Community Access

We spoke with Dime Bank President and CEO Nick Caplanson and Corporate Officer Ashlee Bownas about cash management services that Dime Bank offers. 

We spoke with CT Wolcott Dog Pound Animal Control Officer Roslyn Nenninger about animal adoption in Connecticut.

We spoke with Gifts of Love Executive Director Lisa Gray about homelessness and food insecurity. 

We spoke with the Community Dining Room Fundraising Coordinator Patrick Hackett about the Community Dining Room and the impact they make in Connecticut.

We spoke with CT Department of Children and Families Commissioner Jodi Hill-Tilly and two other guests about foster homes and the need for more foster homes in Connecticut. 

We spoke with Founder Shonya Harrison about providing food for animals. No animal left unfed helps pet owners with pet food, pet supplies, medical grants and community resources.

We spoke with CEO Janet Stolfi Alfano about the CT Diaper Bank. The CT Diaper Bank is providing diapers for babies.

We spoke with Director Gerri Griswold about the White Memorial Conservation Center and nature conservation. 

We spoke with KV Foundation Board Member William Maag about the KV Foundation and suicide prevention month. 

We spoke with Travelers Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Andy Bessette, and Tournament Director Nathan Grube. The Travelers Championship was a big success that raised a record amount of money for charities. 

Chazz “the cream puff man” stopped by the studio to bring Allison a Big E cream puff and tell our listeners all about the Big E going on from 9/13-9/29!

We spoke with Nick Caplanson and Chuck Maynard about Dime Bank. There are a lot of great options available for individuals at Dime Bank. Nick and Chuck share more on why Dime Bank sponsors many local events. 

We spoke with President and CEO of CT Foodshare Jason Jakubowski about food insecurity in Connecticut. There are great options available for residents who are struggling to eat. Connecticut Foodshare wants to help anyone who needs help. 

We spoke with President and CEO of the Ct Special Olympics, Mike Mason and Global Messenger, Albert Lognan about special olympics in Connecticut. There are many great programs and services for people with special needs in Connecticut.

We spoke with Senior Director of Education, Mark Hedrick and Jason Russell, JMR Staffing CEO, about Oak Hill school. Oak Hill offers great opportunities for students with disabilities. Partner with Oak Hill through a local fundraiser coming up. 

The 2nd Annual Butler Family Foundation Golf Tournament will take place at the Stanley Golf Course on Monday, September 30th. This event offers participants the opportunity to enjoy a challenging round of golf while supporting the foundation’s charitable endeavors and giving back to the community.

We spoke with Derek Brown, President of Call Before You Dig, Inc., a FREE service to anyone excavating within the state of Connecticut. Call Before You Dig service enables excavators to obtain information on the location of underground utility pipes and cables in the area of the proposed work site. 

We spoke with Michelle Pincince, Connecticut Education Director, East Division, of the Connecticut Anti-Defamation League (ADL), about how the ADL's No Place For Hate Program combats bullying, bias, and prejudice through educational programming.

We spoke with Dr. Amanda Swan, Owner of Swan Integrative Health and Wellness , about how her practice combines conventional medical approaches with holistic health practices to empower patients to feel their best and to optimize their health so that they can share their light with the world.

We spoke with Christine Faressa, President and Founder of Sun, Moon & Stars about her mission to provide families with children on the Autism Spectrum with opportunities to participate in activities, events and programs while building a strong community within Greater Watertown and surrounding areas.

We spoke with Dr. James Cardon from Hartford Healthcare and Adria Giordano, Executive Director of the American Heart Association, about the upcoming 2024 Greater Hartford Heart Walk taking place on Saturday, September 7, as well as heart disease and heart health in general.

We spoke with Bradley Hoffman, Owner/President of Hoffman Auto Group, about the upcoming Michael Simmons Music Festival , a fundraiser in support of “Friends of Michael," the foundation that Bradley and Kathy Hoffman set up for their son, Michael.

We spoke with Jenn Humphrey, Founder of Brass City Rescue Alliance, about the Woof! There It Is! Comedy Night Fundraiser on Saturday, August 24th at the Southington Elks Lodge.

We spoke with Pastor AJ Johnson, Owner at THE HAT HOUSE , the flagship store of Brothers Johnson 1929 Hat Co. located in the heart of Hartford, Connecticut.

We spoke with Jenn McCulloch, Assistant Director of the Hometown Foundation , about the Dream Ride Experience coming to Farmington, Connecticut Friday, August 23rd through Sunday, August 25th.