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The “Hope Exists” podcast was designed with the intention to discuss how we can create healthier and safer communities. Through conversations with local and national experts, as well as youth from the Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City, New Jersey, we believe that we can all come away with a renewed sense of hope as well as actionable solutions to move us forward as a community.

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    • Oct 4, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES


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    Ep. 13: Leaders in Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 75:18


    On this episode of the Hope Exists Podcast, Sheriff Scheffler discusses the Atlantic City Leaders in Training program with special guests, Retired Judge Mark Sandson, Boys and Girls Club Teen Center Director Tracy Parker, and Ambrose Gray of the Leaders in Training program. The Atlantic City (LIT) Leaders in Training Workforce Development program targets Atlantic City's at-risk youth. Its concept resulted through the pulling together of concerned stakeholders in Atlantic City in 2019, resulting from several youth deaths during that summer. What started as a program of 20 at-risk youth in 2019 has grown to 500+ at-risk youth receiving mentoring, workforce, and life skill development. https://litnj.org

    Ep. 12: Supporting Youth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 45:56


    On this episode of the Hope Exists Podcast, Sheriff Scheffler discusses youth programs with special guest Hector Tavarez, Executive Director of the Egg Harbor Township Police Activities League. The EHT PAL provides the space and leadership for incredible STEM and Robotics programs and many other activities for Atlantic County youth. Learn what they offer and about their exciting new Buddy's Adventure Zone.

    Ep. 11: Building Resiliency In Our Youth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 56:44


    On this episode of the Hope Exists Podcast, Sheriff Scheffler discusses resiliency in our youth with Michael McKnight, M.A. Special Education. McKnight has a passion for creating and supporting Reclaiming Environments for “at-risk” children, youth, and the adults who serve them. Mcknight leads us through a deeper understanding of how to implement strategies that help develop resiliency in youth and engage the community in building a culture that supports the needs of our most at-risk youth.

    Ep. 10: Youth Mental Health First Aid

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 41:11


    On this episode of the Hope Exists Podcast, Sheriff Scheffler discusses Youth Mental Health First Aid with Jaime Angelini, MA, DRCC, AMTP-Statewide Director of Disaster Services and Special Projects for the Mental Health Association in NJ and Victoria Johnson, LSW, MSW-Director of Behavioral Health Services of the Boys and Girls Club in Atlantic City.

    Ep. 9: Community Health Workers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 55:08


    On this episode of the Hope Exists Podcast, Sheriff Scheffler discusses the role that local Community Health Workers (CHW's) play in Atlantic County. Special guests include Karajenae Peak, Mike Davis from the Atlantic City Boys and Girls Club, and Victoria Martinez from the Atlantic County Sheriff's Office.

    Ep. 8: Food Insecurity & Community Feedings

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 42:24


    On this episode of the Hope Exists Podcast, Sheriff Scheffler discusses the current state of food insecurity and community feedings with special guests Andre Murphy of the Community Feeding Tour, and the Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City's very own “Chef Pam.” Both of their organizations have helped feed and nourish the people of Atlantic County during the ongoing pandemic.

    Ep. 7: Civility

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 67:04


    On this episode of the Hope Exists Podcast, Sheriff Scheffler discusses the state of civility in our society and how to move forward with Lewis Z. Schlosser, Ph.D., ABPP, Managing Partner at The Institute for Forensic Psychology, William J. Hughes Jr., an attorney with Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C, and William Mazur, Strategic Account Manager & Public Safety Liaison at Acadia Healthcare.

    Ep. 6: Atlantic City Arts Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 43:21


    On this episode of the Hope Exists Podcast, Sheriff Scheffler discusses the Atlantic City Arts Foundation with special guests Joyce Hagan, Executive Director of the ACAF, and Lisa Honaker, President of the ACAF. We will learn about the history of the foundation, current projects, and how to get involved.

    Ep. 5: Resiliency in Atlantic City

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 47:36


    On this episode of the Hope Exists Podcast, Sheriff Scheffler and co-host Tiffany (BGCAC member) discuss what it has been like to be resilient through a global pandemic with special guest Jackie Grace, (Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Tropicana Atlantic City) and Stephanie Koch (CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City).

    Ep. 4: Cycle of Addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 71:35


    On this episode of the Hope Exists podcast, Sheriff Scheffler and special guest co-host William (BGCAC member) discuss the Cycle of Addiction with Lisa Bee (Matthew Bee Memorial Fund and Angels in Motion) and Rob Snyder (Enlightened Solutions).

    Ep. 3: Implicit Bias

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 47:04


    On this episode of the Hope Exists podcast, Sheriff Scheffler and special guest co-host Tiffany (BGCAC member) explore Implicit Bias with Deborah Hamani from Avanzar.

    Ep. 2: Community Farming

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 48:55


    On this episode of the Hope Exists podcast, Sheriff Scheffler and special guest co-host Richard (BGCAC member) explore the idea of Community Farming with Melanie Reed (Programming Director) and Brian DeRias (Farm Manager) of Reed's Organic Farm. Reed's Farm and the Boys & Girls Club are partnering to grow brighter tomorrows through education and exposure to gardening, agriculture and farming. If you would like to support this relationship, you can donate on the Club's website, www.acbgc.org/donate and mention Reed's to ensure the funding goes to this partnership. This episode also features music composed by Ahmiel Reaves, Atlantic City native and BGCAC member.

    Ep. 1: Partnerships

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 31:27


    Episode 1 - Partnerships: On our inaugural episode of the Hope Exists podcast, Sheriff Scheffler explores the idea of partnerships with Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City CEO Stephanie Koch and BGCAC Youth of the Year Najay'e. This episode also features music composed by Ahmiel Reaves, Atlantic City native and BGCAC member.

    Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 0:30


    Welcome to the "Hope Exists" podcast with Sheriff Scheffler. Listen in as he explains what "Hope Exists" is all about and what you can expect on future episodes. Music Composed by Ahmiel Reaves

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