November 22, 2025. Peg Wright, Founder and CEO of The Center for Great Expectations and 2025 Russ Berrie Making A Difference honoree, joins Steve Adubato to discuss her non-profit’s mission to break the cycle of homelessness and addiction by providing comprehensive care to marginalized, pregnant, and parenting individuals.
October 18, 2025. Steve Adubato is joined by Michaela White, the National Grand Catholic Forensic League Speech Champion, and Saul Grullon, National Speech and Debate Association District Coach of the Year, to celebrate their achievements and discuss the importance of mentorship for student success.
October 4, 2025. Steve Adubato is joined by three Russ Berrie Making A Difference Award honorees to discuss their innovative solutions for a sustainable future. Panelists Include: Jose German-Gomez, Founder, Northeast Earth Coalition and 2023 Russ Berrie Making A Difference honoree Kim Gaddy, Founder and Director, The South Ward Environmental Alliance and 2021 Russ Berrie Making A Difference honoree Ron Hine, Founding Member and Executive Director, Fund For A Better Waterfront and 2024 Russ Berrie Making A Difference honoree
September 26, 2025. Steve Adubato and Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico go on-location to the NJ Sharing Network's 15th Annual 5K Celebration of Life, to hear powerful stories from attendees highlighting the profound impact of organ and tissue donation on their lives, loved ones, and communities.
September 6, 2025. Steve Adubato goes on-location to the NJ Sharing Network 5K Celebration of Life to speak with Carolyn Welsh, President and CEO of NJ Sharing Network, about the legacy of the event as it marks its 15th anniversary.
August 6, 2025. Steve Adubato is joined by Idana Goldberg, PhD, CEO of The Russell Berrie Foundation, to discuss leaders making a difference in New Jersey and the foundation’s commitment to creating a safe space for the Jewish community.
July 28, 2025. Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico sits down with Trinity Jagdeo, 2024 Russ Berrie Making A Difference Honoree and Founder of From We Can’t to We Can, to discuss her inclusive book series and the importance of representation for those with disabilities.
July 19, 2025. Steve Adubato is joined by John El-Maraghy, Co-Founder of Archangel Raphael’s Mission (ARM), to discuss how his non-profit prioritizes health, hospitality, and hygiene for those experiencing homelessness in North and Central Jersey.
June 10, 2025. Candi Carter, Founder of We’ve Got Friends, sits down with Steve Adubato to discuss how her non-profit provides inclusive social spaces for teens and young adults with disabilities.
May 31, 2025. Bernie Flynn, CEO of Mercer Street Friends, joins Steve Adubato to discuss federal cuts to SNAP benefits and the importance of providing nutritious choices to the vulnerable communities they serve.
