Director
The Fresh Air Fund is a not-for-profit agency that has provided free summer experiences in the country to more than 1.7 million New York City children from disadvantaged communities since 1877. Each year, thousands of children visit volunteer host families in 13 states and Canada or attend one of five Fresh Air Fund camps. Discussed the Fresh Air Fund’s history, their Friendly Town camps, and other programs. Provided details on how the community can host Fresh Air Fund children, and how kids can join one of the camps. For more information, visit www.freshair.org.
Hudson Perinatal Consortium – Post Partum Depression (PPM)
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Marianne Moore, Executive Director
The Hudson Perinatal Consortium serves as the leading agency in Hudson County, New Jersey that provides maternal and child health services; and whose mission is to meet their healthcare needs and coordinate education, outreach and advocacy. Spotlighted Post Partum Depression in women, which is mood disorder that affects women who have just given birth. Provided data about PPM , and discussed how women can better cope with it, and treat it. Stressed the importance of women who experience PPD to not consider it a sign of personal weakness or a character flaw, and communicate with their health care providers and their family about their suffering. For more information visit www.njspeakup.gov or www.hudsonperinatal.org.
Sunday, May 31st, 2009
Parrish Art Museum
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Terri Sultan, Executive Director
The Parrish Art Museum is devoted to the collection, preservation, interpretation and dissemination of American art with particular focus on the art of the East End of Long Island. The Museum is committed to bringing art and people together in its education and outreach programs. Discussed the Museum’s programs, collections, educational activities and publications and spotlighted their Mixed Greens exhibition, which celebrates the region’s long tradition of creativity and innovation. Also, highlighted the Museum’s annual Landscape Pleasures event which features symposiums and garden tours. For more information visit www.parrishart.org.
Jeffrey Modell Foundation
Host: Deborah Gordon
Guest: Fred Modell, Co-Founder
The Jeffrey Modell Foundation was established by Vicki and Fred Modell in memory of their son Jeffrey, who died at the age of 15 of pneumonia due to an underlying Primary Immunodeficiency disease. The Foundation is dedicated to early and precise diagnosis, meaningful treatments, and ultimately cures of the disease. Discussed the warning signs, symptoms, and the need for screening, and increased awareness, because cases of the disease are increasing, although many remain undiagnosed. For more information, visit www.info4pi.org.
