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AARP CT Election Primer Oct 30, 2024

Still confused or overwhelmed by all the election-related information coming at you? Then tune in for some important updates about the upcoming election and how easy Connecticut is making it for you to still get registered and vote - whether at the polls on November 4, by Absentee Ballot, or as part of the state's very first year providing Early Voting opportunities.

Back Yard Beekepers Assoc. Oct 30, 2024

Join us catching the buzz with the Back Yard Beekeepers Association, which is inviting anyone who cares about these critical pollinators to learn from their monthly meeting info session, and from their next "Bee School," which is signing up its next class right now.

Housatonic Food Pantry Oct 30, 2024

This segment is focusing on a small but important group of Connecticut's hungry - students attending our community college network. In the few years since it opened, the Food Pantry at CT State Housatonic has gone from feeding a few hundred to thousands of students, so we'll speak to a pair of representatives from that operation to bring you up to speed on how things are going so far this year, and how you might be able to help support the cause.

Housatonic Food Pantry - Back Yard Beekepers Assoc. - AARP CT Election Primer Oct 27, 2024

We're opening with a focus on a small but important group of Connecticut's hungry - students attending our community college network. In the few years since it opened, the Food Pantry at CT State Housatonic has gone from feeding a few hundred to thousands of students, so we'll speak to a pair of representatives from that operation to bring you up to speed on how things are going so far this year, and how you might be able to help support the cause.
Then we'll be catching the buzz with the Back Yard Beekeepers Association, which is inviting anyone who cares about these critical pollinators to learn from their monthly meeting info session, and from their next "Bee School," which is signing up its next class right now.
And we're closing with important updates about the upcoming election and how easy Connecticut is making it for you to still get registered and vote - whether at the polls on November 4, by Absentee Ballot, or as part of the state's very first year providing Early Voting opportunities.

Office of the State Comptroller/ArrayRX Oct 24, 2024

If you're paying too much for your prescriptions and certain OTC products, tune into our conversation with a representative from the Connecticut State Comptroller's Office, which is ramping up promotion of the ArrayRX Discount Drug and Prescription program, that can deliver up to 80% savings to any state resident for many of their pharmaceutical needs.

CT Women's Hall of Fame Oct 24, 2024

We're chatting with two long-time representatives from the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame, to learn who will be honored at the upcoming 31st annual Induction Ceremony and Celebration, and to remind listeners about how the CWHF makes history relevant through programs for educators, multimedia presentations, traveling exhibit and other resource to foster the courage and confidence women need to overcome barriers and advocate on their own behalf.

TriCircle Oct 24, 2024

We're re-visiting a recent guest - TriCircle - which provides clinical services, a resource center, and hosts in person and virtual support in towns across the state for individuals and loved ones of those living with addiction. We helped them promote a new Spanish language support group, and their upcoming 6th Annual Gala Brunch.

TriCircle - CT Women's Hall of Fame - Office of the State Comptroller/ArrayRX Oct 20, 2024

We're opening re-visiting a recent guest - TriCircle - which provides clinical services, a resource center, and hosts in person and virtual support in towns across the state for individuals and loved ones of those living with addiction. We helped them promote a new Spanish language support group, and their upcoming 6th Annual Gala Brunch.
Then we chatted with two long-time representatives from the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame, to learn who will be honored at the upcoming 31st annual Induction Ceremony and Celebration, and to remind listeners about how the CWHF makes history relevant through programs for educators, multimedia presentations, traveling exhibit and other resource to foster the courage and confidence women need to overcome barriers and advocate on their own behalf.
And we'll close with a representative from the Connecticut State Comptroller's Office, which is ramping up promotion of the ArrayRX Discount Drug and Prescription program, that can deliver up to 80% savings to any state resident for many of their pharmaceutical needs.

Special Report: Loneliness & Making Connections feat. CT Psychological Assoc. / Thin Line Peer Support Team / U.S. Senator Chris Murphy Oct 13, 2024

This week we're reacting to the epidemic of loneliness and social isolation with a Special Report featuring three guests all confronting and dealing with the issue in their own ways.
First, we'll discuss the causes, effects, and ways to address loneliness with a representative from the CT Psychological Assoc.
Then we'll re-connect with the co-founder of the Thin Line Peer Support Team - a grassroots nonprofit comprising trained first responders and military veterans who volunteer to reach out and counsel peers facing work- and service-related depression who may be at risk for social isolation and self harm.
And we'll close with U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, who has already offered two federal legislative proposals to begin responding to the epidemic of loneliness and isolation here in the state and across the nation.

CCADV Domestic Violence Awareness Month Pt. 1 Oct 08, 2024

As we move into October and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we're calling on the director of the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence to share information about education and advocacy and how the agency and its partners empower survivors and eliminate stigma to end domestic violence in our state — for good.

Alzheimer's Foundation of America Oct 08, 2024

If you know or love someone living with Alzheimer's disease, we're bringing back the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, which is hosting a free Alzheimer’s & Caregiving Educational Conference to help Connecticut residents learn from experts in the field of Alzheimer’s disease, brain health, caregiving, and self-care.

CT Insurance Dept. Flood Protection Primer Oct 08, 2024

A lot of local families and businesses experienced traumatic and life-changing experiences due to recent flooding, and there's a lot of questions and confusion around insurance coverage for damage. So we're welcoming a point person and expert on flood insurance from CT Insurance Dept. to try to sort out the answers you need.

CT Insurance Dept. Flood Protection Primer - Alzheimer's Foundation of America - CCADV Domestic Violence Awareness Month Pt. 1 Oct 06, 2024

A lot of local families and businesses experienced traumatic and life-changing experiences due to recent flooding, and there's a lot of questions and confusion around insurance coverage for damage. So we're opening with a point person and expert on flood insurance from CT Insurance Dept. to try to sort out the answers you need.
Then we're bringing back the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, which is hosting a free Alzheimer’s & Caregiving Educational Conference to help Connecticut residents touched by Alzheimer's learn from experts in the field of Alzheimer’s disease, brain health, caregiving, and self-care.
Then, as we move into October and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we're calling on the director of the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence to share information about education and advocacy and how the agency and its partners empower survivors and eliminate stigma to end domestic violence in our state — for good.

reSET (Social Enterprise Trust) Oct 02, 2024

We're circling back for the second part of a series of planned interviews featuring reSET (Social Enterprise Trust) - reSET is working to empower entrepreneurs to create local businesses that prioritize impact alongside profit. Learn more about the reSET movement and how you can be part of a first of its kind event they are planning for mid-October.

Beth-El Center Oct 02, 2024

This segment is highlighting 40 years of incredible efforts from the staff and volunteers of the Beth-El Center - which is sustaining a mission to extend dignity and respect to all individuals and families while connecting them to housing, food and services within their communities. Find out how you can help by participating in their annual Milford Trick or Trot 5K Run/Walk happening just before Halloween!

Beth-El Center - reSET (Social Enterprise Trust) - Equality CT (encore) Sep 29, 2024

This week we're highlighting 40 years of incredible efforts from the staff and volunteers of the Beth-El Center - which is sustaining a mission to extend dignity and respect to all individuals and families while connecting them to housing, food and services within their communities. Find out how you can help by participating in their annual Milford Trick or Trot 5K Run/Walk happening just before Halloween!
Then we'll circle back for the second part of a series of planned interviews featuring reSET (Social Enterprise Trust) - reSET is working to empower entrepreneurs to create local businesses that prioritize impact alongside profit. Learn more about the reSET movement and how you can be part of a first of its kind event they are planning for mid-October.
We'll close replaying our segment from earlier this year introducing Equality CT - a queer-led, grassroots organization rooted in social justice values, advocating for progressive change, celebrating Connecticut’s queer culture, and supporting statewide community-building efforts.

Alzheimer's Assoc. CT Chapter Sep 18, 2024

For the People is inviting you to lace up and hit the streets across the state supporting research and programs through the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter. You'll learn about developing breakthrough drugs that are making positive differences to recently diagnosed dementia patients, and how you can play a role in supporting the next big breakthroughs in Alzheimer's research.

Housatonic Museum of Art 'Art For All' Sep 18, 2024

We reached out to the Director of the Housatonic Museum of Art to hear about her dream to bring together dozens of two-year college art gallery professionals, and how she is poised to host the nation's first ever gathering of these colleagues with the aim of taking academic art institutions to new heights across the country.

CTC's 19th Annual Women of Innovation Sep 18, 2024

In just a few weeks, 45 accomplished Connecticut women will be honored for their achievements in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the 19th annual Women of Innovation awards, hosted by the Connecticut Technology Council. So we'll talk to the CTC's Director, and a former Woman of Innovation finalist about how these honorees are inspiring the next generation of young women to be part of our state's innovative technology workforce.

CTC's 19th Annual Women of Innovation - Housatonic Museum of Art 'Art For All' - Alzheimer's Assoc. CT Chapter Sep 15, 2024

In just a few weeks, 45 accomplished Connecticut women will be honored for their achievements in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the 19th annual Women of Innovation awards, hosted by the Connecticut Technology Council. So we'll talk to the CTC's Director, and a former Woman of Innovation finalist about how these honorees are inspiring the next generation of young women to be part of our state's innovative technology workforce.
Then we'll check in with the Director of the Housatonic Museum of Art about her dream to bring together dozens of two-year college art gallery professionals, and how she is poised to host the nation's first ever gathering of these colleagues with the aim of taking academic art institutions to new heights across the country.
And we'll close inviting you to lace up and hit the streets across the state supporting research and programs through the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter. You'll learn about developing breakthrough drugs that are making positive differences to recently diagnosed dementia patients, and how you can play a role in supporting the next big breakthroughs in Alzheimer's research.

Creative U / reSET Sep 11, 2024

Are you ready to unleash your inner entrepreneur - or to gather contacts and skills to boost your talent wherever you may be working? Then check out our chat with the founder of Creative U - who is partnering with the nonprofit reSET, and presenting a two-day educational session in mid-October to help propel you to the next level of professionalism.

One Voice, One Vote Pt. 3 with AARP CT Sep 11, 2024

Folks over age 50 are the majority of voters in every election, and they are stretched to the limit. They want to see politicians address their day-to-day challenges like caring for their loved ones and protecting their hard-earned Social Security. That's why we're bringing in the Senior Advocacy Director at AARP Connecticut for the next part of our "One Voice, One Vote" series to help unpack a number of important things you need to know ahead of Election Day.

CT Foodshare End of Summer Check-In Sep 11, 2024

Connecticut Foodshare supports individuals and families – from one end of the state to the other – by addressing root causes, creating long-term solutions, and distributing nutritious food through local partner programs in an effort to alleviate hunger. Sept. is Hunger Action Month, so check-in and check out how CT Foodshare is doubling down on educating folks about the extreme hunger issues here in the state while helping you double your charitable donations to the cause all month long.

CT Foodshare - One Voice, One Vote Pt. 3 with AARP CT - Creative U / reSET Sep 08, 2024

Connecticut Foodshare supports individuals and families – from one end of the state to the other – by addressing root causes, creating long-term solutions, and distributing nutritious food through local partner programs in an effort to alleviate hunger. Sept. is Hunger Action Month, and CT Foodshare is doubling down on educating folks about the extreme hunger issues here in the state while helping you double your charitable donations to the cause all month long.
Folks over age 50 are the majority of voters in every election, and they are stretched to the limit. They want to see politicians address their day-to-day challenges like caring for their loved ones and protecting their hard-earned Social Security. That's why we're bringing in the Senior Advocacy Director at AARP Connecticut for the next part of our "One Voice, One Vote" series to help unpack a number of important things you need to know ahead of Election Day.
Are you ready to unleash your inner entrepreneur - or to gather contacts and skills to boost your talent wherever you may be working? Then check out our chat with the founder of Creative U - who is partnering with the nonprofit reSET, and presenting a two-day educational session in mid-October to help propel you to the next level of professionalism.

CT DMHAS LiveLOUD Sep 04, 2024

For the People is touching base with Connecticut' Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services following International Overdose Awareness Day – to provide an added voice amplifying the agency's LiveLOUD campaign, which is designed to inform and support those who are actively using fentanyl, heroin, or prescription opioids, as well as their families and communities.

Your Voice, Your Vote Pt. 2 with Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas Sep 04, 2024

We're bringing back Connecticut's Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas for a new conversation to unpack what you need to know about navigating our state's new Early Voting program, the No-Excuse Absentee Voting ballot question that voters will consider in November, and a few things key points about about election misinformation and misconceptions.

Bridges Healthcare / Folks On Spokes Sep 04, 2024

Check out our chat with Bridges Healthcare, a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, providing comprehensive, innovative, and effective mental health, addiction recovery, and integrated healthcare services to individuals of all ages - and find out how to walk or ride for them at their upcoming Folks on Spokes & Step Forward Ride + Walk For Mental Health.

Bridges Healthcare / Folks On Spokes - Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas - CT DMHAS LiveLOUD Sep 01, 2024

Check out our chat with Bridges Healthcare, a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, providing comprehensive, innovative, and effective mental health, addiction recovery, and integrated healthcare services to individuals of all ages - and find out how to walk or ride for them at their upcoming Folks on Spokes & Step Forward Ride + Walk For Mental Health.
Then, we're bringing back Connecticut's Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas to unpack what you need to know about navigating our state's new Early Voting program, the No-Excuse Absentee Voting ballot question that voters will consider in November, and a few things key points about about election misinformation and misconceptions.
And we'll close touching base with Connecticut' Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services – and its LiveLOUD campaign, which is designed to inform and support those who are actively using fentanyl, heroin, or prescription opioids, as well as their families and communities.

Disability:IN Connecticut Aug 28, 2024

For the People is reconnecting with Disability:IN Connecticut, which is supporting businesses in Connecticut committed to disability inclusion in the workplace and supply chain. We'll hear about their latest annual meeting and celebration of a number of state companies that are making it their business to hire and train alternately-abled residents for productive and fulfilling careers in our state's workforce.

Special Report: CT Psychological Assoc. Back to School Aug 28, 2024

Join For the People as we check in with a rep from the CT Psychological Association who is poised to send her own child off to kindergarten this fall! She will provide parents, caregivers, and educators some important and relatable tips to help minimize the anxiety that often presents around the first few days and weeks of a new school year.

RVNAhealth Pt. 2 Aug 28, 2024

Check out the second part of our mini-series featuring RVNAhealth - a private, nonprofit organization serving nearly 3 dozen neighboring communities. Learn how your philanthropy and volunteerism can continue helping RVNAhealth provide exceptional home and community health care services, like they've been doing for over 100 years.

RVNAhealth Pt. 2 - Special Report: CT Psychological Assoc. Back to School - Disability:IN Connecticut Aug 25, 2024

Check out the second part of our mini-series featuring RVNAhealth - a private, nonprofit organization serving nearly 3 dozen neighboring communities. Learn how your philanthropy and volunteerism can continue helping RVNAhealth provide exceptional home and community health care services, like they've been doing for over 100 years.
Then we'll check in with a rep from the CT Psychological Association who is poised to send her own child off to kindergarten this fall! She will provide parents, caregivers, and educators some important and relatable tips to help minimize the anxiety that often presents around the first few days and weeks of a new school year.
And we'll close connecting with Disability:IN Connecticut, which is supporting businesses in Connecticut committed to disability inclusion in the workplace and supply chain. We'll hear about their latest annual meeting and celebration of a number of state companies that are making it their business to hire and train alternately-abled residents for productive and fulfilling careers in our state's workforce.

MitoCure Aug 20, 2024

Check out our information-packed conversation with a co-founder and researcher representing MitoCure. This nonprofit exists to educate communities about Mitochondrial Disease and to generate financial support for the most promising research for a cure, by providing 100 % of all donations directly to research efforts around the world. Learn more about the cause, the important work being done to find a cure, and we'll invite you to a cool fundraiser at the end of September to benefit the cause.

Naugatuck Valley COG - Kinneytown Dam Removal Aug 20, 2024

If you live on or anywhere near the Naugatuck river, you are potentially impacted by the detrimental environmental harm being caused by the Kinneytown Dam. So we're connecting with the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments to get the details you need to know, and inviting you to be part of the solution at an important public info session next week that will be mapping out the dam's removal process.

Mini-series: RVNAhealth Pt. 1 Aug 20, 2024

Check out the first part of a mini-series featuring RVNAhealth - a private, nonprofit organization serving nearly 3 dozen neighboring communities. Hear how RVNAhealth has been providing exceptional home and community health care services, supports public health and safety, and has promoted the highest quality of life for over 100 years.

RVNAhealth Pt. 1 - Naugatuck Valley COG / Kinneytown Dam Removal - MitoCure Aug 18, 2024

Check out the first part of a mini-series featuring RVNAhealth - a private, nonprofit organization serving nearly 3 dozen neighboring communities. Hear how RVNAhealth has been providing exceptional home and community health care services, supports public health and safety, and has promoted the highest quality of life for over 100 years.
Then - if you live on or anywhere near the Naugatuck river, you are potentially impacted by the detrimental environmental harm being caused by the Kinneytown Dam. So we're connecting with the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments to get the details you need to know, and inviting you to be part of the solution at an important public info session next week that will be mapping out the dam's removal process.
And we'll closed with an information-packed conversation with a co-founder and researcher representing MitoCure. This nonprofit exists to educate communities about Mitochondrial Disease and to generate financial support for the most promising research for a cure, by providing 100 % of all donations directly to research efforts around the world. Learn more about the cause, the important work being done to find a cure, and we'll invite you to a cool fundraiser at the end of September to benefit the cause.

Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center Aug 14, 2024

For the People is circling back with the CEO of New Haven's Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center. A recent story about the abrupt closing of another similar facility in town got us thinking about agencies like this one facing even greater challenges as the regional pool of mental health and addiction service providers continues to dry up. Tune in and find out how Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center is reacting and responding.

Girl Scouts of CT Legacy of Leadership Aug 14, 2024

Hang with us as we celebrate the 2024 honorees who will be introduced at the Girl Scouts of Connecticut's Annual Legacy of Leadership fundraising event coming up in September in Bridgeport. We'll catch up with the organization's new CEO and chat briefly with all three of these legacy honorees.

CBYD 8-1-1-Day Aug 14, 2024

It seemed appropriate to open our August 11 program focusing on Call Before You Dig - since it was National 8-1-1 Day! So, sit tight and get all the information you need to know about this critical public safety program that identifies any underground utilities that may be in the way of where you want to dig - whether it's in your garden, putting up a new mailbox, or excavating to put in a pool, foundation or landscape feature.

CBYD 8-1-1-Day - Girl Scouts of CT Legacy of Leadership - Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center Aug 11, 2024

It seems appropriate that we open our August 11 program focusing on Call Before You Dig - since it's National 8-1-1 Day! So, sit tight and get all the information you need to know about this critical public safety program that identifies any underground utilities that may be in the way of where you want to dig - whether it's in your garden, putting up a new mailbox, or excavating to put in a pool, foundation or landscape feature.
Then we'll celebrate the 2024 honorees who will be introduced at the Girl Scouts of Connecticut's Annual Legacy of Leadership fundraising event coming up in September in Bridgeport. We'll catch up with the organization's new CEO and chat briefly with all three of these legacy honorees.
And we'll close circling back with the CEO of New Haven's Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center. A recent story about the abrupt closing of another similar facility in town got us thinking about agencies that will be facing even greater challenges as the regional pool of mental health and addiction service providers continues to dry up. Find out how another one of these remaining agencies is reacting and responding.

TriCircle Aug 07, 2024

For the People is proud to introduce you to TriCircle - an organization that provides resources for individuals, families, and communities affected by the disease of addiction. Through education and community engagement, you'll learn from its founder how TriCircle is dedicated to providing the tools that build strong futures!

CT Cannabis Ombudsperson Aug 07, 2024

Get ready for a serious chat with Connecticut's - and the nation's - first Cannabis Ombudsperson. Hear all about how this unique government post came to be, and how residents and constituents can engage and access its information resources, support and guidance.

Green Village Initiative Aug 07, 2024

After some transitions, the Bridgeport-based Green Village Initiative, and its neighborhood garden program and Reservoir Community Farm are growing again. So check out our spirited conversation with GVI's new outreach coordinator to find out how you can support or benefit from this unique agricultural cooperative.

TriCircle - CT Cannabis Ombudsperson - Green Village Initiative (GVI) Aug 04, 2024

After some transitions, the Bridgeport-based Green Village Initiative, and its neighborhood garden program and Reservoir Community Farm are growing again. So check out our spirited conversation with GVI's new outreach coordinator to find out how you can support or benefit from this unique agricultural cooperative.
Then, get ready for a serious chat with Connecticut's - and the nation's - first Cannabis Ombudsperson. Hear all about how this unique government post came to be, and how residents and constituents can engage and access its information resources, support and guidance.
And we'll close introducing you to TriCircle - an organization that provides resources for individuals, families, and communities affected by the disease of addiction. Through education and community engagement, you'll learn from its founder how TriCircle is dedicated to providing the tools that build strong futures!

Special Report: Homegrown By Heroes Farmers Market Aug 02, 2024

For the People spent a recent weekend proudly patronizing the Homegrown by Heroes Farmer’s Market at Guardians Farm in Southbury. We took the opportunity to meet and chat with a number of inspiring and aspiring veteran farmers along with representatives of several agencies supporting the cause.
So, check out our conversations with the Guardian Farm founder, the Farmer Veteran Coalition of Connecticut, Connecticut Veteran Grown, Connecticut Resource Conservation and Development, Hives for Heroes, Lakeside Farm, Steadfast Farms Poultry Processing & Slaughter, Tranquil Hive Honey Co., Union Bee Company, Wilkinson Farm, Hathor Hill Farm, and the Lathrop Farmstead.

United Way of Connecticut - 988 Anniversary Jul 26, 2024

We're checking in with United Way of Connecticut, which is celebrating 988 - the National Suicide Prevention hotline. We'll learn why callers to 988 in Connecticut connect to caring, well-trained intervention and support specialists, as well as a wealth of resources that can help address the very issues causing callers' anxiety and hopelessness.

Career Resources, Inc. - 'Thor Tour' Jul 26, 2024

Listen in as we take a call from the Iowa / Wisconsin border to speak with a cross country cyclist and board member for Career Resources, Inc. who is pedaling from Norwalk to Oregon to raise over $100,000 to support the job training, workforce development, and second-chance career opportunities for thousands of qualified individuals in the region.

All Our Kin Jul 26, 2024

We're thrilled to bring back the co-founder of All Our Kin, a national nonprofit organization training, supporting, and sustaining family child care educators. There's lots to chat about as All Our Kin turns 25 years old, celebrates its latest career training class graduates, and prepares for their upcoming first-ever gala.

All Our Kin - Career Resources, Inc. 'Thor Tour' - United Way of Connecticut 988 Anniv. Jul 21, 2024

We're thrilled to bring back the co-founder of All Our Kin, a national nonprofit organization training, supporting, and sustaining family child care educators. There's lots to chat about as All Our Kin turns 25 years old, celebrates its latest career training class graduates, and prepares for their upcoming first-ever gala.
Then, we'll take a call from the Iowa / Wisconsin border and speak with a cross country cyclist and board member for Career Resources, Inc. who is pedaling from Norwalk to Oregon to raise over $100,000 to support the job training, workforce development, and second-chance career opportunities for thousands of qualified individuals in the region.
And we'll check in with United Way of Connecticut, which is celebrating 988 - the National Suicide Prevention hotline. We'll learn why callers to 988 in Connecticut connect to caring, well-trained intervention and support specialists, as well as a wealth of resources that can help address the very issues causing callers' anxiety and hopelessness.

New Haven Legal Assistance Assoc. Jul 18, 2024

We're catching up with the New Haven Legal Assistance Association - celebrating 60 years of providing legal advice, brief service, and full representation to qualified individuals; while strategically prioritizing legal work to make systemic improvements benefitting low-income people; all while engaging in community education and outreach.

AARP Connecticut Jul 18, 2024

We're continuing our conversations with AARP Connecticut, unveiling seven organizations throughout the state receiving 2024 Community Challenge grants. We'll also prep you for a new round of grants available to implement quick-action projects to help communities like yours become more livable by improving public places; transportation; housing; digital connections; and more.

Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter Jul 18, 2024

Branford's Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter is a temporary home to guinea pigs, chinchillas, rabbits, dogs, puppies, cats and kittens, who would love to be part of your family. But the shelter is also facing unique challenges that could use your help - so along with educating you on their work, we'll be inviting you out to the shelter's upcoming Music & Food Truck Festival.

Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter - AARP Connecticut - New Haven Legal Assistance Assoc. Jul 14, 2024

Branford's Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter is a temporary home to guinea pigs, chinchillas, rabbits, dogs, puppies, cats and kittens, who would love to be part of your family. But the shelter is also facing unique challenges that could use your help - so along with educating you on their work, we'll be inviting you out to the shelter's upcoming Music & Food Truck Festival.
The, we'll continue our conversation with AARP Connecticut, unveiling seven organizations throughout the state receiving 2024 Community Challenge grants. We'll also prep you for a new round of grants available to implement quick-action projects to help communities like yours become more livable by improving public places; transportation; housing; digital connections; and more.
And we'll close catching up with the New Haven Legal Assistance Association - celebrating 60 years of providing legal advice, brief service, and full representation to qualified individuals; while strategically prioritizing legal work to make systemic improvements benefitting low-income people; all while engaging in community education and outreach.

Connecticut Clean Energy Industry Report Jul 10, 2024

This segment dives into another aspect of our environmental health - specifically the state' clean energy industries - which continue to multiply their reciprocal returns to the tune of $7.68 billion to the state’s Gross Regional Product. We'll bring in a principal from the firm that put the report together to unpack what it all means, so tune in!

CT Rides Climate Challenge Jul 10, 2024

We're heading to the intersection where transportation meets environmental health - as we bring in a panel talking about the Connecticut DOT 2024 CT Rides Climate Challenge. During the Challenge, residents across Connecticut united to reduce their carbon footprint by choosing sustainable travel options rather than driving alone.

Closer to Free Ride 2024 Jul 10, 2024

Our first program of July introduces you to an invested "spokesperson" to chat about how you can get involved in the 2024 Closer to Free Ride fueling research and care at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center while giving riders of all levels the chance to experience five professionally designed and fully supported routes ranging from 10 to 100 miles.

Closer to Free Ride 2024 - CT Rides Climate Challenge - Connecticut Clean Energy Industry Report Jul 07, 2024

Our first program of July is going to introduce you to an invested "spokesperson" to chat about how you can get involved in the 2024 Closer to Free Ride fueling research and care at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center while giving riders of all levels the chance to experience five professionally designed and fully supported routes ranging from 10 to 100 miles.
Then we'll combine transportation and environmental health as we bring in a panel talking about the Connecticut DOT 2024 CT Rides Climate Challenge. During the Challenge, residents across Connecticut united to reduce their carbon footprint by choosing sustainable travel options rather than driving alone.
And we'll close things out by sticking with the subject of our environment - specifically the state' clean energy industries - which continue to multiply their reciprocal returns to the tune of $7.68 billion to the state’s Gross Regional Product. We'll bring in a principal from the firm that put the report together to unpack what it all means, so tune in!

Northwest Region Workforce Investment Board (NRWIB) Jul 03, 2024

For the People is connecting with the boss from the Northwest Region Workforce Investment Board (NRWIB) - which has a lot to celebrate lately as they facilitate the launch of a number of programs fortifying our state's high-tech manufacturing businesses, our state environmental protection agency, and providing opportunities for youth and adults to explore and become well compensated contributors to our workforce.

CatalystCT Jul 03, 2024

Tune in and learn about the new name and stepped up mission of a long-tenured and extremely vital human services organization: RYASAP is now CatalystCT, and For the People is chatting with its President and CEO to discover what's behind this new image and how the agency is stepping-up its game supporting underserved and marginalized youth, families, and neighborhoods in our region.

Connecticut Foodshare Jul 03, 2024

While summer offers a great break - especially for many young people and college-age students - it's also the time of peak hunger, putting increasing pressure on hundreds of food pantries and other agencies. So, For the People is bringing in the Connecticut Foodshare's CEO to explain why and what you can do about it.

CTFoodshare - CatalystCT - Northwest Region Workforce Investment Board Jun 30, 2024

While summer offers a great break for many young people and college-age students, it's also the time of peak hunger and visits to the hundreds of partners working with CTFoodshare. That's right, our state's hunger crisis goes into overdrive every summer, and we're bringing in the CEO from CTFoodshare to explain why and what you can do about it.
Then we'll learn about the new name and stepped up mission of a long-tenured and extremely important human services organization serving southwestern Connecticut. RYASAP is now CatalystCT, and we'll chat with that agency's President and CEO to learn what's behind this new image and how CatalystCT is creating a positive impact for the underserved and marginalized youth, families, and neighborhoods in our region.
And we'll close connecting with the boss from the Northwest Region Workforce Investment Board. This regional agency has a lot to celebrate lately as they facilitate the launch of a number of programs fortifying our state's high-tech manufacturing businesses, our state environmental protection agency, and providing opportunities for youth and adults to explore and become well compensated contributors to our workforce.

Pride Month Series Pt. 4 - Triangle Community Center Jun 28, 2024

Our Pride Month Series continues with new voices representing a long-established LGBTQ support agency - Norwalk's Triangle Community Center. Meet the agency's two top leaders who have each recently arrived in those jobs bring with them a wealth of professional and life experiences to help propel Triangle to do even more to welcome and support our LGBTQ communities across the region and beyond.

CT Humanities Jun 28, 2024

Check out our chat with the director of Connecticut Humanities about a very important session he will be part of at this year's International Festival of Arts & Ideas, as well as his team's work encouraging curiosity, understanding and critical thinking by producing programs throughout the state connecting people and ideas.

CT Housing Partners Jun 28, 2024

Connecticut's "housing crisis" isn't a sensational catch phrase - it's a fact. And the combined shortage of housing units and lack of affordable places to live for our families and workforce is negatively affecting our economy and even the quality of life in many communities across the region. So, we're bringing back Connecticut Housing Partners to learn how they're applying decades of experience and expertise toward aggressively addressing our very real housing crisis.

CT Housing Partners - Triangle Community Center - CT Humanities Jun 23, 2024

Connecticut's "housing crisis" isn't a sensational catch phrase - it's a fact. And the combined shortage of housing units and lack of affordable places to live for our families and workforce is negatively affecting our economy and even the quality of life in many communities across the region. So, we're bringing back Connecticut Housing Partners to learn how they're applying decades of experience and expertise toward aggressively addressing our very real housing crisis.
Then, our Pride Month Series continues with new voices representing a long-established LGBTQ support agency - Norwalk's Triangle Community Center. Meet the agency's two top leaders who have each recently arrived in those jobs bring with them a wealth of professional and life experiences to help propel Triangle to do even more to welcome and support our LGBTQ communities across the region and beyond.
And we'll close chatting with the director of Connecticut Humanities about a very important session he will be part of at this year's International Festival of Arts & Ideas, as well as his team's work encouraging curiosity, understanding and critical thinking by producing programs throughout the state connecting people and ideas.

Make Music CT / CT Office of the Arts Jun 18, 2024

And we'll close getting you ready to hear or make music right in your own community or neighborhood. Make Music Day Connecticut is this Friday, so we'll chat about it with our State Troubadour and a rep from the CT Cultural Coalition. We'll also brief you on how to apply to be our next State Troubadour or Poet Laureate - and the upcoming round of grant opportunities from the state Office of the Arts.

Swim Across America-Fairfield County Jun 18, 2024

Whether you want to swim, boat, paddle, or just hang out on dry land and be part of the festivities and fundraising for critical, groundbreaking cancer research, there's a place for you as part of the upcoming 18th Swim Across America-Fairfield County. Tune in and learn all about how to get involved!

Pride Month Series Pt. 3 - Greater Bridgeport Pride Jun 18, 2024

The next segment in our Pride Month series features Greater Bridgeport Pride - an organization 14 years strong raising awareness of the vibrant local LGBTQ+ community, offering a platform for creative expression, and connecting the community to work opportunities for queer creatives. There's big news and a huge celebration planned for Pride Week starting Monday, so stick with us to hear all about it.

Swim Across America-Fairfield County - Greater Bridgeport Pride - Make Music Day / CT Office of the Arts Jun 16, 2024

Whether you want to swim, boat, paddle, or just hang out on dry land and be part of the festivities and fundraising for critical, groundbreaking cancer research, there's a place for you as part of the upcoming 18th Swim Across America-Fairfield County. Tune in and learn all about how to get involved!
Then, the next segment in our Pride Month series features Greater Bridgeport Pride - an organization 14 years strong raising awareness of the vibrant local LGBTQ+ community, offering a platform for creative expression, and connecting the community to work opportunities for queer creatives. There's big news and a huge celebration planned for Pride Week starting Monday, so stick with us to hear all about it.
And we'll close getting you ready to hear or make music right in your own community or neighborhood. Make Music Day Connecticut is this Friday, so we'll chat about it with our State Troubadour and a rep from the CT Cultural Coalition. We'll also brief you on how to apply to be our next State Troubadour or Poet Laureate - and the upcoming round of grant opportunities from the state Office of the Arts.

Pride Month Series Pt. 2 - EqualityCT Jun 11, 2024

Where can the LGBTQ+ community in greater Waterbury and statewide turn for statehouse leadership - as well as growing social and support networks?
For the People is picking up on our Pride Month series introducing @EqualityCT - a queer-led, grassroots organization rooted in social justice values, advocating for progressive change, celebrating Connecticut’s queer culture, and supporting statewide community-building efforts.

AARP-CT's Legislative Lookback Jun 11, 2024

Did this year's General Assembly session produce any legislation aimed at the state's rapidly aging population that benefits all of us?
For the People is going to start unpacking some of the results of the 2024 General Assembly session with our colleagues from @AARPCT. Hear about new legislation that may be affecting you - whether you are old enough to be an AARP member or not!

Meet CT's Director of Tourism! Jun 11, 2024

Who wants to @VisitConnecticut - or even 'stay-cation' here, you ask?
Well - last year Connecticut welcomed 68 million travelers exploring the state, generating over $1.1 billion in revenue across our 169 cities and towns. How are we going to beat that in 2024 and beyond?? We'll clue you in as For the People chats up Connecticut's new uniquely experienced and home grown Director of Tourism!

CT's Director of Tourism - Equality CT - AARP Legislative Lookback Jun 09, 2024

Who wants to come to Connecticut - or 'stay-cation' here, you ask? Well - last year Connecticut welcomed 68 million travelers exploring the state, generating over $1.1 billion - with a 'B' - in revenue across our 169 cities and towns. How are we going to beat that in 2024 and beyond?? We'll clue you in as we bring in Connecticut's uniquely experienced and home grown Director of Tourism to discuss.
Then we'll continue our Pride Month series introducing Equality CT - a queer-led, grassroots organization rooted in social justice values, advocating for progressive change, celebrating Connecticut’s queer culture, and supporting statewide community-building efforts.
And to close, we'll start unpacking some of the results of the 2024 General Assembly session with our colleagues from AARP. Hear about new legislation that may be affecting you - whether you are old enough to be an AARP member or not!

Pride Month Series Pt. 1 - State Rep Dominique E. Johnson Jun 04, 2024

June is here - and that means it's Pride Month - so listen in as we participate in an engaging and empowering conversation with Connecticut State Rep Dominique E. Johnson - proudly serving Norwalk and Westport. After being out for over three decades, hear how Rep. Johnson advocates for some of the youngest and most marginalized members of our LGBTQ+ communities, and her views on how we can do better.

Pride Month '24 w State Rep Dominique E. Johnson - Epilepsy Foundation of CT / BioHaven - Read to Grow Jun 02, 2024

It's the first weekend of June and that means it's Pride Month, so listen in as we participate in an engaging and empowering conversation with Connecticut State Rep Dominique E. Johnson - proudly serving Norwalk and Westport. After being out for over three decades, hear how Rep. Johnson advocates for some of the youngest and most marginalized members of our LGBTQ+ communities, and her views on how we can do better.
Then due to a technical issue, we're replaying last week's second and third segments starting one covering a health issue impacting over 30,000 individuals across the state - epilepsy - with reps from the Epilepsy Foundation of CT touting their upcoming golf tourney and this summer's Camp Courage. And - you'll meet a rep from BioHaven who will help see if you or someone you know are qualified for that company's two latest epilepsy studies.
Then we're replaying last week's chat with Read to Grow. Over nearly the past quarter century, Read to Grow has helped promote and sustain healthy reading habits and literacy for tens of thousands of children and families. Stay tuned and learn how you can get involved.

Read to Grow May 28, 2024

Over nearly the past quarter century, Read to Grow has helped promote and sustain healthy reading habits and literacy for tens of thousands of children and families. Stay tuned and learn how you can get involved.

Epilepsy Foundation of CT / BioHaven May 28, 2024

Tune in and learn more about a health issue impacting over 30,000 individuals across the state - epilepsy - with two knowledgeable reps from the Epilepsy Foundation of CT touting their upcoming golf tourney and this summer's Camp Courage - and we'll meet a rep from BioHaven who will help see if you are qualified for that company's two latest epilepsy studies.

BHCare / A Chance to Shine May 28, 2024

We want to lure you out to Oxford on June 1 for one of the Naugatuck Valley and Shoreline's biggest celebrations benefiting BHCare - A Chance to Shine. The funds raised at this huge family event and the online auction happening now will help countless children, adults and families in your community as they strive to recover from mental illness, substance use, domestic violence and other health-risk behaviors.

BHCare / A Chance to Shine - Epilepsy Foundation of CT / BioHaven - Read to Grow May 26, 2024

Today we're going to open luring you out to Oxford on June 1 for one of the Naugatuck Valley and Shoreline's biggest celebrations benefiting BHCare - A Chance to Shine. The funds raised at this huge family event and the online auction happening now will help countless children, adults and families in your community as they strive to recover from mental illness, substance use, domestic violence and other health-risk behaviors.
Then we'll pivot to learn more about a health issue impacting over 30,000 individuals across the state - epilepsy - with two knowledgeable reps from the Epilepsy Foundation of CT touting their upcoming golf tourney and this summer's Camp Courage - and we'll meet a rep from BioHaven who will help see if you are qualified for that company's two latest epilepsy studies.
And we'll close with Read to Grow. Over nearly the past quarter century, Read to Grow has helped promote and sustain healthy reading habits and literacy for tens of thousands of children and families. Stay tuned and learn how you can get involved.

CT Main Street Center May 24, 2024

Are you loving your downtown? We're chatting about the teachers and tireless cheerleaders for Connecticut’s downtowns and village centers who are part of CT Main Street Center. Recognizing our downtowns serve as the social and economic heart of our communities, find out how this agency is helping others understand the significant impact thriving main streets have on our towns and cities.

CT Council on Environmental Quality May 24, 2024

We're turning our attention to our water, air, our open spaces, and our environment as we review some of the high points of the latest Annual Report issued by Connecticut's Council on Environmental Quality. How are we doing? There's a few surprising new developments - some not so good.

Girl Scouts of Connecticut May 24, 2024

Girl Scouts of Connecticut just welcomed a new chief executive officer, and we connected to bring you one of her first media interviews! Listen to what this accomplished attorney and human resources executive has to say, learn about her lifelong connections to the Girl Scout movement, and how she plans to put her unique stamp on its leadership here in Connecticut.

Girl Scouts of Connecticut - CT Council on Environmental Quality - CT Main Street Center May 19, 2024

Girl Scouts of Connecticut just welcomed a new chief executive officer, and we connected to bring you one of her first media interviews! Listen to what this accomplished attorney and human resources executive has to say, learn about her lifelong connections to the Girl Scout movement, and how she plans to put her unique stamp on its leadership here in Connecticut.
Then we're turning our attention to our water, air, our open spaces, and our environment as we review some of the high points of the latest Annual Report issued by Connecticut's Council on Environmental Quality. How are we doing? There's a few surprising new developments - some not so good.
And are you loving your downtown? We're wrapping up chatting about the teachers and tireless cheerleaders for Connecticut’s downtowns and village centers who are part of CT Main Street Center. Recognizing our downtowns serve as the social and economic heart of our communities, find out how this agency is helping others understand the significant impact thriving main streets have on our towns and cities.

Yoga in Our City May 13, 2024

Are there any free local and public facing exercise programs available where I live this summer?
For the People wants to give you a great reason to better maintain or kick-start a healthier, happier life right down the street. Yes, the 2024 season of Yoga In Our City is ramping up now - so stick around and learn how you can be part of this popular and growing yoga movement that provides all of its benefits for free.

The 29th International Festival of Arts & Ideas May 13, 2024

How many cool, must-see and free events are being provided at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas this year?
For the People is heading to New Haven, because it's almost time for the main events of the 29th International Festival of Arts & Ideas. We'll catch up with the festival's very busy executive director to brief you on all the highlights we can pack into a 20-minute chat to entice you to participate.

RYASAP - Recovery-friendly Workplaces May 13, 2024

Could your employer do a better job at - or benefit from - retaining and supporting workers in recovery?
For the People is circling back to discuss how workplaces are continuing to play a growing role in the successful recovery of folks fighting to escape from addiction and substance use disorder. Our reps from RYASAP - the Regional Youth Adult Social Action Partnership - will join us to talk about how your workplace can be part of the solution when it comes to recovery.

RYASAP Recovery Friendly Workplaces - 29th International Festival of Arts & Ideas - Yoga In Our City May 12, 2024

Today we're talking about how workplaces are playing a growing role in the successful recovery of individuals fighting the good fight to escape from addiction and substance use disorder. Our reps from RYASAP - the Regional Youth Adult Social Action Partnership - will join us to talk about how your workplace can be part of the solution when it comes to recovery.
Then we're heading to New Haven, because it's almost time for the main events of the 29th International Festival of Arts & Ideas. We'll catch up with the festival's very busy executive director to brief you on all the highlights we can pack into a 20-minute chat to entice you to participate.
And to close, we'll give you a great reason to help maintain or kick start a healthier, happier life right down the street. Yes, the 2024 season of Yoga In Our City is ramping up now - so stick around and learn how you can be part of this popular and growing yoga movement that provides all of its benefits for free.

Goodwill of Western/Northern CT May 07, 2024

How can you de-clutter, get a tax write off, and help alternately-abled folks overcome homelessness or employment challenges?
Batting clean-up for the first For the People of May is the new Co-CEO from Goodwill of Western & Northern CT. She'll be reminding everyone why getting your spring cleaning done can help job seekers, support homeless veterans, individuals with alternate abilities who just want to be part of our communities, and so much more...

10th Annual ACS Women Leading the Way to Wellness Luncheon May 07, 2024

How did a group of women and cancer survivors establish a decade-long tradition of recognizing heroes in the fight against cancer?
For the people called on a couple of organizers for the 10th annual Women Leading the Way to Wellness Luncheon luncheon benefiting the American cancer Society and delivering important information to attendees about awareness, advocacy, and early detection that could save your life, or the life of somebody you love!

Impact Fairfield County May 07, 2024

Which local nonprofits will be learning this week if they are receiving up to $100k in transformational grants?
On May 8, Impact Fairfield County - one of the County’s leading female giving organizations - will be awarding five finalists transformational grants for as much as $100,000. So, tune in and learn more about these nonprofits and this collective giving organization whose mission is to empower women to engage in local philanthropy.

Impact Fairfield County - 10th Annual WLWW Luncheon - Goodwill of Western/Northern CT May 05, 2024

On May 8, Impact Fairfield County - one of the County’s leading female giving organizations - will be awarding five finalists transformational grants for as much as $100,000. So, tune in and learn more about these nonprofits and this collective giving organization whose mission is to empower women to engage in local philanthropy.
Then, meet a couple of organizers for another great event that's just around the corner - the 10th annual Women Leading the Way to Wellness (WLWW) luncheon benefiting The American cancer Society and delivering important information to attendees about awareness, advocacy, and early detection that could save your life, or the life of somebody you love!
Finally, batting clean-up for our first program in May is the new Co-CEO from Goodwill of Western & Northern CT. She'll be reminding everyone why getting your spring cleaning done can help job seekers, support homeless veterans, individuals with alternate abilities who just want to be part of our communities, and so much more...

AAA Northeast Seasonal Update Apr 29, 2024

For the People is welcoming back our source at AAA Northeast to focus on the rapidly increasing incidents of pedestrian / cyclist tragedies, legislative initiatives related to traffic safety, EV trends, gas price escalation, and some good news about getting you the air travel refunds you may have coming.

CT Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas Apr 29, 2024

As Connecticut charts its course toward election season, For the People caught up with Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas to discuss civics education, civic engagement and several things voters need to know as they consider participating in early voting for the August 13th primaries and November Presidential Election.

CT SOTS Stephanie Thomas - AAA Northeast - Encore: Child Health & Development Institute Apr 28, 2024

This week, we're visiting with Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas to discuss Civics Education, Civic Engagement and the SOTS CEO program, as well as a few things voters need to know as they turn attention toward participating and early voting for the August 13th primaries and the November Presidential Election.
Then we'll welcome our source at AAA Northeast to focus on the rapidly increasing incidents of pedestrian / cyclist tragedies, legislative initiatives related to traffic safety, EV trends, gas price escalation, and some good news about air travel refunds.
And we'll replay our first segment of the New Year from back in January with CHDI - the Child Health & Development Institute. Learn about their initiative to integrate trauma-informed comprehensive school mental health supports into the existing community-based network of care, as well as their helpful Connect4Families Toolkit.

Live from the floor at the 2024 Connecticut Cannabis Expo Apr 21, 2024

Back in late February we rolled into the Mohegan Sun convention facility to spend some time talking with folks who are part of the growing medical and legal consumer cannabis industry participating in the 2024 Connecticut Cannabis Expo. So relax, breathe deep, and groove to our chats with the event's founder, Advance Telemedicine, Gold Coast Farm, the CT Social Equity Council, Cannacticut, the CT Cannabis Small Business Alliance and the folks from Fat Cat Select Seeds.

Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury Apr 17, 2024

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For the People is helping you get help from - and support Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury, which offers victims of domestic violence and sexual assault free, confidential services in a safe, caring environment; while striving to raise awareness through community education and outreach. Check out our conversation and plan to be at the agency's Out of the Shadows Awards dinner!

EnergizeCT Apr 17, 2024

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This week, the award-winning For the People gets to celebrate some other very deserving award winners. We'll connect with with the manager of energy efficiency programs at Eversource, whose EnergizeCT initiative just captured its 9th national ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award. So listen and find out how that translates into even more potential energy savings for consumers.

Connecticut's All In Movement Apr 17, 2024

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This week, the award-winning For the People gets to celebrate some other very deserving award winners. Listen and learn about the growing All In Alliances movement with NVP - the Naugatuck Valley Project - and TEAM Inc. This collective fighting for social justice, food security, and a place for everyone just received the 2024 Citizen Planner Award from the Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association.

Connecticut's growing All In Movement - EnergizeCT - Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury Apr 14, 2024

This week, the award-winning For the People gets to celebrate some other very deserving award winners in their own right. First up, we'll chat with reps from two of the dozens of agencies that have joined growing All In Movement here in Connecticut: NVP - the Naugatuck Valley Project and TEAM Inc. who were just recognized with the 2024 Citizen Planner Award from the Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association.
Then we'll connect with with the manager of energy efficiency programs at Eversource, whose EnergizeCT initiative just captured its ninth national ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award.
And we'll close inviting you to get help from - and to help support Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury, which offers victims of domestic violence and sexual assault free, confidential services in a safe, caring environment; while striving to raise awareness through community education and outreach.

Discover how to support the Greater Bridgeport Symphony Apr 12, 2024

For the People is picking up the baton and reviewing the Greater Bridgeport Symphony's latest season as the orchestra prepares for its final show April 13 featuring the music of Beethoven. Tune in and find out how schools and businesses can help ensure the sustainability of this local musical and cultural arts treasure!

Protect yourself from scams with AARP Connecticut Apr 12, 2024

For the People connected with AARP Connecticut to get briefed on the latest scams and tactics that are beating folks out of billions of dollars. Learn how to protect yourself from celebrity impersonation, and how bad actors are taking actual voices of folks you know and using artificial intelligence (AI) to help make their lies very believable.

Connecticut's Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities Apr 12, 2024

Check out For the People's conversation with Connecticut's Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO). They're working hard to eliminate discrimination, to establish equal opportunity and justice for all persons - and they want to invite you to a couple of events so you can learn how they can go to work for you!

CT Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities - AARP Scam Alert - Greater Bridgeport Symphony Apr 07, 2024

This program features a conversation with Connecticut's Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO). They're working hard to eliminate discrimination, to establish equal opportunity and justice for all persons - and they want to invite you to a couple of upcoming events so you can learn more about how they can go to work for you!
Then we're connecting with AARP Connecticut to get briefed on the latest scams and tactics that are beating folks like us out of billions of dollars. We'll talk about how to protect yourself from celebrity impersonation, and how bad actors are taking actual voices of folks you know and using artificial intelligence (AI) to help make their lies very believable.
And we'll close reviewing the Greater Bridgeport Symphony's latest season as they orchestra prepares for their final show coming up April 13 featuring the music of Beethoven, and how you and your schools and businesses can help ensure the sustainability of this local musical and cultural arts treasure.

Making the rounds at CT Ag Day 2024 Mar 31, 2024

We harvested a bounty of great interviews from our recent visit to Connecticut Agriculture Day at the Capitol. Why is CT Grown so important? Stick around and learn why as we chat with folks from the Association of CT Ag Fairs, the UConn's Sea Grant Aquaculture Program, the regional USDA Rural Development Office, the School Nutrition Assoc. of CT, the Connecticut Nursery & Landscape Assoc., the Solid Ground program at UConn, Food Share, and even Agricultural Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt, himself!

Homes for the Brave - Governor M. Jodi Rell Center for Public Service - ARI of Connecticut Mar 24, 2024

Every day thousands of Connecticut veterans and their families experience homelessness or are at risk to become homeless. So, we're reconnecting with Homes for the Brave - working and growing to serve more vets and their loved ones with a range of critical supports and services, and inviting you out for a few laughs to benefit the agency at its 8th Annual 'For Veterans, By Veterans' Comedy Night.
Then we're replaying a visit we had in early January with the Governor M. Jodi Rell Center for Public Service at the University of Hartford - discussing how the Center is looking to encourage students and others to pursue careers in public service by providing a forum for the discussion of ethics in government; the importance of civil discourse in politics; and citizen involvement in public service.
And we'll close inviting you to the 18th Annual Walk for Independence to benefit ARI - one of the smallest providers of services for adults with developmental disabilities in the state. Learn how ARI's uniquely intimate program provides a “family like” environment and more individualized approach to services and supports based on each individual’s needs and interests.

Wheeler’s Bettor Choice Gambling Treatment Program - CT Insurance Commissioner Andrew Mais - Filling in the Blanks Mar 17, 2024

It's a good bet most folks are unaware March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month - a time to acknowledge the challenges of problem gambling. But for those living with a gambling issue, we're connecting with an expert on the subject helping to remind you that hope and recovery are possible through Wheeler Health network’s Bettor Choice Gambling Treatment Program.
Next, we'll hear from Connecticut's Insurance Commissioner about some of the trends affecting the insurance products you may be paying for, and how his office is working with other states collaboratively to ensure folks are getting the best possible coverage for the rates they pay.
And we'll wrap inducting a brand new member of our massive For the People network of regional nonprofit partners - Filling in the Blanks - founded by mothers and community activists serving 200 sites throughout Fairfield and Westchester Counties by delivering over 2 MILLION weekend meals to children in low-income households.

Opportunity Youth - Jersey Mike's Month of Giving / Make-A-Wish CT - CT's Chief Manufacturing Officer Mar 10, 2024

Today we'll help you form some perspective on severely disengaged and disconnected youth in Connecticut. A growing coalition of organizations has just released a series of recommendations to state policymakers to address the 119,000 Connecticut youth in need of guidance and support to get back on track. So stick around and learn how you can help inform your state lawmakers about supporting Opportunity Youth.
And since it's March - our friends from Jersey Mike's are back to chat about their Month of Giving - one of the most satisfying philanthropic campaigns around - along with Jersey Mike's Day of Giving on March 27, which returns 100% of all sales to their select charity. We'll also bring in a rep from Make-A-Wish the exclusive Connecticut recipient of all the proceeds from Jersey Mike's Month AND Day of Giving.
Then, we'll wrap it up hearing from Connecticut's Chief Manufacturing Officer and how his team is helping manufacturers take advantage of market opportunities to grow their businesses with programs ranging from fast-track workforce training to funding and research to help state manufacturers compete and grow globally or remain sustainable entities within their market sectors.

Central Connecticut Coast YMCA - Ruth's House - Encore: AdvanceCT Mar 03, 2024

We're heading back to the Y - The Central Connecticut Coast YMCA. We'll chat with their new CEO about this tried and true charitable, not-for-profit, community service organization that remains dedicated to putting principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all the 25 communities they serve.
Meet the founder and director of Ruth's House, a home in Shelton, CT and will provide a loving home for young single mothers that encourages and equips them to make positive changes in their lives, care for their children and build their own futures.
And we'll close replaying a mid-winter interview with the leader of AdvanceCT - a private nonprofit economic development organization driving job creation and new capital investment through business attraction, retention, and expansion.

WBDC's IGNITE Grant Program - Beardsley Zoo's FrogWatch - Ann's Place Feb 25, 2024

Since For the People provided WBDC's founder with her first radio interview oh so many years ago, we brought her back, in part, to announce and invite women to apply for the Women's Business Development Council's brand new IGNITE grant program, and to come out to the upcoming Women Owned Business Day at the Connecticut Capital.
Then, we're welcoming two Beardsley Zoo educators to talk about a number of cool programs happening this spring - as well as focusing on FrogWatch 2024 - which is currently enlisting folks who want to help scientists better understand how these noisy amphibians provide a bellwether for our environmental health.
And we'll close telling you all about Ann's Place - providing comfort, support, and financial resources to those living with cancer and their loved ones. Their CEO is dropping in to explain how this compassionate nonprofit is serving the region with professional counseling, support groups, wellness activities and educational resources - all at no charge.

Annie C. Courtney Foundation - McCall Behavioral Health Network - Connecticut Psychological Association Feb 18, 2024

We're visiting a co-founder of the nonprofit Annie C. Courtney Foundation - assisting families and individuals touched by all aspects of the child welfare system. Did you know as many as half of our youths exiting foster care experience homelessness by age 26 and many more are unstably housed. Stick around and learn how you can help Annie C. do something about it.
Then we're pivoting to the leader of the McCall Behavioral Health Network to learn about a brand new program to fast-track individuals reaching out for mental health and crisis support to the expert care they need - most often the day of - or within a day of that call for help.
And we'll close getting briefed on a number of important issues the Connecticut Psychological Association wants you to know about - that will occupy part of the speedy agenda during the 2024 state General Assembly short session.

2-1-1 Day - New Haven Legal Assistance Association - Valley Community Foundation Feb 11, 2024

February 11 isn't just Super Bowl Sunday - maybe more importantly it's 2-1-1 Day here in Connecticut, the day when we celebrate and recognize 2-1-1-Infoline, which had its humble beginnings right here in our state and last year, provided assistance to 1.7 million people.
Then, we're heading to the Elm City to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of The New Haven Legal Assistance Association, which offers free, high-quality legal services to people living in poverty in greater New Haven. We'll tell you all about it, and how you may be able to access free legal help from their NHLAA team.
Then we'll head to visit with the Valley Community Foundation and talk about how that organization is maximizing the power of "Valley-ness" to support and assist hundreds of organization working to take the best care of residents in Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton.

Choose Love Movement - CT Forest & Park Association - LIV IT UP Feb 04, 2024

It's CHOOSE LOVE AWARENESS MONTH, so we're going to talk about how you can choose love as defined by the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement and its founder Scarlett Lewis - who is on a mission to create safer and more loving communities through proven programs suited for all stages of life and everybody from you and your family, to your entire community and even your workplace.
Then we're introducing the new director of the Connecticut Forest & Park Assoc.- which is dedicated to connecting people to the land in order to protect forests, parks, walking trails, and open spaces. We'll also learn how their experienced conservation professionals are delivering programs on Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails, Environmental Education, Land Conservation, and Public Policy.
Then we'll touch base with LIV IT UP - a regional grassroots nonprofit providing support services and programming for neurodiverse adults by offering opportunities to enjoy enriched and fulfilled lives. The nonprofit promotes independence and building friendship and community through activities like volunteering , social gatherings, Broadway trips, yoga, therapeutic horseback riding, art classes, and concerts.

CT Violence Intervention and Prevention - 98th Annual Salisbury JumpFest - Chick Rosnick Boxing Club Jan 28, 2024

We're bookending For the People with folks and nonprofits working to address and reduce violence in our communities. First we'll meet the Program Manager at CT Violence Intervention and Prevention who is Connecticut's only representative to the first ever Community Violence Intervention Leadership Cohort at the University of Chicago who is prepping for her upcoming graduation at the White House.
Then we're circling back with the Salisbury (CT) Winter Sports Association - which is poised for their 98th Annual JumpFest, the oldest Ski Jumping Competition in New England. But it's not just about ski jumping, this is truly a community and regional festival spanning 3 days in the Litchfield Hills, so tuned in and make plans to be there.
And we'll close with the father and son co-founders of the nonprofit Chick Rosnick Boxing Club - dedicated to teaching the art of boxing to boys and girls so its participants can advocate against bullying, learn alternatives to violence and gang culture, and be instilled greater discipline, good character, and good citizenship.

CT Council on Problem Gambling - AARP Connecticut Legislative Agenda - CT Green Bank Jan 21, 2024

With An estimated 7 million Americans struggling with gambling addiction, we contacted our source with the nonprofit Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling to discuss a proposal to secure federal funds to treat and research gambling addiction.
Then we're welcoming back AARP Connecticut to review some of the high points of their 2024 Legislative Agenda, and to remind local communities and qualified agencies that the next round of AARP Community Challenge grant applications is now open, and features several new areas of focus for applicants in 2024.
And we'll close touching base with the CT Green Bank - America's 1st Green bank has just released its Annual Report, so we'll review a few of the agency's accomplishments from the past year, celebrate the 10th anniversary of the C-PACE program, and clue you in on a new way that the agency's Solar MAP program is expanding to support affordable housing developers.

CT DCP Adult Use Cannabis - CT Voices for Children - SustainableCT Jan 14, 2024

This week marked the one-year anniversary of Connecticut launching its legal adult-use cannabis marketplace, so we'll connect with a spokesperson from the agency overseeing that program to look back on year one, and give us some insight on how this marketplace will be expanding in 2024.
This year's CT Voices for Children State of Early Childhood report is responding to the Governor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Child Care and a Continuation of Spotlighting Disenfranchised Populations, so we're bringing in the report's two authors to unpack why its details and recommendations are so important.
And we're circling back with Sustainable CT to talk about how that agency is committed to equity, and to creating communities where all are welcome and have the opportunity to thrive. We'll put out the recruiting call for summer fellows - and help celebrate Connecticut's first Gold Level certified SustainableCT community.

CHDI / CONNECTing Schools to Care IV Students - The Governor M. Jodi Rell Center for Public Service - CTLCV 2024 Environmental Summit Jan 07, 2024

Our first guest of the new year is from CHDI discussing their newly launched CONNECTing Schools to Care IV Students initiative to integrate trauma-informed comprehensive school mental health supports into the existing community-based network of care - as well as connecting you to their helpful Connect4Families Toolkit.
Then we'll introduce to you the Governor M. Jodi Rell Center for Public Service at the University of Hartford. Learn how the Rell Center is promoting ethics in government; civil discourse in politics; and how the Center is looking to encourage students and others to pursue careers in public service.
And we'll welcome back the CT League of Conservation Voters. If you've been hearing about eliminating fuel burning vehicles on state roadways or you have growing concerns about our environment, we'll invite you to be part of the CTLCV 2024 Environmental Summit coming up in a couple of weeks.

Best of '23 Replay: Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center - East Coast Greenway - CT Dept. of Education Dec 31, 2023

Our New Year's Eve program is visiting a few of our most informative and special segments, including our mid-July chat with the CEO of the Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center talking about how his team is delivering a wide range of physical, mental, dental and wellness services to neighborhoods that need it the most. We'll also celebrate the opening of the center's new Dixwell Q-House.
Then we'll replay our chat about the East Coast Greenway - stretching 3,000 miles from Maine to Florida - and how far along Connecticut is in completing its section, offering a safe place for bicyclists, walkers, runners, and more of all ages and abilities to commute, exercise, and visit new destinations.
Finally, we'll encore our visit with the Education Diversity Coordinator from the CT Dept of Education and the state's commitment to fortify our teaching force while expanding the diversity of educators for the benefit of all the children and youths who will be learning from them.

Back Yard Beekeepers Assoc. - CT Age Well Collaborative - AdvanceCT Dec 24, 2023

Hey, it's not too late to consider giving someone you know one of the most special and unique gifts ever - tuition to Bee School which comes with membership to the Back Yard Beekeepers Association (BYBA), so we'll feature an association member who will be sharing knowledge about beekeeping, and is dedicated to educating beekeepers and promoting the benefits of beekeeping to the public.
Then, it's time to look back and take stock, to look forward and make plans as 2024 makes us all a year older. Perhaps those plans involve supporting an aging loved one, or if you are an older Connecticut resident, disrupting ageism and ableism. So, we're bringing back the director of the The Connecticut Age Well Collaborative to talk more about how her agency is supporting that effort in 2024.
And finally, we'll dispense a few gifts of wisdom to entrepreneurs and business community members across the region from the leader of AdvanceCT - a private nonprofit economic development organization that drives job creation and new capital investment in Connecticut through business attraction, retention, and expansion, in close cooperation with state, regional, and local partners.

AFL Foster Caregiver Program - Bye-Bye Mattress - Harbor Watch @ Earthplace Dec 17, 2023

Holidays mean visiting with loved ones - and if you notice developing issues related to aging, we'll connect you with experts from Assisted Living Services and one of Connecticut's Area Agencies on Aging to explain the little-known Adult Family Living-Foster Caregiver Program that can help loved ones continue aging in place at home.
Then we're revisiting Connecticut's groundbreaking mattress recycling program with the state's Mattress Recycling Council and the director from one of the states regional recovery authorities to help educate consumers about where to go and what to do when you're ready to recycle your bedding.
And we'll close meeting some folks from Harbor Watch - a program of Earthplace in Westport - who just finished hosting their Annual Student Symposium on local water quality findings. So, we'll hear about that and some of the activities at Earthplace's nature center.

Touting the Food Farmacy of Greater Danbury - The Barnum Museum, work in progress Dec 03, 2023

For the People hits the road again, landing at thge region's first of its kind Food Farmacy of Greater Danbury - that's Farmacy with an 'F'. We'll visit folks who helped create this unique public health program as well as the facility to help support it and hundreds of families it's already serving since it opened a few weeks ago.
Then we'll head from the 'Hat City' to the Park City for a candid conversation with the director and curator of Bridgeport's Barnum Museum. We'll discuss how the 'Barnum' recently received its rightful place on the National Register of Historic Places - after a disastrous 20-year journey that had more twists, turns, and unfortunate detours as the life of P.T. Barnum himself!

Special Report: A visit to the Green Village Initiative's 2023 Harvest Fest Nov 26, 2023

Our on site visit to this year's Green Village Initiative Harvest Fest was bittersweet.
While it preceded a major change for this urban agricultural nonprofit that has done so well supporting equity, community, anti-racism, wellness, knowledge-sharing, and youth mentorship, along with responding hunger and promoting food justice - the festival also provided an opportunity to meet and learn about numerous individuals in greater Bridgeport who have learned from and benefited as a result of their ties to GVI.
So stay tuned and get ready to meet some of these enterprising individuals as well as hearing about the coming changes from the nonprofit's leadership.

Child Health and Development Institute - CT Health Foundation - Wheeler Foster & Adoption Network Nov 19, 2023

The Child Health and Development Institute's latest research produced a blueprint for strengthening Connecticut's behavioral health workforce for our children, so tune in and be among the first to learn how this report can help fast-track the help our kids need!
Then....we'll hear how grants from the Connecticut Health Foundation will support advocacy efforts to expand health care coverage to more immigrants and to ensure that those who are eligible can get covered.
And hey, it's National Adoption Month. So, if you think you can be the best part of a child's challenging life, For the People is welcoming a rep from Wheeler’s Foster Care programs to discuss the options, support and benefits you can receive.

Continuum of Care - AAA Northeast - Encore Replay: Western CT Food Farmacy Nov 12, 2023

Since 1966 the nonprofit Continuum of Care has been serving adults diagnosed with mental illness and severe developmental and intellectual disabilities. The agency is preparing for its Holiday Bazaar that will help fund a brand new and comprehensive program that will save taxpayers millions addressing homeless individuals diagnosed with one or more of these issues - so tune in and see how you can help.
Then, we're bringing in the Managing Director, Public and Government Affairs for AAA Northeast to get you up to speed on issues from pedestrian and driving safety post Daylight Saving - to a new addition to our 'Slow Down, Move Over' law, a new mobile EV emergency charging unit, and what to know if you'll be traveling this Thanksgiving.
And we'll celebrate the recent opening of the western Connecticut 'Food Farmacy' by replaying part of a spring series focusing on a first-of-its-kind collaboration between United Way of Western CT and Nuvance Health on this community-based site designed to connect folks diagnosed with obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and/or hypertension to fresh healthful foods.

SCORE of Western CT - Put CT Grown On Your Plate - Eversource Energy Assistance Programs Nov 05, 2023

Hear from the leader of SCORE of Western CT about all the free and confidential resources for you whether you are a business owner who wants to take things to the next level, you're ready to break out on your own as an entrepreneur, or if you are a business person who's willing to share your talents and expertise as a mentor or coach.
Then, we'll connect with Connecticut's Agriculture Commissioner and a state Ag Ambassador to talk about how easy, healthy, and economically feasible it is to 'Put CT Grown On Your Plate' for the fall and winter holidays - and every day!
And we'll close with a rep from Eversource addressing the cost of energy and how that utility is offering a range of programs to assist folks with paying their energy bills.

Waveny Lifecares - CT DOT Fall Update - Gifts of Love Oct 29, 2023

Meet the CEO of Waveny LifeCare Network and hear how this regional nonprofit is delivering a comprehensive continuum of healthcare to seniors with diverse therapeutic programs, services and living options. Waveny is celebrating 50 years of service and an important new partnership going into 2024, so tune in and learn all about them.
Then it's time to check in with our source at the CT DOT on subjects from Halloween traffic safety, to enhancements and fare increases on state bus and rail lines, a couple of important construction updates, and how the DOT will be making state roads more friendly for all through the 'Complete Streets' initiative.
And we'll close with Gifts of Love - a regional nonprofit supporting struggling working families by responding to provide basic living needs including food assistance, household items, and clothing; and fighting food insecurity. We'll also let you know how to support Gifts of Love, including attending their upcoming 'Fall In Love' fundraiser.

'AARP & You' Pt. 3 Fraud Protection - CT Housing Partners - CT DDS STEP Program Oct 22, 2023

We're closing out our 3-part series 'AARP & You' - tapping expert sources from the national AARP network to provide critical information to better protect everyone in Connecticut. In this segment, you'll learn the 3 most important things to immediately do if you are the victim of fraud.
Then we're circling back with CT Housing Partners CEO and one of their developers to provide some insight into Connecticut's much maligned 8-30g statute related to affordable and workforce housing.
And we're connecting with the Commissioner of Connecticut's Dept. of Developmental Services to hear more about the recently launched STEP (Supporting Transformation to Empower People) program to shift and expand the continuum of supports to serve as many individuals in the most independent settings possible.

Impact Fairfield County - Thin Line Peer Support Team - CT Women's Hall of Fame Oct 15, 2023

Meet Impact Fairfield County - a women's collective giving organization funding large transformational grants for qualified nonprofits. The next application period opens October 16, so if you are involved with or volunteer for, get services from a nonprofit that operates or programs in Fairfield County, listen in and learn more.
Then we're introducing Thin Line Peer Support Team, Inc, a non- profit providing peer-to-peer mental health assistance to first responders, active military, and veterans as well as facilitating access to more comprehensive mental health resources including drug and alcohol programs. Hear about their first major fundraiser - Walk the Line - and how you can help or come out and support the cause in person.
Then, we're circling back with the CT Women's Hall of Fame - delivering educational resources bringing Connecticut women’s history to life for current and future generations. The Hall is planning its Induction Ceremony and 30th Anniversary Celebration October 26 - so check out our chat and learn more about it!

Liberation Programs Pt. 2 - United Way of Connecticut ALICE Update - Greater Bridgeport Symphony Oct 08, 2023

During International Overdose Awareness Week we featured the first of a two-part interview with the leader of Liberation Programs, which serves about 1,000 people a day in our region with addiction recovery and mental health support initiatives. Now, we're continuing that conversation.
Then we're turning our attention back to ALICE - Asset Limited Income Constrained & Employed. United Way of Connecticut has just released its latest report focusing on several key points involving ALICE households...maybe yours is one of them.
Then, we'll initiate a spirited conversation with The Greater Bridgeport Symphony's new guest conductor Eduardo Leandro talking about his musical journey and next week's 78th Season Opening concert - themed 'Connecting Communities.'

'AARP & You' Pt. 2 Veteran Fraud Prevention - The "READI Set…Music Conference'' - CT Social Equity Council Oct 01, 2023

Can you believe veterans, active-duty service members and their families are nearly 40% more likely to lose money to scams and fraud? So, for the 2nd part of our latest series "AARP & You" we'll go to a veteran and AARP expert to help share how to identify and combat veterans-related scams.
Then we'll connect with the CT Office of the Arts to tout the October 7 READI Set Music Conference, a dynamic one-day event in New Haven celebrating the state's vibrant music scene and empowering artists and musicians with industry knowledge, networking opportunities, and a platform to showcase their artistry.
Finally, we'll reconnect with Connecticut's Social Equity Council, which recently announced the launch of a community reinvestment survey that will use information in conjunction with feedback from upcoming community conversations, to develop a reinvestment plan that will bring much needed resources back into communities negatively impacted by the War on Drugs.

'AARP & You' Pt. 1: Fraud Protection - VCF Health & Wellness Forum - CTData / Multigenerational Households Sep 24, 2023

AARP has something for everybody - and we'll prove it as we kick off our latest series 'AARP & You' - a three-pert deep dive into issues that could affect us all, including ways to help protect yourself from imposters stealing your identity, supporting our veterans, and a few important things you need to know regarding gift cards.
Then we'll reconnect with the Valley Community Foundation and pick up on a conversation with the Valley Health District as those agencies collaborate on an upcoming free health & wellness forum.
And we'll close circling back with the CT Data Collaborative, which just released a surprising and concerning new report about the upward trend of multigenerational households. Why is that so important? Stay tuned and find out!

CTC's Women of Innovation - Bigelow Tea Community Challenge / Bridge House - Lupus Foundation Norwalk Chapter Sep 17, 2023

The Connecticut Technology Council's Women of Innovation event is the state's first women in tech awards, which now includes over 800 women as winners and finalists. So we'll touch base with CTC's new Executive Director to get the latest on how the CTC can help if you are in a tech or STEM field - and how you can help support Connecticut's Women of Innovation.
Then, we'll welcome back Cindi Bigelow to talk about this year's Bigelow Tea Community Challenge and meet representatives from one of the nonprofits this 35-plus year tradition helps fund - Bridge House, a supportive and empowering community for adults with persistent mental illness.
And we'll wrap with two spokespeople from Norwalk's Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America, promoting its research and services to improve life now for people living with lupus, and touting the upcoming fund and awareness-raising Walk to End LupusNow, coming to Norwalk in October.

Children in Placement - The Exceptional Sidekick Service Dogs / YNH Children's Hospital - Abilis Sep 03, 2023

This morning we're reconnecting with Children in Placement to discuss their critical work with young people. Since 1979, CIP has advocated for the best interests of Connecticut’s abused and neglected children throughout the child welfare and judicial systems by securing them safe homes, supportive services, and a stable transition into adulthood.
Then we'll meet a representative From The Exceptional Sidekick Service Dogs organization - which grew out of the Sandy Hook tragedy to bring these truly exceptional animals into the lives of people who need them most. We'll hear about how Exceptional Sidekick is now partnering in a growing program to serve young patients and their families at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital.
And we'll close catching up with the CEO of Abilis, inviting you to their upcoming Walk/Run for Abilis, and explaining how this nonprofit has been serving people with disabilities in lower Fairfield County for over 70 years.

CMAK Sandy Hook Memorial Foundation - CT OHS/Dr Deidre Gifford - Liberation Programs Pt. 1 Aug 27, 2023

We're welcoming back Rebecca Kowalski who co-founded the CMAK Sandy Hook Memorial Foundation to honor her son Chase Michael Anthony Kowalski - one of the 20 student victims at Sandy Hook Elementary School. We'll hear about how their programs have been ramping back up since the COVID era, and remind you about how to get your kids involved, or to support the cause at a couple of cool upcoming events.
Then we'll have an important and informative chat with Dr Deidre Gifford who runs Connecticut's OHS - the Office of Health Strategy. She will be unpacking a number of the enlightening rankings - good and bad - about our state's healthcare delivery systems and related issues that affect and impact the health of everyone across Connecticut.
And we'll close on this first day of International Overdose Awareness Week with the first of a two-part interview featuring the leader of Liberation Programs, which serves about 1,000 people a day in our region with a range of addiction recovery and mental health support initiatives.

JoeAbate Foundation - Probus Club of Greater New Haven - Green STEP Summer Training Aug 20, 2023

Meet the founder of the nonprofit JoeAbate Foundation, and learn how it's supporting families with babies in the Yale New Haven Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, as wll as creating micro-internships to help students discover career possibilities. We'll also invite you to the nonprofiit's upcoming Light Up the Night fundraiser.
Then we'll be inviting you to join or support the Probus Club of Greater New Haven, which is seeking new members to support an incredible variety of service projects the club takes on. We'll also explain how the Probus Club can help you get rid of unused bicycles and musical instruments that might be cluttering up your closets, garages, or storage areas.
Then we'll hear about Energize Connecticut's Green STEP Summer Training Program, which just graduated 100 young people credentialed and prepared to go to work in Green commerce. We'll let you in on how to get your school system involved, and about Energize Connecticut's fall plans for expanding this program to after school.

CT Violence Intervention Program - Sen. Tony Hwang - Histoury (Encore) Aug 13, 2023

This week, we're introducing the CT Violence Intervention Program - CTVIP. This nonprofit practices trauma-informed care and unconditional care with every youth they come in contact with, providing a one-stop shop for at-risk youth and generally at-risk victims of violence throughout the New Haven region.
Then we're checking in with State Senator Tony Hwang to discuss some of the most important outcomes from the 2023 General Assembly session, as well as a couple of issues still simmering that are likely to come up again in 2024.
And we'll close replaying a segment featuring a unique nonprofit called Histoury - this organization hosts fun and educational tours helping folks in Fairfield County show off or learn about styles of architecture, community development, and the events and people that shaped these places.

CT Small Business Development Ctr - CT Council of Family Service Agencies - Waterbury Black Giving Circle Aug 06, 2023

If you are a small or medium size business, a start-up or entrepreneur who is ready to rock and roll, we've got a representative of the CT Small Business Development Center to let you in on everything the SBDC can do for you.
Then we'll help parents, friends and loved ones of adolescents and teens facing possible mental health challenges access an important new resource from the CT Council of Family Service Agencies - free youth mental health screening and fast-track referrals for support to anyone who may need it across the state.
And we'll close as Black Philanthropy Month arrives this August by bringing in the founder of Waterbury's Black Giving Circle, which is ramping up recruiting and is seeking a whole new group of younger new members who want to to cultivate charitable giving within the Black community.

GVI's Urban Farming Extravaganza - CT Voices for Children - Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center Jul 23, 2023

We're inviting you back out to the Reservoir Community Farm to attend next weekend's Green Village Initiative (GVI) First Urban Farming Extravaganza connecting farmers and gardeners to engage in beginner and intermediate hands-on workshops with the goal of growing knowledge and interconnection, rooted in our shared goal to feed our loved ones and communities.
Next — are you aware that right now, Connecticut lacks about 89,000 units of housing that are affordable and available to its lowest income renters, and the toll an escalating eviction crisis is taking on our economy, workforce, public health, education systems and quality of life? To get a better scope on the damage, we're bringing in a key research fellow at CT Voices for Children to unpack their latest report on the eviction crisis and how we'll need to address it.
And we're closing introducing the CEO of the Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center network to talk about how they are delivering a wide range of physical, mental, dental and wellness services to neighborhoods who need it the most. We'll also celebrate their newest project - the Dixwell Q-House.

SHU symposium on Creating Antiracist Solution - Children's Center of Hamden - AAA Northeast Bank Student Loan Support Jul 16, 2023

This morning we're going to bookending our show promoting programs that will be directly or indirectly addressing two key recent Supreme Court decisions on affirmative action and student load debt.
We're opening by briefing educators, nonprofit representatives and community members about the upcoming Sacred Heart University symposium on Creating Antiracist Solutions, that will be addressing the recent SCOTUS decision on affirmative action.
Then we'll help celebrate 190 years of supporting and helping local young people address and overcome challenges that may have life-altering implications as we visit with the Children's Center of Hamden.
And we'll wrap with a chat focusing on anyone saddled with student loan debt who just saw a planned student loan debt forgiveness program struck down by SCOTUS. We'll also provide some highly valuable advice and assistance courtesy of AAA Northeast Bank's Director of Student Lending.

CT Food System Alliance pt 2 - AARP Community Challenge Awards - Visionary Physical Therapy Jul 09, 2023

Check out the second of our two-part discussion with the Connecticut Food System Alliance about their recent collaborations and report to help inform all of New England as they pursue the goal of producing and consuming 30% of New England’s food needs in the region by 2030.
Then, we'll focus on communities across Connecticut receiving AARP Community Challenge grants. This year, five Connecticut projects were chosen from over 3,000 applicants, so stay tuned nd learn about each of these community building initiatives that will all be completed by the end of this year.
And we'll close chatting with the founder of Visionary Physical Therapy about the unique issues and needs facing first responders, and how he and several Sacred Heart University PT students will be providing free treatments to first responders at an upcoming event in Fairfield.

CT Food System Alliance - USDA Summer Food Safety Advisory - CTLCV Legislative Recap Jul 02, 2023

We're going to do a lot of talking about food and the environment this week starting with the first of a two-part discussion with the Connecticut Food System Alliance. We'll begin unpacking a recent report they helped produce to inform consumers, state governments, farmers, and the food industry in pursuit of producing and consuming 30% of New England’s food in the region by 2030.
Then we'll tap our partners at the USDA for a deep dive on summer food safety. Barbecues, parties and picnics have great potential to spread foodborne illness, so we'll walk you through everything you need to know to keep your family and guests safe - from the market, all the way to packing up your leftovers.
And we'll close with the CT League of Conservation Voters recapping some of the wins and losses coming out of the 2023 state legislative session. While 2023 reflected a number of advances, you'll learn how lawmakers fumbled when it came to continuing Connecticut's pattern of progress on addressing climate change and food waste recycling.

CT Library Assoc - LGBTQ+ Moveable Senior Center Program - CT DOT Summer Update Jun 25, 2023

A lot of people don't think much about libraries ...until they can't get reliable, factual answers they need asking their mobile device or smart speaker. So, we're catching up with the outgoing president of the CT Library Assoc. talking about these vital localized or specialized resource centers and the professionals who staff and stock them.
Then we'll conclude our June Pride Month focus chatting with the CT Healthy Living Collective whose CT LGBTQ+ Moveable Senior Center Program has expanded to 24 senior centers across Connecticut now offering events specifically designed for LGBTQ+ community members.
And we'll kick off the first weekend of summer with a quick briefing from the CT Dept. of Transportation. We'll cover a few basic summer travel and safe operating reminders, remind you about expanded emergency roadside assistance service, and a new program monitoring speeding and issuing warnings if you're speeding through state road work zones.

Center for Empowerment & Education - AARP-CT - Naugatuck Valley Transportation Forum Jun 18, 2023

For victims of interpersonal violence, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, the Center for Empowerment & Education provides support services while empowering individuals to find their voice and choose their path toward healing as they rebuild their lives. Tune in and hear all about it.
Then we're going to check-in with our partners at AARP-CT to learn about a number of successful initiatives they supported going into the 2023 state Legislative Session. These are programs of importance to many - whether you're old enough for AARP membership or you love and care for someone who is.
And if you live in the lower Naugatuck Valley, and you'd like to know more about - or talk about - transportation challenges and proposed solutions, we'll preview an upcoming info session coming up in Shelton that you might just want to be part of...

Wilton Pride / Norwalk River Valley Trail - International Festival of Arts & Ideas - NWF Pollinator Month Jun 11, 2023

We're continuing our Pride Month focus showcasing a unique collaboration between Wilton Pride and the Norwalk River Valley Trail and the upcoming Push N' Pull Pride Month celebration. Tune in and find out how to be part of this first of its kind events at one of Fairfield County's newest recreational destinations.
Then it's time for one of Connecticut's premier activities - the global cultural and community celebration that is the International Festival of Arts & Ideas opening this weekend and continuing through June 25 with dozens of ticketed - but mostly free concerts, exhibits, talks, and way too much to even pack into this segment.
June is also Pollinator Month, so we're welcoming back the National Wildlife Federation to talk about the critical importance of sustaining and growing our regional population of pollinators utilizing a host of native plants that are easy to get, plant, and grow right in your own yard.

United Way WCT Food Farmacy Pt. 2 - Westport Pride/Westport Museum Oral History Project - CT Dept of Education Teacher Recruitment/Diversity Initiative Jun 04, 2023

We're wrapping up our 2-part series focusing on United Way of Western CT and its partnership with Nuvance Health on an innovative "Food Farmacy" - a community-based site designed to increase access to and consumption of healthful foods for those individuals across western and southwestern Connecticut diagnosed with obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and/or hypertension.
Then we'll be putting some Pride Month focus on a new and unique collaboration between Westport Pride and the Westport Museum for History & Culture - an Oral History Project aiming to fulfill the museum's mission to "make history whole" by bringing to light the hidden narratives of marginalized groups, with a specific focus on the LGBTQ+ community.
And we'll close with the Education Diversity Coordinator from the CT Dept of Education - discussing a multi-faceted and well-funded commitment to fortify our state's teaching force, while expanding the diversity of educators for the benefit of all the children and youths who will learn from them.

United Way WCT Food Farmacy Pt. 1 - Career Resources Second Chance Job Fair - Bethel CT Pride May 28, 2023

We're kicking off the first of a two-part series focusing on United Way of Western CT and Nuvance Health which just opened their Food Farmacy - a community-based site increasing access to and consumption of healthful foods for those across the region diagnosed with obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and/or hypertension.
Then we're heading down to Bridgeport to chat with representatives from Career Resources about their efforts to fortify area businesses and their workforces through a May 31 Second Chance Re-Entry Job Fair specifically supporting second chance citizens.
And we'll close inviting everyone ahead of Pride Month to the June 3 Bethel CT Pride Celebration - a street parade and family-friendly party featuring 50+ vendors, food, a kids’ craft tent, and health stations offering confidential HIV and Hepatitis-C rapid testing along with monkeypox and Covid vaccinations.

Junior Achievement SW New England - Clean Energy Industry Report - Histoury May 21, 2023

A lot of really exciting things happen when Junior Achievement is part of your kid's education. So For the People is Bringing in a former educator - now the leader of Junior Achievement of Southwest New England to learn how JA is inspiring students and young people to be productive contributors to Connecticut's communities and near-future workforce.
Then we'll stay with the workforce theme — and find out how the clean energy sector is not only providing tons of opportunities for a growing number of diverse workforce candidates, but why clean energy is also critical to the state's economy, and even our public health.
And we'll close connecting with Histoury — a unique nonprofit helping folks in Fairfield County show off or learn about styles of architecture and community development, while introducing its guests to the events and people that shaped the places where we live.

McCall Behavioral Health - Preusser Research Group/Transportation Trends - Yoga In Our City May 14, 2023

While April was Alcohol Awareness Month, health and safety issues tied to alcohol use and consumption are affecting our communities 365 days a year, so we're circling back with McCall Behavioral Health to talk about how they are carrying alcohol awareness initiatives into the summer, along with some other exciting news involving this regional health agency.
Then we're going to have a candid chat with a local traffic safety scientist from the Preusser Research Group covering the importance of Connecticut's new all passenger seatbelt law, the uptrend in wrong-way highway collisions, the latest issues involving teen drivers, and UConn's Crash Data Repository.
And since the free 2023 Yoga In Our City program is about to begin across numerous Connecticut Communities, we'll replay our 2022 segment on the initiative to familiarize you and hopefully inspire you to try out this health no-cost activity for yourself!

Special Report: CT Cannabis Expo May 07, 2023

As Connecticut's recreational cannabis market continues to flourish, and the date for legal home grown cannabis approaches, the award-winning For the People hit the floor of the Mohegan Sun convention center to chat with the organizer and a number of vendors at the recent XPOCANNA Connecticut Cannabis Expo to learn more about cannabis pharmacology, obtaining a medical cannabis card, cannabis testing, lighting, its CBG component, and how folks are tying cannabis consumption into community-building activities. So sit back and get ready to roll along with us as we explore the Expo.

Annie C Courtney Foundation - UConn's Korey Stringer Institute - CT Breast Health Initiative Apr 30, 2023

Since May is National Foster Care Month, we're opening with the director of the Annie C. Courtney Foundation, to learn how this nonprofit is supporting and promoting positive, empowering, loving and healthy communities for vulnerable children, youth and families with the goal of preventing the need for foster care.
Then it's off to UConn to learn a thing or two about preventing serious sports injuries and death with its Korey Stringer Institute, one of the recently announced partners in the NFL's Smart Heart Sports Coalition, which is advocating for all 50 states to adopt evidence-based policies that will prevent fatal outcomes from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) among high school students.
And we'll close inviting you to get to know and support the CT Breast Health Initiative, a state-wide non-profit organization making a significant impact in the quest to find a cure for breast cancer by providing grants to support education and research in Connecticut.

Wheeler's Walk With Me Program - Housatonic River Commission - Aspetuck Land Trust Apr 23, 2023

We're circling back to the Wheeler Health network to help celebrate the recent CT Community Foundation grant supporting Wheeler's Walk With Me program - creating a safe, affirming, and inclusive array of outpatient services for LGBTQ+ people and their loved ones.
Then head back up the mighty Housatonic to catch up with the Housatonic River Commission - the decades-long driving force behind a recent federal 'Wild & Scenic' designation that was provided for one of the most pristine stretches of that western Connecticut waterway.
Finally, we'll lead you from the river to the forest, to catch up with the Aspetuck Land Trust and invite you to explore the 2100-plus acres they manage in southwestern Connecticut — while learning more about their Green Corridor initiative and other cool activities for the spring and summer.

Susan B. Anthony Project - Women and Families Center - Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Apr 16, 2023

We're at the midpoint of April - Sexual Assault Awareness Month - so we're highlighting a couple of agencies providing support to victims beginning with the Susan B. Anthony Project - celebrating 40 years of service in Torrington and communities in central Litchfield County.
Then we'll head to Meriden to chat with folks from the Women and Families Center, which provides sexual assault support services, as well as a number of other critical programs focusing on youth homelessness and workforce development. Their first ever Walk for Hope to End Homelessness is coming up, so we'll clue you in on that as well.
Finally, we're taking the long road up to Ashford to let everyone know Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is back following a devastating fire - and is ready to re-open better than ever for the kids and volunteers who support them.

LifeBridge Community Services - Wheelchair Advocacy - Aquarion Water PFAS Mitigation Apr 09, 2023

Meet the new CEO of LifeBridge Community Services, a Bridgeport agency partnering with individuals, youth, and families to improve well-being, strengthen resilience, and create a brighter future. They've got an exciting event coming up called 'Creating from the HeART' - so we'll invite you to that while learning about the agency's recent designation as an Urban Trauma Center.
Then, we'll welcome a panel of individuals putting the power of two wheels behind a drive to create legislation that will help greatly improve the lives, health and mobility of the thousands of folks across Connecticut who either temporarily or permanently utilize wheelchairs to get around.
Finally, you've heard about the increasing levels of PFAS and forever chemicals in our environment and especially in our water supplies, so we're turning to an expert from Aquarion Water Company to learn what that public utility is doing to better identify and filter these potentially harmful chemicals from their numerous state water systems.

State Treasurer Erick Russell - CT Paid Leave Authority - ARI of Connecticut Apr 02, 2023

For the People is pleased to introduce two new officials in our state government beginning with our newly elected State Treasurer Erick Russell who will get us up to speed on what his office is up to - as well as discussing programs like the Baby Bonds initiative and the state's Unclaimed Property Fund.
Then, For the People will chat with the recently appointed leader of the CT Paid Leave Authority. There are some really important dates and deadlines both employers and employees need to be aware of, so our guest will remind you about them as well as all you need to know about this innovative workforce benefit.
Finally, For the People visits with ARI of Connecticut, Inc. which has intentionally remained one of the smallest providers of services for adults with developmental disabilities in the state enabling the agency to provide a “family like” environment and a more individualized approach to services and supports. Their annual Walk For Independence is coming up later this month, so we'll clue you in about that event and how you can help support ARI's good work.

CT NOFA 41st Winter Conference Mar 26, 2023

As we celebrate the first full week of Spring it's appropriate that we also celebrate the return of the Northeast Organic Farming Association Connecticut Chapter's 41st Winter Conference that concluded with the first in-person event since 2020, and like we have been for decades, For the People was on scene to bring you interviews with CT NOFA leadership, reps from the FDA, the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund, and vendors talking about seeds, alpacas, sustainable appliances, and environmentally safe products and practices. So stay tuned and join The award winning For the People as we plant ourselves on the Weslyan University campus to experience everything CT NOFA.

The Connecticut Justice Alliance - East Coast Greenway - (encore) New Reach Mar 19, 2023

We're going to get inspired to try and keep more of Connecticut's young people out of the often defeating and damaging environment of incarceration as we meet the leader of CTJA - The Connecticut Justice Alliance - bringing a diverse set of voices together to lift up and protect kids facing challenges that can't be helped behind bars.
Then we'll hear about The East Coast Greenway - stretching 3,000 miles from Maine to Florida, and how far along Connecticut is in in completing its section of this project offering a safe place for bicyclists, walkers, runners, and more - of all ages and abilities - to commute, exercise, and visit new destinations.
And we'll close replaying an early January visit with New Reach, to learn more about this locally based nonprofit organization, and how its dedicated staff is committed to making homelessness in Connecticut rare, brief and non-recurring.

Consumer Protection Week - Jersey Mike's Day of Giving / Make-A-Wish CT - Greater Bridgeport Symphony Mar 12, 2023

We're looking back on National Consumer Protection Week with Connecticut's Commissioner of Consumer Protection and bringing you some important reminders about how to best protect yourself and the ones you love from scammers and situations designed to rip you off or steal your identity.
Then we'll work up your appetite with our friends from Jersey Mike's Subs. We are smack in the middle of Jersey Mike's Month of Giving and working our way toward their March 29 Day of Giving, so we'll chat with a company representative about this effort, and then welcome Make-A-Wish Connecticut - this year's Month of Giving philanthropy recipient.
And we'll close by saying farewell to Eric Jacobsen - the soon-to-be departing director and conductor of the Greater Bridgeport Symphony. We'll reflect on his journey over the past nine years, hear about a couple of exciting upcoming performances, and what's in store for this talented musician in the months and years to come.

Glebe House Museum - American Farmland Trust - AgingCT Mar 05, 2023

We'll open transporting you to the Glebe House Museum in historic Woodbury's village center, and invite you to learn about one of the earliest historic house museums in the nation offering authentic architecture, an outstanding regional furniture collection and Gertrude Jekyll Garden.
Next, we'll welcome the National Smart Solar Director for the American Farmland Trust. to help clue us all in on that agency's Smart Solar policies and continued investment in farmland protection - and invite you to be part of a March 8 webinar entitled: "Building a Resilient Future: Connecticut’s Smart Solar Opportunities."
Then, we'll be introducing you to AgingCT — a statewide network of coordinated information, supports, and services to help Connecticut's older and vulnerable adults and everyone else navigate their aging journey based on their care setting, preferences, and needs.

NOFA-CT Conference Preview - CT Psychological Assoc - Housatonic Valley Assoc. Feb 26, 2023

We've got exciting news for farmers, gardeners and those who love our land resources - The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut (NOFA-CT) is with us previewing the 41st Winter Conference coming up in March and culminating with an in-person gathering and celebration at Wesleyan University.
Then, we'll tell you about CONNIE - the CT Health Exchange that's required to implement by May. There are more than a few serious concerns about it and a lot that consumers aren't aware of — so we'll call on the President of the CT Psychological Association to help unpack some of the key details you need to know.
And we'll close with more good environmental news - a 41-mile section of the Housatonic River just received federal Wild and Scenic designation, which should lead to better protections for the waterway. So we'll chat up a leader from the Housatonic Valley Association - one of the two organizations that helped Connecticut earn this high profile national designation to learn more.

UR Community Cares - VCF Index Pt. 3 / Greater valley Chamber of Commerce - Abilis Feb 19, 2023

We're checking in with the founder of UR Community Cares, one of the state's coolest and under promoted community building nonprofits. We'll let you in on where this service organization has been popping up lately connecting neighbors to neighbors and providing support to seniors and others who may need an occasional hand around the house.
Then we'll resume our series looking at the health and quality of life in the lower Naugatuck Valley using the Valley Community Foundation's latest Index as seen through the eyes of the regional Chamber of Commerce leader. How does the quality and health of Valley commerce affect the welfare of everyone living in the region? Stay tuned and find out!
And we'll close catching up with Abilis, which is continuing to expand its network of partnerships providing even more opportunities for alternately-abled residents of lower Fairfield County inclusive employment opportunities to help make everyone involved feel productive and welcome in their community.

CT Housing Partners Pt. 2 - Connecticut Community Foundation - AARP Community Challenge Feb 12, 2023

We're opening where we left off last week - with the second of a two-part chat featuring the CEO of Connecticut Housing Partners, to hear about how this nonprofit has been working for over 30 years to end housing insecurity, address income inequality and prevent homelessness by creating and preserving safe, affordable housing, and resident services for people across the state.
Then we'll check-in with the CEO of the Connecticut Community Foundation - to celebrate the organization's 100th Anniversary, and to help kick off the foundation's next century of supporting important and critical community efforts across their service area including the launch of its Second Century Fund.
And we'll close with AARP Connecticut - inviting local organizations and governments to apply for the 2023 AARP Community Challenge grant program. These grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public spaces, transportation, housing, civic engagement, diversity and inclusion, and more.

Choose Love Awareness Month - Bike Walk Connecticut - CT Housing Partners Pt. 1 Feb 05, 2023

February is here and that means it's Choose Love Awareness Month - so we'll check in with Scarlett Lewis to discuss recent developments with her Choose Love Movement and the global expansion of important, effective programming in schools, businesses, communities and beyond that was inspired after losing her son in the 2012 Sandy Hook tragedy.
Then we'll hit the road with Bike Walk Connecticut to learn how this nonprofit is changing the culture of transportation through advocacy and education to make bicycling and walking safe, feasible and attractive for a healthier, cleaner Connecticut.
And we'll close with the first of a two-part chat with the award-winning CEO of Connecticut Housing Partners. Hear how this nonprofit has been working for over 30 years to end housing insecurity, address income inequality and prevent homelessness by creating and preserving safe, affordable housing, and resident services.

Audubon Connecticut - Cap The Rent CT - Salisbury Winter Sports Assoc 97th Annual Jumpfest Jan 29, 2023

We're starting and ending our program up in the air - opening with our top birding resource Audubon Connecticut celebrating this environmental nonprofit's 125th anniversary in 2023, as well as the acquisition of its latest open space parcel on Stratford Point, and a new series of workshops to help you understand and appreciate the importance of all our feathered friends.
Then we'll address the serious challenges facing more and more renters across the state. We're brining in two representatives from Cap The Rent CT, a grassroots cause working to create fair and equitable laws to help protect renters from predatory rent increases and evictions.
And we'll close back up in the air as we welcome the Salisbury Winter Sports Association inviting everyone to witness the thrill of ski jumping, and the insanity of human dog sled racing at next weekends 97th Annual Jumpfest right here in Litchfield County.

CT League of Conservation Voters - Jane Doe No More - Marijuana Policy Project Jan 22, 2023

This week is the 2023 CT League of Conservation Voters annual summit. So, For the People is previewing what attendees have in store, and hopefully motivating you to participate while learning how to help protect our state's air and water quality, open spaces, and the sustainability of our environment for generations to come.
Then we'll sit down with Jane Doe No More, a state-based non-profit empowering survivors of sexual crimes to find their voice, advance their healing, and educate others. We'll catch up on what the organization has been doing, and highlight a brand new resource for men suffering in silence after experiencing sexual abuse.
And we'll wrap circling back one final time with the Marijuana Policy Project. The first full week of legal cannabis access in the state has passed registering more than $2 million in sales, so we'll review what's next for one of the groups that played a big role in getting us to where we are today.

Green Village Initiative (GVI) Pt. 2 - CT Age Well Collaborative - Recovery for All Connecticut Jan 15, 2023

While it's early January, the good work and efforts surrounding community agriculture never really stops at Green Village Initiative. So we're opening today's program where we left off last week with Part 2 of our chat with GVI's executive director about what's happening today at the farm, and what's in store as she and her team dig in for 2023.
Then, meet the CT Age Well Collaborative and learn how this organization and its team co-creates, educates, innovates, celebrates and evaluates best practices, projects and policies to shape more aging, dementia, and disability-inclusive communities while leading the state's livable communities initiative
And we're introducing a true grassroots cause, Recovery for All Connecticut, a statewide coalition of labor, community, and faith organizations representing hundreds of thousands of people — black, brown, and white — standing united in a long-term mission to eliminate systemic inequalities and rebuild a better Connecticut.

New Reach - VCF Index Pt. 3 / Valley Health District - Green Village Initiative (GVI) Pt. 1 Jan 08, 2023

Meet the director of New Reach, a nonprofit organization committed to making homelessness in Connecticut rare, brief and non-recurring. New Reach recently received a $2.5 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund - the largest private gift in the organization’s history - so we'll get a few insights on how the grant is going to be utilized to better address homelessness in the region.
Then we'll resume our series looking at the health and quality of life in the lower Naugatuck Valley using the Valley Community Foundation's latest Index report, as seen through the eyes of the regional Health District Director.
And while it's early January, good work surrounding community agriculture never really stops at Green Village Initiative, a recent Connoisseur Cares program honoree. So, we'll close with the first of a two-part visit chatting up GVI's executive director about what's happening at the farm right now, and what's in store as she and her team dig in for 2023.

Assisted Living Services - Unpacking Healthcare Cost Drivers - CT Main Street Center Dec 18, 2022

If you'll be visiting with aging loved ones this holiday season, our expert from Assisted Living Services will be discussing the most important things to look for and know if you believe someone you know may be in failing health, suffering from depression, or may just need some experienced guidance as they age in place.
Then, if you are shocked by the rising cost of your healthcare coverage, we're bringing in a commissioner from the CT Insurance Dept. and the state's Healthcare Advocate to help us understand some of the major drivers behind escalating insurance expenses.
And we're closing with the new director at Connecticut Main Street Center - to learn more about how the agency is providing education, training, resources and technical assistance, while functioning as the statewide champion for downtowns and Main Streets of all sizes.

CT Office of the Arts / Arts Hero Awards - Connecticut Health Foundation - Connex Credit Union Dec 11, 2022

Our guest from Connecticut's Office of the Arts is picking up the conversation we started over the summer now that the agency is preparing to celebrate our 2022 Connecticut Arts Hero finalists. We'll hear who this year's Arts Heroes are, and let you in on how to be part of the celebration.
Our next segment with the President and CEO of the Connecticut Health Foundation takes up the importance of accurately documenting race, ethnicity, and language when delivering appropriate and optimal health care to everyone across the state.
Finally, we're replaying a recent chat about financial literacy, community outreach, and financial management with Connex nonprofit Credit Union. We'll learn ways young people, college students and adults can manage their money and credit more effectively - along with a few tips that might save your child or college student from getting into financial rough waters.

Continuum of Care / COMPASS - VCF Index Pt. 2 / TEAM Inc. - Aware Recovery Care Dec 04, 2022

We're introducing a new program serving New Haven with a representative from Continuum of Care discussing the recently launched COMPASS initiative that's training and equipping teams of social workers and peer support to respond to crisis interventions and mental health emergencies.
Then we'll continue our latest series drilling into the latest Valley Community Index - a collaborative project involving the Vally Community Foundation, Griffin Hospital, the Naugatuck Valley Health District and DataHaven - by bringing in the CEO of Team Incorporated to discuss challenges involving early childhood care and housing in the lower Naugatuck Valley.
And we'll close replaying a recent chat with Aware Recovery Care to remind you about their unique, successful in-home recovery program along with the critical roles played by loved ones as part of the recovery team - and not just the ones shouldering the entire challenge.

End Hunger CT (encore) - Valley Community Foundation - CAES Food Toxins Report Nov 20, 2022

We're opening replaying a chat with End Hunger Connecticut, which earlier this year convened a round table of policy makers and experts discussing the future of the state's summer meals program, and what's in store for kids in cafeterias all over the state the coming school year.
Then we're going to kick off a series of discussions about the lower Naugatuck Valley and some of the many factors affecting its health, economies, and overall quality of life. Our guest from the Valley Community Foundation will check in to brief us on the latest Valley Community Index, and begin steering us toward the points we'll continue addressing as this series progresses here on For the People.
Then, we'll begin a conversation about the complex issue of toxins in our foods. Recently representatives from the CT Agriculture Experiment Station and the University of Mass at Amherst released an important report on toxins in our food, and we're bringing in one of the report's principal authors to begin a discussion on how these toxins get there, and what we can begin to do about it.

CT Children's Gun Violence Prevention - Natural Resources Conservation Service - Immigration Help Nov 13, 2022

There have been 35,000 deaths in the U.S. so far this year from gun violence, following 45,000 deaths in 2020 and 2021! So we're bringing in a long-time gun owner who happens to be a trauma surgeon for CT Children's Medical Center for a cool, calm, and politics-free conversation about how we can start trending down these horrific losses, so many involving children.
Then we're circling back with the Connecticut bureau of the Natural Resources Conservation Service - a division of the US Department of Agriculture - to get the latest on the programs and financial and technical assistance they're offering to farmers and private landowners through their brand new website.
And you probably heard that the 5th Circuit recently ruled that DACA - Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals - was unconstitutional, and new DACA applications will no longer be allowed. So if you are or know one of the 1 million-plus undocumented Dreamers living without legal status, we're reconnecting with our resource at Immigration Help to find out how that nonprofit may be of assistance.

CT Cancer Foundation - Water Quality & Forever Chemicals - Goodwill of Western & Northern CT Nov 06, 2022

Meet the Connecticut Cancer Foundation a premier nonprofit that has supported over 8,000 families struggling with the disease, along with devoting millions to cancer research. We'll hear about their No Shave CT activities and get a preview of what's to come for the foundation's celebrity-studded gala early next year.
Then we'll be talking with an environmental expert from H2M architects + engineers about the water we drink and that flows through our households and communities — and the increasing risks of the various contaminants that could impact our personal and public health.
And we'll close with Goodwill of Western and Northern CT which is locating and recruiting veterans facing homelessness to better support them in finding stable places to live, new jobs and careers, and a number of other services - and how you can support local service members at Goodwill's Stand Up for Veterans on November 18.

Newtown Police & Emergency Communications Director - CT Electric Car Charging Systems Oct 30, 2022

We're wrapping up our October Domestic Violence Awareness Month series with a couple of true front line responders when a domestic violence victim or witness reaches out for help.
We'll be visiting the Newtown Emergency Communications Center and Police Department to speak first with a respected emergency telecommunications leader, as well as a police sergeant heading up Newtown's new community policing division to explain what to expect in those first few crucial moments when you call 9-1-1 for help.
Then we're heading up to CT Electric Car Charging Systems to help celebrate the 10th anniversary of the company who helped install the state's first electric vehicle charging stations, and is on track to hook up hundreds more in the coming years. We'll chat with the company owner as well as a number of key state and federal officials in attendance - so stay tuned.

CT Paid Leave - McCall Behavioral Health Network - The Kennedy Collective Oct 23, 2022

In this next segment of our series during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we're going to talk to CT Paid Leave's CEO about benefits that may be available for domestic violence victims and their immediate caregivers, along with discussing other ways this new benefit can assist others across Connecticut.
Then we're going to hear about a brand new health system now serving much or western Connecticut with mental health and behavioral crisis and other related issues - as we chat with the new boss at McCall Behavioral Health Network.
The Kennedy Center has rebranded - and is now known as The Kennedy Collective. So we'll bring in their leader to get the backstory leading up to this historic name change, and what's in store for current and future Kennedy Collective clients, staff, and supporters in the future.

CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence - CT Women’s Hall of Fame - New Haven Promise Oct 16, 2022

We're continuing our month-long Domestic Violence Awareness Month series with the the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) - the state’s leading voice for victims of domestic violence and those organizations that serve them. We'll discuss the vital role law enforcement officers play in domestic violence response and help promote the coalition's new CTSafeConnect resource.
Then, on October 20, four exceptional women will be honored at the 29th Annual Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame Ceremony and Celebration. So we're chatting up the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame’s Executive Director about the event and how you can get in on celebrating these and all women across our state.
And we'll wrap touting New Haven Promise - a nonprofit that is building a culture in local public schools in which students aspire to attend and graduate from college; providing financial incentives and support for those students; and facilitating their return to live, work and serve in the greater New Haven community.

The Center for Empowerment and Education - Dr. Charlie Yarish Talking Seaweed - Waterbury Bridge to Success Oct 09, 2022

We're continuing our month-long Domestic Violence Awareness Month series with The Center for Empowerment and Education - the regional Domestic and Sexual Violence resource for Upper Fairfield and Lower Litchfield county. We'll focus on this year’s theme #Every1KnowsSome1, and hear about The Center's upcoming events and workshops to help spread awareness.
Then, our midpoint is just going to be a couple of guys sitting around talking seaweed - with the grandfather of the U.S. commercial seaweed industry. Dr. Charlie Yarish back to open your eyes, and maybe make you hungry to learn more about how seaweed can help solve an amazing number of environmental, economic, health and food shortage challenges.
And we're closing highlighting Waterbury Bridge to Success (BTS) bringing over 90 community and civic leaders, educators and organizations together empowering Waterbury’s youth to be successful in school, career, and life. We'll preview their upcoming workshop tour of partners putting the spotlight on access to resources, advocacy and leadership for this generation and the ones to come.

Domestic Violence Crisis Center - CT American Legion Foundation - Greater Bridgeport Symphony Oct 02, 2022

October is here and with it comes National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. So we're launching a weekly series to help promote greater awareness on the subject, as well as reminding victims about the wealth of resources and support professionals out there ready to help you get your life back and stay safe. Today we'll learn about the Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC), and how they are focusing on the aspect of financial abuse. Is someone controlling you with their financial capabilities? If so, tune in.
Then we'll chat with two very dedicated representatives who were instrumental in forming the Connecticut American Legion Foundation. We'll discuss the important civic-minded programs the foundation is already supporting, as well as explaining how you or your employer or community group can get behind building and expanding many other American Legion sponsored initiatives.
And we'll close on a musical note with the director of the Greater Bridgeport Symphony, which is in the process of choosing a new conductor while continuing to bring the beauty of symphonic music to folks throughout the region, while exposing school-age audiences to the symphony and myriad possible future careers in musical and cultural arts organizations.

Recovery Network of Programs - Suicide Prevention Awareness - Mikey’s Way Foundation Sep 25, 2022

We're wrapping up our National Recovery Month coverage with Recovery Network of Programs - not only celebrating their 50th Anniversary - but more than ever, committed to empowering those who need it get the compassionate, personalized support they deserve to improve their lives.
We're also closing out Suicide Prevention Awareness Month this September with United Way CT and an individual who has lived to talk about his suicide experience. So far in 2022, nearly 112,000 Connecticut residents have reached out to United Way of Connecticut’s 211 mental health crisis team - so we're going to help you get the support you need if you are thinking about suicide.
And we'll close with the founder of Mikey’s Way Foundation - we'll discuss how this nonprofit is helping enrich the lives of children suffering with life-threatening illnesses - and invite you to laugh out loud for the cause at the upcoming Mikey's Way Night of Comedy showcase.

Aware Recovery Care - Election Cybersecurity Update - CT Center for Nursing Workforce Sep 18, 2022

It's National Recovery Month, so in the first of a couple of related segments we're checking in with Aware Recovery Care to remind you about their unique, successful in-home recovery program along with the critical roles played by loved ones as part of the recovery team.
Then, as misinformation continues to pervade conversations about election and voting security, we'll circle back to have another very enlightening, and maybe a bit concerning conversation with our source from the Election Cybersecurity Initiative at USC's Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership and Policy.
And then we'll reconnect on the issue of the crisis in nursing staffing here in the state and across the nation, while celebrating the 42nd Annual RN Student Day with the newly consolidated CT Center for Nursing Workforce.

Griffin Health Long COVID - Lupus Foundation of America - Wheeler Adolescent Mental Health Outpatient Services Sep 11, 2022

We're going to be touching on three subjects today that could very well involve you or someone you know and love. We're going to open with a representative from Griffin Health to talk a little bit about Long COVID and how that health system is working to diagnose and address it.
Then we'll circle back with our local friends from the Lupus Foundation of America to learn how it is supporting research and the day to day needs of our neighbors grappling with this insidious illness. We'll also tell you how you can help by being part of the 2022 Walks To End Lupus.
And we'll wrap with Wheeler Health, which just opened a groundbreaking outpatient program addressing youth mental health response and care in several of their offices including Waterbury. Could your child or one you know benefit from this initiative? Stay tuned and find out.

Special Report: Live From The Beardsley Zoo Sep 04, 2022

As promised earlier this year — we're heading out to help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo. The only AZA-accredited zoo in the state - it features one of Connecticut's remaining fully operational carousels, a farmyard, picnic areas, a massive antique greenhouse, and so much more.
As we meander through the Beardsley Zoo with Director Gregg Dancho and zoo educators, we'll visit and learn about the latest spider monkey residents, the soon-to-open Andean Bear Habitat, we'll learn about the zoo's Sky Hunters program, how its working to save and sustain the endangered monarch butterfly, and we'll preview this fall's coolest evening activity: the massive Beardsley Zoo Glow Wild exhibit.

LiveGirl - 35th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge - Adam's House Aug 28, 2022

Meet the the leader of LiveGirl, and and learn how to get your daughter involved with this non-profit empowering girls through year-round leadership development and mentoring that builds self-confidence and fosters diversity.
Then, visit with Cindi Bigelow, and meet a couple of recipients of The 35th Annual Bigelow Tea Community Challenge. We'll tell you how to get yourself and the whole family in on the fun supporting local agencies like Pivot Ministries and the Mercy Learning Center.
And we'll close leaving you dancing - or at least getting you prepared to see some awesome dancing as we visit with Adam's House, which is hosting its Dancing With The Stars event to benefit their program of grief education and peer support for families following the loss of a close loved one.

2022 Closer to Free Ride pt. 1 - CT Association of School Based Health Centers - Connex Financial Literacy Initiative Aug 21, 2022

This morning we're going to get Closer to Free with the first of two planned interviews ahead of the 2022 Closer to Free Ride supporting research and care at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center. We'll speak with the surviving spouse of a Smilow cancer patient who is presenting Beth's Bash to honor his late wife next Sunday with 100% of proceeds going to the Smilow Cancer Hospital.
Then, we'll touch base with the executive director of The Connecticut Association of School Based Health Centers - committed to increasing access to quality health care for all children and adolescents in Connecticut schools. Does your child enjoy the resources of a school-based health center? If not, listen in and find out more.
And we'll close talking financial literacy, community outreach, and financial management with Connex nonprofit Credit Union. We'll hear from one of their top executives about managing your money and credit more effectively, and bring you a few tips that might save your child or college student from getting into financial rough waters.

CT Office of the Arts / Artist Fellowship Program - Aquiline Drones/CSCU Training Program Aug 14, 2022

We're departing from our usual format today to bring you several guests talking about two cool subjects.
Our first segment brings together a trio talking about the Connecticut Office of the Arts Artist fellowship Program — providing recognition and funding support for Connecticut artists to pursue new work and advance their artistic careers.
Then we're welcoming back the CEO and founder of Connecticut's Aquiline Drones and the Regional President of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system to discuss how they are partnering to develop a brand new drone career training and licensing curriculum beginning this fall.

CT DPH Monkeypox Adisory - Boys & Girls Village Youth Link Mentoring - Call Before You Dig Aug 07, 2022

How concerned should you be about the global monkeypox outbreak? Connecticut has already seen it fair share of cases, so we're bringing in the state's top doc - Commissioner of Public Health Dr. Manisha Juthani to fill you in on everything you need to know about monkeypox.
Then we're replaying a visit with the coordinator of the Youth Link Mentoring Program at Boys and Girls Village. This important initiative is recruiting mentors who will be trained to support the growing communities of LGBTQ+ youths across the state facing numerous challenges.
And we're closing ahead of August 11 - or as the folks at Call Before You Dig refer to it - "8-1-1 Day," a perfect time to update and remind any private property owner or commercial excavators about the mandated Call Before You Dig protocol here in Connecticut - no matter how shallow or deep you are digging.

Sen. Tony Hwang /Health Insurance Rates - CT Voices for Children - End Hunger Connecticut Jul 31, 2022

State Senator Tony Hwang is helping unpack the complexities related to numerous proposed massive health insurance rate hikes under consideration for 2023. So we'll help explain how you as ratepayers and health insurance consumers can step up and try to help stop or greatly reduce those proposed rate increases.
Then we'll welcome Connecticut Voices for Children to talk about their 2022 State of Early Childhood — examining the accessibility, affordability, quality, and funding of Connecticut’s early childhood system.
And, on a similar subject, we're reconnecting with End Hunger Connecticut, which just convened a round table of policy makers and experts discussing the future of the popular summer meals program, and what's in store for kids in cafeterias all over the state this coming school year.

East Haven School District ALICE 'Go Buckets' - SHU Social Justice Symposium - CT Dental Assoc. Jul 24, 2022

Today we're unveiling ALICE - Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate - a new initiative rolling out across the state and changing the way police, emergency services, and schools are confronting crises. Hear representatives from the East Haven school district and Police Dept discussing how you can help that community as it prepares to engage this new program in the fall.
Then we're going to preview a first of its kind social justice symposium coming to Sacred Heart University. We'll chat with both a faculty and student organizer about why this kind of day-long event is important for you and your community, and why you might consider attending.
And we'll close with the CT Dental Association. Have you been putting off dental care because of the pandemic? We'll learn why re-connecting with your family's dentist office is so important for your overall health and wellness, and the roles dentists play in keeping your whole body in good health.

ENCORE: CT Essential Worker COVID-19 Assistance Fund - Veterans for Political Innovation - Susan D. Flynn Oncology Nursing Development Program Jul 17, 2022

This For the People encore segment features State Comptroller Natalie Braswell in last January's chat about Connecticut's new Essential Worker COVID-19 Assistance Fund. With eligibility just expanded to the CDC’s 1C list of essential workers - and the application deadline extended - it's time to find out if you can get compensation for a number of virus-related losses and expenses.
Then, we've got a challenge for you veterans - especially if you don't like the direction our country is going. Hear how Veterans for Political Innovation is mobilizing heroes like you to help make our nation's political system less toxic and more competitive by becoming more involved in local and state political action.
And, if you are a nurse or have aspirations to be one, meet the founder of the Susan D. Flynn Oncology Nursing Development Program - who wants you to be one of America's next generation of oncology and palliative care specialists training at no cost across a growing network of prestigious medical centers.

Homes for the Brave Annex - CT Child Tax Rebate - Preservation Connecticut Jul 10, 2022

We're celebrating the opening of the Homes for the Brave Annex, which is delivering comprehensive services and supports for veterans and their families across the entire region. If you are, or you know a veteran or a vet's family who may be in need of health, employment, or financial support, stay tuned.
Then we're going to check - in with United Way of Connecticut to remind you that more than 150,000 families in the state might be leaving as much as $750 cash on the table, unless they apply for the 2022 Connecticut Child Tax Rebate before July 31.
And we'll close with Preservation CT, an organization working to help preserve and promote historical buildings and sites across the state. We'll learn what their team has been up to lately - and tell you about a special initiative highlighting the local creations of Frederick Olmsted on the occasion of his 200th birthday.

Watch For Me CT - EnergizeCT - CCM Municipal Guidebook Jul 03, 2022

Each year, about 1,500 pedestrians and 550 bicyclists are hit by cars on Connecticut roadways, leading to serious injuries and fatalities. So we're bringing in a rep from Watch for Me CT a statewide campaign aimed at reducing those numbers through awareness, education, and enforcement to discuss their work and how it can benefit your community.
Then we'll welcome back EnergizeCT and the Director of Energy Efficiency for Eversource to talk about a couple of different programs to help educate kids on how to live in a more sustainable world, and how to enlist entire communities in helping conserve energy resources.
And we'll close with a special projects coordinator from the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, which just published a first of its kind guidebook to help town and city leaders and police agencies better respond to racial tension in their communities.

DEEP 'Bear Aware' Advisories - NAMI CT - MyHomeCT Jun 26, 2022

Bears aren't just out there somewhere, they're marching into parks and yards, and even breaking into cars and homes. So what do you need to become more 'bear aware' - well, we've got all the answers for you as we visit with a state DEEP Bear and wildlife expert.
Then we'll check in with NAMICT, to find out how that agency is responding to the escalation of stress, anxiety, and mental health issues as we continue grappling with the COVID pandemic, and all the other issues putting undue strain on our already busy lives.
And you've been hearing about it - so we're going to close discussing MyHomeCT - a brand new program to cure mortgage delinquencies and defaults, prevent foreclosures among eligible homeowners and provide much needed assistance for qualified non-mortgage expenses.

Teach Connecticut - Disability:IN Connecticut - The Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement Jun 19, 2022

Today we're opening our final week of the school year program with a representative of Teach Connecticut talking about the many rewards of teaching and how Teach Connecticut can provide a huge range of information and resources whether you're thinking about applying your current career expertise to teaching, or you're ready to step out into the workforce for the first-time as an educator.
The we'll welcome Disability:IN Connecticut, which is supporting state businesses that are committed to disability inclusion in the workplace and supply chain. If you are an employer facing workforce challenges, Disability:IN CT may be your solution.
And we'll close with our friend Scarlett Lewis who through the tragic loss of her son at Sandy Hook, has developed the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement into a resource rich initiative that has already changed the lives of millions around the world.

2022 Tunnel to Towers Run/Walk - CT League of Conservation Voters Pt. 2 - IRIS World Refugee Day Jun 12, 2022

You can help honor the ultimate sacrifice of one brave 9/11 responder by being part of the 2022 Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk on June 26. So we'll help reinforce what it's all about and how to get involved as we chat with the race organizer at the Bethel High School event site.
Then we'll bring you Part 2 of our CT League of Conservation Voters discussion about critical environmental legislation that didn't make it through the 2022 statehouse session, and learn how you can play a key role in helping ensure issues related to things like waste management and toxic chemicals are dealt with in 2023.
And we're closing with our partners from IRIS - Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services - as our state gets ready to celebrate World Refugee Day with events featuring stories, music poems, and exhibits coming up next weekend in New Haven and Hartford.

Triangle Community Center - EAPA - the Employee Assistance Professionals Association - CT League of Conservation Voters Jun 05, 2022

Pride Month is here and we're checking in with the director of Connecticut's leading LGBTQ+ support agency - Norwalk's Triangle Community Center - to learn how they are helping members of these communities across the state with services and advocacy.
Then we'll meet a couple of representatives of EAPA - the Employee Assistance Professionals Association - to learn how its members help those facing challenges at work and outside the workplace, and about their upcoming conference focusing on suicide prevention.
And we'll close with our partners from the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters - taking a look back on the 2022 state legislative session, and a look forward reflecting on how these accomplishments will be making our state more environmentally sustainable.

HVA Explore-a-Thon - Yale Mood Disorders Research Program - Susan D. Flynn Oncology Nursing Development Program May 29, 2022

We're continuing our mission to connect you with cool adventures, so stay tuned for our guest from the HVA - the Housatonic Valley Association - hosting a month-long Explore-a-Thon this June with all kinds of prizes, local brewery gatherings, and cool, fun ways to learn more about protecting our environment.
Then as we close out Mental Health Awareness Month, we'll turn to Dr. Hilary Blumberg, from Yale University's Mood Disorders Research Program - whose team is doing critical work to help those suffering from mental health issues and grappling with suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Then meet the founder of the Susan D. Flynn Oncology Nursing Development Program - which is working to recruit and train America's next generation of oncology and palliative care nurse specialists through unique partnerships across a growing network of prestigious hospitals and medical centers.

CT Trails Day - B&GV Youth Link Mentoring Program - Yoga In Our City 2022 May 22, 2022

Today we're bringing you a couple of fantastic ways to get outside while improving your own and your loved ones' health and wellness. CT Trails Day is the first weekend in June and so we'll be revealing all the ways you can get out hiking, biking, horseback riding, running, maintaining, kayaking, bird watching, letterboxing, and maybe learning a thing or two in the process.
Then we'll visit with the coordinator of the Youth Link Mentoring Program at Boys and Girls Village. This important initiative is recruiting for mentors who will be trained to support the growing communities of LGBTQ+ youths across the state facing numerous challenges from anxiety and depression to homelessness and substance use issues.
And as promised, we'll close inviting you to connect with ConnectiCare's 10th anniversary Yoga In Our City wellness program taking place starting now in parks near you offering free yoga classes taught by local teachers at parks in communities like Bridgeport, New Haven, and Waterbury.

Domestic Violence Crisis Center - PACT: Pledge to Advance CT - LEVO International May 08, 2022

We're circling back with Domestic Violence Crisis Center to discuss the critical role men play in setting examples that help prevent domestic violence - and inviting you to honor Connecticut's own Michael Bolton and Jeff Benedict at the DVCC Voices of Courage Luncheon this week in Darien.
This segment that is a must-listen for anyone who is getting involved in the financial aid application process. Check our chat with a Connecticut State Community College expert who just wrote a book on the subject. You'll also find out about the Pledge to Advance Connecticut (PACT) program that allows first time, full-time students to attend any in-state community college DEBT-FREE.
Then meet LEVO International - expanding across Connecticut to address food insecurity, food deserts, sustainability - and revealing how everyone can get started growing their own fresh healthy food in a space about the size of a 5-gallon bucket!

BHCare's A Chance To Shine - Council On Environmental Quality - SWIM Across America May 08, 2022

Meet the community engagement specialist from BHCare discussing several of the public health crises his agency is responding to throughout the Naugatuck Valley, shoreline and greater New Haven areas - and how you can help support their efforts by attending their June 4 A Chance to Shine celebration and benefit at Quarry Walk in Oxford.
Then it's time for our annual visit with Connecticut's Council on Environmental Quality, which just released its annual report on Connecticut's environment. Listen and learn about how our state is progressing, where we're backsliding, and how residents can get involved to help make their community and state more environmentally sustainable.
Then we're touting another fund and awareness-raising activity - we'll help get you into the water with Swim Across America, or get involved as a volunteer for their 16th upcoming open water swim to benefit the Connecticut-based Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy.

ENCORE: Essential Worker COVID-19 Assistance Fund - CT Center for Nursing Workforce - Problem Gambling Awareness May 01, 2022

As we head into May we're taking an opportunity to encore a few segments we've gathered over the past four months that still focus on critical issues facing your community and our state:
We'll start with a previously recorded segment featuring Connecticut's new Comptroller Natalie Braswell, discussing a brand new benefit for front line responders who may have suffered financial issues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are or know a front line worker, learn about the CT Essential Worker COVID-19 Assistance Fund.
Then, we'll tap an exec from the CT League for Nursing & CT Center for Nursing Workforce that partnered with our friends at CT Data to produce an incredibly important and concerning report about our state's nursing resources, and how a crisis level shortage of nurses is looming.
And we'll close with a call we did during March — Problem Gambling Awareness Month. With Connecticut recently opening up many new ways to lay down and lose - or win a bet - For the People brought in a top resource at Wheeler Health for some straight talk about what to do if you or someone you know - even a teen or young adult - is experiencing unhealthy gambling habits.

CT Urban Forest Council - CT Psychological Association LGBTQ+ Support - GSOFCT 'Summer In The City' Program Apr 24, 2022

We're going to pick up on a conversation we started earlier this year with the Connecticut Urban Forest Council to hear about seven more projects recently awarded Urban Forestry Climate Change grants - and how these projects will create positive health and environmental benefits for us all.
We're tapping a Clinical Psychologist from the CT Psychological Association to talk about how events and activities around the nation are ramping up anxiety and depression across some of the younger members of our LGBTQ+ population, and how mental health providers are or should be gearing up to provide much needed support.
And we're inviting you to get involved in a really unique way with the Girl Scouts of Connecticut. This year, GSOFCT is seeking at least ten Facilitators for its "Summer in the City" Program , so we'll learn more about it, what the program will accomplish, and how you can be part of it.

Random Hacks of Kindness Jr / Sustainable Southbury - Westport Farmers' Market - Reason For Hope Apr 17, 2022

We're hopping your way Easter morning and inviting kids to help tackle food waste with Random Hacks of Kindness Jr & Sustainable Southbury - partnering on a virtual 'Coding for Good Hackathon' on Saturday, April 23.
Then we're talking agriculture with the Westport Farmers' Market - since 2006, the market and its farmers & vendors have provided fresh, healthy food while promoting education and activities centered around growing local.
And we'll wrap with a rep from Reason For Hope, talking about HB 5396 - a bill in front of state lawmakers right now that will significantly increase safe, responsible access to psychedelic-assisted therapies for the treatment of mental health and addiction challenges, especially among our veterans.

ARI - Veterans for Political Innovation - State’s Attorney’s Violence Eradication and Disruption (SAVED) Apr 10, 2022

We're welcoming back ARI - working with around 100 disabled individuals through several programs in lower Fairfield County helping them learn and grow in order to achieve a higher level of independence - and inviting you to get involved supporting their 70th Anniversary Ball, an upcoming golf tournament and the April 24 ARI Walk for Independence.
Then, meet a local representatives of Veterans for Political Innovation a nonprofit with a mission to mobilize veterans and supporters to advocate for election innovations to make our political system less toxic and more competitive.
And we'll close helping to unveil SAVED - the State’s Attorney’s Violence Eradication and Disruption (SAVED) program - a forward looking prevention focused program to identify and serve youth impacted by violence in their communities with a trauma informed, treatment focused approach.

CMAK Foundation/Race $ Chase - Families Network of Western CT - Keystone House Apr 03, 2022

Do you have an older or unused bike you'd like to see out of your garage or basement and put to good use, or maybe you know a child or youth who's got a lot of energy and is looking for a great way to use it? We've got a way you can take care of both, so check out our chat with the CMAK Foundation's Race 4 Chase founder to learn more.
Then we'll introduce you to Families Network of Western CT, creating positive, lasting changes through public awareness activities, direct service to families, volunteer training, and a commitment to partnering with community and business leaders, social service agencies and healthcare and education providers.
Then we'll meet an old friend who's the new director at Keystone House, a nonprofit providing residential and psychosocial services for adults with psychiatric disorders in greater Norwalk by providing them with necessary life skills and tools to help them live as independently as possible.

Infinite Strength - Community Foundation for Greater New Haven - WBDC Mar 27, 2022

We're introducing a brand new community partner - Infinite Strength - the only nonprofit in the country to offer monthly financial assistance to underserved single mothers with Metastatic Breast Cancer. We'll let you in on how they do it, and how you can get involved.
Then we're circling back with the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven to chat about the upcoming Great Give, and a new package of grants available to promote leadership and greater equity among and within communities of color.
And we'll wrap with WBDC founder Fran Pastore - celebrating her agency's 25th year, promoting grant programs for small business owners and the WBDC's upcoming Women-Owned Business Day.

Alzheimer's Assoc. CT Chapter - The Connecticut Democracy Center - World Heritage Cultural Center Mar 20, 2022

Did you know by 2025, Connecticut is on track to have more than 90,000 residents living with Alzheimer's? This morning For the People is opening with our long-time partners at the Alzheimer's Association talking about important research, as well as ways for you to support the association - especially on March 30 - 'Advocacy Day' at the State Capital.
Then we'll hang around Hartford to chat with The Connecticut Democracy Center (CTDC), which just received a quarter million dollar grant to begin promoting a revised set of equitable social studies standards, professional development, and sustainable partnerships between cultural institutions, educators, and schools across the state.
And we'll close introducing the Connecticut-based World Heritage Cultural Center and its founder who is inspired to bring global cultures together peacefully celebrating and collaborating around food, music and the arts.

8th Annual Spotlight on Anxiety Forum - Jersey Mikes / Special Olympics CT - The Waterbury Palace Theater Mar 13, 2022

If you think you've been experiencing heightened anxiety over the past couple of years, imagine what it's doing to our kids. So we're checking in with the Anxiety Program at the Yale Child Study Center to see how they've been trying to help, and we'll talk about what's in store at their 8th Annual Spotlight on Anxiety Forum for Concerned Parents and Professionals.
Then we'll get you hungry for helping out a good cause touting Jersey Mike's Month of Giving & Day of Giving, with all proceeds going to support the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games. And we'll chat with the Connecticut Special Olympics to find out about the athletes representing our state in the games this June.
And we'll close helping celebrate the Waterbury Palace Theater's 100th Anniversary with its CEO, and unveil all the ways you can come out and enjoy this beautiful Connecticut entertainment landmark — and all the activities planned for its centennial year

Wheeler Health Problem Gambling Support - CT Audubon 'State of Birds' - US EPA Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures Mar 06, 2022

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, so For the People is turning to a top resource at Wheeler Health for some straight talk about what to do if you or someone you know - even a teen or young adult - is experiencing unhealthy gambling habits.
Then we're flipping to an important environmental concern with the Connecticut Audubon Society talking about why Connecticut is losing a serious amount of its bird population, and how that trend is creating an ecological domino effect that has the potential to impact everyone across the state and nation.
And have you heard that the Governor wants $70 million from this year's budget to step up remediating lead in Connecticut households? Well, For the People is all over it with our connection at the US EPA, which is launching virtual listening sessions this week so folks can call in and discuss their risks and challenges to eliminating lead exposure in their own community.

Health360 - CT League for Nursing/CTData - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Feb 20, 2022

We're introducing you to Health360 the home to Northwestern Connecticut's Area Health Education Center (AHEC). Learn how this nonprofit is developing a pipeline for future health care professionals who are prepared to practice in Connecticut’s underserved communities.
Then, on a related subject - we'll tap an exec from the CT League for Nursing & CT Center for Nursing Workforce to discuss an incredibly important and concerning report about our state's nursing resources, and how a crisis level shortage of nurses is looming.
And we'll close chatting with the new leader of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut - which recently re-launched after the merger of two similar agencies serving different parts of the state.

FDA Super Bowl Foodborne Illness Prevention - Fairfield CARES - CT Essential Worker COVID-19 Assistance Fund Feb 13, 2022

Super Bowl Sunday is here - and if you are planning your Super Bowl feast, we're bringing in a food safety expert from the USDA to run us through all the game day details you need to know to put the blitz on foodborne illness whether you're doing all the cooking yourself, or ordering in.
Then we're going to meet Fairfield CARES - the community's prevention council. We'll talk with a student advisor and a bunch of students explaining why they are choosing to, and advocating for all young people to avoid the temptations and possible tragic after effects of substance use.
And we'll close with Connecticut's new Comptroller Natalie Braswell, who is introducing the CT Essential Worker COVID-19 Assistance Fund - a brand new benefit for front line responders who may have suffered financial issues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

AARP CT Legislative Agenda - CT PURA / Green Bank Energy Storage Solutions - Lt Governor Susan Bysiewicz Feb 06, 2022

We're opening up with AARP Connecticut reviewing their 2022 agenda for the upcoming Legislative session, which is packed with advocacy for programs and benefits for everyone in our state.
Then we're going to talk about a brand new battery storage system program from PURA and the CT Green Bank that can protect you and your home or business from extreme weather and power outages - along with incentives that could reduce up to 80% of the system's cost.
And we're closing with Lt Governor Susan Bysiewicz, getting the latest on how she is helping promote the Governor’s Council on Women and Girls, a new grant program for minority women business owners, and the 2022 Computing Challenge - 'Coding for Good.'

2022 State of Tobacco Control - CT Psychological Assoc. - Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate Jan 30, 2022

We're watching out for your health and the health of those you love as we open up the latest American Lung Association's State of Tobacco Control report to try and figure out why Connecticut is failing its residents when it comes to funding tobacco education, awareness, and cessation programs.
Then we're circling back with the Connecticut Psychological Association for a candid conversation about the ways insurance companies deal - or do not deal - with supporting the mental health concerns of state residents, especially as the pandemic continues to collectively wear us all down.
And we're catching up with and inviting you to a cool event being presented by the Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate. Stay tuned to learn more about this unique local nonprofit and how to get in on all the 'Star Wars Night' fun!

CTLCV Environmental Summit - CT Office of Health Strategy - NOFA 40th Winter Conference Preview Jan 23, 2022

Later this week the CT League of Conservation Voters will be hosting their 2022 Environmental Summit, so we'll check-in to see what's in store as lawmakers, advocates, policy experts, and the public discover what key environmental issues are on the table for the 2022 state legislative session.
Then we'll visit with the director of CT's Office of Health Strategy to look into the business of health care as delivered by local hospitals with a review of key data from the OHS Annual Report on the Financial Status of Connecticut’s Short Term Acute Care Hospitals.
And we'll close touching base with the The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut - previewing their 40th Winter Conference. Find out why you should attend this virtual event offering over 20 workshops on farming, seed saving, organic land care, community food security, social justice issues, and more.

The Beardsley Zoo @100 Pt. 1 - USDA Conservation Easements - Community Mindfulness Project Jan 16, 2022

As we have often said - there's always something wild happening at Connecticut's only zoo - and 2022 marks the 100th Anniversary of The Beardsley Zoo. So we're kicking off a year's worth of zoo-centric segments with zoo director Gregg Dancho to learn about its history, and what's in store for this centennial year.
Then we're going to check in with a pair of conservation experts from the state's USDA office for a lesson on conservation easements - find out the many ways these land, water, and soil saving initiatives benefit our communities, state, and our environment.
And we'll close with a nonprofit eager to share the benefits of self-care through meditation - the Community Mindfulness Project. Could you afford to have a little more peace and less stress in your life? Stay tuned - we may have the solution!

Connecticut Urban Forest Council - CT Paid Leave - Red Cross Volunteer Opportunities Jan 09, 2022

We're introducing the Connecticut Urban Forest Council's top official to hear about plans to plant thousands of new trees in several local cities. Will you be seeing a patch of new trees in your neighborhood? Stay tuned.
Did you know you might be eligible to apply for CT Paid Leave right now? We'll get a refresher on what you need to know right now, whether you are an employer or employee from the CEO of the CT Paid Leave Authority.
And we'll check in with our friends from the Red Cross to hear the latest on about critical blood donor shortages and a range of volunteer opportunities in their disaster services division.

ENCORE: Yale Child Study Center - IRIS - CIRI - Domestic Violence Crisis Center Jan 02, 2022

Happy New Year - we're kicking of 2022 playing four encore 'For the People' segments starting with a reminder about two clinical trials going on right now for teens and adolescents experiencing extreme stress at the Anxiety and Mood Disorders Program at the Yale Child Study Center. Then we'll replay the first two segments of our series 'Open Arms, Open Hearts - Connecticut's Role In The Afghan Refugee Crisis.' The first highlights IRIS, Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services' - then, we'll reach out to the CEO of The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants, Inc.(CIRI). And we'll wrap circling back to an October chat with the leader of the Domestic Violence Crisis Center to learn how that agency is doubling down to help prevent domestic violence and better support those who are affected by it.

CT(Cannabis) Social Equity Council - Housatonic Valley Association - Assisted Living Services Dec 26, 2021

Meet a key official as Connecticut moves ever closer to opening its legal adult cannabis marketplaces as we ring up the interim director of Connecticut's Social Equity Council to begin a series of conversations to help inform and educate both state residents and stakeholders.
The we're off to the riverside to engage the Housatonic Valley Association, a tri-state nonprofit citizen’s environmental group working to conserve the natural character, environmental health and the economies of our region by protecting and restoring its land and waters.
And we'll close with our long-time resource at Assisted Living Services. As the New Year approaches, are you thinking that an older loved one might need some extra assistance to keep safe while they age in place? Then stay tuned.

Eco59 Seed Project - Homes For The Brave - ElderHouse Dec 19, 2021

Interested in sustaining native plants and vegetables on local farms and in your garden? We're introducing you to a spokesperson for Eco59, a newly launched initiative growing and providing ecotypic seed to restore native plants in Connecticut and throughout farms across the northeast.
Then, we'll check in with our long-time partners at Homes for the Brave. We'll key in on critical work that agency is doing to support homeless women veterans transitioning back into community life, and a whole boatload of exciting news coming out of this organization in recent weeks.
Then, meet the CEO from ElderHouse, a nonprofit serving Norwalk, Wilton, Westport, Weston, Darien, New Canaan and Stamford - enhancing the quality of life for aging adults and their caregivers through a broad range of trusted, compassionate, and enriching day services and home-based support.

Asperger / Autism Network AANE - BCAC/RYASAP 'State of the Child' - National Association For Amateur Radio Dec 12, 2021

Do you know a kid or adult with Asperger syndrome or who is on the autism spectrum? Then meet a Connecticut spokesperson for AANE - the Asperger / Autism Network and learn about all the services and supports available, the work the agency is doing regarding advocacy and de-stigmatizing, and how to get involved.
Then we're circling back with the Bridgeport Child Advocacy Coalition / RYASAP to do a brief review of some of the most important points from the latest 'State of the Child' report which is focusing on research and educational data. See what insight it might offer to your community.
And we'll meet a state spokesperson for The National Association For Amateur Radio, which counts hundreds of HAM radio operators among its members who stand ready during times of disaster to provide a vital backup communication network to emergency responders. Maybe this could be the perfect hobby and public service you'd like to take up in 2022 - stay tuned.

Staywell Health Center - LGBTQ+ Health & Human Services Assessment Survey - The Barnum Museum Dec 05, 2021

For the People is celebrating 50 years of caring for Greater Waterbury with Staywell Health Center, and to let you know - wherever you are in Connecticut - that Staywell is ready and waiting to take good care of you and your family, too!
Then we'll reconnect with the head of Connecticut's Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity & Opportunity to begin discussing the state's first ever LGBTQ+ Health & Human Services Assessment Survey - that we helped launch earlier this year.
And we'll close with the director of Bridgeport's historic Barnum Museum touting how 'the Barnum' just received National Historic Landmark status - and details on how you can help support a very colorful aspect of the museum's continuing restorations.

CT Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI) - American Lung Association of CT - Green Village Initiative Nov 21, 2021

The next segment in our new series called 'Open Arms, Open Hearts - Connecticut's Role In The Afghan Refugee Crisis' welcomes the CEO of The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants, Inc. (CIRI), talking about an important new partnership with the Bridgeport Rescue Mission, and how the agency is working hard assisting refugees coming into the state from Afghanistan.
Then we're circling back with American Lung Association of CT to discuss the 4th annual State of Lung Cancer report that was released this week, highlighting key indicators in Connecticut including: new cases, survival, early diagnosis, surgical treatment, lack of treatment, screening rates, and the lung cancer burden among racial and ethnic minority groups.
Then we're catching up with the executive director of GVI, Bridgeport's Green Village Initiative — just because there's frost on the pumpkin and harvest season at GVI's community gardens has passed doesn't mean this agricultural and human service nonprofit is hibernating for the winter! Find out what's in store for the coming months.

Great Blue Research / SHU - Westport Winter Wonderland - IRIS Nov 14, 2021

Have you heard about the latest statewide poll from Sacred Heart University’s Institute for Public Policy and Civic Engagement? We're connecting with the CEO of their polling partner Great Blue Research to hear where state residents stand on the governor's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, and several other issues reflected in this new polling.
Then we'll zip through calls with nonprofits, LivFree, Al's Angels, and the Westport PAL all collaborating on a free, family-friendly Winter Wonderland event coming up in Westport on December 4.
And we're launching a new series called 'Open Arms, Open Hearts - Connecticut's Role In The Afghan Refugee Crisis.' We'll chat with Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services' ((IRIS) about how they're coordinating with grassroots groups across western Connecticut to help get Afghan refugees resettled - and how you can help.

CT DRS Tax Amnesty Program - SustainableCT - United Way of CT Nov 07, 2021

We're talking taxes, and if you owe any here in Connecticut - how you can wiggle out of any outstanding penalties and a good amount of the interest you may owe as we speak with state Dept of Revenue Services Commissioner Mark Boughton about the 2021 DRS Tax Amnesty Program.
Then we'll celebrate the latest round of Connecticut communities that have become SustainableCT certified, with that agency's director - and learn how SustainableCT is providing training, leadership, and guidance to every town and city in the state.
And we're checking in with the President and CEO of United Way about workforce support - as Connecticut companies and employers are working to build back, beef up, and retain good workers, you'll find out the many ways that United Way of CT has got your back.

SPECIAL REPORT: Farm Aid 2021 Oct 31, 2021

Each year, Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews and Margo Price host a Farm Aid festival to bring together a wide variety of artists, farmers and fans for one mission: keeping family farmers on the land.
For the second time in its nearly quarter century run, Farm Aid came to Hartford, and for the 5th time, the award-winning For the People was invited to cover the festival and meet some of the folks involved.
So tune in as we head to the Home Grown Village to talk with farmers, activists, agency representatives, and the executive director of Farm Aid about why it's so critical that we continue to support our local and family farms here and across the nation.

Arts In CT - Connecticut Data Collaborative - Connecticut Yankee Council BSA Oct 24, 2021

Meet a veteran music educator who saw the need for arts and cultural programs in our schools and communities and founded Arts In CT - a non-profit academy serving anyone statewide who wants to engage in a variety of performing and visual arts experiences.
Then, we're circling back with the Connecticut Data Collaborative to find out the latest information that agency is crunching - including important data details that are emerging from the 2020 census.
Then, the Connecticut Yankee Council CEO drops in talking about scouting, the many opportunities that scouting offers to adolescents, teens, and young adults, and how to get involved.

Domestic Violence Crisis Center - Western CT Area Agency on Aging - A Promise to Jordan / Voices for Non-Opioid Choices Oct 17, 2021

As we move through October - Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we'll circle back with the leader of the Domestic Violence Crisis Center to learn how that agency is doubling down to help educate communities to prevent domestic violence and supporting those who are impacted by it.
Then we'll visit with the Western CT Area Agency on Aging to get an update on their CHOICES initiative and why it's so important to work closely with this network during Medicare open enrollment which started this week.
And we'll touch base with A Promise to Jordan and learn why the nonprofit was just awarded a grant by Voices for Non-Opioid Choices to educate community members about potential federal policy changes to help combat the opioid crisis.

Yale Child Study Center - Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Oct 10, 2021

You've been hearing about it on 'For the People' and today we're going to provide all the background on two clinical trials going on right now at the Anxiety and Mood Disorders Program at the Yale Child Study Center. If you have or know of a child or teen suffering from anxiety, participation in one of these trials may provide relief, so stay tuned.
Then we'll hear about a grassroots effort to support the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter. We'll meet the person in charge of the shelter, and the organizer of an family-friendly benefit called Mullets For Mutts - to learn how you can get involved.
And since it's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we'll close with a breast cancer survivor representing the American Cancer Society, cluing you in on the upcoming Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event coming up October 17 in Westport.

ENCORE: Boys & Girls Village - FrontlineCT - UR Community Cares Oct 03, 2021

We're replaying a few encore segments and starting off with a reminder that there are hundreds of kids involved with the Boys & Girls Village Foster and Therapeutic Foster care programs looking for a caring person or family to help them feel at home again. So stay tuned, learn more and see if you can get involved.
Then we'll replay a conversation promoting FrontlineCT - a nonprofit supporting first responders experiencing the stress of long shifts, high demand, and continuing pandemic-related situations.
And we'll close circling back to remind you about UR Community Cares a non-profit serving Connecticut with an an online platform matching hundreds of volunteers with seniors or disabled residents seeking much needed assistance.

UConn Master Gardeners Program - Little Britches Therapeutic Riding Program - Shoreline Arts Alliance Sep 26, 2021

We're digging into some important news to help you connect with your gardens and landscape - while serving your community through the UConn Master Gardeners Program. We'll tell you all about it and how to get signed up for their next round of certification training.
Then, meet a southern Litchfield County nonprofit that's bringing unique and successful equine therapies to folks on the autism spectrum. Saddle up with us and learn more about Little Britches Therapeutic Riding Program, and how you can get involved.
Finally we're checking in with the Shoreline Arts Alliance, which is involving and supporting all kinds of artistic projects and artists throughout the region. And if you're a photographer, we'll explain how to enter your best work in the alliance's IMAGES Photography Exhibition & Competition.

CT Advisory Board for Suicide Prevention Pt. 2 - USDA Rural Development Grants - Dana's Angels Research Trust Sep 19, 2021

Check out the second of a two-part conversation here during September which is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month with Dr Kathleen Chapman of the CT Psychological Association and the CT Advisory Board for Suicide Prevention on how to recognize warning signs, and immediately engage a person you believe might be considering ending their own life.
Learn why the US Dept. of Agriculture awarded 10 key Connecticut farms and rural businesses grants to build or improve renewable energy infrastructure and to help lower energy costs through the USDA's Rural Energy for America Program.
Meet an inspiring couple who endured the tragic loss of a child, and then started a nonprofit to fund research for Neimann Pick Type C disease, also known as 'childhood Alzheimer's - and about their upcoming DART To The Finish walk.

CT Advisory Board for Suicide Prevention - 34th Annual Bigelow Tea Community Challenge - Wheeler's 'Healthy Kids in the Kitchen' Sep 12, 2021

Check out the first of a two-part National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month conversation with an authority representing the CT Psychological Association and the CT Advisory Board for Suicide Prevention, talking about this public health crisis that is tragically increasing among teen girls and kids as young as middle school age.
Then learn more about the Center for Family Justice and the Norma Pfriem Breast Center at Smilow Cancer Hospital - two of the 23 nonprofits benefiting from the 34th Annual Bigelow Tea Community Challenge.
And we're talking nutrition and the kitchen with a nutritionist leading a series of free cooking classes for children age 3 - 17. Find out how to get your young ones involved in the Wheeler community health network's 'Healthy Kids in the Kitchen' program.

HRRA Glass Recycling Program Update - Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center Olive Oil Study - AARP Community Challenge Grants Sep 05, 2021

We're circling back with the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority to learn how that agency is transforming a successful pilot program promoting glass recycling to include the entire region, and how bringing the program statewide can make a huge and positive environmental impact.
Then we'll catch up with a primary researcher from the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center in Derby to talk about the proven health and heart benefits of extra virgin olive oil.
Then, meet a rep from AARP-CT who is reaching out to community groups and municipal agencies about the 2021 AARP Livable Communities Grant Program to help neighborhoods, towns and cities be great places to live for people of all ages.

Food Rescue US - Hartford Regional Lead Treatment Center - The National Association For Amateur Radio Aug 29, 2021

In Connecticut, 1 in 7 people, including 1 in 6 children are at risk of hunger. So we'll chat with the CEO of Food Rescue US about how it is working with the Connecticut Food Bank / Foodshare to incorporate Feeding America practices for Food Rescue US volunteers at four new locations.
Then we'll circle back to the topic of lead poisoning, which is affecting countless children across Connecticut - with a physician at The Hartford Regional Lead Treatment Center at Connecticut Children’s about what you need to know to eliminate the risk whether you are a parent, caregiver, or landlord.
And we'll meet a state spokesperson for The National Association For Amateur Radio, which counts hundreds of HAM radio operators among its members who stand ready during times of disaster to provide a vital backup communication network to emergency responders.

Stratfield Village Association 'Lincoln Parkapalooza' - Neighborhood Music School - Immigration Help (encore) Aug 22, 2021

Meet a truly grassroots neighborhood organization, learn how the Stratfield Village Association of Fairfield got behind a number of important community improvement efforts - and how its founders are ramping up plans for a day of tribute, family fun, food, vendors and live music at its September 11 'Lincoln ParkaPalooza.
Then, hear from the director of New Haven's Neighborhood Music School (NMS) - the largest non-profit community arts organization in Connecticut and one of the ten largest in the country where students of all ages receive individual and group instruction in music, dance, drama, and film.
And given the looming humanitarian crisis developing right now in Afghanistan, we're closing replaying a segment from earlier this year with Immigration Help - a regional grassroots organization making immigrating to the United States easy, safe, and free by combining the power of technology with attorneys to help everyone who is qualified achieve the American dream.

Yoga In Our City - Enroll In A Day - Aquiline Drones Aug 15, 2021

As we hit the midpoint in the Connecticut-wide Yoga In Our City movement that's continuing through mid-October we're replaying a spring segment introducing listeners to free virtual yoga classes to stay in shape and achieve peace of mind from the comfort of your home, or the 2021 season of outdoor community yoga classes designed by Civic Mind, and sponsored by ConnectiCare.
Then we'll let you in on how easy it is to get back to, or begin exploring possible future careers with our regional community colleges. We'll talk about what's in store if you're heading into or returning to community college in a few weeks, and a convenient way to to take care of all the registration processes at the August 21 'Enroll In A Day' event.
And we'll close combining one of the state's newest cutting industries, drone production and pilot training, and learn how Aquiline Drones is aiming to not only bring drone production back to the US, but how the company is helping municipal public safety agencies like fire departments obtain and utilize drone technology to keep residents and responders safe.

Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board - Norwalk Community Health Center Aug 08, 2021

This 'Special Report' on workforce development puts the focus on team members at the Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board. We'll hear all about possible new careers, job training, and other information about special fields like plastics and advanced manufacturing - and how the board can help you connect with a high paying job as well as getting the training necessary to succeed, even if you are as young as middle school, or considering a new career or job change in your 50s.
Then, as we celebrate National Community Health Center week, we'll hear from the Norwalk Community Health Center about all the programs that agency is offering throughout central Fairfield County, to help protect and improve the health of everyone in the greater Norwalk region.

Circle of Care - Closer to Free Ride - Boobstock 2021 Aug 01, 2021

We've got a program we know will touch a lot of people today, because cancer touches so many of our lives here in Connecticut - so we'll kick things off with our friends for Circle of Care discussing all the great work and support they are providing to pediatric cancer patients and how to get involved in their incredible Art From The Heart initiative.
Then get ready to ride Closer to Free - and meet a trio with unique to Smilow and the Yale Cancer Center. We'll talk with an oncologist and the son of a Smilow cancer patient both participating in this year's Closer to Free Ride, and a patient who is surviving her second battle with cancer thanks to the team at Smilow being supported by the ride.
We'll close our cancer themed program with an invite to a different kind of music festival called Boobstock - this regional music fest is coming up in mid-September with great tunes, food, and proceeds benefiting Breast Cancer Patients at Smilow in New Haven and Middlesex Hospital's Comprehensive Breast Center.

Swim Across America Fairfield County - Yale Substance Abuse Center - UR Community Cares Jul 25, 2021

We're reminding you about The 15th annual Swim Across America Fairfield County, an open water swim in Long Island Sound, and encouraging all swimmers, boaters, kayakers and those interested in being on land volunteers to participate in this huge annual fundraiser for Connecticut's Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy.
We're checking in a researcher and community educator from the Yale School of Medicine Substance Abuse Center to discuss paid research studies with cigarette smokers to help health authorities better understand the appeal of e-cigarettes and other tobacco products.
And we're circling back to get the latest news from UR Community Cares a non profit serving Connecticut with an an online platform matching volunteers with seniors or disabled members in the community seeking much needed assistance.

Connecticut Folk - FrontlineCT - Abilis Jul 18, 2021

We're happy to be reconnecting with the director of Connecticut Folk - that's coming back in a big way for 2021. We'll hear about their debut concert, and clue you in on where you can check out some of the coolest folk shows happening anywhere in the region at a brand new site.
Then we're going to pick up on a conversation we started during National EMS Week with a brand new nonprofit called FrontlineCT that's working to help support first responders as those critical front line workers debrief & decompress from tragic on the job experiences.
And we'll circle back with the CEO of Abilis, which is expanding its services into Darien and already striking up partnerships with a number of organizations in town. We'll also hear about some of the other programs Abilis is facilitating to connect its special needs clients with opportunities in other communities.

Operation Hope Mortgage Assistance - Career Resources - Random Hacks of Kindness, Jr. Jul 11, 2021

We're circling back to replay a segment with Operation Hope - zeroing in on this nonprofit's efforts to educate folks who may be at risk of losing their home due to foreclosure - and we'll chat with Senator Tony Hwang about how he planned that effort at home, and in the statehouse.
Then - whether you are an employer looking for qualified and motivated workers, or someone who is looking for a job - we've got the resource for you as we replay an interview with the COO from Career Resources - connecting people to jobs they need.
And we'll wrap our encore segments re-introducing another boutique Connecticut nonprofit connecting young people to STEM education and careers - Random Hacks of Kindness Junior, which is providing young people a hands-on learning experience where they apply technology to achieve social good.

Boys & Girls Village - Connecticut Data Collaborative - National Veterans Council for Legal Redress Jun 27, 2021

Summer's here and kids should be having a blast, but there are hundreds of kids involved with the Boys & Girls Village Foster and Therapeutic Foster care programs who are looking for a caring family to help them feel at home again. So stay tuned, learn more and see if you can get involved.
Then we're going to talk about data - who uses it, why, and how data can be accessed and applied to improve your academic project, nonprofit, community agency, journalism initiative and more - as we welcome and discuss how you can be part of the Connecticut Data Collaborative.
And if you're a veteran or somebody who cares about a vet who was refused support services because of a non-qualifying discharge, we're going to connect them for help from the New Haven based National Veterans Council for Legal Redress.

Bridgeport Child Advocacy Coalition - Pride Month / Triangle Community Center - The Arts Alliance of Stratford Jun 20, 2021

It's been awhile since we touched base with the Bridgeport Child Advocacy Coalition, and the recent release of the agency's State of the Child 2020 Report is a perfect reason to reconnect and discuss this important online publication.
Then, as we do each June - we'll celebrate pride month promoting resources for the region's LGBTQ community - this year welcoming the director of the Triangle Community Center which serves more than 5,000 LGBTQ community members in greater Fairfield County and beyond.
And finally, we'll connect with the Arts Alliance of Stratford hosting Make Music Stratford at the Shakespeare Theater Park on June 21, and planning a number of interactive events in the coming months to promote and grow the arts - hopefully with our listeners' support!

Red Cross Hurricane Preparedness - MOVIA Robotics - Norwalk Health Dept WinWinWin Jun 13, 2021

We're going to help you get prepped for the 2021 Hurricane Season with a representative of the American Red Cross — providing tips on how to stay safe and sound during a hurricane or other disaster, cluing you in on how to be a Red Cross volunteer, and why it's so important for blood donors to support the thousands of folks undergoing cancer treatments this June.
Then we'll meet a principle with MOVIA Robotics - a Connecticut company that is doing groundbreaking work matching up kids and students on the autism spectrum with robots that are helping improve their social, emotional, and academic progress.
And we're closing with the Norwalk Health Dept that has been doing heroic work throughout the pandemic while maintaining other critical public health programs including a successful WinWinWin campaign connecting young people with the HPV vaccine.

Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary - CT Dept of Veterans Affairs - Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Jun 06, 2021

This morning we're circling back to speak with Jenn Hubbard - whose daughter Catherine was lost in the Sandy Hook tragedy - to find out all the exciting things ramping up for summer at the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary, and to invite you to participate in the upcoming 5k Race For Catherine.
Then we'll touch base with the Commissioner of Connecticut's Dept of Veterans Affairs. On the heels of the Memorial Day holiday, there's lots to talk about as this critical support agency continues improving outreach and support services for the state's heroes and their loved ones.
And we'll close with representatives of the national Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, and the Black Women’s Health Imperative to review a new report detailing the long history of predatory practices designed to get young women hooked on smoking, and what can be done about it.

CT DECD 'Kids Are Free' - UConn Health Disparities Institute - CT Paid Leave May 30, 2021

Provided lawmakers approve the program, we're going to see a lot of no-cost opportunities for kids to discover the state's museums and sights through the proposed 'Kids Are Free' program, which previewing today.
Then we'll find out why now more than ever, the first of its kind State of Health Equity among Boys and Men of Color Summit is the right event at the right moment in time - and why you should be part of it.
And we're issuing a gentle but important reminder to businesses and business owners and their employers about the CT Paid Leave program, what you need to know if you're already contributing, and how to get caught up if you aren't.

AARP Manufacturing Mentors - Annual EMS Week Celebration - NWF Garden for Wildlife May 23, 2021

If you are one of the thousands of men and women who have worked in, or are nearing retirement from Connecticut's manufacturing workforce, we'll tell you how to help inspire and mentor the state's next generations of manufacturing professionals through a brand new program from AARP.
Then as we wrap up the 46th annual celebration of National EMS week we'll be speaking with a seasoned EMT and trainer as well as an emergency dept doc about how EMS pros have stepped up more than you know during this COVID-19 pandemic while continuing to answer the call 24/7 and 365 days a year.
Finally, we're going to get you growing naturally and native-ly around your home and garden with a special guest from the National Wildlife Federation inviting you to peruse it's new Garden for Wildlife virtual shop to discover and acquire a selection of the best native plants for you here in Connecticut.

Allergies & Heart Health - Veteran Angler Charters - Eversource Hurricane Preparedness May 16, 2021

So your sniffling, sneezing, got those itchy watery eyes, yes allergy season is in full bloom here across Connecticut, but could those allergy symptoms be masking COVID-19 - or impacting your cardiovascular health? We're going to tap Dr. Stephen Sinatra, a former state cardiology specialist, to discuss allergies, and how you might be able to tackle those symptoms naturally, while protecting your heart in the process. Then, we're heading to the docks of West Haven to catch up with a trio from Veteran Angler Charters to talk about what this unique nonprofit is planning for 2021. If you know a vet who can use some comradery, or a boat captain who may want to provide some support to our veterans, stay tuned. And as we wrap up National Hurricane Preparedness week - we all know power outages following bad storms are inevitable - but our top source at Eversource is here to explain how the energy utility is working hard to minimize possible storm damage to keep your lights on this hurricane season.

Access Health CT Special Enrollment - Domestic Violence Crisis Center - TEACH Connecticut May 09, 2021

Have you heard that The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) will make health insurance coverage more affordable for many CT residents? If you're ready to take advantage of these savings, Access Health CT has opened a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) running through August 15, and we'll introduce you the the CEO of Connecticut's exchange to tell you all about it. Then we'll hear from the Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) - supporting individuals on their journey to safety by providing support for individuals who are experiencing abuse in personal relationships with free victim services. And we'll invite you to support the cause at DVCC's upcoming 'Voices of Courage' Spring Luncheon. And we'll close celebrating Connecticut educators as we wrap up Teacher Appreciation Week with an ambassador from TEACH Connecticut, who will explain how this program is bringing folks from the workforce to our classrooms, and helping former educators jump back into their calling.

ImmigrationHelp.org - Connecticut's First LGBTQ+ Survey - NAMI Walks 2021 May 02, 2021

Meet a co-founder of ImmigrationHelp.org and learn how this grassroots organization is making immigrating to the United States easy, safe, and free by combining the power of technology with attorneys to help everyone who is qualified
achieve the American dream.
Then get clued in on Connecticut's first statewide LGBTQ+ Survey as we chat up the director of the General
Assembly's Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity - which aims to enhance an understanding of the number of people that identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, and their needs.
And we're calling on all our For the People listeners to bring a friend and sign up for this year's virtual NAMI Walks - and to put your feet to the street defeating stigmas against those with mental health and related issues while helping support our loved ones grappling with related challenges.

Call Before You Dig Month - Connecticut Children's Youth Suicide Prevention - CT State Colleges & Universities Apr 25, 2021

Early last winter we ran a segment that helped homeowners and excavation contractors get prepared for spring and all the planned outdoor projects involving excavation. Now that April and Call Before You Dig Month has arrived, we're replaying the segment to remind you about a new educational resource and certification program from Call Before You Dig that will help ensure any deep dig projects you are planning in the future at home or on the job - roll out safely.
Then we're tackling the difficult subject of youth suicide and prevention with a couple of expert sources from Connecticut Children's medical system talking about how the risk of suicide is increasing - shockingly among youths as young as 10-years-old. And we'll learn how this statewide healthcare network is doing groundbreaking work identifying suicide risk factors and saving lives as a result.
And address breaking news that state colleges and universities are resuming in-person classes and activities as early as the summer, with a representative of the Connecticut State College and University system who's going to also discuss opportunities available for students of all ages through the state's diverse community college system.

The WECARE Coalition - CT Psychological Assoc - JAGFC Virtual Career Exploration Fair Apr 18, 2021

We're introducing a really important subject for the very first time - parentage - and how Connecticut's WECARE Coalition and one Yale professor is championing proposed legislation that will ensure access to legal parenthood for all children, including those with unmarried, same-sex, or non-biological parents.
Then meet the president of the CT Psychological Assoc. and learn how the COVID pandemic is taking a toll on our mental health by increasing stress, anxiety, and depression - particularly among certain populations - how you can address these concerns immediately and access help or support.
Last but not least, we'll help young people in our state better map their future careers, and arrive in the workforce equipped to succeed as we tout and tell students and businesses about Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County's upcoming Inspire Virtual Career Exploration Fair.

Green Village Initiative - Bridgeport United Coalition - FCCF Fund for Women & Girls Apr 11, 2021

We're checking in with the executive director at Bridgeport's Green Village Initiative, which is currently working with the city to try and preserve its Reservoir Community Farm and gardens. We'll learn more about progress to that end and all the ways folks can get involved - even if it just means planting a few tomatoes or sending out a few emails.
Then we'll stick around the Park City and meet two individuals heading up the Bridgeport United Coalition who will clue us in on how this organization is helping reduce tobacco, alcohol and other drug use among youth and make Bridgeport a safer, healthier, and drug-free city.
And we'll wrap inviting you to celebrate women and girls throughout the region as the Fairfield County Community Foundation readies for its annual Fund for Women & Girls Celebration coming up this week.

Autism Speaks - CT DEEP 20By20 - Bikers Against Child Abuse Apr 04, 2021

We're celebrating Autism Awareness Month with the director of clinical services at Autism Speaks discussing the role of early screening, recognizing the signs of autism, the disproportionate impact it's having among minority populations, and breaking down stigmas around this prevalent condition.
Then we're connecting with Connecticut's DEEP Commissioner to chat up the state's 20By20 initiative, which was launched to improve the transparency, predictability and efficiency of our regulatory processes across 20 targeted areas by the end of 2020.
And we'll check in with our buddies from BACA - Bikers Against Child Abuse to find out how much heart so many of these rough looking bikers have — and how so many are willing to step up with a proven, safe, and effective intervention and support system that's making such a positive difference for victims of child abuse.

Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy - Jersey Mike's / Make-A-Wish CT - Mattress Recycling Council Mar 21, 2021

Do you know someone battling lung cancer? Then check our chat with Stamford's Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy to find out about new research on a promising immunotherapy approach to fight lung cancer and other solid tumor cancers.
Then we'll get you hungry to give back during March and especially on March 31 as Jersey Mike's Subs Day of Giving puts your donations to work supporting local charities including Make-A-Wish CT.
And we're closing reminding you about an important environmental practice that Connecticut helped make famous - mattress recycling - as we encore a segment with the Mattress Recycling Council focusing on how the practice makes a positive difference to our communities and our planet!

Connecticut Entrepreneur Awards - LEAP at Abilis - Foodshare Institute For Hunger Research & Solutions Mar 14, 2021

Today we're celebrating those brave pioneers who are making a go at it as a Connecticut entrepreneur with the founder of the Connecticut Entrepreneur Awards. Find out all about how you can get involved supporting these local enterprisers by voting through April 2 - and attending their virtual award ceremony.
Then we'll circle back with Abilis, which has just expanded its involvement with the Life Skills, Employment, Advocacy and Partnership or LEAP program, which is poised to help young adults with special needs throughout lower Fairfield County and now in the Norwalk area experience a seamless transition into adult life.
And we'll close hearing from the director of the Connecticut-based Foodshare Institute For Hunger Research & Solutions. Whether you are a casual donor to a local food drive, you volunteer or help run a local pantry, or you visit one - our chat today will focus on a new publication that can help your local food provider address social inequity and food insecurity.

Yoga In Our City - 2021 International Festival of Arts & Ideas - Operation Hope Mar 07, 2021

We're going to help gently bend you into better shape with Connecticut's Yoga In Our City movement, and let you know how you can tap into free virtual yoga classes to stay in shape and achieve peace of mind from the comfort of your home while gearing up for the 2021 season of outdoor community yoga classes designed by Civic Mind - and sponsored by ConnectiCare.
Then it's time for some really big news as we introduce the new executive director and get a sneak peek at what's in store for the 2021 International Festival of Arts & Ideas, which is ramping up its predominantly virtual festival May 14 - June 27, offering over 200 events — with 8 out of 10 available for free!
And we're circling back to Operation Hope - zeroing in on this nonprofit's efforts to help educate state residents who may be at risk of losing their home due to foreclosure - and we'll chat with Senator Tony Hwang about how he is supporting that effort at home, and in the statehouse.

NOFA CT & RI Winter Conference - Eversource Energy / Ørsted Offshore North America - Random Hacks of Kindness Jr Feb 28, 2021

We're going to preview a very different CT NOFA OrganiCONN Winter Conference as the event we normally cover in person for an entire show goes virtual. We'll chat with the conference coordinator about how you can get the most from this online experience without getting your hands dirty.
Then we're returning to the subject of wind power and its potential for providing critical climate benefits, economic development, jobs, and more. So stick around as we talk it up with representatives from Eversource Energy and Ørsted Offshore North America who will be developing offshore wind farms right off the Connecticut coastline.
And we'll wrap introducing yet another boutique Connecticut nonprofit that started as a grassroots movement to help connect young apply STEM education to doing good with the founder of Random Hacks of Kindness Junior.

CCM - 'Representation Matters' - CHDI - Resources Education Support Together (REST) Feb 21, 2021

We're bringing back the director of the CT Conference of Municipalities to share the word about important work that agency is doing promoting racial and social justice by helping folks of color who are inspired to lead, learn how to run for local public office.
Then, we'll reconnect with our friends at The Child Health and Development Institute to talk about the intersection of social emotional learning which is growing in popularity in our schools - and how it can and should be connected to teaching about anti-racism and equity.
And we'll close learning about Resources Education Support Together (REST), a peer-led mutual aid group for families with a loved one with Substance Use Disorder, and how you can get involved in an upcoming virtual training session absolutely free.

CFB/Foodshare Merger - NEMusicians Relief Fund - Fairfield County's Giving Day Feb 14, 2021

Today we're celebrating the merger of Foodshare and Connecticut Food Bank which just launched this historic union between the state’s two largest nonprofit anti-hunger organizations. We'll hear all about it and let you know how to help - or get help if you or someone you love is going hungry in Connecticut.
Then we'll queue up the chairman of the New England Musicians Relief Fund, which has launched an initiative to reach $500,000 in donations by March 13 - the one year anniversary of when COVID-19 shut down the entertainment industry, putting thousands of professional and part-time music makers out of work.
And we'll remind you to engage yourself on February 25 as Fairfield County's Community Foundation launches Fairfield County's 8th Annual Giving Day - the region's biggest philanthropic event uniting thousands of people to make a BIG impact and strengthen the communities where we live and work

USDA Game day Food Safety - Career Resources - Mattress Recycling Council Feb 07, 2021

This morning we're kicking off Super Bowl Sunday bright and early helping you avoid some of the most common issues that can turn game day into a nightmare because of foodborne illness. So we're bringing in a food expert from the US Dept of Agriculture to review some of the major things you need to know as you gear up for your game day feast.
Then - whether you are an employer looking for qualified and motivated workers, or someone who is looking for a job or maybe seeking to change careers - we've got the resource for you as we bring in the COO from Career Resources, which serves about half the state connecting people to jobs they need.
And we're closing reminding you about an important environmental practice that Connecticut helped make famous - I'm talking about mattress recycling. We'll connect with a spokesperson for the Mattress Recycling Council to talk about this important program, how easy it is to do, and the many ways recycling mattresses makes a positive difference to our communities and our planet.

Umbrella Center Strength-4-Survivors - Choose Love Awareness Month - Human Rights Campaign Jan 31, 2021

We're circling back to the Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, which is serving thousands of families in greater New Haven and the Naugatuck Valley. We'll discuss their all important preventative tool - community outreach and education, its Hope Family Justice Center, and how to help by participating in the 2021 Strength-4-Survivors challenge.
Then we'll visit with Scarlett Lewis, founder of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement - to get the latest news on this global social emotional learning initiative, and how you can participate all through February - Choose Love Awareness Month.
And we'll hear about how well our state is doing protecting members of our LGBTQ communities from discrimination - especially comparedd to other states. We're bringing in the legal director for the Human Rights Campaign to talk about why we're doing so well and what we could do better as we unpack the organization's 7th national State Equality Index.

Broadband Affordability & Access - Southwest Community Health Center - Untapped Potential Jan 24, 2021

Meet a Vice President from Western Governors University talking about how broadband affordability in Connecticut - especially in the New Haven and Bridgeport regions continues to be a barrier to education, skills training, workforce development, and economic development especially among historically under-served people and how WGU is helping bridge that digital divide.
Then get the lowdown on Southwest Community Health Center which is providing and expanding high quality care that includes medical, dental, and behavioral health services, health education, disease prevention programs, community outreach, and enrollment services to individuals and families in the Greater Bridgeport area.
And allow us to introduce you to Untapped Potential, which is expanding now into New Haven and Fairfield Counties preparing women and caregivers for their next career shift by changing the way businesses find and keep talent. We'll hear how this nonprofit provides a stepping stone to re-enter the workforce at your caliber with the flexibility and control you need

Family Empowerment NOW - Stepping Forward @ CFGNH - Second Thoughts CT Jan 17, 2021

Today we're welcoming back the founder of Guardian Ad Litem Services, a liaison agency that exists between its clients and their "unique, interrelated networks" - courts, mental health service providers, physicians, state agencies, guardians, nonprofit organizations, hospitals and conservators as they launch a brand new program called Family Empowerment NOW.
The we'll bring in the CEO and Board Chair of the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, also talking about an incredible new initiative addressing the twin pandemics of COVID-19 and racial inequity called Stepping Forward, along with a commitment of $26 million to address these issues.
And we'll close with the founder of Second Thoughts CT, a group of Connecticut residents with disabilities, who along with seniors, and advocates strive to be Connecticut's disability-rights voice standing in opposition to state legislation that would legalize assisted suicide.

CT Small Business Development Center - Fairfield University's Center for Social Impact - New Haven Magnet Schools Jan 10, 2021

We're circling back to an organization aimed at helping local businesses and entrepreneurs either get started successfully, sustain themselves through the challenges posed by the pandemic, or take an existing enterprise to the next level - I'm talking about the CT Small Business Development Center.
Then we'll meet a pair of researchers from Fairfield University's Center for Social Impact to discuss their recent collaboration with the Norwalk Health Department and its Healthy for Life Project studying the strengths and gaps in Norwalk’s food system - and how to help reduce food insecurity in the region.
And we'll chat with the Director of School Choice & Enrollment for New Haven Magnet Schools. If your child resides in the greater New Haven area, you'll want to hear about the rich and diverse opportunities available to them at this robust network of Charter Schools.

'Network of Distinction' - Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness - 'Visit Norwalk' Jan 03, 2021

We're kicking off 2021 with State Comptroller Kevin Lembo talking about a new “Network of Distinction” program designed to achieve the dual goals of lowering overall health costs and achieving better outcomes. Are you one of the roughly quarter million state residents benefiting - stay tuned and find out.
Then we'll circle back to chat with the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH) to find out how the agency did with its annual Be Homeful for the Holidays activities, what a difference it will make countering the state's homeless stats, and we'll hear about the agency's most recent collaborations with the CT Council of Municipalities and Sustainable CT.
Finally, we head to Norwalk to find out how the city is coordinating how virtual visitors can learn about hundreds of tourism, event, and economic development initiatives all under the new and unified banner of 'Visit Norwalk' - an improved, larger holistic platform for small businesses to freely promote and grow their businesses.

CT Paid Leave Authority - Compassion & Choices - COVID Challenges To Gyms Dec 27, 2020

As we approach the launch of CT Paid Leave program, which will offer Connecticut workers the opportunity to take time to attend to personal and family health needs without worrying about lost income, we'll check in with the CEO of the CT Paid Leave Authority to help employers and employees better understand the program.
Next, have you heard about U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal's new legislation to promote advance care planning and end-of-life care? To help frame that new national effort, we'll bring in the CEO of Compassion & Choices, the nation’s largest and oldest end-of-life care advocacy organization to discuss how the proposed bill will help empower everyone to chart their end-of-life journey.
And we'll touch base with a CEO overseeing 32 Planet Fitness locations across Connecticut. As the state continues to navigate the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, his industry is facing ongoing threats of shutdowns or stronger restrictions So we'll hear about why this may be such an ultimately unhealthy move.

The Patient is U Foundation - Back Yard Beekeepers Assoc. - CT Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program Dec 20, 2020

We're replaying a segment reminding residents about the lingering dangers of lead with an environmental sanitarian from Meriden - who plays a role in a larger statewide effort to remind residents about the dangers posed by lead. We'll learn all the places where lead could still be lurking in places where kids and others could still be exposed - and how that lead exposure can be remediated forever.
Then we'll catch a buzz with the Back Yard Beekeepers Association and learn why becoming even a simple backyard beekeeper could be one of the best holiday gifts you can give yourself, your family, your community and the environment - and why its the best time of year to get into beekeeping.
Finally, Have you ever had a bad experience with an uncaring medical professional? Then meet The Patient Is U Foundation - Helping medical practitioners enhance humanistic, compassionate patient care with unsurpassed "customer service" and sharing its philosophies with patients as well as institutional and non-institutional healthcare providers - anyone who comes into contact with patients or their families.

Techstars Startup Week @ SHU - Marijuana Policy Project - AARP Connecticut / Livable Communities Dec 13, 2020

Meet the Dean from the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology at Sacred Heart University talking about Techstars Startup Week - a free five-day virtual conference open to the public starting Monday and hosted by SHU featuring inspirational mentors, entrepreneurs, professors, and industry experts from across the nation.
Then we're bringing back the senior legislative counsel at the Marijuana Policy Project which funds the CT Coalition to Regulate Marijuana to catch up on news about the state's continuing efforts to legalize recreational pot use and access, and get the latest following a virtual forum on the subject with a panel of diverse legalization proponents.
And we'll wrap checking in again with our friends from AARP Connecticut, which has selected five Livable Communities Grant recipients that will complete quick-action projects across Connecticut that will help make immediate improvements or jumpstart long-term progress that will support residents.

CBYD Virtual Certification - Clean Energy/Green Jobs Report - Recovery Network of Programs Dec 06, 2020

If your planning to do any digging between now and next spring or beyond you'll want to hear about a brand new educational resource and certification program from Call Before You Dig that will help you ensure any deep dig projects you are planning in the future at home or on the job - roll out safely.
Then we'll clue you in on new job opportunities that are opening up in the new year with a panel of guests digging into the state's first ever clean energy and green jobs study produced through the Joint Committee of the Energy Efficiency Board (EEB) and the Connecticut Green Bank Board of Directors.
And as COVID escalates substance use and overdoses, we'll check in with Recovery Network of Programs - a private, non-profit, social service agency which has been serving the Greater Bridgeport Community since 1972 restoring hope, health, and well being for individuals and families in a recovery environment.

Adam's House - 2020 State of Lung Cancer - CT Epilepsy Advocate Nov 22, 2020

The founder of Adam's House returns to our program to remind you about the free bereavement support they provide to families annually through “Helping Hearts Heal.” And we'll let you know how to help support their good work at the upcoming virtual Mistletoe & Margaritas event.
Then as we move through Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we'll share some important news about the great progress Connecticut is making addressing lung cancer with the American Lung Association following the release of their latest State of Lung Cancer report.
As Epilepsy Awareness Month draws to a close, we'll visit with the CT Epilepsy Advocate to find out all the resources this grassroots nonprofit is offering to the thousands of folks across our state living with epilepsy.

Partner In Lyme - Encore: CT Center for Economic Analysis - Encore: UNH Chief Diversity Officer Nov 15, 2020

This morning we'll learn how one mom's agonizing journey to diagnose Lyme Disease in her teenage daughter has grown into one of the region's newest nonprofits - Partner In Lyme - and how you can help the cause at their first virtual fundraiser in early January.
Then we'll encore a couple of segments from the summer starting with the CT Center for Economic Analysis. We'll hear some sobering stats about jobs and household income growth, how they are being impacted by the COVID pandemic, and how legalized cannabis could go far toward propelling Connecticut out of the sorry economic state we find ourselves in right now.
And we'll close replaying a conversation with the new Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer at the University of New Haven - Dr Lorenzo Boyd discussing police practices, movements to defund police agencies and identify the all important crossover point where racial justice comes into play.

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America - ALICE 2020 Report - Stop & Shop’s Nutrition Partners Nov 08, 2020

The CEO of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America wants you to know how his organization is supporting, educating, and advocating for those affected - along with their hero caregivers and loved ones during Alzheimer's Awareness Month.
Then, the new President from United Way of Connecticut checks in with a look at its ALICE 2020 report and an invitation to a series of virtual town hall events addressing some of the key challenges to households that are ALICE - Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed.
And since November is National Diabetes Month - meet a Registered Dietician on the team Stop & Shop has put together along with a robust set of resources to help everyone in the community who is living with or trying to prevent diabetes.

Open Enrollment Focus: ConnectiCare / Sen. Matt Lesser - Special Report: Cybersecurity Nov 01, 2020

It's November 1, that means time for open enrollment on the CT Health Insurance Exchange. So we'll bring in a representative from one of the original exchange providers - ConnectiCare with all you need to know if your signing up.
Then we'll ring up state Senator Matt Lesser for a heads-up on a number of healthcare products the CT Insurance Dept is recommending you should avoid.
Finally, we'll circle back with cybersecurity expert Pamela Gupta following the latest Northeast Annual Cybersecurity Summit - to hear what's keeping her up nights, and a few specific tips for homeowners, students, and businesses to keep your data and cyberworld better protected.

The Rowan Center - CTDPH Flu Shots & COVID - The Southport CoLAB / Literacy How Oct 25, 2020

Thanks to this pandemic we've all been inducted into the world of doing everything virtually - even fundraising, so we're opening by introducing The Rowan Center - working hard since 1979 serving and supporting victims of domestic violence. We'll talk about the center's critical mission and how you can help by signing on to build a holiday gingerbread house virtually.
Then we'll turn to an epidemiologist with the CT Dept of Public Health to hear how the flu stands to complicate our already overburdened healthcare system in this COVID era - and how you can play a role in minimizing that pressure on our healthcare systems by getting a flu shot.
And we'll close inviting you to learn more about educational inequality and what you can do about it in your own community, by participating in an upcoming round table discussion sponsored by The Southport CoLAB and Literacy How.

CT Green Bank Heat Pump Loans - Adult Family Living Initiative - RWJF Childhood Obesity Study Oct 18, 2020

We're going to heat things up right off the bat talking about the newest CT Green Bank program to help you put heat pump technology into your home and digging into some details about a low interest rate, no money down option for heating, cooling, filtering, and taking care of your hot water service, too.
Then we're circling back with Assisted Living Services focusing on an important state sponsored program that's helping keep your aging loved ones safe at home and well cared for, without creating a huge financial hit — the Adult Family Living or AFL initiative.
And we're closing with a very special guest from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation unveiling a comprehensive new report on childhood obesity - and how the COVID pandemic is exacerbating the trend - especially for children of color and kids in financially distressed households.

Breast Cancer Awareness - Workforce Alliance / 'Recovery Works' - CT Coalition to End Homelessness Oct 11, 2020

We're starting our October Breast Cancer Awareness month reporting with a skilled surgeon from Waterbury Heath System with nearly a quarter century of hands-on experience supporting breast cancer survivors - for an informed and heartening conversation focusing on some positive news regarding breast cancer research, awareness, and recovery.
Then we're returning to a subject we've been covering for several years, bringing you an important update highlighting Connecticut's Workforce Alliance 'Recovery Works' initiative and how it is poise to help employees and employers working through addiction recovery.
And we'll close circling back with the CT Coalition to End Homelessness to get the latest on how COVID-19 is impacting our state's most vulnerable homeless population as winter approaches, and checking in on activities at this week's CCEH Annual Conference.

Abilis SibShops - SHUand42: A Subway Series Celebration - Exercise And The Brain Oct 04, 2020

Today we're kicking things off with Abilis, a nonprofit serving more than 700 developmentally disabled individuals and their families. We'll learn more about an internationally renowned program Abilis is now offering called SibShops, combining recreation, discussion and information for siblings who endure the good (and sometimes uncomfortable) parts of having a sibling with a disability.
Then we'll meet Sacred heart University's VP for Advancement and new Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer to talk about how SHU is opening a new chapter aimed at broadening opportunities for both students and staff - and inviting you to support SHU's Jackie Robinson Scholarship Foundation with a chance to hang out virtually and celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the famed Subway Series with Joe Torre and Bobby Valentine at 'SHU And 42'.
And we'll close talking about all the positive effects of exercise on your brain with Dr. Wendy Suzuki, who is poised to host a Zoom Workshop on the subject later this week for Newtown's Maplewood Senior Living community.

COVID Halloween Safety - CT Center for Economic Analysis - Beardsley Zoo / MonarchWatch Sep 27, 2020

Halloween in a COVID world stands to be one of the potentially scariest holidays and it will be upon us soon. So where do you stand on celebrating - trick or treating - or maybe just taking a pass on Halloween 2020. We'll help you figure it out with a mom and medical authority from PhysicianOne Urgent Care.
Then we'll get some sobering news - and maybe a little spark of hope - as we touch base with the CT Center for Economic Analysis. We'll get the latest low down on jobs and household income growth, how they are being impacted by the pandemic, and how legalized cannabis could go far toward propelling Connecticut out of the sorry economic state we're find ourselves in right now.
Finally, we'll hear from the Beardsley Zoo's lead educator on MonarchWatch - and learn a little bit about this important environmental partnership that puts everyday folks like you to work helping protect and sustain the world's endangered Monarch butterfly population.

COVID Impact On Minority Households - New England for Offshore Wind - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Sep 20, 2020

Meet a director from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health discussing a brand new poll that amplifies how badly the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Latino, Black, and Native American households.
Then we air out a few concerns about, and potential benefits of wind power as we touch base with the New England for Offshore Wind coalition to learn more about developing offshore wind projects coming to the region.
Then the Executive Director with the American Cancer Society explains the important and exciting developments related to this year's American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer drive-through experiences and pink parades of celebration!

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority - Bigelow Tea Community Challenge - 2020 Veterans Stand Down Sep 13, 2020

We're opening our doors to the CEO of CHFA - the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority - to chat about how this quasi-public agency is working harder than ever to support renters and homeowners, rental housing operators, and to promote broader affordable and workforce housing across the state.
Then it's time for our annual visit with Cindi Bigelow. The 2020 Bigelow Tea Community Challenge, like so many activities, is going virtual on September 27. So we'll get the lowdown on how you can get involved and also touch base with one of the event's key beneficiaries - The Connecticut Food Bank.
Last but not least, we're calling all veterans and those who love them to register for the virtual 2020 Veterans Stand Down coming up September 24th and 25th. We'll connect the state Veterans Affairs Commissioner and clue you in on everything this year's Stand Down has to offer to our Connecticut heroes.

Workforce Alliance of South Central CT (encore) - Aware Recovery Care - FEMA #BeReady Sep 06, 2020

This Labor Day weekend, as folks whose jobs were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic take on the extra burden of finding new work, we'll open replaying a June segment with a representative from the Workforce Alliance of South Central CT to review new and enhanced online training and resources.
Then we'll learn how the COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll on folks trying to work through recovery - or who continue to experience mental health challenges. September is National Recovery Month, and there's nobody better to discuss the current state of recovery practices than with the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and principle at Aware Recovery Care.
September is also Preparedness Month, and with our local communities already experiencing tropical storms, tornadoes, extended power outages, and even some flooding, we're going to close chatting with the Ready campaign director at FEMA - the Federal Emergency Preparedness Agency.

Keep America Beautiful 'Trash Dash' - Smilow Closer to Free Ride - Center for Family Justice Aug 30, 2020

Today we're talking about 'plogging' - which incorporates picking up litter while jogging - and how you can discover plogging on September 20 as Keep America Beautiful launches it's 2020 Trash Dash in Stamford - and enlists ploggers across Connecticut virtually in targeting discarded PPE and other waste in our communities.
Then we'll get Closer to Free with the folks at Smilow Cancer Hospital and the Yale Cancer Center. They helped host John Voket survive cancer, so along with a fellow survivor we'll meet who's raised more than $150,000 for the cause - we'll tell you about - and clue you in on being part of the 10th anniversary Closer to Free Ride on September 12.
Rounding out our program of virtual activities, we'll catch up with the Center for Family Justice - and hear about how this critical human services agency is supporting victims of sexual assault in a COVID world, and invite you to the center's Speaking of Women virtual gathering on September 22.

Yankee Institute - The Children's Center of Hamden - CT Office of Early Childhood/WBDC Aug 23, 2020

We're opening today with the Yankee Institute, which just launched a new comprehensive database of every public labor contract in the state, and how it can help you and your elected leaders better understand how they impact our communities and economy.
Then we're going to have an energized conversation with the new CEO of one of the state's oldest human services agencies, the Children's Center of Hamden. We'll learn how this new, vibrant agency leader is thinking outside the box, while helping established staff, students, and clients stay safe while benefiting from all the Center's services.
And we'll close on another critical subject involving our kids and the state's workforce - as we welcome a representative from Connecticut's Office of Early Childhood, talking about a brand new partnership with the Women's Business Development Council - laser focusing on protecting, enhancing, and sustaining our fragile network of childcare centers.

SHRM’s Together Forward @Work - CT Public Pension Challenges - CAANH Energy Assistance Aug 16, 2020

We're kicking it off talking about 'The Journey to Equity and Inclusion' in our workplaces with the Chief Knowledge Officer from the Society for Human Resource Management talking about SHRM’s Together Forward @Work initiative.
Then our guest from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University will hit the high points of a new study on how Connecticut has gone so wrong when it comes to administering public pensions, and what can be done about it.
And then we'll reconnect with the Community Action Agency serving greater New Haven, and key in on the statewide home energy assistance program. Our guest will explain everything you need to know about it - and how to gather the information you'll need to apply and qualify.

COVID-19 & Family Dynamics - Goodwin University/UB Partnership - Project Yellow Light Aug 02, 2020

Meet a Connecticut cultural anthropologist talking about a survey he completed that illustrates how COVID-19 will permanently transform consumer culture — and ways family relationships and values changed during quarantine.
Then we'll catch up with the President of Goodwin University to hear how his institution is partnering with Sacred Heart University and the Paier College of Art to work with the University of Bridgeport creating a new model for higher education.
And we'll close on the serious subject of distracted driving with the founder and an incoming UConn student scholar promoting Project Yellow Light - helping teens and young adults reach their peers with potentially life saving messages about safe driving through a creative scholarship initiative.

'Counting On 2020' Census PUSH Week - Common Ground High School - ROVAC Primary Voting Jul 26, 2020

We reached out to the President of ROVAC - the Registrars of Voters Association of Connecticut - to talk about the most important updates and things you need to know to easily and successfully cast your ballots in the upcoming August 11 primaries.
Then we'll head to the gardens of Common Ground High School - a charter school in New Haven and the oldest environmental charter school in the United States to learn how its staff is preparing students for college success and a lifetime of environmental leadership.
And we'll close with the latest in our series 'Counting on 2020' Census Segments as we head into Census PUSH WEEK. We'll tap a regional census director to learn how PUSH Week aims to increase 2020 Census self-response rates via activities, parades, social messaging campaigns and more.

CT Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program - A Promise to Jordan - Monitor My Health Jul 19, 2020

Meet an environmental sanitarian from Meriden - who plays a role in the state's Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program residents identifying and helping folks understand and eliminate dangers posed by lead - which is especially risky to children.
Then we'll hear another story of tragedy overcome by inspiration with the founder of A Promise to Jordan - a statewide nonprofit honoring a victim of the opioid epidemic aimed at eliminating the stigma of addiction, assisting people in accessing quality care, and giving hope that recovery is possible to those struggling with addiction.
Then we will circle back with Dr. Dana Wade and Monitor My Health - working to delay or prevent obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart attack, and stroke with a CDC-recognized evidence-based lifestyle change program he is delivering to thousands in greater Bridgeport and beyond for low and often no cost.

UNH Center for Advanced Policing - CT Humanities - CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence Jul 12, 2020

We'll engage the new Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer at the University of New Haven - Lorenzo Boyd - who also heads up the UNH Center for Advanced Policing, for the first of a couple of conversations we're planning around police practices, movements to de-fund police agencies, and the crossover points where racial diversity intersects with community policing.
Then we'll talk arts and humanities with the director of CT Humanities - and find out how this decades old agency is reinventing itself as a digital and community resource, while supporting and funding intriguing programs and projects across the state.
And we'll close with our partners at the CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence. If anything, the COVID pandemic has made things harder for the thousands of intimate partner and domestic abuse victims across Connecticut, so we'll touch base and get a snapshot of what's been happening in terms of prevention and response over the past few months.

Independence Day Weekend Replay - NOFA's OrganiCONN 2020 Jul 05, 2020

This Independence Day weekend, we're paying tribute to all the folks who grow the good food we eat, who are taking steps to grow their own, or maintain their properties with organic standards in mind.
So we're playing an encore presentation from our annual pilgrimage to the Northeast Organic Farming Association's Organiconn conference - which was held earlier this year at Wesleyan University.
We caught up with NOFA's director, the event's keynote speaker, as well as a number of other guests promoting organic practices and programs that are enhancing our state's environment and public health, while engaging our youngest citizens to participate and enjoy the fruits and veggies they can raise and eat from their own personal, school, or community garden.

Nursing Homes & COVID with AARP / Rep. Michelle Cook - Junior Achievement GFC - Save A Suit Jun 28, 2020

Our focus on the issue of COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes and care facilities across Connecticut starts with a national expert from AARP talking about how that organization is pursuing legislation to better support and protect residents of those facilities.
Then we'll take a very personal look at a tragic COVID-19 nursing home experience that affected State Rep Michelle Cook of Torrington, and how her experience helped initiate a sweeping investigation into why so many seniors were being infected by and dying from it.
We'll follow touching base with Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County to learn how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the outlook of area high school seniors and their future educational or career plans.
Finally, we'll remind you about an important event coming up at the Burroughs Community Center July 9 - and how a regional nonprofit called Save a Suit is aiming to help veterans who may be more food insecure because of the virus health emergency.

Workforce Alliance SCCT - (ENCORE) HRRA Glass Recycling - Youth Continuum Jun 21, 2020

Has COVID-19 put you out of a job - or have you been thinking about a career change anyway? Then don't miss our latest check-in with the Workforce Alliance of South Central CT. We'll tell you about new and enhanced online career training and which employers are hiring right now!
Then we'll replay our chat with the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority about the role glass plays driving up your taxes, and what this recycling agency is doing about it.
And we'll close breaking some news about Youth Continuum, which is building a first in the state (and one of the first in the nation) student-run homeless program exclusively for young adults right in downtown New Haven.

ENCORE Replay: U.S. Surgeon General - Regional Hospice - Shatterproof 'Just Five' Jun 14, 2020

Our first encore segment features U.S. Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams talking about the first new national report on smoking cessation since 1990, and ways to begin kicking the habit today.
Then we'll replay a difficult but important conversation with the CEO of Regional Hospice - which is working to complete the fifth in-patient children's hospice center in the entire nation right in western Connecticut.
Our final replay will highlight a partnership between Hazelden Betty Ford and Shatterproof that's utilizing Shatterproof's Just Five web program to promote awareness, reduce stigmas, and share information about addiction prevention and treatment.

Election Cybersecurity - CT Insurance Commissioner - LGBTQ Pride Month Jun 07, 2020

Protecting one of your most fundamental rights and privileges as a Connecticut resident & an American - the votes you cast in on Election Day - is the subject of today's chat with the director of the USC Election Cybersecurity Initiative.
Then we'll move through a busy agenda of subjects with Connecticut's Insurance Commissioner: including a new free life insurance program for front line COVID-19 health workers, and no cost coronavirus testing for all.
And we'll move into LGBTQ Pride Month hosting a candid conversation with State Rep Raghib Allie-Brennan - who spent his adult life working with local LGBTQ initiatives and supporting those struggling with stigmas and prejudice as they define their own sexuality.

EMS Charity Run - Assisted Living Services / CT Assc for Healthcare at Home - Aspetuck Land Trust May 31, 2020

After celebrating National EMS Week earlier we'll circle back with an EMT who you'll see running through Shelton for 24 hours next weekend to help raise funds for a new Echo Hose Co. ambulance.
Then we'll bring you some advice for folks who are aging in place while facing COVID-19 restrictions with our sources from Assisted Living Services, and the CT Association for Healthcare at Home.
Then it's time for some exciting news from the Aspetuck Land Trust - which just completed a key farmland preservation project, along with an update on the group's green corridor initiative and how everyone can be part of it.

Wheeler Health Services - TEACH Connecticut - Trust for America’s Health May 24, 2020

This installment of 'For the People' introduces the CEO of Wheeler discussing how this nonprofit is delivering an integrated approach to primary and behavioral health, education, and recovery - and the opening of Wheeler’s new, expanded Waterbury Family Health & Wellness Center.
Then we'll talk to a former North Branford and Connecticut Teacher of the Year about how she found a successful second career in teaching, and how she works with TEACH Connecticut to encourage others to do the same. She'll also share some advice on how to help keep students engaged during the COVID-19 pandemic.
And we'll close with a former CDC and Boston Health official and CEO of the Trust for America’s Health talking about Connecticut stats on alcohol, drug and suicide deaths, and why the coronavirus is expected to escalate all these destructive outcomes.

Drive-up COVID-19 Testing - EMS Week 2020 - Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation May 17, 2020

Our first field report in weeks finds us at Newtown's first-ever drive-up COVID-19 testing center. Check our chat with a PhysicianOne representative, the community's lead health official and First Selectman talking about testing and more.
Then we'll celebrate all the front line responders and kick off National EMS week with a small town EMS volunteer and a municipal fire official about how they work with dispatchers and medical professionals to save lives 24/7 and especially during the pandemic.
And we'll close with a medical expert representing Greenbrook TMS NeuroHealth Centers. We'll get a crash course on Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation / TMS and how it could help mitigate depression or anxiety as a result of the coronavirus emergency or other life challenges.

4-CT - 2020 "State Of The Air" Report - 25th International Festival of Arts & Ideas May 10, 2020

Today we'll start by introducing the co-founder of 4-CT, a a non-profit that unites donors with nonprofit programs that are struggling through the COVID-19 situation - and learn about local musicians uniting in song to help raise awareness for 4-CT projects.
And we'll close touting the virtual 25th Annual International Festival of Arts & Ideas - bringing you artistic exhibits, food experiences, cell phone-guided walking tours, the NEA Big Read, and Ideas programming with a theme of “Democracy: We the People” all free and online.
In between we'll check in with the American Lung Association to review their 2020 "State Of The Air" report and try to figure out why the state is doing so poorly protecting and preserving the very air we breathe.

NAMI Connecticut - Masksforcitizens.com - CT Council on Environmental Quality May 03, 2020

Today we continue our deeper dive showcasing how local agencies and human service programs are maintaining, surviving, and continuing to serve in a COVID-19 world.
First, we'll reach out to anyone who is feeling anxious, angry, sad, scared or alone during the current pandemic - to bring you an information packed and hopefully stress reducing conversation with the Executive Director of NAMI Connecticut.
Then we'll learn about a Connecticut company owner who created a not-for-profit program - masksforcitizens.com - to get masks to regular folks who need them while reducing the need to divert PPE away from medical workers and responders.
And we'll close with the Connecticut Council on Environmental Quality. We'll hit a few high points of the CEQ's annual report to the Governor - aimed at keeping environmental preservation and protection efforts in focus even while he's dealing with the COVID-19 emergency.

Circle of Care - Junior Achievement GFC - Fairfield County's Community Foundation Apr 26, 2020

Today we continue our deeper dive showcasing how local agencies and human service programs are maintaining, surviving, and continuing to serve in a COVID-19 world.
Home confinement doesn't compare to childhood cancer patients and their families struggling with cancer and coronavirus. So meet the founder of Circle of Care, providing assistance to meet the unique and challenging needs of pediatric cancer treatment statewide.
Then we'll check in with Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County to tout their innovative programs to help young people chart a financially literate course for life.
And we'll close with a broader glimpse of COVID-related need with the Fairfield County Community Foundation, which set up a Are you experiencing reductions in services from a local nonprofit that's pressed to make COVID-related cutbacks?
Check our chat with the Fairfield County's Community Foundation,, which is ramping up a COVID-19 Resiliency Fund to help dozens of critical nonprofits survive through this unprecedented public health emergency.

Eversource COVID Response - The Beardsley Zoo - Bridgeport Rescue Mission Apr 19, 2020

Today we continue our deeper dive showcasing how local agencies and human service programs are maintaining, surviving, and continuing to serve in a COVID-19 world.
We'll let you know how Eversource is keeping utility services operational, how you can save a few bucks even if you're using more energy these days, and how the utility is helping keep critical nonprofits operational during this health emergency.
Then we'll check in and see how everyone is doing at the Beardsley Zoo - while learning how zoo staffers are supporting your kids education through a ton of virtual learning programs.
And we'll find out how the Bridgeport Rescue Mission is maintaining its mission to feed and protect families already living on the edge facing domestic violence, poverty, and hunger.

Diaper Bank of CT - AARP Community Connections - ENCORE: Boys and Girls Village Apr 12, 2020

Today we continue our deeper dive into explaining how some local agencies and initiatives are maintaining, surviving, and continuing to serve in a COVID-19 world.
We'll get a crash course on why diapers matter especially during this coronavirus emergency, and learn how and why you should reach out and help the Diaper Bank of CT.
Then we'll check in with AARP CT to learn about a robust new online resource 'AARP Community Connections,' and a few other important initiatives AARP is working on.
And we'll replay a recent interview with the new CEO of Boys and Girls Village, serving more than 800 clients from over 50 communities in at-risk situations.

ARI of Connecticut - CT League of Conservation Voters - Connecticut Food Bank Apr 05, 2020

Today we'll begin a deeper and more comprehensive dive into talking with and discussing how local agencies and initiatives are maintaining, surviving, and continuing to serve in a COVID-19 world.
We'll open with ARI of Connecticut, and learn how they're continuing to serve a population of disabled individuals and their families in Fairfield County - while moving forward with a virtual fundraiser to help sustain those services.
Then we'll chat with a rep from the CT League of Conservation Voters to review a number of concerns as rollbacks to environmental protection and preservation initiatives threaten our air, water, and the very spaces where we can still seek refuge from the pandemic.
And we'll close with the CT Food Bank to learn how they're pivoting to respond to a massive increase in need, how you can still make a difference by donating or lacing up for the Race Against Hunger Virtual 5k Run and Walk.

Veterans Wellness Center of America - Center For Family Justice - NFIB Mar 29, 2020

Today we'll meet a Connecticut neighbor walking Route 1 from border to border on Memorial Day Weekend to fortify her new nonprofit - the Veterans Wellness Center of America.
Then we'll reach out to the Center For Family Justice to share important information for those facing or surviving domestic and family abuse situations during the current coronavirus outbreak.
And our guest from NFIB the The National Federation of Independent Business will begin unpacking how new state and federal support programs will offer help and hope as the COVID-19 situation ravages small businesses and the economy.

Special Report: Northeast Organic Farming Association - OrganiCONN 2020 Mar 22, 2020

Today's Special Report was produced from the recent Northeast Organic Farming Association's 2020 OrganiConn conference at Wesleyan University in Middletown. We caught up with NOFA's director, the event's keynote speaker, as well as a number of other guests promoting organic practices and programs that can help enhance our state's environment and public health - while engaging 'back to the land' entrepreneurs and our youngest citizens to dig in and enjoy everything they can raise and eat from their own farm, personal, school, or community garden.

Make-A-Wish CT - The WorkPlace - Child Poisoning Prevention Mar 15, 2020

We'll learn why Jersey Mike's Month of Giving and their March 25th Day of Giving is a key contributor to Make-A-Wish CT, and how those donations are making a difference.
Then we'll visit The Workplace to hear about new programs to help re-train or get veterans situated into clean, high-paying and secure advanced manufacturing and other career positions with the agency's 'Platform 2 Employment program.
And since it's National Poison Prevention Week we'll check in with Safe Kids Worldwide to talk about preventing prescription medication poisoning.

Courage To Speak Foundation - CT Institute For Communities - Monitor My Health Mar 08, 2020

Learn the next generation of support to help keep your kids safe and protect them from substance abuse as we chat with Ginger Katz and learn about her latest Courage To Speak online system for parents, educators and communities - and how to be part of Ginger's next Empowering Youth to be Drug-Free Family Night.
Then we'll visit the Connecticut Institute for Communities to hear how this unique agency is combining community and economic development with educational and public health initiatives, and why CIFC could be a successful model in other communities in Connecticut and beyond.
And we'll close meeting a physician who launched Monitor My Health - a nonprofit that's presenting programs in the region to help prevent diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure.

Literacy Volunteers of Southern CT - Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority - 2020 CT Masters Games Mar 01, 2020

There are thousands of folks in the region eager to learn to read and speak English. So we'll explain how you can help with the leader of the Literacy Volunteers of Southern CT and invite you to chill out and support the cause at next Saturday's 16th annual Leprechaun Leap
Then we'll have a transparent conversation about glass, the role it plays driving up your local property tax bill, and what one of Connecticut's waste and recycling agencies is doing about it. with the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority.
And we'll close inviting you to be part of the 2020 Connecticut Masters Games - either as an athlete or one of the hundreds of volunteers the games will depend on as they showcase some of the state's best amateur athletes this spring and early summer.

Americares - Community Foundation for Greater New Haven - Shatterproof 'Just Five' Feb 20, 2020

Today we'll celebrate 40 years of providing emergency response and introduce you to the new CEO of Americares. We'll learn how this Connecticut-based nonprofit is representing our state around the globe, and what Americares is doing right here at home.
Then we'll touch base with the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven - and get the latest on why this philanthropic organization is committing substantial resources to New Haven Promise and its mission to expand access and opportunity for thousands of youth in New Haven, especially youth of color.
And we'll close talking about a brand new partnership between Hazelden Betty Ford and Shatterproof - and why this national partner has chosen to use Shatterproof's Just Five program for increasing awareness, reducing stigma, and sharing information about addiction prevention and treatment.

Marijuana Policy Project - Counting On 2020: Push For Participation - AdvanceCT Feb 16, 2020

Tune in and meet a key new staffer and attorney for the Marijuana Policy Project as Connecticut gets ever closer to legalizing adult recreational use.
Then it's time for the next installment in our series 'Counting on 2020 - Census Segments' as we learn why the Valley Community Foundation is so dedicated to ensuring all residents understand the critical importance of being counted this year.
And we'll close focusing on a familiar agency with a new face and attitude - AdvanceCT (formerly CERC) - and its dynamic new leader who'll drop in to discuss how this non-governmental community & economic development organization is planning to jump start the state's economy.

ENCORE: Assisted Living Services - Unite Connecticut - Central CT Coast YMCA Feb 09, 2020

This encore episode replays interviews with Assisted Living Services about systems that can help folks age in place, and the agency's involvement with the Connecticut Association for Healthcare at Home.
Then we'll replay an episode celebrating Giffin Hospital becoming one of the state's first hospitals to pilot Unite Connecticut – a shared technology platform to address social needs and deliver integrated care.
And we'll close re-playing a chat about all the Central CT Coast YMCA network has to offer - from before & after school childcare, to water safety, to helping you keep your resolution to get healthier in 2020!

SPARK for Autism Study - CT League of Conservation Voters - 2020 ‘State of Tobacco Control’ Feb 02, 2020

Are you the parent of a child on the autism spectrum? If so, check out our chat about the SPARK for Autism Study right here at Yale - we'll explain why it's poised to reveal groundbreaking results and clue you in on how to get involved.
Then we'll check in with the CT League of Conservation Voters and review their agenda for bills they hope to see passed in this year's state legislative session.
And we'll ring up the state office of the American Lung Association - reviewing the 2020 ‘State of Tobacco Control’ Report and how it's addressing Connecticut's youth E-cigarette epidemic.

U.S.Surgeon Gen. Dr. Jerome Adams - Workforce Alliance - IRIS Jan 26, 2020

We're connecting with the nation's highest medical authority - U.S. Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams to unveil the first new national report on smoking cessation since 1990 - along with all kinds of ways to help you kick the habit in 2020.
Then, if you're looking for a job - or career - with great pay and security we'll connect with the Workforce Alliance to talk about state manufacturing job training, and where Connecticut's manufacturing industries are headed.
And we'll Close with IRIS - Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services. We'll learn about the latest challenges facing refugees here in the state - and invite you to the Run for Refugees Feb. 2 in New Haven.

FEMA-Resolve to be Ready - Counting On 2020: Census Jobs - UR Community Cares Jan 19, 2020

We're touching base with FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency to talk about their “Resolve to be Ready” campaign and get some tips to make sure you and your family are prepared for any disaster.
Then it's another one of our 'Counting On 2020 - Census Segments' — we'll talk about high paying jobs that could put you to work on the Census right in your own neighborhood or community.
And, we'll introduce you to a brand new grassroots effort — UR Community Cares — a free, online program that easily connects a qualified volunteer helpers with elderly or physically disabled neighbors in need of at-home assistance.

Operation Fuel Ice House - AARP Livable Communities Grants - Boys & Girls Village Jan 12, 2020

Did you know that more than 400,000 Connecticut households can’t afford their energy bills? Tune in and learn how you can help Operation Fuel keep vulnerable neighbors and families warm and safe this winter.
Then check out our chat with AARP CT and hear about the seven latest “Livable Communities” projects aiming to help neighborhoods, towns and cities become great places for people of all ages. Is your community on the list?
Then we'll touch base with Boys and Girls Village - serving more than 800 youths from over 50 communities in at-risk situations. We'll meet the agency's new President & CEO, hear about their new Life Skills & Vocational Training Center, and expanding partnerships with Housatonic and Gateway Community Colleges.

'Counting On 2020 - Census Segments' Pt. 1 - Regional Hospice - Flu / Cardiac Connections Jan 05, 2020

We're launching a new series 'Counting On 2020 - Census Segments' which will bring you loads of information as we approach the big count. In Part 1 we'll chat with DataCT about a series of workshops aimed to help state nonprofits learn why the 2020 Census is so important to their sustainability.
Then we'll engage Regional Hospice about just-launched plans to create only the fifth in-patient children's hospice center in the nation - right here in western Connecticut.
And we'll encore a previous interview with a cardiovascular doc about the misunderstood and seldom discussed connection between flu and heart attacks - and why flu shots play such a critical role in prevention.

ENCORE: Eversource Energy Tips - CHDI's 'Bounce Back' - CT Health I-Team Dec 29, 2019

Today's program features three encore segments starting with a conversation about saving energy — we'll touch base with our source at Eversource for some timely tips on how you can easily save some serious cash making a few inexpensive investments including booking yourself a home energy audit.
Then we'll replay a talk with the Child Health & Development Institute about addressing childhood trauma through a school-based program aptly called 'Bounce Back.'
And finally, we'll encore a chat with the co-founder of the nonprofit Connecticut Health Investigative team - bringing critical health reporting to our state and communities.

Royal Family KIDS - CCEH Point In Time Count - CT Green Bank Loan Program Dec 22, 2019

Today we're going to hear from some brand new friends from the regional chapter of Royal Family Kids seeking new volunteers to help challenged young people in communities across western and central Connecticut..
Or maybe you're in a position to help end homelessness in our state with the CT Coalition to End Homelessness as a volunteer for their Point in Time Count and Youth Count coming up in mid-January.
And we'll close promoting the Connecticut Green Bank offering special low interest rate financing solutions to assist with home energy upgrades and remediating health and safety issues in and around your home.

Yale Alzheimer's Caregiver Study - 'Unite Connecticut' Pilot - BBBS Mentoring Month Dec 15, 2019

This segment of 'For the People' is helping the Yale School of Public Health recruit families for its Families Coping Together with Alzheimer's Disease Study - in order to better understand how loved ones cope with dementia and develop programs for other caregivers.
Then we'll be celebrating Giffin Hospital's being one of the first hospitals in the state to launch Unite Connecticut – connecting Valley health and social services providers through shared technology to address social needs and deliver better care.
And we'll close with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern CT reminding you that one of the most impactful resolutions you can make this New Year is to improve the life of a child. January is National Mentoring Month and we'll clue you in on how you can change a child's life for the better in 2020.

NFPA Holiday Fire Safety - BBB Scam Alerts - Central CT Coast YMCA Dec 08, 2019

Did you know most tragic house fires happen right around Christmas. Listen in as we welcome a fire safety expert form the National Fire Protection Association who will tell you how to prevent a fire destroying your home and holiday. Then we'll get you up to speed on all the latest scams and ways creeps and thieves are going after you, your identity, and your hard earned cash with Connecticut BBB. And we'll close diving into a chat about all the Central CT Coast YMCA network has to offer - from before & after school childcare, to water safety, to helping you keep your resolution to get healthier in 2020.

Encore replay - SPECIAL REPORT Live From Green Village Initiative Harvest Fest Dec 01, 2019

We just received a note from the Green Village Initiative about a new 'SeedMoney' campaign to support the rebuilding of two Bridgeport area community gardens. So on this Thanksgiving weekend, we're replaying a program we taped earlier this fall at Reservoir Community Farm in Bridgeport during the Green Village initiative's Harvest Fest to remind you about this important cause.
We'll introduce you to staff, organizers, activists, researchers, food equity advocates and even a neighborhood farmer and get a very inspiring crash course on why initiatives like GVI and the many community gardens they manage across the Park City are so critical to the physical and economic health of Bridgeport residents.

'State of Lung Cancer' 2019 - Epilepsy Awareness Month - VetFuel Nov 24, 2019

Listen to an American Lung Association spokesperson unpack vital details from this year's 'State of Lung Cancer' report including heartening news about survivability in Connecticut.
Then we'll celebrate Epilepsy Awareness Month with the CT Epilepsy Advocate and a Yale researcher who developed important new information to help folks with drug resistant epilepsy.
And we'll introduce you to VetFuel - a nonprofit whose mission is to ensure no veteran should want for a job or appropriate medical care because of a lack of transportation.

CCADV's Safe Connect - Yale Medical Marijuana Study - Connecticut Housing Partners Nov 17, 2019

Thanks to a new system from the CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence, victims can use their phone, texts, chat, and email to receive critical and immediate assistance - so tune in and we'll tell you how it works.
Then we'll hear about a groundbreaking study ramping up at the Yale School of Medicine that could open the door for numerous other studies targeting new therapies involving medical marijuana.
And we'll close learning how programs through the nonprofit Connecticut Housing Partners are preventing homelessness and helping families and the elderly struggling to afford their rent.

CABLE Comedy Fundraiser - CT Coalition to End Homelessness - Yale Men's Health Fair Nov 10, 2019

Cops always run toward a crisis, but who takes care of our brothers and sisters in blue when they are in crisis? You can help by tuning in and learning more about CABLE - The Connecticut Alliance to Benefit Law Enforcement.
Then, check out our invitation to help keep kids and families under their own roof by holding your Paddington "bear-raiser" to benefit the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness.
And hey guys, it's Mo-vember, so plan to attend the November 14 Men's Health Fair at Yale Urology providing you free blood pressure screenings, information on male sexuality and intimacy issues, prostate cancer screenings, smoking cessation support and more.

SPECIAL REPORT: Live From Reservoir Community Farm's Harvest Fest Nov 03, 2019

This morning we're producing a Special Report we recorded live at Reservoir Community Farm in Bridgeport to celebrate Harvest Fest with the Green Village Initiative (GVI). We'll introduce you to GVI staff, organizers, activists, researchers, food equity advocates, and even a neighborhood farmer to get a very inspiring crash course on why initiatives like GVI and the many community gardens they manage across the Park City are so critical to the physical and economic health of Bridgeport region residents.

Flu / Cardiovascular Risks - The Cost Of Workplace Stress - Eversource Winter Energy Tips Oct 27, 2019

This morning John Voket and the award-winning For the People opens checking in with a physician about new research suggesting the flu can trigger a heart attack or stroke weeks later for those with certain risk factors.
Then we'll encore a segment aimed at helping educate Connecticut employers and their workforce about the cost of employee stress - and learn how employers can better support employees with programs to address and mitigate stress.
And we'll close with a conversation about saving energy as temperatures start to drop with our source at Eversource — tune in for some timely tips on how you can easily save some serious cash this winter and in the years to come.

CT Health I-Team - Tattoo Removal Options - CT Association for Healthcare at Home Oct 20, 2019

This morning John Voket and the award-winning For the People highlights the important work of a relatively new nonprofit bringing critical information to our state and communities - the Connecticut Health Investigative team. Then we'll discuss a unique health-related issue - removing unwanted tattoos - with a patient and surgical specialist who is using the latest FDA approved laser procedure for successful tattoo removal. Finally, we'll touch base with Assisted Living Services to talk about what they offer to help folks age in place - and bring in the president of the CT Association for Healthcare at Home to talk about their upcoming Annual Conference and Exhibition Expo.

ENCORES: Chelsea University - Aspetuck Land Trust - Sunshine Wheels Oct 13, 2019

This morning John Voket and the award-winning For the People encores a trio of previously recorded segments starting with Chelsea Groton Bank -promoting financial literacy absolutely free through Chelsea University.
Then we'll replay our latest visit with the Aspetuck Land Trust - while boosting environmental sustainability through initiatives like its 'Pollinator Pathways' and 'Green Corridor' programs.
And we'll close revisiting Sunshine Wheels, a first of its kind program in the state designed to improve non-emergency medical transportation for those who depend on it most.

North East Annual Cybersecurity Summit - Family ReEntry - Lupus Foundation of America Oct 06, 2019

This morning John Voket and the award-winning For the People will help clarify why business executives and technology professionals should plan to attend the October 15 North East Annual Cybersecurity Summit.
Then you'll hear how an inspiring team from Family ReEntry is turning young people coming out of incarceration into productive, community-minded citizens.
And we'll close reminding you about the final 2019 Connecticut Walk to End Lupus - and learn about some of the resources and cutting edge research being funded by the organization.

CT Partnership for Long-Term Care, Valley Community Foundation, Alexander Jordan Jamieson Foundation Sep 29, 2019

This morning John Voket and the award-winning For the People will touch base with Connecticut's groundbreaking Partnership for Long-Term Care & tell you how the agency can help you plan for future long-term care needs without depleting all of your assets.
Then we'll head to the Valley Community Foundation (VCF) to learn how they're promoting private philanthropy to address long-term public good in the lower Naugatuck Valley..
Finally, we welcome an inspiring team from the nonprofit Alexander Jordan Jamieson Foundation, which is fighting the battle against clinical depression and suicide through music by providing lessons and instruments to young people battling depression.

Bigelow Tea Community Challenge - Connecticut Women's Education And Legal Fund Sep 22, 2019

This morning, John Voket and the award-winning For the People will be previewing an event we support every year - it's the 32nd Annual Bigelow Tea Community Challenge. We'll check in with Cindi Bigelow for details and meet two of the recipient nonprofits that will benefit with your participation.
Then we'll welcome the director of the Connecticut Women's Education And Legal Fund to learn how this organization is advocating for and empowering women and girls in Connecticut - and meet two honorees of the October 1, One Woman Makes a Difference Annual Awards Dinner.

Ability Beyond - Dads Matter Too - UConn’s Native Plants & Pollinators Conference Sep 15, 2019

John Voket and the award-winning For the People welcomes back Ability Beyond to discuss how that statewide agency is serving adults with disabilities across Connecticut - and to invite you to Ability Beyond's benefit golf and tennis tournament event Monday in Danbury.
Then we'll hear from one of the founders of the CT DCF Dads Matter Too Community Day - Saturday, September 28 at Waterbury's Police Activity League. It's all about educating, informing, and empowering fathers and father figures while strengthening and increasing their roles in the lives of children.
And finally, we'll get the low down on this year's UConn’s Native Plants and Pollinators Conference and tell you about planned presentations featuring current science-based research and information on supporting pollinators in managed landscapes.

CT River Source to Sea Cleanup - Sunshine Wheels - Chelsea University Sep 08, 2019

This morning, John Voket and the award-winning For the People helps the Connecticut River Conservancy round up hundreds of volunteers needed for this year's Source to Sea river clean-up; welcomes New Horizons as they unveil their first in the state Sunshine Wheels medical transport program - hears why the idea was such a hit with their funder; then wraps inviting you to pump up your financial knowhow with free online programs from Chelsea Groton Bank.

New England Young at Heart - Workplace Stress Mitigation - 'No Excuses March for Education' Sep 01, 2019

This morning, we're heading to Oxford and the new offices of New England Young at Heart , a community resource agency serving aging adults and their families - and hear how they're expanding many new social and educational programs for all ages.
Then we'll visit with a couple of health and human resource experts to talk about stress - particularly how stress affects you as an employee - and how that employee stress affects you as an employer.
And we'll close inviting you to be part of the New Haven Adult & Continuing Education Centers "No Excuses - March for Education" on September 26 - bringing awareness to opportunities available to residents through adult education programs across the state.

Homes for the Brave - Alzheimer's Assoc. CT - Site Projects New Haven Aug 25, 2019

This morning were going to talk about one of the premier veterans service agencies in our region - Homes for the Brave - and invite you to help support their important work by taking the Step Up for the Brave Stair Climb Challenge at Webster Bank Arena Sept. 14.
Then we'll touch base with a couple of representatives from the Alzheimer's Association CT Chapter about supports and services available to individuals and caregivers, new research, and invite you to one of the upcoming Walks to End Alzheimer's.
And we'll close with the co-founder of Site Projects New Haven, a nonprofit that commissions world class public artworks, programming, and events to enhance New Haven's cultural heritage and diversity. And we'll invite you to their free 15th anniversary celebration coming up September 15.

Abilis - CT Folk Fest & Green Expo - MADD CT Aug 18, 2019

This morning we're going to hear about Abilis a nonprofit that's been serving the disabled and developmentally challenged in Fairfield County for nearly 70 years. We'll hear about expansion plans, programs, and events like their second annual Dancing Stars of Greenwich supporting the agency's efforts.
Then we'll pop over to New Haven's Edgerton Park to chat up the co-president and organizer of the September 7 CT Folk Fest & Green Expo offering tons of great music, vendors and education stations offering information about making your home, community and our state more environmentally sustainable.
And we'll close with a victims services specialist from Mothers Against Drunk Driving to remind you about the important work MADD does year-round - and about two upcoming Walk Like MADD events happening soon in Fairfield and Branford.

CT Science Center's - Council on Environmental Quality - AAA Northeast Aug 11, 2019

Today we'll hear how the Connecticut Science Center is ramping up a brand new program called “STEM Career Connections,” a comprehensive initiative designed to inspire students in the STEM fields, setting them on a path to careers in today’s economy.
Then we'll further explore the effects of global warming on our state's wildlife with the director from the Council on Environmental Quality.
And we'll throw the show into neutral while we catch up with AAA Northeast to learn about several initiatives and studies that can impact your safety on our roadways.

Aspetuck Land Trust - CHDI's Bounce Back Initiative - CT Women’s Hall of Fame Aug 04, 2019

This morning we'll touch base with the Aspetuck Land Trust about its expanding Fairfield County Green Corridor initiative - how you can be a part of it - and how folks across Connecticut can establish green corridors to enhance their communities' environmental health.
Then we'll talk with the Child Health & Development Institute about the agency's work addressing childhood trauma and learn about its school-based program to assist younger students experiencing traumatic stress - aptly called 'Bounce Back.'
And we'll close celebrating the The Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary and its “Rise Up Sisters!” traveling banner exhibit that tells stories of how Connecticut women struggled beside so many others to win women the right to vote.

9th Homerun for Heroes - Music Matters Summer of Rock - 4th Freedom Isn't Free Ride Jul 28, 2019

This morning John Voket & the award-winning For the People are inviting you to the 9th annual Homerun for Heroes charity baseball game to honor and support local veterans hosted by Sikorsky Aircraft & Teamsters Local 1150. To rock out for a cause at the Music Matters Summer of Rock music festival benefiting Abilities Without Boundaries. And to meet an injured combat vet helping his brothers and sisters find permanent housing and asking you to ride or drive the 4h annual Freedom Isn't Free Ride.

Citizens For Easton Farm Tour - The Community Fund for Women & Girls - Pt. 2: You've Got Mental Health Parity - Now What? Jul 21, 2019

This morning we're going to invite you to experience the 11th Annual Citizens For Easton Farm Tour coming up August 10, and at the same time help one of the farms on that tour - J&L Orchids - celebrate their 50th Anniversary.
Then we'll catch up with the The Community Fund for Women & Girls, which just invested $130,000 to 12 nonprofit partner organizations working to advance gender equity in the region including the statewide Connecticut Collective for Women & Girls.
And we'll serve up second part of our series 'You've Got Mental Health Parity - Now What?' and visit with the director of Newport Academy to continue our conversation about Connecticut's new Mental Health Parity Law.

Atty. Gen. William Tong - WBDC - Series Pt. 1: You've Got Mental Health Parity - Now What? Jul 14, 2019

This morning we're going to visit with Connecticut's new Attorney General William Tong, talk about his ascent to the state's top law enforcement job, and learn how he's laser focused on a number of issues here and across the country that could impact the health, welfare, and safety of Connecticut residents.
Then we'll tell you how to fill your summer with training that can help sustain and grow your business with the founder of the Women's Business Development Council - and get a rundown on a bunch of free WBDC seminars, webinars, and one-on-one opportunities coming up.
And we'll close taking a first look at Connecticut's new Mental Health parity law and begin learning how it will help thousands of state residents and families in a new series called: 'You've Got Mental Health Parity - Now What?

Encore: Skin Cancer Prevention - Wilton Go Green's Zero Waste Faire - OEC's Safe Sleep Initiative Jul 07, 2019

This first Sunday in July we're going to look back on a few segments with all kinds of beneficial and potentially life saving information. Our first encore segment will feature a physician reminding everyone about the potential dangers from the sun. We'll help clear up all the confusion about the right SPF to get for your sunscreen, and why it's so important to protect yourself from skin cancer.
Then we'll check in again with a few of the vendors at Wilton Go Green's Zero Waste Faire for some tips on healthier, more environmentally friendly and ultimately sustainable ways you can help save our planet.
Finally, we'll get serious about how your baby is sleeping with a representative from Connecticut's Office of Early Childhood reminding all moms, dads, and caregivers about their 'Safe Sleep' initiative.

SWIM Across the Sound - Hospital for Special Care - Starling Physicians Cooling Caps For Chemo Patients Jun 30, 2019

This morning John Voket and the award-winning For the People invites you to take a little swim for a great cause August 3 in this year's Swim Across the Sound. Learn how to participate as a swimmer or volunteer to help St. Vincent's Medical Center Foundation. Then we'll tell you how to be a superhero for families supporting loved ones with Autism Spectrum Disorder. We'll visit with a team from the Hospital for Special Care to learn about plans to build a new inpatient unit and first-of-its kind hospital program for those on the spectrum right here in Connecticut. And we'll close with a researcher and oncologist from Starling Physicians, talking about their scalp-cooling technology to help patients undergoing chemotherapy keep their hair.

Albertus Magnus Criminal Justice Camp - CT League Of Conservation Voters - Hearing Voices Jun 23, 2019

This morning John Voket and the award-winning For the People opens with former State Trooper and Albertus Magnus College educator who is hosting a Criminal Justice Camp this week. Then we talk with the CT League of Conservation Voters about how our state's environment fared as a result of legislation that was passed - and passed over - in the recently concluded biennial session. And we're going to close meeting the grassroots organizers launching an initiative to support and assist individuals here in Connecticut who are challenged by disabilities.

Make Music Day - Special Report: Wilton Go Green's Zero Waste Faire Pt.2 - Bikers Against Child Abuse Jun 16, 2019

This morning John Voket and the award-winning For the People opens with a segment dedicated to all you amateur and professional musicians and those who just love to make music as we hear all about next week's Make Music Day.
Then we'll hit you with the second of our two-part series of interviews gathered recently at Wilton Go Green's Zero Waste Faire talking airtight energy efficient homes, zero emission yard care, and sheep!
And we'll close introducing you to a bunch of tough looking folks with hearts of gold - Bikers Against Child Abuse - a unique grassroots movement making positive impressions on children facing crises.

The Barnum Museum - Special Report: Wilton Go Green's Zero Waste Faire Pt. 1 Jun 09, 2019

This morning John Voket and the award-winning For the People visits Bridgeport's Barnum Museum to recap all that's happened since it was struck by a rare urban tornado several years ago, and we'll learn how the museum's leadership and staff have inspired a global community of experts to help restore and enhance this Connecticut treasure. Then we'll present the first of a two-part series of interviews gathered recently at Wilton Go Green's Zero Waste Faire. We'll chat with one of the organizers, meet an exhibitor who will explain the ins and outs of fabric recycling, and we'll meet a chef who will help you appreciate, and turn a lot of the food scraps you've been throwing away into a whole new and delectable culinary experience.

Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month - AARP's Legislative Agenda - Big Brothers Big Sisters of SW CT Jun 02, 2019

This morning we're going to open catching up with a couple of representatives from the Alzheimer's Association, Connecticut Chapter on this first weekend of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month to talk about the support network and services this organization provides for not only those grappling with the disease, but their loved ones as well.
Then we'll welcome a spokesperson from AARP into the studio to discuss a package of legislation winding its way through the statehouse in Hartford in these waning days of the 2019 legislative session - that are of particular concern to AARP members and many others here in Connecticut.
And we'll close touching base with Big Brothers / Big Sisters of Southwestern Connecticut, reminding you about the many ways you can support this critical mentoring agency - and how easy it is to make a life-changing difference in the life of a local youth by becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister.

Special Report/Preview: The International Festival of Arts & Ideas May 26, 2019

This morning we're hosting a Special Report and Preview of the 2019 International Festival of Arts & Ideas, which convenes leading artists, thought leaders, and innovators from around the world for 15 days of dynamic public programs to engage, entertain, and inspire a diversity of communities. We'll hear from one of the festival directors, as well as several presenters as we help you get ready to enjoy all this world renowned celebration has to offer!

DOCS Medical Group - Survive the Drive - CERC InformCT Survey Update May 19, 2019

This morning we're going to open up meeting the physician behind DOCS Medical Group and learn how walk-in medical centers are broadening the types of services offered to patients.

Then we'll check in with a representative of Connecticut nonprofit Survive the Drive, and find out how this organization can provide local schools and community groups with no-cost workshops on defensive driving, and an opportunity to get behind the wheel and actually learn some hands-on defensive driving techniques from the experts.

And we'll close touching base with CERC, the Connecticut Economic Resource Center. The center's latest quarterly InformCT survey is public, so we'll chat with a CERC researcher and drill into what folks across the state are thinking about in relation to the overall economy, how it's affecting their household, jobs, and bottom line.

Barnum Festival 2019 - Celebrating EMS Week - The Opioid Crisis & CT Seniors May 12, 2019

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People introduces this year's Ringmaster for the 2019 Barnum Festival, and clues you in on all the great activities, many of which are free.

Then we'll celebrate all the professional and volunteer emergency responders as EMS Week approaches, while focusing on their role if someone is suffering from a sudden stroke.

And we'll close with an expert from Mountainside talking about the current health crisis involving Connecticut seniors and opioid addiction.

Introducing Nuvance - Connecticut 2019 Relays for Life May 05, 2019

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People introduces the CEO and the President of Nuvance, the new health system recently formed through a merger between Health Quest and Western Connecticut Health Network (WCHN).

Then we'll talk to several representatives of the dozens of Relay for Life events happening throughout Connecticut this year - to learn about how these community building activities help raise fund for, and awareness of important cancer research and support services available to survivors and caregivers grappling with cancer, or the care of a loved one fighting the disease.

USDA Invasive Species Lookout - Staying Safe From Data Breaches - Call Before You Dig Apr 28, 2019

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People enlists an invasive species expert from the US Dept of Agriculture to clue us in on the foreign flora and fauna we should be looking out for, and how to mitigate them.

Then we're going to talk Data breaches - and we'll unveil a number of proactive steps users and businesses can take to better protect their data and computers the CEO of a Connecticut IT and Cybersecurity

consulting firm .

And finally, on the final weekend of Call Before You Dig Month - we'll talk to a utility representative and remind anyone doing excavation, or just putting a shovel in the ground this spring, why you need to dial 8-1-1 before you dig.

Childbirth Center @ Griffin Hospital - Family & Children's Aid - 2019 Housatonic River Cleanup Apr 21, 2019

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People introduces the Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital, and touts their upcoming free annual Baby Fair and how Griffin offers high level physical and emotional care for babies and moms, long before — and after those babies are born.

Then we explore the offices and programs of Family & Children's Aid, which serves thousands of youths and families in crises all over western and central Connecticut. We'll invite you to next weekend's Love, Hope, Yoga event, and several other ways to learn about and support the agency.

And we'll close inviting you to get a little wet and dirty while helping keep the environment in and around the lower Housatonic River by participating in next weekend's Stratford Greensweep & Housatonic River Cleanup .

AAUW 6th Tech Savvy Conference - Financial Literacy Month - NSC Distracted Driving Awareness Apr 14, 2019

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People chats with the American Association of University Women’s Connecticut Chapter about their upcoming 6th annual Tech Savvy Conference, for 6th to 9th grade girls who want to learn about careers in science, technology, math and engineering.

Then we're going to talk financial literacy - National Financial Literacy Month in April is the ideal time to purge the waste from your spending habits and take control of your finances - and we'll tell you how with the CEO of the not-for-profit Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union.

And we'll close with a Distracted Driving Awareness Month segment featuring the National Safety Council discussing the latest implications of distracted driving. Put down your phone and listen up!

Samples And Snippets Live From Connecticut Ag Day At The Capital Apr 07, 2019

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People was honored with our third Connecticut Agricultural Information Council - Agricultural Journalism Award on Ag Day at the State capital.

So we took the opportunity to mix and mingle with a few of the thousands who were visiting and exhibiting.

We talked about agriculture and aquaculture, CT Apples and Christmas Trees, as well as Ag Education and farm to school nutrition initiatives. So stay tuned to hear what we learned - live from Ag Day 2019.

Spring Skin Saving Tips - Long Island Blue Plan - Teens & Vaping Dangers (encore) Mar 31, 2019

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People starts out reminding sun worshipers that you're more likely to get sunburn in the Spring when UV rays are most intense. We'll hear from a facial plastic surgeon and skincare expert with tips on using sunscreen correctly to protect yourself and your loved ones from skin cancer.

Then, State Senator Tony Hwang joins us to discuss the Long Island Sound Blue Plan and why it's so important for all state residents to participate during a public comment period running through June 21.

And we'll close replaying a segment with a guest from the Child Guidance Clinic for Central CT taking a hard look at health issues affecting Connecticut's young people related to vaping and eCigarettes.

Treating Spring Allergies - CT NOFA's 'OrganiConn Bites' Pt. 2 - ACLU Smart Justice Mar 24, 2019

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People chats with a Physician's Assistant who helps shed light on symptoms and treatments for spring allergy, sinus and respiratory issues.

Then it's Part 2 of a new series - 'OrganiConn Bites' - with plenty more coming featuring exhibitors and speakers from the latest CT NOFA OrganiConn winter conference. Today we'll feature a naturopathic vet and the Regeneration Northeast Alliance.

And we'll wrap replaying a segment from January with the CT Chapter of the ACLU and learn about their Smart Justice initiative, which is being deliberated now before the state legislature.

CT NOFA's 2019 OrganiConn Series Pt. 1 - Wilton Go Green Zero Waste Faire Mar 17, 2019

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People launches a new radio series we're calling 'OrganiConn Bites' which will bring you several segments today and plenty more throughout the spring, featuring exhibitors and speakers who were part of the 2019 Northeast Organic Farming Association OrganiConn winter conference. Our guests will talk about greenhouses, tick control, and hear about what the state chapter of the Sierra Club has been up to lately.

And we'll visit with Wilton Go Green and invite you to their Zero Waste Faire next Saturday with all kinds of activities, discussions, products, and education that can help reduce and eliminate harmful waste from your household, your community, and our planet.

Jersey Mike's Month of Giving - The Dental/Opioid Connection - Courage To Speak Foundation Mar 10, 2019

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People visits with Jersey Mike's Subs to promote their March Month of Giving - and how it benefits four important charities across Connecticut.

Then we'll talk with a dental expert about how patients - especially adolescents - can avoid becoming addicted to prescription painkillers they might receive after procedures like wisdom tooth extractions.

And on the same subject, we'll ring up Ginger Katz of the Courage to Speak Foundation, hear about the expansion of her Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis program, how you can bring it to a school or community organization near you.

Easter Seals - CT Tax Policy Collaborative - CT Office of Early Childhood Mar 03, 2019

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People opens talking about the 26th Annual Chocolate and Food Festival benefiting Easter Seals - and we'll hear about some of the great programs that will continue flourishing thanks to your support of this scrumptious event.

Then we'll meet the co-founder of the brand new Tax Policy Collaborative - a working group committed to finding ways to reduce your local property taxes.

Then we'll check in with Beth Bye, who is leading the CT Office of Early Childhood - we'll key in on the current legislative session, bills that can have a positive impact on our youngest residents, and a program to save infant lives through the OEC's Safe Sleep initiative.

Heart Month Survival Guide Pt. 4 - U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal - CT Brewers Guild Feb 24, 2019

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People opens with the last segment of our 'Heart Month Survival Guide' breaking down what heart disease is all about, and talking with a highly certified physician about some of the cutting edge procedures and technology available to those who are suffering cardiovascular ailments.

Then we'll have an extended visit with US Senator Richard Blumenthal and hit a variety of points from the latest on the President's emergency declaration, to the Green New Deal, the Russia election probe, and a brand new proposal to protect pets and animals from abuse.

And we'll wrap with the Connecticut Brewers Guild saying 'cheers' and talking beers — specifically how our state's rapidly expanding micro-breweries are poised to pump up Connecticut's economy.

Bowl2Benefit Umbrella - Heart Month Survival Guide Pt. 3 - Food Equity & Economic Development Feb 17, 2019

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People promotes how the 31st Annual Bowl-2-Benefit The Umbrella Center for Domestic and Violence Services plays a critical role in providing community programs serving more than 6,000 domestic violence victims and their children each year in Connecticut.

Then it's time for Part 3 of our 'Heart Month Survival Guide.' What would you do if a loved one thought they were having a heart attack? How could you help someone suffering cardiac arrest? We'll answer all these and more questions with a cardiac specialist from Waterbury Hospital.

Then we'll sit down with the director of greater Bridgeport's Council of Churches Food Equity and Economic Development (FEED) center to learn how the agency is matching individuals and systems to resources throughout Park City faith based organizations to create jobs, new businesses, and healthier, more sustainable communities.

Consumer Counsel Elin Katz - Conservation Law Foundation - Heart Month Survival Guide Pt. 2 Feb 10, 2019

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People touts the growing chorus of consumers and state officials who believe the time has come to eliminate third-party electric suppliers and better protect consumers – including our most vulnerable – from deceitful marketing.

Then we're going to zero in on the latest United Nations International Panel on Climate Change Report with the Conservation Law Foundation, and learn how global warming impacts us here in Connecticut, and how we can help further reduce carbon emissions.

And we bring you our next 'Heart Month Survival Guide' segment talking with a naturopathic physician about holistic and alternative ways we can all help make our hearts a little healthier, not just during Heart Month this February, but 365 days a year.

Shear Alliance/True Colors - State Of Tobacco Control 2019 - Heart Month Survival Guide Pt 1 Feb 03, 2019

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People introduces a brand new grassroots organization called Shear Alliance, which is working to support the state's LGBTQ community with an upcoming Cut-a-Thon to benefit True Colors.

Then we'll hear about why our state is failing to fund proven-effective systems and lifesaving laws to protect residents from lung cancer - even though we have millions in grant funds to do it.

And we'll close with our first 'Heart Month Survival Guide' segment for February, dialing up a physician and educator from Yale New Haven Health to discuss one of the most misunderstood cardiovascular ailments, congenital heart disease.

Opioids & Connecticut's Workforce - Commissioner of Veterans Affairs - Aware Recovery Care Jan 27, 2019

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People picks up the conversation with the CT Dept of Health about how that agency is helping employers coming to grips with how the opioid epidemic is affecting their employees and families.

Then we'll meet Connecticut's Commissioner of Veterans Affairs to talk about how his agency is responding to the current needs of state vets whether they are serving now, or have served in the past.

And we'll close introducing you to Aware Recovery Care and their unique and innovative In-home Addiction Treatment program - founded on the research-supported idea that recovery in the “real-world” leads to far better rehabilitation results.

Long Island Sound Futures Fund (encore) - Girl Scouts of CT - ALCU Smart Justice Jan 20, 2019

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People opens with an encore play of a recent segment celebrating more than $2.7 million in grants recently awarded to the EPA and the Long Island Sound Futures Fund - and exploring how those grants are helping preserve and protect Long Island Sound here along Connecticut's shoreline and beyond.

And then we'll visit with the Girl Scouts of Connecticut to learn why February is the perfect time to think about engaging a young woman you know in this global sisterhood - even if they are as young as kindergarten.

And we'll close chatting with a field organizer from the CT Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union and learn about the launch of their Smart Justice initiative that will be a key part of this year's state legislative session.

IRIS - Simsbury Free Library MLK Projects - Parent Leadership Training Institute Jan 13, 2019

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People open with IRIS - Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services. We'll hear about the realities and challenges being faced by displaced, often desperate refugees and immigrants - families, children, even military liaisons who served and saved the lives of many U.S. service members during foreign conflicts.

Then we'll head to Simsbury to learn about an ongoing project being handled primarily by high school students and supporters at the Simsbury Free Library - promoting the little know details of two summers that Dr Martin Luther King Jr spent in Connecticut.

And we'll close wishing the 2019 class of Connecticut's Parent Leadership Training Institute good luck as their significantly pared down PLTI launches with extremely limited funding - in the hope aspiring participants in this proven community-building program for parents, grandparents, and caregivers will see it fully restored in 2020.

Nutmeg State FCU - Senator Tony Hwang - Child Guidance Clinic for Central CT Jan 06, 2019

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People roll into 2019 talking about the physical and financial health of Connecticut's young people and what may be in store for our entire state under the Ned Lamont administration.

We'll open with the Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union's CEO discussing programs they offer to help get young people off on the right foot when it comes to handling their money.

Then, ahead of the opening of the state legislative session, we'll welcome Senator Tony Hwang to talk about top issues he and his fellow lawmakers will be dealing with in 2019 and beyond.

And we'll close visiting with the Child Guidance Clinic for Central CT to learn about the growing health threat our young people face from eCigarettes, vaping, and other addictive temptations.

Farm Aid Special Report Pt 3 encore - Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement Dec 30, 2018

Last weekend, we featured an encore presentation of the first two parts of our Special Report from Connecticut's first Farm Aid. Since 1985, Farm Aid has raised more than $53 million to help family farmers thrive all over the country while inspiring millions of people to take part in the Good Food Movement. Today, we'll wrap up with an encore replay of the third segment of our report straight from Farm Aid Hartford on the first day of autumn, where we talked with farmers, organizers, and artists, as well as attending an informative and inspiring pre-show press conference.

Then we're going to catch up with Scarlett Lewis who lost her son Jesse in the Sandy Hook tragedy, and who is leading the 'Choose Love Movement' to expose schools, households, and entire communities to the nurturing, loving benefits of Social Emotional Learning. Stay tunes to learn how you can bring the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement into your home or community.

Encore: Special Report from Farm Aid 2018 Dec 23, 2018

As we gather with loved ones this holiday season, chances are it will be around a meal. But what would that meal be without farmers?

Connecticut hosted its first Farm Aid on the first day of autumn and the Award-winning For the People was there to cover it from top to bottom. Each year, Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews gather a wide variety of artists, farmers and fans for one mission: keeping family farmers on their land.

So we're bringing you this replay of Part 1 & 2 of a three-part 'Special Report' straight from Farm Aid in Hartford where we talked with farmers, organizers, and artists, as well as attending an informative and inspiring pre-show press conference.

CHRO - EPA Long Island Sound Grants - Community Foundation Greater New Haven Dec 16, 2018

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People opens the show celebrating more than $2.7 million in grants awarded to the EPA and the Long Island Sound Futures Fund. We'll learn how these grants are helping preserve and protect Long Island Sound along Connecticut's shores, and how grants awarded as far afield as New Hampshire and Vermont are also benefiting our state's environment and public health.

Then we'll connect with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities to cover a busy agenda of subjects this historic agency is handling - from protecting individuals from discrimination in housing, to programs affecting students, immigrants, and Connecticut's LGBTQ community, and those returning from incarceration.

And we'll close with the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, which is accepting applications right now for a variety of grants serving 20 communities in the region.

Eversource - NFPA Holiday Fire Safety - Harmony4Kidz Dec 09, 2018

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People checks in with the team from Eversource on a wide agenda of issues from protecting yourselves from utility scams, to saving HUGE amounts of money on your energy bills.

Then we'll tap an expert from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for important reminders about holiday season and winter fire safety. This segment could save your life - especially if you have or plan to get a live Christmas tree.

And we'll close with the founder of Harmony4Kidz, as the grassroots nonprofit heads into its 10th year of connecting underserved children with engaging exposure to the arts, instruments and music lessons. And we'll invite you to the group's upcoming Holiday concert.

CT Epilepsy Advocate - Aspetuck Land Trust - CT League of Conservation Voters Dec 02, 2018

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People talks with the Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate, and discusses new research findings and therapies with a local neurologist as we close out Epilepsy Awareness Month.

Then we'll check in with the Aspetuck Land Trust for some great tips on winter walking, hiking, snowshoe, and recreational opportunities - and meet a UConn professor who just completed a study on the state's expanding Black Bear population.

And we'll wrap with the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters - revealing high hopes for the upcoming legislative session and enhanced environmental leadership under Governor-Elect Ned Lamont.

JA 'Launch Lessons' - Lung Cancer Awareness Month - Mark Twain House & Museum Nov 25, 2018

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People hears from Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County about a couple of recent national surveys just in time for National Entrepreneurship Month, and we'll hear about 'Launch Lessons' that will bring local entrepreneurs out to speak with students about opportunities in our gig economy.

Then we'll visit with a national spokesperson for the American Lung Association. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and we'll learn about a new and groundbreaking screening that can help save the lives of nearly 3,000 people diagnosed with this deadly disease every year in Connecticut.

And we'll close heading to Hartford to invite you to explore or re-acquaint yourself with the Mark Twain House and Museum - and consider attending the The Friends of The Mark Twain House & Museum’s 38th Annual Holiday House Tour coming up December 2.

New Horizons Village - Animal Haven - Ability Beyond Nov 18, 2018

This week host John Voket and the Award-winning For the People visits with New Horizons Village to hear about the exciting developments happening there and to invite you to their upcoming Art Celebration at Hartford's Infinity Hall featuring a performance by the Blind Boys of Alabama.

Then we'll touch base with one of the state's premier nonprofits taking care of our furry friends - Animal Haven And we'll let you know how you can help the organization, or adopt one or more furry friends of your own.

And we'll close on the theme of workforce development and the opportunities that employers can explore by tapping into the talents of able individuals with disabilities seeking employment through Ability Beyond.

AHCT 2019 Enrollment - Central CT Coast YMCA - Waterbury Chamber Manufacturing Council Nov 11, 2018

This week host John Voket and the Award-winning For the People reaches out to Access Health CT to review a bunch of important points if you are renewing coverage you already contracted under the Affordable Care Act, or you're a newcomer to the AccessHealthCT exchange.

Then, we'll welcome and chat with a long time leader at the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA about programs and opportunities that meet the needs of today's young people, families and the communities served by 'The Y'.

And we'll close inviting students, parents, educators and residents to the free annual STEM / Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Expo hosted by the Waterbury Regional Chamber on November 30 at Naugatuck Valley Community College.

'Special Report' Farm Aid 2018 - Atty. Gen. George Jepsen - Dignity and Advocacy Network Nov 04, 2018

This week host John Voket and the Award-winning For the People wraps a 3-part 'Special Report' from Connecticut's first Farm Aid, straight from the Xfinity Theatre in Hartford - where we heard from farmers, organizers, and some of the artists including Dave Matthews.

Then we're going to replay a call with state Attorney General George Jepsen to learn why Connecticut is joining with other states to stop the federal government from essentially double taxing you.

And we'll close catching up with the founder of D.A.N - the Dignity and Advocacy Network, a grassroots organization dedicated to achieving victory over mental illnesses with alternative therapies.

Transitions Mentoring Program Pt. 2 - Employee Wellness - Yale Men's Health Fair Oct 28, 2018

This week host John Voket and the Award-winning For the People picks up where we left off last week, welcoming another co-founder along with a special and inspiring graduate from Transitions Mentoring Program at Family ReEntry.

Then we've got an important interview for all business owners and human resources professionals looking to generate huge payback to you and your workforce by initiating an employee wellness program.

Finally, we're reaching out to all men and the women and kids who love them - inviting you to attend the free, upcoming Men's Health Fair to kick off 'Bro-vember' at Yale New Haven Hospital.

'Special Report' Manufacturing Month - Transitions Mentoring Program at Family ReEntry Oct 21, 2018

This week host John Voket and the Award-winning For the People celebrates Manufacturing Month, and the 30th anniversary of the Federal Women's Business Ownership Act, so we'll be criss-crossing the state chatting with a number of women who own or lead state manufacturing firms to learn more about how manufacturing is becoming the place for women to work.

Then we'll bring you the first of a two-part chat with the founder of Transitions Mentoring Program at Family ReEntry - and invite you to support this critical and successful incarceration transition initiative at an event coming up next weekend in Orange.

'Special Report' - On Site @ Farm Aid 2018 From Hartford Oct 14, 2018

Did you go to Farm Aid up in Hartford last month - or did you want to?

And would you like to do more to keep your family healthy while helping the very folks who grow and raise your food??

Connecticut just hosted its first Farm Aid, and host John Voket and the Award-winning For the People were invited on site for the duration, covering the event from top to bottom.

Each year, Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young and Dave Matthews - who we'll hear from later - host Farm Aid with one mission: keeping family farmers on the land. Since 1985, Farm Aid raised more than $53 million to help family farmers thrive while inspiring millions to be part in the Good Food Movement.

So today we're bringing you the first and second segments of a three-part For the People straight from the Xfinity Theatre, where we talked with farmers, organizers, and artists, as well as attending an informative and inspiring pre-show press conference. So we'll kick things off from that press conference with some brief remarks from Farm Aid's senior board member and co-founder.

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Fire Prevention Week - Sustainable Living Expo - STEM Study Oct 07, 2018

It's Fire Prevention Week, so host John Voket going to dial up an educator from the National Fire Protection Association to get some potentially lifesaving tips and reminders about how to keep yourself, your family, and your property safe from fire.

Then we'll meet the founder of sustainne.com and learn about the first ever Sustainable Living Expo coming to Norwalk’s Stepping Stones Museum for Children on Saturday, October 13.

And we'll close replaying a chat with one of the authors of a nationwide study on STEM education, and find out why Connecticut is doing so well inspiring students to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month - SIDS Awareness Month - Walk to End Lupus Now Sep 30, 2018

This week, John Voket visits with the Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services to talk about Domestic Violence Awareness Month events and some of the newest services being offered to victims through the Center.

And since October is also SIDS Awareness Month and October 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day we'll focus on First Candle, a Connecticut based non-profit committed to eliminating SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths.

And we'll close reminding listeners about the thousands of Connecticut folks coping with Lupus, and invite you to the October 14 Walk to End Lupus Now in Norwalk.

ENCORE: The Center for Family Justice - ASSERT Treatment Model - CT State Water Plan Sep 23, 2018

Earlier this week, The Center for Family Justice held its Annual Speaking of Women luncheon, so host John Voket is revisiting a chat with the agency's CEO showcasing how the Center provides trauma-informed services and coordinating care for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, human trafficking, and child abuse.

Then we'll replay a segment focusing on the role the Connecticut's Dept of Children and Families is playing in the first of its kind in the nation ASSERT Treatment Model - to help more young people and their families cope with and kick opioid addictions.

And we'll wrap replaying an interview about the Connecticut State Water Plan, and learn why all residents should be encouraging their state lawmakers to take up a review of it when they convene this fall.

Ovarian Cancer Awareness - United Way's ALICE Update - Americares Sep 16, 2018

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, so this week, John Voket touches base with a respected researcher and gynecologic oncologist from Western CT Health Network to hear about how women can fight and prevent this silent and too often deadly disease.

Then we'll turn to the next chapter in the United Way's response to ALICE - addressing state residents who are Asset Limited Income Constrained and Employed as the agency launches its latest update to this important report.

And we'll close with a Preparedness Month message from Americares - responding to disasters home and afar, and promoting 'We Hate Hurricanes' to educate families about being prepared and staying safe when disaster strikes.

Preparedness Month - Inclusion Works Here - 'Dads Matter, Too' Sep 09, 2018

September is Preparedness Month - so this week, John Voket and an expert from FEMA aim to save lives, protect property, and help ensure you, your loved ones, and your property remain safe and sound with a wealth of advice.

Then we'll replay a June call in to the Connecticut Business Leadership Network about the latest installment of the organization's Inclusion Works Here Series to help employers 'Creating an Inclusive Workplace from Recruiting to Retention.'

And we'll close celebrating fathers and father figures across the state, and the kids who love them, by inviting you to the CT Dept of Children & Families 6th Annual 'Dads Matter, Too' event in Waterbury, that includes a day long celebration and a first ever benefit golf tournament.

Invasive Plants Symposium - Protecting The Sound - InformCT Consumer Survey Q2 Sep 02, 2018

This week, John Voket talks invasive plants with an expert from UConn whose department is hosting the upcoming ever popular biennial Invasive Plants Symposium.

Then - if you're making the last trip to the shoreline this weekend, we'll head to a different department at UConn to replay a June chat with a research scientist focusing on how everyone in Connecticut can help be better stewards of our Sound and the global ocean network.

And we'll close with our source at CERC, the Connecticut Economic Resource Center - and get the latest update on the second quarter's InformCT Connecticut Consumer Confidence Survey.

HUD Smokefree Housing Rule - All Sounds Fair - Breakthrough Breast Cancer Research Aug 26, 2018

This week, John Voket hears about a new smoke free housing rule from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) aimed at protecting residents of federally funded public housing units from secondhand smoke.

Then we'll meet the organizer of All Sounds Fair - a music fest showcasing of the region's top LGBTQ artists, and benefiting the New Haven Pride Center.

And we'll wrap with some really exciting cancer research news from a physician and researcher at Starling Physicians that can help thousands of breast cancer survivors avoid the risks and side effects of chemo treatments.

Connecticut Health Council - CT Working Cities Challenge - Elder Financial Fraud Prevention Aug 19, 2018

This week, John Voket opens chatting with the two chairs of The Connecticut Health Council's Value Based Relationship work group, which is charged with identifying new approaches to controlling the cost of healthcare and improving outcomes.

Then we'll meet the Director of the Connecticut Working Cities Challenge and a United Way representative to talk about the five cities across the state that have earned 2018 grants to support cross-sector, collaborative leadership and employment programs

And we'll close replaying a call in from a fraud prevention expert talking about protecting Connecticut's older population from financial fraud.

Attorney General George Jepsen - Career Resources - CT Burns Care Foundation Aug 12, 2018

This week, John Voket rings up state Attorney General George Jepsen to learn how Connecticut is working to stop the reduction of your federal deductions of state and local taxes.

Then we'll hear from a representative of Career Resources and the Bridgeport ReEntry Collaborative about how these organizations are working to help transition folks from incarceration to becoming self-sustaining tax paying members of the state's workforce.

And we'll learn how your participation in the New Haven Bed Race will help the Connecticut Burns Care Foundation expand burn prevention education and peer support for some of the state's youngest and most vulnerable burn victims.

CHRO-Prisons & Mental Health - Food & Water Watch - Child Guidance Clinic for Central CT Aug 05, 2018

This week, John Voket drops in on the team from the state's Commission On Human Rights & Opportunities to discuss why their recent symposium on Prisons and Mental Health was so compelling.

Then we'll turn to a research specialist at Food & Water Watch about a brand new report that gives Connecticut a D grade when it comes to developing renewable energy resources that are healthy and good for our environment.

And we'll meet the Director of the Child Guidance Clinic for Central Connecticut to discuss a first of its kind in the state therapy system to help children suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

AARP Community Challenge - ASSERT Treatment Model - Bike West Hartford Jul 29, 2018

This week, John Voket celebrates three Connecticut towns improving public parks, trails and gathering spaces with AARP Community Challenge Grants.

Then we'll hear how the Department of Children and Families is implementing its ASSERT Treatment Model to help young people and their families cope - and kick - opioid addictions.

Then we're inviting everyone to Bike West Hartford and its Center Streets festival. C'mon out and join thousands rolling into to this ultimately bike friendly or welcomely walkable event.

'Soulful Sydney Explores Diversity' - Super Food Explorer Kit - Center for Family Justice Jul 22, 2018

This week, John Voket meets three creatives who brought the new children’s book 'Soulful Sydney Explores Diversity' to life — to discuss why discovering someone different should be celebrated, not feared.

Then we'll hear how one expert is teaching parents of difficult eaters how to help those peckish but picky kids discover and love new foods while developing healthy eating habits.

And we'll reconnect with the Center for Family Justice's CEO to hear how the regional agency is coordinating care for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence, human trafficking and child abuse. And we'll invite you to the support the CFJ at its 21st Annual 'Speaking of Women' event.

CHDI - Griffin Hospital's One Billion Steps Challenge - Citizens for Easton Farm Tour Jul 15, 2018

This week, John Voket checks in with Connecticut's Child Health & Development Institute to learn why so many of our youngest children are falling through the cracks and at risk for many significant health issues.

Then it's off to Griffin Hospital to chat up their 10th Anniversary Run & Walk to benefit the Center for Cancer Care - and reveal how to boost your personal health by lacing up for the Griffin Hospital/WTNH One Billion Steps Challenge.

And we'll close at Sport Hill Farm, celebrating Easton's agricultural heritage and inviting all of Connecticut to the FREE, family-friendly 10th Annual Citizens for Easton Farm Tour August 11.

CT State Water Plan - WCHN Opioid Reduction Program - CBLN Inclusion Works Here Jul 08, 2018

This week, John Voket dives into the details of Connecticut's new State Water Plan - and reveals why everybody should be urging their State Reps and Senators to take up its review as soon as they head into session this fall.

Then we'll learn how local hospital's emergency department reduced the amount of opioids they provide for patients by nearly half, and the lessons all medical providers prescribing opioids can take from the Norwalk Hospital ER Docs who led the initiative.

And we'll close touching base with the Connecticut Business Leadership Network upon completion of their 4th Inclusion Works Here conversation, which delved into the important topic of the nation's escalating trend in suicides.

Encore Replay From CT NOFA's OrganiCONN 2018 Jul 01, 2018

As we head into a big holiday party week, everyone is sure to be sampling salads, munching burgers, and enjoying plenty of picnic items from local gardens and farmers. So John Voket is dishing up a replay from CT NOFA's 2018 Organi-CONN farm & garden conference.

With a new Farm Bill just ratified and FarmAid coming to Connecticut for the first time this September, it's a perfect opportunity to plant yourself somewhere cool and learn about small farm startup funding, why seaweed is a big new cash crop, and how you can support local farmers while helping protect the state's environment year round.

Goodwill Stores - National Ocean Month - Small Business Development Centers Jun 24, 2018

This week John Voket opens with an encore of a chat with Goodwill about the stuff you have piling up around your house. The space you make donating unwanted and unused stuff to Goodwill can help fund important programs and put folks with disabilities and other challenges to work.

Then we'll dive into a chat with a scientist from UConn and the Mystic Aquaium celebrating National Ocean Month to learn how everyone can be better stewards of Long Island Sound and the global ocean network beyond.

And if you are or are hoping to become a small business owner, we'll close replaying a visit with Connecticut's Small Business Development Center and rediscover how the agency's statewide network can help small businesses achieve greater success with game changing support, guidance and resources.

Transition Toolkit - Connecticut Water Plan - JA STEM Education Study Jun 17, 2018

This week John Voket heads out to Ability Beyond to learn how their brand new Transition Toolkit is helping young adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers shift between school and community serices.

Then, we'll chat with a representative from the Citizens Campaign for the Environment about the status of the Connecticut Water Plan and how state residents can be more involved protecting & preserving our precious state water supplies.

And we'll close discussing a nationwide study on STEM education, and why Connecticut and other states are challenged in motivating students to consider careers in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math.

FOCUS Center for Autism - Seniors And Opioids - The Kennedy Center's New CEO Jun 10, 2018

This week host John Voket heads to Canton to chat with the founder of the FOCUS Center for Autism to learn how it's helping students stay social this summer, and we'll invite you to the upcoming FOCUS Rocks benefit.

Then we'll refocus with an expert leading workshops around the state educating seniors, their loved ones &caregivers about the pervasive dangers of opioids in their homes

And we'll close with a new voice representing a valued resource - the new president & CEO of the Kennedy Center in Trumbull - working to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.

Sheffield Island Lighthouse - International Festival of Arts & Ideas - ALICE Jun 03, 2018

This week host John Voket takes to the waters of Norwalk Harbor for an onsite interview celebrating the Norwalk Seaport Association and the 150th birthday of the historic Sheffield Island lighthouse.

Then we'll hit you with everything you need to know to take full advantage of all the free and ticketed activities that make the 22nd International Festival of Arts & Ideas in and around New Haven a global destination for entertaining and inspiring programs.

And we'll close with an encore re-play from a check in with the United Way of Connecticut we did back in March about their latest ALICE Report: The Consequences of Insufficient Household Income, to learn how being income restrained is taking a toll on so many families in our state.

Sterling House - InformCT Consumer Survey - UConn Seaweed Expert Charles Yarish May 27, 2018

This week host John Voket opens Memorial Day Weekend diving into the topic of swimming lessons, and an upcoming lesson program that's part of a huge season of activities at Sterling House - serving more than 10,000 children, teens and families in Greater Bridgeport.

Then it's off to Rocky Hill to chat with CERC, the Connecticut Economic Resource Center about their latest InformCT Consumer Confidence Survey.

And we'll visit with one of the world's renowned authorities on seaweed - right here at UConn. We'll learn how common kelp kelp is revitalizing aquaculture jobs while improving the environmental health of Long Island Sound and our global waters.

CMAK 'Crazy 8s' Motorcycle Run - Tree City USA - Aspetuck Land Trust May 20, 2018

This week host John Voket catches up with Rebecca Kowalski and invites all bikers to support the work her CMAK Sandy Hook Memorial Foundation to support the health and wellness of children and their families.

Then we're heading to Danbury - one of Connecticut's legacy Tree Cities - to chat with mayor and a DEEP forest expert about why the Tree City USA program are so important to the environmental health of the entire state.

Then we'll keep the envornmental theme going by learning how the Aspetuck Land Trust is partnering to significantly expand the Hudson to Housatonic Regional Conservation Partnership greenway.

AARP Fraud Watch - Connecticut Landmarks - Elder Financial Abuse May 13, 2018

This week host John Voket visits with a spokesperson from AARP on location at an AARP Fraud Watch seminar to discuss the important components of this free program.

Then we'll hear about all the awesome happenings going on throughout the spring and summer at various Connecticut Landmarks historic properties and museums.

And we'll close talking with a financial fraud expert from Wells Fargo Advisors, who will remind us all about how we can better protect our loved ones from elder financial abuse.

Sandy Hook Promise - CT Relays For Life - Greening Our Children May 06, 2018

This week host John Voket takes a look back on the 2018 SAVE Youth Summit with the co-founder of Sandy Hook Promise and talks about the organization's Know the Signs programs.

Then we'll shout out every 2018 Relay for Life happening in Connecticut this year, and hear about these important fund and awareness raisers that are helping achieve a world without cancer.

And we'll wrap with the director of the Children's Environmental Health Center at Mt Sinai, and why the critical children's and public health research being done there is benefiting from the 10th Annual Greening Our Children benefit luncheon happening in Greenwich this week.

Call Before You Dig - WBDC 5th Women-Owned Business Day - New England Young @ Heart Apr 29, 2018

This week host John Voket celebrates Call Before You Dig month by reminding anyone planning any excavation - even simple yard work - about why it's the law to call 811 before you dig.

Then we'll catch up with the founder of Connecticut's Women's Business Development Council to learn about their annual gathering of women business owners at the state capital this week, and a ton of free cources the WBDC is prepping to help start or grow your business.

And we'll close talking to the founder of New England Young at Heart, to chat about all the events, activities and services they are planning and providing for Connecticut's seniors.

Camp Kesem @ Yale - 2018 Business Expo and Health & Wellness Fair - ARI CT Apr 22, 2018

This week host John Voket heads to Yale University to talk to an inspiring representative about Connecticut's Camp Kesem - and how she is seeking kids to attend for free.

Then we'll head to Waterbury, to talk with a regional Chamber spokesperson about their upcoming Business Expo and Health & Wellness Fair.

And we'll close talking with ARI CT about some of the particular challenges Connecticut communities are facing as more residents with developmental disabilities are aging and requiring more specialized care.

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Rape Crisis Center of Milford - Oral Cancer Awareness - Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence Apr 15, 2018

This week host John Voket heads to Milford to promote the upcoming 'Walk a Mile in Her Shoes' event to promote outreach and support The Rape Crisis Center of Milford.

Then we'll open up to a conversation about oral cancer awareness and prevention with one of the hundreds of dentists at Great Expressions Dental Centers providing free screenings throughout April - which is Oral Cancer Awareness Month.

And we'll close where we left off last week, chatting with the keynote speaker at the Newtown Parent Connection's Parent Empowerment University about the brand new Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence.

Parent Empowerment University - The Newtown Parent Connection Apr 08, 2018

This week host John Voket returns to the halls of Parent Empowerment University with the founder of the Newtown Parent Connection to talk about prevention and protecting our yong people as best we can from substance abuse and addiction. We'll chat with the organization's founder, a key organizer of the event, as well as speakers presenting on tapping, nutrition, as well as building and fostering positive, deep and nurturing relationships within families and schools.

CT Partnership for Long-Term Care - Housatonic River Cleanup - Camp Kangaroo Apr 01, 2018

This week host John Voket welcomes back the The Connecticut Partnership for Long-Term Care, for advice on protecting your long-term financial security with long-term care coverage through the partnership.

Then we'll call on anyone with a boat, hip boots, or a willingness to help improve the health and appearance of one of the state's lesser known natural resources to the 30th Stratford To Shelton Housatonic River Cleanup.

And we'll close looking for some special volunteers for this summer's Camp Kangaroo, a unique bereavement experience provided free of charge to children across Connecticut suffering after death of a loved one.

ALICE Update - Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month - Maren Sanchez Home Foundation Mar 25, 2018

This week host John Voket opens with a data specialist from United Way of Connecticut talking about housholds designated ALICE - Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. We'll learn why four in 10 affected households are still facing crippling financial challenges, and explore the consequences when households don't earn enough to make ends meet.

Then we'll focus on imprtant health information since March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. We'll chat up a Danbury Hospital gastroenterologist about improving digestive health and ways to reduce your risk of developing colorectal cancer.

And we'll close highlighting the Maren Sanchez Home Foundation and its upcoming "A Magical Night in Havana" gala, which is raising funds to help empower more young women to defend themselves against verbal and emotional manipulation and physical violence.

Organi-CONN - NOFA CT's 36th Annual Winter Conference Mar 18, 2018

This week host John Voket takes a little day trip to hang with a bunch of folks participating in the 36th Annual Northeast Organic Farming Assocoation's annual conference - Organi-CONN - the largest gathering of organic farming, gardening, and food enthusiasts in Connecticut. We'll talk about organic feeds and fertilizers, ways to get your farm financed, Bionutrients and why they are so important, a little about pruning and weeding, natural bath and beauty products straight out of East Haven, as well as the important role organic kelp can play in improving all your gardening and landscaping projects.

National Consumer Protection Week - Caregiver & Author CJ Golden Mar 11, 2018

This week host John Voket celebrates National Consumer Protection Week with a local focus welcoming Connecticut's Consumer Protection Commissioner Michele Seagull and our valued resource Howard Schwartz at Connecticut BBB, doling out important information to help consumers steer clear of problems.

And we'll hear some first hand advice from a local author who started her career caring for children with vision and hearing challenges, and who just released her third book on the journey she navigated while supporting her husband after he suffered several cancer-induced strokes.

Disability Solutions - The Pilot House - Annual Bowl to Benefit The Umbrella Center Mar 04, 2018

This week host John Voket celebrates National Developmental Disability Awareness Month and the one in five of our community members living with a disability showcasing the great work Connecticut's Disability Solutions is doing here and across the country, and then, popping in for a visit with the founder and some of the cool kids developing their talents at The Pilot House.

Then we'll close inviting you to bowl a strike against domestic violence at the 30th Annual Bowl to Benefit The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services next weekend in Milford.

Veteran Angler Charters - Courage to Speak Foundation - Marrakech, Inc. Feb 25, 2018

This week host John Voket presents an encore broadcast with one of Connecticut's most unique and innovative grassroots nonprofits - Veteran Angler Charters as the organization gears up for its 2018 season of service to local Vets.

Then, as Ginger and Larry Katz prepare for The 14th annual Courage to Speak Empowering Youth to be Drug Free Family Night, the drug education and prevention movement is modifying its hugely successful Courageous Parenting 101 programming to deliver hundreds of new parents and children the best information available to combat and not fall victim to the opioid epidemic gripping the state and nation.

And we'll close with an encore presentation of a chat we had around this time last year with Marrakech, Inc.which continues to assist individuals facing barriers to employment and other services.

Goodwill - CT Economic Resource Center - Bloomberg School of Public Health Feb 18, 2018

This week host John Voket opens talking about stuff, the stuff you have that you don't want anymore, and the incredible things that Goodwill can do with that stuff when you donate to Goodwill stores across the region.

Then we're going to chat with a statistician from the CT Economic Resource Center or CERC about their latest survey of state residents gauging how much of their hard earned tax dollars should be spent improving life, health and safety situations for us all.

And with Connecticut being on track to lose hundreds of lives to fentanyl overdoses this year - we'll bring in a scientist at the The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health who developed a simple, low-cost test to help drug users detect fentanyl in their street drug purchases.

SMART Recovery - Senator Tony Hwang - SHU Institute for Public Policy Feb 11, 2018

This week host John Voket opens introducing a brand new program specificall for teens and young adults grappling with addiction called SMART Recovery.

Then we'll get an earful on the Governor's latest budget proposals and hear which vulnerable populations are targeted for cuts this year.

And we'll close with Sacred Heart University's Institute for Public Policy, and review some of the high points of their latest study on how the state budget situation is affecting residents' quality of life.

Small Business Development Center - ADHD Pilot Program - Super Bowl Party Food Safety Feb 04, 2018

This week host John Voket opens talking with Connecticut's Small Business Development Center about all the free, game changing support, guidance and resources they offer.

Then we're going to talk about pediatric Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with the Child Health and Development Institute (CHDI), which is one of a few organizations across the nation piloting a program helping pediatricians recognize and respond to children exhibiting symptoms of ADHD.

And as you're prepping for your big Super Bowl party, we'll close with a veteran USDA food safety with important advice to help keep you and your guests safe from foodborne illness.

National Catholic Schools Week - 16th 'State of Tobacco Control' - The Barnum Museum Jan 28, 2018

This week host John Voket rings up the Diocease of Bridgeport school superintendent on the first day of National catholic Schools Week to learn how his schools' faith-based mission makes a unique difference in their students' education.

Then we'll drill into the latest American Lung Association's 'State of Tobacco Control' report and hear about how hundreds of millions intended for tobacco education, prevention, and cessation programs are being diverted.

And we'll wrap fact checking the big new film about PT Barnum with the ultimate expert - the executive director of Connecticut's Barnum Museum.

Creative Placemaking Conference - Gaylord Hospital - CMAK Race4Chase Jan 21, 2018

This week host John Voket rings up the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and invites listeners and community builders to this week's Creative Placemaking Conference to focus on the role artists, creative businesses and cultural nonprofits can play in the economic, community development and well-being of Connecticut.

Then we'll learn why Wallingford's Gaylord Hospital has earned accreditation in not one, not two, but three critical three sub-specialties for brain, spinal cord and stroke rehab - and what it means for patients under their care.

And we'll close visiting with the founders of the CMAK Sandy Hook Memorial Foundation to recap all the accomplishments they've achieved with their Race4Chase youth triathlon program - honoring one of the young lives lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Campaign 2018: Oz Griebel & Monte Frank / Adam's House FIG / Operation Fuel Jan 14, 2018

This week host John Voket opens our 2018 campaign coverage with former lifelong Republican Oz Giebel, and lifelong Democrat Monte Frank, who have both abandoned their major party affiliations to run for Governor and Lt Governor as independents.

Then we'll check in with Operation Fuel to keep tabs on how they are doing as residents who need heating assistance work their way through one of the coldest early winters in memory.

And we'll pop into Adam's House, to hear about the next 'Friends In Grief' of FIG training session - equipping volunteers to assist children and families suffering after losing a loved one.

CT Coalition to End Homelessness - Consumer Council / Net Neutrality - IRIS Run For Refugees Jan 07, 2018

This week host John Voket opens with the CT Coalition to End Homelessness - talking about how you can help the agency with two upcoming census programs whose data can help the state get more funding to underwrite shelter and housing.

Then we engage the state's Consumer Council to learn why she is so fired up about the recent federal repeal of net neutrality - and why it could be harmful to Connecticut consumers, businesses, and future innovation.

And we'll close with IRIS - Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services - hearing about the work our state's largest refugee resettlement network, and inviting you to join thousands of others in the agency's 2018 Run for Refugees on Super Bowl morning.

Transit-Oriented Development - Hartford Job Corps Academy - SUN Initiative Dec 31, 2017

This week host John Voket chats with the state DECD about 11 new transit-oriented development projects launching in 2018 under a new $15 million grant program. Then we'll replay a visit with the Hartford Job Corps Academy, hear directly from students about their brightening futures in the workforce, and see if the academy has a place for you. And if you are heading into 2018 facing foreclosure, the SUN may be coming out thanks to the newly available Stabilizing Urban Neighborhoods (SUN) program.

The Avielle Foundation - CT Council on Environmental Quality - DEEP Energy Strategy Dec 24, 2017

This week For the People host John Voket sits with Dr Jeremy Richman, who lost his daughter Avielle in the Sandy Hook tragedy, to learn how her namesake Avielle Foundation is supporting new programs in 2018 to better understand and support young people negatively affected by trauma and other factors. Then we'll check in with the CT Council on Environmental Quality about its latest report on challenges the state is facing regarding the control of pesticides. And we'll close with an encore segment with Connecticut's Dept of Energy and Environmental Protection when they unveiled the latest state energy strategy earlier this year.

Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - The Children's Fund of Connecticut - Survive The Drive Dec 17, 2017

This week For the People host John Voket visits Norwalk Hospital to unveil a first of its kind partnership with the globally recognized oncology team from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Then we'll hear from the Children's Fund of Connecticut about how the agency is packaging three significant grants to continue addressing the state's childhood obesity epidemic. And we'll close promoting a partnership between state-based Survive the Drive and the Auto Body Association of Connecticut to bring free advanced teen driver safety training to 10 high schools in 2018.

CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence - Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan - Harmony4Kidz Dec 10, 2017

This week For the People host John Voket joins the CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence to recognize a milestone — the agency's life saving and life changing Lethality Assessment Program or LAP is now in place with every single law enforcement agecy in Connecticut. Then we'll call on all Connecticut residents to check out and comment on the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. And we'll close chatting about Harmony4Kidz, and learn how this Fairfield County nonprofit is engaging college students to help in transforming and enriching the lives of children and creating doors of opportunity for them through music and the arts.

Girl Scouts of CT - Cancer Action Network - Veteran’s Coffee House Dec 03, 2017

This week For the People host John Voket catches up with the CEO of Girl Scouts of Connecticut to hear what she thinks about this game changing announcement from the Boy Scouts of America now welcoming girls. Then we'll check back in with the Cancer Action Network, to finally learn how the state's protracted budget fiasco resulted in funding life saving cancer prevention, detection, and vaccine programs. And we'll close visiting with Assisted Living Services at their latest Veteran’s Coffee House to learn why these unique social opportunities go hand in hand with programs and services for vets and their loved ones who hope to support former service members as they age in place.

Connecticut Landmarks - Connecticut Business Leadership Network - EARS Pet Rescue Nov 26, 2017

This week For the People host John Voket unveils a month's worth of holiday atmosphere and activities courtesy of Connecticut Landmarks. Listen in to learn how you can experience the holidays in historic New England charm. Then we'll replay a segment with The Connecticut Business Leadership Network, and talk about the untapped assets that disabled individuals bring to our state workforce. And we'll wrap with an encore play of our visit with EARS Pet Rescue - the only no cost pet ambulance and emergency pet care service in the state.

Diabetes Awareness Month - CT Epilepsy Advocate - BBB Holiday Consumer Tips Nov 19, 2017

During National Diabetes Awareness Month - and as we head into one of the biggest eating weeks of the year - host John Voket is talking prevention with the Diabetes Education Program Coordinator at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center. Then we'll be marking National Epilepsy Awareness Month with the CT Epilepsy Advocate before we head to Chicago to chat with the title star of the musical 'Hamilton' about a new national epilepsy awareness campaign that can put you in the spotlight. The we'll close with our consumer watchdog from Connecticut BBB with advice about a number of consumer issues you should be aware of during the holiday season and New Year.

Sacred heart University Poll - Dept. of Consumer Protection - Access Health CT Nov 12, 2017

If you anticipate having to help arrange for a companion or homemaker for an ailing or aging loved one, you'll want to check out the state's Consumer Protection commissioner talking about her agency's new fact sheet for consumers seeking to hire homemakers and companions, Then we'll learn more about why a Sacred Heart University poll indicates 50 percent of our state's highest earning population is considering relocating elsewhere else - in the next five years!! And we'll close with Access Health CT - reminding you about the swiftly approaching open enrollment deadline and everything you need to know about getting insured under the federal Affordable Care Act.

Future Workforce Opportunities Fair - CT Sustainability Conference - The Backyard Theater Ensemble Nov 05, 2017

This week on the award-winning 'For the People' host John Voket dials up the President of the Aerospace Components Manufacturers Group to discuss the thousands of high paying jobs folks can learn about at this week's Future Workforce Opportunities Fair. Then we'll talk with representatives of another event - CBIA's latest Connecticut Sustainability Conference - about how companies are becoming more successful and profitable by incorporating sustainability practices into their workflow. And we'll close inviting you to experience one of the state's newest theater groups - The Backyard Theater Ensemble - a nonprofit drawing dozens of talented actors and technicians to produce award-winning stagecraft.

Adoption Awareness Month - Farewell Marty Schwartz - Treasured Time Oct 29, 2017

This week on the award-winning 'For the People' host John Voket promotes the Connecticut Dept. of Children and Families and National Adoption Awareness Month by revealing how you can become an adoptive parent and change a kids life forever. Then we'll say farewell to retiring Marty Schwartz of The Kennedy Center, who has been a huge advocate for the state's disabled for most of his career. And we'll close inviting you to support Treasured Time, a statewide nonprofit orchestrating and planning treasured moments for adults and heads of households who are battling life-threatening illnesses.

The Valley Gives Back - CT Dept. of Health - HomeFront Oct 22, 2017

This week on the award-winning 'For the People' host John Voket introduces a new regional philanthropic effort called the Valley Gives Back, which is educating folks from all over Connecticut about establishing a targeted or planned giving program for a charity you love. Then we talk with an epidemiologist from the CT Dept. of Health working to educate employers about how the opioid epidemic is impacting their workforce. Then we'll tell folks challenged to keep up with important home repairs how to get help, or how to recommend someone you know who needs help from hundreds of HomeFront volunteers fanning out across much of the state next spring to make those fixes.

The Beardsley Zoo - Encore Oct 15, 2017

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is cool enough to visit again. Our encore play with the director of Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo reveals how more than 300 animals, including many endangered and threatened specie, help visitors understand the global connection these animals share, and how this educational and environmental resource serves as an engaging day trip destination year round.

Breast Cancer Month Pink Link - Connecticut Family Acupuncture - Lone Star Ticks Oct 08, 2017

This week on the award-winning 'For the People' host John Voket continues our October focus on breast cancer awareness and prevention with a surgeon from St. Francis Hospital reminding women about a free mammography program happening on October 18. Then we head to Connecticut Family Acupuncture to learn about how this ancient healing therapy is being applied in the war against opioid addiction. And we'll close discussing the looming new public health threat that could be posed by the introduction of the Lone Star Tick here in the state with Dr. Kirby Stafford - a tick and tickborne disease expert from the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - CT Business Leadership Network - Walk to End Lupus Now Oct 01, 2017

This week on the award-winning 'For the People' host John Voket fittingly dedicates this first segment of October to all those Breast cancer survivors and those who have lost the fight, with a two-time breast cancer survivor who wants to invite you to start Making Strides Against Breast Cancer this October. Then we'll meet the director of the Connecticut Business Leadership Network whose members bring diversity full circle by welcoming individuals with disabilities into their workplace. We'll also learn about free ongoing career fairs and programs connecting businesses with the untapped assets disabled individuals can bring to their workforce. And we close with another inspiring guest who is living with Lupus, who wants to share how the upcoming Walk to End Lupus Now is supporting research and outreach services to thousands of state residents touched by this disease.

Americorps STICH Training - New Child Safety Seat Laws - Connect-Us Sep 24, 2017

This week on the award-winning 'For the People' host John Voket hears about how the Community Health Center Association of Connecticut, in partnership with AmeriCorps is training recruits to begin delivering health education, health insurance literacy, and public health initiatives across the state. And did you hear that Connecticut's Legislature passed the state's newest version of a child restraint bill earlier this year? It goes into effect on October 1 - so we'll chat with AAA which played a key role in advocating for the new law, and a research and emergency responder who explains how the new law will save lives and minimize injuries to children in vehicle collisions. Then we'll close with the energized founder of Connect-Us - learn about some of their youth programs, and invite any kid in the region to audition for the upcoming Connect-Us talent show.

Griffin Center For Cancer Care - CT Coalition to Regulate Marijuana - New Horizons Village Sep 17, 2017

This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket checks in with Griffin Hospital's Center for Cancer Care to to review advanced treatments and technology the center is using, and we'll invite you to their upcoming 5K run and walk. Then we'll hear how limited legalized use of recreational marijuana could bring millions of dollars into state coffers, while creating hundreds of new jobs across the state. And we'll close introducing New Horizons Village, hosting an upcoming Wellness Festival for caregivers and those with physical disabilities, featuring our friends from the Gaylord Sports Association.

Dads Matter Too Celebration - Bigelow Tea Community Challenge - Best Buddies CT Sep 10, 2017

This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket checks in with the point person for CT DCF's Fatherhood Engagement Leadership Team about next weend's free 5th Annual Dads Matter Too Community Awareness Day in downtown Waterbury. Then we head to the Bigelow Tea Company to chat about this years 30th Annual Bigelow Tea Community Challenge, and meet two of the event's beneficiaries. And we'll close with Best Buddies Connecticut inviting you to two upcoming activities to help the organization partner with and support more young people and young adults across the state with developmental disabilities.

BBB Serving CT - Titanium Day 2017 Sep 03, 2017

This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket delivers our quarterly check in with CT BBB to advise anyone who wants to avoid getting scammed when making donations to victims of hurricane and tropical storm Harvey, along with learning how to protect yourself when you're shopping at Connecticut's fall fairs, and new password recommendations that should make it a lot easier to protect yourself from hackers. Then we're going to be talking with a domestic violence survivor along with the police officer who helped her turn her life around - and learn how this advocate on behalf of all intimate partner violence victims and survivors - is being honored in her home town on October 7 - which is being designated as: Titanium Day.

Circle Of Care - Access Health CT - Healthy Eyes Alliance Aug 27, 2017

This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket introduces Circle of Care - a Connecticut based organization supporting children with cancer and their families from day of diagnosis through treatment and beyond. Then we'll check in with AccessHealthCT to catch up on how all the issues playing out in Washington are impacting individuals benefiting from the Affordable care Act here at home. And we'll close celebrating the Healthy Eyes Alliance as kids head back to school, and learn about the critical role the alliance plays in helping identify and treat vision-related problems.

Foxfield F.A.R.M. - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy - The Dignity and Advocacy Network D.A.N. Aug 20, 2017

This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket treks to Granby's Foxfield F.A.R.M. (For A Recovery Mission) to meet the founders of this innovative grassroots veterans service nonprofit. Then we'll join U.S. Senator Chris Murphy as he concludes his 100-mile Walk Across Connecticut, to find out what residents are worried about, and how he plans to help. And we'll close with another very personal grassroots effort by one mom to honor her late son by through education and training on positive, non-medical approaches to mental health care.

Mattress Firm Foster Kids - Connecticut Veterinary Medical Foundation - CT Energy Strategy Aug 13, 2017

This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket visits with the Connecticut Alliance of Foster & Adoptive Families to promote how the Mattress Firm Foster Kids program is helping you help kids in need. Then we'll chat with a local veterinarian and founder of the the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Foundation to talk about some of the current issues facing pet owners and the expert doctors who care for them. And we'll close calling you to review and comment on the latest Connecticut Energy Strategy update, which is looking to make energy delivery more efficient, less costly, and even more environmentally friendly.

Connecticut Water Planning Council - ACS Cancer Action Network - Fresh Start School Aug 06, 2017

This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket is back with the the Connecticut Water Planning Council (WPC) - now it's your turn to comment on how the state is planning to protect and preserve your precious drinking water supplies. Then we welcome the American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network to learn about nine specific policy actions state legislatures can take to fight cancer – while saving lives and taxpayer dollars! Then we hit the road to the new nonprofit Fresh Start School to discuss their revolutionary social environment model and other practices often lacking in other educational systems for children affected by Autism.

Operation Fuel - NewArts - WBDC Jul 30, 2017

This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket checks in with Operation Fuel, to learn why for many in the state, keeping the power on during the summer is just as critical as keeping the heat on during the fall and winter. Pops over to visit NewArts, an all-encompassing arts program with a strong element of character development developed in the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy. And we'll hook you up with the WBDC and its free programs to help all business professionals, start-ups, and entrepreneurs do business better and smarter.

Hartford's Broadband 'Homework Gap' - August Day Trip Guide - Stepping Stones Children's Museum Jul 23, 2017

This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket reveals why horrible broadband access is impacting Hartford and urban students across the state in his chat with Connecticut's Consumer Counsel. Then we chat with Connecticut's 'Tourism Czar' & throw a ton of staycation and day trip options at you as August arrives and the family gets restless for things to do ahead of back-to-school. And we'll wrap heading to one of those destinations, the Stepping Stones Children's Museum, to hear about the Sound of Summer Savings program's coastal staycation opportunities - along with how Stepping Stones is honoring America's service men and women through the Blue Star Museums program.

Connecticut's Only Zoo - The Beardsley Zoo Jul 16, 2017

This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket goes on safari and delivers a special report from Connecticut's only zoo - the Beardsley zoo - to talk with director Gregg Dancho about how he and his national network of zoo colleagues are working to re-establish near extinct species, and how our local zoo serves as a destination for tourism, as well as an educational training ground for young people interested in careers working with animals.

CT Interagency Drought Workgroup - WCHN Diabetes/PanCan Study - The 5 Myths of Caregiving Jul 09, 2017

This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket jumps right in with The Connecticut Interagency Drought Workgroup which recently lifted its draught emergency for the state, and learn why it's still critical to be conservation minded when you are turning on the tap. Then we host the specialist from the Western CT Health Network who is heading up a research study to determine why so many individuals with diabetes, also end up with pancreatic cancer. And we'll close with a segment dedicated to caregivers everywhere, as we chat with a national coach and consultant to caregivers, to talk about his recent paper - "The 5 Myths of Caregiving."

Roses For Autism Vandalism - Zero Energy Challenge - Today I Matter Jul 02, 2017

This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket hits the road from the coast to the Massachusetts border to shine a light on the tragic vandalism that hit Roses for Autism, destroying a nearly completed sensory garden for staff and visitors on the spectrum. Then it's off to Ellington to meet one of the 2016 Connecticut Zero Energy Challenge and learn why this sprawling farmhouse demands virtually no heating, water, or electrical usage from the grid. And then introduce another Ellington family who established Today I Matter, in memory of a loved one who fell victim to the state's opioid epidemic - to help others cope with their demons and stigmas.

Veteran Angler Charters - CT Council on Environmental Quality - Emergency Animal Response Service Jun 25, 2017

This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket heads to the harbor to introduce Veteran Angler Charters, a non-profit hosting free fishing trips to wounded and recovering veterans. Then we'll catch up with the Connecticut Council on Environmental Quality to review the CEQ's annual report and hear how decisions from Washington could have a significant and negative impact here at home. And we'll close with another grassroots nonprofit - EARS - the Emergency Animal Response Service, providing free emergency medical and trauma response just for pets.

The Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary's 2017 Butterfly Party With Special Guests Jun 18, 2017

This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket catches up with supporters and beneficiaries of the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary as we drop into this year's Catherine's Butterfly Party to celebrate and honor the memory of this little girl who was lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December of 2012. We'll chat with a number of participants to find out where you can connect to a loving furry friend, and learn a few things about rabbits, birds, reptiles — even porcupines, and we'll focus in on some of these more exotic pets that seem pretty cool - but may be the totally wrong choice for you or your family.

ConnPIRG - CT River Conservancy - Black Rock Galleries - Sierra Club Gas Leaks Report Jun 11, 2017

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket opens a busy show pens with ConnPIRG, the state's Public Interest Research Group talking about how millions of taxpayer dollars are being funneled into Special districts around the state. Then we'll visit with the Connecticut River Conservancy and hear about upcoming events tied to this important environmental and recreational waterway. Then, we'll reveal how Black Rock Galleries is partnering with the CT Humane Society for an Abandoned Lots Charity Auction. And if you are a natural gas consumer in CT, we'll close telling you how millions of dollars from your gas bill are disappearing into thin air!

The 69th Annual Barnum Festival - CT Conference of Municipalities - Kidz4Kidz Jun 04, 2017

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket opens celebrating the 69th Annual Barnum Festival happening over the next few weeks in Bridgeport - with the Barnum Festival's 2017 Ringmaster Terry O'Connor Then we'll head to Hartford and get down to Business with the Director of the CT Conference of Municipalities, and learn why virtually all of the state's cities and towns are circling their wagons over the state's budget debacle. And we'll wrap introducing you to Kidz4Kidz - and hear about the group's first walk-a-thon at Norwalk High School on June 10 followed by a benefit concert that evening on the Fairfield Green.

Nathan Hale Homestead - Hartford Job Corps Academy - CT Trails Day May 28, 2017

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket heads out to Coventry for a little radio field trip to the Nathan Hale Homestead to learn about this Connecticut hero whose patriotism and love of country was lost too soon. Then we'll hear about a Hartford regional job program seeking qualified young people who are looking for training and placement in several well-paying fields. And we'll close inviting you to walk, run, bike, kayak, or even ride your horse on one of the dozens of state byways on Connecticut Trails Weekend.

International Festival of Arts & Ideas - EMS Week - ZERO Prostate Cancer May 21, 2017

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket unveils some of the cool, creative and exciting happenings that are all part of the International Festival of Arts & Ideas in and around New Haven throughout most of June. Then we'll celebrate EMS Week 2017 talking with emergency responders and medical colleagues about the newest technology aboard ambulances, and the nationwide life-saving 'Stop the Bleed' initiative. And we'll close Introducing you to ZERO — The End of Prostate Cancer - and invite you to support the first The ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk coming to Hartford on June 10.

Wrap Recycling Action Project - The Connection - Helping Hands Outreach May 14, 2017

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket is revisiting the DEEP WRAP program Coordinator about Connecticut's exciting new Wrap Recycling Action Project to help remind residents about the various types of plastic bags and wraps that can be recycled at local grocery or retail stores. Then we'll hear about the challenges facing one of the older and premier human and family service agencies in the state - The Connection, which provides diverse behavioral health, family support and community justice programs to thousands of state residents. And we'll close introducing Helping Hands Outreach - a truly grassroots effort that resulted from one individual's desire to help feed the hungry - and how this humble effort has attracted the attention and support of the Subaru Share the Love initiative.

Relay for Life - BBB CT - WCMG Telehealth May 07, 2017

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket is shouting out more than 40 different Relays for Life happening across Connecticut this year, and talking with two very special volunteers supporting their home town Relay for Life. Then it's our quarterly visit with Howard Schwartz of BBB CT, to discuss the latest wrinkle in identifying IRS scams, tips about searching for a summer job, the new Google worm virus, protecting your possessions if you're moving, and more. And we'll close introducing Telehealth - a new program at the Western Connecticut Medical Group that's making it easier than ever to access the reliable, quality medical care you need after hours and on weekends, without leaving the house.

Foodshare - Financial Literacy - Oral Cancer Awareness - 'Healing Voices' Apr 30, 2017

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket opens with Foodshare - celebrating 35 years of serving thousands of hungry children, seniors and families in the greater Hartford area. Then it's on to recognizing April as National Financial Literacy Month with the not for profit Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union with some tips to become financially fit. Then we'll check in with a Weathersfield dentist about the role these professionals play in discovering and supporting individuals suffering with oral cancer as we close out Oral Cancer awareness month. And we'll close as we move into May, Mental Health Awareness Month - inviting you to a screening of the documentary 'Healing Voices.'

US Rep. Elizabeth Esty - ARI Walk For Independence - CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence Apr 23, 2017

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket heads to Waterbury to talk with US Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty about an initiative that could deliver the kind of upgraded background check system that the majority of Americans, gun owners, and NRA members have been calling for. Then we'll chat with the director of ARI CT - celebrating its 65th Anniversary this year - and we'll invite you to ARI's upcoming 11th Annual Walk for Independence. And we'll close with an update from the CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence on three specific pieces of legislation they hope to see passed to help law enforcement and victims of domestic violence in the state.

MS Society of CT - Ability Beyond - Medical Marijuana Apr 16, 2017

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket talks with the executive from the MS Society of CT about the latest research advancements toward finding a cure, and how you can participate in nearly a dozen WalkMS and BikeMS events across the state in the coming weeks. Then it's off to Bethel to visit Ability Beyond, whose innovative programs and best practices on supporting the physically and developmentally disabled are being adopted on a national level. And we'll check in with the commissioner of Connecticut's Dept. of Consumer Protection to hear about the latest conditions qualifying for the state's medical marijuana program.

Sexual Assault Awareness - Social Security Month - National Veterans Council For Legal Redress Apr 09, 2017

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket checks in with a representative for the Women and Families Center during Sexual Assault Awareness Month to learn about the agencies programs, outreach, and services for sexual assault victims. Then we turn to our contact at the Social Security Administration. April is also Social Security Month, so we'll review all the ways the SSA can help or serve you, and your loved ones. And we'll close introducing the Connecticut based National Veterans Council For Legal Redress. Their next Veterans Empowerment Seminar is April 20 in New Haven, so we'll tell you how to get involved, especially if you know a veteran who is being denied services because of a 'bad paper' discharge.

The Ana Gract Project - Le Leche League CT - Fresh Check Day Apr 02, 2017

We're going to open our first show of April celebrating the short but beautiful life of Ana Grace Marquez-Greene, who was tragically lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School. We'll talk with her mom about "April Is For Ana," a month-long program of activities showcasing the Ana Grace Project and its "Love Wins" initiative. Then we're going to turn to the topic of breast feeding with a representative of La Leche League CT - part of a global volunteer group helping breastfeeding families. We'll cover the benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby, the group's recent Health Care Provider Seminar, state laws on the subject, as well as common myths about breastfeeding. And we'll wrap up chatting with the very first mental health counselor with the CT Community College system, who is introducing "Fresh Check Day" at Norwalk Community College as a means of preventing suicide, and breaking down stigmas against students with mental health concerns.

Bankwell Pet Adoption Project - SpaceFinder - Colorectal Cancer Awareness Mar 26, 2017

This week, host John Voket is appealing to animal lovers by introducing the Bankwell Pet Adoption Project, which is helping Southern Connecticut animal rescue groups connect loving pets to welcoming homes. Then we'll chat with Connecticut's Director of Culture and The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County about the state's first SpaceFinder program - connecting creatives to the space they need to make it happen. And we'll close reminding everyone that March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and how thousands of lives can be saved across the state with several simple, mostly noninvasive screening.

Northeast Organic Farming Association of CT 2017 Wintrer Conference Mar 19, 2017

For many of the 35 Years the Northeast Organic Farming Association has been hosting their Winter Conference, John Voket and the Award-Winning For the People have been there - and 2017 is no different. So sit down and check out a number of interviews we captured from Western CT State University last weekend with guests and exhibitors at the NOFA Conference. We'll talk about bees, and worms, and Alpacas - (oh my!) - as well as programs to help establish new and young Connecticut farmers, and a program that connects them with a growing network of school and institutional food service providers. We'll even tell you about an effort to establish a family farm trail in central Litchfield County.

DEEP's WRAP Program - 'Not My Kid, Not My Community' - Marrakech, Inc. Mar 12, 2017

This week host John Voket introduces DEEP's WRAP program Coordinator about an exciting new Wrap Recycling Action Project to keep more of your consumer plastic waste out of landfills. Then we'll talk with two of the most proactive addiction prevention specialists in the country, and then we'll invite you to meet them to hear more about keeping your kids and loved ones safe. And we'll close with a replay of a visit with Marrakech, Inc, to learn how the agency is assisting disabled individuals as young as high school juniors who face barriers to securing employment.

'Chasing the Music' - Connecticut Port Authority - Courage to Speak Foundation Mar 05, 2017

This week host John Voket opens inviting music lovers to support 'Chasing the Music' at Waterbury's Palace Theater this June benefiting the CMAK Sandy Hook Memorial Foundation - which was established to honor 6-year-old Sandy Hook victim and triathlete Chase Kowalski. Then we'll check-in with the new executive director of the Connecticut Port Authority about a new grant program delivering more than $7 million to strengthen the economic potential of harbors and marinas in towns along Connecticut’s coastline. And we'll close with the Courage to Speak Foundation. Connoisseur Media is proud to sponsor their 13th Annual Empowering Youth to be Drug-Free Family Night March 13 in Norwalk - and we're inviting everyone to learn how to keep children safe from the temptation of drugs and alcohol at this free event.

Heart Month Advice - Operation Fuel - New England Carousel Museum Feb 26, 2017

This week host John Voket opens celebrating Heart Month with a specialist in women's cardiovascular health from St Francis Hospital and health Center. Then we'll replay a brief call-in with Operation Fuel's brand new executive director, and learn why now more than ever, donating a dollar on each utility bill can help a Connecticut family or senior out in the cold. And we'll close taking a spin down to the New England Carousel Museum in Bristol, to showcase this hidden gem of a destination right in the heart of Connecticut.

Tech Savvy Conference - CT Council for Philanthropy - Giving Day 2017 Feb 19, 2017

This week host John Voket invites girls from 6th to 9th grade, parents and educators to the American Association of University Women's 4th Annual Tech Savvy Conference March 4 at Trinity College in Hartford. Then, we'll find out if you're much of a philanthropist - chances are that you are, according to the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy. And we'll close giving you a chance to put your philanthropy to work as the March 9 Fairfield County 2017 Giving Day approaches.

Energy Sprawl in Connecticut - NBTS Brain Freeze - Marrakech, Inc. Feb 12, 2017

This week host John Voket opens with Marrakech, Inc., which is assisting disabled career-minded students and young adults facing barriers to securing employment with several innovative programs for partnering employers. Then we'll hear several affecting appeals from the National Brain Tumor Society - which is hosting its next benefit Brain Freeze March 5 in West Haven. And we'll close unveiling: 'Energy Sprawl in Connecticut' - a new report from the Council on Environmental Quality aimed at stimulating solar energy facilities in places other than farms and forests.

Social & Emotional Learning Awareness - Hospice Medical Marijuana Study - Bowl-2-Benefit Feb 05, 2017

This week host John Voket opens celebrating Connecticut's 3rd Annual Connecticut Social and Emotional Learning Awareness Week by hearing how a mom's worst nightmare can inspire compassion in action across the country. Next, we check in with Connecticut Hospice, which is launching a first of its kind federal study to learn how medical marijuana helps ease patients' pain, anxiety and other discomforts. And we'll wrap up asking you to make a strike against domestic violence at the 29th Annual Bowl-2-Benefit The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services at BHcare - serving thousands of mostly women and children across south central Connecticut and the Naugatuck Valley.

School Based Health Centers - Latest ACLU Report - CT Water Planning Council Jan 29, 2017

This week host John Voket headed to Newtown to learn more about School Based Health Centers and why one center at the local middle school earned its principal a Connecticut Institute For Communities Community Leadership Award this week. The we'll catch up with the director of Connecticut's ACLU to talk about their latest report, “Earning Trust: Addressing Police Misconduct Complaints in Connecticut." And we'll close with the Commissioner of Connecticut's Water Planning Council about upcoming public workshops and forums where YOU can help craft the our first comprehensive State Water Plan!

Pediatric Cancer & Yoga - Goodwill of Western & Northern CT - JFS Therapeutic Foster Care Jan 22, 2017

This week host John Voket opens with a Connecticut oncologist pioneering a study using yoga to improve young patients' and their parents' well-being. Then we'll visit with Goodwill of Western & Northern CT to discuss several ways listeners can help raise funds for critical support and employment programs, as well as their own schools through the 2017 “Bag It Up Challenge.” And we'll close with a representative of JFS of Greater New Haven - recruiting individuals and families from across the region to become foster parents to a growing number of teens who need caring homes.

Volunteers in Psychotherapy - CT Center for Economic Analysis - Gaylord Specialty Healthcare Jan 15, 2017

This week host John Voket catches up with Volunteers in Psychotherapy - a unique nonprofit providing no-cost services in exchange for clients volunteerism. Then we'll hear a bleak economic forecast for our state and a few ideas about how to turn those storm clouds away with the director of UConn's CT Center for Economic Analysis. And we'll chat with one of the miracle workers from Gaylord Specialty Healthcare and learn about a free community outreach program to help prevent critical injuries in children and young adults.

HEMP-CT - Bye-Bye Mattress - St. Francis Hospital Jan 08, 2017

This week as state lawmakers are weighing bills to legalize marijuana - and consumer officials expand the types of ailments that qualify patients for medical marijuana - host John Voket will be opening and closing the show covering the issue. First, we'll chat with HEMP CT, which has supported several laws tied to medical marijuana, hemp use in manufacturing, and is lobbying to legalize pot for recreational use. Then we'll wrap learning about a hospital-based study using medical marijuana instead of opioids for post surgical pain relief. And in-between we'll catch up with the folks at Bye-Bye Mattress to find out how Connecticut's pioneering mattress recycling program is working, and putting residents to work while saving the planet!

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - Connecticut VA - Helen Keller International Jan 01, 2017

This week John Voket opens the first show of 2017 cluing you in on Connecticut's progress as part of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - which has helped cut carbon emissions across nine states by more than 37 percent. Then we'll speak with Helen Keller International - which just re-upped a significant grant to continue its ChildSight program. In between we'll check in with the the state's Commissioner of Veterans Affairs to learn what the VA is doing to serve, support, sustain and honor our Connecticut heroes past and present.

Operation Fuel - Zero Energy Challenge - New England Carousel Museum Dec 18, 2016

This week John Voket visits with Operation Fuel to focus on the thousands of families and seniors facing challenges staying warm this winter, and how to help. We'll touch base with a couple of guests about the 2016 Zero Energy Challenge, including the developer of one of the state's newest homes with near zero-energy output. Then saddle up and take a radio tour of the New England Carousel Museum in Bristol - and make plans to visit.

Everyday Hero Firefighter Recruitment - Sandy Hook Promise Dec 11, 2016

This week host John Voket visits with two representatives of Connecticut's Everyday Hero program - which is working to fortify local volunteer fire companies whose memberships are dwindling. And as we approach the 4th anniversary of the Sandy Hook tragedy, we'll visit Sandy Hook Promise to hear about the immense success the nonprofit is having with a recently released video designed to raise awareness about those who may be seeking to do others harm.

Special Report: AAA Drugged Driving Summit - PLUS Teen Legal Advocacy Project Encore Dec 04, 2016

This week host John Voket brings you a Special Report featuring three perspectives from the recent AAA Drugged Driving Summit. With voters in Massachusetts making marijuana available for recreational use, AAA convened the summit to help get law enforcement officials, prosecutors, lawmakers and traffic safety experts together to examine how our state will deal with the inevitable increase in drugged drivers heading back from Massachusettes in the near future. We're also replaying a segment with Connecticut's Teen Legal Advocacy Project focusing on how the agency's Mobile Legal Clinic is helping more than 3,000 state youths who are homeless or living without permanent parental support.

Special Report: Waterbury Regional Chamber STEM/Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Expo Nov 27, 2016

This week host John Voket brings you a Special Report, live from the Waterbury Regional Chamber’s 6th annual STEM/Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Expo in the Technology Hall of Naugatuck Valley Community College (NVCC). Learn why hundreds of hand-picked students, educators, and parents came out to chat with manufacturing and technology executives about job and career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fields. We'll talk with a number of stakeholders including the Chamber's CEO, The President of the college, the director of the Smaller Manufacturers' Assoc, and folks from a number of companies involved.

Connecticut Fund for the Environment - BBB - EPA Long Island Sound Grants Nov 20, 2016

This week host John Voket opens and closes the program with two different agencies engaged in the custodianship of Long Island Sound, learning about 25 new grants totaling $1.3 million going to to local government and community groups in New York and Connecticut through the Long Island Sound Futures Fund. Then it's time for our quarterly visit with Connecticut BBB, to get clued in on holiday season scams, concerns about e-receipts, spying billboards, utility imposters, and more.

Spooner House Food Drive - Golden Opportunities - Foodshare Nov 13, 2016

This week host John Voket visits Spooner House - serving the greater Naugatuck Valley region's hungry and homeless this holiday season and year-round. Then we'll introduce Golden Opportunities, which is looking to boost its ranks of very special volunteers who provide seniors with critical social interactions. Then we'll return to the issue of hunger, and try to explain why so many state residents are going hungry everyday with a representative of Foodshare.

ENCORE: GPP Absenteeism - CCM Opioid Toolkit - Trinity Health New England Nov 06, 2016

This week host John Voket encores three segments starting with the Governor's Prevention Partnership talking about chronic absenteeism and the need for mentors to help at-risk students graduate. Then we replay a call with the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities discussing how that agency is assisting municipal leaders coming to grips with the opioid epidemic with a new, useful toolkit. And we'll close replaying a conversation with the CEO of Trinity Health-New England, one of the growing networks of healthcare centers coming to the state as independent and community hospitals regionalize.

CBIA Legislative Agenda - Better Halloween & Holiday Eating - CT Partnership for Long Term Care Oct 30, 2016

This week on the award-winning For the People, host John Voket talks with Connecticut's largest business association about its 2017 legislative agenda, a series of policy proposals designed to put Connecticut on the path to a stronger, more competitive economy. Then we'll talk about food with a dietition from Bridgeport Hospital and Get Healthy CT - to learn how to select and prepare the best stuff, from Halloween treats to our Thnaksgiving and Holiday feasts. And we'll conclude with a replay about Connecticut's innovative Partnership for Long Term Care. If you are between the ages of 40 and 65 and concerned about losing all your hard-earned retirement savings paying for future long-term care costs, you'll want to attend an upcoming info session in New Haven.

New England Young at Heart - Oak Hill / HARC - SafeWise Safest Cities Oct 23, 2016

This week on the award-winning For the People, host John Voket touches base with New England Young at Heart, a grassroots Service Network for seniors and their caregivers to review a few free events being planned - including the agency's first-ever Senior Prom. Then we'll talk with Oak Hill and HARC - two agency's serving physically and developmentally challenged clients going through the current transition from state residential to nonprofit facilities. And we'll close revealing Connecticut's Top 20 safest cities and chat with SafeWise about how why folks should know these results - whether you live in one of these communities, or not!

Walk Like MADD - Adam's House - 'The Good Adoptee' Oct 16, 2016

This week on the award-winning For the People, host John Voket talks with MADD CT, along with two surviving victims whose lives and families were shattered by drunk drivers - and we'll invite everyone to support the cause at next Saturday's Walk Like MADD. Then we'll return to Adams House to learn how their grief education programs are helping families with empathy, guidance and support after the loss of a loved one through tragedy, illness or accident. And we'll wrap inviting you to 'The Good Adoptee' a powerful play that chronicles one adopted child's challenge to access birth records - while raising awareness for Access Connecticut and Calo Programs.

Encores: Diabetes Alert Day - Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge - My Sister's Place Oct 09, 2016

This week the award-winning For the People encores three previous segments digging into why diabetes is the eighth leading cause of death here in Connecticut - chatting with the the New Haven Health Department's exec talkng about why the Elm City is among the latest to engage in the national Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge - and vivting My Sister's Place - a thrift store has been the primary revenue stream for the Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services for over 30 years.

Journey Found - 5th Annual Pineapple Classic - Partnership for Long Term Care Oct 02, 2016

This week on the award-winning For the People, host John Voket catches up with Journey Found - a Hartford area agency supporting state residents on the autism spectrum, and with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Then we'll talk with a couple of renowned blood cancer researchers whose agencies will benefit from the 5th Annual Pineapple Classic Obstacle 5K Returning to the Greenwich Polo Club on October 8. And we'll close talking with the director of Connecticut's first in the nation long term care partnership about why residents as young as 40 should strongly consider investing in this important coverage.

SNAP - CT Electric Car - Teen Legal Advocacy Project Sep 25, 2016

This week on the award-winning For the People, host John Voket is on a mission to reach millions of state seniors 60 and over who qualify for the financial and health benefits of SNAP - but have yet to apply. Then we'll get up to speed on the latest news about electric cars, and invite you to a free upcoming event to get you into the driver's seat. And we'll close chatting up a different kind of vehicle - the Connecticut's Teen Legal Advocacy Project 's Mobile Legal Clinic - and learn how it's already serving more than 3,000 state youths who are homeless or living without sustainable support systems.

Believe 208 - Outpatient Palliative Pilot - Making Strides Sep 18, 2016

This week on the award-winning For the People, host John Voket opens paying tribute to the memory of East Hartford police officer Paul Buchanan and 'Believe 208' - the nonprofit established in his honor. Then we'll visit with a Western CT Health Network physician administering a highly successful outpatient palliative care pilot at Danbury Hospital. And we wrap inviting you to to spend October Making Strides Against Breast cancer at one or more of these benefit walks happening across the state all month long.

The Governor's Prevention Partnership - The 29th Bigelow Tea Community Challenge - Bike the Beach/Hike the Beach Sep 11, 2016

This morning on the award-winning For the People, host John Voket chats up organizers and recipients of two upcoming activities - the expanded 29th Annual Bigelow Tea Community Challenge, and the annual Bike The Beach/Hike The Beach for the Probus Club of Greater Bridgeport, supporting agencies enhancing the lives of people with disabilities. In between we'll take on the serious subject of truancy, and get a very real look at how many kids are skipping school, and how it's affecting them and their entire future.

The Workplace Veterans Awards - Sterling House Community Center - Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans Of America Sep 04, 2016

This morning on the award-winning For the People, host John Voket hosts two very different conversations about how local initiatives at The Workplace and through Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America are serving those who served. And we'll check in with Sterling House to learn how they are serving thousands of families, and planning to get you 'Down & Dirty' next weekend to help their cause.

20th Annual Source to Sea Cleanup - Connecticut's Environmental Quality - CT Invasive Plant Working Group Aug 28, 2016

This morning on the award-winning For the People, host John Voket takes care of Mother Earth by getting you involved with the Connecticut River Watershed Council's 20th Annual Source to Sea Cleanup; reviewing the Connecticut Council on Environmental Quality's annual report with all the things we're doing wrong - and right - to keep our state's environment thriving; and providing a crash course on invasives while promoting the CT Invasive Plant Working Group and its upcoming Invasive Plants Symposium at UCONN.

A New CEO @ High Watch - CCM's Opioid & Sustainability Toolkits - AFCP Out Of The Darkness Walk Aug 21, 2016

This morning on the award-winning For the People, host John Voket introduces the brand new CEO of High Watch Recovery Center in Kent; learns how the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities is assisting municipal leaders challenged with promoting sustainability, while coming to grips with the opiod epidemic; and checks in with the President of the Southern CT Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to help promote their work and the Out of the Darkness community walk coming up in late September.

The Pantry @ Norwalk CC - Medicare Oncology Care Pilot - PAHRC Conference Lookback Aug 14, 2016

This morning on the award-winning For the People, host John Voket replays a segment with the founder of The Pantry - a student food pantry at Norwalk Community College; checks in with Starling Physicians to learn how participation in Medicare Services nationwide oncology care model will benefit cancer patients across the nation; and we'll circle back to hear about some of the important points and key takeaways from last month's the Public and Affordable Housing Research Corp's conference in Hartford.

Special Report: Visiting The New Sandy Hook Elementary School - And Free Legal Clinics For Parents Aug 07, 2016

This morning on the award-winning For the People, host John Voket hosts a Special Report featuring five key players involved in the rebuilding of the Sandy Hook Elementary School live from the facility during a recent grand opening event. And then we'll visit with a pair of attorneys from Connecticut Legal Services to talk about a free monthly legal clinic being hosted for parents and guardians of students in the greater Bridgeport region.

Red Cross Volunteers - Talking Trask With DEEP - And Home Energy Saving Tips Jul 31, 2016

Do you have what it takes to be a Red Cross disaster volunteer? This morning on the award-winning For the People, host John Voket invites you to the next Connecticut Red Cross volunteer orientation; talks trash with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to get the low down on why future costs for taking out the state's garbage could cost taxpayers $25 million more every year; and let's everyone in on ways to pocket some extra cash from your utility bills - by revealing some energy efficiency pointers from the state's Public Utility Authority.

The American Farmland Trust - Summer Consumer Tips From BBB - Empower Her Jul 24, 2016

This morning on the award-winning For the People, host John Voket talks with the American Farmland Trust about why its publication, 'Planning for Agriculture: A Guide for Connecticut Municipalities' is such in important read. Then we'll do a summer season check in with BBB CT to get the low down on buying or selling used mobile devices, keeping your cyber-reputation spotless, and being a careful garage sale shopper or host. And we'll wrap introducing Empower Her, a membership nonprofit encouraging and supporting women and girls to promote their social and emotional well-being and their communities.

The Public and Affordable Housing Corporation, the Community Fund for Women & Girls, and the Connecticut Port Authority Jul 17, 2016

This morning on the award-winning For the People, host John Voket invites anyone involved in housing or affordable housing initiatives to the unveiling of the 2016 Public and Affordable Housing Corporation's Annual Study. Then we'll chat with a panel from the Community Fund for Women & Girls to learn about how they are addressing girls’ emotional and mental health with the goal of increasing confidence levels and leadership by girls. And we'll close meeting the Chairman of the Connecticut Port Authority to learn how this new agency is working to create jobs and benefit all Connecticut communities.

My Sister's Place - Connecticut's 2015 Environmental Scorecard - and the new Trinity Health Network Jul 10, 2016

This morning on the award-winning For the People, host John Voket visits My Sister's Place - an Ansonia thrift shop that's striking back against domestic violence; then we'll see how well the state did from an environmental stadpoint last year with the Council on Environmental Quality; and we'll wrap learning about Trinity Health - New England, Connecticut's newest network of community hospitals, and how hospital mergers may benefit the state's physical and economic health.

KIDSCOUNT Data Book - 'Miraculous' Knee Replacement Alternative - And The CT Zero Energy Challenge Jul 03, 2016

This morning on the award-winning For the People, host John Voket opens reviewing how the state did in this year's #annieecaseyfoundation KIDSCOUNT Data Book - a yearly ranking of the states on child poverty, health, and education. Then we talk to one of the few physicians in the state performing a brand new procedure that can mitigate or delay knee replacement surgery. And we wrap calling on all qualified new homeowners, builders and developers to sign up for the #ctzeroenergychallenge.

AcessHealthCT HUSKY Deadline - CT Landmarks Fun - And, Support For Seniors & Caregivers Jun 26, 2016

This morning on the award-winning For the People, host John Voket reminds HUSKY subscribers about an important end of July deadline and other important news from #accesshealthct . We'll unveil a summer packed with #ctlandmarks activities across the state for the entire family. And we'll clue seniors and their caregivers in on an expanding resource just for you with New England Young at Heart.

A College Food Pantry - Roses For Autism - And, Reinventing Your Life Jun 19, 2016

Could #norwalkcc be the start of a statewide college food pantry network? And have you smelled the new Roses for Autism perfume? This morning on the award-winning For the People, host John Voket introduces a 'returning student' who saw a need and opened The Pantry - a student food bank at Norwalk Community College. Then we'll hit the road for a sweet visit and catch-up with #rosesforautism. And we'll invite anyone whose life is in transition to an all-ages #aarp 'Life Reimagined Checkup' coming up at #ccsu

All Our Kin - A Trip To Auer Farm - AARP Encore Jun 12, 2016

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket opens replaying a chat with Connecticut Human Service Agency All Our Kin #allourkin, which was recently recognized on the national stage; a segment we did in March live from Auer Farm #auerfarm in Bloomfield; and a call-in with AARP #aarp about a proposed bill designed to help even more Connecticut residents get started saving for retirement, which narrowly became law a few weeks ago.

Getting grads jobs - unveiling Arts & Ideas 2016 - and serving Connecticut's seniors Jun 05, 2016

Are you a recent grad looking for that elusive first job? And can you guess how many International Festival of Arts & Ideas programs are absolutely free? This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket directs all you recent grads to the RecruitCT #RecruitCT job fair June 10 where dozens of employers will be filling more than 600 positions. Then the director of the 21st Annual International Festival of Arts & Ideas #artidea will reveal that more than 80% of festival events across New Haven are absolutely free. And we'll hear from Connecticut's Legislative Commission on Aging and the the vital work this panel accomplished in the final days of this year's legislative session.

An animal sanctuary rises, a city battling asthma, and urological health May 29, 2016

How does the lost life of a little girl inspire thousands to build an animal sanctuary in her memory? And how is one city attacking its public health crisis of widespread asthma? This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket heads into the field, literally, to meet Sandy Hook parent Jenny Hubbard at the #CatherineVioletHubbardAnimalSanctuary to talk about her late daughter's joy and dreams of helping animals in distress. Then we'll reach the #NewHavenHealthDepartment to hear why the Elm City is part of the 2016 Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge, and learn the city's game plan to combat asthma. We'll wrap with plain talk about urological health and invite you to the 5K Walk-Run to benefit the Center for Cancer Care at #GriffinHospital.

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