Check out this great Video our boy "Manny on the Streets" did for "Team in Training" we featured Team in Training a couple months ago on the Community Council, if you missed the interview CLICK HERE to listen to it again!
Wanna see more videos from Manny?? Check out his VIP page RIGHT HERE!
This week on the Community Council it's all about kids!
First we spoke with Casey from the East Valley YMCA. The YMCA is a great organization that has been around for a very long time. America's 2,663 YMCAs serve more than 20.2 million people each year, uniting men, women and children of all ages, races, faiths, backgrounds, abilities and income levels. At the heart of community life across America, mission-driven YMCAs are a place to belong and to live the values that guide and unite our members: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
We also talked about their Healthy Kids Day on April 12th. Make sure to check out your local YMCA on April 12th and to experience a great event all about being healthy and fit!
Their mission is to provide training and support for students who aspire to enhance their creative talents. Each and every child desires freedom to creatively express themselves. We provide an environment that encourages freedom of expression, serves as a resource for families, and empowers via education. Make sure to check out their website, and the blog below about a great Camp they are having!!!
We also featured next weeks guest. Bob Saget!!!! Bob is working with a great organization called Scleroderma Research Foundation. The SRF and its ever-growing group of national Cure Advocates have produced hundreds of events promoting scleroderma awareness and have raised millions of dollars for critical disease research
They have an AMAZING event coming up called "Cool Comedy, Hot Cuisine" Here's some info on it, check out their website RIGHT HERE! And next weeks interview which is not only for a great cause but Bob is really funny!
The Los Angeles Cool Comedy - Hot Cuisine will take place at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Wednesday, April 16, 2008.
Musical guest John Mayer will be featured along with host Bob Saget, comedians Jeff Ross and Sarah Silverman, plus other very special guests. Space is limited and tickets are on sale NOW.
Tupac Shakur's School for The Performing Arts is coming to L.A.!
The TuOur mission is to provide training and support for students who aspire to enhance their creative talents. Each and every child desires freedom to creatively express themselves. We provide an environment that encourages freedom of expression, serves as a resource for families, and empowers via education.
First we spoke with Tobias Forrest, Toby is an Actor, Painter, musician and a true motivating force!!!! Check out his life story, trust me it will change your outlook on life! Check out Tobias's band CityZen RIGHT HERE!!!
Tobias also does with with -Von Dutch has as an Artist In Residency program supporting Toby, Prophet and other upcoming talent.
After that we spoke with The Army. There are a ton of misconceptions about The Army, but check out what that Army could do for you and how it can change your lif!!!
Last but not least we also spoke with R&B Singer and Broadway Star Mya. Mya is working with the North Shore Animal League America, which is the largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization in the world. Since 1944, The League's mission has been saving the lives of pets through adoption, rescue, spay/neuter and advocacy initiatives. Every year, the League reaches across the country to rescue, nurture and adopt nearly 20,000 pets into happy and loving homes.
Mya is heading up the Tour for Life which will have mobile adoptions that are going to be traveling all across the country!!! Check out their website and the show to find out more information!!!
This Week on the Community Council we spoke with The Easter Seals and discussed everything Autism!!
Easter Seals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for more than 85 years. From child development centers to physical rehabilitation and job training for people with disabilities, Easter Seals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals.
Life Rolls On is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that exists to be a grassroots resource that provides hope and is an advocate on behalf of young people whose lives have been affected by spinal cord injury (SCI). LRO is the story of the able-bodied and disabled coming together to motivate each other with the inspirational message of achievement in the face of extreme adversity.
Jesse Billuaer has an amazing story and can also be seen in a documentry called "Jesse's Story" Check out the trailer here!!!
