Debra Albo-Steiger - CEO

The Children’s Bereavement Center was founded in 1999 and is a nonprofit 501 (c)3 organization providing FREE Peer Support groups to children (ages 4+), and teens, and Lift From Loss is a division of CBC providing support for young adults and adults in our community who have experienced the death of a loved one. We discussed program, the process of grieving, how their grief support is free and their upcoming Plug Rokin South Florida event celebrating their 25th anniversary.

Gizelle Ortiz-Velazquez - Director

UpSkill Miami is a transformative new fund that invests in workforce development initiatives and facilitates strategic collaborations among underserved populations, training providers and employers in Miami-Dade County to give residents opportunities to expand their skills and land jobs in industry-leading fields. We discussed who qualifies for the training, the type of training offered and the deadlines to apply.

CEO - Nelson Hincapie , Rising Scholar Students Samuel Boyer and Jeenny St. Cyr - Discussed how the Miami dade Foundation raises funds to support students to access quality education and fulfill their academic aspirations. Also discussed was how the Rising Scholar program has changed the student's lives.

and Jordan Webster of the Ground Up Foundation - Discussed his journey from growing up in the streets if Chicago, joining the Ground Up Foundation, giving back to the community and being a part of The Miami Heat family

Brawley - President Above 500 Inc and Markita Heard - President of The Empower Kits - We discussed how the 2 organizations have joined forces. Above 500 offers students at risk access to positive mentorship through various platforms and their "Ignite the Culture" events and The Empower Kits are made up of school supplies that include a QR code that leads to Empower City where students get resources that include mental health support.

Anthony Durden - President - We discussed hoe S.H.E.A.R Inc. provides community services, education and mentorships to the youth. Also discussed was the Black Financial Literacy Expo on 8/26

Chief Wayne Jones and Robyn Mack - Director of Development with Gift of Life - We discussed the duties of newly appointed MBPD Chief Jones and what it means being the 1st black police chief. Also discussed was their upcoming Gift of Life bona marroe registry event on Aug. 22nd.

Executive Director - Kenfra Bullock - Major - Discussed the history of the OBC and the month long activities that lead up to the Battle of the Bands and the big football game between Jackson State University and Florida A&M University

Principals Silvia Tarafa and Pierre R. Edourd - We discussed how the all boys and all girls schools how these academies are part of the Dade County Public Schools system, they are open to middle and high school students and the curriculum that they offer.  STEM

Guest: Charles Williams - Founder Generational Cure is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the mentorship of at risk young people in the Miami Dade community, particularly in Liberty City and Miami Gardens.