We reached out to the President of ROVAC - the Registrars of Voters Association of Connecticut - to talk about the most important updates and things you need to know to easily and successfully cast your ballots in the upcoming August 11 primaries.

Then we'll head to the gardens of Common Ground High School - a charter school in New Haven and the oldest environmental charter school in the United States to learn how its staff is preparing students for college success and a lifetime of environmental leadership. 

And we'll close with the latest in our series 'Counting on 2020' Census Segments as we head into Census PUSH WEEK. We'll tap a regional census director to learn how PUSH Week aims to increase 2020 Census self-response rates via activities, parades, social messaging campaigns and more.

 

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America – ALICE 2020 Report – Stop & Shop’s Nutrition Partners

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.


Then, the new President from United Way of Connecticut checks in with a look at its ALICE 2020 report and an invitation to a series of virtual town hall events addressing some of the key challenges to households that are ALICE - Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed.

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.

 
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SHRM’s Together Forward @Work – CT Public Pension Challenges – CAANH Energy Assistance

We're kicking it off talking about 'The Journey to Equity and Inclusion' in our workplaces with the Chief Knowledge Officer from the Society for Human Resource Management talking about SHRM’s Together Forward @Work initiative. 

Then our guest from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University will hit the high points of a new study on how Connecticut has gone so wrong when it comes to administering public pensions, and what can be done about it.

And then we'll reconnect with the Community Action Agency serving greater New Haven, and key in on the statewide home energy assistance program. Our guest will explain everything you need to know about it - and how to gather the information you'll need to apply and qualify.

 
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Wheeler Health Services – TEACH Connecticut – Trust for America’s Health

This installment of 'For the People' introduces the CEO of Wheeler discussing how this nonprofit is delivering an integrated approach to primary and behavioral health, education, and recovery - and the opening of Wheeler’s new, expanded Waterbury Family Health & Wellness Center.

Then we'll talk to a former North Branford and Connecticut Teacher of the Year about how she found a successful second career in teaching, and how she works with TEACH Connecticut to encourage others to do the same. She'll also share some advice on how to help keep students engaged during the COVID-19 pandemic.

And we'll close with a former CDC and Boston Health official and CEO of the Trust for America’s Health talking about Connecticut stats on alcohol, drug and suicide deaths, and why the coronavirus is expected to escalate all these destructive outcomes.

 
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