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Philanthropy in Phocus

Tommy DiMisa

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Frequency: 1 episode/11d. Total Eps: 168

The Nonprofit Sector Connector – From the Attic of Tommy D!

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Amplifying the Message of Nonprofits

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Organizations in the Nonprofit Sector do Incredible work to serve and impact our society in so many ways!

On Philanthropy in Phocus, each week, Tommy D celebrates and amplifies the story of a specific nonprofit organization by interviewing the founder or executive director.

The program provides a platform for the organization’s leader to discuss the organization, from its beginning. The conversation will highlight its programs, the impact it makes on the community as well as what the future of the organization.

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Of course, Tommy D will always look for ways to add value through connections playing The NonProfit Sector Connector.

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19/07/2026
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Transforming Lives: Bilingual Behavioral Health at HCC

Friday, November 22, 2024 • Duration 01:01:32

They will learn about available services in Nassau and Suffolk Counties for underserved communities. They will learn about the history of the Hispanic Counseling Center and our mission.

Claudia M. Boyle serves as the CEO of the Hispanic Counseling Center (HCC), a multi-service agency in Long Island that provides bilingual and bicultural behavioral health and prevention services for underserved communities. Claudia joined HCC in 2007 as a clinician, delivering individual, family, and group counseling. Over the years, she advanced to roles such as Coordinator of the Kinship Program, Youth and Family Coordinator, and Associate Director, overseeing all HCC programs. In 2021, she was appointed CEO.

Originally from Colombia, Claudia earned her BA in Psychology from Universidad Del Norte and her MS in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Miami. Her professional experience includes counseling, program development, and research, with a focus on Latina women and families. Claudia is deeply committed to community collaboration and addressing the diverse needs of Long Island’s Hispanic population through culturally competent care and innovative leadership.

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Air Ambulance: Life-Saving Care for Haiti

Sunday, October 27, 2024 • Duration 01:01:06

Concerned global citizens and philanthropists interested in learning about the issues in Haiti and ways to support a unique, and critical solution to its health care crisis.

Haiti Air Ambulance is dedicated to providing life-saving air medical transportation to critically ill and injured individuals throughout Haiti, regardless of their financial circumstances. As the country’s only nonprofit helicopter emergency medical service, we are committed to enhancing access to timely, high-quality healthcare by bridging the gap between remote areas and medical facilities. Our mission is to support Haiti’s health infrastructure by collaborating with hospitals, clinics, and first responders, ensuring that

every person in need has rapid access to essential care. Through our services, we strive to reduce mortality rates, improve patient outcomes, and foster a healthier, more resilient nation. Our commitment extends to building local capacity, empowering communities through training, and promoting long-term, sustainable healthcare solutions for all Haitians

Organization: Haiti Air Ambulance

Website: www.haiti-air-ambulance.org

#PhilanthropyInPhocus #HaitiAirAmbulance #EmergencyHealthcare #MedicalTransport #GlobalHealth #HealthcareAccess #SupportHaiti #TommyDiMisa

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"From Stonewall to Pride"

Friday, June 14, 2024 • Duration 53:35

A better understanding of how Pride events and operations work, and the impact of fundraising in supporting LGBTQIA+ organizations in New York City and nationwide.

Kazz Alexander is a passionate and experienced nonprofit executive with a demonstrated history of enhancing programs and student experiences in non-profit management and youth development. Kazz has mostly recently served as Founding Executive Director of Hit The Books, Harlem NY’s first community-based organization focused on combining the pillars of mixed martial arts with mentorship and tutoring. Kazz holds a B.A. in history and has also earned a master’s degree in education from the University of Virginia, as well post-graduate certificates from Fordham University (Executive Education), Baruch College (Non-Profit Management) and NYU (Diversity and Inclusion). Prior to leading Hit the Books and TeachableNYC, Kazz served as Chief Program Officer at BCNY, and as Director of several non-profits in New York and New Jersey. Kazz also serves as Co-Chair of the Board of Directors at NYC Pride, advancing LBGTQIA+ community causes and organization partnerships throughout the New York metropolitan area.

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Being A Kid Again

Friday, December 17, 2021 • Duration 01:00:52

A Kid Again brings hope, happiness, and healing to families raising kids with life-threatening conditions.

The Greater Philadelphia Chapter of A Kid Again serves more than 230 families in PA, NJ, DE, and NY. We are condition-agnostic, meaning we serve kids ages birth to 20 with ANY life-threatening condition. We also serve the entire family, as the siblings and parents are included in all of our Adventures, not just the child with the illness.

Our Adventures are year-round, year after year, and they are cost-free for our families. We exist to give people a time out from illness.

Rachel Lippoff has worked in nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey region for more than 20 years. She has worked with organizations large and small, with varying missions. But she has never felt so deeply about her work as she does with A Kid Again. It truly feels like she changes lives, every day.

Rachel lives in South Jersey just outside Philadelphia with her daughter and their two dogs. In her spare time, when she's not hanging with her daughter, Rachel is an artist working with resin, ink, and macrophotography. She enjoys exercising, reading, cooking, and baking.

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The first segment begins with a brief introduction of Rachel Lippoff and then a bit of banter between Tommy D and Rachel about the music styles they are listening to and are enjoying. Tommy then asks a question about what drew Rachel to non-profit work. Rachel shares that her parents raised her to have an orientation towards community involvement and helping other people. Tommy D then provides a brief summarization of Rachel’s contributions and work within the nonprofit sector.

A Real-Life Fairytale

Friday, December 10, 2021 • Duration 01:01:27

A Moment of Magic operates on the mission of restoring the magic of believing at a time when a child needs to ‘just-be-a-kid’ and reminding them to be brave, strong, and fearless.

Kylee McGrane is the Founder and Executive Director of A Moment of Magic Foundation, a President George H. W. Bush Daily Point of Light Honoree, a Sara Blakely and Spanx Red Backpack Fund Recipient, New York Yankees HOPE Week Honoree, and AERIE Change maker.

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Tommy begins the first segment of the show by listing Kylee’s credentials and accomplishments within the nonprofit sector. He then asks her what drew her to non-profit work. Kylee then talks about how her parents, who were both teachers, instilled the belief within her that one person is able to make a change in the world. She then attended a school in the Bronx which enabled her to learn while also engaging in community work. She then tells a story about how she had an idea to visit a children’s hospital and dress up as Elsa from Frozen. The amount of support she received inspired her to grow this idea and this eventually led to the creation and development of her nonprofit organization.

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Kylee discusses the first time went to the hospital dressed up as Elsa from Frozen. She had only expected to be there for an hour or an hour and a half and she ended up being there for about five hours. Kylee discusses the impact her presence had on the children in that hospital and how one person can change the trajectory of another person’s day. Kylee then discusses the level of outreach that occurred after her initial success; she realized that she was not able to travel to different areas of the country to do this work. This sparked an idea to begin different chapters of A Moment of Magic at different colleges in the U.S. She was then shadowed by a major media outlet who broadcasted her work and enabled the organization to reach new heights.

Colorful Talks Board President

Friday, December 3, 2021 • Duration 01:00:55

Colorful Talks originated in 2020 from a mom, Vera Jones, living in Astoria, Queens NY who was concerned about the increasing violence and evidence of racial unrest in America.

She realized there wasn't a group or organization she knew of that aimed to specifically help parents facilitate positive and healthy discussions about race and diversity with their school-aged children....so she created one!

Their mission is to provide educational tools for families that will facilitate meaningful conversation and activities while developing an emerging awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion with their school-aged children and creating a lasting, positive impact on their communities and the world.

Vera Jones is the President of Colorful Talks and is also a motivational speaker, author, and professional development trainer with over 30 years of experience in varied disciplines. She offers leadership, communication, resilience, diversity, and inclusion, and conflict resolution coaching and consulting.

Vera has her master’s degree in television and radio from Syracuse University and ascertained in conflict dynamics and workplace conflict. A former ESPN and Big Ten Network basketball analyst, Vera is also featured in a 47-million view Goalcast viral video called “Trust Your Vision”-- the inspiring story of her young son overcoming the challenges of a brain tumor and blindness. Vera is a Prince George’s County, MD native, who now resides in Jacksonville, FL.

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The segment begins with a discussion about how Vera Jones came into the non-profit work. Vera tells a story about how her love for basketball led her to a sports broadcasting career. She shares that due to the disability of her son, she was able to learn more about the emotional challenges and struggles that arise due to issues such as bullying. She thought about the intersection between racism and ableism and discovered that children are often ill-equipped to deal with these sorts of challenges. She then created a grassroots organization to address these challenges and was eventually promoted to the role of president of the organization.

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Let's All Say YES!!!

Friday, November 19, 2021 • Duration 01:02:06

About Org: The League of YES is a baseball league for children with all "abilities." We are the League of YES because we do not say no to the children or their families. It doesn't matter your age or disability, you can always play baseball with our help!

Our mission is to establish and sustain baseball programs for people (of all ages) with disabilities. Our objective is to provide an opportunity for those individuals to experience the joy and benefits that come from playing our national pastime.

About Kristine: Executive Director and Founder of the League of YES. Kristine Fitzpatrick founded the League in 2010, formally known as the Miracle League of Long Island in association with the Miracle League Organization.

In 2014 Kristine made the bold decision to leave the Miracle League and create her own organization named, “The League of YES”, YES- where You Experience Success." Her mission is to establish and sustain baseball programs for people (of all ages) with disabilities and to make a positive difference in the lives of disabled children through recreation, and provide physically active outlets.

Kristine’s goal is to spread the word and joy of this program nationally. Currently, Kristine is a sales representative for American Recreational Playgrounds. Kristine is a proud mother of two sons Peter and Wade and resides in Dix Hills, NY.

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The first segment begins with a question about what catalyzed Kristine’s involvement in the non-profit sector. Kristine tells a story about a non-profit role she was offered in 2006 while she was still working in sales. While visiting the job site, she had an experience which touched her deeply and which motivated her to engage in non-profit work.

Neve Hanna Children's Home Is Changing Children's Lives

Friday, November 12, 2021 • Duration 01:01:21

American Friends of Neve Hanna (AFNH) is a non-profit children's 501(c)(3) organization associated with the Neve Hanna Children's Home in Kiryat Gat, Israel. They are the only Masorti Kehillah of its kind in Israel that assists with youth at risk children. American Friends of Neve Hanna raises funds to help support and sustain the individualized therapeutic programs, projects and extracurricular activities at the children's home.

In addition, they raise funds to maintain and develop the campus, fund birthday parties, bar/bat mitzvahs and holiday outings, provide psychological services, social workers, special tutors and religious instruction for the children.

Lisa Pollack is the Director of Business Development and Social Media Marketing for American Friends of Neve Hanna, a non-profit children's organization for the Neve Hanna Children's Home in Kiryat Gat, Israel.

Lisa was born and raised in Bayside, Queens, New York. Her background and education is in marketing and communications. Lisa has 30 years of work experience in the business world. The last 8 years have been concentrated in the nonprofit industry. Lisa specializes in publicity, marketing, fundraising, building and maintaining business relationships within the community.

Lisa has organizational relationships and ties within the Jewish Community including Masorti, Alpha Epsilon Pi (Aepi), Stand With Us, MERCAZ-USA, Women's League for Conservative Judaism, and the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs. She is also a Public Speaker, Israel Advocate, Activist and Photographer. Lisa blogs for the Times of Israel where she tells and shares the stories of Neve Hanna Children's Home.

Gilit Ullman Stein's grandmother, Hanni Ullmann, founded Neve Hanna in 1974. When I was 11 years old I ew to Israel to accompany my grandmother to the President's ceremony where she was granted the Israeli Prize for Volunteer Work. From that year forward I went to Israel every summer and stayed at Neve Hanna. I became very friendly with the children living at Neve Hanna that time and would assist them with painting the dormitory houses, cooking in the kitchen, cleaning the petting zoo and other chores around the Neve Hanna campus. I loved going to Neve Hanna each summer and it is the time of my life that I remember with fondest memories. My grandmother's legacy lives on through Neve Hanna and the children who live there today.

Challenging The Stigma On Mental Health

Friday, November 5, 2021 • Duration 59:22

The mission of the Jordan Porco Foundation is to prevent suicide, promote mental health, and create a message of hope for young adults. JPF provides engaging and uplifting programming emphasizing peer-to-peer messaging promoting help seeking behavior, self-care, and coping skills. Their programs challenge stigma by talking openly about mental health, and educating about the risk factors and warning signs of suicide and other related mental health concerns.

Through awareness, education, and innovative programming, JPF is challenging stigma around mental health and help-seeking, creating open conversations about the prevalence of suicide and mental health issues, and saving young adult lives.

Marisa Giarnella-Porco is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Jordan Porco Foundation (JPF). JPF was founded in 2011 after the Co-Founders lost their son, Jordan, to suicide when he was a freshman in college. Prior to starting the Jordan Porco Foundation, Marisa has worked in human services since 1985.

She obtained her Masters of Social Work from the University of Connecticut in Administration. Her employment experiences range from the CT Department of Children and Families to various positions with local mental health authorities in Eastern Connecticut. She has volunteered for decades in her community and is currently an active member of the CT Suicide Advisory Board.

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In the first segment of the episode, the interview begins with Tommy asking Marisa how she became involved in this type of non-profit work. Marisa responds by sharing about how she grew up seeing the different issues within her family which were not openly discussed due to stigma and shame surrounding mental health issues. This inspired Marisa to study psychology and sociology and this enabled her to develop an understanding of the troubles that affected her family and other members of society. As she continued her studies, she developed an understanding of systemic problems that contribute to mental health issues.

Shining A Bright Light On Our Strength & Weakness

Friday, October 29, 2021 • Duration 59:37

Exponents is a nonprofit organization located in the heart of New York City serving those impacted by substance use and other chronic health conditions.

Their mission is to deliver these services through a client-centered, strength-based approach, which greatly improves health outcomes and promotes overall wellness in our communities.

Joe Turner is the co-founder and current CEO of Exponents, a 30-year-old community based human services and harm reduction program in NYC. Exponents provides compassionate and person-centered drug treatment, recovery and wellness services to the most vulnerable New Yorkers. Since its founding in 1988, over 11, 000 program graduates have completed its programs-many of whom are in management positions of nonprofit agencies.

At Exponents, “…we meet people where they are, but we don’t leave them there”!

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The segment begins with a conversation about how the Exponents philosophy came to be. Joe Turner recounts his experiences and memories of the AIDS pandemic. He remembers how terrifying that time was and how the response of the LGBTQ+ community shaped the outcome of the lives of many individuals; instead of a philosophy of abstinence, Joey says the Act Up movement promoted ‘safer sex’ and in doing so, were able to provide a feasible alternative to the AIDS pandemic.

Inspired by this philosophy, Joe Turner wanted to find alternatives to substance abuse treatments which are rooted in compassion. Joe states that his organization meets people at the stage of recovery they are in.

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