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Foster Care to Stable Homes

Foster Care to Stable Homes - 6:32

The Home for Little Wanderers strengthens vulnerable families and keeps children safe in their own communities, even those without family support. Executive Director, Lesli Suggs, explains how important finding permanent homes is for child development.

Become a Mentor; Change a Life

Become a Mentor; Change a Life - 5:15

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts changes lives of the 4000 youth they serve and the adult mentors. President and CEO, Wendy Foster, shares about the innovative programs that make becoming a Big something you wished you had done sooner.

Supporting LGBTQ+ Pride

Supporting LGBTQ+ Pride - 6:32

Massachusetts is one of the few states in America that embraces the progress of LGBTQ rights . President of Boston Pride, Linda DeMarco, talks 50 years of Boston Pride and how the past impacts the present and the future of LGBTQ equality.

Event Industry Student Interns

Event Industry Student Interns - 4:38

Brighter Boston provides good paying internship opportunities to Boston Public Schools youth in the event production industry. Executive Director, Ann Sousa, discusses the program that sends skilled workers to Boston's top industry leaders.

Mosquitoes: From EEE to West Nile

Mosquitoes: From EEE to West Nile - 6:24

Dr. Philip Armstrong, Agricultural Scientist from the Dept. of Environmental Sciences/CT Agricultural Experiment Station, and expert in tick and mosquito-borne pathogens and EEE, shares about molecular evolution, epidemiology, and ecology of arboviruses.

Breaking the Gang Cycle of Violence

Breaking the Gang Cycle of Violence - 5:49

The work of UTEC ignites and nurtures the ambition of our most disconnected youth to trade violence and poverty for social and economic success. UTEC Director of Transitional Coaching, Tito SantosSilva, talks about changing lives of at risk young adults.

Insights Shaping Boston

Insights Shaping Boston - 6:18

Affordable housing, workforce housing and transportation are just a sample of issues the Boston Municipal Research Bureau is watching to ensure city government is working responsibly and efficiently. Research Bureau President Pam Kocher joins Newsmakers.

First Generation to College Youth

First Generation to College Youth - 5:33

LEAP for Education empowers first-generation-to-college and under-served youth to graduate from college and succeed in education and life regardless of ethnicity or gender. LEAP for Education Executive Director, Linda Saris, shares about LEAP programs.

The American Revolution

The American Revolution - 5:08

Revolution 250 is a consortium of organizations working together to commemorate the 250th anniversaries of events that led to the American Revolution. Jonathan Lane, shares about the history of the American Revolution and its impact on all communities.

Homelessness and Breaking the Cycle

Homelessness and Breaking the Cycle - 5:15

The number of those living shelters, motels, or safe havens in MA rose 13 percent since last year according to HUD. Deirdre Houtmeyers of St. Mary's Center for Women and Children discusses services for this population in some Boston communities.

Commemorating Plymouth 400

Commemorating Plymouth 400 - 5:04

The 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage and the founding of Plymouth Colony is nearing. Plymouth 400 is an exciting series of historic events and cultural programs taking place throughout 2020. Executive Director, Michele Pecoraro, explains.

Women in Government

Women in Government - 6:03

With an historic win in 2019, Massachusetts State Representative for the 18th Essex District, Tram Nguyen, discusses bringing diverse representation to a diverse district and making it a more welcoming and inclusive community for all.

Connecting People Through The Arts

Connecting People Through The Arts - 5:32

ArtsEmerson puts the world on stage and screen to help us understand our world, celebrate our place in it and explore how we each can contribute to its transformation. ArtsEmerson Executive Director, David Howse, explains the humanity within the Arts.

Pollution, Public Safety and Protections Against NDA's

Pollution, Public Safety and Protections Against NDA's - 6:29

The Merrimack Valley has struggled with clean water and a gas explosion. Massachusetts State Senator, Diana DiZoglio, updates us on these issues as well as legislation she's championing that bans the use of nondisclosure agreements in state government.

Closing the Disability Employment Gap

Closing the Disability Employment Gap - 5:44

WORK Inc. empowers individuals living with disabilities by providing meaningful employment that improves lives. WORK Inc. Assistant Vice President of Communications, Andrea Cook, discusses closing the opportunity gap through exceptional work and support services.

with Latoya Gayle of Boston School Finder

with Latoya Gayle of Boston School Finder - 4:30

Latoya Gayle, Executive Director of Boston School Finder, describes how the online school search tool works by making information on all of Boston school choices available to families in one location and why it's so important to so many families.

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