As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato sits down with Tricia and Kurt Baker, Co-Founders of Attitudes in Reverse, who are striving to end the stigma of mental illness in youth. Tricia and Kurt also share the impact of being 2017 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honorees.  

Recorded on 11/9/20

Steve Adubato is joined by Scott A. Kobler, Partner, McCarter & English, LLP, and Chair of NJTV, to discuss the role of public broadcasting in our democracy, how the public media works to improve our quality of life, and the importance of NJTV’s Learning Live initiative.  

Recorded on 12/9/20

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato talks with Jennifer Brady, Executive Director of OASIS - A Haven For Youth, about how her organization is helping impoverished families in Paterson achieve economic independence. Jennifer also shares the impact of being a 2015 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree. 

Recorded on 11/9/20

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato speaks with Lisa E. Gladwell, Esq., Chair of the Board at New Jersey Recovery Advocates, about the challenges faced by individuals living with addiction and the impact of COVID-19 on the organization. Lisa also shares the importance of being a 2016 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree.  

Recorded on 11/9/20

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato sits down with Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger, to discuss ways that moving companies throughout the nation are working to end hunger. Adam also shares the impact of being a 2016 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree.  

Recorded 11/9/20

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato speaks with Melissa A. Gertz, Esq., Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Community Justice Center in Trenton, about the needs of veterans with disabilities and their families. Melissa also talks about the impact of being a 2018 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree.  

Recorded on 11/9/20

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato sits down with Toba Grossbaum and Rabbi Zalman Grossbaum, Founders of Friendship Circle and LifeTown, to discuss the ways they have adapted during COVID to meet the needs of children and teens with special needs. Toba and Rabbi Zalman also share the impact of being 2018 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honorees.  

Recorded on 11/9/20

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato talks with Bridget Cutler, Founder & Executive Director of Moms Helping Moms, who is working to supply diapers to those in need and fight childhood poverty in New Jersey. Bridget also talks about the importance of being a 2019 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award-winner.  

Recorded on 11/9/20

Steve Adubato sits down with Eric LeGrand, Motivational Speaker, Sports Analyst, Philanthropist & Entrepreneur to discuss Eric's 10-year anniversary since his injury, his latest projects including a handicapped accessible coffee shop in NJ, and Eric's keys to leadership.   

Recorded on 11/9/20

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato sits down with Fraidy Reiss, Executive Director and Founder, Unchained At Last, which is dedicated to ending forced, arranged and child marriage in the United States. Fraidy also talks about the importance of being a 2019 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award winner.  

Recorded on 10/1/20