On this episode we welcome the founders of Growing Together. Kristin Bergholtz has been a practicing Speech Pathologist for over 20 years. Stacia Paganelli is a Speech Pathologist and Feeding Specialist who has been working primarily in a home-based setting since 2001. Their mission "is to continue to fill the gaps in the community for families just like yours. [Their] goal is to normalize the idea that we can all benefit from some parenting support and education on infant and toddler development. And, as we play with our babies together, we'll all help build strong foundations and healthy families.

Website: https://www.growingtogetherroc.com/

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Since 2003, Teen Empowerment Rochester has provided life-changing opportunities to hundreds of youth in the City of Rochester. Through their involvement, these inspiring individuals have mobilized thousands of their peers, adults, and community leaders to participate in youth-led initiatives that drive change.

Marcus Cooper is the Lead Program Coordinator at Teen Empowerment in Rochester. In this episode we discuss this youth-led organization and how they decide on projects, recruit new teens, and bring back former members to lead.

Website: https://teenempowerment.org/rochester

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Rise Up Rochester, Incorporated (RUR) works to interrupt violence and provides support to crime victims and their families. RUR mediates disputes, mentors high-risk individuals, facilitates support groups for families of homicide victims, and provides case management and other wrap around services for victims, families and neighborhoods impacted by violence. RUR can be found in schools, on the streets, and at other community events to communicate, “It doesn’t have to end this way!”

Keyvo Owens is the CERV Coordinator for Rise Up Rochester. In this episode we discuss what brought Keyvo to RUR, the work they are doing now, and hope for the future.

Website: https://www.riseuprochester.net/

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