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In an effort to beat sudden cardiac death in athletes, The Players Development Academy in Somerset, NJ and St. Peter's University Hospital, have partnered to create The All Heart Program, training athletic coaches to be first responders on the field. Mike O’Neil, Director of the Girls Program at Players Development Academy brings details on the program, which is open to coaches of any sports club and also to individual coaches. For more information, contact James Spaulding, coordinator, the Sim Lab, by phone at 732-745-8600, ext. 5185, or by email at simlab@saintpetersuh.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THAT SUITS YOU is an NYC non-profit that accepts gently worn professional attire and provides it free of charge to qualified men for work and to high school seniors for graduation and prom. Co-founder PK Kersey explains how the program helps men find opportunity and gets them interview ready. thatsuitsyou.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS NAKED MIND: CONTROL ALCOHOL, FIND FREEDOM, DISCOVER HAPPINESS & CHANGE YOUR LIFE by author Annie Grace, provides a clear path to a healthier relationship with alcohol without scare tactics, pain, or rules.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New York City Police Foundation is the only organization authorized to raise funds on behalf of the NYPD. President and CEO Susan Birnbaum discusses current counter-terrorism initiatives, community relationships and new technology they've helped build at the NYPD. For more, visit nycpolicefoundation.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIGITAL DISRUPTION: Future of Work, Skills, Leadership, Education and Careers in a Digital World by Dr. Tracey Wilen, has insights about how artificial intelligence workplace diversity and independence are changing traditional careers, and give us an opportunity to shape own paths. For more, visit traceywilen.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The charitable legal fund, The Bronx Freedom Fund, is being scaled up to a national level, as the Bail Project. Co-Founder Robin Steinberg how the bail system was designed vs. how it operates. For more visit bronxfreedomfund.org and bailproject.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE CROSSROADS OF SHOULD AND MUST: FIND AND FOLLOW YOUR PASSION by artist and author Elle Luna provides the tools and inspiration you need to start your incredible life change. For more, visit elleluna.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney Jay Freireich, of Brach Eichler L.L.C. in Roseland, New Jersey, discusses the do’s and don’ts of estate planning. For more, visit bracheichler.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The non-profit Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep trains, educates, and mobilizes professional photographers to provide portraits for families facing the untimely death of an infant. Co-Founder Cheryl Haggard and Regional Coordinator Sharon Nord tell us their story and how they help honor the life of a child. For more, nowIlaymedowntosleep.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meaningful Work: A Quest to Do Great Business, Find Your Calling, and Feed Your Soul, by chocolate entrepreneur Shawn Askinosie, is a book of stories and practical steps to find your personal vocation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pilots to the Rescue's mission is to save potential pets facing euthanasia, using an advanced rescue flight system. Founder Michael Schneider talks about their network of volunteers. Their 2018 fundraising calendar features 106.7 Lite-FM's Christine Nagy! pilotstotherescue.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE SPECTRUM OF HOPE: An Optimistic and New Approach to Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias, by Dr. Gayatri Devi, offers perspective on how and why it's important for patients to maintain their dignity even as their personality begins to change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Operation smile is a non-profit medical service organization providing cleft lip and palate repair surgeries worldwide. Sr. VP of Medical Affairs Dr. Ruben Ayala brings stories about how the program reaches far and wide to provide life changing care. More details at operationsmile.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts has offered outstanding arts and arts education programs at affordable prices for more than 60 years. Director Jon Yanofsky previews the 2017-18 season in their temporary home at the Kumble Theater. BrooklynCenter.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HIDING IN THE BATHROOM: An introvert's road map to getting out there, when you'd rather stay home by Morra Aarons-Mele, is a guide for solving networking anxiety, and she explains how introverts can use their natural instincts to build their careers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veterinarian Dr. Ann Hohenhaus of Animal Medical Center returns to answer questions on ear, nose, throat and eye issues in dogs and cats. Animal Medical Center is an internationally recognized non-profit veterinary hospital at 510 East 62nd Street. More at AMCNY.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best Buddies International is the world's largest non-profit focused on assisting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and through their Best Buddies Jobs program, helping clients find work and independence. Director of Expansion Vallye Adams talks about their new center in Bergen County, NJ. Bestbuddies.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Winter Activity Center in Vernon, NJ is the first and only non-profit facility in the country dedicated to improving the lives, health and fitness of youth, through winter sports. CEO & Founder Schone Malliet tells us program basics and how kids can get involved. Find out more at winter4kids.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Peraino, former Newsweek Bureau Chief and expert on North Korea, China and the Korean Peninsula, joins to discuss his new book A FORCE SO SWIFT: Mao, Truman, and the Birth of Modern China, 1949. We'll talk about what we learned from the Korean War, and what's the next move for the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 14th Street Y's Artistic Director of Arts & Culture, Ronit Muszkatblit, has a backstage pass to The Theater's 2017-18 season. The 14th St. Y's education, recreation and arts programs serve more than 20,000 people annually and the Y has a 128-year history of serving New Yorkers downtown. More at 14streety.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.