Philanthropy in Phocus

They will learn about available services in Nassau and Suffolk Counties for underserved communities. They will learn about the history of the Hispanic Counseling Center and our mission.

Claudia M. Boyle serves as the CEO of the Hispanic Counseling Center (HCC), a multi-service agency in Long Island that provides bilingual and bicultural behavioral health and prevention services for underserved communities. Claudia joined HCC in 2007 as a clinician, delivering individual, family, and group counseling. Over the years, she advanced to roles such as Coordinator of the Kinship Program, Youth and Family Coordinator, and Associate Director, overseeing all HCC programs. In 2021, she was appointed CEO.

Originally from Colombia, Claudia earned her BA in Psychology from Universidad Del Norte and her MS in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Miami. Her professional experience includes counseling, program development, and research, with a focus on Latina women and families. Claudia is deeply committed to community collaboration and addressing the diverse needs of Long Island’s Hispanic population through culturally competent care and innovative leadership.

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Concerned global citizens and philanthropists interested in learning about the issues in Haiti and ways to support a unique, and critical solution to its health care crisis.

Haiti Air Ambulance is dedicated to providing life-saving air medical transportation to critically ill and injured individuals throughout Haiti, regardless of their financial circumstances. As the country’s only nonprofit helicopter emergency medical service, we are committed to enhancing access to timely, high-quality healthcare by bridging the gap between remote areas and medical facilities. Our mission is to support Haiti’s health infrastructure by collaborating with hospitals, clinics, and first responders, ensuring that

every person in need has rapid access to essential care. Through our services, we strive to reduce mortality rates, improve patient outcomes, and foster a healthier, more resilient nation. Our commitment extends to building local capacity, empowering communities through training, and promoting long-term, sustainable healthcare solutions for all Haitians

Organization: Haiti Air Ambulance

Website: www.haiti-air-ambulance.org

#PhilanthropyInPhocus #HaitiAirAmbulance #EmergencyHealthcare #MedicalTransport #GlobalHealth #HealthcareAccess #SupportHaiti #TommyDiMisa

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They will learn about working with the IDD population, what it's like to be a non profit leader and, hopefully have a few laughs.

- OUR MISSION -

We will enrich the lives of those we serve through quality care, a broad range of services, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

- OUR VISION -

To expand our role as Long Island’s center of excellence for providing premier treatment, care, education and support to those with epilepsy, and to individuals with intellectual or emotional challenges.

Organization: EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies

Website: www.epicli.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/epiclongisland

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epiclongisland/?hl=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/epic-long-island

#PhilanthropyInPhocus #IDDCommunitySupport #MentalHealthMatters #EpilepsyAwareness #BehavioralHealth #SupportNonprofits #LongIslandCommunity #TommyDiMisa 

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Participants will discover how to harness the voices and perspectives of our youth to tackle community challenges. While some may feel disheartened by the behaviors of teens, fostering genuine connections can transform them into powerful allies in our efforts rather than seeing them as obstacles.

Katrena Perou is a seasoned collective impact strategist with over 21 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector. As the Founding Executive Director of Inspiring Minds NYC (IMNYC), she specializes in developing transformative community engagement models across various districts in New York City.

Katrena’s previous roles include Director at Groundwork Inc., CAMBA, and Chief Program Officer at Urban Arts Partnership, where she has demonstrated a profound ability to identify and leverage assets within partner communities to create program models and initiatives that unite stakeholders around common goals centered on youth empowerment.

Her work was particularly impactful during the pandemic. She engaged underserved youth and earned recognition in local and national media outlets such as PIX11, CBS, and Good Day NY.

Katrena firmly believes that passion, skills, talent, hard work, and resilience are key to solving problems in any community. This principle has enabled her to make a significant impact, sharing her expertise through TED Talks and participating in various state-wide and national conferences.

Her contributions have been honored with several prestigious awards, including the Al Vann Legacy Award, the Women of Distinction Award from the NY State Assembly, and the Power Women of Brooklyn Award.

Additionally, she was inducted into the Cleveland Heights Hall of Fame.

Katrena began as a standout basketball player on a Final Four team at Penn State University, where she completed her undergraduate degree. She further advanced her leadership skills by completing the Executive Leadership Program for Nonprofit Management at Columbia University. To explore Katrena's passion for her work, visit her inspiring TEDx Talks on YouTube.

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They'll learn about how storytelling and live performance can be impactful strategies to address the climate crisis.

Chantal Bilodeau is a Montreal-born, New York-based playwright, whose work focuses on the intersection of storytelling and the climate crisis. In her capacity as artistic director of the Arts & Climate Initiative, she has spearheaded local and global initiatives for nearly two decades, engaging theatre and educational communities, as well as audiences in the U.S. and abroad, in climate action through programming that includes live events, talks, publications, workshops, artist convenings, and a worldwide distributed theatre

festival. Her work has been presented in a dozen countries and translated into French, Norwegian, Greek, and Portuguese. She is currently working on a series of eight plays that look at the social and environmental changes taking place in the eight Arctic states. She is a Creative Core member of the Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics. In 2019, she was named one of “8 Trailblazers Who Are Changing the Climate Conversation” by Audubon Magazine.

Name of your organization: Arts & Climate Initiative

Website: www.artsandclimate.org

Facebook: @artsnclimate

Instagram: @artsnclimate

 #ArtsAndClimate #StorytellingForChange #ClimateActionThroughArt

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Info about Long Island's most pressing problems, ways in which FCA is working to address those problems and ways in which our neighbors can get involved.

Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds is the President and CEO of Family and Children’s Association (FCA) in Garden City, NY. Under his leadership, FCA, with a $24 million budget, supports vulnerable populations on Long Island. Dr. Reynolds has secured over $18 million in new funding and launched several innovative services.

Previously, he was Executive Director of LICADD, expanding substance abuse prevention programs and increasing services. He also worked with the Long Island Association for AIDS Care for 19 years.

Active in various health and community boards, Dr. Reynolds is a recognized expert on substance use and HIV/AIDS, having authored over 250 articles. He holds degrees in psychology, public administration, and a doctorate from Stony Brook University. A two-time cancer survivor and marathon runner, he has raised funds for numerous charities.

#PublicHealth #CommunityService #SubstanceAbuse #NonprofitLeader #MentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #CancerSurvivor #MarathonRunner #HIVAwareness #YouthPrograms

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Listeners will gain valuable insight about the critical issue of the digital divide, how access to technology can transform lives, and how they can help foster digital equity with a simple donation of a device they no longer use. By tuning in, they will discover how a 15-year old founded Computers 4 People, a leading nonprofit organization that is making a tangible impact and how sustainable innovation can uplift communities and more!

Dylan Zajac is the Founder & Executive Director Computers of 4 People (C4P), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting digital equity and access to underserved communities.

At the age of 15, Dylan Zajac founded Computers 4 People, located in Hoboken, New Jersey and by the age of 20, he expanded operations by opening a second office in Massachusetts. Up to date, Computers 4 People has served more than 3000 individuals and their families and has forged partnerships with over 300 organizations in the NYC and Boston Metro area.

Dylan is currently enrolled as a senior at Babson College.

Organization: Computers 4 People

Website: www.computers4people.org

Facebook: facebook.com/computers4people

Instagram: instagram.com/computers4people

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/computers4people/

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The audience will learn the specifics of what Destination Accessible offers on its website. People should listen to find out how they can get the most out of www.destinationaccessible.org.

About Org: Destination Accessible is a 501c3, whose purpose is to enrich the lives of people with mobility challenges by providing accessibility information of leisure venues (restaurants, parks, theaters, museums, kid-friendly venues, and other popular places.

About Roberta: Roberta was a teacher for more than 40 years. After spending time in a wheelchair, due to a bizarre accident, and having had both her mother and father using wheelchairs at various times, her frustration with lack of information led her to found Destination Accessible.

Organization: Destination Accessible US Inc.

Website: www.destinationaccessible.org

Facebook: Destination Accessible

LinkedIn: Destination Accessible

 #DestinationAccesible #HelpingOthers #WheelchairsMatter

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Kim Cottage is a trailblazer in the recruitment industry and a co-founder of the Philanthropy Network of NY. With a passion for connecting corporate clients with their philanthropic missions, Kim has made significant contributions to the intersection of business and social impact. Her innovative approach has set her apart in the recruitment field, making her a key player in fostering meaningful partnerships between companies and their philanthropic goals.

Elizabeth M. Saitta, MBA serves as the Executive Director of SHRM Long Island bringing a wealth of experience and a passion for advancing the profession by inspiring, influencing, developing, and driving meaningful leadership for SHRM LI’s members and the HR community. With a profound commitment to making a positive impact, she spearheads strategic initiatives and leads the organization toward achieving its goals.

Liz has a proven track record in marketing and business development, with 25+ years of experience in event planning and financial service marketing. She previously held positions at Kuttin Wealth Management and is Owner of Helping Hands Event Services and Co-Founder of Philanthropy Network of NY.

Website: https://pnnewyork.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pnnewyork/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pnnewyork

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/92544586/admin/feed/posts/

 #Podcast #NonprofitLeadership #HelpOneAnother #Nonprofit #PhilanthropyInPhocus #TheNonprofitSectorConnector #KeepConnecting

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Get some ideas about how to:

- Pitch your organization's strengths

- Appeal to individual donors' interests

- Strengthen your organization so it sells better

- Upgrade your communication strategies

- Enhance your evaluation efforts

- Make your mission come alive

Studied organizational psychology, earning a doctorate degree from Univ Minnesota. Started a non-profit research organization, Rainbow Research, Inc, and a spin-off called Effective Communities Project.

Consulted to dozens of major foundations, and engaged hundreds of nonprofits around the country, and internationally. Taught "Nonprofit Program Development and Evaluation" at Johns Hopkins University.

Created a website (EffectiveCommunities.com) to pass on what he and his team have been learning about effectiveness in nonprofits and foundations.

Company: Effective Communities Project

Website: www.EffectiveCommunities.com

Facebook: Effective Communities Project

LinkedIn: Steven E. Mayer, Ph.D

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