The Boston Public Library with 24 branches throughout the city, is a community resource available to all city residents that provides programs and services from author talks to lectures; to events and exhibitions; to computer classes and courtyard dining.
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.
Puerto Rican Americans are the 2nd largest ethnic group in the U.S. after Mexican Americans. The Puerto Rican Cultural Center is inclusive to all ethnicities and offers programs including ESL, the arts and history to the all of the Hispanic population.
Interview recorded on September 12, 2017. Hosted by Nathan O'Leary.
YouthBuild Boston is an innovative non-profit that builds the workforce and affordable housing. YouthBuild Boston also serves local non-profits, and creates service projects for area businesses. Ken Smith, Executive Director, tells you how during Comcast Newsmakers.
Build BPS is a one billion dollar plan to modernize Boston Public Schools over the next decade and provide students with a 21st century education in a 21st century learning environment in order to succeed in a 21st century workforce.
Interview recorded on August 22, 2017 at Suffolk University. Hosted by Jenny Johnson.
The BSA Foundation is dedicated to sustaining Greater Boston as a vibrant, healthy, equitable, and innovative place for everyone to live, work, and play. BSA Foundation Board Member, Ted Touloukian, discusses community building through community design.
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