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Hope ExistsEp. 13: Leaders in TrainingOn this episode of the Hope Exists Podcast, Sheriff Scheffler discusses the Atlantic City Leaders in Training program with special guests, Retired Judge Mark Sandson, Boys and Girls Club Teen Center Director Tracy Parker, and Ambrose Gray of the Leaders in Training program.
The Atlantic City (LIT) Leaders in Training Workforce Development program targets Atlantic City’s at-risk youth. Its concept resulted through the pulling together of concerned stakeholders in Atlantic City in 2019, resulting from several youth deaths during that summer. What started as a program of 20 at-risk youth in 2019 has grown to 500+ at-risk youth receiving mentoring, wo...
2022-10-051h 15
Hope ExistsEp. 12: Supporting YouthOn this episode of the Hope Exists Podcast, Sheriff Scheffler discusses youth programs with special guest Hector Tavarez, Executive Director of the Egg Harbor Township Police Activities League. The EHT PAL provides the space and leadership for incredible STEM and Robotics programs and many other activities for Atlantic County youth. Learn what they offer and about their exciting new Buddy’s Adventure Zone.
2022-06-1445 minHope ExistsEp. 11: Building Resiliency In Our YouthOn this episode of the Hope Exists Podcast, Sheriff Scheffler discusses resiliency in our youth with Michael McKnight, M.A. Special Education. McKnight has a passion for creating and supporting Reclaiming Environments for “at-risk” children, youth, and the adults who serve them. Mcknight leads us through a deeper understanding of how to implement strategies that help develop resiliency in youth and engage the community in building a culture that supports the needs of our most at-risk youth.
2022-05-1156 minHope ExistsEp. 10: Youth Mental Health First AidOn this episode of the Hope Exists Podcast, Sheriff Scheffler discusses Youth Mental Health First Aid with Jaime Angelini, MA, DRCC, AMTP-Statewide Director of Disaster Services and Special Projects for the Mental Health Association in NJ and Victoria Johnson, LSW, MSW-Director of Behavioral Health Services of the Boys and Girls Club in Atlantic City.
2022-04-0541 minHope ExistsEp. 9: Community Health WorkersOn this episode of the Hope Exists Podcast, Sheriff Scheffler discusses the role that local Community Health Workers (CHW’s) play in Atlantic County. Special guests include Karajenae Peak, Mike Davis from the Atlantic City Boys and Girls Club, and Victoria Martinez from the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office.
2022-02-1155 minHope ExistsEp. 8: Food Insecurity & Community FeedingsOn this episode of the Hope Exists Podcast, Sheriff Scheffler discusses the current state of food insecurity and community feedings with special guests Andre Murphy of the Community Feeding Tour, and the Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City’s very own “Chef Pam.” Both of their organizations have helped feed and nourish the people of Atlantic County during the ongoing pandemic.
2021-12-0942 minHope ExistsEp. 7: CivilityOn this episode of the Hope Exists Podcast, Sheriff Scheffler discusses the state of civility in our society and how to move forward with Lewis Z. Schlosser, Ph.D., ABPP, Managing Partner at The Institute for Forensic Psychology, William J. Hughes Jr., an attorney with Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C, and William Mazur, Strategic Account Manager & Public Safety Liaison at Acadia Healthcare.
2021-11-171h 07Hope ExistsEp. 6: Atlantic City Arts FoundationOn this episode of the Hope Exists Podcast, Sheriff Scheffler discusses the Atlantic City Arts Foundation with special guests Joyce Hagan, Executive Director of the ACAF, and Lisa Honaker, President of the ACAF. We will learn about the history of the foundation, current projects, and how to get involved.
2021-10-0643 minHope ExistsEp. 5: Resiliency in Atlantic CityOn this episode of the Hope Exists Podcast, Sheriff Scheffler and co-host Tiffany (BGCAC member) discuss what it has been like to be resilient through a global pandemic with special guest Jackie Grace, (Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Tropicana Atlantic City) and Stephanie Koch (CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City).
2021-08-3147 minHope ExistsEp. 4: Cycle of AddictionOn this episode of the Hope Exists podcast, Sheriff Scheffler and special guest co-host William (BGCAC member) discuss the Cycle of Addiction with Lisa Bee (Matthew Bee Memorial Fund and Angels in Motion) and Rob Snyder (Enlightened Solutions).
2021-07-011h 11Hope ExistsEp. 3: Implicit BiasOn this episode of the Hope Exists podcast, Sheriff Scheffler and special guest co-host Tiffany (BGCAC member) explore Implicit Bias with Deborah Hamani from Avanzar.
2021-06-0147 minHope ExistsEp. 2: Community FarmingOn this episode of the Hope Exists podcast, Sheriff Scheffler and special guest co-host Richard (BGCAC member) explore the idea of Community Farming with Melanie Reed (Programming Director) and Brian DeRias (Farm Manager) of Reed's Organic Farm.
Reed's Farm and the Boys & Girls Club are partnering to grow brighter tomorrows through education and exposure to gardening, agriculture and farming. If you would like to support this relationship, you can donate on the Club's website, www.acbgc.org/donate and mention Reed's to ensure the funding goes to this partnership.
This episode also features music composed b...
2021-05-0148 minHope ExistsEp. 1: PartnershipsEpisode 1 - Partnerships: On our inaugural episode of the Hope Exists podcast, Sheriff Scheffler explores the idea of partnerships with Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City CEO Stephanie Koch and BGCAC Youth of the Year Najay'e. This episode also features music composed by Ahmiel Reaves, Atlantic City native and BGCAC member.
2021-04-0131 minHope ExistsTrailerWelcome to the "Hope Exists" podcast with Sheriff Scheffler. Listen in as he explains what "Hope Exists" is all about and what you can expect on future episodes.
Music Composed by Ahmiel Reaves
2021-03-1800 min
Coming From The HeartThe Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City Feat. Stephanie Koch and Mia WilliamsBeing a CEO carries an exuberant amount of responsibility, passion, and a great deal of focus! Meet Stephanie Koch, the CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City, BGCAC. Together with Mia Williams, the innovator and creative trainer, they are cultivating the next generation of creators and initiators. Stephanie sees the Club as the scaffolding of Atlantic City, standing tall for families to climb to reach their goals and aspirations, and Mia's vision is to support the children by helping them discover their why.
Thank you Stephanie and Mia for being on the episode! You can f...
2021-01-221h 20