Best New York State Community Action Associations Podcasts (2025)

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Weatherization Works: NYSWDA's Role in Safer, Warmer Homes 31:04

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S3E2 – Weatherization Works: NYSWDA's Role in Safer, Warmer Homes ----more---- In our second episode of Season 3, we're joined by Andy Stone, Executive Director of the New York State Weatherization Directors Association (NYSWDA), to explore the often-overlooked world of weatherization and its powerful impact on families, communities, and the enviro…

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Head Start: Building Foundations for the Future 41:42

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In our first episode of Season 3, we sit down with Tia Nunziato, Early Childhood Program/Human Resources Officer at the Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO), and Marianne Suchocki, Associate Deputy Director at Fulmont Community Action Agency. During this conversation, Heidi, Tia, and Marianne explore the transformative impact of Head Start in N…

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New York's Housing Challenges 47:14

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In our second episode of Season, 2 we sit down with Mike Borges, Executive Director of the NYS Rural Housing Coalition, and Josiah Lamp, Director of Housing and Community Development at Chautauqua Opportunities and Board President for the NYS Rural Housing Coalition. In this conversation, they delve into the pressing issues surrounding the preserva…

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Creating a Trauma-Informed Organization 49:06

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In the first episode of Season 2, we sit down with Tina Zerbian, CEO at Connecting Communities in Action, and Wendy Robords, Director of Culture and Workforce Development at Pro Action of Steuben and Yates. Tina and Wendy discuss the steps they’ve taken to make their Community Action Agencies (CAA) more trauma-informed, and provide helpful tips and…

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Affirming Fatherhood 1:03:46

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In this episode, we sit down with Jacki Evans, Parent Engagement and Male Involvement Coordinator for Head Start/Early Head Start at PEACE, Inc.; Scott Leach, Director of Fatherhood Initiatives and Community Engagement at NYC Department of Youth & Community Development; and Al Meyers, Safe Harbor Coordinator at Connecting Communities in Action. Jac…

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Addressing Food Insecurity 47:05

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In this episode, we sit down with Chris Ehlers, Seneca Programs & Food Security Director, Community Action Programs Cayuga/Seneca, and Lisa Gardner-Goodrow, Community Outreach Program Director, JCEO of Clinton & Franklin Counties, to discuss addressing food insecurity in their communities. Hear from Chris and Lisa about their innovative programs an…

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NYSCAA’s Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) 44:19

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In this month's episode, we sit down with Andrea Bernard, Adult & Youth Services Manager at PEACE, Inc.; Melinda Daniels, Executive Assistant at Community Action of Orleans & Genesee; and Janelle Hartwell, Community Services Director at Delaware Opportunities, Inc. to discuss NYSCAA's Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI). Hear from Andrea, Melinda, and…

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Housing Programs and Solutions 58:49

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In this month's episode, we sit down with Maureen Abbott, Executive Director of Tioga Opportunities, Inc.; Danielle Harrington, CEO of Tompkins Community Action; and Michele McKeon & Charlie Quinn, the Chief Operating Officer & Executive Director of RECAP. Listen to Maureen, Danielle, Michele & Charlie speak about the housing needs in their communi…

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Getting to Know Community Action 53:11

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In this inaugural episode, we sit down with Greg Richards, Executive Director of Cortland County Community Action Program, Inc. (CAPCO), Diane Hewitt-Johnson, CEO of Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc., and Renee Hungerford, Executive Director of Community Action of Orleans and Genesee; all who are members of NYSCAA’s board of directors. Renee, Greg, an…