Community Access

We spoke with Jenni Marlow, Director of Giving and Relationships, about how Companion Pet Rescue saves dogs and puppies from underserved and impoverished southern communities, how to adopt, foster, and volunteer with CPR, and upcoming events.

We spoke with Lorine Zdanowski, Owner and Founder of Gut Instinct Health Coaching, about how people with IBS and digestive issues can get rid of bloating, boost energy, improve sleep and thrive at work and home by improving their gut health.

We spoke with Rebecca Mann, Executive Director at Firefly Meadow Service Dogs Inc., about how the organization trains canines to help individuals with disabilities.

We spoke with Carol Vassar about how Spotty Dog Rescue rescues abused, abandoned, and neglected dogs and places them into loving homes and how people can adopt, foster, or volunteer. 

We spoke with Roy Sasenaraine, Chief Operating Officer, about Aware Recovery Care's all-inclusive in-home addiction treatment program designed for long-term recovery. 

We spoke with Sally Larsen, founder of KindlyListed.com, about the community-driven directory that connects individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and developmental disabilities to inclusive, accessible businesses and resources in Connecticut.

We spoke with Paul Levin about how to document and report suspect neglect in nursing homes, what to record, importance of medical records, who to speak to, and when to involve an attorney. 

We spoke with lead vocalist, keyboardist, and original member, Lonnie Jordan, and manager and producer, Jerry Goldstein, from the band War about the group's first holiday song, (Yes It’s) Christmas. 

We spoke with Michele Morcey about how Brass City Harvest works with Connecticut farmers to provide fresh, locally grown food to Waterbury residents and those in surrounding towns.

We spoke with Jason Fontaine about the upcoming Boars Head Festival at the Shrine of Saint Anne in Waterbury. 

We spoke with Dr. Abbas Mohammadi about prosthetic teeth, regenerative dentistry, and bionic mastication of teeth.

We spoke with Paul Levin from Connecticut Injury Firm LLC about why nursing home injuries happen, such as understaffing, care plan failures, and behind-the-scenes factors, and Connecticut resident rights in these situations.

We spoke with Chef Ray Gennaro about the CT Food and Fire Project and his mission to donate gourmet meals to fire and police departments and hospitals to show appreciation for the heroes who protect us every day. 

We spoke with Andrew Robbin, Director of Learning and Social Impact, about how the Hartford Symphony Orchestra uses the power of music to connect, educate, and inspire people across schools, health care facilities, and community spaces.

We spoke with CREED guitarist Mark Tremonti about the upcoming concert at Mohegan Sun, his family, singing Sinatra and his Christmas music! 

We spoke with Paul Levin from the Connecticut Injury Firm LLC about warning signs of nursing home neglect and the firm's commitment to providing injured people with competent and aggressive legal representation.

We spoke with Ashley McClain, director and founder of Beyond the Horizon, about the organization's adaptive and sensory-friendly programming for individuals with disabilities and their families to make everyone feel supported, empowered, and understood.

We spoke with Amy McKenna, Director of Operations, and Steven Jeske, Owner and Nurse Practitioner, about the services provided by Highland Caregivers such as companionship, personal care, help around the house, transportation, and even 24-hour live-in support if needed to support the independence and dignity of loved ones.

We spoke with Alicia Witt about her full length holiday album "I think I'm Spending Christmas With You" and her 17 date "Spending Christmas with Alicia Witt" Tour. 

We spoke with Amanda Sirica about the Toys for Tots Toy Drive at Westfarms Mall on Saturday, December 13, from 9 a.m. to noon. 

We spoke with Jeff Dorman, Founder of the Feeding Families Foundation, and Michael Pollack, Local Artist & Founder of New Haven Pizza Club, about how the foundation supports families of children in hospital by providing meals for parents, cakes for patients, and weekly pizza deliveries.

We spoke with Co-Authors, Kathryn Mucciacciaro and Roberto Mucciacciaro, about their children's book Dreams Need Time to Grow. 

We spoke with Founder and CEO of Brave Enough to Fail, about how the organization prepares tomorrow's leaders and gives students the confidence and actionable steps to achieve their biggest dreams.

We spoke with  Dan McMahon, Goodspeed Musicals’ Director of Marketing, about the heartwarming holiday show, White Christmas, and upcoming shows in the 2026 season.

We spoke with Rebecka Jones, a longtime cast member who is playing The Ghost of Christmas Past, about the upcoming show at Hartford Stage, A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas from November 22 to December 28, 2025.