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Thriving Forward

Thriving Forward

著者： Megan Lasaponara & Sarah Collins-McGowan
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Too often Rochester, NY is featured in the news for its problems. But this area is rich with community-based organizations striving to improve the lives of its residents. Join local a pediatrician, Dr. Megan Lasaponara, as she interviews people who are involved in good works all over the region. We will learn about each organization and how our guests found their path to community-based work. If you are ready to hear good news and feel inspired by what Rochester has to offer, join us as we talk to the people making our community ever better.

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  • Marcus Cooper: Teen Empowerment

    Marcus Cooper: Teen Empowerment
    2025/08/07

    Since 2003, Teen Empowerment Rochester has provided life-changing opportunities to hundreds of youth in the City of Rochester. Through their involvement, these inspiring individuals have mobilized thousands of their peers, adults, and community leaders to participate in youth-led initiatives that drive change.

    Marcus Cooper is the Lead Program Coordinator at Teen Empowerment in Rochester. In this episode we discuss this youth-led organization and how they decide on projects, recruit new teens, and bring back former members to lead.

    Website: https://teenempowerment.org/rochester

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    30 分
  • Keyvo Owens: Rise Up Rochester

    Keyvo Owens: Rise Up Rochester
    2025/06/18

    Rise Up Rochester, Incorporated (RUR) works to interrupt violence and provides support to crime victims and their families. RUR mediates disputes, mentors high-risk individuals, facilitates support groups for families of homicide victims, and provides case management and other wrap around services for victims, families and neighborhoods impacted by violence. RUR can be found in schools, on the streets, and at other community events to communicate, “It doesn’t have to end this way!”

    Keyvo Owens is the CERV Coordinator for Rise Up Rochester. In this episode we discuss what brought Keyvo to RUR, the work they are doing now, and hope for the future.

    Website: https://www.riseuprochester.net/

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    30 分
  • Lindsay Jewett: Best Buddies

    Lindsay Jewett: Best Buddies
    2025/06/04

    Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

    Lindsay Jewett is the Director of Mission Advancement for the Rochester Office of Best Buddies. In this episode we discuss why she was drawn to working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and how her personal mission has evolved over the years. We also spend time discussing the amazing work of the local, national, and international arms of this nonprofit organization.

    Website: https://www.bestbuddies.org/newyork/

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    39 分
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