For the People

54:50

CT River Source to Sea Cleanup - Sunshine Wheels -...

For the People ·

2019/09/08

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.

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54:50

New England Young at Heart - Workplace Stress...

For the People ·

2019/09/01

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

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54:50

Homes for the Brave - Alzheimer's Assoc. CT - Site...

For the People ·

2019/08/25

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

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54:50

Abilis - CT Folk Fest & Green Expo - MADD CT

For the People ·

2019/08/18

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

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54:50

CT Science Center's - Council on Environmental...

For the People ·

2019/08/11

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

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54:50

Aspetuck Land Trust - CHDI's Bounce Back Initiative -...

For the People ·

2019/08/04

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

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54:50

9th Homerun for Heroes - Music Matters Summer of Rock...

For the People ·

2019/07/28

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

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54:50

Citizens For Easton Farm Tour - The Community Fund...

For the People ·

2019/07/21

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

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54:50

Atty. Gen. William Tong - WBDC - Series Pt. 1: You've...

For the People ·

2019/07/14

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

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60:01

Encore: Skin Cancer Prevention - Wilton Go Green's...

For the People ·

2019/07/07

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

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56:45

SWIM Across the Sound - Hospital for Special Care -...

For the People ·

2019/06/30

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

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54:55

Albertus Magnus Criminal Justice Camp - CT League Of...

For the People ·

2019/06/23

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

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55:00

Make Music Day - Special Report: Wilton Go Green's...

For the People ·

2019/06/16

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

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54:55

The Barnum Museum - Special Report: Wilton Go Green's...

For the People ·

2019/06/09

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

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55:00

Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month - AARP's...

For the People ·

2019/06/02

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

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54:00

Special Report/Preview: The International Festival of...

For the People ·

2019/05/26

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!

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55:08

DOCS Medical Group - Survive the Drive - CERC...

For the People ·

2019/05/19

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

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54:33

Barnum Festival 2019 - Celebrating EMS Week - The...

For the People ·

2019/05/12

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

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55:48

Introducing Nuvance - Connecticut 2019 Relays for Life

For the People ·

2019/05/05

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

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58:02

USDA Invasive Species Lookout - Staying Safe From...

For the People ·

2019/04/28

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

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