with Andy McCawley, President and CEO of New England Center and Home for Veterans
Posted Jan 12, 2017
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New England Center and Home for Veterans, President and CEO, Andy McCawley joins Jenny Johnson on this edition of Comcast Newsmakers to discuss renovations to improve the Center's services as well as efforts being taken to combat veterans homelessness.
Hosted by: Jenny JohnsonProduced by: Greater Boston Newsmakers Team
New Hampshire Career and Technical EducationExecutive Director, Christine Carr, talks about bridging the gap between NH's businesses and CTE schools to ensure students are receiving robust career and technical training and employers are gaining a skilled workforce.
United Ways worldwide strengthen communities through honing in on 3 building blocks of a strong quality of life; education, income and health. Granite United Way Executive Director, Patrick Tufts, talks UW support services and resources in NH.
Girls Scouts of the Green and White Mountainsprovides girls with skills they'll need in the future; from the entrepreneurial cookie program to STEM. The girl led council helps build character, confidence, courage and many more qualities for success.
New Hampshire's nonprofits work to make communities stronger. The New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits supports the growth and the leadership of the sector while providing a unified voice. Executive Director, Kathleen Reardon, explains the impact of nonprofits.
National Collaborative for Digital Equity Founder, Dr. Bob McLaughlin, explains what digital equity is and its impact on both schoolchildren who do not have broadband access or computers in their homes as well as adults who lack access to the internet.
Families in Transition-New Horizons is working on solutions to end homelessness in New Hampshire. Cathy Kuhn, FIT-NH Vice President of Research and Training talks about providing affordable housing and supportive services to individuals and families.
There is enough food on the planet and locally to feed everyone that needs to be fed. Much of our food supply is wasted. Rachel's Table Springfield, a project of the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts,has a mission to alleviate hunger and to reduce waste of our food resources in Western Massachusetts. Director, Debbie Rubenstein sits down with Eric Clemons to discuss how they go about rescuing food from restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets, farms etc. and redirecting it to agencies that serve the hungry.
Interview recorded May 23, 2017. Hosted by Nathan O'Leary.
61 percent of low-income families have no age-appropriate books in their homes. Junior League of Greater Springfield has made it their top priority to donate books and keep them stocked, little red bookshelves in sites in Springfield and Holyoke. Another program making a big impact is "Done is a Day", whether a diaper drive, turkey drive, canned goods drive or back packs.
Mission Statement
The Junior League of Greater Springfield is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Junior Leagues reach out to women of all races, religions, and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to volunteerism.
Vision Statement
The Junior League of Greater Springfield will improve the lives of children and families in the community by collaborating with other organizations to assist families in need and to promote literacy and education.
Interview recorded on May 23, 2017 at the Majestic Theater. Hosted by Eric Clemons.
Boston Pride promotes and educates Boston's community about LGBTQ equal rights through a variety of events from the Pride parade during Pride week, to many other community events in order to achieve greater respect and awareness of the LGBTQ community.
Sylvain Bruni, President of Boston Pride, sits down with Jenny Johnson.
Boston Pride works to educate the larger community about the LGBTQ concerns.
Vision Statement
Boston Pride creates change and progress in society by embracing our community's diverse history, culture, and identities, promoting community engagement and inclusivity, and striving for visibility and respect in unity.
Mission Statement
Boston Pride produces events and activities to achieve inclusivity, equality, respect, and awareness in Greater Boston and beyond. Fostering diversity, unity, visibility, and dignity, we educate, communicate, and advocate by building and strengthening community connections.
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