Life’s WORC Featured on Good Day New York’s “Street Talk”

On Saturday, May 3rd at 6:00 AM Life’s WORC was featured on the Good Day New York – Street Talk segment, which aired on Channel 5, WNYW.

This powerful feature highlighted the work of several individuals deeply connected to Life’s WORC and our mission to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The segment focused on the incredible impact of the Next Level Cafes, our inclusive workforce initiative that provides meaningful employment and training opportunities.

Featured in the segment were:

• Vanessa Rogan, Chairperson of the Life’s WORC Board of Directors

• John Murn, Proprietor of Next Level Cafes and Life’s WORC Board Member

• Tom Wigginton, Project Training Director at Next Level

• David Kim, who proudly works at one of the Next Level Cafes

Each guest shared their perspective on how Life’s WORC and the Next Level Cafes are empowering people to gain independence, build skills, and become active members of the community. Their insights and experiences underscore the life-changing impact of inclusive employment and community-driven programs.

We’re grateful to Good Day New York and WNYW for helping us shine a light on these important stories. Thank you to everyone who made this feature possible—and to our team for continuing to drive meaningful change every day.