Christine Riddick is the assistant to the director at Neighborhoods United Against Drugs (NUAD): a community-based organization with a mission to reduce substance use disorder, chronic illness, violence, the spread of HIV/AIDS, and teen pregnancy.

Christine joins the show to further discuss the initiative of NUAD, and to talk about the different programs and services they offer to the community.

Christine Riddick | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 11.25.24

Ashley Jimenez is the executive director of "The Center for Hope": a city-funded homeless shelter whose mission is to move people forward with care and hope. They provide beds, food, and community resources to those experiencing homelessness. Antonio Clark is a current participant in The Center for Hope.

They both join the show to talk about the services The Center for Hope provides to the community, and to further discuss their initiative.

Ashley Jimenez & Antonio Clark | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton -11.25.24

Eric Reed is the Vice President of State Government Affairs for Pennsylvania & Delaware at Verizon. Sarah Huffman is a reporter at Technical.ly:  an organization that runs several outlets focusing on tech news, serving markets in New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Delaware, and the District of Columbia.

They both join the show to discuss Verizon's franchise agreement with the city, and the initiative to bring internet to 183 recreation centers in the Philadelphia area. Sarah wrote this story about the rec centers project, and she talks about why having internet in accessible places is important.

Sarah Huffman & Eric Reed | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 11.27.24

Rose Richardson is the executive director for the West Philadelphia Senior Community Center (WPSCC): a senior care center in West Philly that provides an array of services and programs for seniors in the community. 

Rose joins the show to talk about the various programs and services WPSCC has to offer to the senior community in West Philadelphia.

Rose Richardson | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 11.26.24

Bertha Martin Nagbee is the President of the Advisory Council at tt the West Philadelphia Senior Center (WPSCC): a senior care center in West Philly that provides an array of services and programs for seniors in the community. 

Bertha joins the show to talk about how people can access services at WPSCC, what the criteria is to qualify for the benefits they offer, and much more.

Bertha Martin Nagbee | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 11.26.24

Linda Roundtree is the Medicare Sales Rep. for Keystone First's VIP Choice: a health plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the Pennsylvania Medicaid program.

Linda joins the show to talk about the various benefits that come with Keystone First's VIP Choice program, which includes gym memberships, a $200 debit card to purchase healthy foods from the grocery store, meals for up to two weeks after being released from the hospital, transportation to doctor's appointments, and much more.

Linda Roundtree | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 11.26.24

Bryant Greene is the CEO of Always Best Care: a home health care service. Bryant is also a weekend host here at WURD Radio, hosting the "Did You Know Show", every Saturday at 4:00pm. 

Bryant joins the show to further discuss Always Best Care's initiative to help keep seniors in their homes. He also talks about the various services that they have to offer to the community.

Bryant Greene | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 11.26.24

Sung Young Yun is the Community Outreach Coordinator at Philadelphia Corporation for Againg (PCA): an organization that supports older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers through services that promote independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Sung joins the show to talk about the multiple services PCA offers like caregiver support, home repairs, transportation, meals and nutrition, and much more.

Sung Young Yun | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 11.26.24

Tiara Waterman is the Patient Recruitment Manager at "Flourish": an industry-leading clinical trial company with expertise in, and a deliberate focus on, 3 therapeutic areas; Cardiovascular/Metabolic/Kidney, Neuroscience, and Infectious Diseases

Tiara joins the show to talk about what she does at Flourish, the importance of brian health, the importance of clinical trials, and much more.

Tiara Waterman | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 11.26.24

Robert Wilford is the Medicare Brooker representing Jefferson Health Plans: an organization that offers a wide range of affordable Medicare Advantage plans in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. 

Roberts joins the show to talk about the annual enrollment period for Jefferson Health plans, what he does at Jefferson Health, and the importance of reviewing plans for 2025 benefits.

Robert Wilford | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 11.26.24

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