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20:11

Women Farmers In Focus Pt. 9 - Howling Flats Farm

For the People ·

2026/10/05

Check out the 9th segment highlighting the International Year of the Woman Farmer - putting Connecticut's woman farmers in focus with this year-long series. For this report, we headed up to Litchfield County to talk with a first generation farmer and founder of Howling Flats Farm, a family Angus beef and pork farm in Canaan. Hear about how this local woman farmer found her true passion by sheer coincidence.

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16:37

The Elevation Center at UNH

For the People ·

2026/10/05

Late last month, For the People had the opportunity to attend the 2026 Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Forum. During that event, we learned about a couple of different programs supporting our state's advanced manufacturing sector and its workforce. So, in this segment, we'll hear all about the University of New Haven's Elevation Center, a pioneering 133,000-square-foot innovation and applied technology hub designed to connect students with corporate partners, research opportunities, and

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16:36

MATCH - Manufacturing and Technical Community Hub of...

For the People ·

2026/10/05

Late last month, For the People had the opportunity to attend the 2026 Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Forum. During that event, we learned about a couple of different programs supporting our state's advanced manufacturing sector and its workforce. So, in this segment, we'll connect with the COO of MATCH - the Manufacturing and Technical Community Hub of New Haven to learn how that nonprofit is working on workforce development among several unique populations.

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57:37

Women Farmers In Focus Pt. 9 Howling Flats Farm -...

For the People ·

2026/10/04

We're opening with our 9th segment highlighting the International Year of the Woman Farmer - putting Connecticut's woman farmers in focus with this year-long series. Today, we'll head up to Litchfield County to talk with a first generation farmer and founder of Howling Flats Farm, a family Angus beef and pork farm in Canaan. Hear about how this local woman farmer found her true passion by sheer coincidence.Then, we'll switch gears to talk about manufacturing. Late last month, For the People had the

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18:35

The Annie C. Courtney Foundation

For the People ·

2026/09/28

For the People is welcoming back our community partners from the Annie C. Courtney Foundation, providing connections for thousands local kids seeking foster care with trainings, support groups, referral services, and recruitment of families for children who need them. We'll focus on Annie C's New Beginnings initiative and ways that you can help the cause better care for kids who are aging out of foster care eligibility.

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16:41

cARTie's Fall Festival

For the People ·

2026/09/28

In this segment we head to The Elm City to check-in with the founder of cARTie - a traveling art classroom that recently found its forever home and greatly expanded space for creatives in the heart of New Haven's Westville Village. We'll get caught up on everything cARTie and prep you for their upcoming Fall Festival. Hang around and discover all the reasons you should get to know cARTie better!

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17:29

Greater Bridgeport Symphony Season Preview

For the People ·

2026/09/28

If we had a baton we'd wave it. But we have something even better - the Conductor and President of the Greater Bridgeport Symphony are previewing the upcoming GBS season honoring great American composers and classics. Tune in and find out how you can attend and enjoy one or all of the symphony's upcoming offerings.

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57:00

Greater Bridgeport Symphony Season Preview - cARTie's...

For the People ·

2026/09/27

If we had a baton we'd wave it. But we have something even better - the Conductor and President of the Greater Bridgeport Symphony are previewing the upcoming GBS season honoring great American composers and classics. Tune in and find out how you can attend and enjoy one or all of the symphony's upcoming offerings.Then we go from the Park City to The Elm City to check-in with the founder of cARTie - a traveling art classroom that recently found its forever home and greatly expanded space for

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16:22

Southwest Community Health Center

For the People ·

2026/09/23

Bridgeport's Southwest Community Health Center is a growing public health agency providing high quality, accessible medical, dental and behavioral health services to individuals and families - especially the uninsured who reside in the medically underserved Southwest Bridgeport community. Find out if they offer a health care service you may need or learn about their upcoming annual gala. We'll explain how and why you should consider supporting the cause through this event, direct donations, or

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16:01

ARI of Connecticut

For the People ·

2026/09/23

Since the early 1950s, Stamford-based ARI has consistently been ahead of the curve developing programs and facilities and helping destigmatize and integrate alternately abled and neurodivergent young people and adults into the community and our regional workforce. So, tune in and learn all about ARI and the agency's upcoming benefit event that will give y'all a chance to break out your cowboy boots!

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17:54

Resources For Kids Facing Mental Health Crises

For the People ·

2026/09/23

As we move through September - Suicide Prevention Awareness Month - hear from a local lawmaker who was a driving force behind the state establishing its Transforming Behavioral Health Policy and Planning Committee. You'll learn how that committee is now partnering with United Way of Connecticut and others to publicize both the immediate resources available for the families of young people experiencing mental health emergencies, as well as a network of mental health intake centers especially for

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54:47

Resources For Kids Facing Mental Health Crises - ARI...

For the People ·

2026/09/20

As we move through September - Suicide Prevention Awareness Month - we'll touch base with a local lawmaker who was a driving force behind the state establishing its Transforming Behavioral Health Policy and Planning Committee. We'll hear how that committee is now partnering with United Way of Connecticut and others to publicize both the immediate resources available for the families of young people experiencing mental health emergencies, as well as a network of mental health intake centers

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14:42

The Connecticut Project: Focus On SNAP

For the People ·

2026/09/15

Tap into our latest informative conversation with The Connecticut Project. Since 2025, The Connecticut Project has been advocating for the state to protect the more than 32,000 residents who have lost SNAP due to federal cuts and changes, so we'll be focusing on what's to like and what's not to like for working class people who participated in the recent statewide one-time SNAP grocery card plan.

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16:30

Women's Mentoring Network

For the People ·

2026/09/15

We're welcome back our friends from the Women's Mentoring Network - providing the foundational skills for women to secure quality employment and pursue their educational goals - all at no cost. We'll discuss how you could play an important role in the work they are doing, or support the cause at the nonprofit's upcoming gala coming up later this week in Greenwich.

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19:34

Wishes On Wheels

For the People ·

2026/09/15

We're rolling with Wishes on Wheels, a local nonprofit dedicated to bringing families, the trucking community, and supporters together to raise awareness, hope, and funds for children facing life-threatening illnesses. On September 27, Wishes on Wheels is hosting their annual Truck Convoy and Family Fun Day, so we'll talk with a rep from the nonprofit to let you in on how to attend or get involved.

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54:55

Wishes On Wheels - Women's Mentoring Network - The...

For the People ·

2026/09/13

We're going to open the show rolling with Wishes on Wheels, Inc., a local nonprofit dedicated to bringing families, the trucking community, and supporters together to raise awareness, hope, and funds for children facing life-threatening illnesses. On September 27, Wishes on Wheels is hosting their annual Truck Convoy and Family Fun Day, so we'll talk with a rep from the nonprofit to let you in on how to attend or get involved.Then, we'll welcome back our friends from the Women's Mentoring Network -

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17:09

Boobstock 2026

For the People ·

2026/09/08

We're connecting with an organizer for Boobstock 2026. Boobstock is a 100% volunteer-run charity music festival held annually in Deep River. Since 2013, Boobstock has brought together musicians, families, and friends for a day of live music — all in the name of supporting breast cancer patients at Middlesex Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven. Stick with us and learn how you can attend!

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22:29

The Women's Business Development Council

For the People ·

2026/09/08

Tune in and hear from the founder of Connecticut's own Women's Business Development Council. For 29 years, the WBDC has been the leader in entrepreneurial training and financial education for women, delivering programs and services that result in economic development and financial security for individuals and businesses. Their Catalyst Symposium event is coming up, so stick around and we'll tell you all about how the WBDC can help you - guys too!

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12:46

The Cylinder Collective

For the People ·

2026/09/08

Let's talk recycling - specifically about recycling gas cylinders — you know, the ones typically used for camping, cooking, DIY projects, filling balloons and other household tasks. Nearly a year ago, Connecticut began partnering with the Cylinder Collective, and we're going to fill you in about how this stewardship program makes it easy to support recycling these cylinders easily and efficiently, thereby reducing our impact on the environment.

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56:30

The Cylinder Collective - The Women's Business...

For the People ·

2026/09/06

We're opening talking about recycling - specifically about recycling gas cylinders. Nearly a year ago, Connecticut began partnering with the Cylinder Collective, and we're going to fill you in about how this stewardship program makes it easy to support recycling these cylinders easily and efficiently, thereby reducing our impact on the environment. Then we'll bring back the founder of Connecticut's own Women's Business Development Council. For 29 years, the WBDC has been the leader in

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