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Jersey Magazine with Jim Monaghan

Jersey Magazine with Jim Monaghan

Jersey Magazine with Jim Monaghan

Learn About the Teen Think Tank Project

By Jim Monaghan

The Teen Think Tank Project is a student-run research institute that fosters critical thinking, research, and problem-solving skills that empower students to become future change-makers.

Matt DeSantis is the CEO and co-founder of Teen Think Tank, and he joins Jim Monaghan this morning on Jersey Magazine to talk about how the project started, and how it has grown.

The Teen Think Tank Project

Founded in 2009, Teen Think Tank Project is designed to develop today’s teens into tomorrow’s leaders who will create a more positive and sustainable world for everyone.  Their programs provide the next generation of leaders and advocates with the academic, emotional and practical skills needed to not only understand today’s societal issues, but also change them.  

From Jim and Matt’s conversation, here are some helpful links for you –

Walk To Defeat Alzheimer’s fundraising page

Teen Think Tank Project website

  • Greetings from the Garden State - We're Talking (High End) Moonshine!

    This morning on our Greetings From the Garden State segment, host Mike Ham brings us to the world of moonshine.

    More specifically, high end moonshine through Saint Luna Spirits.

  • Add One Warm Coat To You Back-To-School Checklist

    This morning on Jersey Magazine, Jim Monaghan is joined by Beth Amodio, the President and CEO of One Warm Coat, a national non-profit organization that provides free coats to children and adults in need while promoting volunteerism and environmental sustainability.

    One Warm Coat

    Since 1992, One Warm Coat has facilitated more than 50,000 coat drives across the country, collecting 8.3 million coats that have been distributed through more than 1,500 nonprofit partners, while keeping 21 million pounds out of landfills.

    As summer fades and anticipation of a new school year looms, parents are busy with the usual preparations. Buying new school supplies, scheduling haircuts, and adjusting sleep schedules are the obvious tasks on the back-to-school checklist. However, there’s a crucial element that can be added to this annual ritual; an opportunity to teach our children about the power of giving back. In addition to resetting routines and refreshing wardrobes, parents should consider donating outgrown or unused coats for a worthy cause.

    According to the latest statistics, 37.9 million or 11.5% of all Americans now live in poverty, struggling to afford basic necessities. That includes 11 million children according to the Children’s Defense Fund which adds that childhood poverty plays an instrumental role in impairing a child’s ability and capacity to learn, build skills, and succeed academically.

    Beth and Jim talk about how you can join One Warm Coat in their efforts here in New Jersey.

  • Rock N Ruff

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    Hermey getting loves from our engineer Bill

    Rock N’ Ruff is back with another amazing pup from Northstar Pet Rescue – (one of my favorite rescue groups to work with) HERMEY! It’s Terrie Carr, DHA Top Dog and puppy lover- Now, let me tell you about this amazing little guy, who is a perfect Chihuahua. If you like the Chi’s (but think they are a little loud and bossy….) Hermey is perfection.

    A young dog, Hermey is sweet, very gentle, and shy and loves the company of other dogs. He must go to a home with a doggie buddy to show him the ropes and help him build his confidence. Hermey is in a foster home and comes to life when he plays with the dogs at home, running, playing, and having a ball. And did I mention, he is gorgeous?

    Check Out Hermey’s Video

    Hermey also requires some patience to bring him out of his shell. He is very reserved and will need some time to settle in, but he is a very gentle soul.

    If you would like information on adopting Hermey, please reach out to Northstar Pet Rescue

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    Hermey at his filming

     

    Photo Credit- Joe Frazz
    Hermey at WDHA Adoption Day in June  

    Hermey would make a fantastic family member.  Gentle, sweet, loyal, and loving. What could be better? I’m so amazed he has been with Northstar since the spring and has not found his family yet! He’s such a good boy! 

    Check out more of our Rock N’ Ruff Adoptables and pet content in the links below! 

  • Coach Sheets Ride In

    Jeremy Sheetinger is the head baseball coach atGeorgia Gwinnett Colleg where he led the Grizz Gang to the 2021 NAIA National Championship.

    These quick hits may, on the surface, be geared toward his fellow baseball coaches, but his motivational message can easily be applied to the classroom, workplace, and your personal relationships.

    This week, Coach Sheets reminds us that how we act as leaders often determines how our team responds. It’s kind of a “think before you act/react” type of mentality.

  • Local Look

    Looking for something fun to do in the area? Chris Swendeman has you covered with this week’s Local Look.

    There are always so many fun events happening in our local communities.  Check out what’s in store for this week in New Jersey.

    • Enjoy a summer Sunday afternoon in Pompton Lakes for their Community Day. The event takes place today from 7 AM to 9 PM with plenty of family fun, including food trucks, vendors, live music, fireworks, and so much more.
    • The theme of community fun continues today with a celebration in Netcong. There will be live music, a cornhole tournament you can sign up for, local vendors, and much more to see and do. That’s today from noon to 5 PM. Tickets are just $5 and if you’re under 5 or over 65, admission is free.
    • And spend part of the long summer weekend enjoying a great Italian festival in Lodi. It’s the 109th annual St. Joseph’s Feast today and tomorrow from 4 to 10 PM. They’ll have festival foods, accordion music, and raffles. Admission is free. The event takes place on 40 Spring Street. Learn more at saintjosephsociety.org.

     

    And that’s your Local Look for this week on The Jersey Magazine.  If you’d like your event to be featured on The Local Look, you can email us at [email protected].  See you next week on 105.5 WDHA.

Questions or comments about the show? We would love to hear from you. Email us at [email protected].

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