Southcoast Health Community Spotlight

Happy Health Center delivers exceptional daytime health care for adults of all ages and is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate support in a safe and welcoming environment.  

With a professional team dedicated to participant well-being, Happy Health Center offers a broad range of services designed to meet the needs of adults 18 and older – whether living with disabilities, enjoying their senior years, or simply seeking a supportive daytime setting. 

LISTEN: Michael Rock, Gazelle and Michaela Johnson speak with Happy Health Center’s Director of Marketing and Admissions, Jacquelin Ferreira-Lopez.

My Brother’s Keeper (@keeperma) returns to the Southcoast Health Community Spotlight with Fun 107!

They are a local nonprofit rooted in compassion and service with locations in Dartmouth and Easton that deliver essential items like food, furniture, and holiday gifts to families in need, all with the help of over 5,000 volunteers annually.

Their Southcoast Soirée fundraiser is coming up on Friday, October 3. Hear from My Brother’s Keeper director, Josh Smith as he shares more about the growing need and how you can get involved!

The YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts  is where youth empowerment and leadership take center stage. This fall, they are celebrating their 14th annual Women of Distinction event, honoring local women making a quiet but powerful impact in their communities. (Nominations are open through September 1, 2025, on their website.)

LISTEN: Michael Rock and Michaela Johnson, as they chat with YWCA Executive Director Gail Fortes, and hear how the YWCA is making a lasting impact across the South Coast.

In this episode, FUN107 met with Elliot Farm in Lakeville. They are a family-run farm growing fresh, local produce and a community along the way. With help from their nonprofit partner, the Farm and Community Collaborative (F&CC), they make sure families in need have access to healthy fruits and vegetables through the Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) programs and food bank donations.

LISTEN to discover more about Elliot Farm’s good food, good vibes, and giving back!

We are featuring Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U), a local organization that offers hands-on programs to build curiosity in the community. From bike rides to garden-grown meals, Y.O.U is helping New Bedford youth unplug, connect, and thrive.

LISTEN to Fun 107’s Michael Rock and Michaela Johnson, and Y.O.U Executive Director Bernadette Souza to learn more about Y.O.U.

Recently, the New Bedford Shannon Program joined Fun 107 for our Southcoast Health Community Spotlight!

In a world full of challenges, sometimes all a young person needs is a plan, a purpose, and someone in their corner.

LISTEN to Michael Rock and the New Bedford Shannon Program’s director, Renee Ledbetter, as they highlight how the program partners with the community to keep youth safe and motivated.

This week on the Southcoast Health Community Spotlight, we welcome Carl Alves, CEO of Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction, (PAACA), a recovery support center in New Bedford.

The organization helps those struggling with addiction gain access to treatment and post-treatment needs such as obtaining education, clothes and housing.

LISTEN to Michael Rock, Michaela Johnson, and Carl, as they talk about the great work they’re doing right here in our community!

The Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol County (@cacofbc ) has returned to our Southcoast Health Community Spotlight with FUN 107 (@fun107nb) .

The old “stranger danger” warning is no longer enough to keep kids safe—especially in today’s digital world.

LISTEN: to Michael Rock, Michaela Johnson and The Children’s Advocacy Center’s Co-Executive Director, Lara Stone, as they talk about the many ways the organization is dedicated to helping children and families learn about the steps they should take to keep everyone safe.

United Neighbors of Fall River has returned to our Southcoast Health Community Spotlight with @fun107nb !

Dedicated to supporting local children & families, this organization focuses on connecting community resources to build strong, sustainable support systems. From food & toiletries to ending period poverty with Southcoast Health, they’re here to help.

LISTEN: Michael Rock, Michaela Johnson and United Neighbors of Fall River’s Executive Director, Wendy Garf-Lipp.

We’re back with another Southcoast Health Community Spotlight!

This week’s episode features the Fishing Partnership ( @fishingpartnership ), a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the health, safety and economic wellbeing of commercial fishermen, their families, and their communities.

LISTEN to Fun 107 to learn more about these amazing organizations!

Founded in 1843, Child & Family Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the well-being of children and families in our community through mental health services, adoption programs, and family strengthening initiatives. The organization is built on the belief that strong families are essential for thriving communities.

Today, Child & Family Services is one of the largest and most comprehensive social service providers in southeastern Massachusetts and the largest provider of adoption services in Massachusetts. The agency also operates three Community Behavioral Health Centers(CBHCs) located in New Bedford, Fall River, and Plymouth, each offering 24/7 Mobile Crisis services, 365 days a year.

LISTEN: Michael Rock, Michaela Johnson and Executive Director Ken Levesque

Murphy and Others, Living Interdependently for Future Endeavors, Inc. (M.O.L.I.F.E., INC.) is a non-profit organization assisting people with disabilities across the South Coast region. They provide support for these individuals through supported employment, independent living and educational opportunities, as well as community and social connections.

LISTEN:  Michael Rock, Michaela Johnson and President & CEO, Charlie Murphy

Walt’s Mobile Closet is dedicated to creating an inclusive community where everyone feels respected and supported, no matter their background or identity. With a strong focus on serving the local area, the organization strives to make a meaningful difference. Partnering with other groups along the South Coast, they offer free clothing to those in need.

The name honors Founder and Executive Director Whitney Tully’s father, Walter, who had a deep love for beautiful clothing and always strived to look his best, whether tending to his expansive garden or working on his cherished Corvette.

LISTEN:  Michael Rock, Michaela Johnson, Gazelle and Executive Director Whitney Tully

En Veterans Association of Bristol County is a local non-profit whose mission and great honor for the last 40 years has been to serve all who have served or are still serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

Their collaboration with community partners provides meaningful and compassionate support to military Veterans and their families, fosters healing and growth, and helps these individuals thrive in the community during and after active duty.

LISTEN: Michael Rock, Michaela Johnson and Executive Director Ken Levesque