Community Access

Terry Grady, Development Officer for Capital for Change, joins us live from the Travelers Championship to share how the organization supports underserved communities across Connecticut.

Shannon Baldassario, Executive Director of MACC Charities, joins us live from the Travelers Championship to talk about the organization’s mission to meet emergency needs and break the cycles of poverty in the Greater Manchester area.

Dino Varelli, founder and CEO of Project Purple, and Daniela Jacobsen, community events manager, joins us live from the Travelers Championship to share the story behind the nonprofit and its mission to fight pancreatic cancer.

Shelly Whitlock-Pope, executive director of Shepard Meadows Equestrian Center, joins us live from The Travelers Championship to share their mission and highlight their annual event!

The Enfield 4th of July Town Celebration is  celebrating 40 years. We spoke with Izzy Post Ruhland, Marketing Director and Committee Member about what is taking place to commemorate the event.  

We spoke with CEO Nikki Maloid, Plymouth Glass and Mirror talks about their event coming up on June 21st.  Connecticut's Glass Experts | Plymouth Glass & Mirror

We spoke with Dee Doolittle Founder/Executive Director of Mitchell Farm Equine Retirement, Inc. talks about how the organization provides a safe and comfortable retirement alternative for aged and infirm horses to live out their lives and to offer educational opportunities on equine welfare.

We spoke with Dr. Abbas Mohammadi, Founder and Clinical Director of Columbia Dental about extractions, dental implants and what's new in orthodontic technology.

We spoke with Christian Marshall-Jones, Marketing and Communications Coordinator from the Connecticut Humane Society about the adoptable pet of the week.

We spoke with Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Town of Newington Bill DeMaio about the two events happening...the "Newington Goes Country" and "Food Truck Friday."

We spoke with President and CEO Nick Caplanson, Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer Nick Statoulas, VP and Residential Loan Officer Bill Anderson about how they are involved in the community and assisting their customers in the current home buying market.

We spoke with Board Chairman Matt Heller about Friends of Feeney being committed to supporting children and families facing hardship after heartbreak and tragedy. Founded by local teacher Eric Feeney, the organization provides direct financial assistance and connects families with community resources to foster hope and healing during life’s most challenging moments.

We spoke with Director of Development Summer Sivetz about Chrysalis Center helping individuals living below the poverty level and struggling with food insecurity, dealing with substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and release from incarceration and homelessness. Our services have grown beyond community support services and case management to include community employment services, community supportive housing...

We spoke with Publicity Chair Katie Daigle about Cromwell Creative District, encompassing the area from Riverfront to Downtown Main Street, promotes economic vitality by celebrating our vibrant history, bolstering our current resources and revealing opportunities for future growth through creative programs, tours, and special events.

We spoke with President and CEO Tim Bartlett about the mission of the YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

We spoke with Founder/President Joe Hanna about Bunkers in Baghdad a not-for-profit charity that collects and sends new and used golf balls, clubs, and equipment to our troops around the world, with a focus on the brave men and women currently serving in combat zones. Bunkers also supplies golf equipment to warriors around the country to aid in the rehabilitation of our injured veterans.

We spoke with CEO Corrianne Chipello about Camp Courant and how they provide a FREE summer camp experience for Hartford children that promotes positive youth development and healthy lifestyle choices through active learning and fun activities. They are the oldest and largest FREE camp in the nation and have entered their 131st year!

We spoke with Craig O'Keefe about "The 60's show" at Seven Angels Theater in Waterbury.  

We spoke with Stephen Morelli from the American Cancer Society about the Relay for Life of Farmington Valley celebrating its 25th Anniversary. To date they have raised $6.5 million dollars for cancer research and programs in CT. This year they are hoping to reach $7 million at their marquee event on May 31st in Avon.

We spoke with President and CEO Bruce Wayne Jeffrey, Boys and Girls Club of Hartford about their upcoming gala, the Great Futures Celebration.

We spoke with Travelers Championship Tournament Director Nathan Grube about the Travelers Championship and the mission behind the golf tournament. 

We spoke with Rhonda Rawlins about the mission of Glastonbury A Better Chance (GABC) is to offer young men of color from underserved communities who have demonstrated ability and good character the opportunity to obtain an excellent education in the town of Glastonbury.

We spoke with Allison and Jennifer Inho about The Angela Marotta Inho Foundation, based in Hartford CT, is a non-profit organization that strives to raise awareness surrounding lung cancer. We are supporting lung cancer research by donating directly to the lung cancer research team at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. Additionally, we use funds to deliver care packages to lung cancer patient...

We spoke with Alzheimer's Association of CT features Development Manager Kim Brey, and Volunteer Caregiver Mary Beth Cronin about the programs and services offered at the organization and their upcoming fundraisers.  

We spoke with Rolanda Jones, Managing Director about her business of event planning, upcoming events and advice to those building black owned businesses.