Meet a co-founder of ImmigrationHelp.org and learn how this grassroots organization is making immigrating to the United States easy, safe, and free by combining the power of technology with attorneys to help everyone who is qualified 
achieve the American dream. 

Then get clued in on Connecticut's first statewide LGBTQ+ Survey as we chat up the director of the General 
Assembly's Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity - which aims to enhance an understanding of the number of people that identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, and their needs.

And we're calling on all our For the People listeners to bring a friend and sign up for this year's virtual NAMI Walks - and to put your feet to the street defeating stigmas against those with mental health and related issues while helping  support our loved ones grappling with related challenges.

 

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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Connecticut Housing Finance Authority – Bigelow Tea Community Challenge – 2020 Veterans Stand Down

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.

 
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CT Small Business Development Center – Fairfield University’s Center for Social Impact – New Haven Magnet Schools

We're circling back to an organization aimed at helping local businesses and entrepreneurs either get started successfully, sustain themselves through the challenges posed by the pandemic, or take an existing enterprise to the next level - I'm talking about the CT Small Business Development Center.


Then we'll meet a pair of researchers from Fairfield University's Center for Social Impact to discuss their recent collaboration with the Norwalk Health Department and its Healthy for Life Project studying the strengths and gaps in Norwalk’s food system - and how to help reduce food insecurity in the region.

And we'll chat with the Director of School Choice & Enrollment for New Haven Magnet Schools. If your child resides in the greater New Haven area, you'll want to hear about the rich and diverse opportunities available to them at this robust network of Charter Schools.

 
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