Higher Education & Social Justice
Health Matters: Cape Cod
On our most recent episode of , we had the opportunity to speak with two leaders on the state and national level in the realm of higher education - one of the widely-recognized . We had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Mary Grant, who is the Senior Administrative Fellow for Civics and Social Justice at Bridgewater State University, where she also leads the . Dr. Grant was joined by her colleague and friend Dr. Dana Mohler-Faria, President Emeritus of . In our conversation with Dr. Grant and Dr. Mohler-Faria, we first discuss access to higher education,...
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The Value of Philanthropy and the Monthly Gift
Health Matters: Cape Cod
In this episode we speak with Erica Waasdorp, President of A Direct Solution. In our conversation, Erica defines philanthropy & acknowledges that it looks different for everyone, but it is always comprised of some combination of time, treasure, and talent. Erica shares insights from her wide range of experience with monthly giving programs. She uses the uncertainty of the past year to illustrate the value of the consistent revenue stream that successful monthly giving programs provide.
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Addiction, Recovery, and Racial Health Equity
Health Matters: Cape Cod
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Corrie Vilsaint, a research fellow at Harvard Med School and principle investigator at the Recovery Research Institute at the Center for Addiction Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital.
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The Power of Peer Support
Health Matters: Cape Cod
In this episode, we speak with Melissa Payne and Jeremy Wurzburg, two Duffy in the role of Recovery Support Navigator.
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Health Care for the Homeless
Health Matters: Cape Cod
We're joined by Bobby Watts, CEO of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council. Bobby provides an overview of the Council's work and strategic initiatives, including a lesson on homelessness in the US. The conversation is particularly impactful given its relevance to current events - how Black Americans are disproportionately affected by homelessness in the US because of systemic racism & public policy; how the Council is supporting homeless health care programs during the COVID pandemic.
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Hymns of Hope
Health Matters: Cape Cod
This episode brings together leaders Edye Nesmith of the Cape Cod Council of Churches and Adam Burnett from Champ Homes. They share details on the services their organizations provide, and the care with which their staff and volunteers provide them. Their programs have adjusted since COVID, yet they continue to care for vulnerable neighbors. We hear about upcoming fundraiser Hymns of Hope: www.HymnsofHopeCapeCod.org.
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Supporting Our Local Economy
Health Matters: Cape Cod
In this episode, we welcome Amanda Converse, Co-Founder & CEO of Love Live Local. Amanda shares insights into the evolution of the group's mission since its inception in 2013 to its newly minted legal nonprofit status, with a focus on advocating for local businesses. We also hear about Love Live Local's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and some exciting news about the upcoming Virtual Edition of the Love Local Fest (July 26 - August 1).
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The Cape Cod Foundation
Health Matters: Cape Cod
In the first of a series of episodes featuring conversations with local leaders about their organizations' response to the COVID-19 crisis, we're joined by Kristin O'Malley, President and CEO of the Cape Cod Foundation. Kristin takes us on a deep dive into how community foundations work and how they are specially equipped to respond to a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. The Cape Cod Foundation plays an important role in assisting donors as they decide how to invest resources into our community. The Foundation also provides leadership around initiatives to increase organizational capacity and...
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Housing Development and Planning
Health Matters: Cape Cod
In this episode we speak with David Quinn, Director of Housing Development and Planning at Housing Assistance (HAC).
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Community Development on the Outer Cape
Health Matters: Cape Cod
In this episode, we have the opportunity to speak with Jay Coburn, CEO of the Community Development Partnership (CDP).
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