For the People

This morning John Voket and the award-winning For the People highlights the important work of a relatively new nonprofit bringing critical information to our state and communities - the Connecticut Health Investigative team.

Then we'll discuss a unique health-related issue - removing unwanted tattoos - with a patient and surgical specialist who is using the latest FDA approved laser procedure for successful tattoo removal.

Finally, we'll touch base with Assisted Living Services to talk about what they offer to help folks age in place - and bring in the president of the CT Association for Healthcare at Home to talk about their upcoming Annual Conference and Exhibition Expo.

This morning John Voket and the award-winning For the People encores a trio of previously recorded segments starting with Chelsea Groton Bank -promoting financial literacy absolutely free through Chelsea University.

Then we'll replay our latest visit with the Aspetuck Land Trust - while boosting environmental sustainability through initiatives like its 'Pollinator Pathways' and 'Green Corridor' programs.

And we'll close revisiting Sunshine Wheels, a first of its kind program in the state designed to improve non-emergency medical transportation for those who depend on it most.

This morning John Voket and the award-winning For the People will help clarify why business executives and technology professionals should plan to attend the October 15 North East Annual Cybersecurity Summit.

Then you'll hear how an inspiring team from Family ReEntry is turning young people coming out of incarceration into productive, community-minded citizens.

And we'll close reminding you about the final 2019 Connecticut Walk to End Lupus - and learn about some of the resources and cutting edge research being funded by the organization.

This morning John Voket and the award-winning For the People will touch base with Connecticut's groundbreaking Partnership for Long-Term Care & tell you how the agency can help you plan for future long-term care needs without depleting all of your assets.

Then we'll head to the Valley Community Foundation (VCF) to learn how they're promoting private philanthropy to address long-term public good in the lower Naugatuck Valley.. 

Finally, we welcome an inspiring team from the nonprofit Alexander Jordan Jamieson Foundation, which is fighting the battle against clinical depression and suicide through music by providing lessons and instruments to young people battling depression.

This morning, John Voket and the award-winning For the People will be previewing an event we support every year - it's the 32nd Annual Bigelow Tea Community Challenge. We'll check in with Cindi Bigelow for details and meet two of the recipient nonprofits that will benefit with your participation.

Then we'll welcome the director of the Connecticut Women's Education And Legal Fund to learn how this organization is advocating for and empowering women and girls in Connecticut - and meet two honorees of the October 1, One Woman Makes a Difference Annual Awards Dinner.

John Voket and the award-winning For the People welcomes back Ability Beyond to discuss how that statewide agency is serving adults with disabilities across Connecticut - and to invite you to Ability Beyond's benefit golf and tennis tournament event Monday in Danbury. 

Then we'll hear from one of the founders of the CT DCF Dads Matter Too Community Day - Saturday, September 28 at Waterbury's Police Activity League. It's all about educating, informing, and empowering fathers and father figures while strengthening and increasing their roles in the lives of children.

And finally, we'll get the low down on this year's UConn’s Native Plants and Pollinators Conference and tell you about planned presentations featuring current science-based research and information on supporting pollinators in managed landscapes.

This morning, John Voket and the award-winning For the People helps the Connecticut River Conservancy round up hundreds of volunteers needed for this year's Source to Sea river clean-up; welcomes New Horizons as they unveil their first in the state Sunshine Wheels medical transport program - hears why the idea was such a hit with their funder; then wraps inviting you to pump up your financial knowhow with free online programs from Chelsea Groton Bank.

This morning, we're heading to Oxford and the new offices of New England Young at Heart , a community resource agency serving aging adults and their families - and hear how they're expanding many new social and educational programs for all ages.

Then we'll visit with a couple of health and human resource experts to talk about stress - particularly how stress affects you as an employee - and how that employee stress affects you as an employer.

And we'll close inviting you to be part of the New Haven Adult & Continuing Education Centers "No Excuses - March for Education" on September 26 - bringing awareness to opportunities  available to residents through adult education programs across the state.

This morning were going to talk about one of the premier veterans service agencies in our region - Homes for the Brave - and invite you to help support their important work by taking the Step Up for the Brave Stair Climb Challenge at Webster Bank Arena Sept. 14.

Then we'll touch base with a couple of representatives from the Alzheimer's Association CT Chapter about supports and services available to individuals and caregivers,  new research, and invite you to one of the upcoming Walks to End Alzheimer's.

And we'll close with the co-founder of Site Projects New Haven, a nonprofit that commissions world­ class public artworks, programming, and events to enhance New Haven's cultural heritage and diversity. And we'll invite you to their free 15th anniversary celebration coming up September 15.

This morning we're going to hear about Abilis a nonprofit that's been serving the disabled and developmentally challenged in Fairfield County for nearly 70 years. We'll hear about expansion plans, programs, and events like their second annual Dancing Stars of Greenwich supporting the agency's efforts.

Then we'll pop over to New Haven's Edgerton Park to chat up the co-president and organizer of the September 7 CT Folk Fest & Green Expo offering tons of great music, vendors and education stations offering information about making your home, community and our state more environmentally sustainable.

And we'll close with a victims services specialist from Mothers Against Drunk Driving to remind you about the important work MADD does year-round - and about two upcoming Walk Like MADD events happening soon in Fairfield and Branford.