LEAP Children's Programs

(4:43)

with Elvert Eden on Counselors, Mentors, Tutors and Role Models

Posted

May 18, 2018

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.

Hosted by: Eric Clemons Produced by: Western New England Newsmakers Team

#Connecticut #Education

Other videos hosted by Eric Clemons

4:55

How FoodShare Identifies Communities Disproportionately Impacted By The Pandemic

How FoodShare Identifies Communities Disproportionately Impacted By The Pandemic

Most folks seeking Connecticut Foodshare services during the pandemic were new faces. Foodshare’s Institute for Hunger Research and Solutions is working to identify areas of the highest need in order to provide food more equitably. Katie Martin explains.

7:02

Tackling the Rise in Food Insecurity, Housing Instability and Basic Needs

Tackling the Rise in Food Insecurity, Housing Instability and Basic Needs

"Fifty percent of the people coming through the line had never needed to rely on that kind of service before". United Way of New Haven President and CEO, Jennifer Heath, talks a rise in food insecurity caused by the pandemic as well as other basic needs.

8:06

How Your State's Credit Rating Affects Your Taxes

How Your State's Credit Rating Affects Your Taxes

"We've never seen these numbers over $3 billion. And by contrast, 10 years ago, it was down to zero". Connecticut State Treasurer Shawn T. Wooden shares insights around the work of Treasurer's office; from growing Connecticut's rainy-day fund to the upgrading of the states credit rating.

7:18

Why Human Rights Are Violated

Why Human Rights Are Violated

"Democratic societies are coming under threat with particular intensity over this past, really this past decade". University Network for Human Rights Executive Director, Jim Cavallaro, discusses training the next generation in defending human rights.

5:42

Food, Shelter, Safety, Disaster Relief: How The Salvation Army Helps Communities...

Food, Shelter, Safety, Disaster Relief: How The Salvation Army Helps Communities in Need.

Sheltering the homeless, feeding the hungry, protecting the vulnerable; The Salvation Army Southern New England Divisional Commander, Major Debra Ashcraft, discusses the work they do to identify community challenges and provide critical services.

5:52

This Nature Center is Home to Nearly 20 Birds of Prey Including Owls and Hawks

This Nature Center is Home to Nearly 20 Birds of Prey Including Owls and Hawks

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center is known for rescue and rehabilitating wild birds of prey including owls and hawks. Nature Center Executive Director Davnet Conway discusses preserving the natural environment for wildlife as well as educational programs.

Loading...

TYPE A KEYWORD AND PRESS ENTER TO SEARCH:

OR EXPLORE SEGMENTS BY TOPIC:

COMMUNITY

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

EDUCATION

GENERAL INTEREST

GOVERNMENT

HEALTH

LOCAL

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY