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Find out what's going on in Connecticut this weekend and in the coming weeks.
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16 SEP 2026 · 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.Â
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16 SEP 2026 · 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.
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13 SEP 2026 · 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.
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20 AUG 2026 · 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.
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20 AUG 2026 · 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.
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10 AUG 2026 · 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.Â
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29 JUN 2026 · 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.
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29 JUN 2026 · 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.
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29 JUN 2026 · 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.
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29 JUN 2026 · We spoke with Sarah McDonagh from the Bridgeport Rescue Mission explains their services, including a food pantry, housing programs, and addiction recovery, noting higher needs in Bridgeport compared to state averages. They also operate a free community health clinic in partnership with Sage. Sarah emphasizes the importance of breaking the stigma around addiction and invites the community to support their upcoming event on July 28.
Find out what's going on in Connecticut this weekend and in the coming weeks.
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