Family homelessness has grown by 256 percent since 2006. At any given point 16,000 children under age 6 could be homeless. Horizons for Homeless Children focuses solely on the needs of the children through early education, play spaces and childcare.
Interview recorded on September 26, 2017.
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.
Boston City Councilor at-large Annissa Essaibi George is tackling some tough problems for her Boston constituents. Education, homelessness and availability of affordable housing are a few of the topics discussed on Comcast Newsmakers with Jenny Johnson.
Data shows that 20 veterans commit suicide a day. Veterans can face challenges with PTSD, brain injuries and opioid addiction. The VA Boston Healthcare System is a resource for treatment and has instituted an initiative "Be There" to reduce levels of suicide in this population.
For Part 1 of our conversation with Dr. Keane click here.
Interview recorded on September 26, 2017 at Suffolk University.
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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