For the People

We're bringing back our friends from Girl Scouts of Connecticut. Learn how this inclusive organization is preparing and empowering the next few generations of female leaders, how you can volunteer as an adult, and get a young woman or girl you care about involved in Girl Scouts.

Check out an important back to school segment featuring a bunch of tips and advice from a local representative of the American Red Cross to help keep all our kids safer as they head into their next school year.

August 31 is recognized as International Overdose Awareness Day the world's largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember those we have lost, acknowledge the grief of families and friends left behind, and renew our commitment to end overdose and related harms. So, we reached out to our expert resources at McCall Behavioral Health to help us understand how we can address and prevent overdose tr...

Tune in and learn about our partners from Bridges, a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, and state-designated local mental health authority. Their biggest community building event and fundraiser is celebrating its 34th anniversary this September - so whether you walk or bike, we'll tell you how to get involved, and why you should.

We're thrilled to introduce you to a nonprofit that is combining cutting edge logistics with addressing food insecurity and nutrition among some of the area's most vulnerable populations as we meet a board member and the founder of Nutrition Security Solutions.

There's always a lot of good going on in the greater Naugatuck Valley and this segment is going to tell you about nearly a half-million dollars in grants that were just announced to help support 16 wide-ranging organizations, agencies and activities with the President of the Valley Community Foundation.

There's always a lot of good going on in the greater Naugatuck Valley and today we're going to tell you all about nearly a half-million dollars in grants that were just announced to help support 16 wide-ranging organizations, agencies and activities with the President of the Valley Community Foundation. Then we're going to introduce you to a nonprofit that is combining cutting edge logistics with...

We're bringing back a long-lost For the People partner in promoting and supporting the arts - the Jamie Hulley Arts Foundation. Their 23rd Annual Gala is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 6 featuring The Black Rock All Stars. So, we'll tell you all about how to get involved and support the cause!

The arts may be under fire and facing huge challenges these days, but the nonprofit Connecticut Humanities organization is breathing new life into a number of cool and engaging arts and cultural initiatives through its recent round of grants. So, tune in and find out how CT Humanities is supporting the arts where you live.

We don't do a lot of singing on the award-winning For the People, and when we do it's usually singing the praises of great organizations. This segment is no different as we meet some talented and inspiring singers inviting you to lend your voice to the coed Coastal Mix Barbershop Chorus.

We don't do a lot of singing on the award-winning For the People, and when we do it's usually singing the praises of great organizations. This segment is no different as we meet some talented and inspiring singers inviting you to lend your voice to the coed Coastal Mix Barbershop Chorus. The arts may be under fire and facing huge challenges these days, but the nonprofit Connecticut Humanities orga...

For the People recently headed to Meriden to visit with a couple of leaders at the Community Economic Development Fund or CEDF. If you are looking to establish your ownn business, we'll clue you in on how CEDF supports the growth and success of small businesses in Connecticut, especially in underserved communities, through a powerful combination of capital, coaching, and education.

There's still a lot of summer left at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo - and there's loads of things to plan for this fall, too. So, come along as we head to the zoo and get a lesson about the beautiful and fascinating Monarch Butterflies. You'll also find out how you can help preserve and rebuild our fragile population of Monarchs, while hearing about other pollinator activities, and so much more.

There's still a lot of summer left at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo - and there's loads of things to plan for this fall, too. So, come along as we head to the zoo and get a lesson about the beautiful and fascinating Monarch Butterflies. You'll also find out how you can help preserve and rebuild our fragile population of Monarchs, while hearing about other pollinator activities, and so much more. The...

It's time to get reacquainted with a powerful nonprofit workforce development agency - since 1995, Career Resources has been a transformative leader in workforce development, empowering thousands of job seekers across Connecticut with the tools, training, and opportunities they need to build stronger futures. Tune in and help us kick off their 30th year detailing how they might be of service to yo...

The Valley Council for Health and Human Services and its community partners just released the 2025 Valley Community Index - a powerful tool used by nonprofits, municipalities, funders, and residents to better understand the needs and strengths of the Lower Naugatuck Valley. Why is this report so critical to help everyone understand and respond to the Valley's biggest challenges? We're bringing in...

The Valley Council for Health and Human Services and its community partners just released the 2025 Valley Community Index - a powerful tool used by nonprofits, municipalities, funders, and residents to better understand the needs and strengths of the Lower Naugatuck Valley. Why is this report so critical to help everyone understand and respond to the Valley's biggest challenges? Stay tuned and we'...

If you own, or think you own a historic property or home, we'll close inviting you to a very special event next week in Bridgeport hosted by the CT Freedom Trail, the Freeman Center for History, and the Community and the State Preservation Office. Stick with us to hear what it's all about and why you might benefit from attending.

Tune in and hear important details as CT Voices helps unpack the organization's 2025 State of Working Connecticut report focusing on Increasing the Labor Force and Job Growth by Making Wages Fairer across our state.

Our last For the People for July is going to cover a few very hot issues starting with the Women’s Business Development Council announcing the next round of their Ignite Grant Program. If you want a shot at grants of up to $10,000 for women-owned businesses - you better stay tuned.

Our last For the People for July is going to cover a few very hot issues appropriately starting with the Women’s Business Development Council announcing the next round of their Ignite Grant Program. If you want a shot at grants of up to $10,000 for women-owned businesses - you better stay tuned. Then we'll bring in an important voice representing CT Voices helping to unpack the organization's 2025...

Meet a couple of our friends from the Connecticut Resource Conservation & Development (CRCD) Area talking about how they are hard at work supporting veteran Connecticut farmers while they prepare for the upcoming Veterans Farmers Market.

As we are still reeling from the devastating flood tragedy in Texas, we'll connect with the Connecticut Insurance Dept. to hear a few of the most important and locally relevant points in their latest report outlining plans for reducing weather-related risks and strengthening our state's weather resilience.

It's been way too long since we checked in with the folks at Sterling  Community Center in Stratford, so stay tuned and hear from the leader of this legacy nonprofit agency and learn about how the Sterling team is creating impactful & inclusive programs and services that engage and cultivate a thriving community.

It's been way too long since we checked in with the folks at Sterling  Community Center in Stratford, so stay tuned and hear from the leader of this legacy nonprofit agency and learn about how the Sterling team is creating impactful & inclusive programs and services that engage and cultivate a thriving community. Then, as we are still reeling from the devastating flood tragedy in Texas, we'll...