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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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54:55

Liberation Programs Pt. 2 - United Way of Connecticut...

For the People ·

2023/10/08

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

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56:20

'AARP & You' Pt. 2 Veteran Fraud Prevention - The...

For the People ·

2023/10/01

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

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55:44

'AARP & You' Pt. 1: Fraud Protection - VCF Health &...

For the People ·

2023/09/24

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

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56:40

CTC's Women of Innovation - Bigelow Tea Community...

For the People ·

2023/09/17

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

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54:50

Children in Placement - The Exceptional Sidekick...

For the People ·

2023/09/03

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

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56:05

CMAK Sandy Hook Memorial Foundation - CT OHS/Dr...

For the People ·

2023/08/27

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 -

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54:50

JoeAbate Foundation - Probus Club of Greater New...

For the People ·

2023/08/20

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

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56:44

CT Violence Intervention Program - Sen. Tony Hwang -...

For the People ·

2023/08/13

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

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55:05

CT Small Business Development Ctr - CT Council of...

For the People ·

2023/08/06

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

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55:20

GVI's Urban Farming Extravaganza - CT Voices for...

For the People ·

2023/07/23

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

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55:24

SHU symposium on Creating Antiracist Solution -...

For the People ·

2023/07/16

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

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53:32

CT Food System Alliance pt 2 - AARP Community...

For the People ·

2023/07/09

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

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56:17

CT Food System Alliance - USDA Summer Food Safety...

For the People ·

2023/07/02

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

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CT Library Assoc - LGBTQ+ Moveable Senior Center...

For the People ·

2023/06/25

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

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55:49

Center for Empowerment & Education - AARP-CT -...

For the People ·

2023/06/18

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

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55:25

Wilton Pride / Norwalk River Valley Trail -...

For the People ·

2023/06/11

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

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54:50

United Way WCT Food Farmacy Pt. 2 - Westport...

For the People ·

2023/06/04

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

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55:00

United Way WCT Food Farmacy Pt. 1 - Career Resources...

For the People ·

2023/05/28

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

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57:10

Junior Achievement SW New England - Clean Energy...

For the People ·

2023/05/21

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

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55:20

McCall Behavioral Health - Preusser Research...

For the People ·

2023/05/14

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

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