March 18, 2026. Chip Paillex, President and Founder of America’s Grow-a-Row and 2010 Russ Berrie Making A Difference Awardee, joins Steve Adubato to discuss how the organization addresses food insecurity by planting, harvesting, and distributing free fresh produce across New Jersey and the United States.
March 10, 2026. Steve Adubato talks with Michele Adubato, CEO of The North Ward Center and Founder of The Center for Autism, about the services The Center for Autism provides to help adults with autism live independently, build careers, and improve emotional well-being.
February 14, 2026. Steve Adubato and a panel of experts sit down to discuss New Jersey’s fight against food insecurity and its impact on community health and well-being. Panelists Include: Jennifer Apostol, Director, REPLENISH Begum Malali, Director, Food Security Initiatives, Jewish Family Services of Atlantic & Cape May Counties Cara Gabris, Chief of Staff, Community FoodBank of NJ
January 24, 2026. Karen Millican, Chief Commercial Officer of JoyDew, joins Steve Adubato to explore how housing, employment, and social support empowers young adults on the autism spectrum.
December 24, 2025. Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico sits down with Heather Andersen, President & CEO of Special Olympics New Jersey, and Mike Stigers, President & CEO of Wakefern Food Corp., to discuss how partnerships between non-profit and corporate organizations can better the community in meaningful ways.
December 20, 2025. Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of Russ Berrie Making A Difference Award Honorees who are using their voices to make waves in their community — proving that the next generation isn’t waiting for change, they’re leading it. Panelists Include: Trinity Jagdeo, Founder, From You Can’t to You Can and 2024 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree Emma Joy, Founder, Girls Helping Girls Period and 2021 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree Mark Leschinksky, Founder, Student World Impact Film Festival and 2025 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Honoree [...]
December 17, 2025. Jon Katz, President and CEO of Bestwork Industries for the Blind, joins Steve Adubato to discuss challenges facing visually impaired individuals in the workforce and how his organization empowers them through accessibility and innovative technology.
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
