Community View Points

Albert Chester II a pharmacist, entrepreneur, educator, and candidate striving to become the next United States Representative of Florida’s 5th Congressional District came by the show to talk about closing his pharmacy but still in the community as owner and instructor of The Capstone Institute, a post-secondary career school. We talked about the problems people faced ranging from dealing with an inadequate educational system, an unfair criminal justice system, inhumane living conditions and a disjointed health care system. Albert Chester is here to represent the underrepresented and reinvest in the community!

Birthed by Founder, Stephanie A. Jones', we spoke on her desire to become a change agent. Being a new resident of Jacksonville herself, she struggled with making and maintaining empowered female connections! Stephanie who is an independent Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, spoke on the Mental Health Issues, and helping on-profit partner Hubbard House to help women surviving domestic violence. Stephanie's motto is "she who wants friends must FIRST show HERSELF friendly." The event is on Jan. 11! Find out more https://www.womenatwerk.com.

Semone Blair Walker, Entrepreneur, Author, Model, Mother, Over comer called into the show to talk about Awaken the Winner within you! Being iHeartmedia's greatest support in our Sista Strut to build awareness, Meobachi’s mission is to INSPIRE, IMPACT, AND ENGAGE audiences with effective resources that cultivate a sense of wellbeing and personal development. Meobachi, is all about results where they assist clients by identifying their specific goals, and provide engaging content that promote healthy habits from health, fitness, family, nutrition, business, and lifestyle choices etc. Meobachi is a network that brings health awareness and personal development to your front door. Meobachi is geared towards building a community that can influence and sustain each other. By driving success, we create common wealth within our own culture. Our mission begins with YOU! Visit https://www.meobachi.com/about/ and awaken the WINNER in you!!

Barney Spann, Brandon Mack and Ivan Mote, came by the show to invite the community to 8th Annual Healthy Start 5K Run. The purpose of this charitable event is to raise awareness for the importance of living a healthy, fit and smart lifestyle. In addition to the run/walk, healthcare professionals will be in attendance to answer questions and provide insightful educational resources. Proceeds from this event will support the Kappa Alpha Psi Jacksonville Foundation in its goals to support the underserved in the north Florida area. Register https://www.1stplacesports.com/races/healthy5k/ your contributions will help us support the mission to build a healthier Jacksonville.

Robbie Rose from Our Local and LIVE WQIK Morning Show came by the show to talk about his personal experience with Mental Health and combating the Opioid Crisis within his family. Hoping to engage the community so that we can start talking about Mental Health issues and how we as a community can combat the growing Opioid Crisis in our community!

Matt Steinlin of Team Praetoarian came by the show to talk about the campaign for Row4Hope as they partner with Make-A-Wish® Central and Northern Florida. The challenge that the race provides can be a great metaphor for what our wish kids face every day. Team Praetoarian is bringing awareness to their mission and is raising
necessary funds to grant the wishes of children with critical illnesses! Find out how you can help Team Praetoarian Make A Wish come true! Visit https://praetoarian.com/ or https://praetoarian.com/row4hope/.

Asia Bey, Founder, The Second Chance Resource Center of Jacksonville Inc. Asia came by the show to talk about following her passion and started The Second Chance Resource Center of Jacksonville Inc. This is a tax exempt organization that focuses on building stronger communities, through case management and accountability action plans
She also invited the community to support the Second Chance 1st Annual Children's Holiday Dance Regency Square Mall on Dec 26th ! The Willy Wonka theme will wow the community with holiday decorations, sweet treats, healthy snacks and groovy music to get them moving. The goal of this event is to fight social media and encourage socializing. Peer to peer association can increase individual self esteem and promote social awareness as well as building new friends and new memories! Find out more by visiting thesecondchanceresourcecenterofjax.com.

Colleen Rodriguez, CEO of the nonprofit called in to discuss the struggles kids – specifically children in foster care – face during the holidays as well as let your listeners know how they can help through the toy drive. Colleen spoke on the Jewish Family & Community Services and their kicked off for their annual holiday gift drive that will provide more than 1,200 children and 100 seniors with a brighter Christmas this year ! She also mentioned that 80 percent of the people JFCS serves are not Jewish, people of all faiths come together to put smiles on the faces of kids and seniors who may not have otherwise received presents at all. Colleen explained that they need help from the community to ensure these kids and seniors receive what’s on their wish lists.

Racheal Daven, President and Victoria Gallant, Annual Fundraising Chair from Beaches Rotoract Club came by the show to invite the community to ELF at the Alhambra Theater on Dec 12th. The Event is to raise funds to help Beam which does community service and also benefits the 501c3 organization. Funds raised will help feed hunger children in the community through BEAM. For more information on Beaches Rotaract Club and their community involvement visit https://www.beachesrotaract.org

Calvin Matthews CEO of Caribbean Connect US came by the show to talk about their 4th Annual Caribbean Charity Ball and their tireless work in the community by showing love to students in Job Corps, answering the call to help the Bahamas when devastation hit the island, as well as creating events throughout the year to raise funds to help the Caribbean Islands!