The Avielle Foundation - CT Council on Environmental Quality - DEEP Energy Strategy
This week For the People host John Voket sits with Dr Jeremy Richman, who lost his daughter Avielle in the Sandy Hook tragedy, to learn how her namesake Avielle Foundation is supporting new programs in 2018 to better understand and support young people negatively affected by trauma and other factors.Then we'll check in with the CT Council on Environmental Quality about its latest report on chal...
58m Dec 24, 2017
58m
Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - The Children's Fund of Connecticut - Survive The Drive
This week For the People host John Voket visits Norwalk Hospital to unveil a first of its kind partnership with the globally recognized oncology team from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Then we'll hear from the Children's Fund of Connecticut about how the agency is packaging three significant grants to continue addressing the state's childhood obesity epidemic.And we'll close promoting...
57m Dec 17, 2017
57m
CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence - Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan - Harmony4Kidz
This week For the People host John Voket joins the CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence to recognize a milestone — the agency's life saving and life changing Lethality Assessment Program or LAP is now in place with every single law enforcement agecy in Connecticut.Then we'll call on all Connecticut residents to check out and comment on the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection's S...
57m Dec 10, 2017
57m
Girl Scouts of CT - Cancer Action Network - Veteran’s Coffee House
This week For the People host John Voket catches up with the CEO of Girl Scouts of Connecticut to hear what she thinks about this game changing announcement from the Boy Scouts of America now welcoming girls.Then we'll check back in with the Cancer Action Network, to finally learn how the state's protracted budget fiasco resulted in funding life saving cancer prevention, detection, and vaccine ...
57m Dec 03, 2017
57m
Connecticut Landmarks - Connecticut Business Leadership Network - EARS Pet Rescue
This week For the People host John Voket unveils a month's worth of holiday atmosphere and activities courtesy of Connecticut Landmarks. Listen in to learn how you can experience the holidays in historic New England charm. Then we'll replay a segment with The Connecticut Business Leadership Network, and talk about the untapped assets that disabled individuals bring to our state workforce. And w...
57m Nov 26, 2017
57m
Diabetes Awareness Month - CT Epilepsy Advocate - BBB Holiday Consumer Tips
During National Diabetes Awareness Month - and as we head into one of the biggest eating weeks of the year - host John Voket is talking prevention with the Diabetes Education Program Coordinator at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center.Then we'll be marking National Epilepsy Awareness Month with the CT Epilepsy Advocate before we head to Chicago to chat with the title star of the musical 'H...
58m Nov 19, 2017
58m
Sacred heart University Poll - Dept. of Consumer Protection - Access Health CT
If you anticipate having to help arrange for a companion or homemaker for an ailing or aging loved one, you'll want to check out the state's Consumer Protection commissioner talking about her agency's new fact sheet for consumers seeking to hire homemakers and companions, Then we'll learn more about why a Sacred Heart University poll indicates 50 percent of our state's highest earning populatio...
58m Nov 12, 2017
58m
Future Workforce Opportunities Fair - CT Sustainability Conference - The Backyard Theater Ensemble
This week on the award-winning 'For the People' host John Voket dials up the President of the Aerospace Components Manufacturers Group to discuss the thousands of high paying jobs folks can learn about at this week's Future Workforce Opportunities Fair. Then we'll talk with representatives of another event - CBIA's latest Connecticut Sustainability Conference - about how companies are becoming ...
58m Nov 05, 2017
58m
Adoption Awareness Month - Farewell Marty Schwartz - Treasured Time
This week on the award-winning 'For the People' host John Voket promotes the Connecticut Dept. of Children and Families and National Adoption Awareness Month by revealing how you can become an adoptive parent and change a kids life forever. Then we'll say farewell to retiring Marty Schwartz of The Kennedy Center, who has been a huge advocate for the state's disabled for most of his career. And ...
57m Oct 29, 2017
57m
The Valley Gives Back - CT Dept. of Health - HomeFront
This week on the award-winning 'For the People' host John Voket introduces a new regional philanthropic effort called the Valley Gives Back, which is educating folks from all over Connecticut about establishing a targeted or planned giving program for a charity you love. Then we talk with an epidemiologist from the CT Dept. of Health working to educate employers about how the opioid epidemic is...
58m Oct 22, 2017
58m
The Beardsley Zoo - Encore
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is cool enough to visit again. Our encore play with the director of Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo reveals how more than 300 animals, including many endangered and threatened specie, help visitors understand the global connection these animals share, and how this educational and environmental resource serves as an engaging day trip destination year round.
57m Oct 15, 2017
57m
Breast Cancer Month Pink Link - Connecticut Family Acupuncture - Lone Star Ticks
This week on the award-winning 'For the People' host John Voket continues our October focus on breast cancer awareness and prevention with a surgeon from St. Francis Hospital reminding women about a free mammography program happening on October 18.Then we head to Connecticut Family Acupuncture to learn about how this ancient healing therapy is being applied in the war against opioid addiction.A...
58m Oct 08, 2017
58m
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - CT Business Leadership Network - Walk to End Lupus Now
This week on the award-winning 'For the People' host John Voket fittingly dedicates this first segment of October to all those Breast cancer survivors and those who have lost the fight, with a two-time breast cancer survivor who wants to invite you to start Making Strides Against Breast Cancer this October.Then we'll meet the director of the Connecticut Business Leadership Network whose members...
58m Oct 01, 2017
58m
Americorps STICH Training - New Child Safety Seat Laws - Connect-Us
This week on the award-winning 'For the People' host John Voket hears about how the Community Health Center Association of Connecticut, in partnership with AmeriCorps is training recruits to begin delivering health education, health insurance literacy, and public health initiatives across the state. And did you hear that Connecticut's Legislature passed the state's newest version of a child res...
57m Sep 24, 2017
57m
Griffin Center For Cancer Care - CT Coalition to Regulate Marijuana - New Horizons Village
This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket checks in with Griffin Hospital's Center for Cancer Care to to review advanced treatments and technology the center is using, and we'll invite you to their upcoming 5K run and walk.Then we'll hear how limited legalized use of recreational marijuana could bring millions of dollars into state coffers, while creating hundreds of new jobs a...
57m Sep 17, 2017
57m
Dads Matter Too Celebration - Bigelow Tea Community Challenge - Best Buddies CT
This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket checks in with the point person for CT DCF's Fatherhood Engagement Leadership Team about next weend's free 5th Annual Dads Matter Too Community Awareness Day in downtown Waterbury.Then we head to the Bigelow Tea Company to chat about this years 30th Annual Bigelow Tea Community Challenge, and meet two of the event's beneficiaries.And we...
58m Sep 10, 2017
58m
BBB Serving CT - Titanium Day 2017
This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket delivers our quarterly check in with CT BBB to advise anyone who wants to avoid getting scammed when making donations to victims of hurricane and tropical storm Harvey, along with learning how to protect yourself when you're shopping at Connecticut's fall fairs, and new password recommendations that should make it a lot easier to protec...
57m Sep 03, 2017
57m
Circle Of Care - Access Health CT - Healthy Eyes Alliance
This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket introduces Circle of Care - a Connecticut based organization supporting children with cancer and their families from day of diagnosis through treatment and beyond.Then we'll check in with AccessHealthCT to catch up on how all the issues playing out in Washington are impacting individuals benefiting from the Affordable care Act here at h...
58m Aug 27, 2017
58m
Foxfield F.A.R.M. - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy - The Dignity and Advocacy Network D.A.N.
This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket treks to Granby's Foxfield F.A.R.M. (For A Recovery Mission) to meet the founders of this innovative grassroots veterans service nonprofit. Then we'll join U.S. Senator Chris Murphy as he concludes his 100-mile Walk Across Connecticut, to find out what residents are worried about, and how he plans to help. And we'll close with another v...
57m Aug 20, 2017
57m
Mattress Firm Foster Kids - Connecticut Veterinary Medical Foundation - CT Energy Strategy
This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket visits with the Connecticut Alliance of Foster & Adoptive Families to promote how the Mattress Firm Foster Kids program is helping you help kids in need.Then we'll chat with a local veterinarian and founder of the the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Foundation to talk about some of the current issues facing pet owners and the expert doct...
57m Aug 13, 2017
57m
Connecticut Water Planning Council - ACS Cancer Action Network - Fresh Start School
This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket is back with the the Connecticut Water Planning Council (WPC) - now it's your turn to comment on how the state is planning to protect and preserve your precious drinking water supplies.Then we welcome the American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network to learn about nine specific policy actions state legislatures can take to fight canc...
57m Aug 06, 2017
57m
Operation Fuel - NewArts - WBDC
This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket checks in with Operation Fuel, to learn why for many in the state, keeping the power on during the summer is just as critical as keeping the heat on during the fall and winter.Pops over to visit NewArts, an all-encompassing arts program with a strong element of character development developed in the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy.And we...
58m Jul 30, 2017
58m
Hartford's Broadband 'Homework Gap' - August Day Trip Guide - Stepping Stones Children's Museum
This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket reveals why horrible broadband access is impacting Hartford and urban students across the state in his chat with Connecticut's Consumer Counsel.Then we chat with Connecticut's 'Tourism Czar' & throw a ton of staycation and day trip options at you as August arrives and the family gets restless for things to do ahead of back-to-school.And...
58m Jul 23, 2017
58m
Connecticut's Only Zoo - The Beardsley Zoo
This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket goes on safari and delivers a special report from Connecticut's only zoo - the Beardsley zoo - to talk with director Gregg Dancho about how he and his national network of zoo colleagues are working to re-establish near extinct species, and how our local zoo serves as a destination for tourism, as well as an educational training ground f...
57m Jul 16, 2017
57m
CT Interagency Drought Workgroup - WCHN Diabetes/PanCan Study - The 5 Myths of Caregiving
This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket jumps right in with The Connecticut Interagency Drought Workgroup which recently lifted its draught emergency for the state, and learn why it's still critical to be conservation minded when you are turning on the tap.Then we host the specialist from the Western CT Health Network who is heading up a research study to determine why so man...
57m Jul 09, 2017
57m
Roses For Autism Vandalism - Zero Energy Challenge - Today I Matter
This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket hits the road from the coast to the Massachusetts border to shine a light on the tragic vandalism that hit Roses for Autism, destroying a nearly completed sensory garden for staff and visitors on the spectrum. Then it's off to Ellington to meet one of the 2016 Connecticut Zero Energy Challenge and learn why this sprawling farmhouse dema...
58m Jul 02, 2017
58m
Veteran Angler Charters - CT Council on Environmental Quality - Emergency Animal Response Service
This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket heads to the harbor to introduce Veteran Angler Charters, a non-profit hosting free fishing trips to wounded and recovering veterans. Then we'll catch up with the Connecticut Council on Environmental Quality to review the CEQ's annual report and hear how decisions from Washington could have a significant and negative impact here at home...
58m Jun 25, 2017
58m
The Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary's 2017 Butterfly Party With Special Guests
This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket catches up with supporters and beneficiaries of the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary as we drop into this year's Catherine's Butterfly Party to celebrate and honor the memory of this little girl who was lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December of 2012. We'll chat with a number of participants to find out where you can c...
58m Jun 18, 2017
58m
ConnPIRG - CT River Conservancy - Black Rock Galleries - Sierra Club Gas Leaks Report
This morning on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket opens a busy show pens with ConnPIRG, the state's Public Interest Research Group talking about how millions of taxpayer dollars are being funneled into Special districts around the state. Then we'll visit with the Connecticut River Conservancy and hear about upcoming events tied to this important environmental and recreational waterw...
56m Jun 11, 2017
56m
The 69th Annual Barnum Festival - CT Conference of Municipalities - Kidz4Kidz
This morning on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket opens celebrating the 69th Annual Barnum Festival happening over the next few weeks in Bridgeport - with the Barnum Festival's 2017 Ringmaster Terry O'ConnorThen we'll head to Hartford and get down to Business with the Director of the CT Conference of Municipalities, and learn why virtually all of the state's cities and towns are cir...
57m Jun 04, 2017
57m
Nathan Hale Homestead - Hartford Job Corps Academy - CT Trails Day
This morning on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket heads out to Coventry for a little radio field trip to the Nathan Hale Homestead to learn about this Connecticut hero whose patriotism and love of country was lost too soon. Then we'll hear about a Hartford regional job program seeking qualified young people who are looking for training and placement in several well-paying fields.And...
57m May 28, 2017
57m
International Festival of Arts & Ideas - EMS Week - ZERO Prostate Cancer
This morning on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket unveils some of the cool, creative and exciting happenings that are all part of the International Festival of Arts & Ideas in and around New Haven throughout most of June. Then we'll celebrate EMS Week 2017 talking with emergency responders and medical colleagues about the newest technology aboard ambulances, and the nationwide life-...
57m May 21, 2017
57m
Wrap Recycling Action Project - The Connection - Helping Hands Outreach
This morning on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket is revisiting the DEEP WRAP program Coordinator about Connecticut's exciting new Wrap Recycling Action Project to help remind residents about the various types of plastic bags and wraps that can be recycled at local grocery or retail stores.Then we'll hear about the challenges facing one of the older and premier human and family serv...
57m May 14, 2017
57m
Relay for Life - BBB CT - WCMG Telehealth
This morning on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket is shouting out more than 40 different Relays for Life happening across Connecticut this year, and talking with two very special volunteers supporting their home town Relay for Life.Then it's our quarterly visit with Howard Schwartz of BBB CT, to discuss the latest wrinkle in identifying IRS scams, tips about searching for a summer j...
57m May 07, 2017
57m
Foodshare - Financial Literacy - Oral Cancer Awareness - 'Healing Voices'
This morning on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket opens with Foodshare - celebrating 35 years of serving thousands of hungry children, seniors and families in the greater Hartford area. Then it's on to recognizing April as National Financial Literacy Month with the not for profit Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union with some tips to become financially fit. Then we'll check in with a...
58m Apr 30, 2017
58m
US Rep. Elizabeth Esty - ARI Walk For Independence - CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence
This morning on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket heads to Waterbury to talk with US Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty about an initiative that could deliver the kind of upgraded background check system that the majority of Americans, gun owners, and NRA members have been calling for.Then we'll chat with the director of ARI CT - celebrating its 65th Anniversary this year - and we'll invi...
58m Apr 23, 2017
58m
MS Society of CT - Ability Beyond - Medical Marijuana
This morning on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket talks with the executive from the MS Society of CT about the latest research advancements toward finding a cure, and how you can participate in nearly a dozen WalkMS and BikeMS events across the state in the coming weeks. Then it's off to Bethel to visit Ability Beyond, whose innovative programs and best practices on supporting the p...
58m Apr 16, 2017
58m
Sexual Assault Awareness - Social Security Month - National Veterans Council For Legal Redress
This morning on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket checks in with a representative for the Women and Families Center during Sexual Assault Awareness Month to learn about the agencies programs, outreach, and services for sexual assault victims. Then we turn to our contact at the Social Security Administration. April is also Social Security Month, so we'll review all the ways the SSA c...
58m Apr 09, 2017
58m
The Ana Gract Project - Le Leche League CT - Fresh Check Day
We're going to open our first show of April celebrating the short but beautiful life of Ana Grace Marquez-Greene, who was tragically lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School. We'll talk with her mom about "April Is For Ana," a month-long program of activities showcasing the Ana Grace Project and its "Love Wins" initiative.Then we're going to turn to the topic of breast feeding with a representative...
57m Apr 02, 2017
57m
Bankwell Pet Adoption Project - SpaceFinder - Colorectal Cancer Awareness
This week, host John Voket is appealing to animal lovers by introducing the Bankwell Pet Adoption Project, which is helping Southern Connecticut animal rescue groups connect loving pets to welcoming homes. Then we'll chat with Connecticut's Director of Culture and The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County about the state's first SpaceFinder program - connecting creatives to the space they need ...
58m Mar 26, 2017
58m
Northeast Organic Farming Association of CT 2017 Wintrer Conference
For many of the 35 Years the Northeast Organic Farming Association has been hosting their Winter Conference, John Voket and the Award-Winning For the People have been there - and 2017 is no different. So sit down and check out a number of interviews we captured from Western CT State University last weekend with guests and exhibitors at the NOFA Conference. We'll talk about bees, and worms, and ...
58m Mar 19, 2017
58m
DEEP's WRAP Program - 'Not My Kid, Not My Community' - Marrakech, Inc.
This week host John Voket introduces DEEP's WRAP program Coordinator about an exciting new Wrap Recycling Action Project to keep more of your consumer plastic waste out of landfills. Then we'll talk with two of the most proactive addiction prevention specialists in the country, and then we'll invite you to meet them to hear more about keeping your kids and loved ones safe.And we'll close with a...
57m Mar 12, 2017
57m
'Chasing the Music' - Connecticut Port Authority - Courage to Speak Foundation
This week host John Voket opens inviting music lovers to support 'Chasing the Music' at Waterbury's Palace Theater this June benefiting the CMAK Sandy Hook Memorial Foundation - which was established to honor 6-year-old Sandy Hook victim and triathlete Chase Kowalski. Then we'll check-in with the new executive director of the Connecticut Port Authority about a new grant program delivering more ...
58m Mar 05, 2017
58m
Heart Month Advice - Operation Fuel - New England Carousel Museum
This week host John Voket opens celebrating Heart Month with a specialist in women's cardiovascular health from St Francis Hospital and health Center. Then we'll replay a brief call-in with Operation Fuel's brand new executive director, and learn why now more than ever, donating a dollar on each utility bill can help a Connecticut family or senior out in the cold. And we'll close taking a spin ...
57m Feb 26, 2017
57m
Tech Savvy Conference - CT Council for Philanthropy - Giving Day 2017
This week host John Voket invites girls from 6th to 9th grade, parents and educators to the American Association of University Women's 4th Annual Tech Savvy Conference March 4 at Trinity College in Hartford.Then, we'll find out if you're much of a philanthropist - chances are that you are, according to the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy.And we'll close giving you a chance to put your phil...
58m Feb 19, 2017
58m
Energy Sprawl in Connecticut - NBTS Brain Freeze - Marrakech, Inc.
This week host John Voket opens with Marrakech, Inc., which is assisting disabled career-minded students and young adults facing barriers to securing employment with several innovative programs for partnering employers.Then we'll hear several affecting appeals from the National Brain Tumor Society - which is hosting its next benefit Brain Freeze March 5 in West Haven.And we'll close unveiling: ...
58m Feb 12, 2017
58m
Social & Emotional Learning Awareness - Hospice Medical Marijuana Study - Bowl-2-Benefit
This week host John Voket opens celebrating Connecticut's 3rd Annual Connecticut Social and Emotional Learning Awareness Week by hearing how a mom's worst nightmare can inspire compassion in action across the country. Next, we check in with Connecticut Hospice, which is launching a first of its kind federal study to learn how medical marijuana helps ease patients' pain, anxiety and other discom...
58m Feb 05, 2017
58m
School Based Health Centers - Latest ACLU Report - CT Water Planning Council
This week host John Voket headed to Newtown to learn more about School Based Health Centers and why one center at the local middle school earned its principal a Connecticut Institute For Communities Community Leadership Award this week. The we'll catch up with the director of Connecticut's ACLU to talk about their latest report, “Earning Trust: Addressing Police Misconduct Complaints in Connect...
58m Jan 29, 2017
58m
Pediatric Cancer & Yoga - Goodwill of Western & Northern CT - JFS Therapeutic Foster Care
This week host John Voket opens with a Connecticut oncologist pioneering a study using yoga to improve young patients' and their parents' well-being. Then we'll visit with Goodwill of Western & Northern CT to discuss several ways listeners can help raise funds for critical support and employment programs, as well as their own schools through the 2017 “Bag It Up Challenge.”And we'll close with a...
58m Jan 22, 2017
58m
Volunteers in Psychotherapy - CT Center for Economic Analysis - Gaylord Specialty Healthcare
This week host John Voket catches up with Volunteers in Psychotherapy - a unique nonprofit providing no-cost services in exchange for clients volunteerism. Then we'll hear a bleak economic forecast for our state and a few ideas about how to turn those storm clouds away with the director of UConn's CT Center for Economic Analysis. And we'll chat with one of the miracle workers from Gaylord Speci...
58m Jan 15, 2017
58m