🎙️ WHAT’S GOING ON with Loraine Ballard Morrill

In this week’s episode of What’s Going On, we highlight organizations and individuals making a lasting difference in our communities. First, we’re joined by Leah Yaw, Senior Vice President at Devereux, one of the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral healthcare organizations. For more than a century, Devereux has supported children, adolescents, and adults living with emotional, behavioral, and cognitive differences—helping them build fulfilling, independent lives. On Saturday, November 8, Devereux Pennsylvania will host its annual Evening of Hope Gala at Vie by Cescaphe in Philadelphia. This year’s “Night in Venice”–themed celebration will feature masquerade masks, live entertainment, music by Philly’s Milan 77, and a special tribute to longtime board member Phil Glick. Proceeds will directly benefit more than 4,000 individuals across Pennsylvania served by Devereux programs.
🌐 Website: www.devereux.org
📸 Social Media: @DevereuxCare on Facebook, Instagram, and X  

Then, as we approach the 2025 elections, the stakes couldn’t be higher for Pennsylvania’s children and families. Decisions made by our state’s courts shape everything from school funding and child welfare to public safety. Kevin Burgess from the Children First Action Fund joins us, along with parents Samia Evans-Bolling, Regina Brown, and Jazmin Banks, to discuss how the justice system impacts kids and families—and why understanding judicial elections is so critical this November.
🌐 Learn more: childrenfirstactionfund.org/judicial-voter-guide  

Finally, we hear from Sydney and Dawn Geller, co-founders of Do It Like Dylan, a nonprofit created in memory of Dylan Geller—a young man remembered for his incredible energy, kindness, and compassion. Through their organization, the Geller family is raising funds for scholarships for aspiring special education teachers, supporting epilepsy safety awareness, and advancing vital research and legislation. On Saturday, November 15, 2025, they’ll host the First Annual Do It Like Dylan 5K Run & Walk at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken, New Jersey. The event will feature a kids’ dash, basket sweepstakes, music, food, and speakers honoring Dylan’s life—bringing the community together for a day of remembrance, unity, and impact.
🌐 Website: DoItLikeDylan.org
📱 Social Media: Instagram @doitlikedylan | Facebook & LinkedIn: Do It Like Dylan