On this episode of the Hope Exists Podcast, Sheriff Scheffler discusses the Atlantic City Leaders in Training program with special guests, Retired Judge Mark Sandson, Boys and Girls Club Teen Center Director Tracy Parker, and Ambrose Gray of the Leaders in Training program.

The Atlantic City (LIT) Leaders in Training Workforce Development program targets Atlantic City’s at-risk youth. Its concept resulted through the pulling together of concerned stakeholders in Atlantic City in 2019, resulting from several youth deaths during that summer. What started as a program of 20 at-risk youth in 2019 has grown to 500+ at-risk youth receiving mentoring, workforce, and life skill development.  https://litnj.org

On this episode of the Hope Exists Podcast, Sheriff Scheffler discusses youth programs with special guest Hector Tavarez, Executive Director of the Egg Harbor Township Police Activities League. The EHT PAL provides the space and leadership for incredible STEM and Robotics programs and many other activities for Atlantic County youth. Learn what they offer and about their exciting new Buddy’s Adventure Zone.

On this episode of the Hope Exists Podcast, Sheriff Scheffler discusses resiliency in our youth with Michael McKnight, M.A. Special Education.  McKnight has a passion for creating and supporting Reclaiming Environments for “at-risk” children, youth, and the adults who serve them. Mcknight leads us through a deeper understanding of how to implement strategies that help develop resiliency in youth and engage the community in building a culture that supports the needs of our most at-risk youth.

On this episode of the Hope Exists Podcast, Sheriff Scheffler discusses Youth Mental Health First Aid with Jaime Angelini, MA, DRCC, AMTP-Statewide Director of Disaster Services and Special Projects for the Mental Health Association in NJ and Victoria Johnson, LSW, MSW-Director of Behavioral Health Services of the Boys and Girls Club in Atlantic City.

On this episode of the Hope Exists Podcast, Sheriff Scheffler discusses the role that local Community Health Workers (CHW’s) play in Atlantic County. Special guests include Karajenae Peak, Mike Davis from the Atlantic City Boys and Girls Club, and Victoria Martinez from the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office.

On this episode of the Hope Exists Podcast, Sheriff Scheffler discusses the current state of food insecurity and community feedings with special guests Andre Murphy of the Community Feeding Tour, and the Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City’s very own “Chef Pam.” Both of their organizations have helped feed and nourish the people of Atlantic County during the ongoing pandemic.

On this episode of the Hope Exists Podcast, Sheriff Scheffler discusses the state of civility in our society and how to move forward with Lewis Z. Schlosser, Ph.D., ABPP, Managing Partner at The Institute for Forensic Psychology, William J. Hughes Jr., an attorney with Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C, and William Mazur, Strategic Account Manager & Public Safety Liaison at Acadia Healthcare.

On this episode of the Hope Exists Podcast, Sheriff Scheffler discusses the Atlantic City Arts Foundation with special guests Joyce Hagan, Executive Director of the ACAF, and Lisa Honaker, President of the ACAF. We will learn about the history of the foundation, current projects, and how to get involved.

On this episode of the Hope Exists Podcast, Sheriff Scheffler and co-host Tiffany (BGCAC member) discuss what it has been like to be resilient through a global pandemic with special guest Jackie Grace, (Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Tropicana Atlantic City) and Stephanie Koch (CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City).

On this episode of the Hope Exists podcast, Sheriff Scheffler and special guest co-host William (BGCAC member) discuss the Cycle of Addiction with Lisa Bee (Matthew Bee Memorial Fund and Angels in Motion) and Rob Snyder (Enlightened Solutions).