Call Before You Dig Month – Connecticut Children’s Youth Suicide Prevention – CT State Colleges & Universities

CT Green Bank Heat Pump Loans – Adult Family Living Initiative – RWJF Childhood Obesity Study

October 18, 2020 Uncategorized

We're going to heat things up right off the bat talking about the newest CT Green Bank program to help you put heat pump technology into your home and digging into some details about a low interest rate, no money down option for heating, cooling, filtering, and taking care of your hot water service, too.

Then we're circling back with Assisted Living Services focusing on an important state sponsored program that's helping keep your aging loved ones safe at home and well cared for, without creating a huge financial hit — the Adult Family Living or AFL initiative.

And we're closing with a very special guest from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation unveiling a comprehensive new report on childhood obesity - and how the COVID pandemic is exacerbating the trend - especially for children of color and kids in financially distressed households.

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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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Bridgeport Child Advocacy Coalition – Pride Month / Triangle Community Center – The Arts Alliance of Stratford

June 20, 2021 Uncategorized

It's been awhile since we touched base with the Bridgeport Child Advocacy Coalition, and the recent release of the agency's State of the Child 2020 Report is a perfect reason to reconnect and discuss this important online publication.

Then, as we do each June - we'll celebrate pride month promoting resources for the region's LGBTQ community - this year welcoming the director of the Triangle Community Center which serves more than 5,000 LGBTQ community members in greater Fairfield County and beyond.

And finally, we'll connect with the Arts Alliance of Stratford hosting Make Music Stratford at the Shakespeare Theater Park on June 21, and planning a number of interactive events in the coming months to promote and grow the arts - hopefully with our listeners' support!

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