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Weekly Update Lt Governor Susan Bysiewicz 7 30 20
Today we spoke about the Police Reform Bill, which as of 9am today has not yet been signed. Education: will it be a hybrid year? And safety protocols and guidelines, are we getting complacent?

Big Y’s Love for Local Vendor: E. Cecchi Farms located in Feeding Hills, Massachusetts.
Family owned and operated since 1946 and supply Big Y with the freshest tomatoes, green beans, squash, eggplant, pickles, cucumbers…just to name a few!
All perfect for summer get togethers….simply visit www,mycommunityaccess.com to win a $150 Big Y gift card! Big Y, it’s more than food it’s my Big Y!

Weekly Update with Senator Richard Blumenthal: Stimulus update for August, Energy Assistance, Law Enforcement Reform and more.

The mission of the Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program is to protect the health and safety of
the people of Connecticut. We strive to prevent lead poisoning and promote wellness through education
and a wide range of program activities that relate to lead poisoning prevention, specifically childhood
lead poisoning prevention.
Childhood Lead Poisoning is the most common pediatric public health problem, yet it is entirely
preventable. Once a child has been poisoned, the impairment it may cause is irreversible. Lead harms
children's nervous systems and is associated with reduced IQ, behavioral problems, and learning
disabilities, among other health outcomes. While lead paint in homes built before 1978 continues to be
the most common source of lead exposure, there are other sources of lead that can poison a child or
adult. No amount of lead is safe for the body.

Connecticut Food Bank

The mission of Connecticut Food Bank is to provide nutritious food to people in need.

Connecticut Food Bank is committed to alleviating hunger in Connecticut by providing food resources, raising awareness of the challenges of hunger, and advocating for people who need help meeting basic needs. Connecticut Food Bank partners with the food industry, food growers, donors, and volunteers to distribute nutritious food to people in need. Connecticut Food Bank distributes food through a network of 600 partners and programs in Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, and Windham counties – where nearly 270,000 people struggle with hunger. Last year, Connecticut Food Bank distributed food to help provide 22.5 million meals.

Jason Jakubowski joins Renee DiNino on iHeartCommunities

Foodshare is leading an informed, coordinated response to hunger in Hartford and Tolland counties.

The 37th Annual Foodshare Walk Against Hunger will take place virtually from September 13 - 19, 2020! Online registration and fundraising is open and will remain open until then. Along with our Presenting Sponsor, Stop & Shop, and our hometown team the Hartford Yard Goats, participants are encouraged to find their own 1.5 mile course to walk to raise awareness of and resources for the issue of food insecurity in Hartford and Tolland counties. Funds raised from the Walk help support not only Foodshare but the partner programs that help us serve the growing number of people in Greater Hartford who struggle with hunger.

We will celebrate on social media and continue the traditions of fun, community building, with some special surprises all week long!

Join a team or create your own! It’s easy! Your fundraising efforts will help Foodshare continue to provide relief for people struggling with hunger, as well as support long-term efforts to increase access to healthy food while addressing the underlying issues that contribute to hunger.

Dr Sarit Patel, Chairman of the Board, Starling Physicians talks about Central Connecticut 60 Strong is a public service for folks in their 60s.

A virtual contest just kicked off in Hartford and where we're looking for 12 inspirational seniors to appear on our "Central Connecticut 60 Strong" calendar!

We are looking for Hartford seniors who give back to their community and prioritize their health. Maybe they are fighting a chronic condition or are pursuing a new hobby. Perhaps they are a marathoner or volunteer at their local animal shelter. In the midst of the pandemic, we are looking forward to celebrating the strength and resiliency of Hartford's seniors.

Coronavirus Stimulus Bill, Unemployment, Congressman Lewis, Rev. C.T. Vivian & More
Senator Richard Blumenthal joins Renee DiNino for a very informative conversation recorded Monday morning 7.20.20

With COVID-19 uncertainty upon us, we're rallying our community, moving the celebration online, and starting a new tradition to support our neighbors during our favorite holiday. It’s called the Thankful Turkey. For every Miller Farms turkey (10-12 lb) purchased online for Thanksgiving, one will be donated to a family in need through Foodshare, our local Feeding America food bank partner.

A Fidelco Client True Story: Kirsten and Carley the Guide Dog
As a lawyer working for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Fidelco
client Kirsten B. and her team are working tirelessly to coordinate the national
response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Her guide dog, “Carley,” has been by Kirsten’s
side since 2015. Together, they travel across the country, attend meetings in federal
buildings and the White House, visit the Rockies and hike the mountains of Virginia.