For the People

We're connecting with ConnCORP - the Connecticut Community Outreach Revitalization Program - which is focused on economic development and providing opportunities to New Haven’s underserved residents. ConnCORP just launched its 'State of Black Business' survey, so we'll explain how you can participate - and why it's so important. 

We're keeping things flowing with our first segment, as we visit the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (COG) to continue our series about the ongoing Kinneytown Dam removal project. How could the removal of one deteriorating dam have regional - even global environmental implications? Tune in and find out.

We're keeping things flowing with our first segment, as we visit the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (COG) to continue our series about the ongoing Kinneytown Dam removal project. How could the removal of one deteriorating dam have regional - even global environmental implications? Stay tuned and find out. Then, we're connecting with ConnCORP - the Connecticut Community Outreach Revitaliza...

We're continuing our regular visits with CT Foodshare. How is the current state of affairs impacting hunger in our state, who are the ones most at risk for hunger insecurity, and what can you do to try and help as many of our kids and families access a sufficient and nutritious supply of food? We'll unpack these issues and more - stay tuned.

Check out what the leader of the CCM Foundation for Youth has to say about supporting and advising on strategies related to Young People First and the associated crisis of youth disconnection in the state's educational system. You'll learn how declining education funding at the state level has resulted in a negative impact on taxpayers at the local level. 

Meet Kids Helping Kids - an organization that has inspired over 1,500 students to participate in youth-led service projects in their communities. Their upcoming 'Hope Day' mental health fair is bringing together numerous mental health resources - so, we'll tell you all about it, and how to get involved!

We're leading off with two important segments focusing on Connecticut's young people, and starting with Kids Helping Kids - an organization that has inspired over 1,500 students to participate in youth-led service projects in their communities. Their upcoming 'Hope Day' mental health fair is bringing together numerous mental health resources - so, we'll tell you all about it. Then, we'll chat with...

Get to know our partners from the Thin Line Peer Support Team - which is working hard providing one-on-one connections to help our first responders and military service members address issues including depression and PTSD. Tune in and find out how you can help by sponsoring or playing in their upcoming golf tournament!

For the People is circling back with AARP Connecticut to unpack some of the most important elements of the organization's 2025 Legislative Agenda. These are not just initiatives that are important to older residents, so stay tuned and learn how these issues impact you.

CT NOFA's 43rd Winter Conference is coming up, featuring a series of virtual workshops  in the lead up to a full day, in-person gathering and celebration on March 1. So, we're connecting with NOFA's leader to learn all about it and tell you how to get involved.

CT NOFA's 43rd Winter Conference is coming up, featuring a series of virtual workshops February 25-27 in the lead up to a full day, in-person gathering and celebration on March 1. So, we'll open connecting with NOFA's leader to learn all about it and tell you how to get involved. Then, we'll circle back with AARP Connecticut to unpack some of the most important elements of the organization's 2025...

Join us as For the People explores how the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting the lives of your kids and children's lives across Connecticut and the nation as we connect with the real live authors of a brand new report from Connecticut Voices for Children.

We're living in interesting political times, so we'll tap into a conversation with the Governor M. Jodi Rell Center for Public Service that will help you better appreciate why your voice and presence in some type of public service may be more critical today than ever.

If you've been gripped by the tragedy and loss stemming from the Los Angeles wildfires, there's an opportunity for you to be a hero to fire and disaster victims and others right here at home by becoming a Red Cross Disaster Services volunteer - tune in and we'll tell you all about it.

If you've been gripped by the tragedy and loss stemming from the Los Angeles wildfires, there's an opportunity for you to be a hero to fire and disaster victims and others right here at home by becoming a Red Cross Disaster Services volunteer - stay tuned and we'll tell you all about it. Then, we'll re engage with the Governor M. Jodi Rell Center for Public Service. We're living in interesting pol...

In this first of an ongoing series, help celebrate half a century of open government and the many ways our state's Freedom of Information Act helps make that happen as it turns 50 years old in 2025. How can our FOIA help you become a better citizen? Tune in and find out!

If you care about kids, you can't miss this eye-opening conversation with LOVE146 that will help frame what we're facing here in Connecticut when it comes to child trafficking, and what you can do to prevent it and help these exploited children have a better life. 

Did you ever look at yourself as playing an important role in our collective history? In this segment, we're going to explain why your story is our story - and introduce you to History Chip, the organization that's going to help you tell it. 

Did you ever look at yourself as playing an important role in our collective history? Today we're going to explain why your story is our story - and introduce you to History Chip, the organization that's going to help you tell it.  Then we're going to host an eye-opening conversation with LOVE146 that will help frame what we're facing here in Connecticut when it comes to child trafficking, and wha...

Find out how well hundreds of state residents did tapping the recent 'Get Your Refund CT' program at United Way of CT, and learn about the latest available information and resources to help you get your 2024 income tax returns filed fast and free!

Meet a representative from UConn's Diversified Livestock Extension, whose aim is to support and grow our state's livestock industry. Whether you're maybe thinking about keeping a few chickens, you're already a farmer looking to diversify into livestock, or you're just curious about the state's thriving livestock industry - we've got lots to talk about.

We connected with the Commissioner from CT's Dept of Energy & Environmental Protection for an update on the agency's 20BY26 initiative. She'll explain a number of the DEEP's goals under this program, as well as touching on subjects from winter parks activities to resources so you can manage your ice melting substances in a more environmentally-friendly way. 

We're reaching out to the Commissioner from CT's Dept of Energy & Environmental Protection for an update on the agency's 20BY26 initiative. She'll explain a number of the DEEP's goals under this program, as well as touching on subjects from winter parks activities to resources so you can manage your ice melting substances in a more environmentally-friendly way.  Then we'll meet a representativ...

Here's a chance to get familiar with the regional director from SCORE of Western CT. If you are an aspiring business owner, or you just want to enjoy greater success in a business you own or operate, SCORE can offer everything from information-packed webinars to expert one-on-one business counseling. Tune in and find out how to tap into SCORE for your business.

In this segment we're touching base with one of the organizers of the Salisbury Winter Sports Assoc. 2025 Jumpfest. This family-friendly winter festival in Connecticut's northwest corner is a perfect weekend destination full of activities and the excitement of Olympic-style ski jumping - and we'll tell you all about it!