Lights, Camera, Community Action – The New York State Community Action Association’s (NYSCAA) Podcast
The Lights, Camera, Community Action podcast provides in-depth conversations with Community Action professionals about transforming communities and alleviating poverty in New York State. Join us to hear about innovative programs and services, stories of success and challenges, and the Association’s role in strengthening the New York Community Action Network.
Episodes
----more---- In our second episode of Season 3, we're joined by Andy Stone, Executive Director of the New York State Weatherization Directors Association (NYSWDA), to explore the often-overlooked world of weatherization and its powerful impact on families, communities, and the environment.
Andy shares his 40+ year journey from energy auditor to state leader, explains...
In our first episode of Season 3, we sit down with Tia Nunziato, Early Childhood Program/Human Resources Officer at the Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO), and Marianne Suchocki, Associate Deputy Director at Fulmont Community Action Agency. During this conversation, Heidi, Tia, and Marianne explore the transformative impact of Head Start in New York and across the country. From early childhood de...
In our second episode of Season, 2 we sit down with Mike Borges, Executive Director of the NYS Rural Housing Coalition, and Josiah Lamp, Director of Housing and Community Development at Chautauqua Opportunities and Board President for the NYS Rural Housing Coalition. In this conversation, they delve into the pressing issues surrounding the preservation and maintenance of affordable housing in New York State. Mike and Josiah share t...
In the first episode of Season 2, we sit down with Tina Zerbian, CEO at Connecting Communities in Action, and Wendy Robords, Director of Culture and Workforce Development at Pro Action of Steuben and Yates. Tina and Wendy discuss the steps they’ve taken to make their Community Action Agencies (CAA) more trauma-informed, and provide helpful tips and resources for CAAs looking to begin this process.
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In this episode, we sit down with Jacki Evans, Parent Engagement and Male Involvement Coordinator for Head Start/Early Head Start at PEACE, Inc.; Scott Leach, Director of Fatherhood Initiatives and Community Engagement at NYC Department of Youth & Community Development; and Al Meyers, Safe Harbor Coordinator at Connecting Communities in Action. Jacki, Scott, and Al discuss the importance of fatherhood initiatives, their agency'...
In this episode, we sit down with Chris Ehlers, Seneca Programs & Food Security Director, Community Action Programs Cayuga/Seneca, and Lisa Gardner-Goodrow, Community Outreach Program Director, JCEO of Clinton & Franklin Counties, to discuss addressing food insecurity in their communities. Hear from Chris and Lisa about their innovative programs and solutions to eliminate food insecurity.
In this month's episode, we sit down with Andrea Bernard, Adult & Youth Services Manager at PEACE, Inc.; Melinda Daniels, Executive Assistant at Community Action of Orleans & Genesee; and Janelle Hartwell, Community Services Director at Delaware Opportunities, Inc. to discuss NYSCAA's Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI). Hear from Andrea, Melinda, and Janelle about their experience in ELI, the projects and programs they design...
In this month's episode, we sit down with Maureen Abbott, Executive Director of Tioga Opportunities, Inc.; Danielle Harrington, CEO of Tompkins Community Action; and Michele McKeon & Charlie Quinn, the Chief Operating Officer & Executive Director of RECAP. Listen to Maureen, Danielle, Michele & Charlie speak about the housing needs in their communities, finding innovative solutions to address these need...
In this inaugural episode, we sit down with Greg Richards, Executive Director of Cortland County Community Action Program, Inc. (CAPCO), Diane Hewitt-Johnson, CEO of Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc., and Renee Hungerford, Executive Director of Community Action of Orleans and Genesee; all who are members of NYSCAA’s board of directors. Renee, Greg, and Diane talk about Community Action, the importance of Community Action in improving ...
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