This week on Monica Makes It Happen, we’re helping New Yorkers stay safe during dangerous summer heat, honoring extraordinary community leaders, celebrating older adults who inspire us every day, and connecting families with resources that make a real difference. From lifesaving health tips to neighborhood heroes and a call to help hundreds of children prepare for school, it’s another hour dedicated to making our communities stronger together.
Healthfirst family physician Dr. Angela Vidal-Burke shares simple but critical advice to help older adults stay safe during extreme summer heat, including warning signs of heat-related illness and practical steps every family should know. Learn more about Healthfirst Medicare plans at https://EnrollHFMedicare.org.
Then, Monica honors longtime community leader Nick Lugo with the PIX11 Community Champion Award for decades of service through the New York City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, expanding opportunities through scholarships, small business development, and cultural celebration. Learn more at https://nychcc.org.
Next, Dr. Anderson Torres of R.A.I.N. Total Care explains how the organization helps older New Yorkers remain healthy, independent, and connected through comprehensive community-based services. Plus, meet our Abuela of the Week, Julia Rodríguez, whose inspiring spirit reminds us that joy and purpose have no age limit. Learn more at https://www.raininc.org.
Finally, Monica heads to the Bronx to visit longtime community advocate Tanya Peddler, who is organizing a back-to-school celebration for 500 children and needs the community’s support to make it happen. Special thanks to the Public Housing Community Fund for helping bring this story to life. Learn more at https://communityfund.nyc.