Kindness Is One Thing You Can’t Give Away. It Always Comes Back with Patrick Classen - #157

Donna sits down and talks to Patrick Classen, Owener and Foundwer of Besser E.Mersive. Besser E.Mersive,is specifically designed using advanced technology to create an environment that envelops the space and transports the user anywhere. This emerging and promising technology will foster unlimited exploration and understanding of the world by bridging the physical and digital world .

 Donna talks to Vincent Accardi, Vice President of Business Development, National EAP. National EAP was founded more than 35 years ago and our mission stands as strong as ever today: to provide programs and services designed to help employees rise above personal and professional challenges, fulfill their potential, adopt healthier lifestyles and foster personal growth. When you partner with National EAP, you gain immediate access to over 50 customized programs implemented by clinical behavioral specialists and corporate coaches, all highly trained in assessing management and employee issues requiring remediation as well as leadership .development programs that will take your team to the next level.

Donna talks to Dylan  Skolnick, Co-Director of the Cinema Arts Centre. The Cinema Arts Centre (CAC) is Long Island’s premier, year-round, independent and international film showcase and its leading 501(c)3 not-for-profit community cinema. Located on Long Island’s North Shore, just an hour from Manhattan, the CAC is unique in scope and programming, with three state-of-the-art theaters, including a main theater holding nearly 300 seats. Founded by Vic Skolnick, Charlotte Sky and Dylan Skolnick in 1973, the CAC has  over 10,000 members and serves approximately 150,000 individuals each year.

The CAC offers compelling American and international films, restored classics as well as entertaining popular films, adventurous and cutting edge films and a remarkable array of monthly film series, often coordinated with music, art exhibits and more.

Donna chats with Jeffrey L. Reynolds, PhD, President and CEO of Family and Children’s Association (FCA). An experienced, dynamic and committed public health professional, Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Family and Children’s Association (FCA), based in Garden City, NY. Since it began as an orphanage in 1884, Family and Children’s Association (FCA) has been committed to caring for Long Island’s vulnerable children, youth, seniors and families while helping them prepare for successful futures. The organization offers community-based programs for struggling families, at-risk adolescents, vulnerable seniors, and adults with substance use disorders.

Donna talks to Aimee Keegan, Director of Development and Community Relations, ACLD Martin.  Adults and Children with Learning & Developmental Disabilities (ACLD), founded in 1957, is a leading not-for-profit agency on Long Island that proudly supports the needs of people with autism, learning and developmental disabilities, and their families. ACLD’s mission is to provide opportunities for children and adults with autism, learning and developmental disabilities to pursue enviable lives, promote their independence and foster supportive relationships within the community.

Donna chats with Meredith Michaels, Chief Development Officer of Big Brother and Big Sisters of Long Island. Since 1977, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island has believed that every child should have the opportunity to reach his or her full potential, both as individuals and citizens. By doing so, they will not only do well, they will also do great things.

Finally, Donna talks to Leonard Caltabiano, PsyD, CEO of Family of Kidz. Family of Kidz has been a leader in providing services to children and adolescents for over 25 years, including Educational, Speech, Physical, Occupational, Behavioral, and Mental&