Philanthropy in Phocus

Shawn Slevin started Swim Strong Foundation in 2006 to reduce unintended drowning by teaching water safety and swimming skill education. Swim Strong offers Learn to Swim (including Adaptive) through Competitive programs for ages 3 through Seniors. They have taught more than 10,000 students how to swim and given more than $1 Million in free swim lessons to families in need.Swim Strong’s newest offering is “Know Before You Go™” series of four environmentally focused water safety educational programs

Tommy D interviews Sophie Dubuisson, State Director of NY, for Best Buddies International.They will discuss Best Buddies Programs that increase inclusion for the IDD - Intellectually & Developmentally Disabled community.Tune in for this sensible conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here.Show Notes‍Segment 1Tommy D Introduces himself and the show from his attic. Tommy gives a reference to what his show is about and then talks about general philanthropic

With Special guest Sister Tesa Fitzgerald the founder of Hour Children, a home in Long Island City, Queens for children whose mothers were incarcerated. Tune in for this sensible conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here.Show Notes‍Segment 1Tommy introduces his guest, Sister Tesa Fitzgerald. She is the founder of Hour Children This is an organization that provides resources for children whose mothers are incarcerated. Tommy reads Tesa’s bio which includes her

The Spirit of Huntington Arts Center is a nonprofit organization with a focus on serving 2 specific communities individuals with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities(IDD) and veterans. They serve these communities through educational art classes and their unique ArtWorks program. ArtWorks is a program that provides technical training to prepare students for a career in digital arts. ‍Tommy D will lead us through a conversation with The Executive Director of the Spirit of Huntington, Michael

Transitional Services for New York, Inc. is a comprehensive, community-based mental health organization located in New York City. We provide a continuum of rehabilitative services to enrich the lives of those recovering from mental illness and facilitate their transition to increased levels of independence.Each year TSINY serves more than 4,000 NYC individuals going through mental health challenges.This week on Philanthropy in Phocus, Tommy D will have the great opportunity to interview, Dr. Larry

For his premiere on TalkRadio.nyc, Tommy D interviews Katie McGowan to learn about Horsability.Horsability’s mission is to improve the lives of individuals with special needs through Equine Facilitated Therapy. Through this interview, Tommy and his listeners will learn about the history of this organization, the programs they have to serve the community and stakeholders as well as who the collaborate with and others that they would like to work with.Tune in for this sensible conversation at