For the People

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket welcomes state OPM Secretary Ben Barnes, talking about FightFraud.ct.gov, a brand new website where residents and state employees can go to help fight fraud, waste and abuse. Then we'll continue our focus on the opioid epidemic sweeping Connecticut with MCCA, one of the state's leading providers of addiction recovery services. And we'll wrap showcasing an exciting partnership between Alexion Pharmaceuticals and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the 'Here in New Haven' charitable giving initiative.

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket welcomes state OPM Secretary Ben Barnes, talking about FightFraud.ct.gov, a brand new website where residents and state employees can go to help fight fraud, waste and abuse. Then we'll continue our focus on the opioid epidemic sweeping Connecticut with MCCA, one of the state's leading providers of addiction recovery services. And we'll wrap showcasing an exciting partnership between Alexion Pharmaceuticals and The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the 'Here in New Haven' charitable giving initiative.

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket checks in with US Senator Chris Murphy for a quick-moving chat covering the President's State of the Union Address, misconceptions about the fight against ISIS, as well as progress on gun violence and mental health reforms. Then we'll transition to the decidedly lighter subject of puppies - that's right - puppies, with a trio of representatives from Guiding Eyes for the Blind. And we'll wrap introducing you to a grassroots nonprofit borne out of the tragedy of a lost child, with the founder of One Innocent Life.

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket checks in with US Senator Chris Murphy for a quick-moving chat covering the President's State of the Union Address, misconceptions about the fight against ISIS, as well as progress on gun violence and mental health reforms. Then we'll transition to the decidedly lighter subject of puppies - that's right - puppies, with a trio of representatives from Guiding Eyes for the Blind. And we'll wrap introducing you to a grassroots nonprofit borne out of the tragedy of a lost child, with the founder of One Innocent Life.

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket will invite you to the next 'Open Studios' at the New Britain Artist's Coop. We'll take a radio tour of Adam's House, providing no cost bereavement support and unique residential recovery for families after the loss of a parent. And we'll wrap up with the Human Services Council - talking about how Connecticut is among national leaders in promoting equality among LGBT persons.

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket will invite you to the next 'Open Studios' at the New Britain Artist's Coop. We'll take a radio tour of Adam's House, providing no cost bereavement support and unique residential recovery for families after the loss of a parent. And we'll wrap up with the Human Services Council - talking about how Connecticut is among national leaders in promoting equality among LGBT persons.

Why is former US Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin reaching out to adults in Connecticut about vaccines? And why are there so many inland projects being underwritten to help protect Long Island Sound? This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket answers those questions as well as replaying another segment about The Community Fund for Women & Girls - the second oldest women’s endowment in the state, and focusing on eight key programs being funded during its 20th Anniversary year.

Why is former US Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin reaching out to adults in Connecticut about vaccines? And why are there so many inland projects being underwritten to help protect Long Island Sound? This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket answers those questions as well as replaying another segment about The Community Fund for Women & Girls - the second oldest women’s endowment in the state, and focusing on eight key programs being funded during its 20th Anniversary year.

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket talks to U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissioner Marietta Robinson about the new 'Anchor It!' campaign to help educate and prevent tragedies caused by unanchored furniture. Then we'll learn about Best Buddies - a volunteer movement creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for youths and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). And we'll wrap discussing the money you give to do good, unpacking some of the high points of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's annual report, 'Giving in Connecticut.' to try and learn how all all this giving is making a difference.

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket talks to U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissioner Marietta Robinson about the new 'Anchor It!' campaign to help educate and prevent tragedies caused by un-anchored furniture. Then we'll learn about Best Buddies - a volunteer movement creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for youths and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). And we'll wrap discussing the money you give to do good, unpacking some of the high points of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's annual report, 'Giving in Connecticut.' to try and learn how all all this giving is making a difference.