In this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Harrison Bernstein, Founder and Executive Director of Soldiers to Sidelines.

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Brad and Ashley chat with Eric Stiles, CEO and President of New Jersey Audubon about the major benefits of being in nature and how time spent in nature is needed now more than ever not only for the people, but for the economy and for the health of communities as a whole. Understanding wildlife around you is for more than the local bird enthusiast. As a fundamental right, it is meant for and benefits all people impacting generations to come.

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In this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Leslie Slingsby, Executive Director and Michelle McDyre, Prevention Education and Outreach Manager at Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center.

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Embrace Kids Foundation supports families whose children are facing serious health issues. Glenn and Armaan talk with us on how they have become a trusted source for families and children during some of the most daunting times they may face in their lives. Families find themselves in hospitals where stress levels and worry are high and Embrace Kids takes their time to get to know the families and through their genuine compassion, have become a beacon of hope in the hospital, an extension of family. Embrace Kids makes themselves present and understands that hard times aren't meant to be and never have to be faced alone. "We're going to uplift every one of our patient families, everyone in our community together".

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Her passion? Music education for all. In this episode we talk with Tamar
Kaprelian who tells us about how Nvak Foundation is shaping the lives of women
and young adults around the world. Giving those who may not otherwise have
opportunities the chance to share their voice, we hear how the introduction of
music has brought communities and individuals immense positive change. Tamar
shares her own journey, and how her quest to create equal opportunities within
an industry have made an impact in more ways than one.

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Making a significant positive impact on the lives of others around the world, Artolution has programs in over 30 countries on 500 different projects, and over 70 artists executing on these programs every day. Max and Stephanie talk with us about what role the arts have in crisis response settings, ways in which they have inspired facilitated opportunities for art to be used as an educational tool, and moreover, the ways art has been used as a vessel for immense healing within communities.

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Newark Trust for Education believes that the right partnerships and continuous desire for improvement are both keys to which children’s development and success is accessed. In this Civic Warriors episode ,we speak with Ron and Natasha on what it takes to create an environment which focuses on maintaining the student’s mental, physical and emotional well-being. As well as what they are doing to help enable students to be the best people they can be, even in times of uncertainty.

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In her home state of Florida, Ashley Vann created the Victory Cup Initiative and has successfully connected over 2,000 business leaders to nonprofit organizations. Tune in to find out how this organization is uplifting, and inspiring others to connect with what’s most important, giving back.

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