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We spoke with Mayra Rivera about Forge City Works. It is operated inside Frog Hollow, Hartford as a social enterprise.Three businesses fund and host the training programs. Every dollar from enterprises channels back into trainee programs.

We spoke with Karen Hollis about 40 years of experience, police collaborations, and film consulting on The Conjuring.

We spoke with Nancy Morrissey and Kaiya Alexander from Senior Transportation Services about their nonprofit providing medical transportation for older adults across 6 communities. Senior Transportation Services operates with 559 volunteer drivers using personal vehicles; volunteers wait and return clients home.

We spoke with Steve and Kerry Boyle about 2-4-1 sports, Hartford Marathon Involvement, and more.

We spoke with Joslyn DeLancey, Vice President of the Connecticut Education Association about how CEA supports educators across Connecticut and removes barriers to teaching and learning. Joslyn talked about the Holiday Bear Project that provides holiday gifts to students.

We spoke with Terri-Ann Snediker from Simsbury-Granby Rotary Club about the Simsbury River Run coming up on the 26th at the Simsbury Meadows.

We spoke with Stacey Charpentier, Executive Director, Connecticut Community For Addiction Recovery about Recovery Walk on September 26 at Bushnell Park in Hartford. This is the 26th year of the Recovery Walk and it is open to anyone to celebrate recovery.

We spoke with Craig Dupre and Mark Picard about Wishes on Wheels hosting a truck convoy and family fun day to support children with life-threatening medical conditions.

We spoke with Brianna Dunlap from the South Park Inn in Hartford. South Park Inn has served the community for four decades, focusing on people with substance abuse and mental health needs while serving a broad spectrum of clients.

We spoke with Jamie and Scott, who discuss Favarh's annual benefit concert that features singer and songwriter Mike DelGuidice. In Connecticut both are involved with Favar, a nonprofit supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, share their personal connections and experiences. Jamie's twin brother Brandon is a Favar client, and Scott is independently employed and met his wife through the program.

We spoke with Margaux Hyde, Chief Communications Officer for the Root Center for Advanced Recovery, about their work and upcoming events. The Root Center, founded in 1871, offers mental health and addiction services across Connecticut with 14 sites.

We spoke with Dr. Jean Weigert and Dr. Efaza Siddiqui from Jefferson Radiology about the importance of taking care of your health and getting tests to stay ahead of any potential cancer.

We spoke with Sarah DiMeo-Carabetta from Acts 4 Ministry about their involvement in the Birdies for Charity program at Travelers. Acts 4 Ministry, which started in 2002, provides essential items like clothing, housewares, and furniture to those in need. They have collected and redistributed over 10,000 square feet of goods. Sarah shares a personal story about a single mother and her daughters, which inspired their "Sleep Well" program, providing over 3,000 new beds to children.

We spoke with Perkin Simpson from Generation Power CT, formerly known as Operation Fuel. Perkin explains their mission to assist individuals with energy, fuel, water, and electricity bills, and provides education and advocacy. They experienced a record number of applications, with nearly 4,000 in nine days, leading to some being denied due to lack of funds. Generation Power CT serves all of Connecticut, helping people in 165 of the state's 169 towns.

We spoke with Cat Clark from the Racquets for Life Foundation (RFL) about their Birdies for Charity program. RFL provides after-school and summer tennis programs for Hartford Public Schools students, including a graduation ceremony where participants receive rackets and balls. They also support individuals with disabilities, such as Asian A with cerebral palsy and a girl on the autism spectrum. Kat shares her personal background in tennis and the foundation's plans for future events.