Some Good News (Part 1)
Ready for some good news? We are too. In part 1 of this podcast episode, we talked to 3 Connecticut-based non-profits that are making a huge impact on our community - Wheeler Clinic, Healing Meals Community Project & CT Junior Republic. Hear from their leadership teams to find out how they've pivoted and adapted their programs to meet the new needs of their stakeholders, what silver linings have come out of this pandemic from their efforts, and how they are keeping volunteers engaged virtually.
About Wheeler Clinic
Wheeler Clinic is a community health center and Connecticut's most comprehensive nonprofit provider of primary and behavioral health services. They provide comprehensive solutions that address complex health issues, providing individuals, families and communities with accessible, innovative care. Click here to learn more about Wheeler Clinic.
About Healing Meals Community Project
Healing Meals is proud to be a Ceres Affiliate Partner, a national network of organizations building healthier communities by empowering young people, promoting community service, caring for our neighbors and restoring healthy and organic fresh foods to their place as the foundation of health for people and planet. We are the only non-profit in Connecticut that experientially teaches about healthy foods from ‘start to finish.’ Click here to learn more about Healing Meals.
About Connecticut Junior Republic (CJR)
CJR’s skilled and compassionate staff members help children, youth and families identify and utilize their strengths to meet challenges, resolve problems and relate to others in healthier, happier and more productive ways. Since its founding in 1904, the Connecticut Junior Republic has helped thousands of young people go on to lead productive and fulfilled lives by providing the care, treatment and educational services necessary for growth and change to occur. Assistance is provided on a daily basis through an array of residential, education, community and home-based services in 11 locations across Connecticut. Click here to learn more about CJR.
Wheeler Clinic is a community health center and Connecticut's most comprehensive nonprofit provider of primary and behavioral health services. They provide comprehensive solutions that address complex health issues, providing individuals, families and communities with accessible, innovative care. Click here to learn more about Wheeler Clinic.
About Healing Meals Community Project
Healing Meals is proud to be a Ceres Affiliate Partner, a national network of organizations building healthier communities by empowering young people, promoting community service, caring for our neighbors and restoring healthy and organic fresh foods to their place as the foundation of health for people and planet. We are the only non-profit in Connecticut that experientially teaches about healthy foods from ‘start to finish.’ Click here to learn more about Healing Meals.
About Connecticut Junior Republic (CJR)
CJR’s skilled and compassionate staff members help children, youth and families identify and utilize their strengths to meet challenges, resolve problems and relate to others in healthier, happier and more productive ways. Since its founding in 1904, the Connecticut Junior Republic has helped thousands of young people go on to lead productive and fulfilled lives by providing the care, treatment and educational services necessary for growth and change to occur. Assistance is provided on a daily basis through an array of residential, education, community and home-based services in 11 locations across Connecticut. Click here to learn more about CJR.
Music By: Colin Cross Music
