Drive-up COVID-19 Testing – EMS Week 2020 – Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Diaper Bank of CT – AARP Community Connections – ENCORE: Boys and Girls Village

April 12, 2020 Uncategorized

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.

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

February 14, 2021 Uncategorized

Today we're celebrating the merger of Foodshare and Connecticut Food Bank which just launched this historic union between the state’s two largest nonprofit anti-hunger organizations. We'll hear all about it and let you know how to help - or get help if you or someone you love is going hungry in Connecticut.

Then we'll queue up the chairman of the New England Musicians Relief Fund, which has launched an initiative to reach $500,000 in donations by March 13 - the one year anniversary of when COVID-19 shut down the entertainment industry, putting thousands of professional and part-time music makers out of work.

And we'll remind you to engage yourself on February 25 as Fairfield County's Community Foundation launches Fairfield County's 8th Annual Giving Day - the region's biggest philanthropic event uniting thousands of people to make a BIG impact and strengthen the communities where we live and work

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COVID Impact On Minority Households – New England for Offshore Wind – Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

September 20, 2020 Uncategorized

Meet a director from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health discussing a brand new poll that amplifies how badly the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Latino, Black, and Native American households.

Then we air out a few concerns about, and potential benefits of wind power as we touch base with the New England for Offshore Wind coalition to learn more about developing offshore wind projects coming to the region.

Then the Executive Director with the American Cancer Society explains the important and exciting developments related to this year's American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer drive-through experiences and pink parades of celebration!

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