Philanthropy in Phocus

Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT)

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

To learn about a (still unknown) free and lifelong service for people living with mental illness. The clubhouse model is essentially recovery through work and meaningful relationships. To understand why and how to access this resource. What is Venture House?

EPISODE SUMMARY:

About Venture House: Venture House is a community based non-profit mental health agency that provides free and life long services to individuals living in NYC with serious mental illness. Venture House utilizes an internationally recognized approach to psychosocial rehabilitation, known as the Clubhouse Model, which originated in NYC and has since been replicated in 33 countries around the world.

About Juliet Douglas: Experienced CEO providing over 20 years of clinical and administrative oversight in the field of mental health. Business development and grant-writing expertise. Knowledgeable in evidence based practices, supporting the use of data to drive strategy and promoting strength based, person centered approaches to psychosocial rehabilitation. Proven track record of expanding funding resources, facilitating partnerships and affiliations among various entities: service providers, business leaders, elected officials, and other community stakeholders. Instrumental in supporting the goals of Medicaid Redesign, including HCBS service delivery.

Name of organization: Venture House

Website: www.venturehouse.org 

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

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/venture-house 

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Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT)

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

LIAD is a resource for families dealing with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Located in Westbury and accessible from most highways. Our hands-on programs and services are not only for the diagnosed individuals but for the caregivers. We want to make sure that anyone that needs help in navigating this journey can come to our professionals for help and support. 

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EPISODE SUMMARY:

About Tori: Tori has been the Executive Director of the Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia (LIAD) Center since 2015; however, her history with the organization goes back to 2003, when she began as a Social Worker with the organization then called the Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation (LIAF).

It is under Tori’s leadership that LIAF became the LIAD Center, representing the organization’s continuing evolution to meet the changing needs of the ever-increasing population of those on Long Island who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Tori is a zealous advocate for LIAD Center, pushing the organization to step to the forefront of community and professional education about cognitive impairment.

About LIAD Center: We are passionate about what we do — it’s in our roots. Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center was originally founded by five Long Island women in 1988. Our founders are like millions of other Americans impacted by Alzheimer’s — they had a parent or grandparent with Alzheimer’s disease and shared the frustration of not knowing where to turn for much-needed help. 

Out of this dire need, our founders decided to be their own solution, and the Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center was started. Today, we’ve spent 30 years providing supportive community-based services to Alzheimer’s families in Long Island. 

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Website: lidementia.org 

Facebook: Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center 

Instagram: liadcenter 

LinkedIn: Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center and Tori Cohen 

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Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT)

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

We have big challenges to tackle in our community. We know volunteering and civic engagement are good for individuals and the community. These challenges have been around for a long time and can feel overwhelming and hard to address and we know they are not being solved with money alone. Challenges like this require meaningful engagement from across the community if things are going to change in a sustained way. “Civic engagement confers a sense of empowerment, agency, and efficacy in oneself, others, and institutions. Taken together, this adds up to greater hope, health, and well-being” in a community. 

EPISODE SUMMARY:

About Volunteer New York!: is THE central place for volunteering in Westchester, Rockland, and PutnamCounties. We are a one-stop resource devoted to increasing volunteerism and delivering impact in these communities. 

About Jeanette: Jeanette joined Volunteer New York! in 2010 and became Executive Director in July 2020 after serving as an Executive Fellow for Capacity Building and Networks with Points of Light. In her previous role as Deputy Executive Director, Jeanette focused on mission delivery, overseeing programmatic strategy and cohesion and supporting revenue generating specifically related to corporate outreach.

Website: https://www.volunteernewyork.org/ 

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

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/volunteernynow/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true 

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Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT)

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

We aim to inspire others with our efforts to make a difference and bring hope and compassion to those in need.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

Heather is a mission driven development professional who is passionate about generating philanthropic support to advance the mission of the organization that she serves. She is the Executive Director for Allied Foundation, a for-impact, 501C3 organization committed to improve the health and well-being of people in the community. Her career in development spans 20 years and she has held leadership positions in healthcare, higher education and social service agencies. Heather also spent 7 years building brands for national products including Post Kids cereals, Avon, US West and Tri-State Cadillac. She is happily married to Kevin and mom to Jack, Katie and Linda.

Website: www.alliedfoundation.org 

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

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

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

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Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT)

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

Hope. Together we can create systemic change. Omnium is planting those seeds in young people and families with joy and positive energy. Join the fun! See a show, bring us to your school or community, and support belonging. We are creating a template all can follow so we can all thrive.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

About Org: Circus Omnium was founded on the belief that full inclusion and representation in the arts lead to self-actualization, increased tolerance, and a better society. Through the celebration of our diverse cast, crew, and staff with multiple abilities and providing access for audiences of all abilities, we demonstrate that anything is possible-all people can achieve their greatness regardless of their challenges (physical, emotional, neurological, or societal).

About Lisa: Lisa Lewis began her career as a graduate of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College. She has a BA from Brandeis University and earned a Master’s Degree in Clown/Circus History from NYU, co-founded the Super Scientific Circus, and spent many years working with the Big Apple Circus in multiple capacities. 

Lisa’s passion for sharing the magic of the circus combined with her many years of experience inspired her to reimagine the art form of circus for 21st Century audiences asOmnium: A Bold New Circus. Sharing in the joy and excitement of the performing arts is an experience that should be available to everyone, regardless of background,race, gender or ability. Omnium makes that happen.

Name of your organization: Omnium Circus

Website: www.Omniumcircus.org 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OmniumCircus.org 

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/68002371 

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

They will learn important information on how to help children and teens who are struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, suicidal thinking, and other challenges, all of which have been greatly exacerbated by the pandemic. They will learn that they are not alone and that there is compassionate, expert help available for their families.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

About North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center: is the preeminent not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island. Dedicated to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children and families, the Guidance Center leads the way in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, training, parent education, research and advocacy. 

About Kathy Rivera: She is the Executive Director and CEO of North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center. Ms.Rivera took on the leadership role at the Guidance Center in June 2021 and has been successfully managing the operations of the renowned agency during the unprecedented mental health crisis brought on by the pandemic, which has created an epidemic of anxiety, depression, and fear among our children and teens. Ms. Rivera has 22 years of experience as a social worker, along with management expertise. Her deep knowledge of clinical treatment, mental health policy, and agency operations provides profound insights and perspective on the ever-changing landscape of mental health.

About Jennifer Rush: Associative Executive Director, has a diverse operations background in medical, educational, and community-based services, including hospital and substance abuse settings at Northern Berkshire Health care and the Brattleboro Retreat. Most recently, Ms. Rush was the Vice President of Residential and Clinical Services at Berkshire County Arc in Pittsfield, Mass., where she oversaw all residential services, including the autism outreach services program and the brain injury services program. 

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Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am (EDT)

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

More information about what the Imagine Award really is

EPISODE SUMMARY:

Ken Cerini is the founder and managing partner of Cerini & Associates, LLP. Like many of the nonprofits he serves, Ken is passionate about making a difference, believing that it is important to be deeply invested in every client relationship and providing real value to each of his clients. 

He is one of the top accountants/consultants in the State of New York working with special education providers, is well versed in nonprofit issues, and also is heavily involved in the healthcare industry.

Website https://imagineawardsli.com/ & https://nycimagineawards.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImagineAwardsLongIsland & https://www.facebook.com/NYCImagineAwards 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imagine_awards/ & https://www.instagram.com/nyc_imagineawards/

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

They will learn more about the Nonprofit Resource Hub, how the association provides education, resources, support and services to nonprofit organizations. The audience will also learn about the Hub's first half day professional board development conference taking place on November 15th in NYC.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

Alison La Ferlita serves as the Executive Director for the Nonprofit Resource Hub. She is widely recognized as a strong and committed advocate of business and community development. She is the CEO of Plum+ Copper, LLC, an executive management consulting firm supporting nonprofit organizations and trade associations and an active community volunteer, having served on the boards of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Association for Professional Fundraisers, Long Island (AFPLI), and participates in the Long Beach Community Collaborative(LBCC). 

In addition, she serves as a Parent Advocate for parents of children with special needs and has served as a foster mom to rescue dogs. In 2021, Alison was recognized for her work and honored with a Women of Distinction Award, presented by Assemblywoman, Melissa Miller. She and her husband of 19 years reside in Long Beach and is the proud mom to two great boys, Shane and Reilly and dog mom to Bear and Maisy.

Name of your organization: Nonprofit Resource Hub

Website: nonprofitresourcehub.org

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

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

Listeners will learn why it is important to take care of themselves while they are caring for others.They will learn some of the physical and emotional impacts of being a caregiver and what they can do to help themselves to be healthier and, hopefully, happier. And they will learn how Nancy's House is here to help and the many programs we offer.

EPISODE SUMMARY:

About Elissa: Elissa Lewin is a licensed psychologist, marriage and family therapist, serial caregiver and founder of Nancy's House. The programs that Nancy's House provides are informed by the combination of Elissa's caregiving experience, research in the field of caregiving, and her training as a psychologist.

About Nancy's House: Nancy's House breaks the isolation and exhaustion that can come with taking care of someone who is chronically ill or disabled. We offer 1- and 3-day retreats for caregivers, online and in person workshops, monthly book clubs, monthly support groups and an annual conference for family caregivers.

Name of your organization: Nancy's House

Website: www.nancys-house.org

Facebook: @Nancys.House.Respite

LinkedIn: Nancy's House Caring for Caregivers

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WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN?

They will become familiar with the community work that the WFC engages in, ensuring that people can engage with and learn about the marine environment. 

EPISODE SUMMARY:

About George Ellis : An avid sailor. Former VP of the board who took the reignsof the Executive Director position in January of 2020. BA, Economics.

About The Waterfront Center: The WaterFront Center is a non-profit community sailing and marine education organization established on 2000 along the Western Waterfront of Oyster Bay on the formerJacobsen Shipyard property. The WFC serves 20,000 annually. We provide access to the waters of Oyster Bay Harbor and Long Island Sound through our marine education programs, recreational and instructional sailing programs, paddleboard, kayak and sailboat rentals, and through harbor tours aboard our National Historic Landmark oyster sloop

Website: https://www.thewaterfrontcenter.org/

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

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

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

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