For the People

We're in the thick of back to school season and Labor Day is approaching, so we're connecting with our partners at the CT Dept. of Transportation to review some important safety reminders, and let you in on their upcoming Drive Sober Campaign. We'll also cover a number of other projects our state DOT is heading up. 

We're in the thick of back to school season and Labor Day is approaching, so we're connecting with our partners at the CT Dept. of Transportation to review some important safety reminders, and let you in on their upcoming Drive Sober Campaign. We'll also cover a number of other projects our state DOT is heading up.  Then we'll bring in a couple of representatives from Bridges Healthcare, a regiona...

For the People is reconnecting  with community partners at McCall Behavioral Health Network. We'll talk about how that regional provider was recently accepted into the World Trade Center Health Program, becoming a provider of coordinated behavioral health and primary care services for eligible 9/11 responders and survivors in Connecticut. 

Part 2 our Special Report on eBikes continues with two representatives from UConn Health Waterbury Hospital - one who has been a volunteer medical first responder for decades, along with a nurse who manages of the hospital's Emergency Dept. We'll pick up the conversation detailing their experiences and perspectives as they see eBike, moped, and scooter collisions rapidly escalating across the regi...

In Part 1 of a For the People Special Report is focusing on eBikes with a lot of critical information aimed at parents and those providing eBikes for younger riders, as well as riders who want to be as safe as possible when operating alongside other motor vehicles on Connecticut's roadways. We'll open talking with a Newtown Police officer who will talk about current laws related to eBikes and some...

Today we'll be bringing you a For the People Special Report focusing on eBikes with a lot of critical information aimed at parents and those providing eBikes for younger riders, as well as riders who want to be as safe as possible when operating alongside other motor vehicles on Connecticut's roadways. We'll open talking with a Newtown Police officer who will talk about current laws related to eBi...

Part 2 of our Special Report continues with one of CEDF's own clients, the CEO and founder of Divine Strategic Solutions. This consulting firm partners with nonprofits, municipalities, and mission-driven organizations to strengthen leadership, improve operations, and build long-term sustainability. Our guest has lots of advice to offer for nonprofits regarding practical alternate funding sources,...

Check out the first of a two-part For the People Special Report celebrating National Nonprofit Day by focusing on how nonprofits are diversifying their funding. We called on the VP and CFO at Connecticut's Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF) to explain how her organization not only helps small businesses, but also nonprofits through affordable financing, targeted training, and one-on-one co...

We're connecting with the President of Stamford's Downtown Special Services District to learn the role the agency plays in placemaking and fostering personal connection. Hear how Stamford Downtown is fully engaged in boosting its community's profile and economic potential with creative programs including public art installations, upbeat public block parties, and highlighting the city's many thrivi...

We're connecting with the President of Stamford's Downtown Special Services District to learn the role the agency plays in placemaking and fostering personal connection. Hear how Stamford Downtown is fully engaged in boosting its community's profile and economic potential with creative programs including public art installations, upbeat public block parties, and highlighting the city's many thrivi...

For the People is continuing our monthly series celebrating 2026 - the International Year of the Woman Farmer - with Lori Cochran Dougall of the Westport Farmers Market and the newly formed Connecticut Farmers Market Association. Our engaging discussion is focusing on how farmers markets across the state provide a vital public-facing opportunity for farmers to sell what they grow and produce direc...

The Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers RIDES+ initiative is just one of six inspired grassroots, volunteer programs in need your support. So check out For the People's segment with the IVCG's leader and a passionate volunteer who are looking for others willing to share their rides with folks who need transportation to critical medical appointments.

The Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers RIDES+ initiative is just one of six inspired grassroots, volunteer programs in need your support. So check out our segment with the IVCG's leader and a passionate volunteer who are looking for others willing to share their rides with folks who need transportation to critical medical appointments. Then, we're continuing our monthly series celebrating 2026 - the...

This segment introduces a representative from APEX Community Care - a nonprofit working across several western Connecticut communities advocating for and providing services to people living with HIV/AIDS, mental health and substance use disorders. Find out how APEX is actively promoting education and prevention, while supporting clients' families and loved ones.

Hear from a childhood education expert from The Connecticut Project, which just released findings from the fourth CT RAPID Survey collaboration focusing on early literacy and early relational health. Learn how community members  are participating in daily reading and bonding with their young children, and the challenges some of them face.

For the People recently learned about the UnGroup Society - a forward-thinking, community action network that develops, promotes, and supports collaboration and unity to reduce gun violence for all residents of Waterbury and beyond. So tune in as we talk with the UnGroup Society's leader about the important work they're doing.

For the People recently learned about the UnGroup Society - a forward-thinking, community action network that develops, promotes, and supports collaboration and unity to reduce gun violence for all residents of Waterbury and beyond. So tune in as we talk with the UnGroup Society's leader about the important work they're doing. Then we'll introduce a childhood education expert from The Connecticut...

For the People is catching up with cARTie - and it will be so much easier now that they've expanded from their rolling gallery and activity bus to their very own brick and mortar location in Westville Village. We'll hear about, and invite you to be part of the entire new line-up of activities cARTie will be offering, so stick around and check it out!

We're introducing a new community partner - the Rock the Walls Foundation. This nonprofit is creating one of the nation’s most comprehensive resource hubs for survivors of domestic abuse by uniting critical education, support, and healing in one safe, welcoming community — powered by music and advocacy. 

For the People is bringing you the next segment of our monthly series celebrating 2026 - The International Year of the Woman Farmer. We're visiting with the mother / daughter team of Diana Paproski and Stephanie Paproski-Kearns, who help support the thriving agritourism and innovative diversity of services provided by Castle Hill Farm. 

For the People opens with the next segment of our monthly series celebrating 2026 - The International Year of the Woman Farmer. We'll be visiting with the mother / daughter team of Diana Paproski and Stephanie Paproski-Kearns, who help support the thriving agritourism and innovative diversity of services provided by Castle Hill Farm.  Then we're introducing a new community partner - the Rock the W...

For the People is sewing seeds of excitement as we help celebrate our state's 116th Plant Science Day. We'll chat with the Director of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station to find out why this long-running free public activity is so popular, along with a few other important environmental and health related projects being conducted by Experiment Station scientists.

In this report, For the People is talking with a stuntman at @TrumbullBMX who is seeing a whole new world of opportunity for alternately abled, neurodivergent, and sight compromised young people, by introducing them to the world of BMX racing.

We're hitting the road to Trumbull to meet a trio of representatives at the Thrive Wellness Center to discuss how this nonprofit is taking an amazingly holistic approach to anyone facing cancer - as well as providing guidance and support for their loved ones.

We're hitting the road to Trumbull for our first segment to meet a trio of representatives at the Thrive Wellness Center to discuss how this nonprofit is taking an amazingly holistic approach to anyone facing cancer - as well as providing guidance and support for their loved ones. Then we'll hang around Trumbull and talk with a stuntman who is seeing a whole new world of opportunity for alternatel...