ENCORE Replay: U.S. Surgeon General – Regional Hospice – Shatterproof ‘Just Five’

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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Eversource COVID Response – The Beardsley Zoo – Bridgeport Rescue Mission

April 19, 2020 Uncategorized

Today we continue our deeper dive showcasing how local agencies and human service programs are maintaining, surviving, and continuing to serve in a COVID-19 world.

We'll let you know how Eversource is keeping utility services operational, how you can save a few bucks even if you're using more energy these days, and how the utility is helping keep critical nonprofits operational during this health emergency.

Then we'll check in and see how everyone is doing at the Beardsley Zoo - while learning how zoo staffers are supporting your kids education through a ton of virtual learning programs.

And we'll find out how the Bridgeport Rescue Mission is maintaining its mission to feed and protect families already living on the edge facing domestic violence, poverty, and hunger.

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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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