Independence Day Weekend Replay – NOFA’s OrganiCONN 2020

Broadband Affordability & Access – Southwest Community Health Center – Untapped Potential

January 24, 2021 Uncategorized

Meet a Vice President from Western Governors University talking about how broadband affordability in Connecticut - especially in the New Haven and Bridgeport regions continues to be a barrier to education, skills training, workforce development, and economic development especially among historically under-served people and how WGU is helping bridge that digital divide.

Then get the lowdown on Southwest Community Health Center which is providing and expanding high quality care that includes medical, dental, and behavioral health services, health education, disease prevention programs, community outreach, and enrollment services to individuals and families in the Greater Bridgeport area.

And allow us to introduce you to Untapped Potential, which is expanding now into New Haven and Fairfield Counties preparing women and caregivers for their next career shift by changing the way businesses find and keep talent. We'll hear how this nonprofit provides a stepping stone to re-enter the workforce at your caliber with the flexibility and control you need

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Nursing Homes & COVID with AARP / Rep. Michelle Cook – Junior Achievement GFC – Save A Suit

June 28, 2020 Uncategorized

Our focus on the issue of COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes and care facilities across Connecticut starts with a national expert from AARP talking about how that organization is pursuing legislation to better support and protect residents of those facilities.

Then we'll take a very personal look at a tragic COVID-19 nursing home experience that affected State Rep Michelle Cook of Torrington, and how her experience helped initiate a sweeping investigation into why so many seniors were being infected by and dying from it.

We'll follow touching base with Junior Achievement of Greater Fairfield County to learn how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the outlook of area high school seniors and their future educational or career plans.

Finally, we'll remind you about an important event coming up at the Burroughs Community Center July 9 - and how a regional nonprofit called Save a Suit is aiming to help veterans who may be more food insecure because of the virus health emergency.

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

November 8, 2020 Uncategorized

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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