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NOFA CT & RI Winter Conference – Eversource Energy / Ørsted Offshore North America – Random Hacks of Kindness Jr

February 28, 2021 Uncategorized

We're going to preview a very different CT NOFA OrganiCONN Winter Conference as the event we normally cover in person for an entire show goes virtual. We'll chat with the conference coordinator about how you can get the most from this online experience without getting your hands dirty.

Then we're returning to the subject of wind power and its potential for providing critical climate benefits, economic development, jobs, and more. So stick around as we talk it up with representatives from Eversource Energy and Ørsted Offshore North America who will be developing offshore wind farms right off the Connecticut coastline.

And we'll wrap introducing yet another boutique Connecticut nonprofit that started as a grassroots movement to help connect young apply STEM education to doing good with the founder of Random Hacks of Kindness Junior.

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Adam’s House – 2020 State of Lung Cancer – CT Epilepsy Advocate

November 22, 2020 Uncategorized

The founder of Adam's House returns to our program to remind you about the free bereavement support they provide to families annually through “Helping Hearts Heal.” And we'll let you know how to help support their good work at the upcoming virtual Mistletoe & Margaritas event.

Then as we move through Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we'll share some important news about the great progress Connecticut is making addressing lung cancer with the American Lung Association following the release of their latest State of Lung Cancer report.

As Epilepsy Awareness Month draws to a close, we'll visit with the CT Epilepsy Advocate to find out all the resources this grassroots nonprofit is offering to the thousands of folks across our state living with epilepsy.

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CCM – ‘Representation Matters’ – CHDI – Resources Education Support Together (REST)

February 21, 2021 Uncategorized

We're bringing back the director of the CT Conference of Municipalities to share the word about important work that agency is doing promoting racial and social justice by helping folks of color who are inspired to lead, learn how to run for local public office.

Then, we'll reconnect with our friends at The Child Health and Development Institute to talk about the intersection of social emotional learning which is growing in popularity in our schools - and how it can and should be connected to teaching about anti-racism and equity.

And we'll close learning about Resources Education Support Together (REST), a peer-led mutual aid group for families with a loved one with Substance Use Disorder, and how you can get involved in an upcoming virtual training session absolutely free.

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