For the People

57:12

Veteran Angler Charters - Courage to Speak Foundation...

For the People ·

2018/02/25

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

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57:01

Goodwill - CT Economic Resource Center - Bloomberg...

For the People ·

2018/02/18

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

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57:32

SMART Recovery - Senator Tony Hwang - SHU Institute...

For the People ·

2018/02/11

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

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57:30

Small Business Development Center - ADHD Pilot...

For the People ·

2018/02/04

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

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57:05

National Catholic Schools Week - 16th 'State of...

For the People ·

2018/01/28

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

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57:17

Creative Placemaking Conference - Gaylord Hospital -...

For the People ·

2018/01/21

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 -

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57:08

Campaign 2018: Oz Griebel & Monte Frank / Adam's...

For the People ·

2018/01/14

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

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57:24

CT Coalition to End Homelessness - Consumer Council /...

For the People ·

2018/01/07

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

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57:27

Transit-Oriented Development - Hartford Job Corps...

For the People ·

2017/12/31

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)

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57:52

The Avielle Foundation - CT Council on Environmental...

For the People ·

2017/12/24

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

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56:55

Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - The Children's Fund...

For the People ·

2017/12/17

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

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57:24

CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence - Statewide...

For the People ·

2017/12/10

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

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57:08

Girl Scouts of CT - Cancer Action Network - Veteran’s...

For the People ·

2017/12/03

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

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57:16

Connecticut Landmarks - Connecticut Business...

For the People ·

2017/11/26

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

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57:30

Diabetes Awareness Month - CT Epilepsy Advocate - BBB...

For the People ·

2017/11/19

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

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57:39

Sacred heart University Poll - Dept. of Consumer...

For the People ·

2017/11/12

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

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57:43

Future Workforce Opportunities Fair - CT...

For the People ·

2017/11/05

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

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57:16

Adoption Awareness Month - Farewell Marty Schwartz -...

For the People ·

2017/10/29

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

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57:52

The Valley Gives Back - CT Dept. of Health - HomeFront

For the People ·

2017/10/22

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

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57:21

The Beardsley Zoo - Encore

For the People ·

2017/10/15

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.

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