Community Access

We spoke with Olivia Dudley, Director of Program Operations, and Rasheeda Wright, Juvenile Justice Team Leader for Waterbury Youth Services, about their 27th Annual Back to School Rally on Thursday, August 22nd as well as their mission to guide youth to discover their unique talents and potential for success --- one life at a time.

We spoke with Mary Young, Program Director and Treasurer of the Upper Albany Neighborhood Collaborative, about the organization's mission to empower the residents of Upper Albany through the establishment of block clubs, job initiatives, educational programs, youth council and initiatives and economic development.

We spoke with Deborah Van Steenbergen, Founder and President of Quilts That Care, along with Maura Yerger, Vice President, about their organization that makes and donates quilts to cancer patients at 20 local Connecticut facilities.

We spoke with Jenn McCulloch, Assistant Director of the Hometown Foundation, about the Dream Ride Experience coming to Farmington, Connecticut Friday, August 23rd through Sunday, August 25th.

We spoke with Dr. Abbas Mohammadi of Columbia Dental about his journey to success in the dental field and how he openedhis first private practice "for fun." Dr. Mohammadi shares tips on how to maintain dental health throughout the warm summer months and more.

We spoke with Donna Finneran, Founder and President of the Brian O'Connell Homeless Project, about starting the Brian O'Connell Homeless Foundation in honor of her twin brother, Brian O'Connell, who passed away while homeless. Donna makes and delivers "Brian Bags" to the homeless every day.

We spoke with Donovan and Isha Bell of Lion's Den Vegetarian Restaurant about what it's like to own a local business in Connecticut as well as the opening of their second location in Hartford.

We spoke to Julia Pistell, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Sea Tea Improv, as well as Allie Rivera, Instructor and Performer, about their mission to present high-quality, affordable, original entertainment to a diverse audience. By providing opportunities and a home for comedians and performers, they cultivate an inclusive comedy community and springboard top regional talent to a national level.

President and CEO Nick Caplanson of Dime Bank and Molly Devanney, President and CEO of Highland Park Market Today’s interview will focus on serving the community working with local businesses and business owners.