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For the People

The award-winning "For the People", produced by John Voket, focuses on issues related to aging, veterans, youth, education, health and human services, public safety, workforce and consumer issues and the environment. Broadcast segments and guests explore concerns facing communities we serve, and detail how individuals and communities may respond to address and/or mitigate those concerns.

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12:54

Mini-series: RVNAhealth Pt. 1

For the People ·

2024/08/20

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.

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59:40

RVNAhealth Pt. 1 - Naugatuck Valley COG / Kinneytown...

For the People ·

2024/08/18

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

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14:38

Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center

For the People ·

2024/08/14

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.

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36:35

Girl Scouts of CT Legacy of Leadership

For the People ·

2024/08/14

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.

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8:30

CBYD 8-1-1-Day

For the People ·

2024/08/14

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.

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61:35

CBYD 8-1-1-Day - Girl Scouts of CT Legacy of...

For the People ·

2024/08/11

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

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18:37

TriCircle

For the People ·

2024/08/07

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!

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25:26

CT Cannabis Ombudsperson

For the People ·

2024/08/07

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.

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14:49

Green Village Initiative

For the People ·

2024/08/07

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.

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61:05

TriCircle - CT Cannabis Ombudsperson - Green Village...

For the People ·

2024/08/04

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

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58:00

Special Report: Homegrown By Heroes Farmers Market

For the People ·

2024/08/02

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,

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17:06

United Way of Connecticut - 988 Anniversary

For the People ·

2024/07/26

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.

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20:31

Career Resources, Inc. - 'Thor Tour'

For the People ·

2024/07/26

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.

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19:19

All Our Kin

For the People ·

2024/07/26

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.

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59:04

All Our Kin - Career Resources, Inc. 'Thor Tour' -...

For the People ·

2024/07/21

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

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16:34

New Haven Legal Assistance Assoc.

For the People ·

2024/07/18

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.

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20:57

AARP Connecticut

For the People ·

2024/07/18

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.

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20:21

Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter

For the People ·

2024/07/18

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.

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60:05

Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter - AARP Connecticut - New...

For the People ·

2024/07/14

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

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15:46

Connecticut Clean Energy Industry Report

For the People ·

2024/07/10

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!

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