What's Going On: Recovery Centers of America, B.PHL Innovation Fest, UNCF Virtual Walk for Education

Drug overdose deaths are at a record high nationwide and a true crisis here in Philadelphia. One problem is that so many don’t know where they can go for help. We talk with Hector Melendez who is in recovery and with Steve Wick, CEO of the Recovery Centers of America at Devon, the organization that helped Hector in his recovery journey.
https://recoverycentersofamerica.com/locations/devon/

You won’t want to miss B.PHL Innovation Fest September 29-October 1, a three-day innovation celebration that connects people locally and globally to talk about innovation in everything from social justice, tech, the arts and more. It’s mostly virtual this year and free. Michelle Histand Director of Innovation at Independence Blue Cross tells us what to expect and how to sign up.
https://www.bphlfest.com/

First, I speak with Richard Lee Snow, UNCF Regional Development Director for the Washington DC Region, about the UNCF Virtual Walk for Education. It’s a nationwide initiative to raise the critical funds UNCF needs to fulfill their mission of supporting their member HBCUs and to help student students become active participants of society through a high-quality education. We’ll tell you how you can help.
www.UNCF.org/DelawareValleyWalk