In the first hour, we spoke with Dr. Kathleen Plinske, President of Valencia College, which was named the best “community” college in the nation as the inaugural winner of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The college has the big idea that “anyone can learn anything under the right conditions”. Their mission is to create the right conditions to allow students to learn; part of this is their “VCentials” program, a resource for free food and services for students in times of need, as they understand that hard times do not end as they land in the classroom. They are launching many new programs for continued education and personal interest. Find more information at https://valenciacollege.edu/ 407/582-1507 to reach Dr/ Plinske directly President@valenciacollege.edu
In the second hour, we spoke with Kathleen Southern, the Executive Director at Family Promise of Greater Orlando. Kathleen has more than 25 years of nonprofit experience in the Central Florida area. Family Promise of Greater Orlando helps families facing homelessness achieve sustainable housing and self-sufficiency through a community-based response. For individuals, in need, they provide services and programs. For information https://www.fporlandofl.org/ 407/951-8269
