We're opening our doors to the CEO of CHFA - the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority - to chat about how this quasi-public agency is working harder than ever to support renters and homeowners, rental housing operators, and to promote broader affordable and workforce housing across the state.


Then it's time for our annual visit with Cindi Bigelow. The 2020 Bigelow Tea Community Challenge, like so many activities, is going virtual on September 27. So we'll get the lowdown on how you can get involved and also touch base with one of the event's key beneficiaries - The Connecticut Food Bank.


Last but not least, we're calling all veterans and those who love them to register for the virtual 2020 Veterans Stand Down coming up September 24th and 25th. We'll connect the state Veterans Affairs Commissioner and clue you in on everything this year's Stand Down has to offer to our Connecticut heroes.

 

Access Health CT Special Enrollment – Domestic Violence Crisis Center – TEACH Connecticut

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.

 
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4-CT – 2020 “State Of The Air” Report – 25th International Festival of Arts & Ideas

Today we'll start by introducing the co-founder of 4-CT, a a non-profit that unites donors with nonprofit programs that are struggling through the COVID-19 situation - and learn about local musicians uniting in song to help raise awareness for 4-CT projects.


And we'll close touting the virtual 25th Annual International Festival of Arts & Ideas - bringing you artistic exhibits, food experiences, cell phone-guided walking tours, the NEA Big Read, and Ideas programming with a theme of “Democracy: We the People” all free and online.


In between we'll check in with the American Lung Association to review their 2020 "State Of The Air" report and try to figure out why the state is doing so poorly protecting and preserving the very air we breathe.

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

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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