Our guest is Dave Barto, from Align Western New York -- a Social Welfare Organization dedicated to providing people in the Niagara Frontier region access to goods, services and housing they may not be able to secure on their own.

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Dr. Alpa Patel joins us to discuss the VOICES of Black Women -- a study led by the American Cancer Society. The focus of this study is to better understand cancer and other health conditions among Black women. Participation in VOICES involves completing an online health and life history survey at enrollment and updating information twice a year for at least 30 years. Results from this study will help inform how to improve the health of Black women for generations to come.

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The Western New York Mountain Bicycling Association is a non-profit association whose mission is to create, enhance, and preserve trail opportunities in Western New York State for mountain bikers and hikers everywhere to enjoy. Our guest is Media Director Nik Barnum.

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Pastor Darcy and representatives of Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Depew join the show to talk about their Child Development Center and Adult Day Health Center. The adult program provides a safe, nurturing environment for adults who require assistance in daily living and who benefit from socialization in a structured program. The children's program provideds high quality, affordable childcare for infants from age 6 weeks through school agers up to age 12. Lord of Life is licensed by New York State OCFS and contract with the Department of Social Services.

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Lindsay Brauer Dzielski is our guest from COT Neighbors United. They are a grassroots group of citizens from the City of Tonawanda dedicated to making a difference in their community through various citizen-led initiatives. Their Mission is to develop and implement creative community-based strategies to build strong neighborhoods, improve the quality of life for residents, families and neighbors by working together on projects that will enhance the physical image of the city, enhance the condition of homes, playgrounds and public spaces and instill a sense of neighborhood pride and social engagement. Learn about their organization and upcoming event on 9/21/24.

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Anne Nowak, from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention joins the show to discuss their mission as a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death. AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss.

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Rachelyn Noworyta, from Locust Street Art joins the show to discuss their organization that offers a variety of Community Supported free studio arts classes from age 4 to senior adult, low-cost specialized workshops and custom services to our community and beyond.

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Brian Flagler is our guest this week to help us learn about the MassiveLAN chapter of LANFest and their fundraising efforts for FeedMore WNY's Capital Campaign. MassiveLAN is Western New York's Largest BYOC (Bring your own Computer/Console) LAN Party Event. Attendees and streamers come from far and wide to hang out and enjoy video games, board games, classic arcade games, and other fun mini-game activities, through a weekend long event filled with tournaments, casual play, and more! Players of all ages are welcome to attend, and MassiveLAN provides both a competitive, and casual atmosphere for all.

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