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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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NAMI Connecticut - Masksforcitizens.com - CT Council...

For the People ·

2020/05/03

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 -

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Circle of Care - Junior Achievement GFC - Fairfield...

For the People ·

2020/04/26

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

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Eversource COVID Response - The Beardsley Zoo -...

For the People ·

2020/04/19

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

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55:25

Diaper Bank of CT - AARP Community Connections -...

For the People ·

2020/04/12

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

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ARI of Connecticut - CT League of Conservation Voters...

For the People ·

2020/04/05

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

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55:14

Veterans Wellness Center of America - Center For...

For the People ·

2020/03/29

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

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55:40

Special Report: Northeast Organic Farming Association...

For the People ·

2020/03/22

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

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Make-A-Wish CT - The WorkPlace - Child Poisoning...

For the People ·

2020/03/15

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

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55:50

Courage To Speak Foundation - CT Institute For...

For the People ·

2020/03/08

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

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55:40

Literacy Volunteers of Southern CT - Housatonic...

For the People ·

2020/03/01

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

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54:50

Americares - Community Foundation for Greater New...

For the People ·

2020/02/20

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

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55:20

Marijuana Policy Project - Counting On 2020: Push For...

For the People ·

2020/02/16

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)

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ENCORE: Assisted Living Services - Unite Connecticut...

For the People ·

2020/02/09

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

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56:40

SPARK for Autism Study - CT League of Conservation...

For the People ·

2020/02/02

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

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55:50

U.S.Surgeon Gen. Dr. Jerome Adams - Workforce...

For the People ·

2020/01/26

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 -

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56:20

FEMA-Resolve to be Ready - Counting On 2020: Census...

For the People ·

2020/01/19

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

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57:30

Operation Fuel Ice House - AARP Livable Communities...

For the People ·

2020/01/12

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

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'Counting On 2020 - Census Segments' Pt. 1 - Regional...

For the People ·

2020/01/05

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

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ENCORE: Eversource Energy Tips - CHDI's 'Bounce Back'...

For the People ·

2019/12/29

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

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54:55

Royal Family KIDS - CCEH Point In Time Count - CT...

For the People ·

2019/12/22

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

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