Philanthropy in Phocus

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EPISODE SUMMARY: The Little Saint Nick Foundation (LSNF) was founded in 2004 by Raymond Mohler, Jr. at age six. Ray suffered from Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD) a rare childhood hip disorder found mostly in children between the ages of four to six years old that is initiated by the temporary disruption of blood flow to the femur. Feeling fortunate that he did not have a life-threatening nor permanent disease, but rather one that is treatable and fully recoverable, Ray decided he needed to give back to the kids whom he left behind at the hospital who were not as fortunate as he was. Ray’s mission – even at his young age – was to help relieve the fear, anxiety, and isolation experienced by children related to the child hospital visit and recovery. Over the past 18 years, Ray has become a well-respected youth philanthropist. Ray and LSNF have developed many anxiety-relief programs in conjunction with pediatric hospitals and have successfully changed how kids experience their hospital visits, serving over two-million kids.

Website: littlestnick.org

Social Media - 

Facebook: @littlestnick

Instagram: @littlestnick

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/little-saint-nick-foundation/?viewAsMember=true

EPISODE QUOTE: “Not only did this one kid help thousands of kids but he inspired these hundreds of kids give back.”

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Dan Lombard and Mo Vafai as guests.

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One Military Member (Past/Present) and First Responder at a time

Project Refit is looking to change the negative connotation of mental health.

Project Refit is doing this by helping implement and support simple, make-sense programs for military members (past/present) and first responders. We incorporate family into these programs, as well as, creating programs for only military and first responders.

Website: https://www.projectrefit.us/ 

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

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

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/projectrefit/

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How can you get involved with our mission? Special Guests: Sean Duclay & Kilian Duclay

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Use sailing and the ocean as a therapeutic platform to foster healing in our military community. It can be easy to believe that the only ones impacted by war are those who travel overseas to fight it. In reality, the impact of war touches the lives of everyone around the soldier or veteran as well. This community includes active duty soldiers, retired veterans, and family members or friends of our fellow citizens in green. Through our events, we aim to connect the sailing and military communities, in order to employ the curative powers of sailing and curb the veteran suicide epidemic.   

Spread post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and veteran suicide awareness. The first step to solving any problem is to raise awareness of the cause. We do this through our sailing programs and annual events across the country.

Honor and remember Our Mates. We are on the front lines of a war for veterans' mental health at home. Our Mates ensure that the memories of those who lost this battle live on. Carrying Our Mates with us also functions as a physical symbol of just how urgent this crisis is. 

Website: www.sailahead.org

Instagram: Sailahead219

Facebook: SailAhead 

Linkedin: SailAhead

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN: If they really care what happens to a Veteran that is still suffering from Post-traumatic Stress who might take their life. You will have the information to share with them and give the foundation a chance to assist them in their time need and reduce the chances of them committing suicide.

A comprehensive understanding of the struggles faced by Veterans. The importance of developing additional housing, specifically permanent affordable housing and programs to support their needs.

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About Beacon House: Beacon House provides emergency, transitional & permanent housing to homeless and at risk veterans and veteran families. Each year we provide housing, intensive case management and specialized wraparound services to more than 550 veterans. Beacon House tends to every aspect of life for our residents, helping them regain their independence.

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About Operation-Initiative Foundation: Operation-initiative foundation publishes a Resource Manual for veterans and their caregiver, and it is available for free in hardcover, or it can be downloaded from our web at www.operation-initiative.com . Our Foundation also introduces a program called "The Holistic Nucleus'', which is a network of Holistic treatment that can assist in reducing the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress.

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United Veterans Beacon House, Inc.

Website: www.uvbh.org

Facebook: @unitedveterasbeaconhouse

Instagram: @unitedveteransbeaconhouse

LinkedIn: United Veterans Beacon House

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Operation-Initiative Foundation

Website: www.operation-initiative.com

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Learn about WRF and understand that more needs to be done to help our veterans and first responders. If they love their freedom, they should listen and appreciate who gives that freedom to them.

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About Eileen: - Study horses for 20 years- Television Production Business since 1984- Began WRF in 2016- Love my country and love horses.

About WRF: America's Heroes Rescuing America's Icon, giving a second chance to human and horse.Warrior Ranch Foundation envisions a world where veterans and rehabilitated horses realize theirproductive future in society.

Name of your organization: Warrior Ranch Foundation

Website: www.warriorranchfoundation.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/WarriorRanchFoundation

Instagram: www.instagram.com/warriorranchfoundation

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28985329/admin/

EPISODE QUOTE: Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.  

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Programs and resources that are serving Veterans AND the challenges that we face

About Vincent:

Vincent Santilli is currently the CEO/Executive Director of ABRI/HomesfortheBrave, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing safe housing, vocational services, mental health treatment, and life skills coaching to homeless individuals, almost all of whom are Veterans. 

Previously, he held multiple leadership roles in his 30+ years at People’s United Bank, including First Vice President of the Retail and Business Banking Division and Executive Director of the $51 million People’s United Community Foundation. 

About Org: 

With an emphasis on Veterans, ABRI/Homes for the Brave provides the housing and services necessary to help individuals experiencing homelessness return to a productive and meaningful life.

Website: www.homesforthebrave.org

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

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/applied-behavioral-rehabilitation-institute-inc/

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Insight on what we do, why we do it and how people can get involved!

At RISE Life Services we help the community around us with services for the developmentally disabled, mental health population, and individuals with special needs. Led by our dedicated Executive Director, Charles Evdos. Along with our 32 residences, we have an array of programs that include: The without Walls Day Program, Main Street Food Pantry, Huntington Cultural Center, Elevations Clinic, and Sensory Garden. All of our community-based programs focus on elevating lives and lending a helping hand to those who need it. 

About Charles Evdos:

Charles is the Executive Director of Rise Life Services, an Aid to the Developmentally Disabled company. Established in 1980, Rise has 32 residential facilities, 2 “Without Walls” day programs and ever-evolving programs that ensure our special neighbors can live productive and independent lives. Charles is a natural leader with the heart of a philanthropist. Having had an extensive background in journalism and business, he sought to renew his life’s work by helping others. “My career has been built on empowering others and making a difference in their own lives,” says Evdos.

Name of your organization: Rise Life Services 

Website: riselifeservices.org 

Facebook: @RISElifeservices

Instagram: riselifeservices

LinkedIn: Rise Life Services

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The awareness that bullying is real and how we can be a part of the solution to stop it.

About Joe Salamone: 

A Long Island native from North Babylon, is the founder and Executive Director of The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying, a position he has held since 2013. A victim of bullying himself, Mr. Salamone’s vision is simple: to reach as many children and families experiencing bullying as possible. His driving force is to create an environment that keeps the emphasis on the importance of the issue all while demonstrating financial diligence and respect for the public's generous contributions.

About LICAB:

Its mission is to emphasize the importance of bully-free communities on Long Island through education, increased awareness, and therapeutic outlets.

Organization: The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying

Website: https://www.licab.org/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joesalamone43/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joseph.salamone.56

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 Our definition of poverty and how we have the answer in our own personal experiences to solve our society's most wicked problems. What is getting in our way?

An ability to better see themselves and those with differences, to see the simple, yet complex ways we as a society can get to better at solving our wicked problems and how each of us can be part of the work that pains them most.

About Katie:

Katie Nzekwu has a Master of Social Work Administration degree from the University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from MarshallUniversity. She is a licensed clinical social worker in the State of Ohio. Katie’s work at Found Village is informed by her personal experience of living in a detention center for a year as a teenager. Having been served by dozens of therapists and providers as a vulnerable youth, Katie has firsthand experience of the negative impacts of well-intentioned service providers, when the foundation of love, belonging, and safety has not been met. 

About Iloba:

Iloba has a Master of Science in Economics from Miami University and a Bachelor of Economics degree from Marshall University. Before joining Found Village full-time in 2019, Iloba worked as a business strategy consultant and data scientist for 11 years for home healthcare companies including Mercy Health and Care Center. Iloba’ s extensive business strategy experience in the healthcare field allows him to oversee Found Village’s finances and operations as well as create a vision and a plan for executing and measuring Found Village’s relationship-based model of care to serve system-involved young people in Cincinnati. Iloba brings his passion for the city, belief in young people, and business knowledge to his role.

Name: Found Village

Website: www.foundvillage.org

Facebook: FoundvillagecincinnatiIt

Instagram: Takes A Village

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The importance of the results to drive economic support for nonprofits. The money will follow the results. The Membership business model is no longer viable.

About Org: Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey

Helping our members (both Hispanic and non-Hispanic) find expanded business opportunities –through networking and mutual support. Encouraging and facilitating mutually beneficial ties between the private and public sectors. Serving as an active and visible advocate for small businesses in the political process. Actively promoting trade for the New Jersey business community.

About Luis DeLaHoz

The First Vice President, Regional Director Community Lending NJ at Valley Bank and is responsible for helping local small and mid-sized businesses with their financial needs. He also works with businesses to develop strategies for growth, with particular emphasis on the support of organizations with Latino and minority leadership.

Website: www.shccnnj.org

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

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisodelahoz/

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