On this week’s program, host Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore speaks with Latisha Belin. Both Lisa and Latisha have a special connection to Hallie House for Women and Children in Middletown.  This is where Lisa started her career in 1997 and where Latisha found the support and help she needed for her substance abuse issues.  Fast forward to today and Lisa is now President and CEO of The Connection and Latisha is 23-years clean and sober and working for the organization as a women’s recovery navigator.  You won’t want to miss her amazing story of how she went from a life of crime and drugs, to a job in which she can now give back to other women who are struggling with substance abuse issues.  This is truly an amazing story of two people who have come full circle. 

On this week's program, hosts Ann Baldwin and Lisa DeMatteis Lepore speak with Gary Steck, Chief Executive Officer of Wellmore Behavioral Health. Gary talks about how caring for those with mental health, substance abuse, recovery and support services has changed during the COVID Pandemic and how organizations like Wellmore and The Connection have had to adjust to meet the growing needs of their clients. From telehealth to mobile treatment sites, hear how non-profits in our state are working together to make sure that people are getting the treatment that they need, when they need it.

On this week’s program, hosts Ann Baldwin and Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore speak with Sherrie Weaver, Program Director of Women & Children Services at The Connection.  We talk about Hallie House in Middletown and Mother’s Retreat in Groton, residential treatment facilities for pregnant and parenting women who desire to live a clean and sober life. Programs that are and near and dear to Lisa’s heart, as she was instrumental in starting these programs, when she first started working with The Connection years ago.  Hear how these programs have grown and evolved over the years, as well as some of the real life success stories of how women and their families, as well as our communities have benefited from providing these amazing services. 
Tune in Sunday!

On this week’s program, hosts Ann Baldwin and Lisa DeMatteis-Lepore speak with Molly Satalino, Assistant Clinical Director of Outpatient Programing for Connecticut Mental Health Affiliates (CMHA).  As many non-profit behavioral health providers have had to implement telehealth visits during this time of COVID-19, both Molly and Lisa talk about how that is working for their clients who are struggling with various mental health and substance abuse issues and are in danger of relapse.
Keeping folks on the road to recovery can difficult, especially during these challenging times, but help is available.

On this week’s program, Ann Baldwin and Beth Connor welcome Brad Palazzo, Director of Community Impact for Comcast. Since the Covid 19 outbreak, the world has been a different place, socially and financially.  During this time, Comcast is doing its best to help those in need stay connected through their “Internet Essentials” program, designed to keep connectivity affordable and possible.  It’s just one of many programs that Comcast is offering as a way to help the community during this unprecedented time.  
We’ll also discuss the 3rd Annual Community Links Golf Tournament fundraiser, happening on Monday, August 17th at Great River Golf Club in Milford.  For more information, log onto www.theconnectioninc.org 

On this week’s program, Ann Baldwin and Beth Connor welcome Brad Palazzo, Director of Community Impact for Comcast. Since the Covid 19 outbreak, the world has been a different place, socially and financially.  During this time, Comcast is doing its best to help those in need stay connected through their “Internet Essentials” program, designed to keep connectivity affordable and possible.  It’s just one of many programs that Comcast is offering as a way to help the community during this unprecedented time.  
We’ll also discuss the 3rd Annual Community Links Golf Tournament fundraiser, happening on Monday, August 17th at Great River Golf Club in Milford.  For more information, log onto www.theconnectioninc.org 

On this week’s program, Ann Baldwin and Lisa DeMatteis-
Lepore, welcome Gina Luongo O’Connell (Cookie) to the show!
Gina is not only Lisa’s best friend, she is an amazing woman
with many talents, one of which is being a stand-up-comedian.
The Connection is honored to have her as the emcee for their
3rd Annual Community Links Golf Tournament fundraiser on
Monday, August 17th at Great River Golf Club in Milford. Gina
talks about her belief in supporting nonprofits and why she is
donating her talents to this great event. She talks about the
time that it takes to prepare her “schtick”, as well as why it is
important to give back to organizations, especially during the
COVID pandemic. For more information on how to sponsor, or
sign up for the golf tournament go to HERE

On this week’s program, Ann Baldwin and Lisa DeMatteis-
Lepore, welcome Gina Luongo O’Connell (Cookie) to the show!
Gina is not only Lisa’s best friend, she is an amazing woman
with many talents, one of which is being a stand-up-comedian.
The Connection is honored to have her as the emcee for their
3rd Annual Community Links Golf Tournament fundraiser on
Monday, August 17th at Great River Golf Club in Milford. Gina
talks about her belief in supporting nonprofits and why she is
donating her talents to this great event. She talks about the
time that it takes to prepare her “schtick”, as well as why it is
important to give back to organizations, especially during the
COVID pandemic. For more information on how to sponsor, or
sign up for the golf tournament go to HERE

On this week’s program, Ann Baldwin and Beth Connor from
The Connection share some exciting news about two great
events benefitting The Connection. Pam Minish from the CFA
Society - Hartford talks about their the CFA Society’s Virtual
Corporate 5K from July 27th to July 31st. The first 500 people to
register get a tech shirt.
And on August 17th, The Connection is holding their 3rd Annual
Community Links Golf Tournament at Great River Golf Club in
Milford. We talk to Jeff Velleca, one of the golf committee
members, about all that this tournament has to offer. This
event will fill up soon, so visit Link to Event

On this week’s program, Ann Baldwin and Beth Connor from
The Connection share some exciting news about two great
events benefitting The Connection. Pam Minish from the CFA
Society - Hartford talks about their the CFA Society’s Virtual
Corporate 5K from July 27th to July 31st. The first 500 people to
register get a tech shirt.
And on August 17th, The Connection is holding their 3rd Annual
Community Links Golf Tournament at Great River Golf Club in
Milford. We talk to Jeff Velleca, one of the golf committee
members, about all that this tournament has to offer. This
event will fill up soon, so visit Link to Event