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Young adults with special needs learn valuable lessons at NY's Rising Above Bakery

2021/12/06

There's a secret ingredient at the Rising Above Bakery in Chestnut Ridge. With a scoop of flour, a sprinkle of patience and a dash of compassion, Shiri Reuveni-Ullrich has created a recipe for inclusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Westchester teen takes on food insecurity in her community

2021/11/01

Sean Adams reports on the Caring Cupboard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Organization uses music to bring to life the word of homeless shelter residents

2021/10/25

Sean Adams reports Music Kitchen is something that came from a Broadway musician's dream to spotlight marginalized people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NY family spreads melanoma awareness after losing daughter to skin cancer

2021/06/28

As the weather heats up outside, one organization is looking to make sure everyone is protecting their skin from the sun’s harmful rays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Volunteers still working to get groceries to quarantined NYers

2021/06/11

Some New Yorkers are still reaching out to help people throughout the city as the pandemic continues to affect many people who are not able to resume normal activities yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saluting citizen soldiers in the NY Army National Guard

2021/06/01

When there’s trouble and New York needs help, they are the first line of defense: the New York Army National Guard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Westchester organization creates support groups for families battling mental health issues

2021/05/21

The stress, fear, anxiety and isolation of the pandemic have taken a terrible toll on young people. Some have said that the pandemic will likely cause a mental health crisis and the Youth Mental Health Project agrees, saying demand for help is higher than ever before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two men make sure people on the streets have a better life one backpack at a time.

2021/05/03

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8-year-old’s dream to help animals lives on in nonprofit after death

2021/04/27

A little girl from Westchester County has left behind a lasting legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NYC teen on mission to encourage others to donate hair for cancer patients

2021/04/19

A Manhattan teen is growing a nice charity by growing his hair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Jersey teen helps others get healthy

2021/03/29

A New Jersey teen has launched a website dedicated to combatting diet and other health misinformation made for teens by teens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breweries team up to make 'Curtain Up' beer to help performing arts industry

2021/03/22

Two out-of-work Broadway actors have rallied together breweries to make "Curtain Up" beer to help the struggling performing arts industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices