Philadelphia Community Podcast

Each week, Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks to community leaders and groups in the Philadelphia region about topics affecting our local communities and upcoming events. Insight airs Sunday on WDAS FM 6-7 am and 7-7:30 am on Power 99. What's Going On airs Sundays on Q102, ALT 104.5, and 1480 Breakthrough Radio.

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  What's Going On: Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund, Project Béisbol, LULAC Greater Philadelphia Council #20010

  Aug 19, 202629 min

  On this edition of What’s Going On, we spotlight three organizations creating opportunity, strengthening families and investing in the next generation. First, Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Peggy Dolan, Founder of the Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund, and Danielle Griffith, Executive Director, as the organization celebrates 50 years of helping families caring for children with serious illnesses and disabilities. Since its founding, the Fund has helped more than 50,000 families and paid more than $10 million in essential bills. The conversation also explores new initiatives including ExchangeABLE, which redistributes adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, and Unity Sports, an inclusive soccer program pairing children with disabilities with student-athlete buddies. The Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund will mark its milestone anniversary with Foodies & Philanthropy, Thursday, October 9, 2026, at Lilah in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia. Proceeds benefit families served by the Fund. Next, iHeartMedia intern Logan Perzi speaks with Justin Halladay, Founder of Project Béisbol, a nonprofit using baseball and softball to empower underserved young people across Latin America. Since 2008, Project Béisbol has reached more than 20,000 young athletes in eight countries through equipment donations, coaching, educational opportunities, leadership development and international exchange programs. The conversation looks at how sports can become a pathway to education, confidence, leadership and positive social change. Finally, guest host Gilberto Gonzalez, host of Pulso Comunitario on Rumba 106.1, speaks with Eva Porter, member and former president, and Krystal Ortega, board member of LULAC Greater Philadelphia Council #20010, about the organization’s work supporting Latino students and families and its upcoming 2026 Scholarship Banquet. The LULAC Greater Philadelphia Scholarship Banquet takes place Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Laborers’ Local Union 57, 506 N. 6th Street in Philadelphia. The event honors students pursuing both college and skilled-trade pathways while celebrating the families, educators and community leaders supporting their success. WEB & EVENT INFO Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund Website: dolanfund.org Instagram: @dolanfund Facebook: @fb.kadmf LinkedIn: Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund Project Béisbol Website: projectbeisbol.org LULAC Greater Philadelphia Council #20010 2026 Scholarship Banquet Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 5:30–8:00 p.m. Laborers’ Local Union 57, 506 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 Tickets and registration available through the LULAC Greater Philadelphia Eventbrite page.

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  Insight Pt. 2: Alzheimer's & the Black Community, Child Guidance Resource Centers, Fathership Foundation

  Aug 19, 202630 min

  Alzheimer’s Association — Amba Kasongo Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of families, but recognizing the warning signs, understanding risk factors and knowing where to turn for help can make a meaningful difference. In this episode of Insight , Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Amba Kasongo , Programs Director for the Alzheimer’s Association Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter , about Alzheimer’s, dementia, brain health and the critical role of caregivers. Kasongo explains the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, early warning signs that shouldn’t be ignored and what research tells us about healthy habits that may help reduce the risk of cognitive decline. The conversation also examines the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s on Black Americans and some of the barriers families face in accessing diagnosis, treatment and culturally responsive support. Kasongo also previews the Fourth Annual Black/African American Caregiver Symposium , Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10:45 a.m.–3 p.m. in Philadelphia . The symposium will feature expert speakers, information about healthy habits for the brain, legal planning resources, community organizations and a caregiver panel sharing real-life experiences and practical advice. The Alzheimer’s Association Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter offers free education programs, caregiver support groups and other resources. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900 provides assistance in more than 200 languages. EVENT: Fourth Annual Black/African American Caregiver Symposium DATE: Saturday, September 12, 2026 TIME: 10:45 a.m.–3:00 p.m. LOCATION: Philadelphia WEB & SOCIAL: Website: alz.org/delval Events & Registration: alz.org/delval/events Instagram: @alzsepa Facebook: @alzsepa X: @ALZPennsylvania LinkedIn: Alzheimer’s Association Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter 24/7 Helpline: 800-272-3900 Child Guidance Resource Centers — Lisa Roberts Cadorette For 70 years, Child Guidance Resource Centers (CGRC) has been helping children and families across the Greater Philadelphia region find hope and healing through compassionate, evidence-based mental and behavioral health services. In this episode of Insight, Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Lisa Roberts Cadorette, CEO of Child Guidance Resource Centers, about the organization’s seven decades of service and the growing mental health challenges facing children and families today. Cadorette discusses concerns including anxiety, trauma and behavioral health challenges, how CGRC is responding to the increasing demand for services and some of the obstacles organizations face in ensuring families can get the care they need. She also shares how individuals, businesses and community partners can support CGRC’s work and help strengthen the future of children’s mental health services. The conversation also celebrates a major milestone: CGRC’s “Inspiring Healing & Hope – A Celebration of 70 Years,” taking place Thursday, September 10, 2026, at The Ivy at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. The anniversary celebration honors seven decades of compassionate care while raising support for CGRC’s continued work with children and families. EVENT: Inspiring Healing & Hope – A Celebration of 70 Years DATE: Thursday, September 10, 2026 LOCATION: The Ivy at Ellis Preserve, Newtown Square, PA WEB & SOCIAL: Website: cgrc.org Instagram: @childguidanceresourcecenters Facebook: @ChildGuidanceResourceCenters LinkedIn: Child Guidance Resource Centers (CGRC) Fathership Foundation — Dr. Jonathan Wilson Jr. In this powerful on-site interview, Loraine Ballard Morrill sits down with Dr. Jonathan Wilson Jr., founder of the Fathership Foundation , for a conversation about survival, resilience, fatherhood and transforming personal adversity into a mission to help others. Wilson shares the extraordinary story of surviving being shot four times and left wheelchair-bound , and how that life-changing experience helped shape his determination to strengthen men, families and communities. Rather than allowing tragedy to define his future, Wilson turned his experience into a catalyst for service and change. Founded in 2013, the Fathership Foundation focuses on strengthening families and communities through fatherhood and parenting support, community education, workforce development, formal education and vocational training. Its work helps participants develop skills, improve employability and create pathways toward greater economic stability and opportunity. Wilson talks about the importance of fathers and positive male role models, the connection between employment and stronger families, and why providing people with education, resources and opportunity can help address generational poverty. It’s an inspiring conversation about overcoming seemingly impossible circumstances—and using a second chance to create opportunities for others. WEB & SOCIAL: Website: fathershipfoundation.org Facebook: Fathership Foundation Instagram: @fathershipfoundation

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  Insight pt. 1: Barbers Who Care, Germantown Avenue Food Truck Festival

  Aug 19, 202610 min

  Barbers Who Care — Mike Monroe For 17 years, Barbers Who Care has been helping Philadelphia children head back to school looking good, feeling confident and ready to learn. In this episode of Insight , Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Mike Monroe, barber and Advisory Board Member of Barbers Who Care , about the organization’s 17th Annual Free Haircut & Educational Resource Fair and why the barber chair can be such a powerful place for mentorship, connection and community. Taking place Sunday, August 23, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at the West Philadelphia YMCA , this year’s event is expected to serve more than 300 children and families with free haircuts for young people ages 5–17, bookbags, school supplies, giveaways and a wide range of educational, health and community resources. Monroe shares how Barbers Who Care has served more than 3,500 young people over its 17-year history and explains why a fresh haircut can help build a child’s confidence at the start of a new school year. He also discusses the special relationship barbers can develop with young people and the role barbershops have long played as trusted gathering places in the Black community. This year’s fair expands its offerings with Big Smiles/Delta dental screenings, Barbershop Books, West Philly Reading Captains and the Child ID Program , along with other resources for families. The event is supported by celebrity barbers from across Philadelphia, host sponsor West Philadelphia YMCA and major sponsor UnitedHealthcare Community Plan . EVENT INFORMATION 17th Annual Barbers Who Care Free Haircut & Educational Resource Fair Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m. West Philadelphia YMCA 5120 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19139 Admission and services are free. Haircuts and children’s dental screenings require parental or guardian consent. WEB & SOCIAL Website: BarbersWhoCare.org Instagram: @barberswhocareinc Facebook: Barbers Who Care Inc. Germantown Avenue Food Truck Festival Food, culture, fitness and community come together when the Germantown Avenue Food Truck Festival returns for its second year on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 1–6 p.m. along the 5400 block of Germantown Avenue , between School House Lane and Coulter Street. In this episode, we’re joined by Bruce Rush, Co-Chair of the Food Truck Festival Committee, and Keith Ellison, President of The Achievement Foundation , to preview this free, family-friendly celebration presented by The Achievement Foundation, the charitable arm of the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. With the theme “Flavor, Fitness & Festivities—A Celebration of Food, Culture & Healthy Living,” the festival will feature more than a dozen food trucks serving everything from soul food and seafood to vegan dishes, tacos, desserts and frozen treats. Visitors can also enjoy live music and dance, fitness and wellness activities, a Kids Fun & Games Village, the Black Art Pavilion curated by October Gallery, a 360 photo booth, community resources, giveaways and more. Entertainment includes the Dobbins High School Mighty Mustangs Band, West Philadelphia High School Dance Showcase, Germantown Friends School Dance Troupe, Max the 4th, Estilo Dance Studio, Will Ellsworth and Batala Philly , along with line dancing, a Kappa Alpha Psi step show and wellness activities. We also talk with Rush and Ellison about why the festival is about much more than great food—it's an opportunity to support local entrepreneurs, showcase Germantown's rich culture, promote healthy living and bring neighbors together. EVENT DETAILS Germantown Avenue Food Truck Festival Saturday, September 12, 2026 1:00–6:00 p.m. 5400 block of Germantown Avenue School House Lane to Coulter Street Philadelphia, PA Admission: FREE ; food and beverages are pay-as-you-go. WEB & SOCIAL Website: GermantownFoodFest.org Social: @germantownfoodfest ABOUT THE ACHIEVEMENT FOUNDATION The Achievement Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through education, service and leadership. Its work supports scholarships, youth mentoring, education and community outreach while providing space for the Kappa League Guide Right Program, the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and other nonprofit partners serving the Germantown community.

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  What's Going On: IBX 2026 Celebrate Caring Sunshine Awards. SpeakOUT

  Aug 12, 202630 min

  On this edition of What’s Going On , we celebrate compassion, creativity, and the next generation of changemakers. First, we spotlight the extraordinary nurses whose care extends far beyond medicine. Koleen Cavanaugh , Chief Marketing Officer at Independence Blue Cross, joins us along with the three recipients of the 2026 Celebrate Caring Sunshine Awards : Sarah Bruno of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Ian Montgomery of Virtua Marlton Hospital, and Madison Schmus of Penn Medicine. Now in its eighth year, Independence Blue Cross’s Celebrate Caring campaign recognizes nurses across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware who go above and beyond for their patients and communities. We hear the inspiring stories behind this year’s honorees—from bringing comfort and dignity to children experiencing trauma and serious illness, to advancing patient safety and nursing innovation, to delivering healthcare directly to people experiencing homelessness, chronic illness, and substance use disorders. The winners also share what inspired them to become nurses and what keeps them committed to compassionate care. Connect: Independence Blue Cross — Celebrate Caring SpeakOUT: Transgender Athletes and Decriminalizing HIV For our monthly SpeakOUT segment, attorney and LGBTQIA+ advocate Angela Giampolo , founder of Giampolo Law Group and widely known as the Philly Gay Lawyer , returns to discuss the controversy over transgender athletes in women’s basketball. Angela also discusses a PA Senate Bill signed into law eliminating Pennsylvania's outdated 1995 statute that automatically elevated misdemeanor prostitution charges to a third-degree felony if the individual was knowingly HIV-positive. Learn More Giampolo Law Group: https://www.giampololaw.com Follow Angela Giampolo Instagram: @yourgaylawyer Facebook: Philly Gay Lawyer TikTok: @Gaylawyer

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  Insight Pt. 2: IBX 2026 Celebrate Caring Sunshine Awards. KidTokio

  Aug 12, 202629 min

  On Part Two of Insight , we celebrate compassion, creativity, and the next generation of changemakers. First, we spotlight the extraordinary nurses whose care extends far beyond medicine. Koleen Cavanaugh , Chief Marketing Officer at Independence Blue Cross, joins us along with the three recipients of the 2026 Celebrate Caring Sunshine Awards : Sarah Bruno of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Ian Montgomery of Virtua Marlton Hospital, and Madison Schmus of Penn Medicine. Now in its eighth year, Independence Blue Cross’s Celebrate Caring campaign recognizes nurses across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware who go above and beyond for their patients and communities. We hear the inspiring stories behind this year’s honorees—from bringing comfort and dignity to children experiencing trauma and serious illness, to advancing patient safety and nursing innovation, to delivering healthcare directly to people experiencing homelessness, chronic illness, and substance use disorders. The winners also share what inspired them to become nurses and what keeps them committed to compassionate care. Then, we turn the mic over to the next generation with Amaya Naté , a Philadelphia Youth Network WorkReady intern with iHeartMedia Philadelphia, who sits down with rising artist KidTokio for a conversation about his journey in music, developing his sound, and finding inspiration. KidTokio shares how he began making music in sixth grade, how a school science project became an award-winning rap, and what’s next for the young artist. It’s an hour celebrating people who are making a difference through caring, creativity, and the courage to pursue their passion . Connect: Independence Blue Cross — Celebrate Caring Instagram: @manitsamaya | @kidtokio

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