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On this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with John Stetson, CEO of Stoner’s Pizza Joint. Learn about the great work John and Stoner’s Pizza Joint is doing to help the community during the COVID pandemic. We also discuss how Stoner’s Pizza Joint is helping dogs and cats find forever homes.Serial Entrepreneur John Stetson, the owner of Stoner’s Pizza Joint Fort Lauderdale, has always been a pet lover. As a young child, his family worked with a local animal rescue to adopt his beloved bichon mix Max who was his dog for over 19 years. With that love of animals that was instilled by early years, he decided to reach out to the Humane Society of Broward County, and a partnership was born! Each week over 500 flyers are included on pizza boxes to promote dogs, cats, and other pets currently available for adoption. In an effort to further promote #adoptdontshop, John generously offers a free year of pizza (1 large pizza per week) to anyone who adopts a pet from the flyer and sends in a picture. Stoner’s Pizza Joint is best known for stepping up during the COVID-19 quarantine and committing to donate 10,000 pizza slices to those in need. What started as a need to help students who didn’t have lunch during quarantine, has since expanded to include medical staff, first responders, and families that are food insecure. They supported numerous organizations including, the Salvation Army, Broward Health, Peanut Butter & Jelly Project, Covenant House Florida, Arc Broward, Memorial Regional Hospital, Hope South Florida, FLITE Center, Broward County Public Schools, Mobile Pantry of Broward, to name a few. This past election day, Stoner’s Pizza Joint gave away complimentary pizza at the ArtServe voting location. The hope was to encourage people to come out, enjoy some delicious pizza (socially distant of course), wait their turn if needed, and most importantly - VOTE. Pizza with its tasty dough and loaded with gooey cheese can bring people together. Stoner’s Pizza Joint Fort Lauderdale is located at 1509 E Las Olas Blvd in Fort Lauderdale. Their menu offers an assortment of specialty pizzas, calzones, strombolis, sandwiches, hickory-smoked chicken wings made daily in-house, freshly prepared salads, and freshly baked desserts. The delivery and takeout focused concept features fresh, high-quality food prepared in-house daily, including proprietary recipes for the pizza dough, sauce, and cheese blend.John StetsonStoner’s Pizza Jointhttps://stonerspizzajoint.com/Nepola Yonta Attorneys at Lawhttp://www.nepolayonta.com/https://twitter.com/MrNepolahttps://www.instagram.com/mrnepola/

On this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with Drew DiAlberto, Ambassador for First Tee of Broward.. Learn about the great work Drew and First Tee is doing to help youth learn and grow through the game of golf. We also discuss how First Tee is helping veterans and what its like to play 100 holes of golf in a day..First Tee enables kids and teens to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges by seamlessly integrating the game of golf with life skills. We provide active learning experiences that develop inner strength, self-confidence and resilience that kids can carry into everything they set out to accomplish.First Tee of BrowardAndrew DiAlbertohttps://firsttee.org/https://www.facebook.com/firstteebrowardhttps://www.instagram.com/firstteebroward/Nepola Yonta Attorneys at Lawhttp://www.nepolayonta.com/https://twitter.com/MrNepolahttps://www.instagram.com/mrnepola/https://www.facebook.com/NepolaYonta/Subscribe to the Join Justin Newsletterhttps://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2bda1bc09c964d3f035c16dbd&id=e9850b4d19

On this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with Barber Greg Young, Founder of the Backpack Barber Foundation. Learn about the great work Greg and Backpack Barber Foundation is doing to help those in our community experiencing homelessness. We also discuss the value of a haircut, hygiene supplies and having someone to talk to.What we provide is not just free haircuts for the homeless, it’s also support and a conversation with the purpose of bringing hope and dignity back into their lives. A lot of people on the streets want to make a change and get their life back, but they feel invisible and hopeless. We want to be the difference makers. We are starting with our community in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, but we want to inspire people to be difference-makers in their own community and all around the world.The Backpack Barber FoundationBarber Greg Younghttps://thebackpackbarberfoundation.com/https://www.facebook.com/thebackpackbarberfoundationhttps://www.instagram.com/thebackpackbarberfoundationNepola Yonta Attorneys at Lawhttp://www.nepolayonta.com/https://twitter.com/MrNepolahttps://www.instagram.com/mrnepola/https://www.facebook.com/NepolaYonta/Subscribe to the Join Justin Newsletterhttps://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2bda1bc09c964d3f035c16dbd&id=e9850b4d19

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with Chad Van Horn, Board Chairperson of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County. Learn about the great work Chad and Big Brothers Big Sisters is doing to mentor youth in our community. We also discuss the benefits of mentorship and how you can get involved.For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 18, in communities across the country. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward Chad Van Hornhttps://www.bbbsbroward.org/https://www.facebook.com/BBBSBrowardhttps://www.instagram.com/bbbsbroward/Nepola Yonta Attorneys at Lawhttp://www.nepolayonta.com/https://twitter.com/MrNepolahttps://www.instagram.com/mrnepola/https://www.facebook.com/NepolaYonta/Subscribe to the Join Justin Newsletterhttps://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2bda1bc09c964d3f035c16dbd&id=e9850b4d19

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with Nathan Earl, Chairperson and CEO of Ark of Freedom Alliance. Learn about the great work Nathan is doing to to fight human trafficking in under served populations. We also discuss the Mathew C. White Resilience Fund and the Night on the Streets Festival.WE COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING & CHILD EXPLOITATION THROUGH ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION AND COORDINATED DELIVERY OF EDUCATION, OUTREACH, HOUSING, CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.We specialize in mobilizing communities to prevent the trafficking of historically underserved groups, such as male, LGBTQ+ and youth of color experiencing homelessness, aging out of foster-care, substance dependence and / or criminal justice involvement.Ark of Freedom Alliance Nathan Earl Chairperson and CEOwww.aofalliance.orghttps://www.facebook.com/arkallianceus/https://www.instagram.com/arkoffreedomalliance/Nepola Yonta Attorneys at Lawhttp://www.nepolayonta.com/https://twitter.com/MrNepolahttps://www.instagram.com/mrnepola/https://www.facebook.com/NepolaYonta/Subscribe to the Join Justin Newsletterhttps://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2bda1bc09c964d3f035c16dbd&id=e9850b4d19

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we have a very special co host, Gia Tutalo Mote of Forever Family we speak with Kenisha E. Anthony foster care advocate and author of Labeled: Ward of the State. Learn about the great work Kenisha is doing to help children in the foster care system. We also discuss how growing up a child in foster care affected her and how it is still affecting children today. KENISHA E. ANTHONY is a first-generation college graduate, award-winning foster care advocate, and author. Known for being resilient and bold, she’s an outspoken activist utilizing her experiences to empower others. As a foster care visionary, she starred in the documentary, Foster Shock and has been featured on NPR and in the Miami Herald. Her eye-opening memoir, Labeled, is her debut.Forever Family is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping children and teens in foster care find permanent, loving homes. Together with its sponsors and media partners, the organization focuses on raising awareness throughout communities about the struggles and misconceptions surrounding kids and teens in foster care, while connecting families with their local foster care agencies. Kenisha E. AnthonyLabeled: Ward of the State www.kenishaanthony.com➖Resilient Bold Empowering➖@aboutkenishaForever Family Gia Tutaro MoteFounder and CEOhttps://www.foreverfamily.org/https://www.facebook.com/foreverfamilytv/https://www.instagram.com/foreverfamilytv/https://www.youtube.com/user/365FAMILYNepola Yonta Attorneys at Lawhttp://www.nepolayonta.com/https://twitter.com/MrNepolahttps://www.instagram.com/mrnepola/https://www.facebook.com/NepolaYonta/Subscribe to the Join Justin Newsletterhttps://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2bda1bc09c964d3f035c16dbd&id=e9850b4d19

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we have a very special co host, Gia Tutalo Mote of Forever Family we speak with Julia Baird sister of the legendary Beatle John Lennon. Learn about the great work Julia and Strawberry Field is doing to train young people with learning difficulties. We also discuss how being a child in foster care affected John Lennon and how it is still affecting children today. Strawberry Field and the original Victorian house were gifted to The Salvation Army in 1934. In 1936 it was opened as a children’s home for girls, later accepting boys. From then on, for nearly 70 years, it gave some of Liverpool’s most vulnerable children a refuge from turmoil and unhappiness – a safe, calm and spiritual home.Remaining true to the tradition of giving young people every best chance to succeed in life, Strawberry Field is perpetuating this legacy of care and support through a new training hub for young people with learning difficulties and other barriers to employment. With a visitor exhibition exploring the site’s history and links to John Lennon, a café as well as gardens for spiritual reflection, the Strawberry Field site weaves together educational, cultural, heritage and spiritual elements in one site to continue inspiring future generations to come.Forever Family is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping children and teens in foster care find permanent, loving homes. Together with its sponsors and media partners, the organization focuses on raising awareness throughout communities about the struggles and misconceptions surrounding kids and teens in foster care, while connecting families with their local foster care agencies. Strawberry Field Julia Bairdhttps://www.strawberryfieldliverpool.com/https://www.facebook.com/StrawberryFieldLiverpool/https://twitter.com/strawberryfieldForever Family Gia Tutaro MoteFounder and CEOhttps://www.foreverfamily.org/https://www.facebook.com/foreverfamilytv/https://www.instagram.com/foreverfamilytv/https://www.youtube.com/user/365FAMILYNepola Yonta Attorneys at Lawhttp://www.nepolayonta.com/https://twitter.com/MrNepolahttps://www.instagram.com/mrnepola/https://www.facebook.com/NepolaYonta/Subscribe to the Join Justin Newsletterhttps://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2bda1bc09c964d3f035c16dbd&id=e9850b4d19

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with Kellie Nowell of the Nowell Family Foundation and Bradley's House. Learn about the great work Kellie and the Nowell Family Foundation is doing to fight addiction in the music industry. We also discuss Bradley’s House and the hit record the House that Bradley Built. Inspired by late Sublime front man Bradley Nowell, the Nowell Family Foundation provides addiction recovery services to the music community through the combined strength of the industry and those who have been touched by the power of music.The Nowell Family Foundation is raising funds to open Bradley’s House, a six-bed recovery facility that will provide treatment for people in the music industry with opiate addiction, regardless of their financial situation. The goal is to offer a top level of clinical care, including medical detox and the ability to treat the most acute cases, through nationwide partnerships.The Nowell Family Foundation/Bradley’s HouseKellie NowellFounder and Executive Directorhttp://thenowellfamilyfoundation.org/https://www.facebook.com/NowellFoundationhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/BradleysHousehttps://www.law-records.com/#/thehousethatbradleybuilt/https://www.instagram.com/nowellfamily/Nepola Yonta Attorneys at Lawhttp://www.nepolayonta.com/https://twitter.com/MrNepolahttps://www.instagram.com/mrnepola/https://www.facebook.com/NepolaYonta/Subscribe to the Join Justin Newsletterhttps://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2bda1bc09c964d3f035c16dbd&id=e9850b4d19

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with Michael Wild of the American Cancer Society Real Men Wear Pink campaign. Learn about the great work Michael and the Real Men Wear Pink campaign are doing to help those battling cancer in our community. We also discuss the famous Pink Jacket and how you can get your name on it. Real Men Wear Pink = Men Fighting Breast CancerBreast cancer affects everyone women and men. This distinguished group of community leaders is determined to raise awareness and money to support the American Cancer Society's mission and save more lives than ever before from breast cancer.Every dollar raised helps the American Cancer Society save lives from breast cancer through early detection and prevention, innovative breast cancer research, and patient support. Thanks to the passion of our Real Men Wear Pink supporters, we're able to make a huge impact on the mission to end breast cancer.Michael WildAmerican Cancer Society Real Men Wear Pinkhttps://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR/RMWP/RMWPCY20SER?px=43909963&pg=personal&fr_id=98172Facebook: @southfloridaestateplanningIG/Twitter: @FloridaLawFirmhttps://wfplaw.com/"It’s a Wild world. Are you protected?”SMEstate Planning, Probate and Asset Protection ServicesNepola Yonta Attorneys at Lawhttp://www.nepolayonta.com/https://twitter.com/MrNepolahttps://www.instagram.com/mrnepola/https://www.facebook.com/NepolaYonta/Subscribe to the Join Justin Newsletterhttps://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2bda1bc09c964d3f035c16dbd&id=e9850b4d19

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with Ian Welsch the Founder of the The Motivational Edge. Learn about the great work the Motivational Edge is doing to help underserved youth in our community. We also discuss how they are incorporating culturally relevant art in the children's everyday life. The Motivational Edge is a Solutions Focused youth development organization that leverages culturally relevant arts and other platforms to engage, educate and empower young lives.The Motivational Edge uses culturally relevant arts as a motivational platform to inspire youth toward academic achievement, increased self confidence and to build essential life skills. ME provides youth with a creative outlet for musical expression, while at the same time integrating components of literacy into its music programs. Success in school is a vital part of ME's mission, therefore, free tutoring is available for all youth, and is mandatory for students that want to participate in music and arts classes but are receiving a “C” or below in one or more core subjects in school. Using music as a motivational and learning platform, we impel students who are underachieving toward desperately needed academic instruction. The youth currently served by The Motivational Edge are walking testaments that music is an extremely powerful learning tool when integrated into the academic setting. Our unique programs integrate reading and writing skills with music instruction in innovative ways, which motivates and benefits our students. The Art of Creative Writing and Lyrical Expression includes a cutting edge writing component, which emphasizes different writing styles, types of poetry, and various forms of lyrical developments which improve performance in the classroom and on standardized tests. This also provides a rare and safe outlet for our under-resourced youth to positively express themselves, without being judged. ME also uses music as a therapeutic tool for youth on various levels of the autism spectrThe Motivational EdgeIan WelschFounder and CEOhttps://themotivationaledge.org/https://www.facebook.com/motivationaledge/https://www.instagram.com/motivationaledge/Nepola Yonta Attorneys at Lawhttp://www.nepolayonta.com/https://twitter.com/MrNepolahttps://www.instagram.com/mrnepola/https://www.facebook.com/NepolaYonta/Subscribe to the Join Justin Newsletterhttps://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2bda1bc09c964d3f035c16dbd&id=e9850b4d19

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with Kristen Sommer Swager the Executive Director of Positive Legacy. Learn about the great work Positive Legacy is doing to integrate service and environmentalism with music and travel. We also discuss how Positive Legacy is helping those in the entertainment industry while live music is paused.Positive Legacy integrates music and service to benefit people and the environment. We coordinate environmental and humanitarian service projects fueled by the power of music. We transcend cultural boundaries by attending to the needs and aspirations of the communities where music happens. We create sustainable support through action from musicians and fans. Kristen Sommer Swager Executive DirectorPositive Legacyhttps://www.positivelegacy.com/FB: @ PositiveLegacyIG: positive_legacyLI: Leaving a Positive Legacy, Inc.Twitter: @PosLegacyNepola Yonta Attorneys at Lawhttp://www.nepolayonta.com/https://twitter.com/MrNepolahttps://www.instagram.com/mrnepola/https://www.facebook.com/NepolaYonta/Subscribe to the Join Justin Newsletterhttps://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2bda1bc09c964d3f035c16dbd&id=e9850b4d19

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with Marc Marra Founder of Heart Warriors Inc. Learn about the great work Heart Warriors Inc. is doing to support those battling congenital heart disease and their families. We discuss what Marc and his family have gone through and how you can help by attending Charlotte's Heartiversary Fundraiser for Heart Warriors.Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the birth defect most likely to result in infant death. Approximately 25% of children born with CHD need heart surgery or other intervention to survive. By spreading awareness, HEART WARRIORS helps raise funding for research that will save countless lives. HEART WARRIORS is organizing multiple projects to benefit children with congenital heart disease. Marc Marra FounderHeart Warriors Inchttps://www.heartwarriorsinc.com/https://www.facebook.com/HeartWarriorsInchttps://www.facebook.com/events/984660309029054Nepola Yonta Attorneys at Lawhttp://www.nepolayonta.com/https://twitter.com/MrNepolahttps://www.instagram.com/mrnepola/https://www.facebook.com/NepolaYonta/Subscribe to the Join Justin Newsletterhttps://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2bda1bc09c964d3f035c16dbd&id=e9850b4d19

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with Sari Vatske Vice President of Feeding South Florida. Learn about the great work Feeding South Florida is doing to fight food insecurity in our community. We also discuss Hunger Action Month and how anyone can get involved.Feeding South Florida is the largest, most efficient food bank serving Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties. More than 98% of all donations are put back into the community.Through innovative direct-service programs and a network of nonprofit partner agencies, Feeding South Florida distributed nearly 119 million pounds (99.3 million meals) of food last fiscal year to over 706,000 individuals – 236,000 of whom are children and 100,000 are older adults.Sari VatskeVice PresidentFeeding South Floridahttps://feedingsouthflorida.org/https://www.youtube.com/user/FeedingSouthFloridahttps://www.facebook.com/FeedingSouthFlorida/https://www.instagram.com/feedingsouthflorida/?hl=en Nepola Yonta Attorneys at Lawhttp://www.nepolayonta.com/https://twitter.com/MrNepolahttps://www.instagram.com/mrnepola/https://www.facebook.com/NepolaYonta/Subscribe to the Join Justin Newsletterhttps://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2bda1bc09c964d3f035c16dbd&id=e9850b4d19

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with Lynne Kunins the Founder and CEO of FLIPANY. Learn about the great work FLIPANY (FLorida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to Youth) is doing to provide play and healthy food to the kids of South Florida. We discuss how FLIPANY is helping keep kids physically and mentally strong through diet and exercise.FLIPANY serves youth and families, including seniors, through collaborations with community centers, parks, and social services agencies serving low-income communities. Our innovative programs fight childhood obesity and hunger by focusing on healthy food preparation, food security, physical education and work-site wellness.Lynne KuninsFounder and CEOFLIPANYwww.FLIPANY.orghttps://www.facebook.com/FLIPANYhttps://www.instagram.com/flipany/Nepola Yonta Attorneys at Lawhttp://www.nepolayonta.com/https://twitter.com/MrNepolahttps://www.instagram.com/mrnepola/https://www.facebook.com/NepolaYonta/Subscribe to the Join Justin Newsletterhttps://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2bda1bc09c964d3f035c16dbd&id=e9850b4d19

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with Alisha Hurwood the Chief Operating Officer of Coast to Coast Legal Aid. Learn about the great work Coast to Coast is doing to provide legal services to those in need. We discuss how the Coast to Coast is helping seniors, veterans and those who lost their job due to the pandemic.Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida provides free civil legal services to low-income and otherwise eligible residents of Broward County. Our mission is to improve the lives of low-income persons in our community through advocacy, education, representation, and empowerment.Alisha HurwoodChief Operating OfficerCoast to Coast Legal Aidhttps://www.coasttocoastlegalaid.org/https://www.facebook.com/coasttocoastlegalaidNepola Yonta Attorneys at Lawhttp://www.nepolayonta.com/https://twitter.com/MrNepolahttps://www.instagram.com/mrnepola/https://www.facebook.com/NepolaYonta/Subscribe to the Join Justin Newsletterhttps://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2bda1bc09c964d3f035c16dbd&id=e9850b4d19

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with James Heaton the Supervising Attorney of the Mission United Veterans Pro Bono Project. Learn about the great work Mission United Broward County is doing to assist Veterans. We discuss how the Mission United is helping end veteran homelessness throughout South Florida and how you can help.Many veterans returning home from service struggle as they acclimate to civilian life. After realizing this critical need, United Way of Broward County created MISSION UNITED to support veterans as they begin the next chapter of their lives. MISSION UNITED connects veterans and their families with the services they need – from securing a roof over their heads, to finding a stable job, to getting health treatment.James HeatonSupervising Attorney of the Mission United Veterans Pro Bono Projecthttps://www.unitedwaybroward.org/mission-unitedhttps://www.facebook.com/missionunited/Nepola Yonta Attorneys at Lawhttp://www.nepolayonta.com/https://twitter.com/MrNepolahttps://www.instagram.com/mrnepola/https://www.facebook.com/NepolaYonta/Subscribe to the Join Justin Newsletterhttps://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2bda1bc09c964d3f035c16dbd&id=e9850b4d19

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with Regine Kanzki the Vice President of Operations at the Crockett Foundation. Learn about the great work the Crockett Foundation is doing to mentor and educate the youth of Broward County. We discuss how the Crockett Brothers success of the football field inspired them to give back to the community that meant so much to them. The Crockett Foundation focuses on key initiatives for middle-school students. Programs are designed around attendance, behavior, and course-performance with an emphasis on technology. Some of the programs set themselves apart by providing students with iPads, purchased by the Crockett Foundation, to enhance learning. Upon successful completion of key programs, students are awarded their own tablets. The Foundation’s goal is to keep them learning year-round while being technologically savvy.Regine Kanzki, MPHVice President of OperationsCrockett Foundation, Inc.www.crockettfoundation.org https://www.facebook.com/crockettfoundationhttps://www.instagram.com/crockettfoundationfl/Nepola Yonta Attorneys at Lawhttp://www.nepolayonta.com/https://twitter.com/MrNepolahttps://www.instagram.com/mrnepola/https://www.facebook.com/NepolaYonta/Subscribe to the Join Justin Newsletterhttps://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2bda1bc09c964d3f035c16dbd&id=e9850b4d19

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with Christine Schoppe the Chief of Staff at Points of Light. Learn about the great work Points of Light is doing to promote volunteerism and community service. We discuss how they are continuing President George H. W. Bushs’ legacy and have turned it into a global movement. Now more than ever, people are looking within themselves to find the inspiration, creativity, and sustained energy to make change. The key to unlocking the light within us is to ensure that people feel empowered to act on their unique desire to stand up and say, "I can help." Our challenge: How can we create a society where it is easy for every individual to take action and accelerate change within their community and around the world?“The solution to each problem that confronts us begins with an individual who steps forward and who says, ‘I can help.’” George H.W. BushPoints of LightChristine SchoppeChief of Staffhttps://www.pointsoflight.org/https://www.facebook.com/beapointoflight/https://www.instagram.com/pointsoflight/Nepola Yonta Attorneys at Lawhttp://www.nepolayonta.com/https://twitter.com/MrNepolahttps://www.instagram.com/mrnepola/https://www.facebook.com/NepolaYonta/Subscribe to the Join Justin Newsletterhttps://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2bda1bc09c964d3f035c16dbd&id=e9850b4d19

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with Renee Trincanello /CEO of Covenant House Florida. Learn about the great work Covenant House is doing to end youth homelessness. We discuss how they are raising awareness and help kids in crisis. Covenant House Florida serves runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth under 21. Each year, we reach hundreds of kids in Fort Lauderdale and Orlando via street outreach, crisis shelters, transitional housing projects, and aftercare, making Covenant House Florida one of the largest private agencies serving runaway and homeless youth in the state of Florida. Covenant House Florida is dedicated to serving all God’s children, with absolute respect and unconditional love, to guide youth experiencing homelessness, and to protect and safeguard all youth in need.Covenant House FloridaRenee TrincanelloCEO https://www.covenanthousefl.org/https://www.facebook.com/CovenantHouseFlorida/https://www.instagram.com/covenanthouseflorida/Nepola Yonta Attorneys at Lawhttp://www.nepolayonta.com/https://twitter.com/MrNepolahttps://www.instagram.com/mrnepola/https://www.facebook.com/NepolaYonta/Subscribe to the Join Justin Newsletterhttps://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2bda1bc09c964d3f035c16dbd&id=e9850b4d19

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with Dr. Jessica Vera Founder/CEO and Graciela Valdes Board Chair of Elite Foundation. Learn about the great work Elite Foundation is doing to fight human trafficking. We discuss how they are educating children, professionals and the community from a perspective of hope and inspiration. The Elite Foundation will eradicate the devastating impact of sexual exploitation and trafficking through education to prevent it, by empowering restoration, and by transforming lives, to evolve into leaders, who fight for freedom for all. Elite FoundationGraciela Valdes Board ChairDr. Jessica Vera Founder and CEOhttps://elitefundsfreedom.org/https://www.facebook.com/EliteFundsFreedom/https://www.instagram.com/elitefoundation503/Nepola Yonta Attorneys at Lawhttp://www.nepolayonta.com/https://twitter.com/MrNepolahttps://www.instagram.com/mrnepola/https://www.facebook.com/NepolaYonta/Subscribe to the Join Justin Newsletterhttps://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2bda1bc09c964d3f035c16dbd&id=e9850b4d19

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with the DeAnn Hazey Executive Director and Braulio Hernandez Boy of the Year for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society South Florida Chapter. Learn about the great work LLS is doing to assist those battling blood cancers. We also discuss one of the best events of the year,the 2020 LLS Man & Woman of the Year as well as Light the Night, Students of the Year and Team in Training.The LLS Mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.Each year, in communities across the country, dedicated candidates engage in an exciting competition to earn The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) "Man & Woman of the Year" titles. Raising funds for LLS blood cancer research the candidates compete in honor of children who are local blood cancer survivors, the Boy & Girl of the Year.Every dollar raised counts as one vote and the titles are awarded to the man and woman with the most votes at the end of 10 weeks. Top local fundraisers become eligible to win the national titles. The campaign runs between February and June, check with your local chapter for specific dates.Please contact us at 954-744-5300 to learn more.The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society South Florida ChapterDeAnn HazeyExecutive DirectorBraulio Hernandez2020 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society South Florida Chapter Boy of the YearActor and Cancer Survivorhttps://www.lls.org/southern-floridahttps://www.facebook.com/LLSSouthFlorida/?ref=br_rshttps://www.instagram.com/llssouthflorida/https://www.instagram.com/brauliohernandez/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bNEwI2D7BE&feature=youtu.beNepola Yonta Attorneys at Lawhttp://www.nepolayonta.com/https://twitter.com/MrNepolahttps://www.instagram.com/mrnepola/https://www.facebook.com/NepolaYonta/Subscribe to the Join Justin Newsletterhttps://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2bda1bc09c964d3f035c16dbd&id=e9850b4d19

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with the Maria Vo Director of Business Development at FLITE Center of Broward County. Learn about the great work FLITE Center is doing to assist children as they age out of the foster care system. We also discuss their mission to help homeless youth in the collaboration county, Broward county, Florida.To guide those aging out of foster care and other vulnerable youth for successful transition to independence through housing, education, employment, and system of care coordination.That no youth travels the road to adulthood alone.Maria Vo Director of Business Development at The FLITE Center of Broward Countyhttps://flitecenter.org/https://www.facebook.com/FLITECenterBroward/https://www.instagram.com/flitecenter/Nepola Yonta Attorneys at Lawhttp://www.nepolayonta.com/https://twitter.com/MrNepolahttps://www.instagram.com/mrnepola/https://www.facebook.com/NepolaYonta/Subscribe to the Join Justin Newsletterhttps://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2bda1bc09c964d3f035c16dbd&id=e9850b4d19

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with the Terri Shermett CEO of The Ann Storck Center. Learn about the great work The Ann Storck Center is doing to support those with developmental disabilities. We also discuss how they are addressing the current health crisis, the future of Ann Strock Center including a new kindergarten class and the importance of having a great staff.Ann Storck Center is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities. We offer a variety of programs and services to help children and adults with developmental disabilities live more independent, fulfilling lives.Ann Storck CenterTerri Shermett CEOhttps://www.annstorckcenter.org/https://www.facebook.com/annstorckcenter/https://www.instagram.com/annstorckcenter/Nepola Yonta Attorneys at Lawhttp://www.nepolayonta.com/https://twitter.com/MrNepolahttps://www.instagram.com/mrnepola/https://www.facebook.com/NepolaYonta/Subscribe to the Join Justin Newsletterhttps://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2bda1bc09c964d3f035c16dbd&id=e9850b4d19

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with Vanessa Seltzer Development Director of Gilda’s Club of South Florida. Learn about the great work Gilda’s Club is doing to assist those battling cancer and the loved ones who support them.. We also discuss how they are dealing with the Corona Virus, doing virtual support groups and online fundraisers. Gilda's Club South Florida offers free programs and services for men, women, and children impacted by cancer. Our innovative program is an essential complement to medical care, providing support groups, healthy living workshops, educational programs, and social activities, all free of charge. Our support groups and program take place in our downtown Fort Lauderdale location.Gilda’s Club South Florida Vanessa Seltzer Development Directorhttps://gildasclubsouthflorida.org/https://www.facebook.com/GildasClubSouthFlorida/https://www.instagram.com/gildasclubsfl/Nepola Yonta Attorneys at Lawhttp://www.nepolayonta.com/https://twitter.com/MrNepolahttps://www.instagram.com/mrnepola/https://www.facebook.com/NepolaYonta/Subscribe to the Join Justin Newsletterhttps://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2bda1bc09c964d3f035c16dbd&id=e9850b4d19

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with the Kirk Brown CEO of HANDY. (Helping Abused Neglected and Disadvantaged Youth. We discuss the great work HANDY is doing to help the youth of Broward County not only get by on a day to day basis but get ahead in the long run. Finally, we discuss how HANDY is handling the COVID 19 crisis and how the South Florida community can learn from the murder of George Floyd.https://handyinc.org/https://www.facebook.com/HANDYinc/HANDY is an award-winning 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Founded in 1985, HANDY has met the needs of more than 50,000 Broward County children in foster and relative/nonrelative care associated with the child dependency system.Nepola Yonta Attorneys at Lawhttp://www.nepolayonta.com/https://twitter.com/MrNepolahttps://www.instagram.com/mrnepola/https://www.facebook.com/NepolaYonta/Subscribe to the Join Justin Newsletterhttps://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2bda1bc09c964d3f035c16dbd&id=e9850b4d19

This episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak and laugh with Dale Mandell, President and CEO of Hands on Broward and Hands on Miami. We discuss the great work Hands on Broward is doing to involve the community in service and volunteerism. From major international corporations to kids as young as 5, Dale and her team at Hands on Broward are teaching the join of service to everyone. Learn about Family Volunteer Day and Parkland Hearts two amazing projects that show the amazing power of giving back. https://www.handsonbroward.org/

On this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with Katy Meagher from Neighbors 4 Neighbors. We discuss the great work Neighbors 4 Neighbors has been doing in the South Florida community for nearly 30 years. Learn about the Adopt a Family program, the family fund and the new **GIVE option. You will also hear stories from some of the craziest fundraising events every. https://neighbors4neighbors.org/?fbclid=IwAR27PSQ0hgCCgjRKsNWalo7lceHI0tFMAjHM7TKCICMyeYpvVYEdEjNxwKg

This episode of the Join Justin Podcast, was recorded at the beautiful Piazza Italia on Las Olas Blvd in Ft Lauderdale. We speak with Alyssa Lovitt of I Lovitt Events and Barbara Chatman of the National Kidney Foundation of Florida. We discuss the importance of kidney health, regular updates and living donors. We also discuss the upcoming Ft Lauderdale Kidney Walk on November 23, 2019. Learn how a simple test can save possibly save your life.https://www.kidney.org/events/kidney-walk/2019-fort-lauderdale-kidney-walk

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, Justin and Mia Bella Nepola speak with Somy Ali founder of No More Tears USA. Learn about the great work No More Tears is doing to assist human trafficking and domestic violence victims. With so few services available No More Tears provides for the immediate needs of the victim anything from transportation and housing to toiletries and clothing, nothing is too big or too small for Somy and her team. No More Tears USA is truly making a difference in our community one person at a time.https://www.nomoretearsusa.org/

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with Robert Friedman founder of the Cannabis LAB Learn about the exciting events Cannabis LAB is doing including the Conference and Expo in Miami on October 28th and 29th. Roert and Justin also discuss the future of the cannabis industry and the best opportunities for investors.

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with Robin Martin the Executive Director of Rebuilding Together Broward live at the Tower Club in Ft Lauderdale. (trust me, you can tell we are at the Tower Club and the servers are hard at work preparing for the lunch rush). Learn about the great work Rebuilding Together Broward is doing to assist senior citizens, low income residents and veterans. Whether it's a new coat of paint and garden or a complete rebuild, there is no project to big or too small for the Rebuilding Together team. One home at a time they are helping people and rebuilding communities.

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with the Yvette DuBose Executive Director of The Heart Gallery of Broward County. Learn about the great work The Heart Gallery is doing to assist children in the foster care system find forever homes. We also discuss one of the best events of the year, Eat Your Heart Out. Its a foodies dream come true, when over 30 of the best restaurants in South Florida come together for a great cause.

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, we speak with the Yvette DuBose Executive Director of The Heart Gallery of Broward County. Learn about the great work The Heart Gallery is doing to assist children in the foster care system find forever homes. We also discuss one of the best events of the year, Eat Your Heart Out. Its a foodies dream come true, when over 30 of the best restaurants in South Florida come together for a great cause.

Berta Medina and Jacelyne Garcia discuss business and living your dreams through kindness and giving back.

In this weeks Join Justin podcast we discuss mental health and financial health with Renzo Barredo of One South Florida Wealth Advisors. Renzo tells us about the upcoming Broward Mental Health Summit and how you can get involved.

In this episode of the Join Justin Podcast, Justin interviews Jackie Nepola, an former beauty school owner who started her own product line of lice prevention products. They discuss her journey as a business person, mother and wife as well as her passion for community service.