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Philanthropy in Phocus

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

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Increasing Employee Ownership Through Succession...

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2025/10/31

In this episode, Tommy D sits down with Marie Davis and Matthew Epperson from the Georgia Center for Employee Ownership (GACEO) to unpack how business owners can use succession planning to keep companies, jobs, and legacies in their communities. They outline the three major models of broad-based employee ownership—ESOPs (a regulated retirement trust invested in the company), worker cooperatives (direct ownership with patronage profit sharing), and employee ownership trusts (EOTs) (mission-driven

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Harvesting Dignity, Growing Futures.

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2025/10/24

• Discover how Smile Farms connects agriculture with advocacy• Learn how meaningful employment creates lifelong impact• Be inspired by Steve’s personal and professional journey—from global brands to grassroots change🍽️ This Friday on Philanthropy in Phocus with Tommy DiMisa #InTheAtticWe’re planting seeds of purpose and possibility with Steve McDermott, Managing Director of Smile Farms, an organization redefining inclusion through meaningful work opportunities for people with developmental

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62:31

Progress with Purpose

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2025/08/08

✨ Why listen?• Learn how QCP supports individuals across all stages of life• Hear what’s changing—and what must change—in the field of disability services• Be inspired by a legacy of advocacy, inclusion, and hands-on leadership🍫 This Friday on Philanthropy in Phocus with Tommy DiMisa #InTheAtticWe’re joined by Terri Ross, Executive Director of Queens Centers for Progress (QCP), a pioneering organization empowering people with developmental disabilities for over 75 years. From preschoolers to older

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62:08

The Power of Showing Up

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2025/08/01

• Learn how grassroots action became a full-service hub serving 2,500+ people a month• Hear the real talk on leadership, burnout, and building from nothing• Be inspired by a survivor-led movement that puts compassion into action🍫 This Friday on Philanthropy in Phocus with Tommy DiMisa #InTheAtticWe’re joined by Jennifer Hernandez, Co-Founder and Executive Director of ECLI-VIBES, an organization born from lived experience and built on the belief that healing starts with showing up. What began from

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60:55

Caring with Cultural Dignity

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2025/06/27

- Learn how culturally appropriate services are transforming senior care- Hear about the unique needs of South Asian elders in NYC- Be inspired by Dr. K’s journey from medicine to movement-making🌸 This Friday on Philanthropy in Phocus with Tommy DiMisa #InTheAttic 🌸 Join us for a powerful and heartfelt conversation with Dr. Vasundhara Kalasapudi, affectionately known as Dr. K, the Executive Director and founder of India Home. As a geriatric psychiatrist and visionary nonprofit leader, Dr. K has

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59:40

Baking with Purpose

Philanthropy in Phocus ·

2025/06/20

- Discover how entrepreneurship can empower people with disabilities- Learn about the challenges and triumphs of creating inclusive employment- Be inspired by the Cupcake Crew’s commitment to mentoring the next generation🧁 This Friday on Philanthropy in Phocus with Tommy DiMisa #InTheAttic 🧁Join us for a heartwarming and empowering conversation with Patty Castrogiovanni, founder of Special Sweets Bakery, operating under the nonprofit A Special Place For Me. Together with the Cupcake Crew—a team of

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63:13

Flight Path to Inclusion

Philanthropy in Phocus ·

2025/06/13

- Discover how aviation is being used to support neurodiverse families- Learn how sensory-friendly experiences reduce fear and spark empowerment- Be inspired by Antonio’s mission to create an inclusive future in flight✈️ This Friday on Philanthropy in Phocus with Tommy DiMisa #InTheAtticJoin us for an inspiring flightpath into inclusion with Antonio Ferrara, founder of Aviators for Autism, a nonprofit on a mission to create sensory-friendly aviation experiences for individuals on the autism spectrum

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62:26

From Grief to Growth

Philanthropy in Phocus ·

2025/06/06

💛 This Friday on Philanthropy in Phocus with Tommy DiMisa #InTheAtticJoin us for an insightful conversation with Noah Eliot Gotbaum, Interim Executive Director of Adam’s House Grief Support for Children and Founder of New Spirit Advisors. Noah brings a powerful blend of entrepreneurial spirit, nonprofit leadership, and lived compassion to the conversation—especially when it comes to supporting grieving children and building impactful organizations from the ground up. 🧒💬This week, we explore “From

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Holding Space for Grief and Growth

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2025/05/23

The mental health needs of children and teens has been a topic with increased attention and discussion in recent years. SIBSPlace has been providing preventative mental health care to vulnerable children and families for 25 years and our knowledge in how to encourage children to increase self-awareness, promote expression of feelings and develop coping skills can be beneficial to all.💛 This Friday on Philanthropy in Phocus with Tommy DiMisa #InTheAtticJoin us for a heartfelt and important

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61:52

Redefining Possibility

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2025/05/16

They will learn about The Viscardi Center’s transformative work in education and workforce development. Also they will understand the role of disability in diversity, equity, and inclusion.💡 This Friday on Philanthropy in Phocus with host Tommy DiMisa #InTheAtticJoin us for an impactful conversation with Dr. Chris Rosa, President & CEO of The Viscardi Center—a national leader in education, employment, and empowerment for people with disabilities. A lifelong advocate and wheelchair-user himself,

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61:06

Fighting Fentanyl with Compassion

Philanthropy in Phocus ·

2025/05/09

Hopefully raised awareness to the affect that fentanyl is having on our nation.🎙️ This Friday on Philanthropy in Phocus with Tommy DiMisa #InTheAtticThis week, we welcome Chris Hennessy, founder of The Raven Is Here, a nonprofit born from personal tragedy and driven by fierce compassion. After losing his brother to fentanyl poisoning, Chris dedicated his life to supporting those battling addiction, homelessness, and human trafficking—offering real help, hope, and human connection. 🕊️Through

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Service Above Self

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2025/05/02

By hearing about Rotary Club impact on local communities, an audience can gain insight into how volunteer efforts can create lasting change, understand the tangible benefits of service-oriented organizations, and be inspired to get involved in their own communities. This can lead to increased awareness of local needs, a stronger sense of civic responsibility, and potential opportunities for personal and professional growth."🌟 This Friday on Philanthropy in Phocus! 🌟Join host Tommy DiMisa

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61:45

No Matter What: Recovery & Resilience

Philanthropy in Phocus ·

2025/04/18

This episode offers a powerful, honest look at addiction, recovery, and what it truly means to rebuild a life from the ground up. Through lived experience and real-world solutions, listeners will gain insight into the recovery community, available resources, and how they can be part of the solution. Whether you're in recovery, know someone who is struggling, or simply want to make a difference, you'll walk away inspired, informed, and empowered to take action.💪 This Friday on Philanthropy

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Education Beyond the Walls

Philanthropy in Phocus ·

2025/03/28

The audience will get a better understanding of the importance of adult education for those individuals traveling through our criminal legal systems. People will listen because there are over 113 million people in our country that have a criminal history or know someone that does. Helping people navigate the next chapters of their lives through education and skill training can (and will) change the face of our criminal justice system.Jeffrey Abramowitz, J.D. is the Chief Executive Officer of the

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The Overdose Crisis & Racial Inequity

Philanthropy in Phocus ·

2025/02/21

Saeeda Dunston has served as Elmcor’s chief executive officer since August 2014. Recognized for her leadership in developing culturally competent programs for marginalized communities in New York State, her work focuses on empowering individuals and families to be active change agents in their communities.Before joining Elmcor, Saeeda held several senior management positions throughout her career, addressing poverty, anti-racism, and healthcare needs in various New York City boroughs and citywide

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Long Island's Musical Legacy

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2025/01/31

The audience will learn about another gem on Long Island! There is so much to do and learn about right in our own neighborhoods. LIMEHOF celebrates Long Island's musical heritage - which is extensive and exciting!This week on Philanthropy in Phocus, Tommy DiMisa welcomes Judi Veeck from the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF). Judi shares the story of LIMEHOF, a cultural gem celebrating Long Island’s rich musical heritage while supporting arts and music education. From

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Transforming Lives: Bilingual Behavioral Health at HCC

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2024/11/22

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

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Air Ambulance: Life-Saving Care for Haiti

Philanthropy in Phocus ·

2024/10/27

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

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61:46

Leadership & Workforce Challenges in IDD Care

Philanthropy in Phocus ·

2024/10/18

They will learn about working with the IDD population, what it's like to be a non profit leader and, hopefully have a few laughs.- OUR MISSION -We will enrich the lives of those we serve through quality care, a broad range of services, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.- OUR VISION -To expand our role as Long Island’s center of excellence for providing premier treatment, care, education and support to those with epilepsy, and to individuals with intellectual or emotional

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"Empowering Youth: Catalysts for Change"

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2024/10/04

Participants will discover how to harness the voices and perspectives of our youth to tackle community challenges. While some may feel disheartened by the behaviors of teens, fostering genuine connections can transform them into powerful allies in our efforts rather than seeing them as obstacles.Katrena Perou is a seasoned collective impact strategist with over 21 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector. As the Founding Executive Director of Inspiring Minds NYC (IMNYC), she

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