CFB/Foodshare Megrger – NEMusicians Relief Fund – Fairfield County’s Givig Day

Autism Speaks – CT DEEP 20By20 – Bikers Against Child Abuse

April 4, 2021 Uncategorized

We're celebrating Autism Awareness Month with the director of clinical services at Autism Speaks discussing the role of early screening, recognizing the signs of autism, the disproportionate impact it's having among minority populations, and breaking down stigmas around this prevalent condition.

Then we're connecting with Connecticut's DEEP Commissioner to chat up the state's 20By20 initiative, which was launched to improve the transparency, predictability and efficiency of our regulatory processes across 20 targeted areas by the end of 2020.

And we'll check in with our buddies from BACA - Bikers Against Child Abuse to find out how much heart so many of these rough looking bikers have — and how so many are willing to step up with a proven, safe, and effective intervention and support system that's making such a positive difference for victims of child abuse.

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Open Enrollment Focus: ConnectiCare / Sen. Matt Lesser – Special Report: Cybersecurity

November 1, 2020 Uncategorized

It's November 1, that means time for open enrollment on the CT Health Insurance Exchange. So we'll bring in a representative from one of the original exchange providers - ConnectiCare with all you need to know if your signing up.

Then we'll ring up state Senator Matt Lesser for a heads-up on a number of healthcare products the CT Insurance Dept is recommending you should avoid.

Finally, we'll circle back with cybersecurity expert Pamela Gupta following the latest Northeast Annual Cybersecurity Summit - to hear what's keeping her up nights, and a few specific tips for homeowners, students, and businesses to keep your data and cyberworld better protected.

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Family Empowerment NOW – Stepping Forward @ CFGNH – Second Thoughts CT

January 17, 2021 Uncategorized

Today we're welcoming back the founder of Guardian Ad Litem Services, a liaison agency that exists between its clients and their "unique, interrelated networks" - courts, mental health service providers, physicians, state agencies, guardians, nonprofit organizations, hospitals and conservators as they launch a brand new program called Family Empowerment NOW.

The we'll bring in the CEO and Board Chair of the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, also talking about an incredible new initiative addressing the twin pandemics of COVID-19 and racial inequity called Stepping Forward, along with a commitment of $26 million to address these issues.

And we'll close with the founder of Second Thoughts CT, a group of Connecticut residents with disabilities, who along with seniors, and advocates strive to be Connecticut's disability-rights voice standing in opposition to state legislation that would legalize assisted suicide.

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