What happens when a former tennis coach discovers his true calling in community engagement? In this episode of the Visual Eyes Podcast, host Chris Baker sits down with Dustin Forman, Director of Community Engagement at WestCare The Village South, to uncover how behavioral health, family support, and community partnerships are driving transformative change across South Florida.

🎧 From coaching to community care, Dustin shares his deeply personal journey into the nonprofit sector and how his work now centers around building trust, creating impact, and restoring hope for individuals facing substance use and mental health challenges.

Listeners will hear about:

• WestCare’s one-of-a-kind residential recovery program that allows women to bring all of their children
• A new 83,000 sq. ft. crisis stabilization and detox center launching soon in Pembroke Pines
• Powerful partnerships with Florida Blue, local banks, and Leadership Broward
• How small acts of kindness—like holiday toys and community yoga—leave lifelong impressions
• The importance of legacy, joy, and connection in building sustainable nonprofit systems

Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, philanthropic investor, behavioral health advocate, or community builder, this episode offers powerful insights into purpose-driven leadership, trauma-informed care, and the human side of recovery.

🔗 Learn more about WestCare The Village South:
 Website: https://villagesouth.org
Contact: 954-477-9349 | Email: [email protected]
Connect with Dustin: LinkedIn

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🚀 Maternal health, nonprofit leadership, and breaking generational cycles—Dawn Liberta shares how prevention, community collaboration, and social services are shaping a brighter future for families.

🔎 What does it take to save lives, support mothers, and create real change in underserved communities?

In this powerful episode of Visual Eyes Podcast, host Chris Baker sits down with Dawn Liberta, the Executive Director of Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies, to explore the critical work being done to prevent infant mortality, support vulnerable families, and transform communities.

With over 25 years in social work and child welfare, Dawn has seen firsthand the impact of both reactive crisis intervention and proactive prevention strategies. She shares her personal journey, from working in foster care and social services to now leading a nonprofit dedicated to improving maternal and infant health outcomes.

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📷 Facebook: HMHB Broward

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In this powerful episode of Visual Eyes Podcast, host Chris Baker speaks with Dr. Andis Tamayo, founder of the Renand Foundation, about his mission to combat child slavery, poverty, and lack of education in Haiti. 

Originally from Cuba, Dr. Tamayo’s journey to humanitarian work was inspired by his fascination with Haiti’s history and his own experiences with adversity. After witnessing the devastating Restavek system, where over 400,000 children are forced into domestic and sexual slavery, he knew he had to take action. 

💡 In this episode, we discuss:
✔️ The shocking reality of child slavery in Haiti
✔️ How the Renand Foundation provides education, healthcare, and meals to vulnerable children
✔️ The impact of partnerships with Starlink, medical teams, and nonprofits
✔️ Challenges facing Haiti & the foundation’s vision for expanding schools and trade programs
✔️ How YOU can get involved and help make a difference! 

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✅ Website: www.RenandFoundation.org
✅ Email: [email protected]
✅ Phone: 954-558-8895
✅ LinkedIn: Renand Foundation
✅ Facebook: Renand Foundation
✅ YouTube: @RenandFoundation3917 

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What if a single life-changing moment inspired a platform that could revolutionize charitable giving? In this episode, we sit down with Dan Fitzgerald, the founder of Rosi Giving, to explore how his personal story led to a groundbreaking solution for local, transparent, and community-driven philanthropy.

After suffering a stroke in 2011, Dan experienced an outpouring of support from his local community, which opened his eyes to the true power of giving at the grassroots level. This transformative experience led him to create Rosi Giving, an app designed to make nonprofit donations easier, more personal, and more impactful.

💡 In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ The pivotal moment that led Dan Fitzgerald to rethink philanthropy
✅ The problems with traditional giving (and how Rosi Giving solves them)
✅ Why millennials and Gen Z prefer local nonprofits over big charities
✅ The power of collaboration between businesses, donors, and nonprofits
✅ How small nonprofits can increase visibility and boost donations with Rosi Giving

📲 Download Rosi Giving Today:
🔗 Rosi Giving Website
📱 Available on the App Store & Google Play

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🌈 How can nonprofits create lasting impact in the LGBTQ+ community? In this episode of Visual Eyes Podcast, we sit down with Diane Pappafotis from The Pride Center to explore how collaboration fuels change.

🏡 Key Topics Discussed:
✔ Affordable LGBTQ+ housing & senior support 🏡
✔ The importance of safe community spaces 🏳️‍🌈
✔ Women with Pride: A program empowering LGBTQ+ women 💜
✔ The power of nonprofit partnerships & overcoming competition 🔥
✔ How events like Wilton Women’s Week build visibility 🎉

Diane shares her personal journey into nonprofit leadership, why she believes collaboration is the key to success, and how The Pride Center is making South Florida more inclusive and connected.

🎧 Tune in now to be inspired by Diane’s work and learn how you can get involved!

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🌍 Learn more about The Pride Center: PrideCenterFlorida.org
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🔹 #LGBTQ #Nonprofit #CommunityImpact #PrideCenter #WomenWithPride #SafeSpaces #Collaboration #Inclusion #LeadershipMatters #EqualityForAll

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Can horses really heal? 🐴✨ In this episode of Visual Eyes Podcast, host Chris Baker sits down with Denise Panariello, Executive Director of Bit by Bit Therapy, a nonprofit dedicated to equine-assisted therapy for individuals with disabilities.

From autism and cerebral palsy to emotional healing and sensory integration, discover how horse-assisted therapy is making a difference. Denise shares the science behind equine therapy, the profound bond between horses and humans, and how community partnerships are helping expand access to life-changing treatments.

🚀 Key Topics in This Episode:
✔️ The science behind equine therapy 🧠🐴
✔️ How horses help individuals with disabilities improve mobility & confidence
✔️ The Meggan Morency Riding Arena: A game-changer for year-round therapy
✔️ The challenges & triumphs of running a nonprofit organization
✔️ Ways YOU can support Bit by Bit’s mission & make an impact!

💡 Get Involved with Bit by Bit Therapy:
🌍 Website: www.bitbybittherapy.org
📞 Call: (754) 779-7888
📩 Email: [email protected]

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The arts have the power to transform communities, foster creativity, and bring people together. But what happens when funding for the arts is scarce? In this episode of Visual Eyes Podcast, host Chris Baker sits down with Kat Sierra, Director of Operations at Funding Arts Broward (FAB), to discuss how her organization is ensuring that artists and cultural institutions receive the support they need to thrive.

💡 In This Episode, We Discuss:
✔️ How FAB provides grants to local artists and organizations
✔️ The importance of arts education in underserved communities
✔️ How collaborations like FAB x Mad Arts are creating new opportunities
✔️ Why arts advocacy and philanthropy are key to sustaining a creative ecosystem

Kat shares inspiring insights on why arts funding matters, how collaboration fuels innovation, and why every community needs to invest in the arts. Whether you're an artist, nonprofit leader, philanthropist, or arts advocate, this conversation will inspire you to support and sustain the arts for future generations.

📌 Mentioned Organization:
🔗 Funding Arts Broward (FAB) – https://fundingartsbroward.org

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🎭 Support the Arts. Advocate for Change. Inspire Creativity.

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In this powerful episode of the Visual Eyes Podcast, host Chris Baker sits down with Tanya Barett, Executive Director of McDavid Group Charities, to discuss how this nonprofit is making a life-changing impact for the families of fallen law enforcement officers.

About Tanya Barett

Tanya Barrett is an accomplished Executive Director and entrepreneurial leader based in Jupiter, Florida, with over 25 years of professional experience. As the current Executive Director of McDavid Group Charities, she has tripled annual fundraising revenue from $400,000 to $1.6 million in just five years.

Under her leadership, McDavid Group Charities fulfills its vital mission of supporting the educational goals of children and spouses of fallen law enforcement officers. The organization provides crucial financial support and counseling services to help these families survive and thrive, while also raising awareness about the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

This mission holds deep personal significance for Tanya, as she is the surviving spouse of Virginia State Trooper Mark D. Barrett, who had his End of Watch on September 14, 2010. She works tirelessly to create a world where financial barriers to higher education no longer burden these families, offering hands-on support, counseling, and scholarships to help them rebuild their futures.

Episode Highlights

🔹 How a single golf tournament turned into a $1.5 million nonprofit
🔹 The $40,000 scholarships helping families of fallen officers afford education
🔹 The importance of networking and community support in nonprofit success
🔹 How government policies affect benefits for law enforcement families
🔹 The challenges and opportunities in sustaining nonprofit growth

🚀 Learn how YOU can support this mission!

🔗 Visit McDavid Group Charities: https://www.McDavidGroupCharities.org
📧 Contact Tanya Barett: [email protected]

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In this episode of the Visual Eyes Podcast, we sit down with Cathy Brown, Director of the Broward Center for Nonprofit Excellence at the Community Foundation of Broward. Cathy shares expert insights on nonprofit success, funding strategies, and the importance of collaboration in the sector.

About Cathy Brown:
Cathy serves as Director of the Broward Center for Nonprofit Excellence at the Community Foundation of Broward, a new program helping community nonprofits, particularly small, grassroots, BIPOC-led or -serving organizations, build capacity and strengthen their core mission work. Prior to joining the Foundation, Cathy spent nearly a decade with The Fund Raising School at Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, serving as lead faculty for many of the face-to-face courses as well as the online courses, and working in curriculum design and faculty management. She co-authored a chapter in Achieving Excellence in Fundraising (5th edition). Cathy also has career experience in nonprofit management, leadership, fundraising, grant proposal writing and grant management, classroom instruction ranging from elementary school through college.

Cathy earned an MS in Education from Indiana University and a BA in Elementary Education from Hanover College. She also completed the Graduate Certificate in Philanthropic Studies from Indiana University and is certified as Associate Professional in Talent Development. She has served on several boards at the local and state levels, including a current role on the executive board of Gilda’s Club of South Florida, and chapter work with the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Grant Professionals Association, Impact 100 Pensacola, and several other state, university, and local groups and organizations.

Key Takeaways: ✔ Why collaboration is essential for nonprofit growth ✔ How nonprofits can secure sustainable funding ✔ The importance of storytelling in donor engagement ✔ Strategies for building strong nonprofit-business partnerships ✔ How organizations can leverage community resources for greater impact

Nonprofit leaders, community advocates, and philanthropic professionals won’t want to miss this powerful discussion on strengthening nonprofit sustainability.

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In this episode of Visual Eyes Podcast, host Chris Baker sits down with Morgan Weinblatt, Director of Development at Goodman Jewish Family Services (Goodman JFS), to discuss the power of philanthropy, collaboration, and nonprofit impact in Broward County.

Morgan shares her journey into fundraising and nonprofit leadership, detailing how Goodman JFS supports diverse communities through programs such as:
✔ Holocaust Survivor Assistance – Serving over 800 survivors annually with financial aid, home care, and emotional support.
✔ Joshua’s Path Disability Services – Empowering neurodivergent adults with essential life skills and community integration.
✔ The Cupboard & Rack Pack – Providing food security and clothing assistance to those in need.

💡 Learn how nonprofits and businesses can collaborate to maximize social impact, and why volunteers and donors play a critical role in sustaining these services. Plus, hear the incredible story of a former client who became a donor, proving that philanthropy creates lasting change!

📌 Learn More & Get Involved:
🌍 Goodman JFS: https://www.jfsbroward.org
📷 Instagram: @JFSofBroward
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