DEMA presents a Family Preparedness Day

Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) Director A.J. Schall discussed their charge, coordinating the State’s efforts to prepare, respond and recover from emergencies, including hurricanes, flooding, chemical spills or accidents. Preparing involves us and he advises us make a plan, have a kit …

Global Philadelphia Association celebrates American's first World Heritage City

Zabeth Teelucksigh, President of the Global Philadelphia Association discussed the association that acts as liaison between the city, the Organization of World Heritage Cities and the 200 area cultural organizations that make Philadelphia a dynamic, international city.  She discussed Philadelphia’s…

Keystone Opportunity Center

Brandon Trombetta, Executive Director of Keystone Opportunity Center discussed its simple mission, to help individuals and families achieve long-term stability and independence through integrated services in case management, education, food, and housing.  Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Souder…

Creative Philadelphia Director Valerie Gay

Valerie Gay discussed Philadelphia’s newest office, Creative Philadelphia, overseeing the city’s arts and culture and its creative economy. She discussed how it will offer opportunities for all Philadelphians to thrive through the arts. Known before as the Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative…

Historic Odessa Foundation hosts their Annual Brewfest

Deborah Buckson, Executive Director of Historic Odessa Foundation discussed their mission, to preserve and promote the five buildings and nearly 70 acres of surrounding landscape, outbuildings, and gardens, helping educate the public on the history of the town and the state of Delaware in the 18th …

Author and Executive Director/CEO of Virtua Health, Dennis Pullin, on Leadership

Dennis Pullin, health-care executive and author of “Suited for Leadership: How to Show Up with Purpose and Have a Lasting Impact” discussed his new book on developing your leadership skills. Using the metaphor of a well-fitted suit— fit, confidence, and attention to detail—he explains how true l…

We Can't To We Can Presents An Inclusive Runway Fashion Show

We Can't To We Can founder and President Trinity Jagdeo, discusses the non-profit organization for families with disabilities that she founded at the age of 18. Trinity spoke of her friend, Alexus and how her battle with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, also known as SMA, revealed to her the lack of opport…

Ann Deschamps, Director of the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center on the ADA at 35

Ann Deschamps, Director of the Mid-Atlantic ADA Center returns to discuss their work in educating and training individuals, businesses and communities about the Americans with Disabilities Act as it celebrates its 35th anniversary.   We discussed who is covered by the ACT, a wide range that include…

Help for Domestic Abuse Victims from Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Kim Hollenback, Managing Attorney of the Media Office of Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania and VOCA Supervising Attorney spoke about the Victim of Crimes Act and the civil legal services for victims of domestic violence and other crimes her program offers. We discussed the different kinds of …

The Veterans Advocacy Project of Legal Aid of Southeastern PA

Richard A.J. Prebil, Esq., Supervising Attorney of the Veterans Advocacy Project of Legal Aid of Southeastern PA discussed his program which provides legal services to veterans who are unhoused, at-risk of homelessness, seniors, living with severe disabilities, low-income, and sometimes those who a…