Forum for NonProfits is America's most dynamic new cutting-edge venue featuring today's most active charitable organizations. Our weekly 30-minute radio show and podcast highlights the events, happenings, and fundraising activities of the premiere nonprofit organizations in the country.

Below you will find a list of our most recent shows. Please feel free to listen to all of the shows for details and information about the fundraising activities of each organization. Each show features a brief overview of the organization as well as details about future events, and how you can get involved with upcoming fundraising activities.

YMCA www.ymcaspbc.org
Date: February 3, 2008
Guest: Dick Pollock, President and CEO, YMCA/South Palm Beach
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Broward Partnership for the Homeless www.bphi.org
Cooperative Feeding Program feedingbroward.org
Date: February 10, 2008
Guest: Katie Gustafson, Chief Development Officer, BPHI
Guest: Andrew Cagnetta, Former Board Chair, CFP
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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BlackTie South Florida www.blacktie-southflorida.com
Israel Cancer Association www.icausa.org
Paladin Global Partners www.paladinglobalpartners.com
Date: February 17, 2008
Guest: Ginny Fujino, BlackTie South Florida
Guest: Roy Apple, Israel Cancer Association
Guest: Doug Weber, Paladin Global Partners
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Lighthouse of Broward www.lhob.org
Date: March 2, 2008
Guest: Dr. Elly DuPre, Director
Guest: Carol McKeever, Director of Development
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Broward Children's Center www.bcckids.org
Date: March 9, 2008
Guest: Marjorie Evans, CEO
Guest: Thor Barraclough, Head of the Children's Center Foundation
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Ann Storck Center www.annstorckcenter.org
Date: March 16, 2008
Guest: Jim McGuire, Director
Guest: Stacey Lorea
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Broward Community College www.broward.edu
Date: March 23, 2008
Guest: David Armstrong, President, BCC
Guest: Ruthie Williams, Scholarship Student
Guest: Nancy Botero, Executive Director
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Horses and The Handicapped www.handmagic.org
Hispanic Unity www.hispanicunity.org
Date: March 30, 2008
Guest: Mandy De Bord, Executive Director, Horses and the Handicapped
Guest: Ray Wolowicz, Director of Development, Horses and the Handicapped
Guest: Josie Bacallao, Hispanic Unity
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Jarden Consumer Solutions www.jardencs.com
Take Stock in Children - Broward www.takestockinchildren.com
Greater Boca Raton Chamber www.bocaratonchamber.com
Date: April 6, 2008
Guest: Rocki Rockingham, VP, Community Relations, Jarden Consumer Solutions
Guest: Kate Volman, VP, Business Development, Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Bell Foundation
Guest: Randee Reed, Development Director, Take Stock in Children - Broward County
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Salvation Army www.salvationarmyusa.org
American Red Cross, Broward County www.browardredcross.org
Date: April 13, 2008
Guest: Sally Gress, Director of Development, Salvation Army, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Guest: Tom McFadden, Marketing/Communications Coordinator, American Red Cross, Broward County Chapter
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Legal Aid Services of Broward County www.legalaid.org
Date: April 20, 2008
Guest: Attorney Shawn Boehringer, Director of Advocacy
Guest: Kim Zaffere
Guest: Kathy Thomsen, Director of Development
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Caring House Foundation www.caringhouseprojectfoundation.com
Deliver the Dream www.deliverthedream.org
Boca Respite www.boca-respite.org

Date: April 27, 2008
Guest: Frank McKinney, The Caring House Project Foundation
Guest: Paul Withrow, Executive Director & David Hall, Director of Development, Deliver the Dream
Guest: Connie Siskowski, Founder and President, Volunteers for the Homebound and Family Caregivers
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Daniella's Journey www.daniellasjourney.org
Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s Hospitalwww.jdchf.org
Becca’s Closet www.beccascloset.org

Date: May 11, 2008
Guest: Frank McKinney, The Caring House Project Foundation
Guest: Paul Withrow, Executive Director & David Hall, Director of Development, Deliver the Dream
Guest: Connie Siskowski, Founder and President, Volunteers for the Homebound and Family Caregivers
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Henderson Mental Health Center www.hendersonmhc.org
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida www.sfla.wish.org
Margaux’s Miracle Foundation www.margauxsmiracle.org

Date: May 18, 2008
Guest: Dr. Steven Ronik, Henderson Mental Health Center
Guest: Richard Kelly, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida
Guest: Rockie Ruttenberg, Margaux’s Miracle Foundation
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Urban League of Broward County www.ulbrow.org
Sun-Sentinel Children's Fundwww.sun-sentinel.com/childrensfund
Push to Walk www.pushtowalknj.org

Date: May 25, 2008
Guest: Germaine S. Baugh, the Urban League of Broward County
Guest: Brooke Ellis, Sun-Sentinel Children's Fund
Guest: Cynthia Templeton, Push to Walk
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Leadership Broward Foundation www.leadershipbroward.org
Leadership Palm Beach Countyleadershippbc.org
Date: June 1, 2008
Guest: Anne Hotte, Leadership Broward Foundation
Guest: Krista Springer Basore, Leadership Palm Beach County
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Healthy Mothers-Healthy Babies www.hmhbbroward.org
Date: June 8, 2008
Guest: Executive Director, Kathy Dunbar
Guest: Michelle Reese
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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The Shepherd's Way www.theshepherdsway.org
Date: June 15, 2008
Guest: Robin Martin, Executive Director
Guest: Pery Canaan, Board President
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Gilda’s Club South Florida www.gildasclubsouthflorida.org
Date: June 22, 2008
Guest: Shelley Goren, President and CEO
Guest: Sue Cleveland, Program Director
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre www.flct.org
Date: July 5, 2008
Guest: Janet Erlick, Executive Artistic Director
Guest: David Wright
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors www.neighbors4neighbors.org;
Date: July 12, 2008
Guest: Lynne Cameron, Executive Director
Guest: Kathy Martinez, Case Worker
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Heart Gallery www.heartgalleryofbroward.org
Date: August 3, 2008
Guest: Barbara Schechter, Executive Director
Guest: Drew Greep, Co-Founder
Guest: Matthew Straeb, Co-Founder
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Deliver the Dream www.deliverthedream.org
Date: September 14, 2008
Guest: Paul Withrow, Executive Director
Guest: David Hall, Director of Development
Guest: Ana Santana
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Community Foundation of Broward www.cfbroward.org
Date: September 21, 2008
Guest: Nancy Jones, Chief Communications Officer
Guest: Tom Katz, Former Board Chair
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Room to Read www.roomtoread.org
OneCommunity www.onecommunityinc.org
Date: September 28, 2008
Guest: Anne O'Connel, Room to Read
Guest: Robin Rose, Executive Director, OneCommunityr
Guest: Lydia Cutz
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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The Haven www.haven4kids.org
Date: October 5, 2008
Guest: Don Stewart, Executive Director
Guest: Michael Daszkal, Former Board Member
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Alzheimer's Community Care www.alzcare.org
Date: October 12, 2008
Guest: Mary M. Barnes, President and CEO
Guest: James Longfield, Jr. vice president of development
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Hospice by the Sea www.hospicebytheseafl.org
Date: October 19, 2008
Guest: Paula Alderson, President and CEO
Guest: Gil Brown, Chief Operating Officer
Guest: Reynold Levy, President of Lincoln Center
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Wasie Foundation www.wasie.org
Children's Cancer Foundation www.jjccf.org
Date: November 2, 2008
Guest: Jen Klaassens, Director of Philanthropic Programs, Wasie Foundation
Guest: Sandra Muvdi, Founder/President, Jessica June Children's Cancer Foundation
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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American Heart Association Broward County Chapter www.americanheart.org
Date: November 9, 2008
Guest: Allison Jewel, Executive Director
Guest: Melinda Lee, Executive Director, BankAtlantic Foundation/Chair of the Heart Circle
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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The Dori Slosberg Foundation www.dorislosberg.org
Date: November 16, 2008
Guest: Tara Kirschnerl, Executive Director
Guest: Julie Ware
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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PACE Center for Girls www.pacecenter.org
Date: November 23, 2008
Guest: State Senator Debby Sanderson
Guest: Aggie Pappas, Executive Director of PACE in Broward
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Habitat for Humanity of Broward www.habitatbroward.org
Date: November 30, 2008
Guest: Delores Marshall, Habitat Homeowner
Guest: Jason Crush, Executive Director Habitat for Humanity of Broward
Guest: Becky Irwin, Development Director Habitat for Humanity of Broward
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Harvey McKinnon
Museum of Art/Fort Lauderdale www.moafl.org
Date: January 11, 2009
Guest: Harvey McKinnon, author of The 11 Questions Every Donor Asks and the Answers All Donors Crave
Guest: Irvin Lippman, Executive Director, Museum of Art/Fort Lauderdale
Guest: Anthony Lauro, Deputy Director, Museum of Art/Fort Lauderdale
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens www.morikami.org 
Date: January 18, 2009
Guest: Tara McDonnell, Development Officer
Guest: Don Kohnken, Ttrustee and Past Board President
Guest: Allan Schlossberg, Ddocent and Major Donor
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Informed Families/The Florida Family Partnership informedfamilies.org
Date: February 1, 2009
Guest: Amy Goldstein, Director of Communications
Guest: Debbie Korge, Development VP
Guest: Omar Pasalodos, MD and Board Chair;
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Inc. (AVDA) www.AVDAonline.org
Date: February 8, 2009
Guest: Pamela O’Brien, Executive Director
Guest: Katie Fallon, Development Coordinator
Guest: Arlene Hyman
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Epilepsy Foundation of Florida--Palm Beach Office www.epilepsyfla.org
Date: February 15, 2009
Guest: Susan Eddins, Statewide Prevention & Education Coordinator
Guest: Sgt. Matthew Baxter
Guest: Vivian Hanes, Board Member
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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The Museum of Discovery and Science www.mods.org
Date: February 22, 2009
Guest: Kim Cavenish (President/CEO)
Guest: Joe Cytacki (VP of Exhibits, Programs, and Life Sciences)
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Compassionate Friends www.tcf-br.com
Date: March 1, 2009
Guest: Andy Robinson, Author
Guest: Gail Schoeder Executive Director
Guests: Sonia Vishno and Damian Vishno
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Youth Automotive Training Center www.yatc.org
Date: April 19, 2009
Guest: Larry McGinnes, President of the YATC Board of Directors
Guest: Terry Routley, Executive Director
Guests: Brandon Livingston
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Urban Youth Impact www.urbanyouthimpact.com
Date: April 26, 2009
Guest: Pam Newsome, Program Director
Guest: Pat Dixon, Leadership Academy mentor
Guest: Holly Boland, Development Coordinator
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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George Snow Scholarship Fund www.scholarship.org
Date: May 11, 2009
Guest: Tim Snow
Guest: Jessica Corneille
Guest:Eddie Sordo
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Special Autism Initiative
Date: May 24, 2009
Guest: David Laxton of the Autism Society of North Carolina
Guest: Dr. Patrick Ghezzi of the Early Childhood Autism Program at the University of Nevada, Reno
Guest: Karen Simmons of the Kaleidoscope ABA School in Canton, Georgia
Guest: Ann Levene of the Palm Beach School for Autism in Lantana Florida
Guest: Patti Erickson, president of the Autism Society of America Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Palm Beach School for Autism
www.pbsfa.org
Date: May 31, 2009
Guest: Ann Levene, Executive Director
Guest: Alex Levene
Guest: Brett Winter
Guest: Josh Hirsch
Guest: Patti Erickson, president of the Autism Society of America Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Kids at Home Foster Teens
www.kidsathome.org
Date: June 14, 2009
Guest: Vicki Pugh, CEO
Guest: Kristy Covach Hom, Program Director
Guest: Derrick Jones, Life Coach
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how the Office Depot Foundation Helped Two Million Students and you can too!Listen Now

Listen to Mary Wong, president of the Office Depot Foundation, explain how the National Backpack Program began in 2001 and since then has touched more than 2 million school children with free backpacks. Working with nine national charities around the country, the Foundation distributes the essential school tool to thousands of students each year. Dr. Andrew Schneider-Munoz, vice president of the Center for Youth Development at the Academy for Educational Development in Washington, D.C. calls the backpacks the "true caring connection," as they help children feel prepared, supported and organized when they start the school year. A teacher and executive director of the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, Kim Bearden, echoes that observation when she sees children at her school receive the backpacks. "It's so important for kids to feel prepared; new supplies help them feel ready to learn," she says. Another long-time beneficiary of the backpack program, the Las Vegas After-School All-Stars, has received 1,000 backpacks for each of the past five years for the 6,000 children they serve. Jackie Locks, the executive director, discusses how tough it is to choose the children who get the backpacks, but stresses how each recipient also receives an invaluable sense of pride. Finally, The executive director of the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Marshall T. Bower, Esq., talks about how homelessness and unemployment have skyrocketed in his community and that these backpacks represent a vital investment in our students, who are our future. To support the Office Depot Foundation Backpack program, simply drop your loose change into jars at the registers at every Office Depot store or visit www.officedepotfoundation.com.


Unicorn Children's Foundation
www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org
Date: September 20, 2009
Guest: Sharon Alexander, Executive Director
Guest: Lori Cabrera
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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United Way
www.unitedwaypbc.org
Date: September 27, 2009
Guest: Chuck Anderson, CEO
Guest: Upendo Shabazz-Phillips, Vice President of Community Impact
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
www.philanthropy.com
Date: October 4, 2009
Guests: Peter Panepento and Caroline Preston
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Vets Helping Heroes
www.vetshelpingheroes.org
Date: October 18, 2009
Guests: Irwin Stovroff, Founder
Guests: Dr. Sam Bierstock, Board Member
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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HANDY, Inc
Date: October 25, 2009
Guest: Kevin Keene, HANDY board chair
Guest: Christine Bernard, LIFE Program Supervisor
Guest: Linsey, LIFE Activities Planner
Host: Ellen/Stephen
Producer: Beasely Broadcast Group
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Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how you can support A Child Is Missing Listen Now

Tune in to hear our weekly Internet tip from Brian Lee Ross. Find out how about the time saving value of Tweetdeck.com, which helps organize all of your social media.

Sherry Friedlander's simple idea has grown into a massive and effective communications system that is helping law enforcement agencies around the country find missing children and the elderly. Listen as the Founder and CEO of A Child is Missing talks about how her agency has been involved in nearly 17,000 cases and 30 million phone calls nationwide in the past 12 years. She also discusses the importance of Senate Bill 1301 currently pending in Congress. Hear actual testimonials from Director Vernon Kennan of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Chief Stephen Margeson of the Carlisle PA Police Department and Chief Mickey Perry of the Claremore Oklahoma Police Department. Find out to support A Child Is Missing at www.achildismissing.org or by calling 954-763-12888.


Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how you can support Hope Outreach Center, Inc. Listen Now

Tune in to hear our weekly Internet tip from Brian Lee Ross. Find out how you can find potential donors using search.twitter.com

Since 1995, the Hope Outreach Center in Davie has helped low income families facing crisis.  From paying for rent or utilities to counseling or referrals to social service agencies, Hope treats everyone with dignity and respect.  They even provide homebound elders with the social connections and assistance they need.  Hear from Executive Director Helen Shinners and Board President Beth Azor about how this charity provides life-changing assistance with only four staff members and a team of more than 100 volunteers.  Listen to Linda Green, whose health issues keep her at home, talk about how Hope volunteers bring joy to her life.  To find out how you can support the great work of the Hope Outreach Center, call 954-321-0909 or visit www.hopeoutreachfl.org


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The Safespace Foundation (www.safespacefoundation.org, 305-758-2804) is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization committed to the advocacy and empowerment of domestic violence victims and survivors through its collaboration and support of the Miami-Dade County agencies and other entities that provide emergency shelter, transitional housing and financial assistance to these individuals. It also educates the community on the destructive impact domestic violence has on our children, families, congregations and work environment in order to ensure social justice and support for the victims while planting the seeds of positive change for the future. Listen to Rob Schroeder (Ex. Director), Roslyn Parker (President), and Carolyn Lourdes (Board Member and former client) state the compelling case for your support of its efforts. Also, write its 24/7 hotline number down, 1-800-500-1119, in case you or someone you know needs to get out of an abusive situation.


Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how you can support Broward Children's Center Listen Now

Tune in to hear our weekly Internet tip from Brian Lee Ross. Find out how you can streamline key news stories using www.allstop.com

When a Pompano Beach group home for 10 severely physically and mentally handicapped young people, ages 16-22, was destroyed in a fire, Broward Children's Center had to act fast. Luckily, the local Lowe's Home Improvement Center had already committed to help the organization fix up the home before it burned. Store Manager Steve Piszczyniski and more than 120 employee volunteers came to the rescue to rebuild the home and expand it by 1,000 square feet. Listen to the details of this heart-warming story of a company giving back from Steve, Lisa McDermott, who handles community relations for the Center, as well as the organization's founder and CEO, Marjorie Evans. To find out how you can help raise the $350,000 needed to pay for the new house and support the great work of the Broward Children's Center, call 954-410-4410 or visit www.bcckids.org


Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how you can support Gold Coast Jazz Society Listen Now

Tune in to hear our weekly Internet tip from Brian Lee Ross. Find out how you can benefit from using Google Alerts.

Jazz is a unique style of music enjoyed by all ages worldwide.  Find out how you can support South Florida’s own nonprofit supporting this valuable art form.  Pam Dearden, the executive director of the Gold Coast Jazz Society, discusses the concerts and programs available for adults and youth, while Mary Becht, the director of the Broward County Cultural Division, explains how arts groups, like the Jazz Society, contribute more than $154 million annually to the economy.  Also listen to Eric Allison, music director of the Gold Coast Jazz Society, discuss the history of jazz and the benefits of hearing live musicians.   For more information on how to support this important organization, please call 954-524-0805 or visit www.goldcoastjazz.org. Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out about the 2010 Fundraising with Social Media Conference Listen Now

Get a sneak peak at the upcoming Fundraising with Social Media conference on February 19 at the Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek, presented by the Forum for Nonprofits. Listen to Katya Andresen of Network for Good in Washington, D.C. discuss the role of social media in a nonprofit's overall fundraising plan and how to set the proper goals for success.  Skip Kimpel, the author of Social Networking for Nonprofits and another conference presenter, talks about how to blend together various social media tools and other ways to save time and increase effectiveness.  For more information on the Social Media Conference, click here, or email trendsman@aol.com.

Spotlight on the American Association of Caregiving Youth
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Shockingly high numbers of children and youth care for their sick and infirm relatives. Connie Siskowski,Cristy Kovach Hom, and Mark Hansen describe the mission and programs of this new and important organization. Listen to their stories and contact them to show your support--or avail yourself of their services: 561-391-7401, connie@aacy.org, or www.aacy.org.

Listen now to our featured nonprofit: The Haven--and support its efforts
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Brian Ross Lee begins the program with his weekly, one-minute feature on how nonprofits can increase their fundraising success using social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.). This time on the power of "retweeting"!
 
The Haven (www.haven4kids.org, 561-483-0962, ext. 102), a nationally accredited group home for boys ages 9-17 in Boca Raton, Florida, is dedicated to providing a safe, loving and stable environment that fosters the development of self-esteem and independence while empowering each young man to reach his full potential. Don Stewart, executive director and Deborah J. Robinson, chief development officer, describe the programs at The Haven, as well as ways you can support it. In addition to dollar contributions, The Haven needs committed, qualified, caring mentors. heir fundraising success using social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.). This time on the power of "retweeting"!
 
Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how you can support Forever Family | Listen Now
Listen to the heart-tugging testimonial of Mez Pierre, a young man who grew up in foster care, and the passionate pleas for foster kids by Gia Tutalo-Mote, the founder and CEO of Forever Family.  The nonprofit organization raises awareness of foster care issues by producing mini documentaries on individual foster children and getting television stations to air them for free.  A former news producer, Gia talks about how her organization’s advocacy efforts help get key legislation passed, children adopted and critical services to foster children.  Mez discovered Forever Family after he aged out of foster care with no resources or understanding of how to live independently.   Today, he lives in his own apartment and is studying criminal justice at Broward College.

For more information on how to support this important organization, please call 1-888-365-FAMILY or visit www.foreverfamily.net Watch Forever Family stories on NBC6 in Fort Lauderdale, 12 News in West Palm Beach and WCTV in Tallahassee.



Focus on Alternatives to Incarceration Council (954-942-1441)| Listen Now
Anthos Jordan and Laura Hansen talk about their efforts to reduce the number of people in Florida prisons by putting them under house arrest, for example. Each year, the state spends billions of dollars that could balance the state budget, putting people behind bars for victimless crimes because of excessively stringent sentencing mandates. Listen now--and join their effort.


Spotlight on Holy Cross Hospital
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Christine Moncrieffe, Director of Marketing and Public Relations; Diane Boutin, a cancer survivor and Holy Cross patient; and Nancy Reierson, Development Officer and Grantwriter discuss the long and distinguished history of the hospital--and how it has evolved into a model for research in community hospitals. You can help support Holy Cross by finding out more about the challenge grant for The Moran Cardio-Vascular Res


Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how you can support ArtServe
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Did you know that for every dollar spent on the arts, more than $7 more is generated to support the economy of the local community?  Learn about how vital the arts are to our society and how ArtServe is helping artists and local arts organizations thrive.  ArtServe provides office space, exhibit opportunities, business workshops, networking and much more.  Listen as Executive Director Earl Bosworth and Artist Steven Sylvester and talk about the services this valuable organization provides. Find how you can support ArtServe by calling 954-462-8190 or visiting www.artserve.org.



Listen to us NOW and 24/7 and support Quick Cooking for the Blind
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Celia Chacon, who has been blind since she was a young mother, gets around with a white cane, and Allen Preston, who has been blind since birth, navigates with the help of his guide dog, Jolly.  Both are gourmet chefs and travel throughout South Florida teaching blind and visually impaired individuals how to feel more confident in the kitchen.  One of their students, Connie Gagliardi, never lets her visual challenges keep her from making her favorite Italian dishes.  Thanks to the nonprofit organization, Quick Cooking for the Blind, visual impairment does not have to prevent chefs from safely enjoying time in the kitchen.  For information on how you can join one of their classes or support their need for equipment, food and financial support, contact Celia at celiaccooks@bellsouth.net or call 954-913-5865.  You may also call the Lighthouse of Broward at 954-463-4217.

Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how you can support SOS Children’s Villages Florida
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Drive into the SOS Children’s Villages complex in Coconut Creek and you’ll find a typical bucolic family neighborhood, complete with tree-lined streets and children playing safely in the front yards.  Tune into to hear CEO Jeff Zirulnick talk about how this community offers healing, hope and home to 75 children, from toddlers to teenagers who have been abused, abandoned or neglected.  Even young people who have aged out of the foster care system can stay at SOS until they complete high school.  At SOS, sibling groups are kept together, and services such as tutoring, health care and counseling are provided as part of the overall effort give the residents a place that feels like home.  Listen as volunteer Lisa Pechter talks about how she sought out SOS as a place where her husband and three kids could volunteer together.  Over the years, they  have found a variety of ways to give back, from sorting donations to hosting birthday parties, helping with holiday decorations, and planning fundraising events in the community.  To find out how you can get involved with SOS or make a valuable contribution, call 954-420-5030 or visit www.sosflorida.com


Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how you can support the Broward Education Foundation
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Christina Fischer was angry about the large chuck of her tax payments going to support local public schools.  Determined to find out how those funds were being used, she ended up joining the Board of the Broward Education Foundation.  Find out what she learned and how she is now donating her time to help Broward County students.  Listen as the Foundation’s President and CEO Jorene Jameson explains how funds raised through the foundation fund scholarships, teacher grants and supplies for schools in low income neighborhoods. To learn more about how you can support public schools, visit www.browardedfoundation.net or call 754-321-2030.


Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how you can support Angel’s Pediatric Heart House 
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Sonia Perez lost her husband, Dr. Angel Perez, to cancer when he was only 42 years old.  To keep the mission of this well-known pediatric cardiologist alive, Sonia formed Angel’s Pediatric Heart House to help children like the ones he treated throughout his career.  The organization provides emotional, social and financial support to the families of children facing congenital heart defects, an affliction that strikes one in every 125 babies.  Listen to Sonia’s story as well as a personal testimonial from Betsy Castillo, whose son, Jason Salgado, was born with a serious heart defect.  She explains how she can’t picture her life without the organization that helped her family survive her now 6-year old son’s three open heart surgeries.  Board of Directors Member Jen Klaassens, explains how even small gifts, such as a a $25 gift certificate, make a huge impact on families. To find out how you can support Angel’s Pediatric Heart House, visit www.aphh.org or call 954-318-2020.


Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how you can support Feeding South Florida  

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In 2009 alone, Feeding South Florida, which provides food to more than 800 nonprofits in South Florida, distributed 23 million pounds of food, enough for 14 million meals.  Listen to Director of Development Anthea Pennant talk about the growing problem of hunger in our community and how Feeding South Florida, formerly the Daily Bread Food Bank, is gearing up to meet a 39 percent increase in demand for food from the needy in South Florida.  Learn how the organization is also providing much –needed serves as well, such as assistance in applying for food stamps.  Also listen to the inspiration testimony from board member and volunteer Jennifer Behar, who donates a portion of the sales from her company, Jennifer’s Homemade.  A single dollar provides as many as six meals, so donate and get involved today by calling 1-888-633-9861 or visiting www.feedingsouthflorida.org.   Or,  donate as little as $5 by texting “Feed” to 5200


Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how you can support Debbie’s Dream Foundation, Inc.

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Debbie Zelman, a 42-year-old attorney and mother of three, has a dream to find a cure for stomach cancer, the second leading cause of cancer. Diagnosed herself just two years ago with stage IV advanced, incurable cancer, Debbie started a foundation focused on funding research to treat and cure this disease.  Listen to her story and how she has garnered worldwide support for her cause. Hear the organization’s vice president, Jennifer Kapp, talk about how more than 100 volunteers are involved in the Foundation, including a growing number of teens who are forming Debbie’s Dream clubs at their schools.  For more information on how you can support Debbie’s Dream Foundation, visit www.debbiesdream.org or call 954-804-0704.

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Listen to Dr. Debra Hallow, the executive director of The Jewish Association of Residential Care or JARC, explain how this nonsectarian, nonprofit organization cares for adults with developmental disabilities.   JARC was born when Dr. Mel Clayman could not find an appropriate home for his 18-year-old disabled son.  He gathered a group of families with similar needs and created one home, which today has expanded into 10 group homes in Boca and Delray, as well as apartments on the campus of the Jewish Federation.   Tune in also to hear how Kimberli Swann and volunteer Shelly Zacks witness miracles every day in the JARC garden.  To find out how you can make a donation or volunteer, contact JARC at www.jarcfl.org or 561-558-2550.

Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how you can support Elite Women’s Foundation (EWF)
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EWF, a new nonprofit committed to helping women of all ages experience optimal physical health, emotional wellness, and personal success, was founded in 2009 by Dr. Lanalee Araba Sam, a popular obstetrician in Fort Lauderdale.  Every year, she hosts a gala to raise money for charitable institutions that address the needs of women. She also plans to host community-based educational forums focused on women’s health & wellness issues.  Listen to Dr. Sam tell the story of why she started this foundation and hear why board members Octavia McDougle, Alefiya Ghadiali, and Jessie Alexander volunteer their time to serve on the board of this important foundation.  To find out how you can get involved, visit www.elitewomensfoundation.org or call 954-547-1158.

Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how you can support the American Diabetes Association 
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Tune in to hear Betty Galan, market director, programs for the Southeast Florida Chapter of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and Dr. Novelette Thompson, an endocrinologist, discuss how ADA is increasing the awareness of diabetes.    From Vero Beach to Key West, this organization is reaching out to businesses, schools and ethnics groups found to have an increase incident of diabetes to educate people about the warning signs of the disease and important preventative measures such as diet, exercise and frequent check-ups.  November is diabetes awareness month, but ADA has events and programs all year round.  To find out more and how you can get involved with your time and financial resources, call 1-888-342-2383 or visit www.diabetes.org. Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how you can support the Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center 
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Amanda England is only 20 years old, but she’s already had a lifetime of experiences, including eight years of drug abuse and motherhood.  She was on the road toward jail and foster care for her infant daughter.  Instead,  she found herself at the Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center, where she is able to stay with her baby and get the help she needs to live a normal life. She is planning to move into a home of her own and start nursing school soon. Listen to her story and how the Center offers the unique chance for mothers with drug and alcohol problems and their children to stay together during rehabilitation.  Development Director Amy Grossman explains how severe funding cuts are causing challenges, but opportunities abound for volunteers and donors to come forward to help.  To find out how you can donate your time, your treasures and your dollars, contact the Center at 954-733-6068 or visit www.susanbanthonycenter.org.


Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how you can support the Institute for Child & Family Health, Inc.
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Darielys Tejera was only three years old when she started receiving medical care from ICFH in Miami-Dade, but she was almost a teenager before she discovered the true benefit of such a service. With the help of the trained ICFH physicians and therapists, Darielys was able to overcome her depression.  She recently published a book about her experience called, Absolutely Nothing, which is available at all major book stores.  Now 20, she is studying to become a psychologist at Nova Southeastern University.  Listen to her story as well as Director of Development and Marketing Alina Plasencia talk about how more than 40,000 children are treated at ICFH’s three main locations.  She explains how severe budget cuts together with skyrocketing demands for medical service are increasing the need for more private support. To find out how you can help this worthy organization, visit www.icfhinc.org, call 305-722-5322 or mail a check to 15490 NW 7th Avenue, Miami, FL  33169.  


Listen to us NOW and 24/7 to find out how you can support Jack & Jill Children’s Center 
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More than 170 children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years are being cared for, nurtured and educated in a first class school, despite their families’ earnings at or below poverty level. The Jack & Jill Children’s Center was founded in 1942 by the Junior League as a way to support mothers returning to work.  Listen to Executive Director Shannon Prohaszka explain how the needs of working mothers have changed and how this agency has adjusted to meet those needs. Hear parent Monica McMillan talk about how the Center cares for her 18-month-old son and helped her land a job as a legal assistant.  Patty Hawk also talks about how the Center touched her life as a volunteer, donor and now staff member.  Tune in to find out how this organization contributes to the community and how you can give back to them.  Learn more by visiting www.jackandjillcenter.org or calling 954-463-8772.