25 APR 2024 ·  The DELCO Foundation is hosting Delco Gives Day – a 24-hour day of giving which kicks off May 8th at 7:00 p.m. and wraps up at 7:00 p.m. on May 9th. I speak to Frances M. Sheehan, President, The Foundation for Delaware County about the event and the work of the Foundation to support local organizations providing critical services and resources for the community. https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdelcofoundation.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7CLoraineMorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7C88192849041b46a9abf708dc4f3bebea%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638472366297030678%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2Fpifu%2BeYyiSCSHh8V8EkatIN2QAWUYACabxshizC8qA%3D&reserved=0 https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FDelcoFdn%2F&data=05%7C02%7CLoraineMorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7C88192849041b46a9abf708dc4f3bebea%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638472366297051427%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pygFFxN4aeH0O2JrmRxl2ku38WdxK0nytjXOoKBmpL0%3D&reserved=0 https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fthe-foundation-for-delaware-county%2F&data=05%7C02%7CLoraineMorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7C88192849041b46a9abf708dc4f3bebea%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638472366297067837%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Md6wEMYPSdUXNyqWC0cSTgKOSTCiC7QEYmRN%2BE0oLmo%3D&reserved=0 https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fdelcofdn%2F&data=05%7C02%7CLoraineMorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7C88192849041b46a9abf708dc4f3bebea%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638472366297082212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=aMNxGnZ7JmTfpjKUAiIc3tCkbV4Wy%2FDI05IhkBTOfNA%3D&reserved=0 https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fchannel%2FUCFPbAUfhB8djfYt4ZgvFY1w&data=05%7C02%7CLoraineMorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7C88192849041b46a9abf708dc4f3bebea%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638472366297094611%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JuS6m1qB7Yqi3AFrvMlRDx%2FkZRhSSknJENWPBjW9z14%3D&reserved=0 https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fi%2Fflow%2Flogin%3Fredirect_after_login%3D%252FDelcoFdn%252F&data=05%7C02%7CLoraineMorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7C88192849041b46a9abf708dc4f3bebea%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638472366297106336%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IHTvfLSpX7dUfqhxThveRnocEH1Es9lF6C%2FuZs2GmWg%3D&reserved=0 Since 1989, Project HOME has empowered thousands of adults, children and families in Philadelphia to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty by providing a continuum of care that addresses and alleviates the underlying causes of homelessness, including mental illness and substance use disorder. I speak to Sister Mary Scullion, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Project HOME who will be honored along with co-founder Joan McConnon at Project Home’s 35th Anniversary Gala May 1st as the two step down from their leadership roles.  https://give.projecthome.org/event/project-home-35th-anniversary/e557056 https://thirtyfive.projecthome.org/

25 APR 2024 · Sunday April 28th I’ll be joining thousands at the Philadelphia Navy Yard for the 2024 Gift of Life Donor Dash to raise awareness about the critical importance of organ donation. I speak to Philadephia hit performing artist Freeway who will be there and who shares his experience as not only a kidney transplant recipient but also a donor parent whose late son provided four people with lifesaving organs. https://www.donors1.org/get-involved/signature-events/donor-dash/ takes place Sunday April 28th at the Navy Yard. Online registration is closed but you can register on site starting at 8:00 a.m  https://www.donors1.org/     Since 1989, Project HOME has empowered thousands of adults, children and families in Philadelphia to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty by providing a continuum of care that addresses and alleviates the underlying causes of homelessness, including mental illness and substance use disorder. I speak to Sister Mary Scullion, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Project HOME who will be honored along with co-founder Joan McConnon at Project Home’s 35th Anniversary Gala May 1st as the two step down from their leadership roles. https://give.projecthome.org/event/project-home-35th-anniversary/e557056 https://thirtyfive.projecthome.org/

25 APR 2024 · The DELCO Foundation is hosting Delco Gives Day – a 24-hour day of giving which kicks off May 8th at 7:00 p.m. and wraps up at 7:00 p.m. on May 9th. I speak to Frances M. Sheehan, President, The Foundation for Delaware County about the event and the work of the Foundation to support local organizations providing critical services and resources for the community.  https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdelcofoundation.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7CLoraineMorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7C88192849041b46a9abf708dc4f3bebea%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638472366297030678%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2Fpifu%2BeYyiSCSHh8V8EkatIN2QAWUYACabxshizC8qA%3D&reserved=0 https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FDelcoFdn%2F&data=05%7C02%7CLoraineMorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7C88192849041b46a9abf708dc4f3bebea%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638472366297051427%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pygFFxN4aeH0O2JrmRxl2ku38WdxK0nytjXOoKBmpL0%3D&reserved=0 https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fthe-foundation-for-delaware-county%2F&data=05%7C02%7CLoraineMorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7C88192849041b46a9abf708dc4f3bebea%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638472366297067837%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Md6wEMYPSdUXNyqWC0cSTgKOSTCiC7QEYmRN%2BE0oLmo%3D&reserved=0 https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fdelcofdn%2F&data=05%7C02%7CLoraineMorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7C88192849041b46a9abf708dc4f3bebea%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638472366297082212%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=aMNxGnZ7JmTfpjKUAiIc3tCkbV4Wy%2FDI05IhkBTOfNA%3D&reserved=0 https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fchannel%2FUCFPbAUfhB8djfYt4ZgvFY1w&data=05%7C02%7CLoraineMorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7C88192849041b46a9abf708dc4f3bebea%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638472366297094611%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JuS6m1qB7Yqi3AFrvMlRDx%2FkZRhSSknJENWPBjW9z14%3D&reserved=0 https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fi%2Fflow%2Flogin%3Fredirect_after_login%3D%252FDelcoFdn%252F&data=05%7C02%7CLoraineMorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7C88192849041b46a9abf708dc4f3bebea%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638472366297106336%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IHTvfLSpX7dUfqhxThveRnocEH1Es9lF6C%2FuZs2GmWg%3D&reserved=0  

19 APR 2024 · When it comes to HIV and AIDS, we can get to zero infections, zero deaths and zero stigma. at the beginning of this pandemic - that hope seemed impossible but with the advent of new drugs that greatly reduce the chance of HIV infection among the sexually active - maybe this dream is possible through the use of PrEP – a regular treatment that reduces the risk of HIV up to 99 percent. I speak to https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sugdaniels.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Clorainemorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7C59534310e0b24c7c3f1f08dbfa72271f%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638379140447532244%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=usxC%2FMaCS%2BY27KKKFgd2T2palUyKNwGmYYwwXVVVqv4%3D&reserved=0 who is supporting the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s efforts to offer free and confidential HIV testing, free PrEP, and other resources— to help combat AIDS and Javontae Lee Williams, Prevention Program manager for the division of HIV Health for the Department of Public Health. Find out more at https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fphillykeeponloving.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Clorainemorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7C59534310e0b24c7c3f1f08dbfa72271f%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638379140447532244%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hRaEG6ASCBBhi6WpBwWjpL9Nk97HgU4mkngup7vhjOo%3D&reserved=0 and to hear music by Sug Daniels go to https://www.sugdaniels.com/ I speak to Cheryl Brubaker, Executive Director, Women’s Resource Center about Girls Lead, is a leadership and life skills program that WRC started in 1999 to help middle and high school girls with untapped leadership potential find their footing and thrive.  https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.womensresourcecenter.net%2F&data=05%7C02%7CLoraineMorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7Ce23fe8a6b4a64aff8e7008dc4db5aaad%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638470689874634919%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=irOMFcwTj8hcT665SDku%2F9LEqsTSMpwXlPsz7xq96z0%3D&reserved=0    https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwomensrc&data=05%7C02%7CLoraineMorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7Ce23fe8a6b4a64aff8e7008dc4db5aaad%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638470689874645535%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=3pxpkrbMPz1O5tDTdDGi3XP5DH7SeAGuHAfeAlH8TYQ%3D&reserved=0             https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fwomensrc&data=05%7C02%7CLoraineMorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7Ce23fe8a6b4a64aff8e7008dc4db5aaad%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638470689874652928%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=nke6HjGKUD6kFwPrynO7QuLrNS7UrPTws9NU7Cr2qxQ%3D&reserved=0             https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fwomen%27s-resource-center-greater-philadelphia-area-%2F&data=05%7C02%7CLoraineMorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7Ce23fe8a6b4a64aff8e7008dc4db5aaad%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638470689874659171%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lzRfYXIIpnBGCp7t7bu%2Bql6nnXLkAILq1NHOklcygRE%3D&reserved=0 https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fwomen%27s-resource-center-greater-philadelphia-area-%2F&data=05%7C02%7CLoraineMorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7Ce23fe8a6b4a64aff8e7008dc4db5aaad%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638470689874659171%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lzRfYXIIpnBGCp7t7bu%2Bql6nnXLkAILq1NHOklcygRE%3D&reserved=0             https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fwomensrc%2F&data=05%7C02%7CLoraineMorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7Ce23fe8a6b4a64aff8e7008dc4db5aaad%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638470689874668388%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=c9kLTBQ8zULDcvpe92w86mt%2FPyUMCEOgHyDz2DXfAgM%3D&reserved=0 If you drive down Kelly Drive by the Falls Bridge, you might want to take a detour into East Falls a vibrant neighborhood – to tell us more about this community I’ll be speaking with Michelle Feldman Executive Director of East Falls Development Corp.   https://discovereastfalls.org/  

19 APR 2024 · I speak to Bakari Sellers the author of The Moment -Thoughts on the Race Reckoning That Wasn’t and How We Can All Move Forward Now.  The book examines the modern political landscape and explores the forces at work to undermine civil rights gains over the past fifty years and offers solutions for a better tomorrow. Sellers will be speaking at   Philadelphia Free Library on Thursday at 7:30PM April 25th. https://bakarisellers.com/ https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/132099 I speak to Cheryl Brubaker, Executive Director, Women’s Resource Center about Girls Lead, is a leadership and life skills program that WRC started in 1999 to help middle and high school girls with untapped leadership potential find their footing and thrive.  https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.womensresourcecenter.net%2F&data=05%7C02%7CLoraineMorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7Ce23fe8a6b4a64aff8e7008dc4db5aaad%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638470689874634919%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=irOMFcwTj8hcT665SDku%2F9LEqsTSMpwXlPsz7xq96z0%3D&reserved=0    https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwomensrc&data=05%7C02%7CLoraineMorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7Ce23fe8a6b4a64aff8e7008dc4db5aaad%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638470689874645535%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=3pxpkrbMPz1O5tDTdDGi3XP5DH7SeAGuHAfeAlH8TYQ%3D&reserved=0             https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fwomensrc&data=05%7C02%7CLoraineMorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7Ce23fe8a6b4a64aff8e7008dc4db5aaad%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638470689874652928%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=nke6HjGKUD6kFwPrynO7QuLrNS7UrPTws9NU7Cr2qxQ%3D&reserved=0             https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fwomen%27s-resource-center-greater-philadelphia-area-%2F&data=05%7C02%7CLoraineMorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7Ce23fe8a6b4a64aff8e7008dc4db5aaad%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638470689874659171%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lzRfYXIIpnBGCp7t7bu%2Bql6nnXLkAILq1NHOklcygRE%3D&reserved=0 https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fwomen%27s-resource-center-greater-philadelphia-area-%2F&data=05%7C02%7CLoraineMorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7Ce23fe8a6b4a64aff8e7008dc4db5aaad%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638470689874659171%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=lzRfYXIIpnBGCp7t7bu%2Bql6nnXLkAILq1NHOklcygRE%3D&reserved=0             https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fwomensrc%2F&data=05%7C02%7CLoraineMorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7Ce23fe8a6b4a64aff8e7008dc4db5aaad%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638470689874668388%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=c9kLTBQ8zULDcvpe92w86mt%2FPyUMCEOgHyDz2DXfAgM%3D&reserved=0

19 APR 2024 · I talk to Jenne Johns who has created a nonprofit, Once Upon a Preemie to address the health disparities black families face when a child is born prematurely. http://www.onceuponapreemie.org @onceapreemie (IG) once-upon-a-preemie-academy (LI) @onceuponapreemie (FB)

12 APR 2024 · One of my favorite youth development programs is the Boys and Girls Clubs of Philadelphia. I speak to   Lisbeth Marziello, President and CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Philadelphia and   Ariel Goldring - Executive Vice President Strategic support training and systematic Development about the organization’s programs and their upcoming Coaches Private Reserve Dinner April 25th.   https://bgcphila.org/ Intimate partners violence can happen to anyone but there is help. I speak to Christina Vega, Founder/President of: Love Shouldn’t Hurt, Philly which was founded in 2018 after the murder/suicide of City Hall head of HR, Linda Rios.) They are hosting a Women’s Empowerment Conference: HERstory: A walk in HER Shoes w/ April Hernandez-Castillo April 27, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm 6301 N. 2nd street Philadelphia, pa 19120                   Website: https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.loveshouldnthurtphilly.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7CLoraineMorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7Cc7815365b0b34b42fb6408dc54170f29%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638477705249211985%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=F%2F79NX0Jn7gosOe4gSWpmSR0wOjePA4m1MUwZPrVsws%3D&reserved=0                 Instagram: @loveshouldnthurt_philly                 Facebook: Love Shouldn’t Hurt                 YouTube: Love Shouldn’t Hurt, Philly       Autism Awareness Month, observed every April, serves as a crucial opportunity to foster understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals on the autism spectrum. It's a time to amplify voices, share stories, and dispel myths surrounding autism, promoting inclusivity and appreciation of neurodiversity. I spoke to the Hartranft family, Ben, who is autistic, his Mom Sandy and brother Dan. Ben has become a powerful public speaker about Autism with the love and support of his family.   Website and social media handles and tags www.Benergy1.com @benergylive YouTube @gobetheone TikTok benrct1 Instagram @benergyEAC Twitter X

12 APR 2024 · On May 4th, The Hey Girl! Conference creates space and opportunity for women to belong by providing a community of women who bare their most vulnerable thoughts and experiences.” In sharing ourselves, we cultivate healing from within and for others that provides the foundation for us to be our authentic selves.”  I speak to Cassandra Burnett, founder of the Hey Girl! Conference, Summer Willow-Fitch a senior partner/Principal of KABOD consulting Group LLC specializing in organizational training and development who is a speaker at the conference and Nova Smith - Thee Coffee Gurl. www. Heygirlconference.com FB and IG @heygirlconference   One of my favorite youth development programs is the Boys and Girls Clubs of Philadelphia. I speak to   Lisbeth Marziello, President and CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Philadelphia and   Ariel Goldring - Executive Vice President Strategic support training and systematic Development about the organization’s programs and their upcoming Coaches Private Reserve Dinner April 25th. https://bgcphila.org/      I speak to Christina Vega, Founder/President of: Love Shouldn’t Hurt, Philly which was founded in 2018 after the murder/suicide of City Hall head of HR, Linda Rios.) They are hosting a Women’s Empowerment Conference: HERstory: A walk in HER Shoes w/ April Hernandez-Castillo April 27, 2024 9:00am - 3:00pm 6301 N. 2nd Street Philadelphia, pa 19120                   Website: https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.loveshouldnthurtphilly.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7CLoraineMorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7Cc7815365b0b34b42fb6408dc54170f29%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638477705249211985%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=F%2F79NX0Jn7gosOe4gSWpmSR0wOjePA4m1MUwZPrVsws%3D&reserved=0                 Instagram: @loveshouldnthurt_philly                 Facebook: Love Shouldn’t Hurt                 YouTube: Love Shouldn’t Hurt, Philly  

12 APR 2024 · I talk to Carolyn Sims Nesmith, Founder/Director of CSN Productions which is hosting at. Meet and Greet for the Youth Performing Arts Program: Musical Theater Camp, on Saturday, April 20, 2024, 12 to 2 p.m. at CSN Productions, 3510 Scotts Lane, #3015A in the East Falls section of Philly. The program is six weeks and runs from   July 8 through August 16th. Registration deadline is June 10. www.csnproductions.com https://csnproductions.com   I also speak to -- Rev. Dr. Donna Lawrence Executive Director of the Metropolitan Christian Council of Philadelphia (MCCP) and leads the organization's Restorative Cities Initiative (RCI) and was the key convener of the intergenerational conference that was held this past weekend. We discuss the renewed relevance of the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. https://www.metropolitanchristiancouncil.org

5 APR 2024 · Media coverage of gun violence can do more harm than good and retraumatize survivors and their family and friends.   I speak to Jim MacMillian and Oronde McClain from the Philadephia Center for Gun Violence Reporting about the Philadelphia premiere of a powerful documentary “The Second Trauma” what shows the harmful effects of episodic gun violence and how the media can do better.  The event takes place April 17th at 7 pm at the Temple Performing Arts Center. For more information:  https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpcgvr.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7CLoraineMorrill%40iheartmedia.com%7C284d2a69b3734ce7d7db08dc54acd222%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638478348459313823%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=eGOUsPxJd3nIazMEnVa4uX%2FP%2BzeFr1XGeBQEP0B0bQ4%3D&reserved=0