We spoke with President and CEO Nick Caplanson, Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer Nick Statoulas, VP and Residential Loan Officer Bill Anderson about how they are involved in the community and assisting their customers in the current home buying market.

We spoke with Board Chairman Matt Heller about Friends of Feeney being committed to supporting children and families facing hardship after heartbreak and tragedy. Founded by local teacher Eric Feeney, the organization provides direct financial assistance and connects families with community resources to foster hope and healing during life’s most challenging moments.

We spoke with Director of Development Summer Sivetz about Chrysalis Center helping individuals living below the poverty level and struggling with food insecurity, dealing with substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and release from incarceration and homelessness. Our services have grown beyond community support services and case management to include community employment services, community supportive housing, recovery services, and affordable housing.

We spoke with Publicity Chair Katie Daigle about Cromwell Creative District, encompassing the area from Riverfront to Downtown Main Street, promotes economic vitality by celebrating our vibrant history, bolstering our current resources and revealing opportunities for future growth through creative programs, tours, and special events.

We spoke with President and CEO Tim Bartlett about the mission of the YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

We spoke with Founder/President Joe Hanna about Bunkers in Baghdad a not-for-profit charity that collects and sends new and used golf balls, clubs, and equipment to our troops around the world, with a focus on the brave men and women currently serving in combat zones. Bunkers also supplies golf equipment to warriors around the country to aid in the rehabilitation of our injured veterans.

We spoke with CEO Corrianne Chipello about Camp Courant and how they provide a FREE summer camp experience for Hartford children that promotes positive youth development and healthy lifestyle choices through active learning and fun activities. They are the oldest and largest FREE camp in the nation and have entered their 131st year!

We spoke with Craig O'Keefe about "The 60's show" at Seven Angels Theater in Waterbury.

We spoke with Stephen Morelli from the American Cancer Society about the Relay for Life of Farmington Valley celebrating its 25th Anniversary. To date they have raised $6.5 million dollars for cancer research and programs in CT. This year they are hoping to reach $7 million at their marquee event on May 31st in Avon.

We spoke with President and CEO Bruce Wayne Jeffrey, Boys and Girls Club of Hartford about their upcoming gala, the Great Futures Celebration.