As part of our special series, “25 for 25,” celebrating 25 years of the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making A Difference Awards, Steve Adubato sits down with Brenda Antinore, Director of the Camden-based organization, She Has A Name, which is dedicated to women finding a life beyond prostitution and drug addiction. Steve and Brenda talk about her personal battle with addiction, the impact of COVID-19 on the organization and the importance of being a Russell Berrie Foundation Making a Difference Award-winner.

Recorded on 10/1/20

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato and Captain Bill Sheehan, Hackensack Riverkeeper, discuss the ways the organization is protecting, preserving and restoring fish and wildlife habitats in the Hackensack watershed. Captain Bill also shares the long-lasting impact of being a 2006 winner of the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award.  

Recorded on 10/1/20

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato speaks with Karen Monroy, PhD, Founder & CEO, Ability2Work and Grateful Bites, about the ways that differently-abled individuals have met the challenges posed by COVID-19, as well as the impact of being a 2019 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree.  

Recorded on 9/15/2020

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato and Melina Garcia, Executive Director and Founder of UCMP, talk about the joy and stability children experience from coming together virtually to play orchestral music in these isolating times, as well as the importance of being a 2019 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree.  R

ecorded on 9/15/2020

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 Pino Rodriguez, Founder and Director of The Block Supporter Initiative in Camden, to examine the ways he and his neighbors have transformed their formerly tough and violent neighborhood into a beautiful and safe place. Pino also shares the impact of being a Russell Berrie Foundation Making A Difference award-winner.  

Recorded on 10/1/2020

Steve Adubato sits down with Paula Franzese, Peter W. Rodino Professor of Law & Director of Leadership Fellows Program, Seton Hall University School of Law, to talk about the life and legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the role of the U.S. Supreme Court in today’s society, and President Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to fill Ginsburg’s seat.  

Recorded on 10/1/2020

As part of our special series, “25 for 25,” celebrating 25 years of the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making A Difference Awards, Steve Adubato speaks with Zamir Hassan, Founder of Muslims Against Hunger and Hunger Van, about his mission to feed those in need in the United States and around the globe. Zamir also talks about the impact of being a Russell Berrie Foundation Award honoree.  

Recorded on 9/15/20

As part of our special series, “25 for 25,” celebrating 25 years of the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making A Difference Awards, Steve Adubato sits down with A'Dorian Murray-Thomas, Founder & CEO, She Wins, to discuss how the concept of creating safe spaces empowers us to have meaningful conversations about systemic racism and the importance of being a Russell Berrie Foundation Award winner.  

Recorded on 9/15/20

Steve Adubato speaks with Jenn Sherman, Peloton Instructor, about her authentic, original Peloton rides and the need for exercise during these challenging times to help improve both physical and mental health.

Recorded 9/2/20

Steve Adubato sits down with Phil Alagia, Chief of Staff, Essex County, New Jersey and Maya Lordo, Health Officer, Essex County, New Jersey, to talk about how Essex County responded to the public health crisis and the ways they support families and children to ensure they continue to stay safe as they go back to school.   

Recorded on 9/2/20