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There’s something REALLY COOL happening at Grocery Outlet Bargain Market stores right now, nationwide, to help FEED people in need, and you can help! It’s their 16th Annual ‘Independence from Hunger’ Food Drive, where stopping by your local store and or by donating online, can make a HUGE DIFFERENCE. Now thru July 31st, when you donate online, proceeds go to Feeding America and when you donate IN STORE, your donations go to the local charity of the store owner's choice, helping to feed people right in your own community.

Aired July 12, 2026: In this Podcast, Lisa Foxx interviews Carlos and Car Torres, owners of the Downtown LA and Hollywood, CA stores. The local charity they chose to raise $$ for is a longtime favorite, PROJECT ANGEL FOOD! So, also on the podcast is their CEO, Richard Ayoub 🙂 We discuss this exciting, new neighborhood partnership and how easy it is for people to stop by and show some love.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, nearly 48 million people, including 14.1 million children, faced hunger in 2024 (1 in 7 individuals, 1 in 5 children). Since the launch of Independence from Hunger in 2011, Grocery Outlet and its Independent Operators have helped raise more than $30 million to support local food agencies across the country. Again, its EASY and AFFORDABLE to make a difference!

• Give $5, Get $5: Donate $5 or more in a single transaction in-store or online and receive a coupon for $5 off a future purchase of $25 or more.
• Purchase a pre-made food bag: Each bag contains an assortment of groceries selected by a local food agency and can be placed in a collection bin at the front of the store.
• Donate at the register: Donations will benefit that store’s local food agency partner.
• Donate online: Visit GroceryOutlet.com/Donate to contribute through Grocery Outlet’s partnership with Feeding America, supporting hunger-relief efforts nationwide.

About Grocery Outlet. Based in Emeryville, California, Grocery Outlet is a growth-oriented extreme value retailer of quality, name-brand consumables and fresh products sold primarily through a network of independently operated stores. Grocery Outlet and its subsidiaries have more than 540 stores in California, Washington, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Nevada, Idaho, North Carolina, Maryland, Ohio, Georgia, Virginia, New Jersey, Alabama, Delaware and Kentucky.

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Father's Day is this weekend, and June is also Men's Health Month, so it's an ESPECIALLY good time to put a spotlight on Men's health issues. The Movember Institute of Men's Health is a global research and advocacy hub that unites experts to address critical men’s health issues.

Led by Professor Simon Rice, it accelerates medical research into real-world, actionable solutions focusing on mental health, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and health literacy. Men are dying on average 4.5 years earlier than women, and for largely preventable reasons. A growing number of men – around 10.8M globally – are facing life with a prostate cancer diagnosis. Globally, testicular cancer is the most common cancer among young men. And across the world, one man dies by suicide every minute of every day, with males accounting for 69% of all suicides.

Movember is uniquely placed to address this crisis on a global scale. They fund groundbreaking projects all over the world, engaging men where they are to understand what works best and accelerate change.

Core Focus Areas

• Mental Health & Suicide Prevention: Designing gender-specific communication strategies and youth programs that engage men directly.
• Prostate & Testicular Cancer: Funding clinical research and translating breakthroughs into better patient care.
• Global Outreach: Working to improve health services in rural, small-town, and indigenous communities to bridge health literacy gaps.

Aired June 21, 2026: In this podcast, Lisa Foxx interviews Dr. Joseph Kilgallen, a Research Fellow at the Movember Institute of Men's Health. Joseph is a social scientist whose work focuses on masculinity, men's health, and the social factors that influence whether men seek support for issues ranging from mental health to cancer screening and prevention. They are doing such great work at this organization to spread awareness and COMMUNICATION about these important issues.

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO DISCUSS THESE IMPORTANT ISSUES WITH THE MEN IN YOUR LIFE. THE MEN YOU LOVE AND CARE ABOUT AND WANT TO BE HERE AS LONG AS POSSIBLE 🙂

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One Child. One Friend. 12+ Years, No Matter What.

We select children who could most benefit from a relationship with a long-term professional mentor.

We partner with community organizations, schools and foster care systems to help us meet children (ages 4 to 6) and families who could benefit most from a relationship with a Friend.

We exclusively focus on children who face enormous systemic barriers.

We hire and train full-time paid professional mentors called Friends.

A Friend‘s full-time job is to empower and support youth and their caregiver(s). Each Friend serves a roster of 8 children, dedicating 4 hours of professional mentorship to each child every week.

Moving mentorship out of the volunteer realm is key to getting the quality, consistency and commitment our children and their families deserve in the relationship.

We commit for the long term.

We commit to every child for the long term, from kindergarten through graduation. 12+ years, no matter what.

Our work is relationship-based, individualized and intentional.

Friends create meaningful experiences to explore each child's unique talents and interests. They also work 1-on-1 with each child to set age-appropriate goals and build critical life skills.

Aired June 14, 2026: In this podcast, Lisa Foxx interviews their Executive Director Jorie Das about all the ways this incredible organization is changing the lives of young people who need it most 🙂 We also discuss SummerFest, that's happening June 27 in Echo Park and will bring together nearly 300 children, youth, caregivers, and family members from across Los Angeles County. They’re still looking for volunteers and community partners interested in supporting activities and activations for youth and families. Anyone interested can reach out to info@friendsla.org. Friends LA provides paid professional mentors who stay with youth for 12+ years, from kindergarten through high school graduation, helping children build long-term relationships, stability, and belonging.

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Imagine a sunny, spring Sunday morning where thousands of cyclists take turns riding more than 300+ stationary spin bikes parked right across the Manhattan Beach Pier & Strand, pedaling to find a cure for cancer. It’s happening...Sunday morning, May 17th, the award-winning 14th Annual Tour de Pier is returning and we need YOUR support to help us make a difference. We need riders, volunteers, and supporters to come spin, raise money AND enjoy the FREE FAMILY EXPO... tourdepier.com for ALL the info.

THIS EVENT IS A VIBE!!! The high-energy event includes top instructors, celebrity guests, a free Health & Fitness Expo, and Kids Zone. It benefits three non-profit cancer charities: the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, Cancer Support Community South Bay and the Uncle Kory Foundation for brain cancer research.

We are on track to raise another MILLION this year, thanks to everyone's hard work and all of the incredible sponsors!!

Aired May 10, 2026: In this podcast, Lisa Foxx interviews Lisa Manheim, Executive Director for the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research and Race Director for the L.A. Cancer Challenge 5K Walk/Run AND Co-founder of the Tour de Pier. They discuss ALL the ways this huge, annual event makes a difference and brings THOUSANDS together in such a powerful way.

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Teen Cancer America is a national nonprofit that partners with hospitals to build specialized facilities and provide programs for young people fighting cancer and undergoing cancer treatments. One of their BIG fundraisers is coming up...their Rock n Polo event, BACK in the Palisades, the first major charity event held at Will Rogers Park since its re-opening after the 2025 fires. An incredible opportunity to bring the community together, this distinguished gathering unites generosity, glamour, and good will in support of teens and young adults battling cancer on Sat June 20th.

Aired May 31, 2026: In this podcast, Lisa Foxx interviews Teen Cancer America's new CEO Shannon Sullivan AND Tammi Shapiro, who lost her nephew Graysen at age 15 to a rare form of cancer.

Time to rock your best Polo look, enjoy food, drinks, a live DJ, silent auction, 2 polo matches AND BILLY IDOL LIVE!! 🙂

This year’s event is being held in loving memory of Graysen Briggs, a young man who was diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer in 2023 and passed away a year later, one month shy of his 16th birthday. His family – parents Michele and John Briggs, brother Caden, and Aunt Tammi and Uncle Alan Shapiro, created the Graysen Briggs Tribute Fund with Teen Cancer America. Their goal is to help other young people like Graysen receive the compassionate care and specialized treatment they deserve when facing a cancer diagnosis. Teen Cancer America, founded by rock icons Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who.

Mission & Core Focus

• Age-Appropriate Care: Teenagers and young adults (ages 15 to 39) fall into a unique gap in medicine, often being treated in either pediatric units or adult wards. TCA designs programs and hospital spaces that cater to this specific age group.
• Psychosocial Support: Beyond medical treatments, TCA focuses on the social and emotional well-being of young patients, offering spaces for them to connect with peers facing similar struggles.
• Hospital Integration: The organization helps medical centers and community clinics nationwide establish dedicated adolescent and young adult (AYA) oncology programs

Programs & Resources

• Hospital Units: TCA works directly with medical centers to fund and design state-of-the-art teen lounges and specialized treatment units.
• Creative Connection: They host online community hubs and music-focused hangouts—such as the "Play it Back Experience"—to help survivors and patients connect through the arts.
• Community Grants: TCA issues Community AYA Project Grants to expand access to age-appropriate care in community cancer settings.

ALL the info: https://teencanceramerica.org/

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Aired May 17, 2026: Cedars-Sinai Connect: Lisa Foxx interviews Dr. Violette Gray, a doctor with Cedars for over 20 years and also the Associate Director of Cedars-Sinai Connect. They discuss Cedars' virtual care and telehealth platform that gives patients 24/7 access to Cedars-Sinai providers directly from a mobile app or website. It is designed to streamline healthcare for California residents, making it easier to receive acute, chronic, and preventive care remotely to all ages, starting from kids age 3 and up.

Cedars-Sinai is a nonprofit academic healthcare system serving the diverse Los Angeles area and other communities globally. The organization maintains the highest standards for quality and innovation in patient care, pioneering medical research, education programs for future healthcare professionals, and wide-ranging community benefit programs. Cedars-Sinai was named to the Honor Roll for the 10th consecutive year in U.S. News & World Report’s "Best Hospitals 2025-26" rankings. The medical center also tied for #1 in California and Los Angeles. Their contributions to Community Benefit totaled more than $1 billion in these areas:

• $21.1 Million in Grants and Sponsorships Awarded to L.A. Nonprofit Organizations
• $87.3 Million spent on Community Benefit programs
• $111.3 Million spent on Charity Care

Click here for more: https://www.cedars-sinai.org/home.html

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Aired April 12, 2026: Lisa Foxx interviews Dr. Paula Pompa-Craven, Chief Clinical Officer, Autism Services, Easterseals Southern California, about Autism Acceptance Month as they launch of the Every1 With Autism Belongs PSA campaign in SoCal.

April is Autism Acceptance Month & Easterseals Challenges SoCal to Create a New Dialog Around Autism and Belonging California Has One of the Highest Rates of Autism in the U.S. View the Campaign & Join Our Social Movement: EastersealsAutism.com

Easterseals Southern California (ESSC)—one of the largest providers of autism therapy services in the nation—is once again initiating a brash dialogue around disability acceptance with a new campaign, Every1 With Autism Belongs. One to tell us more is Dr. Paula Pompa-Craven, Chief Clinical Officer and Psychologist, Autism Therapy Services, ESSC...

One in 31 children in the U.S. is diagnosed on the autism spectrum with a higher prevalence in California, diagnosing one in 19 with autism. ESSC provides services to more than 29,000 people with autism and other disabilities and their families in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Imperial, Kern, San Bernardino, Riverside and Ventura counties.

Created collaboratively with people with autism and the parents of children with autism, the campaign features four SoCal residents with varying levels of autism who portray what belonging should look like at school, in the community, at work and at home.

ESSC’s Every1 With Autism Belongs campaign celebrates inclusion and individuality by reminding the world that it’s not one-size-fits-all for people with autism and that Every1 is unique.

At EastersealsAutism.com, people will find easy, everyday ways we all can help make spaces more inclusive—whether at home, work, school or in the community. From listening with empathy to inviting people into the conversation, visitors can explore practical tips, conversation starters and resources that inspire action. The site also offers factual information about autism and other resources.

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Aired March 29, 2026:

It's happening!!! The 17th annual Dream Big Raffle, where Special Olympics Southern California is raffling off cars, vacations, more than 2800 prizes including… a HOUSE or 1 million dollars and it's ALL to help fuel essential programs for athletes and their families. In this podcast, Lisa Foxx interviews the CEO of SOSC, Kelly Pond to discuss all the ways this incredible fundraiser makes a difference for so many!

Visit S-O-S-C.org or socalraffle.com OR call 800.816.6108 to learn more about the Dream Big Raffle, its prizes, early bird deadlines and how to purchase your tickets today.

The Dream Big Raffle will benefit thousands of athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities and has become Special Olympics Southern California’s biggest and most impactful fundraiser. Prizes include the grand prize of a luxury home or $1 million, cars, vacation packages, electronics and cash- there are weekly “add-on” drawings for $10,000! Individual tickets are $150; you can also purchase bundles of tickets at discounted prices. Proceeds from the raffle will be used to fund competitions, health screenings, leadership classes, sporting equipment, uniforms, coach training, travel expenses and more. For most families, participation in sporting organizations would be financially impossible. Since its inception in 1968 by Rafer Johnson, Special Olympics Southern California participation has been free of charge.

ABOUT THE HOUSE: The 2026 Grand Prize is a resort-inspired retreat in the exclusive Calabasas Mountain Park Estates, a private, gated community in Calabasas, California. Overlooking the sweeping Santa Monica Mountains, this 5,000-square-foot custom home offers six bedrooms, five bathrooms, and elevated craftsmanship throughout. From the dramatic entryway and gourmet chef’s kitchen to the spa-style bathrooms, vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors, every aspect reflects refined artistry and close attention to detail. The backyard is a true showstopper, featuring a custom infinity pool, hot tub, and fireside lounge with panoramic canyon views.

⦁     Special Olympics changes the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through the power of sports…and so much more.

⦁     Special Olympics Southern California offers free sports programs to individuals with intellectual disabilities all year-round.

⦁     Special Olympics Southern California programs help athletes improve their health and self-esteem and find a place of belonging.

When they touch one athlete’s life, it has a ripple effect that positively affects families, volunteers, their coaches, schools and entire communities.

Special Olympics Southern California also offers:

⦁     Healthy Athletes: Free health and dental screenings for all athletes.

⦁      Special Olympics is the world’s largest public health organization for people with intellectual disabilities, offering free health services for a population with significant unmet health needs.

⦁     Unified Champion Schools: Special Olympics brings students with and without intellectual disabilities together to participate in unified sports, as well as social and community activities that foster understanding and an inclusion environment. Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools activates youth, engages educators and promotes communities of acceptance and inclusion where all young people are agents of change.

⦁     For every Unified Champion School, there are approximately 40 more schools that could be building an inclusive culture.

⦁     Athlete leadership: Special Olympics Southern California offers athletes the opportunity to grow their leadership skills, whether it be through coaching, becoming an official, a spokesperson or Board or Committee member.

⦁     Example: athletes recently traveling to Sacramento to meet with their state legislators.

⦁     Youth Leadership: Special Olympics funds programs for students with and without intellectual disabilities to work together to lead and plan advocacy, awareness, and other Special Olympics and related inclusive activities throughout the school year.
⦁     Visit SoCalRaffle.com to purchase your tickets today!⦁     Become a volunteer- a coach, a referee, or a unified player.⦁     Come to a game! The summer games are rapidly approaching- come cheer on your local athletesand teams! Visit S-O-S-C.ORG to find an event near you.

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Aired March 22, 2026: In this podcast, Lisa Foxx interviews Jillian and shares all the ways one can help and make a difference for those suffering from and living with MS.

DID YOU KNOW YOU HAVE THE POWER TO HELP CHANGE THE WORLD FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH Multiple Sclerosis at the MS Walk happening Sunday March 29th at The Rose Bowl? YOU DO! And we know this to be true because my dear friend and co-worker, my sista Jillian Escoto-Ong is LIVING PROOF that those suffering from MS can benefit tremendously from the walk because it helps fuel all of the incredible work of the MS Society. We have a HUGE TEAM JILLIAN team once again this year and we’d LOVE for you to join!!!

Almost 1 million adults in the United States are living with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to studies. with about 3 in 1,000 individuals having MS, mostly diagnosed between ages 20 and 50. COME JOIN MYFM AND TEAM JILLIAN ON SUNDAY, MARCH 29TH, AT THE ROSE BOWL AND LET’S WALK TO END MS. CREATE A TEAM AND VISIT WALK-MS.ORG TODAY!

Every Connection and Dollar Makes a Difference

The National MS Society provides global leadership and funds research for a cure, drives change through advocacy and provides programs and services to help people affected by MS live their best lives. No one should face MS alone and because of your support, no one has to. Whether you participate, volunteer, donate or advocate, everyone has the power to change the world for people with MS. See the strength of our movement.

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Aired March 15, 2026: In 2019, beloved MLA meteorologist Kacey Montoya started Fix’n Fidos to raise money for spay and neuter surgeries for low-income residents of Southern California. Her organization also educates animal owners on the importance of these procedures and assists those who can't afford them. Their goal?? to KEEP DOGS OUT OF SHELTERS! They also help with unexpected veterinary bills to prevent owners from surrendering their animals. They do fund raisers and events YEAR-ROUND and are ALWAYS in need of monetary donations and volunteers. Click below for more...thank you Kacey for all that you do!!

www.fixnfidos.com

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Aired April 5, 2026: Lisa Foxx talks to Andrea Cuellar and Michael Voltaggio about No Kid Hungry, and their upcoming fundraiser on Saturday, April 11.

No child should go hungry in America. But 1 in 5 kids in the United States live with hunger. That’s nearly 14 million children. No Kid Hungry is working to end childhood hunger by helping launch and improve programs that give all kids the healthy food they need to thrive. They have a HUGE fundraiser next Saturday April 11th in Los Angeles...and on to talk about their ‘Night Out for No Kid Hungry’ is...

• Andrea Cuellar, Senior Program Manager of No Kid Hungry California
• Michael Voltaggio, Chef, TV Personality and Longtime No Kid Hungry Supporter

About our event, “Night Out for No Kid Hungry”: Bringing together over 50 of the best chefs, restaurateurs, tastemakers, and mixologists from around the country, Night Out for No Kid Hungry gives guests the unique opportunity to experience the best of California’s dynamic culinary scene in one evening, all in support of No Kid Hungry’s work to end childhood hunger. At The Tasting, guests can sip and sample culinary creations from LA’s top chefs, mixologists and tastemakers as well as other No Kid Hungry chef supporters from across the country. The night concludes for all guests at The After Party, hosted by chefs Duff Goldman and Michael Voltaggio for an evening of sweet treats and special live musical performances by artists Andra Day and Warren G!

Indulge in culinary creations and expertly crafted cocktails from top culinary talents at The Tasting and The After Party featuring DJ SuperNova and a special live performance by Andra Day at this Year’s Night Out for No Kid Hungry... The Dinner, The Tasting AND The After Party... Call to Action: Join in all the delicious fun on April 11th at LA’s Rolling Greens for Night Out for No Kid Hungry to help end childhood hunger in the U.S.

Visit NoKidHungry.org/NightOut to buy your ticket to The Tasting and...iHeart listeners can enter code “JoinUs20” for 20% off. Promo Code: There is a special promo code for iHeart listeners for a 20% discount off tix to The Tasting (“JoinUs20”) which also grants admission to The After Party.

Michael is co-hosting The After Party portion of our Night Out for No Kid Hungry event. All proceeds support No Kid Hungry.

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Aired March 1, 2026: Lisa Foxx talks to Dawn Wilcox, Vice President of Development and Corporate Partnerships, about Make March Matter.

Make March Matter is CHLA’s annual campaign that runs March 1 – 31 and rallies businesses across Southern California to support the hospital. You can make an impact simply by shopping, dining, or attending an event with one of our campaign partners all month long. Funds raised will benefit the patients and families CHLA serves.

Help us reach our fundraising goal and champion the hospital’s mission to create hope and build healthier futures. Because saving lives is everyone’s business. Visit MakeMarchMatter.org for more information.

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Aired February 15, 2026: Lisa Foxx talks to Emily Schwartz, Executive Director of Operation Gratitude, who leads the organization’s mission to thank all who serve and to provide every American with a platform to express their gratitude in their own hometowns

Operation Gratitude's mission is to say Thank You to our Military and First Responder communities, and to honor their service by creating opportunities for all Americans to express gratitude. We fulfill this mission by empowering communities, supporting local leaders, and preserving the stories that connect Americans with Service Members, Veterans, and First Responders through meaningful acts of appreciation.

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Aired February 15, 2026: Lisa Foxx talks to Anne Grey, President & CEO of Make A Wish OC & IE, about the Trailblaze Challenge.

2026 Trailblaze Challenge is an endurance program benefiting Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire. It encourages participants to hike their way to accomplishing their personal goal on the trail while helping our chapter grant local wishes to children battling critical illnesses.

The Trailblaze Challenge is an 18 mile hike along the scenic trail that participants will tackle all in one incredible day! This is a hike, not a race, and caters to all levels from novice to advanced outdoor enthusiasts.

Trailblaze offers participants an opportunity for adventure, fun and fitness all while helping Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire grant wishes for children with critical illnesses.

More information to come, please contact Clarissa Morales at cmorales@ocie.wish.org or events@ocie.wish.org for more information or to get involved!

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Aired February 1, 2026: Guest: Betsy Hart is the President and Chief Executive, Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center, which is celebrating its 100-year anniversary. She is the 2026 Chair of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement and a Board Member of the American Heart Association. Betsy was a former cardiac nurse and understands the burden of cardiovascular disease in women.

Friday, February 6, is National Wear Red Day, and February is Heart Month — a time when the American Heart Association reminds us that even though heart disease remains our leading health threat, there’s still so much we can do to protect our hearts. It’s also an important reminder that heart disease is not just an older person’s issue. It can happen at any age, which means everyone should be paying attention to their heart health.

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Aired January 25, 2026: Echoes of Hope giveback to foster youth who NEED IT!!

Founded in 2007 by Stacia and Luc Robitaille, their organization has helped thousands of at-risk foster youth by providing the resources, love, and support they so richly deserve, to better succeed in life! There are SO MANY ways they are helping these young people THRIVE...here in Southern California...and SO MANY WAYS WE CAN HELP BE A PART OF IT...echoesofhope.org is their website for ALL the info.

Stacia is the Co-Founder, Chairwoman of the Board, Youth Guidance Director, Visionary Leader & Strategic Partnerships Director of Echoes and so much more....

Luc...Co-Founder & CFO, Echoes of Hope AND the President of the L.A. Kings...Both have been helping other kids almost 20 years.

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Aired December 21, 2025: Lisa Foxx talks to Dr. Paula Pompa-Craven, Chief Clinical Officer, Autism Services, Easterseals Southern California about accessible toys that are great gifts for children with disabilities.

Easterseals Disability & Community Services is a national non-profit organization providing essential disability, veteran, and community services for over 100 years, helping children and adults with disabilities, seniors, and their families achieve independence through programs like early childhood support, therapy, employment training, and adult day services. They offer local support across the U.S. and are known for their iconic Easter seal fundraising stamps....Easterseals has also created it first-of-its kind accessible toy guide for those with disabilities and they would love some support...

It’s every parent’s busiest time of year and Easterseals Disability Services is stepping up to support overwhelmed holiday shoppers with its Accessible Toy Guide for the 2025 Holidays. Finding accessible holiday gifts can be a challenge, so Easterseals created a first-of-its-kind resource designed to help families, educators, therapists and retailers identify toys that are not only fun but also inclusive and accessible. The guide highlights some of 2025’s best accessible toys and games for children with disabilities and their families, encouraging play experiences that everyone can enjoy together.

TOY GUIDE: essocal.com/toys

The Easterseals Toy Guide is designed to help families choose toys that can be enjoyed in different ways by children with diverse access needs and skills—without the need for special adaptation. We define accessible toys and games as those that:

• Are designed with consideration for users with various disabilities, including fine and gross motor coordination, sensory processing sensitivities, cognitive skills and blind, low vision, deaf and hard-of-hearing users.
• Include features such as large buttons, textured surfaces, high-contrast colors, adjustable volume, alternative control mechanisms or adaptability for different play positions.
• More information about choosing accessible toys below my signature.

Tips for Choosing Accessible Toys:

• Easy-to-Use Features: Big buttons, textured parts, simple grips.
• Multiple Ways to Play: Toys that light up, make sounds or can be used in different positions.
• Movement Practice: Toys that build both gross-motor (balance, strength) and fine-motor (grasping, stacking) skills.
• Social Play: Games that encourage interaction with peers or adults.
• Flexible Design: Toys that can be adapted for different access needs .

Toy Submissions Were Reviewed for:

• Tactile input
• Accessibility for children with low vision or hearing
• Sound features
• Cause-and-effect elements
• Motor demands
• Sensory stimulation
• Fine motor skill requirements
• Overall appeal

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Aired January 18, 2026: Lisa Foxx interviews Joslynn Skelton, the Executive Director about how they are dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide by funding research, providing education, supporting survivors and more.

Joslynn Skelton

Executive Director, Los Angeles & Central Coast Chapter

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a leading voluntary health organization dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide by funding research, providing education, advocating for policy, and supporting survivors, creating a nationwide community focused on mental health awareness and prevention. Established in 1987, AFSP serves as the largest private funder of suicide prevention research and offers programs for those at risk, those who have lost someone, and anyone wanting to help, operating through local chapters in all 50 states.

Core Mission & Activities

• Research: Funds scientific studies to understand suicide and develop effective interventions, making them a major catalyst for new strategies.
• Education: Conducts programs in schools, workplaces, and communities to create a culture that's smart about mental health and recognizes warning signs.
• Advocacy: Promotes public policies and legislation to improve mental health care and reduce suicide rates.
• Support: Offers resources, support groups (like Healing Conversations), and events (like Out of the Darkness Walks) for survivors of suicide loss and those struggling.

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Aired January 11, 2026: Lisa Foxx interviews comedian Fritz Coleman all about his 'Unassisted Living' show and benefit at the Wilshire Ebell Theater that will raise money for their women-led nonprofit that supports arts, culture, education, and community service.

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Getting ready for the new year and ALWAYS ready SPREAD KINDESS! Now, more than ever...being KINDS is SO IMPORTANT! And some really great news? The Boys & Girls Clubs are ALL about it. They spread Kindness, even TEACH IT TO THEIR KIDS with their Kindness is Free program. Powered by Boys & Girls Clubs, it's a local initiative created in 2020 by the Boys & Girls Clubs of West San Gabriel Valley & Eastside, a remarkable program, spearheaded by visionary Lori Milgard and the Club’s CEO, JR Dzubak. In just 5+ years, it has blossomed into a movement within the clubs, local schools, churches and reaching more and more every day!

Aired December 28, 2025: In this podcast, Lisa Foxx interviews Scott Ehlers, the Chief Kindness Strategist of the Boys & Girls Clubs of West San Gabriel Valley & Eastside in Monterey Park. They discuss all the ways they teach kindness to kids, adults, the significance of taking the 'Kindness Pledge' AND how WE can get involved to further spread this important movement of being KIND.

At its core, Kindness is Free aims to encourage a culture of compassion, inclusivity, and respect among the next generation of youth. It teaches the profound significance of treating others with fairness and compassion, both in words and actions. The program is designed to encourage introspection and instill values that underscore the importance of showing respect, treating everyone equally, and practicing empathy. The growth of the Kindness is Free initiative has led us to call upon people nationwide to join us in our mission to spread kindness. The underlying message is simple yet profound: small acts of kindness matter, and they are within reach of everyone. We invite everyone to take the Kindness Pledge, a commitment to respecting others, treating them as they would like to be treated, and embracing thoughtfulness in their daily life. Kindness is Free empowers individuals of all ages to make a positive impact by embracing kindness as a way of life. By fostering these values, the initiative seeks to create a world where empathy and respect are the norm, making it a better place for all.

Take The Kindness Pledge

I pledge to show respect to others *

I pledge to treat others as I wish to be treated *

I pledge to be compassionate *

I pledge to do one act of kindness every day

Come on...take the pledge and join the movement!! Get more at Kindnessisfree.org

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Aired January 4, 2026: If you’ve been struggling to get things done or meet your goals, in the past...the problem isn’t that you’re not trying hard enough, it’s that you’re only trying in the first place. The book Stop Trying! The Life-Transforming Power of Trying Less & Doing More...IS the change we need to kick off the new year RIGHT! In this podcast, Lisa Foxx interviews author, motivational speaker Carla Ondrasik about all the ways we can get the word 'TRY' OUT of our vocabulary and start actually making things happen!‘Lots of books promise change, but the book Stop Trying IS the change! Carla Ondrasik, gives you one simple yet insanely powerful tool that’ll flip your life into high gear. If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and actually start living a life that feels meaningful and successful, this book shows you exactly how to do it.” —Mel Robbins, bestselling author and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast

“Carla’s book does a fantastic job of motivating anyone to stop making excuses so they can dance all the way to the finish line of their dreams. Stop Trying! is a call to action that encourages us all to get off our butts and do it.” —Paula Abdul, singer, choreographer, and actress

When it comes to getting stuff done, we fall short more often than we like to admit. This can leave us feeling frustrated and ashamed, because despite trying our very best we can’t seem to meet our goals. Why? The surprising answer is ingeniously outlined in Stop Trying!: The Life-Transforming Power of Trying Less and Doing More—an evolutionary guide that evokes the revelatory force of The Five-Second Rule and the sublime practicality of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. Put simply, it turns out that trying is just an illusion for doing.

Stop Trying! illuminates the deception in a mindset built on trying, which can lead to anxiety, procrastination, perceived loss of control, fatigue, fear of failure, lack of follow-through, and overall life dissatisfaction. Importantly, this book offers a way out of the rut and into practical, progressive action. Stop Trying! reveals the compelling science behind our brain, behaviors, and beliefs when it comes to the notion of trying. Pulling from positive psychology, the science of habit formation, clinical studies, and more, motivational speaker Carla Ondrasik guides us to proven-effective strategies for better doing—and ultimately to goal achievement and a more fulfilling life.

Readers will learn techniques and tips, build skills through interactive activities, and hear sincere stories from everyday people who’ve made the transformative switch from trying to doing. Achievement is just one “do or do not” decision away, and it starts with eliminating “try” from our vocabulary. Stop Trying! shows us how to do that.

TO GET CARLA'S BOOK, HER COACHING, READING ENGAGEMNTS & MORE CLICK HERE: https://www.carlaondrasik.com/

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In this podcast...Lisa Foxx talks to the CEO of CASA OC, Regan Dean Phillips & CASA OC Volunteer, former NFL star Corey Lindsley about how their program works to help abused and neglected kids who are in and out of the welfare/foster care system. We also talked about their big fundraiser and how they are looking for folks to make a 2 year commitment to a child in need.

CASA OC is a privately-funded non-profit organization that serves severely abused, neglected and abandoned children through the recruitment, training, and continued support of volunteers–CASAs–who advocate for and mentor these children. From the courtroom to the classroom, CASAs represent the best interests of the children they serve. CASA OC stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates. Their organization provides trained volunteers to advocate for children in the foster care system. These volunteers are appointed by the court to get to know a child, review their case, and make recommendations to the judge to ensure the child's best interests are heard and met. The goal is to provide a consistent and reliable adult presence for the child as they navigate the complex foster care system.

They are looking to drive more people to volunteer AND attend their fundraiser : December 5th, the "Friends of CASA Holiday Luncheon" at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach, with a fashion presentation by Monique Lhuillier.

To find out more about ALL of their fundraisers AND how to help the kids, click HERE

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In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to Lisa Manheim (the Executive Director of the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, and the Co-Founder/Director of Tour de Pier and of the LA Cancer Challenge) they discuss all the advancements they are making for those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and how this fundraiser will help make a difference!

GET READY FOR A SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN FAMILY FUN CHARITY RACE: 28TH ANNUAL L.A. CANCER CHALLENGE 5K WALK/RUN

Join the fight to find a cure for pancreatic cancer at Southern California’s longest-running Halloween-themed fundraiser and explore a free Fit Family Expo and an enchanted Candy Land Kids Zone

WHAT: This Halloween, dress the family in festive costumes and head to the 28th Annual L.A. Cancer Challenge 5K Walk/Run (LACC). Combining fun and purpose, the LACC will welcome thousands of runners and walkers to the “boo-tiful” UCLA campus to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer research. The L.A. Cancer Challenge is sponsored and produced by the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, a nonprofit organization dedicated to groundbreaking research across three collaborative laboratories at UCLA. So, strap on the running shoes and dash to SoCal’s most beloved Halloween charity race.

The L.A. Cancer Challenge also kicks off Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in November, a time when the pancreatic cancer community unites to inspire hope, honor those who have bravely fought, and empower patients and families impacted by the disease. Since 1998, the LACC has raised nearly $11.5 million for pancreatic cancer research. It is the long-standing signature fundraiser for the Hirshberg Foundation, which has been a crucial pillar in advancing pancreatic cancer research. The Foundation’s tireless efforts have been instrumental in driving progress in the development of research, early detection methods and treatment as well as providing vital support and resources to pancreatic cancer patients and their families. With a pinch of Halloween fun and a dash of community spirit, help the LACC conjure real change in the quest for a pancreatic cancer cure. For more information, visit www.lacancerchallenge.com or call (310) 473-5121.

WHEN: Sunday, October 26, from 7:30 a.m. to noon

WHERE: UCLA Wilson Plaza, 120 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095

EVENT ATTRACTIONS: Putting the fun in fundraising, the Fit Family Expo transforms the LACC into a spooktacular outdoor extravaganza for the entire family. Kids and adults can dive into the whimsical Candy Land Kids Zone, complete with life-size candy décor, festive arts and crafts, and a moonbounce. Explore health and fitness booths and enjoy lively music, entertainment, and Halloween festivities, including an Adult Costume Contest and Kids Costume Parade (ages 2 – 11 years). Participants who cross the finish line can treat themselves to a sweet treat, a donut from the giant Donut Wall. Whether joining a team or flying solo, in-person or virtually, be sure to join the excitement.

REGISTRATION: In-person and Virtual 5K Walk/Run (registration fee ranges from $25 - $55)

• In-person youth and adult runners and walkers will receive a range of perks, including an event T-shirt (long-sleeve for adults), custom running bib, finishers medal, and chip-time for adults (optional). Youth participants (age 11 and under) will receive a youth T-shirt, custom bib, and finishers medal (race is not chip-timed).

Registration fees are:

• $30 (youth)/$50 (adults) from now until October 8
• $35 (youth)/$55 (adults) from October 9 - 26
• $25 for youth and adults
• Virtual youth (age 11 and under) and adult runners and walkers can be completed at any time, place and at any pace you choose. Virtual Registration provides access to a personal fundraising page and a downloadable bib. Virtual Participants have the option to pay to upgrade their registration to include an event shirt and medal (gear will be mailed and delivery date is not guaranteed).

PARKING: Parking is available in Lot 4. Self-service pay stations are located in the lot and the cost ranges from $5 to $13 for one to three hours or $17 all day. To save time on event morning, pre-purchase the parking pass on the Bruin E-permit website (search LA Cancer Challenge, select Lot 4, then add the vehicle and payment details).

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In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to H4HLA CEO Erin Rank about all the ways they are helping struggling fire victims get back on their feet and get the rebuilding process going with their new 'ReBuild LA' Wild Fire Relief Fund and programs.

Since 1990, Habitat for Humanity Greater LA, has built, rehabilitated and repaired more than 1,500+ houses in neighborhoods all over town. They believe shelter is a basic human need and Habitat LA strives to achieve its goal of eliminating substandard housing by making decent, sustainable and affordable housing a reality for all.

They have also launched NEW PROGRAMS to help the Palisades & Eaton fire victims. Thousands in need and so many ways to get involved and help. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles Launches

"ReBUILD LA® " Wild Relief Fund.

Comcast NBCUniversal Announces Cornerstone Gift of $2.5 Million Los Angeles, Jan. 13, 2025 - The devastating wild res in Los Angeles have left thousands displaced, all of whom are now grappling with the emotional and financial challenges of rebuilding their lives. Many of the households affected are uninsured, underinsured, and have limited incomes.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) has a long history of helping vulnerable households after a disaster, including rebuilding 120 homes after the recent Woolsey and Creek res.

To aid current victims, Habitat LA has launched ReBUILD LA®, a long-term emergency response campaign to assist people with limited means to rebuild their homes, relocate to other housing, provide essential supplies, and restore their lives. The fund has received a cornerstone $2.5 million donation from Comcast NBCUniversal.

Donations to the ReBUILD LA® campaign will: ● Help those who have lost everything rebuild or relocate, ensuring they have a safe place to call home. ● Provide essential goods through gift cards to purchase food and other necessary items. ● Support households whose homes are uninhabitable with rental or mortgage assistance and other intermediate housing needs. ● Replace home furnishings with vouchers for Habitat’s ReStores. ● Offer assistance to vulnerable survivors who have been left without options to afford housing.

"ReBUILD LA® is not just about rebuilding homes—it’s about restoring hope, stability, and a future for families who have lost everything. To donate and help rebuild Los Angeles, or to get assistance, please visit their site: https://www.habitatla.org/

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According to author and motivational speaker Carla Ondrasik, if you feel like you’re spinning your wheels and falling short of your goals, the problem isn't that you're not trying hard enough—it's that you're trying at all. Carla knows a thing or two about getting things done. She was a powerhouse in the music industry, serving as the former vice president of Creative Writer Development for EMI Music. She helped bring hit songs to life for icons like Barbra Streisand, Cher, Mariah Carey, and Christina Aguilera, and even discovered, signed, and developed her own husband, musical artist John Ondrasik aka Five for Fighting.

In her new book, "Stop Trying! The Life-Transforming Power of Trying Less and Doing More", Ondrasik reveals the hidden science behind why a mindset built on "trying" can lead to anxiety, procrastination, and a fear of failure. It's an evolutionary guide to help you transform from a life of trying to a life of doing.

Aired September 21, 2025: In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to her friend Carla Ondrasik about getting the word 'TRY' OUT OF OUR LIVES! It's so much wasted time 'trying' instead of just getting things DONE! Her book is a fantastic read. Shes offers an insight on the SCIENCE behind this, plus work-book-like challenges and just over all help, to convert our inner voice to something much more powerful. VERY MOTIVATING! I didn't know how many things I wasn't getting done until I talked to Carla! Check out her book AND find her on Instagram at @carlaondrasikSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sunday Oct. 26th...THOUSANDS are coming together at the LA State Historic Park for the annual Susan G. Komen ‘More than Pink’ Walk to raise crucial funds to fight breast cancer. And no one knows more about that, then Nichole Delansky ...a busy working Mom who is also THANKFULLY a breast cancer SURVIVOR!! Diagnosed in October 2023, Nichole underwent multiple surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation, and has transitioned to preventative drug therapy. She joined the LA chapter of Komen's advisory board (is their Board Chair).

For those interested in more information or to register for the walk they can go to www.komen.org/lacountywalk if they have any questions about breast cancer, need assistance they can call 877-Go-KOMEN. We ALSO will have an 'iHeart Media Team' too 🙂

What is the MORE THAN PINK Walk? The MORE THAN PINK Walk, Susan G. Komen’s largest fundraising event series, evolved from the Race for the Cure in 2018. Each year, we host over 100,000 participants at our 40+ in-person (and one virtual) walks across the U.S. Since the first Walk in 2018, our participants have raised more than $60 million dollars and continue to be a part of a community committed to our vision of a world without breast cancer. With inclusive and accessible options for people of all ages and abilities – including breast cancer survivors, those currently in treatment for breast cancer and people living with metastatic breast cancer – the Walk provides participants the opportunity to come together and connect in meaningful ways. It allows us to focus on sharing our passion, sharing our stories and connecting with others, all while fundraising to support life-saving programs and research.

The finish line is a world without breast cancer, and we know the only way we can get there is together.

What does it mean to be More Than Pink? For too long, pink has been connected to breast cancer awareness. However, people impacted by breast cancer need more than awareness; they need access to treatment, emotional support and so much more. It will take more than pink to help achieve our vision of a world without breast cancer. It’s more than a pink-themed costume, wig or pink ribbon at a fundraising event and it’s more than one month a year. Together, we are More Than Pink: passionate and supportive people dedicated to supporting those who need help today while tirelessly searching for tomorrow’s cures.

Aired October 5, 2025: In this podcast: Lisa Foxx talks to Nichole Delansky about her breast cancer journey and why she hopes people will come out and support.

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Project Angel Food’s their mission?? ...to nourish the health and spirit of individuals facing critical and life-threatening illnesses by preparing and delivering medically tailored meals with love, care, and dignity and they’ve been doing it since 1989!! THOUSANDS of Angelinos in need, now rely on Project Angel Food...so they are hoping you will join them and support. There are so many ways to do it...volunteer, donate, deliver meals and more.

Since 1989...PAF has delivered more than 20 million meals to those living with cancer, diabetes, congestive heart failure, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses. They currently prepare, and hand deliver free, Medically Tailored Meals annually to more than 7,100 men, women and children – that’s 2,800 on any given day, throughout all 4,752 square miles of L.A. County. Most importantly, 89 cents of every dollar raised goes directly toward agency operations to purchase food, fuel, and other essential supplies to meet the growing need for our services.

Aired September 14, 2025: In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to PAF CEO Richard Ayoub about how their organization works. Who they feed, how they feed them and how YOU can help. They also discuss how people who quality, can apply to receive these medically tailored meals...at NO CHARGE YEAR ROUND. They are also often hiring and have paid positions, you can check their site or Google for more.

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Aired August 31, 2025: In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to Ed Peisner, the Co-Founder of the Organization for Social Media Safety about all the ways his organization to speaks out to guide young people on how to better to protect themselves from the dangers of social media. The Organization for Social Media Safety is the first consumer protection organization exclusively focused on social media. They work to make social media safe for everyone. They protect against all social media-related dangers including: Cyberbullying, Sextortion, Sexual Harassment, Anxiety/Depression, Suicide/Self-Harm, Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse, and Trafficking.

The Organization for Social Media Safety uses an innovative, consumer protection-oriented approach that includes: Education: They teach social media safety skills to students, parents, and educators across the country. Advocacy: They advocate at all levels of government to improve and create public policies that enhance social media safety. Technology: They develop software and applications to provide real-time protection against any and all social media-related dangers. And so much more!

After a long career in business, Ed Peisner founded the Organization for Social Media Safety in 2017 after his teenage son Jordan was viciously assaulted in West Hills, CA. The attack was filmed and uploaded to social media by an associate of the attacker. Jordan was left with serious and life-long injuries from the assault. Ed decided to dedicate himself to the goal of ensuring that no other family had to endure such a terrible ordeal. Ed now proudly travels the country, teaching students, parents, and educators essential social media safety skills. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, 5 kids, two dogs, and bearded dragon.

JORDANS LAW: In 2016, then 14-year-old Jordan Peisner was standing with friends outside a local fast food restaurant when he was suddenly and viciously assaulted by another teen he did not know. During the attack and while Jordan lay helpless on the ground, witnesses and friends of the perpetrator stood and filmed the assault on their phones and then quickly uploaded their videos to social media. Now, this horrifying footage lives forever on social media already having been viewed by hundreds of thousands.

Determined to ensure that no other family had to endure such an ordeal, Jordan’s father, Ed Peisner, formed the Organization for Social Media Safety and began researching how to help. He was astonished to learn that since the early 2000s social media motived violence, or attacks initiated to be filmed and distributed on social media for the purpose of gaining internet fame, had risen exponentially each year. So, the Organization for Social Media Safety set to work on public policy advocacy to stop this disturbing trend.

Incredibly, within only a year, the California legislature, working closely with the Organization for Social Media Safety, passed the nation’s first law, AB 1542, to deter social media motivated violence. The law was called Jordan’s Law. It states that anyone who commits a violent felony and films it or who conspires with an attacker to film a violent crime will receive an enhanced prison sentence.

For more info...to reach out for help/social media guidance and OR to request Ed to speak at your kid's school, click here: www.socialmediasafety.org

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Join us in Santa Monica for the Second Annual Where is EB? A 5K walk and Fundraiser benefiting Team PHenomenal Hope ALL led by 'EB', Eric Borstein who had a life changing incident 5 years ago...that now has him walking daily to stay ALIVE!! Sunday, September 7th, at Annenberg Community Beach House, for a morning filled with fun, light refreshments, and a 5K walk to kick things off before EB walks to San Diego to raise $$ and awareness for people with his terminal illness. Go to Whereiseb.org and join the 104.3 MYFM Lisa Foxx'ers team!

Aired August 24, 2025: In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to Eric about his story and why he hopes more and more folks will come out and join him, his family and growing supportive village to raise much needed funds and awareness for this cause. The event will culminate with encouragement and cheer as Eric begins his journey walking from Los Angeles to San Diego to raise funds and awareness for PH. 100% of the proceeds will go straight to Team PHenomenal Hope, helping fuel their vital work. We hope you will take the opportunity to join us and help support patients living with pulmonary hypertension.

On September 21st, 2020, while at home, Eric collapsed from massive right heart failure and almost died. He spent sixteen days in the intensive care unit at Cedars Sinai Medical Center where he was diagnosed with an extremely rare disease called pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). A disease with no cure.

Walking helped get him through the miserable side effects attributed to the medications, it assisted in keeping him mentally fresh and provided so many additional benefits. And still does to this day. With these walks the miles began to add up, in the calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024, he walked over 14,000 miles! On September 7th, 2025, almost five years later, he'll begin his second walk from Los Angeles to San Diego to raise money and awareness for patients living with pulmonary hypertension and for TEAM PHENOMENAL HOPE 🙂

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Aired August 17, 2025: In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to Drew Koven, the co-founder of the LA Strong Foundation. It's been 7+months since the devastating LA wildfires that forever changed the lives and displaced over 13,000+households in Altadena, Pasadena, Malibu and the Palisades, but folks are STILL IN NEED of help and services. Drew and his wife Maxi have pulled together money, resources...goods and services and continue their mission to be here for people for the long hall. They are always in need of volunteers to help in their where house in Culver City and or to help with events. If you and or your family were affected by the fires, you can apply for help. Check out their resources & financial aid pages and much more HERE: https://www.lastrongfoundation.org/

The LA Strong Foundation was created by Philanthropists, and Venture Capitalists Maxi Kozler Koven and Drew Koven. The Koven’s have a long and distinguished track record of supporting various causes and nonprofit organizations as Executive Directors, Board Members and Donors. We are “All for One LA.”

Driven by compassion and cooperation, we provide and coordinate essential supplies, services, financial aid and vital resources to support individuals, organizations and communities in crisis, including those impacted by the 2025 LA Fires. We are grassroots, boots on the ground, first and fast responders.

We simplify the process of accessing urgent aid for those in crisis, supporting the wellness of Los Angeles through direct assistance, essential resources, and with grants to organizations dedicated to serving their communities with kindness, and through collective action.

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Aired June 29, 2025:The HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY ACADEMY (HSE ACADEMY) they are helping folks move ahead in the world. They are dedicated to making a direct impact in the lives of non-high school graduates in the communities they serve. They do this by offering the high-quality high school equivalency (HSE) preparation program at no cost to you.

The HSE is a nationally recognized certificate that is equivalent to a high school diploma. The HSE exam consists of five tests over two days: Writing, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics and Reading.

FREE to anyone listening? Lisa Foxx dives in with Gregory Barraza, the Director for the High School Equivalency program.

Through their HSE Academy, we are here to do everything we can to help you do your best on the California HiSET® exam. This is one of the three HSE exams adopted by the state in 2014. Our HSE Academy is solely dedicated to helping prepare you to successfully pass the HiSET®. When you pass this exam, you earn your high school equivalency certificate. They are here to help you prepare for your HSE exam and succeed! Many people dream of a brighter and successful future, and we can help you make that dream a reality.

It starts with a phone call at (877) 337-5129. Their representatives are happy to talk with you and go through your options. Call today!

HSE Academy Program Overview
* Purpose: Helps individuals earn their High School Equivalency diploma by preparing them for the HiSET® exam. * Target Audience: Designed for adults and young adults who didn’t complete traditional high school. * Program Format: Offers a hybrid model—a mix of in-person and online instruction for flexibility. * Curriculum Focus: Covers core subjects tested on the HiSET®: reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. * Support Services: Includes academic coaching, career guidance, and digital literacy support. * Goal: Empower students to achieve personal, educational, and career success through a second-chance education. * Community Impact: Aims to reduce barriers to education and open doors to employment, college, and vocational training. * Accessibility: Offers free or low-cost options to make the program accessible to underserved communities. * Success-Oriented: Celebrates student milestones and tracks outcomes like graduation, job placement, and further education. * Mission-Driven: Focused on equity, opportunity, and lifelong learning.
The HSE Academy is a hybrid program, which means part of your program will be completed through live in-class instruction and the rest will be completed online. To help you successfully complete their program, they provide assistance with setting up your class schedule, individual tutoring, and various online materials and resources. They help walk you through every part of each test so on the day of the exam, you are well-prepared and ready to go!

FIND OUT MORE HERE: https://acc-ef.org/hse/programs/high-school-equivalency-academies.html

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Aired June 15, 2025:I wanted to put a spotlight on the importance on Men’s Health Issues and the Movember Foundation does it SO WELL. Movember is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of Men's Health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. But they emphasize of the importance of these issues YEAR ROUND and how to encourage US to help the men in our lives take ACTION and do something about it!!
In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talked to Brian Heilman. He's the US head of research on men’s health, for the foundation and he’s also a brand new dad himself!

Here's the break down of the MAIN areas of focus:
Mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer...

How does the Movember Foundation get folks to rally around these issues and get men more involved in their own health, to CARE ABOUT and do something about their health issues? We discuss it.

Brian is also the lead researcher of their new Movember Institute of Men’s Health Through the institute, they’re launching deep dive reports into men’s health across the U.S., including on why men die nearly 6 years (5.8) earlier than women on average, and what we can do to about it.
By encouraging men (whom the charity refers to as "Mo Bros") to get involved, Movember aims to increase early cancer detection, diagnosis and effective treatments, and ultimately reduce the number of preventable deaths. Besides annual check-ups, the Movember Foundation encourages men to be aware of family history of cancer and to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Using the moustache as the driving symbol of the movement, Movember focuses on the three key areas of prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health and suicide prevention.Since inception, the Movember Foundation has raised $837 million and funded over 1,200 projects in more than 20 countries.

Find out more about this important movement HERE: https://us.movember.com/?home

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Aired June 22, 2025: Covenant House California: Lisa Foxx interviews Alana Weinroth, their Chief Development Officer, about all the ways we can help young people who are suffering from homeless on the streets of Los Angeles. We discuss how their programs help rehab young people and give them resources and hope to turn their lives around.

Covenant House California (CHC) is a non-profit youth shelter that provides sanctuary and support for youth experiencing homelessness, ages 18-24.

We believe that no young person deserves to be homeless; that every young person in California deserves shelter, food, clothing, education … and most importantly, to be loved. CHC provides a full continuum of services to meet the physical, emotional, educational, vocational, and spiritual well-being of young people, in order to provide them with the best chance for success in independence.

Covenanthousecalifornia.org Alana Weinroth is their Chief Develpoment Officer...

OPEN DOORS & NON-DISCRIMINATORY
Our doors are open to youth and staff regardless of their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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National Poll Worker Recruitment Day will be on August 12, 2025

National Poll Worker Recruitment Day is a national day of action established by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) in 2020 to inspire civic engagement and encourage people to sign up to become a poll worker. On August 12, 2025, National Poll Worker Recruitment Day aims to address the continued need for poll workers to sign up to Help America Vote and strengthen our democracy. Among the events that day, a big one will be at the WWII Museum in New Orleans. The event partner is Vet the Vote who recruits military veterans and their families to serve as poll workers across the nation. The event will be livestreamed as a feature of National Poll Worker Recruitment Day.

(Aired July 13, 2025) In this podcast, Lisa Foxx interviews Commissioner Christy A. McCormick with the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. They discuss her role and the role of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission with every election nationwide AND the importance of our valued poll workers. It takes almost 1,000,000 poll workers to run the election structure across the country. If you are interested in signing up to serve as a poll worker, and get compensated for your time, check out these sites:

www.helpamericavote.gov to connect with election jurisdictions across the country to learn about serving as a poll worker and to sign up to serve.

www.eac.gov/vote to connect with election jurisdictions across the country to register to vote or ask election related questions.

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City of Hope is a private, non-profit clinical research center, hospital and graduate school located in Duarte, California.On June 3rd, City of Hope will celebrate its 5th Annual Day for Hope. A special event and partnership with iHeart Media, where supporters come together to support City of Hope's mission of fighting cancer and diabetes. City of Hope is encouraging anyone, ESPECIALLY those affected by cancer and diabetes, to rally together and make this Day for Hope the most impactful yet. Your support can make a difference for families facing cancer.

Donate now and your Day for Hope gift will be TRIPLE MATCHED by our friends at Domtar up to $100,00!! And matched 5x ON JUNE 3rd!! Go to Day for Hope dot org or call #250 and say 'City of Hope'.

Aired June 1, 2025: In this interview, Lisa Foxx talks to Dr. Sumanta 'Monty' Pal about all the lifesaving cancer treatments doctors are working on at City of Hope. We also discuss how City of Hope is different from other treatment centers and how having their own laboratory on campus, helps to speed up the treatment process.

Day for Hope is held every first Tuesday of June to align with National Cancer Survivors Month — a time to celebrate survivorship and recognize the care and research that make it possible. Day for Hope brings together donors, survivors, caregivers, physicians and supporters nationwide to raise critical funds that accelerate breakthrough treatments and bring hope to more families facing cancer and diabetes. Help us make a difference by giving back!

Visit DayforHope.org or dial #250 and say 'City of Hope' to give today."

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Aired May 18, 2025: Lisa Foxx interviews Mom Lesley-Ann Stone, whose son HAD life threatening food & environmental allergies, until he was treated at the Institute. Lisa also talks to Food Allergy Institute Founder, Dr. Inderpal Randhawa about how his process works and how he helps get folks in 'food allergy remission' so that they are FREE of any issues.

The Food Allergy Institute is based in Long Beach, California with 300+ employees, and the Tolerance Induction Program has over 8,000 graduates from all over the world. There is no food allergy program like this in the world, where upon graduation the patient can eat whatever they want in whatever quantity they want. Currently, the Tolerance Induction Program treats patients up to the age of 25. Lesley-Ann's son Sam, who is now 12 years old, graduated from the program in 2018. He had multiple, severe, life-threatening food allergies, including peanut, tree nut, milk, egg, sesame and mustard seed along with 13 different environmental allergies. Sam now eats freely and consumes his allergens regularly with no reaction whatsoever. How exciting is THAT?!! He lives a life in 100% food freedom!!

Dr. Inderpal Randhawa is a 5-time board certified physician. He is the Founder of the Food Allergy Institute and the Tolerance Induction Program. Dr. Randhawa is also the Founder of the Translational Pulmonary & Immunology Research Center (TPRIC), a non-profit organization that challenges conventional approaches to rare and orphan diseases. Distressed by watching parents suffer the loss of a child to fatal allergic reactions, he proposed to find groundbreaking solutions and change the status quo. His early experience in lung transplant immunology coupled with his collaboration with national allergy and immunology specialists, led him to develop the safe, targeted solutions now offered through the Food Allergy Institute (FAI). FAI was founded in 2015, a cutting-edge clinical care and research center that is revolutionizing food allergy treatment.

To find out more...here is a link to Food Allergy Institute:
www.foodallergyinstitute.com

Here is a link to Resilience & Hope: A Food Allergy Podcast:
https://linktr.ee/resilienceandhopepodcast

Here is a link to Translational Pulmonary & Immunology Research Center:
www.tpric.org

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Kindness Summit 2025: An incredible day of Leadership, Learning, and Taking Action! iHeart Radio's Lisa Foxx was honored to host the first everKindness Summit, at the Panda Restaurant Headquarters in Rosemead in April. It was a full-day event that brought together youth, educators, changemakers, and community leaders to focus on a shared mission: leading with kindness to inspire a more connected, compassionate future. More than 450 teens from 10 different Boys & Girls Clubs across California attended the summit, including youth from the Boys & Girls Clubs of La Habra and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kern County. The energy, enthusiasm, and commitment these young leaders brought to the event set the stage for a powerful day of learning and action.

Aired May 25, 2025: In this podcast: Lisa Foxx interviews Nathaniel, a Kindness Ambassador and Lori Milgard, the Founder of the Kindness Is Free program, powered by the Boys & Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley & Eastside. Kindness is Free wants to empower the next generation by teaching kindness and bringing awareness to its importance in the equal treatment, respect, and compassion for others. Through presentations, pop-ups, and special Kindness Pledge events, the movement is spreading the message of respect and kindness to the Greater Los Angeles area and inspiring youth to take charge.

Please join us in empowering young people and ALL people to embrace this program and help make the world a KINDER PLACE 🙂 To find out more, request a Kindness Is Free pop-up event (at no cost to you) and or to download the toolkit AND Kindness Is Free PLEDGE...click HERE

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Aired May 11, 2025: Lisa Foxx talks to the Co-Founder and Producer of Tour de Pier Lisa Manheim about the energy at this event that fuels lifesaving treatments.

Tour de Pier is a unique cancer fundraiser that brings indoor stationary cycling to the gorgeous outdoors. Hundreds of spin bikes ride in place with an ocean view overlooking the Manhattan Beach Pier. The South Bay's best instructors, entertainers, and celebrity guests lead a morning of 5 one-hour spin sessions loaded with energy, excitement, and emotion! Since it began in 2013, the Tour De Pier has raised nearly $14.5 million, which divides all proceeds to go to nonprofits like the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, the Cancer Support Community South Bay and the Uncle Kory Foundation for brain cancer.

In addition to cycling, there will be a FREE Health & Fitness Expo featuring a wide variety of Southern California vendors. Kids can enjoy the Cardio Kids Zone with tot-sized stationary bikes, games, moon bounces and more. A complimentary bike valet service will be available to provide a convenient and secure way for guests to park their bicycles, ensuring a hassle-free experience. Each year, the fitness fundraiser draws 10,000 participants and attendees. Since debuting in 2013, the Tour de Pier has raised more than $13 million for cancer charities.

WHEN: Sunday, May 18 from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Manhattan Beach Pier & Strand

To sign up/get more info click HERE

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Aired April 27, 2025: Lisa Foxx interviews Gloria Crockett, the Regional VP & Exec Director, CA Southland Chapter about the early signs of Alz & Dementia. What to look for, how to get help. We talk new treatments, their free helpline AND promoted their Magic of Music Gala fundraiser.

The power of music for those living with Alzheimer’s can be truly magical....and Its exactly why we are going to talk about The Magic of Music Gala, happening May 4th at Vibiana in downtown LA to benefit The Alzheimer's Association. They lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. On to tell us more is their Regional Vice President and Executive Director, California Southland Chapter Gloria Crockett

According to the Alzheimer's Association, an estimated 6.7 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's disease. This number is projected to increase to nearly 14 million by 2060.
Talk to a dementia expert with our free 24/7 Helpline. Get confidential support, crisis assistance, local resources and information in over 200 languages. Call 800.272.3900 ALZ.ORG

Treatments for Alzheimer's
There's no cure for Alzheimer’s, but there are treatments that may change disease progression, and drug and non-drug options that may help treat symptoms. Understanding available options can help individuals living with the disease and their caregivers to cope with symptoms and improve quality of life.

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Aired March 30, 2025: Lisa Foxx interviews Kevin McManus about their 27th Annual Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run fundraiser and about asking listeners to help foster animals in their care, from families displaced by the recent fires. Pasadenahumane.org for more.

As you may have heard, Pasadena Humane took in hundreds of displaced animals for emergency boarding and rescued many others suffering from burn injuries and smoke inhalation following the onset of the Eaton Fire. They are now fortunate to witness joyful reunions of families with their pets every day, but the road to recovery for our community is still long. 27th Annual Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run 5K, on Sunday, April 6, 2025. This year’s event will be especially meaningful as we come together to honor our community’s resilience and strength. To see adoptable pets, volunteer, donate or do the walk, click HERE: https://pasadenahumane.org/

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Aired March 16, 2025: Alice's Kids: Lisa Foxx talks to Ron Fitzsimmons, the executive Director of Alice's Kids. They are a non-profit that works with teachers, counselors, social workers, police officers and more who apply for grants to help treat kids in need of school clothes, to pay for their summer camp, cover the cost of their prom ticket you name it.

Popular actor Steve Carell told high schoolers affected by the recent LA Wildfires, that he teamed up with the non-profit Alice's Kids to PAY FOR THEIR PROM TICKETS! The Virginia-based children's charity said that the prom promise will support approximately 800 students across six high schools, estimating the total cost to be around $175,000. Ron Fitzsimmons, the executive director of Alice's Kids, said Carell was asked to announce the pledge because so many young people binge-watched The Office during the pandemic.

To help a child and find out more, click HERE.

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Aired February 23, 2025: Lisa Foxx talks to Dr. Megha Agarwal, a UCLA Health cardiologist and a volunteer expert for the American Heart Association, all about Heart Health Month and all the ways our listeners can LOWER their risks of the #1 killer - heart disease and stroke. Knowing important things like your risk factors, your BMI, blood pressure & cholesterol numbers, looking at your lifestyle and how much sleep you get, could all be GAME CHANGERS for your heart health!

February 2025, the American Heart Association encourages everyone to focus on heart health during American Heart Month, with a special focus on women's heart health on National Wear Red Day, February 7th, and promotes learning CPR to become a "lifesaver".

Since the American Heart Association’s founding in 1924, deaths from cardiovascular diseases have been cut in half. And yet, there are still so many lives to be saved. By driving breakthroughs in science, policy and care, together we can continue to advance health and transform lives every day. Did you know more than 23,000 children experience cardiac arrest outside of the hospital each year? Learn CPR today so you can be ready and become a part of the Nation of Lifesavers. Because no one, especially our most precious ones, should face a life-changing moment alone.

Here's a more detailed look at American Heart Month 2025:

Key Themes and Activities:
Focus on Women's Heart Health:
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women, so the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement urges everyone to wear red on National Wear Red Day (February 7th) to raise awareness. * National Wear Red Day:
Wear red on Friday, February 7th, to show support for women's heart health and raise awareness about the unique heart health challenges women face. * Learn CPR:
The American Heart Association promotes learning CPR as a vital skill to save lives during cardiac emergencies. * "Nation of Lifesavers":
The AHA encourages people to learn CPR and become part of the "Nation of Lifesavers" movement, aiming to double the survival rate of cardiac arrest by 2030. * Heart-Healthy Habits:
The month is a good time to focus on adopting heart-healthy habits, such as eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, managing stress, and getting enough sleep. * Advocate for Heart Health:
The AHA encourages people to become advocates for heart health by supporting policies that promote cardiovascular health and funding research into heart disease. * Volunteer:
The AHA also encourages people to volunteer their time to help create a healthier world free of heart disease and stroke. * Join a Heart Walk:*
Participate in a Heart Walk to raise awareness and funds for heart disease research and prevention.

GET MORE at HEART.ORG

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Aired February 16, 2025: Lisa Foxx talks to Renee Interiano, EVP of Marketing at Living Spaces. They discuss how fire victims can apply for a brand new FREE mattress. They also talk about other ways they give back to the community throughout the year, with other programs.
Living Spaces is giving away free mattresses to wildfire victims: Getting back on your feet after losing everything is a monumental effort. That's why Living Spaces wants to help. The company is giving away free mattresses and foundations to fire victims. Just visit any Living Spaces location to take advantage of the offer. You'll need to show your approved FEMA or insurance paperwork. One mattress set -- of any size -- will be given per household. The new deadline is March 31st, 2025.

How to Get Your FREE Mattress Set
* All California fire victims who have an approved FEMA determination letter or insurance award letter are eligible to receive a free Revive Islands Collection – Hawaii mattress in a Twin, Full, Queen, Eastern King or California King size and a free Revive Charcoal box spring. * If you are still in need of a mattress due to the loss of your home in a natural disaster, please visit your closest Living Spaces location with your approved FEMA/Insurance paperwork. For a list of our current locations please visit: https://www.livingspaces.com/stores.

Terms & Conditions
* Evidence of approved FEMA or insurance company award is required. * One mattress set will be given per household. * Offer does not apply to web orders. * Southern California residents: We will arrange for you to pick up your mattress at a store. If you will be purchasing additional items, you can also choose to have everything delivered for a standard delivery fee. * Impacted wildfire victims must reside in one of the CA Counties affected.

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Aired February 9, 2025: Lisa Foxx talks to the CEO, Richard Ayoub, about all the ways that Angelinos have come together to help feed those in need after the devastating LA fires. He shares all the extra ways they are getting much needed food, toiletries and more to fire victims AND how folks are needed to help in the kitchen and to deliver meals.

Project Angel Food is supporting fire victims in Los Angeles by expanding its services to serve more people, delivering fresh meals and emergency supplies, relaxing qualification requirements, and making wellness calls, all while encouraging donations and volunteer efforts

Ongoing Volunteer Needs:

They still need volunteers in the coming weeks to fill delivery routes and kitchen shifts. Your support is critical in helping us care for our seriously ill neighbors, who are at even greater risk due to the fires. If you’d like to contribute financially, donations are also urgently needed. Please visit angelfood.org/fire to help fund these essential services.

Thank you again for your compassion, generosity and willingness to help during this challenging time. Together, we are making a real difference.

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Aired January 26, 2025: Lisa Foxx talks to Sean Inoue, the Executive Director of the American Red Cross, Western LA all about their response to the devastating LA Wildfires. They discuss all the ways they are offering immediate and long-term relief to thousands of Angelinos who have been directly affected. They are also in need of blood and monetary donations.

RED CROSS RESPONSE Hundreds of Red Crossers are providing support in California for those coping with the wildfires, including some 450 people staying in emergency shelters. So far, the Red Cross has provided more than 14,500 overnight stays in shelters and, with our partners, more than 128,000 meals and snacks. As communities reopen, Red Crossers are there with support including cleaning supplies, flashlights, face masks, gloves, water and other essentials. More than 102,000 relief items have already been provided.

The Red Cross is providing financial assistance to residents who lived within the fire perimeters of Eaton, Palisades, Hurst, and Kenneth as defined by Cal OES. If you receive a call, text or email from the Red Cross, please follow the instructions provided in the message. If you lived within the fire perimeters and aren’t sure you received a message, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to sign up. To learn more about financial assistance, please visit redcross.org/gethelp.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Help people affected by disasters like storms and countless other crises by making a gift to American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Your donation enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from these disasters.

The combination of wildfires and dangerous winter weather has led to Red Cross blood drive cancelations and the loss of several thousand lifesaving blood donations. Donors of all blood types — particularly type O negative blood donors and those giving platelets — are needed to help save lives. Where it is safe to do so, we encourage people to schedule a blood donation appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Their team is working through a high volume of volunteer applications. To get involved, go to https://www.redcross.org/volunteer and sign up today so we can connect you with specific areas of need in your community.

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Aired January 12, 2025: Pink Lotus Breast Center: Lisa Foxx talks to Dr. Kristi Funk about how to fuel our bodies with cancer kicking foods. She offers incredibly helpful info on which foods are not only healthy, but can help decrease one's chances of getting cancer.

Heart disease is the #1 killer in all women, more then all cancers combined. But cancer is clearly still an issue. Why wait til 'Breast Cancer Awareness Month' to talk about healthy ways we can do everything in our power to KICK CANCER TO THE CURB! And that is the attitude of Dr. Kristi Funk...she is an MD, a board-certified breast cancer surgeon & physician, bestselling author, international keynote speaker and women's health advocate. She runs her Pink Lotus Foundation where her website pinklotus.com is PACKED with cancer kicking info, including special recipes, support groups and upcoming summits to attend.

More information: https://pinklotus.com/breastcenter/

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Aired Sunday, March 9, 2025. Lisa Foxx talks to Kelly Pond, CEO of Special Olympics Southern California, about all the ways their programs help people with intellectual disabilities thrive! They talk all things sports activities and competitions, health and wellness programs, their upcoming fundraisers and police officer Torch Run.

Special Olympics Southern California offers 13 sports across 4 seasons, serving thousands of athletes in community and school-based programs in 11 counties. It also offers opportunities for athletes to improve their overall health and wellness, gain leadership skills and much more. These programs are supported by a passionate community including more than 50 employees, thousands of volunteers, SOSC’s valued partners and donors, and the community at large.

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Caterina’s Club’s mission is to provide warm meals, affordable housing assistance, and job training to homeless and low-income families throughout Southern California. It is supported by a vision where we are creating a modicum of consistency in these children’s lives through something as simple yet meaningful as a nightly dinner.

This overarching vision that started as preventing children in motels from going to bed hungry has turned into 5,055 vulnerable children receiving a meal every day at 114 sites throughout LA and Orange Counties; 268 families have been placed in permanent housing in safe neighborhoods through our Welcome Home program, and 850+ teens have trained through the Hospitality Academy at four Anaheim High Schools. Our vision is to provide every child with the resources, love, and encouragement they need to be healthy, safe, and educated.

It all started with Mamma Caterina. Bruno and his mother, Caterina, visited the Boys and Girls Club of Anaheim down the street from his restaurant (Anaheim White House), where his mother noticed that there was a 6-year old boy eating potato chips for dinner, because his family couldn’t afford a proper meal. Caterina insisted that Bruno make some pasta for the child. They soon realized that there were many more of these hungry ‘motel children’, so Bruno began making pasta for 72 children, 5 nights a week, giving birth to our program “Feeding the Kids in America”. Today, that event has expanded to feeding over 25,025 meals a week. Frustrated that feeding the children was not enough, Bruno began a second program called “Welcome Home”, where we provide qualified families, living in the dark environment of a motel, with the necessary resources to move into the safety and stability of an apartment or condo.

In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to Chef Bruno Serato about how Caterina's Club got started AND what we can do to help him continue to feed THOUSANDS of motel-kids in need. They also teach kids to cook on their own and help rehouse families. Their annual Pastathon is on Giving Tuesday...please give if you can!

Come by on Giving Tuesday and see the LIVE broadcast, donate on-site, and drop off pasta/sauce donations. This year, we’re celebrating a significant milestone—10 million meals served to disadvantaged youth. Your generosity has been instrumental in reaching this goal, and we’re so grateful for your continued commitment. Even if you can’t attend, you can still participate in the excitement of our auction from anywhere. Be sure to spread the word to friends, family, and colleagues. Check out some fantastic auction items on our website!
What: Pastathon* Pasta & Sauce Donation Drive * When: December 3rd, 5AM-10PM * Where: Anaheim White House Restaurant
887 South Anaheim Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92805

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The Alzheimer's Association® is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Worldwide, more than 55 million people are living with dementia. In the United States alone, more than 7 million+ have Alzheimer’s. The Association addresses this crisis by providing education and support to the millions who face dementia every day, while advancing critical research toward methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure. They have their big fundraising gala every spring and the final 2 walks, Walk to End Alz, are coming up Nov 9th & 10th in here in Southern California.

Aired November 3, 2024: In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to the Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Association, Southland Chapter, Gloria Crockett. They discuss all the ways the organization helps those affected including family and caregiver support. They talk about their helpline where they provide care and support to all those facing Alzheimer’s and other dementia for free, 24/7. Their Helpline # is (800.272.3900), staffed by master's-level clinicians and specialists, provides confidential support and information to all those affected in over 200 languages. They also talk about the final weekend of fundraising walks in Southern California.

Their website, alz.org, is a rich resource designed to inform and educate multiple audiences, including those living with the disease, caregivers and professional health care providers. They also conduct online and face-to-face support groups and education programs in communities nationwide, while ensuring these services reach underserved populations. ALZConnected®, a free online community, offers those affected by dementia another place to share support and information.

To learn more about Alzheimer's and Dementia and also to get info about donating, volunteering and the upcoming walks, go to alz.org

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk® ; now the Alzheimer's Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer's.

While there is no fee to register for Walk, all participants are encouraged to raise critical funds that allow the Alzheimer’s Association to provide 24/7 care and support and advance research toward methods of prevention, treatment and, ultimately, a cure. The LA Walk...Registration at 7 a.m. , Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. , Walk at 9 a.m. at Exposition Park. 700 Exposition Park Dr , Los Angeles, CA 90037. Hope to see you there!

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In 1987, scleroderma patient Sharon Monsky founded the Scleroderma Research Foundation with the belief that funding medical research was the best way to give hope to those living with this devastating disease. Sadly, since then, Sharon and many have passed away from Scleroderma but the fight for a cure continues thanks to folks like award winning chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and radio and TV personality and just an all-around AWESOME PERSON...Susan Feniger! Susan was a close friend of Sharon’s in college and is a founding member of the Scleroderma Research Foundation Board of Directors...Susan is also behind their BIGGEST fundraiser, the annual, star-studded Cool Comedy, Hot Cuisine Oct. 29th...in Century City.

Aired October 27, 2024: In this podcast, Lisa Foxx and Susan talk all about this awful disease and what we can do to help those suffering from it. Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes the skin to thicken and harden. The name comes from the Greek words for "hard skin". Scleroderma can affect the skin, blood vessels, muscles, bones, and other internal organs. Scleroderma affects around 250 out of every 1 million people in the U.S. Women are four times more likely to develop scleroderma than men. It can affect people of any age, but systemic scleroderma is most commonly diagnosed in people between ages 20 and 50.

IT WILL ALWAYS BE IN THE SPIRIT OF SHARON AND OUR BELOVED FRIEND COMEDIAN BOB SAGET WHO LOST HIS SISTER TO THIS...

Cool Comedy, Hot Cuisine...an annual event featuring some of the world’s greatest comedians, musicians, and performers. With proceeds go directly towards the Scleroderma Research Foundation mission, supporting our cutting-edge research program & educational outreach.

Cool Comedy, Hot Cuisine
Tuesday, October 29, 2024,
at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles
for an intimate evening of laughter and amazing food benefiting the Scleroderma Research Foundation

Honoring John Mayer and Jeff Ross
with the Bob Saget Legacy Award
Featuring: Whitney Cummings, Alex Edelman, Chris Hardwick, Jim Jefferies, John Mayer, and Jeff Ross (event host)
Event Co-Chairs: Susan Feniger, Regina Hall, Caroline Hirsch, and Kelly Rizzo
Cocktails: 6:30PM • Dinner: 7:30PM
Dress code: Cocktail Attire
Location: Fairmont Century Plaza
10250 Constellation Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067

GET TICKETS, MAKE A DONATION & OR LEARN MORE HERE: SRFCURE.ORG

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Step into the Halloween season at the 27th Annual L.A. Cancer Challenge 5K Walk/Run on Sunday, October 27 at UCLA. Southern California’s longest-running Halloween-themed fundraiser promises to unite the community and bring joy and hope through the spirit of fundraising for pancreatic cancer research. Discover the ultimate family experience with the free Fit Family Expo, Candy Land Kids Zone, and Halloween activities for all ages.

In efforts to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer, this event emphasizes the significance of advancing pancreatic cancer research, developing early treatment, and providing supportive care. Additionally, the walk honors survivors and pays tribute to those who have succumbed to the illness. Marking the kick-off to Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in November, the LACC is the signature fundraiser for the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research.

Aired October 20, 2024: In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to Lisa Manheim, the Executive Director for the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research and the Race Director for the L.A. Cancer Challenge. The Lisa's talk all things pancreatic cancer research, advancements and what scientists are doing to detect it earlier. We discuss the big LA Cancer Challenge event and how folks can get involved.

To be a part of the event, make a donation and/or learn about the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Research, click HERE.

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The AIDS Walk LA 2024, powered by APLA Health, is coming up, Sunday Oct. 13th! An annual fundraising event dedicated to supporting HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and support services. One of the largest (and first) AIDS fundraising events in the country, it draws thousands of participants and raises millions of dollars to combat and assist those affected by HIV/AIDS. This year marks the 40th anniversary of AIDS Walk LA, celebrating four decades of unwavering commitment to combating HIV/AIDS. Over the past 40 years, APLA Health has worked to bring attention to crises, eliminate stigmas, and make healthcare equity a priority in Los Angeles County.

APLA Health serves more than 18,000 patients and clients annually, focusing on serving the low-income LGBTQ+ community and people living with HIV. They continue to be the leading provider of HIV prevention and health education services in Los Angeles County targeting populations at highest risk of HIV, including gay men of color, young gay men, and members of the transgender community. Over the past 40 years, medical advancements have transformed HIV from a fatal disease into a manageable chronic condition, allowing individuals with HIV to live longer, healthier lives. In recent years, there have been groundbreaking advancements in HIV prevention and treatment, including the availability of PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis), and innovative options like injectable PrEP. With modern treatments, people with HIV can achieve undetectable viral loads, effectively eliminating the risk of transmission. While this is not a cure, the shift from HIV/AIDS being a death sentence to it being a manageable and preventable condition marks a monumental change from the early days

Aired October 6, 2024: In this podcast, EJ talks to Craig Bowers, the Chief Marketing & External Affairs Officer at APLA Health all about the upcoming AIDS WALK and where the funds go. They also talked about how APLA Health helps thousands of Angelinos in the LGBTQ+ community who are living with HIV and how they work to educate the public HIV prevention and care.

For more info and/or to register for the AIDS WALK LA, click HERE

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Aired September 29, 2024: Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, is hosting their MORE THAN PINK Walk, Saturday, October 5 at Exposition Park. It'll be all about bringing together survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.

In 2024 alone, an estimated 32,660 women in California will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 4,570 will lose their lives to the disease. Funds raised at the walk will allow Komen to meet the immediate needs of breast cancer patients through its free Breast Care Helpline and offer services such as patient navigation, financial assistance and emotional support. It will also fund research breakthroughs that allow more lives to be saved from breast cancer and bring us closer to the cures for all breast cancers.

In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to 2-time breast cancer survivor Annette Crump about her experience from diagnosis to being cancer free. She also discusses why its so important for women to do home exams in addition to annual mammograms starting at age 40. She also hopes people will join her team 'Annette & Friends' and help them raise money to help other breast cancer patients.

What: Susan G. Komen Los Angeles MORE THAN PINK Walk
When: Saturday, October 5, 2024
Where: Exposition Park, Los Angeles

Registration Details: http://www.komen.org/lacountywalk

Got breast cancer questions? Call their free Breast Care Helpline at 1-877-465-6636 or email helpline@komen.org to get started. All calls are answered Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. ET and Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET. Se habla español.

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Four years ago this September, Eric Borstein almost died due to severe right heart failure. He spent 16 days in the ICU where he was diagnosed with a very rare lung disease called Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, a disease with no cure. At the time the outlook was dire, as they told his wife he probably had 3-6 months to live. Needless to say, four years later he is ALIVE and much better thanks to walking! Eric learned very early on that walking helped mitigate the terrible side effects associated with medications. A few short steps in the hospital led to a walk around the block at home, which led to a mile, two, three. In the calendar years 2022 he walked 4,700 miles, and in 2023 he walked a little over 5,000 miles. Now he's hoping you will walk with him, to raise money and awareness for PAH patients.

September 22nd, Eric will be walking from Los Angeles to San Diego to raise awareness for this rare disease. Before he heads out on this 6-day journey down the coast, he and his family are putting on the first annual Where is EB? fundraiser and 5K in Santa Monica, that will benefit Team PHenomenal Hope. Find out more about his big event Sept 22nd HERE

Aired September 8, 2024: In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to Eric Borstein about his story. He shares what led up to his diagnosis and how he is using WALKING to stay healthy. At his upcoming charity walk, he hopes to encourage others to walk for their health, while also raising money and awareness to help those suffering from PAH.

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Aired September 1, 2024: In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to Sandra Harrison, the Executive Director of Kitten Rescue. They discussed how the organization helps save cats and kittens and how going to their annual fundraiser can help.

Kitten Rescue was founded in the spring of '97 and has grown to be one of the largest and most respected animal welfare groups in Los Angeles. They are a non-profit, volunteer-run organization devoted to finding loving new homes for unwanted, homeless cats and kittens. Their volunteers help place over 1,000 cats and kittens into homes every year and are ALWAYS in need of more volunteers, foster parent volunteers and of course donations. Their annual Fur Ball at the Skirball Gala is Saturday 9/8. The event is hosted by TV/Radio personality Mark Thompson...please grab a ticket and join! https://kittenrescue.org/

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Aired August 25, 2024: In this show, EJ talks to Amy Nungaray about low cost auto insurance in California.

California Law requires that all drivers of vehicles within the State maintain evidence of financial responsibility. California's Low Cost Automobile Program (CLCA) was established by the Legislature in 1999 and exists pursuant to California Insurance Code Section 11629.7 as a program designed to provide income eligible persons with liability insurance protection at affordable rates as a way to meet California's financial responsibility laws.

However, too many income eligible drivers remain uninsured because the costs of standard insurance premiums are beyond their financial reach. Learn about affordable solutions that may help protect you, your friends, family and other drivers on the road.

Effective January 01, 2015 a new law, SB 1273 passed by the Governor on September 19, 2014, provides an exception to the three-year continuously licensed requirement to allow drivers with less than 3 years verifiable driving experience to participate in the program and increased vehicle values from $20,000 to $25,000. For more information on the CLCA program please visit: www.mylowcostauto.com.

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There are so many reasons to walk — each an incredibly personal and moving tribute, but everyone walks for a future without cancer. A future of hope — the day where no one must endure a diagnosis ever again. City of Hope’s Walk for Hope, returns in-person in L.A. for the first time since 2019 and expands to Orange County . Its DUAL walk time in Irvine AND Duarte on Sunday, Sept. 8. The events open at 7 AM with the program in Duarte (hosted by Lisa Foxx) starting at 9am, then the walk begins at approximately 9:30 AM and will conclude at about 1 PM. It will be a family-friendly and accessible festival atmosphere with fundraising incentives and swag, experiential City of Hope educational activities and family fun zone including rock-painting for community art installation, survivor pavilion, photo opportunities and more. There's no cost to sign up, but we hope you'll inspire your networks in person and on social media to support City of Hope and its mission to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer.

Your participation in a 2K/5K Walk for Hope helps fund three important aspects in the fight to end cancer for all.
* Cancer Breakthroughs. Your support shortens the time it takes to get from bold, innovative ideas to powerful, new treatments for cancers of all kinds — and, ultimately, the day we have cures. * Individualized Cancer Care. A cancer journey looks different for every person. You’ll help provide support groups, integrative therapies, educational classes and workshops, and more opportunities for compassionate, personalized care. * Health Equity. Together, we’re advocating for increased access to quality care and treatments, ensuring that everyone can have the opportunity to fight — and survive — cancer.

100% of net proceeds raised by Walk for Hope support City of Hope cancer research and life-giving care. JOIN US!! Please join/give to Team Lisa Foxx at www.CityofHope.org/WalkforHope

Aired August 25, 2024: In this podcast, Lisa talks to Joe Watterson, the Vice President Corporate Philanthropy, City of Hope. They talk all about how City of Hope fights cancer differently and how the Walk for Hope will rally people to make a difference.

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Founded in 2009, the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (ICYOLA), is a nonprofit that transforms the lives and minds of young people in Inner City LA through high quality music education. They teach young people about the great music of the world and provide opportunities for them to perform that music in the most magnificent settings of our community. They prepare their members for advanced study and high caliber success in music and otherwise and do it through many programs they offer and ALL AT NO COST. They instill the ancillary benefits that music instruction provides: problem-solving skills, critical thinking, self-reliance, self-confidence, self-discipline, and the crystallization and pursuit of meaningful purpose. The ICYOLA is also the largest majority Black orchestra in America. They have are building a new, larger facility to offer their programs to evan more students. To get your child involved, to donate to help fund the new building and to find our more, click here: https://icyola.org/

In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to ICYOLA Founder, Executive Director & Conductor Charles Dickerson. They chat about the programs and how getting involved with ICYOLA can be inspiring and life changing. Aired August 18, 2024.

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Aired July 28, 2024: Lisa Foxx talks to Lisa Wright Jenkins, President and CEO of the Council on Aging. Whether you are facing a crisis with a parent or loved one, or in need of assistance in navigating the aging experience, the Council on Aging is here to help.Learn about the free services we offer older adults and their families in your community. The Council on Aging – Southern California has been a trusted nonprofit organization since 1973. We provide unbiased information, programs, and services to more than 100,000 seniors and disabled adults annually across Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Inyo and Mono counties.

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Aired July 21, 2024: Our friends at Grocery Outlet Bargain Market are hoping you'll help them make a HUGE IMPACT in local communities throughout the month of July, with their 14th Annual Independence From Hunger Food Drive! They are making it so easy and affordable to give back. Every day, millions of children and families living in America face hunger and food insecurity and for as little as just $5...WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Come on down to ANY GOBM store, nationwide between June 28th through July 31st and give back. All proceeds will be distributed directly to local food agencies. (All listed at groceryoutlet.com)

Ways to Give:
· Give $5, get $5. Donate $5 or more in a single transaction in-store or online and receive a coupon for $5 off a future purchase of $25 or more.
· Purchase a pre-made bag that is complete with an assortment of groceries selected by the local food agency to place it in a collection bin at the front of the store (you'll see them when you walk in).
· Make an in-store donation at the register. Donations will benefit the store’s local food agency partner. Donate $1, $5 or round up your change.
· Donate online by visiting Grocery Outlet.com/Donate.

In this podcast, Lis Foxx talks to the Chief Marketing Director of Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, Alejandro Alvarez Correa all about how the stores LOVE to help you save AND GIVE BACK!

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Aired July 14, 2024:Since the 1980’s, the Westside Food Bank has been distributing nearly 5 MILLION POUNDS of food to feed Angelinos every year. They give food, they also accept donations of food, toiletries and baby items. They are always in need of volunteers and donations. You can also give back by attending their annual Rock 4 Hunger fundraiser at the Viper Room Thursday July 18th. The WSFB acquires food through both donations and bulk purchases and provide this consistent supply of nutritious food to their member agencies. They also provide limited direct food distribution through their mobile pantries and help develop programs for specific high-need populations.
In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to the President & CEO of the Westside Food Bank, Genevieve Riutort.

Westside Food Bank coordinated with the City of Santa Monica to open a weekly pop-up food pantry in a city park that provides more than 17,000 pounds of food for more than 500 households each week. They also have opened two pop-up pantries: one in Culver City and the other in the west LA area. They are also working with Meals on Wheels West to provide boxes of groceries that volunteers deliver to homebound seniors along with their prepared meals. They provide high-protein foods and fresh produce for backpack and hot meal programs serving children and families and free farmers’ market-style distributions in Culver City Unified School District.
Veterans in need of nutritional support have access to bagged lunches at multiple VA sites and receive food from several veteran-centric WSFB member agencies including our own drive-through pop-up pantry in front of the Fisher House. We supply food to UCLA’s Food Closet for multiple Santa Monica College food assistance programs and at Mount Saint Mary’s University farmer’s market-style distributions. SO many ways that they make it affordable to help too! Including attending their upcoming fundraiser.

ROCK 4 HUNGER July 18th at the Viper Room 7-10p
Join host Matt Pinfield, '80s cover band Wayward Sons, and Magic Castle magicians Cassandra and Ben Nemzer, for a night of music and magic in support of Westside Food Bank. This 21+ event will take place at The Viper Room on July 18th at 7 p.m. Exclusive prizes will be available for raffle and auction, including a guitar signed by Slash! They are also asking guests to bring canned goods for a food drive to help combat summer hunger among children.

Tickets are ONLY $50! To find out more about the event, how to volunteer, donate or take advantage of their free food services...find out more here: www.wsfb.org/

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Aired July 14, 2024:

• CalFresh is a nutritional assistance program that subsidizes the cost of groceries.
• CalFresh is a program that works to remove the financial strain on people, to help assist their participants with nurturing their bodies and, in turn, empowering their lives.
• This campaign is striving to reduce the stigma that comes with asking for help through their programs.
• They want to show that they offer assistance without judgement or prejudice, and that there’s strength in asking for help.

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Aired July 7, 2024:
For 50 years, The Los Angeles Center for Law & Justice has offered legal services for communities facing multiple barriers to accessing justice. Their mission? To secure justice for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking, empowering them to shape their own futures. Unfortunately, about 80% of family law cases involve at least one self-represented individual, totaling over 16,000 survivors in LA County who are navigating their legal battles alone. Lack of access to legal representation puts survivors at risk of losing crucial protections and rights.

LACLJ is like a non-profit law firm with a full staff of social workers. LACLJ provides survivors with expert legal representation and dedicated advocacy both inside and outside the courtroom. Their commitment extends beyond addressing legal challenges, as they also connect families to essential resources, fostering self-sufficiency and creating more hopeful futures. Our center even includes several social workers on staff.

LACLJ’s core legal services include:
1. Domestic Violence Restraining Orders 2. Family Law (Custody, divorce, paternity) 3. Immigration (VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, SIJS, Adjustment of Status, DACA, Removal Defense) 4. Civil Advocacy 5. Criminal Justice Advocacy

In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to the Executive Director of the LACJL, Carmen McDonald all about their history, who they help and how they can help those needing assistance in the above areas at NO COST.

If you feel unsafe and are in need of protection, dial 911.
If you need crisis support, immediate assistance, or shelter 24 hours a day/7 days a week, please reach out to:
the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or by texting 233733
(some stats from their website)

DOMESTIC ABUSE
* 34.9 % of California women suffer intimate partner physical violence in their lifetime * 31.1% of California men experience intimate partner physical violence in their lifetime * 166,890 domestic violence-related calls made to L.A. law enforcement in 2018

SEXUAL ASSAULT
* There were 3,869 sexual assaults in 2022 across Los Angeles County * Over 18,000 reported rape Incidents in California in 2023 * Among LAUSD High school students, 6.7% (13,854) reported physical date violence

HUMAN TRAFFICKING
* California has the highest rate of human trafficking in the US (1,334 cases, 2,122 survivors) * In 2018 almost 1 in 10 homeless individuals reported to be sex or labor trafficked in LA county * Approximately one in five homeless youth in California has experienced some form trafficking,

+ 14% experiencing sex trafficking
+ 8% experiencing labor trafficking
+ 3% experiencing forms of both

MORE 24/7 HOTLINES that help
* YWCA of Greater Los Angeles: 877-943-5778 * East LA Women’s Center: 800-585-6231 * Strength United: (818) 886-0453 or (661) 253-0258

Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice
5301 Whittier Blvd., 4th Floor
Phone (323) 980-3500
Email: info@LACLJ.org *www.LACLJ.org*

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Aired June 30, 2024: Operation Gratitude provides opportunities for the American people to express their gratitude and show our Military and first responders that what they do matters. Since 2003, with the help of our nationwide network of Volunteers, they have sent a total of 4 million Care Packages containing carefully chosen items meant to boost the morale and resilience of our service members and give them warm reminders of home. Today they send up to 200,000 Care Packages per year, and we are committed to growing that number to over 1 million per year by 2027...AMAZING!

In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to Meg Barron, their new Executive Director...they chat about how folks can volunteer their time at their Wherehouse in Chatsworth and help pack care packages, buy items to donate (full list on the website) AND OR just go online and donate a simple $25 and that's it! For JUST $25, a whole care package is sponsored, packed and sent! People are encouraged to write personal letters to recipients too. Items MOST IN NEED: new socks, card games, Beanie Babies, Girl Scout Cookies, hygiene kits, mouthwash, candy, new puzzle books, hacky sacks, Yo Yo's and more. You can request care packages be sent to veterans, deployed troops, wounded heroes and caregivers, recruit graduates, first responders, military children can get teddy bears and more. They also need HAND MADE ITEMS like braided paracords, hats...ALL the info at operationgratitude.com

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Aired June 23, 2024: Angel City Sports is a Los Angeles-based non-profit that provides year-round adaptive sports opportunities for kids, adults, and veterans with physical disabilities or visual impairments. They also provide free equipment, coaching, and competitive opportunities. They have a big event, the 10th Annual Angel City Games at the end of June and Lisa Foxx and their Founder CEO, Clayton Frech talk all about it on this podcast.
Since opening, Angel City Sports has provided over 24,000 athlete experiences. Annually, ACS provides 250 clinics per year, across 25 sports like archery, blind judo, blind soccer, goalball, table tennis, track & field, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair football, wheelchair tennis, wheelchair fencing, sitting volleyball and more! Plus, recreational sports like boccia, fitness, golf, rowing, table tennis, toddler games and more and at all NO COST to those with disabilities. Find out more at angelcitysports.org

Event: 10th Annual Angel City Games
Date: June 28th - 30th
Location: Cerritos College
Paralympic style event featuring 16+ adaptive sports- Competition, Clinics, Recreational The Hartford Experience Zone: An immersive area showcasing adaptive sports, vendor booths, and interactive activities.
Free - Open to the public

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Aired June 16, 2024: On this show, Lisa Foxx talks to the CEO of Project Angel Food, Richard Ayoub and Brad Bessey. Brad is their VP of Talent and Communications AND is once again producing Project Angel Food's big TV fundraiser 'Lead With Love'. We discussed all the ways Project Angel Food feeds thousands of Angelinos who are sick. We also talked about their need for volunteers AND donations via the big TV special!

Project Angel Food's LEAD WITH LOVE Television Special returns for a fifth year on KTLA 5 in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 7-9 pm. This exciting Emmy-nominated live TV event features music superstars, celebrities, an unpredictable All-Star phone bank, laughter, heart, and an inside look at Project Angel Food's mission with deeply impactful client stories and, we hope you agree, a perfect sponsorship opportunity for YOU. Production is fully underwritten by Presenting Sponsor City National Bank, which means 100% of sponsorship dollars go directly toward the preparation and delivery of free, medically tailored meals to people living with life-threatening illnesses. Project Angel Food delivers over 1.5 million meals annually to more than 4,000 critically ill residents across 4,752 square miles of L.A. County. With a Four-Star Charity Navigator rating and over 17 million meals delivered in 34 years, our impact is transformative.

We invite YOU to support LEAD WITH LOVE, joining a who's who of Hollywood who have done the same - Oprah, Richard Gere, Carol Burnett, Magic Johnson, Sharon Stone, Jamie Lee Curtis, Elton John, Kelly Clarkson, and Annie Lennox and tons more! Find out more about volunteering, becoming a client and more at angelfood.org.

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Aired June 0, 2024: Lisa Foxx interview Simon Davies, Executive Director of Teen Cancer America. Teen Cancer America helps increase survival and improving the lives of adolescent and young adults with cancer by transforming hospitals to better serve their needs.

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Aired June 9, 2024: Lisa Foxx interviewed Josh Fryday, Chief Service Operator for California Volunteers. Neighbor-to-Neighbor is a California Volunteers Network designed to help strengthen communities by bringing neighbors together to engage locally. Our mission is to foster connection and build communities that come together and address local needs including climate action and disaster response. Please join us! CANeighbors.com for more.

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Aired May 26, 2024: June is PRIDE month. We are kicking it off with Jeff Consoletti, the producer of The Outloud Pride Fest in West Hollywood for WeHo Pride. Jeff and Lisa Foxx talk about all things PRIDE, the meaning and history of it in West Hollywood PLUS all that we can expect at this year's festivities. Find out more at wehopride.com

Also on this podcast, of the many non-profits who partnered with Pride this year, Lisa talks with Mason Funk...he is the Founder and Executive Director of The Outwords Archive. He has done more 300+interviews with LGBTQ+ trailblazers and folks who have helped pave the way for Gay rights as it continues to evolve.

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Aired May 12, 2024: Lisa Foxx talks to Lisa Mannheim, cofounder of Tour de Pier, and Executive Director for the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer research. Tour de Pier brings THOUSANDS together to fight the dreaded C WORD! A disease that continues to rob us of our loved ones MUST BE STOPPED! They discussed how the money raised has a significant impact on the 3 benefitting charities and all those who attend this empowering event!

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Aired May 12, 2024: Lisa Foxx interviews Torri Shack, the CEO & Founder of Tangible Movement.May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and an event called WisdoMania Fest is taking over LA to help turn your pain into POWER! Its a collaboration between the Non-profit (WisdoMania Foundation) and the non-profit (Tangible Movement). It will be a 2-day immersive mental health & arts festival in support of May Mental Health Awareness Month and the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Aired April 28, 2024: Barely Canadian is a family business that creates insanely soft sweaters, hoodies, onesies, sunsies, smittens, and other comfy apparel and accessories to keep you cozy, feeling at home, and layered in color, love and acceptance. Having both fostered and adopted from foster care, the founders are passionate about their mission to continue to serve foster youth, and to share the gifts these deserving and brilliant kids bring to our world. Barely Canadian's commitment goes beyond giving back to incredible organizations that support Foster Youth. They also train and hire Foster Youth within all of their entities: Barely Canadian, BC Branding and Fosterpreneur. As a social enterprise brand, they love putting a spotlight on Foster Youth in anyway they can - as models, photographers, helping us in the BC Clubhouse, delivering product, etc. 20% of their proceeds go to help foster youth. They have events coming up at Neiman Marcus, Westfield Topanga.
In this podcast, Lisa Foxx chats with Kelly Slattery CEO of Barely Canadian, all about how their business works and how they are able to make a difference with these kids. Info at www.barelycanadian.com

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Aired April 21, 2024: Kindness Is Free, powered by Boys & Girls Clubs, began as a local initiative in Southern California and was launched in 2020 through the Boys & Girls Clubs of West San Gabriel Valley & Eastside. The goal? To instill the values of equal treatment, respect, and compassion into the next generation. They host pop up events, team up with schools, there’s a kindness pledge that everyone is taking AND even a Kindness Carnival! In fact, they're getting ready for their 3rd annual Kindness Carnival and YOU are invited too!!! If you would like to get more involved and request a free Kindness Is Free pop up at your school, church, workplace or group, go to https://www.kindnessisfree.org/ You can also call their hotline at 866-7-BE-KIND .
In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to Josue Arias, the Chief Kindness Officer at the Boys & Girls Club WSGV&E and 2 Kindness Ambassadors Nathaniel & Lilly. They all share how the program works and how it has them on a mission to spread kindness. They also talk about how the program has had such a positive impact on their lives, their friends, family and everyone they spread kindness to!

Five families get to win their way into the Kindness Carnival as Lisa’s special guest.

Enter for your chance to win a family 4-pack of passes into the Boys and Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley for The Kindness Carnival on April 27th. This is a private event and you’ll be able to attend as 104.3 MYfm’s Lisa Foxx’s special guests. Five families will have a chance to win their way in for a magical day at with The Boys and Girls Club of West San Gabriel at The Kindness Carnival. To enter, share with us your act of kindness! The winners will get to experience a day of fun, exhilarating rides, food and music for the whole family to enjoy and all for free! Enter here

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Aired April 14, 2024:

The Dream Big Raffle will benefit thousands of Special Olympics Southern California athletes with intellectual disabilities. This has become SOSC’s biggest and most impactful fundraiser as proceeds from the raffle will be used to fund training programs and competitions, health screenings, leadership classes, venue rentals, sporting equipment, uniforms, coach training, travel expenses, meals, and more. For most families, participation in sporting organizations would be financially impossible. Since its inception in 1968 by Rafer Johnson, SOSC has been free of charge. You can go to www.SoCalRaffle.com for more information and how to purchase tickets! Deadline to Purchase Tickets is May 17 th. Odds of winning 1 in 25 Over 2,800 prizes

In this show, Lisa Foxx interviews SOSC CEO Kelly Pond. They discuss all the ways the Dream Big Raffle is a WIN WIN for everyone! Lisa also talks to Commander Ryan LeBaron of the Long Beach Police Department. He is also on the executive committee of Southern California Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run Council. They discuss details of the annual Torch Run and how upcoming Tip A Cop events will raise $$ for SOSC while also bringing the community together. Find out more at www.sosc.org

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Aired April 7, 2024: An estimated 6.9 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's in 2024. Seventy-three percent are 75 or older. Almost two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer's are women. The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Anyone with questions or concerns about a loved one, who may be showing signs or has already been diagnosed is urged to call the helpline at 800.272.3900 ANY TIME 24/7.

In this show, Lisa Foxx talks to Kevan Watson. He shares his journey with the Alzheimer's Association once his Mom was diagnosed years ago. We also hear from Camille Goldstein and Kelly Stone who are on the board of the Magic of Music Gala. They've been working around the clock to create a fantastic fundraiser that we are hoping to see you at!
The Alzheimer’s Association Magic of Music Gala comes to Sony Studios May 9th- visit A-L-Z.ORG/SOCAL to purchase tickets or make your donation today as we celebrate music's unique impact on the care and support of those living with Alzheimer's, honor community leaders in the fight to end Alzheimer's, and raise funds to support the Alzheimer's Association's care, education and research initiatives. Visit A-L-Z.ORG/Socal and buy your tickets today.

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Aired March 24, 2024: Lisa Foxx talks to Thuy Pham, the Senior Benefits Advisor with the U.S. Department of Labor (LA Regional office in Pasadena). She wanted to let folks know about the free services they offer and talk about a variety of laws and benefits that may be of interest.

The Employee Benefits Security Administration is a small but mighty agency under the US Department of Labor. The last fiscal year, their agency recovered over 1 BILLION in benefits for workers in America. 1 BILLION! They oversee approximately 2.8 million health plans, 765,000 private pension plans which cover 153 million workers, their dependents, and retirees. They ensure that the plans follow the law. They also provide free assistance to participants experiencing problems. Thuy discusses everything from the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, the COBRA law, HIPAA, the Affordable Care Act, the No Surprise Act, retirement/401K's and so much more. If you think you’re seeing problems in your health plan related to your mental health and substance use disorder benefits, or are having any other employee/employer related health/retirement plan issues, please call their toll-free number (1-866-444-3272) or file an inquiry online at askebsa.dol.gov.

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Aired March 17, 2024:Please join us for TEAM JILLIAN's 17th year at WALK MS! It's happening Sunday, March 24th at the Rose Bowl!

She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2008 when she was 23 years old. Like most of you, we had heard of MS - but didn't know anything about what this disease can do to your mind and your body. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a very unpredictable disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body.
MS is different for everyone, making it more challenging to solve. If you know Jill, you know she keeps life positive and hides her bad days well. Her symptoms are different every day. They can include numbness, weakness and tingling in her arms and legs and face, double and blurred vision, extreme fatigue, joint pain, migraines, slurred speech, brain fog.

The first Walk MS event was in 1988, and since then more than $920 million has been raised for research and programs to improve the lives of people living with MS. Today, there are treatments where there weren't any before, and the dream of ending MS is becoming a reality. But there is still so much to do. Jill and her family formed Team Jillian the year she was diagnosed and we won't stop until there is a cure.

The money raised will drive groundbreaking research, provide life-changing programs and guarantee a supportive community for those who need it most. The National MS Society has been there for Jillian since she was diagnosed - and we are so incredibly thankful for the work they do. Help us get one step closer to finally saying there is a cure for Multiple Sclerosis!
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that impacts the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves, which make up the central nervous system and controls everything we do. The exact cause of MS is unknown, but we do know that something triggers the immune system to attack the CNS. The resulting damage to myelin, the protective layer insulating wire-like nerve fibers, disrupts signals to and from the brain. This interruption of communication signals causes unpredictable symptoms such as numbness, tingling, mood changes, memory problems, pain, fatigue, blindness and/or paralysis. Everyone’s experience with MS is different and these losses may be temporary or long lasting.

https://www.nationalmssociety.org/

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Aired March 10, 2024: EJ talks to Judge Songhai Armstead about Justice Connect.

L.A. County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) has launched a first-of-its-kind pretrial services support center and website to help justice involved individuals navigate the justice system. The new JCOD Support Center is receiving calls at 1-833-LAC-JCOD or 1-833-522-5263 available 7 days a week from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. for justice involved individuals, their families, and the community.

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Aired March 10, 2024:The LA Marathon is Sunday March 17th. SO many incredible people running for so many reasons. This will be the 11th marathon of 29 that Summer Willis is running. She’s a mom and a wife, an athlete, and the Founder of https://strengththroughstrides.org/, a female athletic empowerment nonprofit that supports strong women overcoming trauma. Summer was 19 years old and a college sophomore in Austin, Texas when she was sexually assaulted at a party that prompted her to run for her life. Now age 29, she will run 29 marathons to help others who have been sexually assaulted though her non-profit Strength through Strides.
She will run the NYC Marathon carrying a 45lb mattress the entire 26.2 miles. In LA, she is trying to break the record for 'most outfit changes while running a marathon' and will change into various outfits from the Barbie movie on Sunday 3/17! While in LA she will tour the UCLA Rape Treatment Center and will donate proceeds from her participation in the Marathon to them. Before taking on these challenges, Summer had never run a single mile before. Strength Through Strides is an empowerment and support program focusing on helping women overcome trauma and hardships. STS does this through coaching and holistic retreats focusing on health and wellness, goal setting, mindset coaching, and community support.

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Aired March 3, 2024: Autism affects about 1 in 36 kids in the US. It's a serious developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact. Usually, it's diagnosed at a very young age. The range and severity of symptoms is different for each person. Katy Jackson is a Mom from Redondo Beach, who started the Local Autism Warriors Foundation in honor of her son Hendrix, and they are having a big benefit March 30th in Redondo that she wanted to tell us all about. In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to Katy about how her organization helps Moms and families like hers navigate the extra challenging waters of having a child with autism. Common symptoms include difficulty with communication, difficulty with social interactions, obsessive interests, and repetitive behaviors. But early recognition, as well as behavioral, educational, and family therapies can help reduce symptoms and support development and learning. They are having a big fundraiser with Surfer's Healing Foundation, who Katy has found to be a GREAT source of comfort for her autistic son 🙂

Benefit info: They are gathering at the Redondo Beach Elks Lodge #1378, located on Esplanade in beautiful Redondo Beach, CA. Living in the South Bay we understand the importance of the ocean and the benefits of getting in the water. Through this we event we plan to spread awareness about how Surfer's Healing Foundation has helped so many on the spectrum and continues to do so. They are so grateful IZZY PASKOWITZ, founder of Surfer's Healing Foundation, will be attending this event so be sure to say hi! Come enjoy a cocktail hour, dinner, live music, silent auction, and more March 30th in Redondo. All the info is here

Many children with autism struggle with sensory overload; in other words, simple sensations can overwhelm them. The weightlessness and rhythms of the ocean offer a therapeutic experience, a respite from the constant assault on their senses. Surfers Healing is the original surf camp for children with autism, and they've been serving the community since 1996. Attending our camps positively impacts children with autism; the experience helps instill confidence and calm. Yet over the years we've seen that Surfers Healing also has a profound impact on parents. Autism parents are always hearing about what their children cannot do. But at a Surfers Healing camp, it's all about what their kids can do. In the words of one volunteer, “For parents to see their kid up on a surfboard … sometimes, it's nothing less than a miracle.”

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Aired February 25, 2024: Help us...Make March Matter for Children's Hospital Los Angeles! Since 2016, this MMM campaign has raised over 12 MILLION dollars...thanks to SO MANY folks coming together for the kids. Lisa Foxx interviewed Dawn Wilcox, the VP of Development & Corporate Partnerships for CHLA and they discussed all the ways that MMM unites businesses and the community in support of children’s health and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Shop, dine or participate in an event with a participating partner and funds will be donated to help ensure the hospital can provide sick and critically injured children with the best quality care. There are so many fun ways to get involved, please find out more and check out all the ways you can help make March matter here: makemarchmatter.orgPlease show your support by posting on social media too with the hashtag #MakeMarchMatter

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Aired February 18, 2024: Ready to climb up THOUSANDS OF STEPS at the LA Coliseum to fight lung cancer? We invite you to do so! The Fight For Air Climb returns to the Coliseum Sunday Feb 25th, with over 650 participants climbing to raise money and awareness for the American Lung Association. And they would LOVE more people to join! In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to Maxine Tatlonghari, the Local Development Director for the American Lung Association, about all the ways this event helps raise money and awareness for lung cancer, lung disease, the fight for cleaner air AND a tobacco-free future.

Onsite registration is available for SoCal’s Fight For Air Climb Sunday morning at 7 a.m. which brings together hundreds of climbers of all fitness levels, families and corporate teams from across the region. Participants can ease into the event with two “walker” routes through and around the historic facility, or take on the stairs themselves with Climb (approx. 1,400 steps) and Elite (approx. 2,500 steps) routes available. The Lung Association is also offering a “Climb Your Way” option for those who can’t attend the event, you can do so virtually.

Funds raised at the Fight For Air Climb support the American Lung Association’s efforts to end lung cancer and lung disease, and help fund much-needed research to save lives from asthma, COPD, lung cancer and more. The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. For more information visit FightForAirClimb.org/socal. You can also call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: Lung.org. #socalclimb

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Aired February 18, 2024: EJ talks to TyRon Johnson about Operation Warm Wishes. Operation Warm Wishes is dedicated to helping and serving the homeless, troubled youths, struggling families, Veterans and senior citizens in need throughout Orange County, CA and the world.

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Aired February 11, 2024: Ej talks to Dion Rambo about the Contract Ready Series. Overall, Rambo created the contract ready series from doing contracting events for the county and city for nearly 5 years. The series and support that he gives is always free for the community, never collecting one dime. His brother was killed, and his personal Goal is to help as many people as he could with information to save and help their family and strengthen their communities.

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Aired January 21, 2024: Lisa Foxx talks to Sean Inoue of the American Red Cross about donating blood. Sean is the Executive Director of the Western LA Chapter.

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Aired January 28, 2024: February is Heart Health Month! It's SO important to draw attention to this as ALWAYS but ESPECIALLY after a new survey JUST revealed that more than half of U.S. adults didn’t know that heart disease is leading cause of death for women and has been for the past 100 years! But the good news is...we can CHANGE THAT!

In this podcast, Lisa Foxx talks to Betsy Hart, MSN, RN, who is the Chief Operating Officer of Dignity Health Northridge and the American Heart Association’s 2024 Los Angeles Go Red for Women chairperson. Betsy has more than 15 years of experience as a nurse specializing in cardiac care. Throughout her career, she has developed programs aimed at advancing cardiac care. They discussed what the LEADING FACTORS are: High blood pressure, high cholesterol, stress, diabetes...narrowed arteries, in activity! You've got to MOVE YOUR BODY! You gotta get that heart PUMPING! They talked about how to learn about and REDUCE your cholesterol numbers and high blood pressure numbers and how smoking, drinking and being overweight, can all lead to health problems. Knowing hands-only CPR can be LIFE SAVING! Find out more and how to learn hands-only CPR at HEART.ORG #goredla #goredforwomen

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Aired December 24, 2023: Lisa Foxx talks to Lori Milgard about Kindness Is Free with Boys & Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley and the Eastside.

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A lot of folks kick off the new year by doing a ‘DRY JANUARY’, taking a month-long break from alcohol. But, some people may need more than that, MUCH more then that if drugs and or alcohol have truly been causing a lot of problems. Hazelden Betty Ford, known by many as the Betty Ford Center or the Betty Ford Clinic...they are a TOP NOTCH organization that offers inpatient and outpatient LIFE SAVING PROGRAMS all over the country with several clinics here in Southern California. They have a 24-hour HELP LINE 1-855-789-9819 & website with a WEALTH of information about their programs...weather its YOU seeking help or if you’re seeking help for a loved one...hazeldenbettyford.org .

Aired January7, 2024: Lisa Foxx chats with Carrie Bates, a 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist in Swimming. She is now 12 years sober and the Outreach Manager in Oregon for Hazelden Betty Ford. Her career in the treatment field began in 2013, after her own personal battle with addiction. She offers incredible insight and HOPE as to how the battle against drugs and or alcohol CAN BE WON.

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Aired November 19, 2023:November is Youth Homeless Awareness Month. At least 4.2 million young people experience a form of homelessness each year. About 50% of all unhoused youth were homeless for the first time in the past year. Thank GOODNESS for places like Covenant House California. They provide a sanctuary and support for youth ages 18-24 facing homelessness and human trafficking. Their programs and services are designed to advance a young person’s physical, emotional, educational, vocational, and spiritual well-being in order to provide them with the best chance for success in being independent. All of their programs and services are FREE OF CHARGE. They are ALWAYS in need of support ESP this time of year with donations of time/money & items...and so much more...

The vast majority of youth do not become homeless by choice. The causes are complex and not due to a single incident or issue. But certain risk factors can increase a young person’s chances of experiencing homelessness.

These demographics are most at risk for becoming homeless:
LGBTQ+ youth, pregnant and parenting youth, young people of color

Get Help Now
On the street? Need help? We're open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Call: 323-461-3131
Or come to: 1325 N. Western Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90027

In Hollywood, CHC’s Safe Haven shelter immediately provides for youths’ basic human needs and urgent medical care. Young people receive a nutritious meal, take a shower with new personal care products, receive new clothes, and sleep in a warm, safe bed. They are then connected to supportive services that will help them thrive.

Their Services
* Meals and showers * Hygiene kits * Warm clothing/shoes * Case management * Medical care & health screenings * Mental health care * Referrals for cure * Job readiness * On-site/off-site job internships * GED/High school diploma * Charter school * Bilingual staff * Spiritual ministry * Family reunification services

Lisa Foxx chats with Heather Flynn, the Senior Vice President of Development for the Covenant House. They discussed how their programs work, who they help and how WE can help support them in getting young people off the street long term. Find out more here: covenanthousecalifornia.org/

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Aired October 22, 2023:How wasteful are we? Are you? Habits of Waste believes in the power of the individual to make small changes within their daily lives to protect the planet and combat climate change. They offer suggestions and provide solutions, helping individuals to live more eco consciously without overwhelm. We all have a role to play.
H.O.W. founder Sheila Morovati successfully spearheaded the historic ban on single-use plastic straws and cutlery in the City of Malibu. Sheila realized that an iconic beach city like Malibu would create the ripple effect that was so necessary to create change. Malibu was the first city to make such a ban go into effect and the number of cities and countries that followed suit is awe-inspiring. Since then, Sheila created numerous campaigns that have effected change such as #CutOutCutlery, which successfully convinced Uber Eats, Postmates, Doordash and Grubhub to change the default setting in their applications so that users only receive plastic cutlery upon request. This campaign is ongoing. Sheila also founded a non-profit called, crayoncollection.org, which has grown to become a tremendous success with a presence in all 50 states and 9 countries. Her idea was to redirect would-have-been-trashed crayons from restaurants and well served communities and distribute them, along with free art education curricula, to Title 1 Schools and Head Start Centers within 5 miles of the donor. Restaurants throw away over 150 million crayons per year, which do not decompose as they are made of paraffin wax. In addition, Sheila felt this behavior was subliminally teaching, our children, that a throw-away culture is acceptable. Since inception, Crayon Collection has redirected over 20 million crayons from landfill and continues to set a new norm throughout society, that still-good crayons are not trash.

It's ALWAYS a good time to talk about ways to improve our environment and planet as a whole, but with the holidays and holiday parties here...what better time to prepare to NOT be wasteful. The non-profit organization Habits of Waste is ALL about spreading that message YEAR-ROUND as they are focused on changing people's daily habits by encouraging everyone to rethink wasteful behavior. Their mission: Cleaning up the planet one “habit of waste” at a time. They’ve got some valuable tips and campaigns in place that are already making a difference, but they’ll be even MORE IMPACTFUL if more of us jump on board to FUEL REAL CHANGE by being less wasteful...as the U.S. produces 268 million tons of waste — 140 million going into landfills — each year, with the average American tossing 4.5 pounds of trash per day.

TONS of great info on their website...Get Started with a Reusable Starter Kit/ NO Plastic Straws & Cutlery/ NO Plastic Bottles/Food Waste/Water Waste/Air Pollution/ Energy Plant-Based Diet/Say NO to Palm Oil/Use REUSABLE BAGS AT THE GROCERY STORE/Start with MEATLESS MONDAYS...and so much more!

Lisa Foxx chats with Sheila Morovati, the Founder Habits of Waste for a very informative and eye-opening conversation. There's SO MANY easy ways to start being less wasteful and we can start NOW. Find out more at habitsofwaste.org

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Aired November 12, 2023: Due to the swift deployments in the middle east, Operation Gratitude has received 9,800 more requests for Care Packages. It is expected that this number will increase to over 12,000 by the end of the year. In order to meet the surge in demand, they are relying on donors from all over the country to raise an additional $300,000, and Southern California volunteers to assemble the Care Packages. We can sponsor one for ONLY $25! The Care Packages contain snacks, personal care and hygiene products, and handmade items, but the most cherished item in the package is the handwritten letters from grateful Americans nationwide. Lisa Foxx chatted with the Founder and CEO of Operation Gratitude, Carolyn Blashek who shares her passion for this cause and why its so important to say 'Thank you for your service' with these much needed care packages.

About Operation Gratitude Operation Gratitude is a nationwide nonprofit whose mission is to lift spirits, say Thank You to our Military and First Responder communities, and honor their service by creating opportunities for all Americans to express their gratitude through hands-on volunteerism. In March 2003, Operation Gratitude sent its first four care packages to deployed service members in Iraq. Since its inception, the organization has delivered nearly 4 million Care Packages to Deployed Troops, Recruit Graduates, Veterans, Military Families, and First Responders. The Volunteers of Operation Gratitude are a generous and spirited grassroots network of Americans joined in common cause to say “Thank You” to all who serve our great nation. For more information, visit OperationGratitude.com or follow us on social media.

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Aired October 29, 2023:Right now Los Angeles is experiencing the worst food insecurity crisis in the Westside Food Bank's history - 30% of Angelenos are food insecure and it's even higher in low-income communities. There is a misconception that the height of COVID was the height of hunger and food insecurity - that's not true - in July 2021 the rate of food insecurity was about just over half what it is now. The end of the COVID emergency meant the end of additional benefits that hurt even more folks but WE CAN HELP!
Lisa Foxx interviewed Genevieve Riutort, the President & CEO of the Westside Food Bank

in Santa Monica. They discussed all the ways they are able to help feed over 72,000 households EVERY YEAR! Their upcoming fundraisers help a lot too, like their Hunger Walk Sunday Nov. 5th, their Rock for Hunger Nov. 30th at The Viper Room and their annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl Dec. 16th. LOTS of fun and great ways to give back. They are always in need of donations and volunteers. All the info at www.wsfb.org

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Aired October 1, 2023:Since the late 90's, the LA Cancer Challenge has raised more that 10+ million to fight Pancreatic Cancer. This year is their 26th Annual LA Cancer Challenge 5k Run/Walk on campus at UCLA and they are hoping you can join the fight. Lisa Foxx interviewed Lisa Manheim, the Executive Director of the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, and the director of the LA Cancer Challenge. Held on the beautiful campus of UCLA, where much of the foundation’s research is conducted, they are hoping you show up for some their Halloween-themed fitness event including a Fit Family Expo, activity tents, Candyland Kids Zone and more! Get more info here: www.lacancerchallenge.com

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An estimated 6.7 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's in 2023. That’s 1 in 9 people...for a lot of us, that’s our parents, our Grandparents and sadly maybe US one day. So, we need to learn about it and know what’s being done to help those with it, because it’s a really sad way to see someone you love spend their final years. Thankfully we have the Alzheimer’s Association...the leading voluntary group offering care, support, advocacy and research. There is A LOT being done to fight Alzheimer's & Dementia including a big fundraising Walk Sat 10/28th in downtown LA Hosted by our friend Lynette Romero.

Aired October 15, 2023: Lisa Foxx talks to Meg Barren, the Regional Leader and Executive Director of the Southland Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. We discussed the difference between Alzheimer's and Dementia, how to know the signs of Alz vs getting old/forgetful. They offer care/support: free, local support groups, education classes, social engagement opportunities in-person, online or via telephone. •

The Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline - 800.272.3900 - is available 365 days a year, all day and night, to answer any questions on any of these topics and offers services in 200 languages. It is staffed by master's-level clinicians.

We are in the age of treatment, and early detection is more important than ever (Meg speaks very well to this in easy-to-understand terms) • This past year, two drugs, Aduhelm (Ad-U-Helm) and Leqembi (Leh-Kem-Bee) were approved by the FDA for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, and Leqembi received full FDA approval just this past summer. All treatments must be administered in the early stages of Alzheimer's, so that early detection is important • Get those annual exams. After age 65, cognitive assessments are free, please ask your primary care physician

The Walk to End Alzheimer's, Los Angeles, is October 28 at L.A. LIVE- there is no cost to participate, please register today at alz.org/walk. • The walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support, advocacy and research. • Register at alz.org/walk • It's a family affair- featuring a community resource fair, trick-or-treating and more. Most importantly, the walk brings together the community, reminding us that no one is alone in the fight to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

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Aired October 8, 2023: EJ talks to Judge Songhai Armstead. The Justice Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) is the County’s new central agency unifying LA County’s efforts to serve vulnerable justice-impacted people and communities and drive forward the Board of Supervisors’ vision of Care First, Jails Last.

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Aired September 24, 2023: The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation is continuing to go the distance and tackle the most pressing problems facing Los Angeles with a mission to improve education, health care, homelessness and social justice for all Angelenos. Net proceeds support LADF programs that level the playing field and invest in solutions driven by the youth and communities they serve. On this podcast, Lisa Foxx chats with the CEO of the LADF, Nichole Whiteman, they talk all about the foundations mission, their wonderful programs and how people can get involved year round. They also encourage folks to meet up at Dodger Stadium the last weekend of September to do Yoga on the field and or do a 5k/10k/kids fun run to give back. There's even going to be a health and wellness expo, Dodgers yard/merch sale and so much more! Find out more and sign up at Dodgers.com/run or here: https://dodgers.race-mlb.com/

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Aired September 17, 2023: EJ interviewed Jace Campbell about the ERTC. The ERTC was introduced in the CARES Act in 2020 as a way of supporting businesses who kept employees on the payroll despite financial hardships of the pandemic and oppressive governmental orders. This program seemed too good to be true at first, and so I would explain it to clients like this: "If you had financial hardship during the pandemic or your business was impacted by governmental orders, but you kept employees on your payroll and out of the unemployment lines, the government was providing cash to help soften your financial impact."
The maximum an employer could receive in 2020 was $5,000 per employee, so this financially less costly to the government than if those employees had ended up claiming unemployment. In 2021 the cash refunds increased to $7,000 per employee per quarter; however, many of the governmental orders began lifting and businesses were not directly impacted to the same degree, so fewer businesses qualified in 2021.

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Aired September 17, 2023: In honor of September’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Sgt. Pepperoni’s is teaming up with Julian’s LEGO® Corner to raise funds and collect LEGO® sets for patients at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). Created in memory of CHOC patient Julian Dunn, Julian’s LEGO® Corner provides a creative outlet for children and teens undergoing treatment for serious illnesses or injuries at CHOC. More than $150,000 has been raised for the unique project through partnerships with Sgt. Pepperoni’s and other generous donors since its start in 2013. Lisa Foxx chats with Sgt Pepp co-owners Stan Fraiser and Jeff Roberts all about this annual event that brings so many together and does so much for those kids in the hospital 🙂 People can contribute through the gift of a new LEGO® set, making a cash donation, and purchasing select menu items at Sgt. Pepperoni’s Newport Beach, Aliso Viejo, and Irvine locations. All proceeds from Sgt. Pepperoni’s “Pizza of the Month,” Grandpa’s Pie, and all house-made desserts will directly support Julian’s LEGO® Corner.
While 2023 marks the ninth annual fundraising effort for Sgt. Pepperoni’s, the Roberts family’s connection to the Dunns goes back nearly 15 years. The two families have been friends and neighbors, with Julian and Roberts’ daughter Lauren attending Mariners Elementary School together, as Julian battled through treatment and hospitalizations. When Julian was diagnosed with brain cancer in kindergarten, 5-year-old Lauren opened a lemonade stand in support of her friend, eventually raising more than $1,500. She continued to host lemonade stands growing up, and later founded Sweet Things For A Sweet Cause, a collection of desserts benefiting Julian’s LEGO® Corner, available for purchase year-round at Sgt. Pepperoni’s. Now a college sophomore, Lauren helped inspire the Sgt. Pepperoni’s owner families to build upon her efforts with their own fundraiser. Their campaign commemorates Julian’s strength, kindness, and creativity, as well as his affinity for something that stimulated his mind and helped him pass the time during treatment: building LEGO® sets.

Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Store has three locations in Orange County, Calif. For more information visit www.SgtPepps.com.

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Aired September 3, 2023:

The Largest Festival for Dogs in North America, The Day of the Dog, Hits Main Street, Santa Monica on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 12-5 p.m & it's FREE!

Lisa Foxx interviewed the founder of Just Love Animals Society, Lonnie Powell to discuss this huge event for animal-lovers! It features over 70 exhibitors and super fun canine-focused activities like a pool party with canine cabanas, dog races, a foam party for pups, a doggy brunch, a superhero photo booth, the 'Most Impressive Snaggletooth Contest', yoga with adoptable puppies & more !

The Day of the Dog, is taking over Main Street in Santa Monica on Saturday, September 9th, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. This free, annual festival celebrates all things canine with a day of unparalleled fun, shopping, and entertainment for the whole family. The Day of The Dog is a fundraiser for the Just Love Animals Society a non-profit organization with a focus on community outreach and animal welfare. The afternoon will feature a fun-filled day of activities for all dogs, big, small and in-between. With attendance of more than 10,000 animal lovers expected and their four-legged friends, The Day Of The Dog is an opportunity for dog lovers to connect with like-minded individuals, meet local and national companies, and discover the latest and greatest products from California's leading pet exhibitors.For more info: www.thedayofthedog.com

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Aired August 27, 2023: September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
If you or someone you know needs help PLEASE CALL 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Lisa Foxx interviewed Lyn Morris, the CEO of Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services. Founded in 1958, Didi Hirsch’s Suicide Prevention Center is the nation’s first and a model for suicide prevention centers across the globe. Their center has served and trained more than 175,000 individuals in 2022. Our Survivors of Suicide Attempts Manual for Support Groups curriculum for treating people who have attempted suicide has been shared with more than 2,200 mental health professionals in 50 states and 54 countries. No other center offers such a comprehensive array of crisis services, therapy, outreach and training to such a large number of people. They also participate in leading edge research that is transforming the field and saving lives. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988. They also have their 25th annual fundraiser coming up...at Exposition Park.

ALIVE TOGETHER: UNITING TO PREVENT SUICIDE COMMUNITY WALK AT EXPOSITION PARK ON SUNDAY, OCT. 1 Alive Together participants walk 2,160 steps, representing the approximately 2,160 lives lost to suicide globally each day. Alive Together will honor those who have been affected by suicide, promote dialogue, reduce stigma, and shine a spotlight on Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services’ Suicide Prevention Center’s mental health and crisis care prevention and support work. Alive Together will also include a resource fair; family-friendly activities including food, refreshments, and games for all ages; and an opportunity for survivors and survivors of suicide loss to connect and reconnect in their healing journeys. Register and find out more here: visit the website.

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Aired August 20, 2023: As summer camps wrap up...the long lasting, positive effects of camp will stay with us forever. The Painted Turtle is an EXTRA special camp experience for children with serious medical conditions, but still a camp where kids can just be kids and have fun! And totally Free of Charge!

Lisa Foxx interviews April Tani, the Director of Programming for The Painted Turtle, that began as a dream in 1999 when Paul Newman and Page Adler, co-founded it. Located just outside of Los Angeles in Lake Hughes, The Painted Turtle has served tens of thousands of children and families since opening in 2004. Thousands of campers and family members come together each year to sing, dance, laugh, grow and discover their potential in a community of people who have shared experiences. Through their condition-specific, week-long Summer Sessions and Fall and Spring Family Weekends, children have the opportunity to learn new strategies of medical self-care, increase their confidence, and build supportive friendships with peers who have the same medical conditions. The mission of The Painted Turtle is to provide a year-round, life-changing environment and authentic camp experience for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. This place is a WONDERFUL HAVEN for sick kids and their families. To Apply to have your child attend camp, to donate or volunteer...

Get info here: thepaintedturtle.org

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Aired August 6, 2023: Are you ready to 'Be The Match'?! Thousands of people are diagnosed every year with life-threatening blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, but your DNA could be their life saver! Lisa Foxx talks to Joy King, the Chief Advancement Officer of Be The Match ® , operated by the National Marrow Donor Program ® (NMDP), about the plea for more people ages 18-40 to join the donor registry, in hopes of being matched with someone in need.

For patients diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma and other life-threatening diseases, a bone marrow or cord blood transplant may be their best or only hope for a cure. 70% of patients who need a transplant do not have a fully matched donor in their family. They depend on Be The Match® and their supporters to find a match to save their life. Sign up and find out more at: bethematch.org/

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Aired July 16, 2023: Lisa Foxx chats with Layla Kasha, the SVP, Chief Marketing & New Stores Growth Officer for Grocery Outlet Bargain Market stores about their annual Independence from Hunger food drive. It's going on now thru the end of July.

For 77 years, Grocery Outlet has been committed to giving back to local community organizations and their annual ‘Independence From Hunger’ food drive is one of the many ways they give back year-round. Since they launched the food drive, back in 2011, the Independence from Hunger campaign efforts have collected nearly $16.5 million dollars nationwide to help feed those in need in local communities. The campaign will collect cash donations and pre-made bags of nonperishable foods in-store at Grocery Outlet’s 450 locations that will be distributed to local food agencies partners. With the ongoing inflation, families continue to turn to food banks as 34 million people in the United States are currently food insecure.

Find out more at GroceryOutlet.com/Donate

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Aired July 9, 2023: EJ talks to Stef Z from Section Z. Section Z exposes young female athletes to a live women’s sports game by having a dedicated section of seats at every professional sports stadium. As a former athlete and advocate for women’s sports, Stef Z now wants to use her business experience to build an organization that will create opportunities for young women athletes to be inspired and understand their own potential. Her mission is to see more women on and off the field: women coaching teams, investing in sports, and leading towards a more equitable future for women.

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Aired July 9, 2023: Lisa Foxx talks to Derek Alpert, the President of the Concern Foundation. They provide critical funding to post-doctoral cancer researchers focused primarily on cancer genetics, cell biology and immunology for all forms of cancer prevention and treatment. Started in 1968, by fifteen Los Angeles couples who didn't want to see their dear friend Beverly Wolman die of breast cancer at age 35.
The Concern Foundation depends on a local, national and international network of donors. There are countless individuals, local businesses and corporations who provide generous support each year. With an administrative overhead of less than 10%, Concern has been able to grant millions of dollars to research projects throughout the cancer research community locally, nationally, and abroad. Thanks to a strong and ever-growing core of multi-generational volunteers, Concern continues to thrive as an independent source of funding cancer research. Additionally, biennial meetings of a peer-to-peer Scientific Review Committee ensures that only the strongest and most promising research is funded. Concern Foundation’s mission is clear, to ensure that every dollar raised is used to identify the cause of and eventual cure for this devastating disease.

To get involved and be a part of their great work, click here: concernfoundation.org

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It’s the 4th of July Holiday week! The big night on Tuesday of course, but as we know often those fireworks will be firing off ALL WEEK! A VERY SCARY time for animals and our pets. A time where LA Animal Services and shelters ALL over Southern California see a dramatic INCREASE in the # of animals that will suddenly be FILLING the shelters up! On today's iHeart SoCal Show, we'll be talking about all the ways to AVOID your pet RUNNING SCARED. Let's help keep our furry besties feeling SAFE at home. My guest is Anette Ramirez, with LA Animal Services for 23+ years! She's the Interim General Manager and you can find out more at www.laanimalservices.com

The City of Los Angeles Animal Services Department was established 153 years ago. LA Animal Services is one of the largest municipal shelter systems in the U.S., serving approximately 60,000 animals annually and responding to 20,000 emergency calls each year involving animals or people in danger. Their field staff include animal control officers, license canvassers, and a world class Specialized Mobile Animal Rescue Team (SMART) – one of only two in the country. Our Animal Control Officers are recognized experts in handling animal cruelty cases, they also handle permits and all code enforcement including licensing, spay/neuter, leash laws and more whether they are helping dogs, cats, hawks, alligators, horses, turtles, etc. or the people who love them or fear them. They have 6 shelters locally and can always be reached at (888) 452-7381

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Aired June 18, 2023: Lisa Foxx chats with 'Kindness Is Free' Founder Lori Milgard and Josue Arias of the Boys & Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley and Eastside about how their Kindness program is having a HUGE IMPACT on young people everywhere. Go to kindnessisfree.org for more about how to get involved OR call 1-866-7-BE-KIND and SPREAD THAT LOVE!

There’s a new movement sweeping the Southland and its called KINDNESS! Thanks to philanthropist Lori Milgard...and Boys & Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley and Eastside CEO Jr. Dzubak, they launched an official Kindness Program! It comes complete with a kindness curriculum for youth, teaching young people the importance of being kind and doing acts of service in the community, followed by the kindness pledge.

Right hand up – "I pledge to show respect to others, I pledge to treat everyone equally and I pledge to be considerate." Pretty simple, or so it seems. That's the official pledge of the Kindness is Free campaign.

And with lofty goals to pledge students, community members and businesses across Los Angeles to the Kindness is Free campaign, they are "on tour" with pop-ups and a dedicated traveling kindness van. The hope is to pledge 23,000 LAUSD students, 23,000 Angelinos, and 23 corporations or businesses throughout Southern California by December 2023.

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Aired June 11, 2023: Lisa Foxx interviewed Amanda Stevens with The axeALS Foundation. Amanda shared her story and how she and her husband and supporters are doing EVERYTHING they can to extend his life and the life of others living with the deadly ALS disease. EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS. Please give what you can and support these wonderful people, doing the best they can to beat the clock.

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Aired May 14, 2023: Lisa Foxx talks to Lisa Manheim...she is the cofounder of Tour de Pier, and Executive Director for the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer research, on behalf of her stepdad Ron Hirshberg. The Lisa's discussed how this iconic event brings THOUSANDS together to fight the dreaded C WORD! A disease that continues to rob us of our loved ones MUST BE STOPPED! They discussed how the money raised has a significant impact on the 3 benefitting charities and all those who attend this empowering event!

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Aired May 7, 2023: Lisa Foxx talks to Chad Moses, Director of Outreach and Experience from TWLOHA. To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.

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Aired April 9, 2023: LIsa Foxx talks to Meg Barron, Executive Director of Alzheimer’s Association California Southland Chapter. The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

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Aired March 5, 2023: Lisa Foxx spoke to Kevin Lyman about the "Duffing for Dollars" Golf Tournament benefitting MusiCares. You’re cordially invited to join Kevin Lyman (Warped Tour / KL Agency), John Greenberg (Shorebreak / Happy 2B Alive), Maureen Valker-Barlow (Brandmark Agency / DWP), Todd Dyer (CAPS Payroll) and Steve Van Doren (Vans) along with their celebrity and entertainment industry friends for a fun-filled day of golf, the famous In-n-Out burger truck, complimentary bloody mary bar, fantastic food, raffles, auctions and all around good vibes while raising funds for MusiCares through Unite The United Foundation.

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Aired March 5, 2023: Lisa Foxx talks to Michele Richards, Director of Development for Alexandria House. Founded in 1996, Alexandria House is a non-profit transitional residence and house of hospitality providing safe and supportive housing for women and children in the process of moving from emergency shelter to permanent housing. Located in the densely populated and ethnically diverse Mid-Wilshire area, Alexandria House also serves its broader neighborhood community by providing educational and enrichment opportunities for residents and neighbors alike.

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Aired February 26, 2023: Lisa Foxx spoke to Dawn Wilcox, vice president, corporate partnerships at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, about "Make March Matter." "Make March Matter" is an annual campaign that unites businesses and the community in support of children’s health and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

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Aired February 19, 2023 - Lisa Foxx talks to Kelly Pond, President & Chief Executive Officer of Special Olympics Southern California, about the Big Dream Rafffle which makes competition free and possible for all Special Olympics athletes.

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Aired February 5, 2023: Lisa Foxx interviewed Theresa Wolters, the VP of Health & Human Services at the Recording Academy's MusiCares. Theresa gave the background on the organization and listed all the ways they help folks in the music business, through tough times. We also talked about ways listeners could help fundraise, get more involved and even seek assistance if needed.

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Aired January 29, 2023: On this show: Lisa Foxx interviewed Dr. Romilla Batra...the Chief Medical Officer for SCAN Health Plan and a volunteer expert for the American Heart Association. She is also the chair of the Association's 2023 Go Red for Women movement.

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Aired November 6, 2022: Lisa Foxx interviewed MVP co-founder Nate Boyer. They discussed his time in the military and how he and co-founder Jay Glazer came together to start this organization to help retired players and Veterans help each other heal. They also discussed their new movie about the organization MVP and how any Veteran or player/professional athlete could become a member to receive free assistance. They can easily sign up online and gym locations all over the country and virtual too.

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Aired October 30, 2022: Lisa Foxx spoke with Tim Weisberg from the California Office of Traffic Safety. Tim shared some great tips on staying safe while driving this holiday season.

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Aired October 23, 2022: Lisa Foxx interviewed Dr. Joanne Mortimer with the City of Hope. They discussed how the City of Hope's unique team approach and onsite research laboratory can help save the lives of cancer patients. Their annual Walk for Hope hopes to raise 3 million that will go toward fueling essential cancer research programs as they continue to do everything in their power to help those dealing with cancer.

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Aired October 16, 2022: Lisa Foxx spoke to Bill Bedrosian from Covenant House about how the organization is helping homeless youth. Covenant House believes that no young person deserves to be homeless; that every young person in California deserves shelter, food, clothing, education… and most importantly, to be loved.

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Aired October 9, 2022: Lisa Foxx spoke to Fritz Coleman about No Limits. No Limits was founded in 1996 by Dr. Michelle Christie. Recognizing the lack of opportunities for children with a hearing loss to improve their speaking abilities in a fun and non-academic setting, Dr. Christie designed an after-school theater program to help develop communication skills, expand vocabulary and grammar, and understand character development.

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Aired October 2, 2022: Lisa Foxx spoke with Kitten Rescue Executive Director Sandra Harrison. They discussed the history of the organization, what they do on a day-to-day basis and how people can help. They are always in need for folks to help foster, adopt and help raise money to continue their efforts of saving and helping over a 1,000+ animals in need a year.

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Aired September 25, 2022: Lisa Foxx spoke with Heather Birdsall, the VP of Community Relations for the LA Chargers. They discussed all the ways the organization gives back to youth, families, animals and our communities in need. She mentioned the above programs and how even just buying a ticket for the 50/50 raffle and/or video board message on game days could make a huge difference in fundraising and giving back to those in need.

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Aired September 18, 2022: Lisa Foxx talked to Wells of Life CEO Nick Jordan, who established the charity in 2008 and has remained dedicated to providing rural Ugandans access to safe, clean water. His goal is to fund and help over 1 million people and build 1000 wells. We discussed that goal and all the ways that folks can help more and more Ugandans have that access to clean water every day. Nick shared his inspiring story and how just the act of giving clean water, is the act of saving lives! Together, we can help make a HUGE difference. They are always in need of volunteers too and any opportunities to fundraiser and spread awareness is a gift too.

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Aired September 11, 2022: Lisa Foxx interviewed Sgt Pepperoni owners Stan Frazier and Jeff Roberts. They discussed how personal this story was to them and how helping Julian's family and the kids at CHOC is something they truly look forward to EVERY YEAR. The outpouring of love and Lego's from the community gets bigger and bigger every year. They encourage folks to stop by and give whatever they can to help out!

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Aired September 4, 2022: Lisa Foxx talked with American chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and radio/TV personality Susan Feniger. Susan shared her story about how her best friend from college Sharon Monsky, founded the Scleroderma Research Foundation after being diagnosed with the disease. Susan is on the SRF board and created the Cool Comedy Hot Cuisine benefit years over 20+ years ago. Cool Comedy succeeded on a whole new level when Bob Saget got involved. This year’s event is attracting an amazing talent line-up connected to Bob: John Mayer, Jeff Rose Jimmy Kimmel, Nikki Glaser and Howie Mandel, among many others and we hope folks will continue supporting this important cause...in Bob's honor and ALL THOSE suffering from this painful disease.

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Aired August 28 2022: Lisa Foxx spoke to Heart of LA CEO Tony Brown about how Heart of LA helps about 3,000 kids a year throughout the MacArthur Park, South Central LA area. We discussed how kids benefit from their programs from grade school all the way into college.

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Lisa Foxx interviews Sean Inoue - Executive Director, Western Los Angeles Chapter, American Red Cross Los Angeles Region. They discussed the importance of folks helping to donate pints of life saving blood.

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Aired August 14, 2022: Lisa Foxx interviewed Caregiver Safe Place Founder Carletta Cole...Carletta shared her personal story about life as her Mom's caregiver, an EXTREMELY tough 'job' that many family members end up taking on. Carletta's organization was started to help caregivers better navigate the system, gain a support group, learn how to get compensation that is owed to them AND help caregivers get an actual 'day off' to do something for themselves, while knowing their loved one will be in great hands for the day.

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Aired August 14, 2022: Lisa Foxx talked to Nicole Sanchez President & Founder of The Bella Foundation about her inspiration for helping victims, survivors of domestic violence and how her organization can help them.

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EJ talks to the President/CEO of the Midnight Mission Mike Arnold about the work the Mission does to help those who are homeless. The Mission takes an approach that fuses care and compassion with meaningful accountability, providing the structure and the resources that people experiencing homelessness need to truly improve their lives.

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Lisa Foxx talks to the President/CEO of the Los Angeles Mission Pastor Troy Vashn about the work the Mission does to help those who are homeless. The Mission breaks the cycle of homelessness and poverty, by stabilizing people in a safe and spiritual environment, connecting them to solutions and walking with them on their journey.

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Lisa Foxx talks to Rev. Andy Bales from Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles about the work the Mission does to help those who are homelesss. Union Rescue Mission offers nourishment, safety, support, love and the Word to men, women and children through our emergency care and long term Life Transformation Programs.

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Aired July 17, 2022: Lisa Foxx talks to Richard Ayoub from Project Angel Food about all the ways the organization works tirelessly year-round to feed thousands of critically ill Angelinos

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Aired July 10, 2022: Lisa Foxx talks with Mike Dougherty, Director of Programming of Outfest, who shares how they train, educated and mentor aspiring storytellers in the LGBTQ+ community and how the festival showcases and celebrates that. Buying tickets help support their programs financially and the support from ALL is welcome and much appreciated.

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Aired July 3, 2022: Lisa Foxx talks to Derek Alpert, President of Concern Foundation, about the focus of Concern Foundation, which is to fund promising cancer research scientists in the early stage of discovery within the laboratory to understand the fundamental principles of tumor immunology.

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Aired July 3, 2022: Lisa Foxx talked to the President & CEO of Operation Gratitude James Johnson Maj Gen, USAF (ret). They discussed how Project Gratitude got started, how much of an impact these care packages have on those who receive them and how we can help. Donations and volunteers are needed to fill and send more of these life-changing care packages...we hope you can help make a difference and give back to someone who is serving.

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Aired June 19, 2022: Lisa Foxx talked to Nichol Whiteman, Chief Executive Officer of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation. Nichol discussed the history of the organization and how the players and their families are dedicated to giving back and making a difference in our community. Through their hands on efforts, we are making great strides in neighborhoods and people in need. We talked about all the ways that WE can help and become part of the solution. Team up with the Dodgers and make a difference in Southern California.

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Aired June 12, 2022: Lisa Foxx chatted with Melissa Bacelar, owner of Wagmor Pets (11939 Ventura Blvd, Studio City) about the importance of getting animals spayed and neutured...how they help take animals in and get them successfully adopted. They are always in need of folks willing to foster their dogs and in need of donations to help with food. To find out more and to volunteer, donate and even buy a tickets to join Melissa and some animal loving celebrities go to wagmorpets.org

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Lisa Foxx interviews Gerald Garth, Vice President Community Programs & Initiatives for CSW and on the Board of LA Pride. CSW and L.A. Pride also organize, sponsor or support other community events throughout the year, and work with our nonprofit, philanthropic, community and corporate partners to further diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Lisa Foxx talks to Alcott's CEO Nick Maiorino about all the ways they are helping folks facing mental heath challenges via all of their incredible programs

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Lisa Foxx chats with Lisa Manheim...Executive Director of the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, Co-Founder of the Tour de Pier & Race Director of the L.A. Cancer Challenge about how we can all come together at this event to cycle, donate and or just cheer folks on in the fight against cancer. Also what strides are being made in the fight against pancreatic cancer and more.

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Aired May 8, 2022: Lisa Foxx interviewed Family House CEO Alexandra Morgan to talk all about the wonderful ways these folks help families in the scariest of times AND how the band Train has truly fueled so much LOVE into their efforts. Every time you support this band and buy their wines, you are helping families and their kids who are very sick. For more information, FamilyHouseInc.org.

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Aired April 24, 2022: Lisa Foxx talks to the Founder and CEO of the Social Butterflies Foundation, Chastity Corbett about her compelling story, once diagnosed with Lupus. She has spent the past 12 years fighting to raise awareness about lupus and sharing her experiences to help other lupus patients. Lupus is so misunderstood and often misdiagnosed because it disguises itself as so many other things which can lead to deaths that could have been prevented. Lupus affects approximately 1.5 million Americans. This chronic, debilitating autoimmune disease attacks the skin, joints, and organs. It is not terminal or contagious but can be life threatening. Currently, there is no cure. Lupus patients face a daily struggle with chronic fatigue, joint pain, and numerous complications. Unfortunately, because most lupus patients do not look sick, they often feel alone and isolated. BUT WE CAN HELP!

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Lisa Foxx talks to Brandy Gray, managing member of UScension by CharaCare, about all the ways they are working directly with a group of veterans camped out at the VA in Los Angeles (Westwood area) and TRULY helping them lead BETTER LIVES. Not just by helping with vital needs but also taking them on team building retreats and creating a supportive community...finding them work, housing and so much more! TOGETHER we are STRONGER making a difference you can SEE!

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Lisa Foxx talks to Special Olympics Southern California CEO Calvin Lyons about how Special Olympics enriches the lives of 35,000+ athletes here in Southern California through sports, education, and athlete health.

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On this episode of The iHeart SoCal Show...Lisa Foxx talks to Meg Barron, the Regional Leader & Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Association, Southland Chapter. We're talking all things Alzheimer's and Dementia...how to recognize the 10 early signs and symptoms, and more!

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Lisa Foxx talks to Ellen Cervantes about the work being done with the Child Care Resource Center. They support families who are struggling to find quality child care, development, and education services for their families.

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Lisa Foxx talks to Dr. Nazanin Azadi from the American Heart Association on the threat of heart disease/stroke in women & importance of health and mental well-being. (Aired January 30, 2022)

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Lisa Foxx talks to Ellie Laks from The Gentle Barn, a six-acre paradise for animals in Santa Clarita. The property is complete with large horse and cow pastures, a red and white barnyard for the smaller animals, an organic vegetable garden, lots of shade trees, and a panoramic view of gorgeous mountains.

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Lisa Foxx chatted with Dan Cruz with the LA Marathon. They discussed how folks can still participate in this iconic, annual event and/or help support runners running for 70+ charities including The McCourt Foundation. Folks are urged to run, support and come out to cheer runners on, all along the 26.2 mile route Sunday, November 7th.

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Lisa Foxx talked to Ryan Hampton, he is a nationally recognized author and activist. He is the concert organizer for Recovery Out Loud and founder of the national non-profit The Voices Project.

He is also a person in recovery from addiction and the author of UNSETTLED and American Fix.

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Host Lisa Foxx chats with long time CEO Dr. Michael Olenick, discussing the history of this organization/agency, what they do, who they help and how they are IN NEED and looking to hire folks who want to make a difference in the lives of so many Southern California children and their families.

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Lisa Foxx talks to Troy Vaughn, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Mission, about the work they are doing to help the homeless.

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Lisa Foxx talks to Richard Ayoub, Executive Director of Project Angel Food, about the work that they do to help feed those in need.

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Lisa Foxx speaks with Rani DeMesme-Anders, Director of Community Engagement, to find out about all of the incredible work the L.A. LGBT Center does.

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In honor of Pride Month...we featured The Los Angeles LGBT Center...they have been focused on building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal and complete members of society since they began

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Lisa Foxx talks to Kurtis Sundblom about the work the Boys & Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley & Eastside have done to provide safe places for kids and teens.

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Lisa Foxx speaks with Ariel Lew Ai Le Whitson about the work that the Tree People does to plant and care for trees across Los Angeles County.

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Lisa Foxx talk to Shantel Van Santen About Raising Funds For The American Lung Association through "Champions Unite" with players from the Dodgers and Angels!

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Lisa Foxx talks to Erik Scott - Captain II, Public Information Officer of the Los Angeles Fire Department with a focus of fire safety during the holidays.

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Lisa Foxx talks to Rich Loesing with the Movember Foundation about how they turned November into 'Movember.'

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Lisa Foxx talks to City of Hope Breast Cancer Oncologist Dr. Joanne Mortimer about the legacy of the life saving work done at City of Hope since the early 1900's.

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Lisa Foxx talks to Nancy Lomibao, Program Director/Chief Clinical Officer of CSCRB.

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Lisa Foxx talks with Debbie Stroman, the Executive Director of Breast Cancer Angels, on how the Breast Cancer Angels help newly diagnosed women with basic needs.

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Lisa Foxx interviews Dr. Rebecca Weintraub, a Clinical Professor of Communications at USC, an American Cancer Society volunteer and breast cancer survivor.

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Lisa Foxx talks to Susan G. Komen LA Executive Director Mark Pilon as we kick off 'Breast Cancer Awareness Month.'

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Lisa Foxx talks to LA Pride Board Member Tracy Paaso about how LA Pride, teamed up with Pride organizations in cities all across the country, to help put on the first ever 'Nationwide Virtual Pride Stride.'

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Lisa Foxx talks to new Didi Hirsch CEO Dr. Jonathan Goldfinger about the importance of Suicide Prevention Month and spreading awareness that 'its ok to not be ok'

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Lisa Foxx talks to Lisa Manheim, Co-Founder of the Tour de Pier, about how this year's event went virtual due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Lisa Foxx talks to Kathy Saile from No Kid Hungry on how kids and families have been affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Together we can end childhood hunger.

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Lisa Foxx talks to Elizabeth DiGeronimo with Bike MS all about their mission and the importance of fundraisers to help those suffering with all types of MS. We also hear from MYfm's Jillian Escoto, who was diagnosed with MS over 10 years ago.

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Lisa Foxx chats with Camp Ronald McDonald Executive Director Fatima Rodriguez to discuss the ways this wonderful organization offers this 'healing camp' for kids with cancer and their families.

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Lisa Foxx talks to Kurtis Sundblom, the Director of Advancement and Philanthropy of the Boys & Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley & the Eastside

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Lisa Foxx talks to TreePeople CEO Cindy Montanez all about what we can do, especially during the pandemic, to help Mother Nature flourish!

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Lisa Foxx talks to the VP of the SPCA - LA, Miriam Davenport about how they are helping to get animals adopted and fostered year round.

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Lisa Foxx talks to the CEO of Covenant House Bill Bedrossian about all the ways they are helping to get young people off the streets, with the hope that it's for good.

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Lisa talks to Jason about his incredible story - how getting sober changed his life, and how he became inspired to reach out and help so many homeless men and women and what his plans are to do even more!

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Project Angel Food was created by a group of compassionate volunteers who were concerned about our most fragile community members suffering in silence from malnutrition and the many other ravages of HIV/AIDS.

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No Kid Hungry works to ensure that every child in the United States has access to healthy food where they live, where they learn and where they play. Just $10 can help connect a kid in need with 100 meals.

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The Voting Solutions for All People (VSAP) was developed by the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) in 2009 to address an aging voting system and an increasingly large and complex electorate. The project seeks a collaborative approach to voting system design that will put voters at the center and maximize stakeholder participation.

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First 5 California, funds programs that educate parents, grandparents, caregivers, and teachers about the critical role they play during a child’s first five years. Since 1998, they’ve supported millions of families with programs and services designed to help more California kids grow up healthy and ready to succeed in school – and in life!

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Go Red for Women® is the American Heart Association's global initiative to end heart disease and stroke in women.

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Greg Cohen is a Scleroderma Warrior. Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disease that is most often diagnosed in women and less so in men. It is translated to mean “hard skin.”

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The overwhelming need for housing in our communities has provided Habitat For Humanity Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) with a unique opportunity to change lives in our neighborhoods.

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A Sense of Home strives to prevent homelessness by creating first-ever homes for youth aging out of foster care with donated furniture and home goods.

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Since 1964, CHOC Children’s has been steadfastly committed to providing the highest quality medical care to children.

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The 11th Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl will take place on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at 5pm in Santa Monica, CA at the city's best bars and restaurants to raise money for those in need during the holidays through a partnership with Westside Food Bank

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Charity On Top's sole mission is to propel giving to charities through the use of gift cards. In lieu of buying someone more stuff, buy them an opportunity to make a difference in the world.
One of the big charities it helps is “The World’s Big Sleep Out”

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Lisa Foxx chats with Alexandra Carter, who leads all fundraising and development programs in support of CHLA’s goals and priorities.

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Project Angel Food prepares and delivers healthy meals to feed people impacted by serious illness, bringing comfort and hope every day.

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Dream Center LA - Our mission is to connect broken people to a community of support by providing free resources and services that address immediate and long-term needs in the areas of homelessness, hunger, poverty, addiction, abuse, education, and human trafficking.

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Mending Kids provides free life-saving surgical care to sick children worldwide by deploying volunteer medical teams and educating communities to become medically self-sustaining.

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Shoes That Fit tackles one of the most visible signs of poverty in America by giving kids in need new athletic shoes to attend school with dignity and joy, prepared to learn, play and thrive.

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Improving the lives of local families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia by increasing awareness, delivering effective programs and services, providing compassionate support, and advocating for quality care and a cure.

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Grace Rose Foundation Co-Founder and mother of Grace Rose Leah Bauer
Grace was born with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), a life-threatening genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas and other organs by causing persistent infections and ultimately interfering with the body's vital functions. As of now, CF doesn't have a cure, but Grace has refused to let her diagnosis bring her down.
Instead of succumbing to the difficulty of her disease, Grace allowed her diagnosis to spur her actions. She's the founder of the powerful non-profit organization, the Grace Rose Foundation, which raises money for CF research and awareness. She also created her own clothing line, Rosie G, at just ten years old, and has used her incredible talent as a platform to bring her disease into the public eye.

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In observance of the federally-recognized September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, known today as "9/11 Day," we dedicate time to help others in the spirit of service, unity and peace, in tribute to the victims of 9/11 and terrorism worldwide, first responders, and the many who have risen in service to defend freedom.

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Kidssave, hopes to build a world where every child is nurtured from birth, where the loss of human potential due to neglect is absent, and where people everywhere care enough that all children, even those abandoned, grow up in stable, loving families.
The mission is to create change so that children to be adopted grow up in families and connected to caring adults.
Kidsave is passionate about the value of older kids and believe every child needs a family and work very hard to make that happen.

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The Los Angeles Police Museum was formerly known as the Los Angeles Police Historical Society (LAPHS). In 1989, the LAPHS was founded with the mission of creating a world-class museum that would display the rich history of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

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The goal of the Lucy Pet Foundation is to have spay/neuter and adoption mobile clinics in every major city in the country. If you do the analysis in just one major city, the numbers are staggering. With one mobile clinic, we can spay and neuter over 120 dogs and cats per week.

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Heal the Bay is an environmental nonprofit dedicated to making the coastal waters and watersheds of Greater Los Angeles safe, healthy and clean. To fulfill our mission, we use science, education, community action, and advocacy.

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Project Angel Food cooks and delivers over 600,000 nutritious meals each year, free of charge, to the homes of men, women, and children affected by life-threatening illnesses. Our medically tailored meals and nutritional counseling services help chronically and terminally ill people throughout Los Angeles County who are too sick to shop or cook for themselves. Created in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, we expanded our mission in 2004 to help our neighbors who are struggling with the multiple challenges of hunger, isolation and their critical illness. Every week, we deliver to 12,000 meals to 1,400 people in need from Metro, South and East LA, to Pomona, La Mirada and Long Beach, and to the remote town of Antelope Valley. Since 1989, we have served over 12 million meals to more than 20,000 people.

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Pets in the Classroom - Providing financial support to purchase and maintain small animals in the classroom.

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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles - Walk and Play LA on June 22, 2019 – Help Improve the health of children and raise funds to support CHLA’s mission.

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PEDAL ON THE PIER - A 5-hour cycling event on the Santa Monica Pier that helps raise funds to send under served kids to camp through the Harold Robinson Foundation.

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The California Strawberry Festival is among the top festivals in the nation and has raised over $4 Million for Local Charities.

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Special Olympics Southern California is dedicated to transforming the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic – type sports.

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Interview with Mark Whitley - President and CEO of Easterseals Southern California
Easterseals provides exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people with disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities.

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WE DAY: Inspiring Young People To Come Together And Change The World

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Celebrating Literacy at the LA Times Festival of Book with editor Julia Turner

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