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How FoodShare Identifies Communities Disproportionately Impacted By The Pan...

Most folks seeking Connecticut Foodshare services during the pandemic were new faces. Foodshare’s Institute for Hunger Research and Solutions is working to identify areas of the highest need in order to provide food more equitably. Katie Martin explains.

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5:42

Food, Shelter, Safety, Disaster Relief: How The Salvation Army Helps Commun...

Sheltering the homeless, feeding the hungry, protecting the vulnerable; The Salvation Army Southern New England Divisional Commander, Major Debra Ashcraft, discusses the work they do to identify community challenges and provide critical services.

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5:52

This Nature Center Home to Nearly 20 Birds of Prey Including Owls and Hawks

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center is known for rescue and rehabilitating wild birds of prey including owls and hawks. Nature Center Executive Director Davnet Conway discusses preserving the natural environment for wildlife as well as educational programs.

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4:21

From Educational Programs to Public Sails Aboard The Onrust

The Onrust, a re-creation of the vessel Adriaen Block built in 1614, hosted at the Connecticut River Museum provides youth educational programs and public sails. Executive Director, Jennifer Carlson talks about the significance of the historic vessel.

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7:02

Tackling the Rise in Food Insecurity, Housing Instability and Basic Needs

"Fifty percent of the people coming through the line had never needed to rely on that kind of service before". United Way of New Haven President and CEO, Jennifer Heath, talks a rise in food insecurity caused by the pandemic as well as other basic needs.

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6:40

Navigating Obstacles Women and their Children Face

YWCA New Britain Executive Dir., Tracey Madden-Hennessy, talks the many services for women, especially those with children under the age of eight including childcare, education, teen program, sexual assault crisis services and other women focused issues.

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8:06

How Your State's Credit Rating Affects Your Taxes

"We've never seen these numbers over $3 billion. And by contrast, 10 years ago, it was down to zero". Connecticut State Treasurer Shawn T. Wooden shares insights around the work of Treasurer's office; from growing Connecticut's rainy-day fund to the upgrading of the states credit rating.

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7:18

Why Human Rights Are Violated

"Democratic societies are coming under threat with particular intensity over this past, really this past decade". University Network for Human Rights Executive Director, Jim Cavallaro, discusses training the next generation in defending human rights.

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6:46

How This Connecticut Organization is Transforming Lives

Living in poverty, being homeless, not having fresh nutritious foods or not having a job. Chrysalis Center provides wrap around services for these critical issues facing the community. Adria Giordano shares about resources help break this cycle.

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7:08

How People with Disabilities Walk, Run or Train for Marathons

"For somebody with a medical condition, with any type of differing ability, it's important to move. It's important to stay active". Erin Spaulding, Achilles International CT President shares how people connect for a just a walk or to train for a marathon.

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5:07

Supporting Local CT Restaurants

It may appear that restaurants are starting to recover but realistically it is a difficult industry with margins even in normal times. Connecticut Restaurant Association President and CEO, Scott Dolch talks new trends in to-go takeout and technology.

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4:53

Amistad Floating Classroom and Social Justice

Discovering Amistad Executive Director, Paula Mann-Agnew, shares how the Amistad tall ship becomes a floating classroom bringing history to life and links the nation's past racial and social history to today's fight for racial equality and social justice.

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4:54

Supporting Youth Now And Through COVID-19

Boys and Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley executive director, Shaye Roscoe, talks about getting kids back into the clubs safe, fun, affordable programs and providing some stability for them after such a challenging couple of years.

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6:33

Library: Informing and Connecting Community

Libraries everywhere are working hard to safely serve communities with online programming and new ways of providing library materials with little or no contact. Silas Bronson Library Dir., Raechel Guest, talks keeping the community informed and connected.

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6:07

Education: Equal Access and Opportunity

There's long been a stigma for school-aged children eligible for free or reduced lunch. In the Hamden Public School District, all students are eligible. Hamden Superintendent, Jody Ian Goeler, explains why nutrition can be the equalizer among students.

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6:18

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is internationally recognized for its artist-centric programs and visionary exhibitions. The Aldrich Museum Director, Cybelle Maylone, talks exhibitions, educational programs, the unique campus and more.

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