Nick Liermann, Founder and CEO of Team Foster was in the studio to discuss Team Foster and how they work closely with our Veterans who need help. They provide service dogs for Vets w/ PTSD and other health issues. The Ruff Ride is a fundraiser to help raise money to train puppies to become full service dogs. Get more information about Ruff Ride and Team Foster here.Thank you for listening

Nick Liermann, Founder and CEO of Team Foster was in the studio to discuss Team Foster and how they work closely with our Veterans who need help. They provide service dogs for Vets w/ PTSD and other health issues. The Ruff Ride is a fundraiser to help raise money to train puppies to become full service dogs. Get more information about <a href="https://teamfoster.org/">Ruff Ride and Team Foster here</a>.Thank you for listening

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Team Foster Ruff Ride - Providing Service Dogs for our Veterans

Daniel Lombardo, CEO of Volunteers of America Delaware Valley discussed their needs for the families and individuals they support throughout the year with emergency support and wrap-around services.   He spoke of the current housing crisis, especially among the elderly, acerbated by COVID; he also discussed the needs of families who often leave a residence with little more than the clothes on their backs.   Volunteers of America supports its clients with emergency shelter, for men, women and families, and in Philadelphia those with traumatic brain injuries; he described their intake and plan for putting them back to self-sufficiency through social services, job and financial training.  We discussed the impact of being homeless and how it has a lasting effect on parents and children, it’s a defined trauma.  He also spoke of their programming for those returning from incarceration, veterans and persons caught up in Human Trafficking.  He reminds us that Human Trafficking is a growing crime that will only get worse with the big events coming to the Delaware Valley for the country’s 250th celebration. 

We talked about the needs, beyond the food pantries they offer, Volunteers of America need clothing – especially underwear – for all ages, household goods and linens. 

We discussed the annual Beasley Media Group station BEN FM Radiothon for Volunteers and he asks us to support their families at the holidays.  You or your business can adopt a family to provide the necessary items they need, or you can select names and needs from their Amazon list.   They also need volunteers throughout the years.    

The BEN FM radiothon is December 11th from 6A to 6P live from the Great Plaza at Cherry Hill Mall, next to Santa.  Kristen Hermann hosts with help from 6abc. 

For more information about the services and programming of Volunteers of America Delaware Valley and how you can support them through donations or volunteering, go to VOADV.org. 

For more details on the annual radiothon visit BENFM.com.

Daniel Lombardo, CEO of Volunteers of America Delaware Valley discussed their needs for the families and individuals they support throughout the year with emergency support and wrap-around services.   He spoke of the current housing crisis, especially among the elderly, acerbated by COVID; he also discussed the needs of families who often leave a residence with little more than the clothes on their backs.   Volunteers of America supports its clients with emergency shelter, for men, women and families, and in Philadelphia those with traumatic brain injuries; he described their intake and plan for putting them back to self-sufficiency through social services, job and financial training.  We discussed the impact of being homeless and how it has a lasting effect on parents and children, it’s a defined trauma.  He also spoke of their programming for those returning from incarceration, veterans and persons caught up in Human Trafficking.  He reminds us that Human Trafficking is a growing crime that will only get worse with the big events coming to the Delaware Valley for the country’s 250th celebration. 
We talked about the needs, beyond the food pantries they offer, Volunteers of America need clothing – especially underwear – for all ages, household goods and linens. 
We discussed the annual Beasley Media Group station BEN FM Radiothon for Volunteers and he asks us to support their families at the holidays.  You or your business can adopt a family to provide the necessary items they need, or you can select names and needs from their Amazon list.   They also need volunteers throughout the years.    
The BEN FM radiothon is December 11th from 6A to 6P live from the Great Plaza at Cherry Hill Mall, next to Santa.  Kristen Hermann hosts with help from 6abc. 
For more information about the services and programming of Volunteers of America Delaware Valley and how you can support them through donations or volunteering, go to <a href="https://www.VOADV.org">VOADV.org</a>. 
For more details on the annual radiothon visit <a href="https://957benfm.com/2024/11/12/adopt-a-family-radiothon-2023-2/">BENFM.com</a>.

Volunteers of America need your help at the holidays and throughout the year

Leslie Macedo, Senior Director of Programing and Mark Schulz, Senior Director of External Affairs discussed Dancing Classrooms and Musicopia, programs that deliver professional lessons in music and dancing to area classrooms. 

Founded in 1974, Musicopia’s mission is to provide equitable access to music education and enrichment, encouraging self-confidence, global awareness, dedication and joy in Pre-K to 12th grade students and their communities. 

It revitalizes school music programs in the Greater Philadelphia area, bringing over 151 teaching artists into classrooms at over 130 schools, with music that reflects that community and the students’ interests.   Programming includes in-class lessons, string orchestras and after-school  drumlines.

In addition to the classroom lessons, Musicopia’s Gift of Music program collects, repairs and places gently-used band and orchestral instruments in playable or reasonably repairable condition in schools and with students who are eager to play and are in need of a quality instrument.   The Lullabye Project, in conjunction with Carnegie Hall, allows parents and caretakers to create a special song for their child with professional musicians to discover new and fun ways to sing, move, and play together during family time. Music and play promote self-care and a child's development.

Learn more about Musicopia programming at musicopia.net.

Dancing Classrooms, is a global program was launched in Philadelphia in 2007 to teach ballroom dancing, merengue, foxtrot, rumba, tango, swing, and waltz and selected “sugar” dances – such as the cha cha slide and stomp, to entire 5th and or 8th grade classes.  The program fosters teamwork and other social skills, giving students the confidence, connection, and community to take the lead in their lives.   Beyond in-class lessons they offer teaching workshops, and classes in Hip Hop, Latin and now, K Pop, there’s an end of the year performance and selected students are given the opportunity to represent their school at the optional Colors of the Rainbow Team Match events.  Schools can request lessons and fundraise the fees for teachers and costs; there are some limited scholarship opportunities. 

Learn more about the programming at dancingclassroomsphilly.org.

The programs will host a special party December 5, 5:30 to 7:30 at World Café Live.  High Note High Step, will celebrate the impact of Musicopia and DCP’s programs and the passion and artistry of their students in Musicopia’s 50th year.   There will be youth performances, inspiring stories, food, drinks, and a prize raffle.  Tickets are $50 or pay-as-you-wish.  

Leslie Macedo, Senior Director of Programing and Mark Schulz, Senior Director of External Affairs discussed Dancing Classrooms and Musicopia, programs that deliver professional lessons in music and dancing to area classrooms. 
Founded in 1974, Musicopia’s mission is to provide equitable access to music education and enrichment, encouraging self-confidence, global awareness, dedication and joy in Pre-K to 12th grade students and their communities. 
It revitalizes school music programs in the Greater Philadelphia area, bringing over 151 teaching artists into classrooms at over 130 schools, with music that reflects that community and the students’ interests.   Programming includes in-class lessons, string orchestras and after-school  drumlines.
In addition to the classroom lessons, Musicopia’s Gift of Music program collects, repairs and places gently-used band and orchestral instruments in playable or reasonably repairable condition in schools and with students who are eager to play and are in need of a quality instrument.   The Lullabye Project, in conjunction with Carnegie Hall, allows parents and caretakers to create a special song for their child with professional musicians to discover new and fun ways to sing, move, and play together during family time. Music and play promote self-care and a child's development.
Learn more about Musicopia programming at <a href="https://www.musicopia.net">musicopia.net</a>.
Dancing Classrooms, is a global program was launched in Philadelphia in 2007 to teach ballroom dancing, merengue, foxtrot, rumba, tango, swing, and waltz and selected “sugar” dances – such as the cha cha slide and stomp, to entire 5th and or 8th grade classes.  The program fosters teamwork and other social skills, giving students the confidence, connection, and community to take the lead in their lives.   Beyond in-class lessons they offer teaching workshops, and classes in Hip Hop, Latin and now, K Pop, there’s an end of the year performance and selected students are given the opportunity to represent their school at the optional Colors of the Rainbow Team Match events.  Schools can request lessons and fundraise the fees for teachers and costs; there are some limited scholarship opportunities. 
Learn more about the programming at <a href="https://www.dancingclassroomsphilly.org">dancingclassroomsphilly.org</a>.
The programs will host a special party December 5, 5:30 to 7:30 at World Café Live.  High Note High Step, will celebrate the impact of Musicopia and DCP’s programs and the passion and artistry of their students in Musicopia’s 50th year.   There will be youth performances, inspiring stories, food, drinks, and a prize raffle.  Tickets are $50 or pay-as-you-wish.

Musicopia and Dancing Classrooms using the power of the Arts to transform the lives of all children

Brigadier General (ret) Michael Fleming, Outreach Manager, Cohen Veterans Network, and Grace Caufield, Clinic Director for The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals discussed Cohen Veterans Network , a national not-for-profit network of mental health clinics for post-9/11 veterans, active duty service members, National Guard and Reserves, and their families, providing high-quality, accessible care.  Founded in 2016 by philanthropist Steven A. Cohen, the network began in part because his son served in the United States Marine Corps.

CVN currently has 22 Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics in high-need communities across the country serving 20 states, providing services in-person or via CVN Telehealth, face-to-face video therapy for theentire military family including spouses or partners, children, siblings, parents, caregivers and others as defined by the veteran or service member.  They treat a number of mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment issues, anger, grief and loss, family issues, transition challenges, relationship problems, and children’s behavioral problems.  Concentrated programming addresses suicide risk and couples therapy.  

In honor of Veterans Day they offered ways to bridge the civilian-military gap including flying an American flag, donating to a veteran service organization, or buying a veteran a meal.They also offer a Veterans Pop 101 Quiz to test your knowledge about veterans to gain a better understanding about veterans and the military community.  You can also watch PsychArmor’s 15 Things Veterans Want You To Know.  It’s all found at cohenveteransnetwork.org/veteransday. 

Brigadier General (ret) Michael Fleming, Outreach Manager, Cohen Veterans Network, and Grace Caufield, Clinic Director for The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals discussed <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.cohenveteransnetwork.org_&amp;d=DwMGaQ&amp;c=jGUuvAdBXp_VqQ6t0yah2g&amp;r=lQz7zU3Itbuw4TzInCR5NXpysFZDqxQt3XEXSd3X4HY&amp;m=HIiFb_Uqlt0sFCatYSz-m0Newesqe9vfTdkqjfp80og&amp;s=tPU8-wdZPLYJSLEifvz-Vm1SHva7aMOEArHxYJl6TIc&amp;e=">Cohen Veterans Network</a> , a national not-for-profit network of mental health clinics for post-9/11 veterans, active duty service members, National Guard and Reserves, and their families, providing high-quality, accessible care.  Founded in 2016 by philanthropist Steven A. Cohen, the network began in part because his son served in the United States Marine Corps.
CVN currently has 22 <a href="https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/clinics/">Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics</a> in high-need communities across the country serving 20 states, providing services in-person or via CVN Telehealth, face-to-face video therapy for the entire military family including spouses or partners, children, siblings, parents, caregivers and others as defined by the veteran or service member.  They treat a number of mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment issues, anger, grief and loss, family issues, transition challenges, relationship problems, and children’s behavioral problems.  Concentrated programming addresses suicide risk and couples therapy.   
In honor of Veterans Day they offered ways to bridge the civilian-military gap including flying an American flag, donating to a veteran service organization, or buying a veteran a meal. They also offer a Veterans Pop 101 Quiz to test your knowledge about veterans to gain a better understanding about veterans and the military community.  You can also watch PsychArmor’s 15 Things Veterans Want You To Know.  It’s all found at <a href="http://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/veteransday">cohenveteransnetwork.org/veteransday</a>.

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