For the People

For the People

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For the People episodes

  • CatalystCT 'Amplifying Resident Voices' Project
    We're reconnecting with For the People community partner CatalystCT to tout their “Amplifying Resident Voices” project - a collaboration with Fairfield University’s Center for Social Impact and PT Partners - which is expanding on previous research and will assess, design, and implement evidence-based solutions to persistent community violence. 
    20 min
  • CatalystCT 'Amplifying Resident Voices' Project - Greater Bridgeport Symphony 80th Season Preview - EnergizeCT Community Partnership initiative
    We're reconnecting with For the People community partner CatalystCT to tout their “Amplifying Resident Voices” project - a collaboration with Fairfield University’s Center for Social Impact and PT Partners - which is expanding on previous research and will assess, design, and implement evidence-based solutions to persistent community violence. 

    Then we'll connect with the Greater Bridgeport Symphony's Board President trumpeting  the symphony's upcoming concert - which is being held in a brand new venue, and will include a number of ways to engage both musically, and creatively with greater Bridgeport's rich cultural offerings.

    And we'll close with EnergizeCT, discussing their Community Partnership initiative - a collaboration with local organizations to connect with and educate residents and business owners about energy efficiency programs available with Energize Connecticut Sponsors.
    58 min
  • PACE - People's Action for Clean Energy
    Meet the leader from from PACE - People's Action for Clean Energy. Learn more about how PACE is working throughout Connecticut to promote the development of alternative, renewable sources of energy and encourage others to join in on the conversation.
    13 min
  • Domestic Violence Awareness Month Series: CCADV
    The third and final segment in our Domestic Violence Awareness Month series featuring the leader of the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence - the agency that helps support a wide network of domestic and interpersonal violence prevention agencies, shelters, judicial navigator programs and a statewide hotline and text service so you or someone you know in a toxic relationship can get the help they need to get out.
    21 min
  • CT Foodshare
    We are reconnecting with CT Foodshare on the important topic of food insecurity. With the federal government shutdown taking its toll on food support programs for our most fragile and needy neighbors, we'll talk about how easy it is for you to help through food contributions, volunteering, or by turning your donated dollar into $5, $7, even $10 of nutritious food.
    20 min
  • CT Foodshare - Domestic Violence Awareness Month Series: CCADV - People's Action for Clean Energy (PACE)
    First, we are reconnecting with CT Foodshare on the important topic of food insecurity. With the federal government shutdown poised to throw food support programs for our most fragile and needy neighbors into overdrive, we'll talk about how easy it is for you to help through food contributions, volunteering, or by turning your donated dollar into $5, $7, even $10 worth of nutritious food.

    Then we'll bring you the third and final segment in our Domestic Violence Awareness Month series featuring the leader of the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence  (CCADV) - the agency that helps support a wide network of domestic and interpersonal violence prevention agencies, shelters, judicial navigator programs and a statewide hotline and text service so you or someone you know in a toxic relationship can get the help they need to get out.

    And we'll close chatting with the leader of PACE - People's Action for Clean Energy. Learn more about how PACE is working throughout Connecticut to promote the development of alternative, renewable sources of energy and how they are encouraging others to join the conversation.
    57 min
  • Domestic Violence Awareness Month Series Pt. 2: The Center
    Are you - or do you know an interpersonal violence survivor in western Connecticut looking for help? For the People's Domestic Violence Awareness Month series continues, this time highlighting The Center for Empowerment & Education - an agency bringing interpersonal violence prevention education, front line response, and support to thousands across central western Connecticut for over 50 years!
    15 min
  • The Thomas Merton Family Center
    Meet the leader of the Thomas Merton Family Center in Bridgeport, currently serving thousands of individuals and families each year through their soup kitchen, food pantry, and supportive community programs. Find out how your help might just be just a PBJ away!
    22 min
  • Impact Fairfield County
    Our For the People partners at Impact Fairfield County are touting their Fall Kick-off November 5th for members - and to invite qualifying nonprofits to apply for their current round of grants. Learn how this collective giving organization is empowering women of Fairfield County in local philanthropy - and what a difference those contributions are making in our own neighborhoods.
    18 min
  • Impact Fairfield County - The Thomas Merton Family Center - Domestic Violence Awareness Month Series: The Center
    Today, our For the People partners at Impact Fairfield County will join us touting their Fall Kick-off November 5th for members and those who want to be - along with inviting qualifying nonprofits to apply for their current round of grants. Learn how this collective giving organization is empowering women of Fairfield County in local philanthropy - and what a difference those contributions are making in our own neighborhoods.

    Then we'll connect with the leader of the Thomas Merton Family Center in Bridgeport. Listen and learn how this vital organization is addressing food insecurity, homelessness and highlighting innovative ways Bridgeport area neighbors are helping one another.

    And we'll wrap with the second segment in our Domestic Violence Awareness Month series featuring The Center for Empowerment & Education, bringing prevention education and front line response and support to thousands across central western Connecticut.
    58 min

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The award-winning 'For the People', produced by John Voket, focuses on issues related to aging, veterans, youth, education, health and human services, public safety, workforce and consumer issues…