Community Access

We spoke with Mayra Rivera about Forge City Works. It is operated inside Frog Hollow, Hartford as a social enterprise.Three businesses fund and host the training programs. Every dollar from enterprises channels back into trainee programs.

We spoke with Kim Larson about Hartford Elks Lodge No. 19 that promotes charity, community and social activities. There is a Haunted Herd Party on the 30th tickets can be found via Readingsbykaren.com.

We spoke with Karen Hollis about 40 years of experience, police collaborations, and film consulting on The Conjuring.

We spoke with Nancy Morrissey and Kaiya Alexander from Senior Transportation Services about their nonprofit providing medical transportation for older adults across 6 communities. Senior Transportation Services operates with 559 volunteer drivers using personal vehicles; volunteers wait and return clients home.

We spoke with Steve and Kerry Boyle about 2-4-1 sports, Hartford Marathon Involvement, and more.

We spoke with Joslyn DeLancey, Vice President of the Connecticut Education Association about how CEA supports educators across Connecticut and removes barriers to teaching and learning. Joslyn talked about the Holiday Bear Project that provides holiday gifts to students.

We spoke with Terri-Ann Snediker from Simsbury-Granby Rotary Club about the Simsbury River Run coming up on the 26th at the Simsbury Meadows.

We spoke with Stacey Charpentier, Executive Director, Connecticut Community For Addiction Recovery about Recovery Walk on September 26 at Bushnell Park in Hartford. This is the 26th year of the Recovery Walk and it is open to anyone to celebrate recovery.

We spoke with Craig Dupre and Mark Picard about Wishes on Wheels hosting a truck convoy and family fun day to support children with life-threatening medical conditions.

We spoke with Brianna Dunlap from the South Park Inn in Hartford. South Park Inn has served the community for four decades, focusing on people with substance abuse and mental health needs while serving a broad spectrum of clients.