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Founded in 1996, A Better Chance for Our Children works to find permanent loving families for children waiting to be adopted. These waiting children all have special needs, and this dedicated agency works tirelessly to bring children and families together through intensive preparation, counseling and training, and support that continues long after an adoption is finalized. For ABCFOC and their families, home truly where the heart is.
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Delaware Guidance ServicesFor 60 years, Delaware Guidance Services for Children & Youth, Inc. has provided quality behavioral health services for children, youth, and their families, statewide. DGS believes that all children have a right to good behavioral health and should have access to quality therapeutic care, regardless of their ability to pay.
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¡Viva Arts!El Centro Cultural partners with First State Community Action Agency's La Casita after-school program to provide art education, art supplies, and bilingual teachers for a one-week summer arts camp to teach children about traditional music, dance, and art focusing on Mexico and Guatemala, and to prepare the students for presentations at Festival Hispano in Millsboro.
www.elcentrocultural.org
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A Better Chance for Our ChildrenFounded in 1996, A Better Chance for Our Children works to find permanent loving families for children waiting to be adopted. These waiting children all have special needs, and this dedicated agency works tirelessly to bring children and families together through intensive preparation, counseling and training, and support that continues long after an adoption is finalized. For ABCFOC and their families, home truly where the heart is.
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Delaware Nature SocietySince its founding in 1964, The Delaware Nature Society has been the pre-eminent non-profit environmental organization in Delaware. Executive Director, Brian Winslow sits down with John Taylor to discuss the unique preservation, conservation and educational programs of the DNS.
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The Delaware Association of Nonprofit AgenciesAfter 26 years, the Delaware Association of Nonprofit Agencies, or DANA, is changing along with the times. President and CEO Chris Grundner talks to John Taylor about the giving habits of Delawareans, the makeup of the Board of Directors, and how DANA helps nonprofit organizations deal with challenges. |  |
Sam BeardHost John Taylor speaks with Sam Beard, President and Co-Founder of the Jefferson Awards for Public Service, about the origins and current state of this organization which presents its prestigious "Nobel Prize for public service."
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DCF: The Next GenerationAn emerging generation of community leaders discuss the importance of continuing the spirit of philanthropy in the First State. Part four of a four-part series celebrating 25 years of caring at the Delaware Community Foundation.
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The Arsht-Cannon FundAdrienne Arsht and Chris Cannon describe the origins and continuing legacy of the Arsht family's tradition of philanthropy. Part three of a four-part series celebrating 25 years of caring at the Delaware Community Foundation.
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DCF: Building a VisionBoard members and supporters of the DCF overview the development of special funds, and uniting the community toward common goals. Part two of a four-part series celebrating 25 years of caring at the Delaware Community Foundation.
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25 Years of CaringFounding members of the DCF discuss the origins of one of the First State's most important philanthropic organizations. Part one of a four-part series celebrating 25 years of caring at the Delaware Community Foundation.
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Boys & Girls ClubsThe Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is part of a nationwide movement whose mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those most in need, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Kate Baker Frawley, Director of Marketing and Events, talks with John Baker about the Club Kids and programs at the forty-four statewide Boys and Girls Clubs facilities in Delaware.
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Mental Health AssociationThe Mental Health Association in Delaware (MHA) is a statewide, nonprofit organization founded in 1932 to promote mental health. MHA provides services throughout Delaware, and our focus is education, support and advocacy for mental health issues. Host John Baker talks with Executive Director Jim Lafferty.
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Planned ParenthoodPlanned Parenthood of Delaware provides 1/3 of the reproductive health services in the state. For over 75 years, Planned Parenthood of Delaware has been in the business of serving women, men and families, working to ensure the right of all individuals to access appropriate reproductive health information and services. Planned Parenthood’s Emily Knearl talks with John Baker.
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Not Your Mother’s Girl Scouting!For nearly 100 years, Girl Scouting has helped to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. The Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council encompasses all of the Delmarva Peninsula and the first troop was formed at Mount Zion Lutheran Church in Wilmington, Delaware in 1915. Manager of Communications, Liz Farrell talks with John Baker about the new face of girl scouting.
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Homeless Planning CouncilSusan Starrett, Executive Director of The Homeless Planning Council of Delaware talks with John Baker about this independent statewide non-profit that works to strengthen the support system for people who are homeless. The goal: To create a shared vision to remedy homelessness in Delaware.
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A Powerful GiftReading aloud to children is the single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading and in school. Mary Hirschbiel, Executive Director of Read Aloud Delaware, sits down with John Baker to talk about the powerful, positive impact of reading aloud to even the youngest of children.
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Focus on Teen MomsThe Delaware Adolescent Program, Inc. (DAPI) is the only statewide comprehensive school based program in the nation that serves pregnant and parenting teens and their families. DAPI Executive Director, Lucy O’Donnell, talks with John Baker about the evolution of DAPI’s service offering since its founding in 1969.
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Delaware HIV ConsortiumJohn Hinkson of the Delaware HIV Consortium talks with John Baker about the Consortium’s dedication to eliminating the spread of HIV/AIDS through its leadership in ensuring a high-quality, seamless continuum of care for all people infected and affected in Delaware.
www.delawarehiv.org
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Beautiful Gate Outreach CenterBeautiful Gate Outreach Center is committed to improving the quality of life of those infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Executive Director Renee Beaman speaks with John Baker about the center’s mission to provide quality, non-judgmental free HIV support services and prevention information to Delawareans.
www.bgate.org
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Delaware Humane AssociationFounded in 1957, the Delaware Humane Association (DHA) is Delaware’s first no kill animal shelter and adoption center. Executive Director Patrick Carroll shares their commitment to providing for the needs of companion animals in our community.
www.dehumane.org
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Delaware Arts AllianceDelaware Arts Alliance serves as a dynamic advocate for arts and culture throughout the state, asserting the importance of the arts in the development of livable communities, vibrant economies, and creative citizens. John Baker talks with Guillermina Gonzalez.
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Autism DelawareAutism Delaware was started in 1998 by a group of families who became friends through their common experience with autism. Now, statewide and rooted, the mission remains to create better lives for people with autism and their families here in Delaware. Associate Director Teresa Avery talks to John Baker.
www.delautism.org
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Boy Scout Council of Del-Mar-VaThe Del-Mar-Va Council provides Scouting opportunities throughout the Del-Mar-Va Peninsula, serving approximately 388 units and over 4,500 volunteers who are delivering the promise to over 10,000 youth in traditional Scouting programs, and an additional 1,500 youth are being served through the Learning for Life Division. Scout Executive Patrick Sterrett updates John Baker.
www.delmarvacouncil.org
www.beascout.org
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Catholic CharitiesCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington seeks to address human suffering and restore the well being of people and society by caring for families and persons in need. Executive Director Richelle Vible talks with John Baker about the agency’s long history of serving the greater Delaware community and how they are keeping pace with needs today.
www.cdow.org/charities.html
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Food is LoveThe Delaware Food Bank provides nutritious foods to Delawareans in need
and facilitates long-term solutions to the problems of hunger and
poverty through community education and advocacy. Host John Baker talks
with Kim Kostes.
www.fbd.org
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Jewish Federation of DelawareThe Jewish Federation of Delaware has been in the FirstState for over 76 years. CEO Seth Katzen sits down with John Baker to discuss their mission and support of Delaware’s Jewish Community.
www.shalomdelaware.org
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A Legacy of SupportExecutive Director There du Pont talks with John Baker about The Longwood Foundation. Founded in 1937 to perpetuate Longwood Gardens, the organization has since expanded to provide financial support for countless non-profits throughout Delaware and in southern Chester County, Pennsylvania.
www.longwoodfoundation.com
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Faithful StewardJohn Baker gets an update from Board Chair Matt Lynch about the American Red Cross of the Delmarva Peninsula, on duty 24 hours a day to help local families cope with disaster and communicate urgent messages to loved ones in the military. Teaching lifesaving skills and disaster preparedness is only part of what the 100+ year old organization continues to do.
www.redcrossdelmarva.org |  |
United We StandThe Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence provides a strong, unified, statewide voice for battered women and their children, and those who serve them. John Baker talks with Executive Director Carol Post about the organization’s efforts to educate the Delaware public about societal attitudes that promote and perpetuate violence.
www.dcadv.org
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Top CEO Once a Girl ScoutDuPont CEO Ellen Kullman is honored by the Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay, and discusses empowering young women.
www.cbgsc.org
, www.dupont.com
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Latin American Community CenterFor over 40 years, the Latin American Community Center has provided a continuum of care to Delaware families.
www.thelatincenter.org |  |
Ministry of CaringMinistry of Caring
Brother Rudolph Pieretti talks about the history and mission of the Ministry of Caring, and their work with the poor and homeless in Delaware.
www.ministryofcaring.org |  |
He Serves Community through Drumming and DanceThe Sankofa African Dance Company was founded in 1995 by then Dover City Councilman Reuben Salters. Now well established, this exciting company of performers, comprised entirely from inner city youth, continues to excite audiences throughout the region.
http://www.icclarts.org/ICCL_Programs.php |  |
United Way of DelawarePresident and CEO Michelle Taylor discusses education, income and health, the main focus points of the United Way of Delaware.
www.uwde.org |  |
YMCA of DelawareNew brand, same tradition of community service. President Michael Graves discusses the YMCA of Delaware.
www.ymcade.org |  |