Bringing awareness to local issues, and connecting volunteers with opportunities to make a difference.
WFUV is supported by a community of caring people. And we're committed to supporting community organizations doing good work in the NY area. We spotlight an issue every quarter. If you have a theme suggestion, contact our Community Advisory Board at sac@wfuv.org.
Healthy Aging
Everyone should have a chance to live a long and healthy life. With that in mind, this winter, WFUV's Strike a Chord campaign is focusing on healthy aging.
Some of the organizations working to promote healthy aging in our area:
- Riverdale Senior Services
- Neighborhood Shopp
- SAGE Centers
- Queens Community House
- Carter Burden Network
- The Bridge
- Silver Source
- At Home in Greenwich
- Bay Ridge Center
- Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation
- Selfhelp Community Services
- Montefiore Einstein Center for the Aging Brain
Audio announcements from the campaign:
- Riverdale Senior Services
- Neighborhood Shopp
- SAGE Centers
- Queens Community House
- Carter Burden Network
- The Bridge
- Silver Source
- At Home in Greenwich
- Bay Ridge Center
- Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation
- Selfhelp Community Services
- Montefiore Einstein Center for the Aging Brain
PREVIOUSLY:
Autism Acceptance -- Fall, 2018
Some of the organizations working toward autism acceptance in our area:
- Actionplay
- ASPEN NJ
- Atlas Foundation for Autism
- Extreme Kids and Crew
- Felicity House
- Kennedy Children’s Center
- Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism (NSSA)
- NEXT for AUTISM
- Play4Autism
- REACH Swim Academy
- Rockland Independent Living Center (BRiDGES)
- Spectrum Warriors, Inc.
Audio announcements from the campaign:
- Play4Autism
- Atlas Foundation
- Felicity House
- Extreme Kids and Crew
- Spectrum Warriors
- REACH Swim Academy
- NEXT for AUTISM
- Actionplay
- Kennedy Children's Center
- NSSA
- BRiDGES
- ASPEN
Watch our panel discussion on autism acceptance, produced in conjunction with BronxNet Television.
Reducing Waste - Spring, 2018
From disposable coffee cups to worn-out kitchen cabinets, a lot of what many of us throw out each day, adds up to a whole lot of landfill. This Spring, WFUV’s Strike a Chord campaign is focusing its attention on reducing waste.
Some of the organizations supporting waste reduction in our area:
- Riverkeeper
- Recycle-A-Bicycle
- Table to Table
- Lower East Side Ecology Center
- Vintage Thrift Shop
- Food Rescue US
- Green Tree Textile Recycling NYC
- Big Reuse
- FabScrap
Audio announcements from the campaign:
- Riverkeeper
- Recycle-A-Bicycle
- Table to Table
- Lower East Side Ecology Center
- Vintage Thift Shop
- Food Rescue US
- Green Tree Textile Recycling NYC
- Big Reuse
- FabScrap
Watch our panel discussion on reducing waste, produced in conjunction with BronxNet Television.
Children in Foster Care - Winter, 2018
From becoming a foster parent to simply being a mentor, there are many ways to help foster children in need. Kids in foster care can face a variety of challenges, especially older kids who face "aging out" out of the system without knowing what they're next step will be.
Some of the organizations supporting children in foster care in our area:
- Little Flower
- Lawyers for Children
- SCO Family of Services
- CASA NYC
- Adoptive & Foster Family Coalition
- Hearts to Homes
- Graham Windham
- The New York Foundling
- Family Services of Westchester
- You Gotta Believe
- CASA for Children -- Passaic County
- Leake & Watts
- Cardinal McCloskey Community Services
- The Felix Organization
- New Alternatives for Children
- One Simple Wish
Audio announcements from the campaign:
- Little Flower
- Little Flower
- Lawyers for Children
- SCO Family of Services
- CASA NYC
- Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition
- Hearts to Homes
- Graham Windham
- Cardinal McCloskey Community Services
- The New York Foundling
- You Gotta Believe
- Family Services of Westchester
- CASA for Children -- Passaic County
- Leake and Watts
- The Felix Organization
Watch our panel discussion on kids in foster care, produced in conjunction with BronxNet Television.
Combatting Drug Addiction - Fall, 2017
Drug addiction can tear families apart, and it's something that knows no boundaries. The disease has reached epidemic levels across the United States. This Fall, WFUV's Strike a Chord campaign highlights organizations fighting drug abuse.
Audio announcements from the campaign:
- Drug Crisis in Our Backyard
- Road Recovery
- BIG VPassaic County CASA for Childrenision Foundation
- The Slate Project
- Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
- Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
- Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
- The Courage to Speak Foundation
- CANDLE Rockland
- Shatterproof
- The Center for Motivation & Change
- Montefiore's Division of Substance Abuse
- Caron Treatment Centers
- My Child is an Addict: A Parent-to-Parent Podcast
Healthy Kids - Spring, 2017
Studies show that healthy children get better grades, attend school more often and behave better in class.
Audio announcements from the campaign:
- Wellness in the Schools
- Actionplay
- America SCORES
- Family YMCA at Tarrytown
- Bronx Nutrition and Fitness Initiative for Teens (B'N Fit)
- Action for Healthy Kids
- KEEN New York
- KEEN New York
Watch our panel discussion on children's health, produced in conjunction with BronxNet Television.
Coping with Grief - Winter, 2017
Losing a loved one and dealing with grief can be extremely difficult. Here are some local programs that help people cope with some of life’s most challenging times:
- A Caring Hand
- Imagine
- Hope After Loss
- CaringKind
- Family Service League
- Bereavement Center of Westchester
- The Dinner Party
- Montefiore Healing Loss Workshop
Audio announcements from the campaign:
- A Caring Hand
- Hope After Loss#1
- Imagine#1
- Imagine#2
- Bereavement Center of Westchester
- Hope After Loss#2
- Family Service League
Watch our panel discussion on coping with loss, produced in conjunction with BronxNet Television.
Our Strike a Chord campaign on Coping with Loss was recently recognized with a New York State Broadcasters Association Serving New York Award. WFUV News Director George Bodarky and Campaign Manager Blaine Kaniewski accepted the honor at a May 5, 2017 ceremony. They were joined by WFUV Community Advisory Board Chair Suzanne McGillicuddy and WFUV Assistant News Director Robin Shannon.
Veterans Returning Home - Fall, 2016
The road to reintegration can be difficult for veterans. We turned a spotlight on organizations that help vets readjust to life on the home front, including providing assistance in finding a job.
Audio announcements from the campaign:
- Jericho Project #1
- Jericho Project #2
- Jericho Project #3
- The Mission Continues #1
- The Mission Continues #2
- American Corporate Partners
- The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at NYU Langone Medical Center
- Fordham Veterans Initiative
Art as Therapy - Summer, 2016
The arts can play an important role in the rehabilitation of those who have suffered both mental and physical trauma, from stroke sufferers to survivors of domestic violence.
Watch our panel discussion on art therapy, produced in conjunction with BronxNet Television.
Audio announcements from the campaign:
- A Free Bird
- A Free Bird
- Clay Art Center
- Clay Art Center
- Montefiore Creative Art Therapy
- South East Consortium
- Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley
- Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley
- Art Therapy Outreach Center
- Art Therapy Outreach Center
- Arts for Healing
- Arts for Healing
- The Creative Center
- The Creative Center
- Hebrew Home at Riverdale
- Hebrew Home at Riverdale
- Hebrew Home at Riverdale
- Hebrew Home at Riverdale
- Artworks Foundation
- Artworks Foundation
- Artworks Foundation
- Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation
- Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation
Mentors for At-Risk Youth - Winter, 2016
You can't underestimate the value of positive role models in the lives of young people, especially those at risk.
Watch our panel discussion on at-risk youth, produced in conjunction with BronxNet Television. Read more about the panel.
Family Caregivers - Fall, 2015
When you're faced with having to care for a sick or disabled loved one, you're bound to encounter a set of new responsibilities - many of which might be unfamiliar or intimidating.
Some of the organizations supporting family caregivers in our area:
- Heights and Hills
- Friends In Deed
- RiverSpring Health
- Family Services of Westchester
- AARP New York
- CaringKind
- Alzheimer's Association
- LiveOnNY
- Caregiver Support Program - Montefiore Medical Center
- Independence Care System
- The Center for Family Support
- Visions - Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
- Services Now for Adult Persons, Inc.
- Queens Community House
- New York Memory Center
- Visiting Nurse and Hospice of Fairfield County
- Parent to Parent of New York State
- ArchCare
- Parkinson's Disease Foundation