This week on In Focus, we sit down with Anita Fischer of TCCEED, along with interns Mikael Baltodano and Kendrick Braynen. TCCEED aims to keep employees on the Treasure Coast by connecting them with employers.One of the ways they do that is through their summer internship program. Together, we talk about the intern's experience so far, and how their internships have shaped their career ambitions. We also talk about the importance of keeping workers local, and why it's important to invest in our youth.

On this week's episode of In Focus, we are joined by Sara MacDonald, Terri Zuidema, and Karen Cartmill of the St. Lucie extension of UF/IFAS, a non-profit wing of UF which focuses on educating the public on agriculture, plants, and more.Together, we talk about their mission, the master gardeners, and their upcoming pollinator survey, which leans on the public to help identify the county's pollinator population.

On this week's episode of In Focus, presented by IRSC Public Media, we sit down with Sue Curtis and Liz Bahl of the Learning Alliance, a treasure-coast-based non-profit aimed at increasing literacy in schools. Together, we talk about a literacy crisis in America, the programs they have to help keep our students at grade level, and why it's so important to not let a child fall behind.

On this week's episode of In Focus, we sit down with Bob Calhoun of Habitat for Humanity of St. Lucie County, a local non-profit dedicated to fighting the rising tide of unaffordable housing on the Treasure Coast.The group works tirelessly through its expansive range of programs to get people who normally couldn't afford shelter into a home. Together, Bob and I talk the challenges both they and the people they serve face in their mission, and who they are working to fix it one person at a time.

This week on In Focus, presented by IRSC Public Media, we sit down with Noel DeValle of Martin County's Police Athletic League. The local non-profit works with the sheriff's office to help kids stay on a good path through a wide variety of sports-centric programs.Together, we talk the importance of building good values, why creating a good relationship with authority is critical, and more.

This week on In Focus, we sit down with DDs4Vets, a local non-profit dedicated to providing our veteran community with the resources they need as they readjust to civilian life.Together, we learn about their service dog program, which connects veterans who suffer PTSD or other mental health issues with their very own service dog, something that helps ground them and start the journey to heal.

This week on In Focus, we sit down with Leslie McKenzie with the Heritage Center and Indian River Citrus Museum and Michelle Wagner, a genealogy librarian with Indian River County. Together, we talk about the deep and rich history of the center and the many stories that have been passed along inside its walls. Once slated for demolition, the community came together to save a piece of Treasure Coast history. Now, the building remains, and they plan to celebrate the nation's 250th in a big way.

This week on In Focus, we sit down with Winnie Burns and Amber Marchant of Creature Safe Place, a Treasure Coast based non-profit who have dedicated themselves to rehabilitating local wildlife and getting them ready to be released back into their habitat.Together, we talk about the history of their organization, what it's like for an animal in their care, and the importance of education when it comes to the safety of animals. Their fundraiser yard sale is slated for June 27.

On this week's episode of In Focus, we sit down with PJ Ashley and Laura Sellers of the Sanctuary of the Treasure Coast. The local non-profit provides a safe-space for LGBT individuals in our community, and encourages them to form bonds. Together, we talk about their recently built physical space, and what that means for them and their mission.Later on, we are joined by Tom Rhodes of Sunshine Laundries. Tom tells me about his charitable endeavors across the Treasure Coast, from his program where he gives back to non-profits, to his swim scholarship, which is currently open as pool season gets into full swing.

This week on In Focus, we sit down with Gaby Simpson and Enrique Rosario Liz of the Boys and Girls Club of St. Lucie County. The group provides a plethora of programs for the youth to utilize, charting a path of growth and discovery.In our conversation, Enrique, one of the Club's youth, shares his journey and how his participation has shaped hm as he readies to take the next big step.

On this week's episode of In Focus, we sit down with Christine Finch of the Hibiscus Children's Center, a local non-profit dedicated to providing children struggling with trauma and mental health issues with the tools and means to find healing.Together, we talk about how the center works with children, how they work to address the unique issues of today, and why it's so important to keep these conversations going.

On this week's episode of In Focus, we sit down with Ronnie Heen of Port St. Lucie's Emergency Management Services department. With hurricane season just around the corner, it's never too early to start thinking about preparingRonnie and I talk about what a realistic plan can and should look like for a family, why it's important to not get complacent, and how the expo will connect residents with valuable resources before a storm ever appears on the radar.