Have you heard that The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) will make health insurance coverage more affordable for many CT residents? If you're ready to take advantage of these savings, Access Health CT has opened a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) running through August 15, and we'll introduce you the the CEO of Connecticut's exchange to tell you all about it.

 

Then we'll hear from the Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) - supporting individuals on their journey to safety by providing support for individuals who are experiencing abuse in personal relationships with free victim services. And we'll invite you to support the cause at DVCC's upcoming 'Voices of Courage' Spring Luncheon.

 

And we'll close celebrating Connecticut educators as we wrap up Teacher Appreciation Week with an ambassador from TEACH Connecticut, who will explain how this program is bringing folks from the workforce to our classrooms, and helping former educators jump back into their calling.

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 on.

And we'll replay a recent interview with the new CEO of Boys and Girls Village, serving more than 800 clients from over 50 communities in at-risk situations.

The CEO of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America wants you to know how his organization is supporting, educating, and advocating for those affected - along with their hero caregivers and loved ones during Alzheimer's Awareness Month.

And since November is National Diabetes Month - meet a Registered Dietician on the team Stop & Shop has put together along with a robust set of resources to help everyone in the community who is living with or trying to prevent diabetes.