Chasing the Dream

Chasing the Dream

2018 3 Seasons 24 Episodes ⭐ 0.0 Documentary

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 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.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

An Introduction

An introduction and history of poverty in our viewing area as well as conversations with local foundations and community

EP 2

Housing & Dignity

A look into the work of Second Wind Cottages in Newfield, NY, a conversation about faith and philanthropy with Sister Ma

EP 3

Childcare & Support for Parents

A look into the work of Mothers Helping Mothers of Elmira, a conversation about childcare in our area with Jennifer Pern

EP 4

Food Insecurity

A look into the work of VINES and CHOW®, a conversation about food insecurity in our area with Erin Summerlee of the Fo

EP 5

Transportation

A look into issues surrounding transportation in our area including the work of S+P Mobility, Inc., a conversation with

EP 6

Jobs & Opportunity

A look into the perfectly suited program at the YWCA Binghamton, a conversation with Carole Coppens of the YWCA, and a s

EP 7

Struggles on College Campuses

A look into the work of Anabel's Grocery at Cornell University, a conversation about struggles on college campuses with

EP 8

Youth Programming

A look into the work of Southside Community Center and CUMEP (Community Unity Music Education Program), a conversation a

EP 1

War on Poverty Legacy

A look back at President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty and a conversation with host Natasha Thompson, President &

EP 2

Trauma Informed Care & ACEs

A look into the effects of trauma and the Be the One campaign of Tompkins County as well as a conversation about resilie

EP 3

Community Collaboration & Wellness

A look into the Groton HARVEST community wellness project spearheaded by the Groton Area School District and Groton Publ

EP 4

Grocery Store for Binghamton's North Side

A look into the history and development of a grocery store on Binghamton’s North Side and its impact on local resident

EP 5

Addiction & Recovery

A look into the work of Friends of Recovery of Delaware and Otsego Counties and a conversation in-studio with Angela Sul

EP 6

Food Bank Southern Tier Speakers Bureau

A look into the Food Bank of the Southern Tier’s Speakers Bureau as well as a conversation with Alicia Swords, Associa

EP 7

Incarceration & Reentry

A look into the Walk With Me program from Family Enrichment Network and conversations surrounding issues of incarceratio

EP 8

Equitable Food Systems

A look into equitable food systems with the work of Soul Fire Farm and a conversation with Groundswell Center for Local

EP 1

Education in the Age of COVID-19

A look into local school districts' response to the COVID-19 crisis and the unique challenges faced by rural schools. Ho

EP 2

The Arts in Our Community

A look into Community Arts of Elmira and their public art initiative, Elmira Infinite Canvas. Dr. Connie Sullivan-Blum,

EP 3

Social Determinants of Health

Interview with Dr. Beth Dollinger, Food Meets Health program in Elmira, NY. Interview with Cynthia Cave-Gaetani, Directo

EP 4

Farming Now and Beyond

This episode of Chasing the Dream takes a look at the modern farmer, the struggles that they face every day, and the org

EP 5

Food Pantries and Food Banks

We take a look at the work that the Food Bank of the Southern Tier is doing in our region, how food pantries are an inte

EP 6

Veterans

We visit the Stand With Me Service Dog Team Training Program to see how some veterans are coping with life after being i

EP 7

Suicide

This episode of Chasing the Dream takes a look at suicide, and the effect it has on family members and loved ones. Karen

EP 8

Finale

We revisit some of the organizations that were featured in the series. We also speak to Amanda McIntyre, Executive Direc

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