The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Thomas J. Saadi, joins Newsmakers to discuss services and benefits for veterans, their spouses and eligible dependents; including health care, a residential center, housing and advocacy.
Hosted by: Eric ClemonsProduced by: Western New England Newsmakers Team
Jane Doe Inc. is working to change the way society views and reacts to sexual and domestic violence in ways that make our communities safer today and for future generations. In today’s environment, this is crucial. JDI’s Debra Robbin joins Newsmakers.
The shifting media landscape, including the growth of social media, has had a profound impact on the sports industry and the way fans consume sports content. Sawyer Business School, Business of Sports in the Media Instructor, Skip Perham explains.
The Clubhouse Network's learning approach is designed to empower youth from all backgrounds to become more capable, creative, and confident learners; and increases young people’s opportunities to build fulfilling careers. Gail Breslow joins Eric Clemons.
In 2015, Mayor Martin J. Walsh created the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Services; which is focused on substance use disorder and addiction issues in Boston. ORS Policy Director, Brendan Little explains how people can access addiction recovery services.
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.
LEAP is a unique program that trains college and public high school students to counsel younger children in poverty-stricken neighborhoods. Joining host Eric Clemons is Elvert Eden, Director of Youth Development and Aquatics at LEAP in New Haven, CT.
People with disabilities would often find themselves at dead ends when seeking employment or accessing resources. Eric Clemons’ guest is President & CEO of Oak Hill, Barry Simon to discuss new assistive technologies and services now available.
Girls need to navigate many barriers to be successful later in life. One youth organization helps guide them to become independent adults. Host Eric Clemons discusses this national nonprofit with the Executive Director of Girls Inc. of Western Connecticut, Donna Maglio.
The Bristol Boys and Girls Clubs provides a plan for a healthy mind and body as a way to develop the whole person. Clubs are safe havens so youth reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens; and have school based programs. Chief Professional Officer, Michael Suchopar discusses these programs.
Interview recorded June 20, 2017. Hosted by Eric Clemons.
Older veterans seeking health care services can easily get lost in the maze of bureaucracy. Eric Clemons' guest is the Lead Medical Support Assistant at the Veterans Affairs CT Healthcare System, Melissa Rosado, to help give veterans some guidance.
Interview recorded on August 9, 2017 at Gateway Community College.
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