Chasing the Dream (2018)
Chasing the Dream is a comprehensive three-year poverty awareness campaign centered on the Southern Tier region of New York. Incorporating television, radio and digital media, this project sheds light on the root causes of local poverty, the reality of what poverty looks like in our region and the successes and challenges of poverty-reduction efforts taking place in our communities.
Chasing the Dream: Season 1 - 8 Episode s
1x1 - An Introduction
September 14, 2018
An introduction and history of poverty in our viewing area as well as conversations with local foundations and community members.
1x2 - Housing & Dignity
September 21, 2018
A look into the work of Second Wind Cottages in Newfield, NY, a conversation about faith and philanthropy with Sister Mary of Tioga County Rural Ministry, and a story from a local community member chasing their own dream.
1x3 - Childcare & Support for Parents
September 28, 2018
A look into the work of Mothers Helping Mothers of Elmira, a conversation about childcare in our area with Jennifer Perney of Family Enrichment Network, and a story from a local community member chasing their own dream.
1x4 - Food Insecurity
October 5, 2018
A look into the work of VINES and CHOW®, a conversation about food insecurity in our area with Erin Summerlee of the Food and Health Network of SCNY, and a story from a local community member chasing their own dream.
1x5 - Transportation
October 12, 2018
A look into issues surrounding transportation in our area including the work of S+P Mobility, Inc., a conversation with Jack Salo of the Rural Health Network of SCNY, and stories from community members chasing their own version of the American Dream.
1x6 - Jobs & Opportunity
October 19, 2018
A look into the perfectly suited program at the YWCA Binghamton, a conversation with Carole Coppens of the YWCA, and a story from a local community member chasing their own dream.
1x7 - Struggles on College Campuses
October 26, 2018
A look into the work of Anabel's Grocery at Cornell University, a conversation about struggles on college campuses with Deborah Mohlenhoff of Tompkins Cortland Community College, and a story from a college student chasing their own dream.
1x8 - Youth Programming
November 2, 2018
A look into the work of Southside Community Center and CUMEP (Community Unity Music Education Program), a conversation about youth programming in our area with Emily Bowler of the Addison Youth Center, and a story from a local community member chasing their own dream.