Episodes

  • Community Connections 6-28-25

    Community Connections 6-28-25
    Jun 28 2025
    Join us for the June edition for Community Connections presented by the United Way on WTIC 1080AM! Senior Vice President, Marketing and Development, Maura Cook talks about the end of the United Way's Centenial celebration. Jim O’Meara, Senior Managing Director for Webster Bank and United Way’s 2024 Community Campaign Chair. O'Meara has been connected to the United Way since 2012 and is honored to be working with them. Allyson McGinty, the Director of Strategic Partnership at United Way rounds out the group, McGinty's responsibility is speaking to communities to see what issues are affecting them the most. This collaboration allows for curent partnerships to be strengthened and for new partnerships to be forged. To learn how you can get involved and help CT communities, visit: www.unitedwayinc.org
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    39 mins
  • Community Connections 5-31-25

    Community Connections 5-31-25
    May 31 2025
    Closing gaps in wages: United Way’s Young Adult Workforce Development Initiatives Tune in to WTIC 1080 AM at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 31 for “Community Connections” as Maura Cook, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Development, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut; Taniqua K. Huguley-Chaplin, Director, Economic Mobility Initiatives, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut; and Tania Banks, Chair, Young Legends, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, share how United Way is strategically closing gaps that prevent young adults enter and grow in the workforce.
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    31 mins
  • Community Connections 4/26/25

    Community Connections 4/26/25
    Apr 26 2025
    Join us for “Community Connections” on WTIC 1080 AM at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 26 as Maura Cook, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Development, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, along with special guests, Tara Linton, Senior Director of Communications at Cronin; and, Carla Nunziante, Vice President Acquisitions and Integrations at Hartford HealthCare, promote Women United’s 14 th Annual Power of the Purse Luncheon and Silent Auction presented by Hartford HealthCare which returns June 12 to the Connecticut Convention Center. This event has become a valuable opportunity for women and allies to expand their professional networks while giving back to their communities.
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    35 mins
  • Community Connections 3-29-25

    Community Connections 3-29-25
    Mar 29 2025
    35 mins
  • Community Connections 2-22-25

    Community Connections 2-22-25
    Feb 22 2025
    Join us for another installment of Community Connections presented by the United Way on WTIC 1080AM. Maura Cook, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Development, and Patrick McGloin, President, Westland Public Relations and Chair, Advocacy Committee at United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, talk to Steve about how they are working to end poverty. Cook mentioned the strategic planning process, which includes 40 interviews with community members over the last two years. This past summer, community partners from all sectors co-created bold ideas to close gaps and create opportunities in child literacy, wages, housing and life expectancy. These conversations have solidified the United Way's position to promote change and adovcate for their community members. McGloin continued the conversation with the upcoming developments the United Way is planning for the youth in these communities. In 2025, the United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut has these priorities for 2025: Young adult employment Early childhood literacy (ages birth to five) They are advocating for more investments in education and training services for opportunity youth, are also advocating for $500,000 per year from the state’s budget to support early childhood literacy. To volunteer, donate, or to inquire about services, please head to: www.unitedwayinc.org If you or someone you love need assistance dial 211. If you or someone you love needs someone to talk to, dial 988
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    38 mins
  • Community Connections 1-25-25

    Community Connections 1-25-25
    Jan 25 2025
    Join us for the first “Community Connections” of 2025 on WTIC 1080 AM! Maura Cook, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Development, United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut joins us to remind everyone tax season is fast-approaching and VITA is a crucial resource for individuals needing help in these econonomic times. María Nuñez, an incoming United Way board of directors member and a previous VITA filer and volunteer shares her experience with this service from both sides of the table. Danira Martel, Coordinator and Financial Opportunity Center from The Village for Families & Children shared that 13,000 households were able to be helped by VITA last year. To schedule an appointment to use VITA services, use the contqact information here: - In the greater Hartford, Enfield, Tolland and Windham regions, taxpayers can visit 211ct.org/taxhelp to confirm their eligibility and to book their appointment at a time and location most convenient to them. - In the greater New Britain-Berlin region, qualifying taxpayers can visit hranbct.org/vita to confirm their eligibility and to book their appointment at a time and location convenient to them. The United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut want you to remember that VITA is a great resource for: - Individuals and families who earned up to $68,000 annual household income in 2024 - People ages 60+ - People with disabilities, and - People who speak limited English To learn more, volunteer, or donate, please go to www.unitedwayinc.org
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    37 mins
  • Community Connections 12-28-24

    Community Connections 12-28-24
    Dec 28 2024
    Join us for the final installment of Community Connections presented by the United Way on WTIC 1080AM for 2024! Maura Cook, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Development, Sam Goemans, director of individual giving from the United Way of Central and North Eastern Connecticut talk to Steve about the impact they want to bring to those in the community in 2025. The organization is also celebrating past success and new adventures in the new year! Cook is happy to report the Centennial Gala was a success and that they will be moving into a new location in 2025! Events like Power of the Purse will be returning in 2025 as well. Amanda Smith from MarktLab, tells Steve how they got connected to the United Way. Smith explained how this connection has been able to make a difference and how YOU can make a difference with a charitable gift as the year comes to an end. To volunteer, donate, or to inquire about services, please head to: www.unitedwayinc.org If you or someone you love need assistance dial 211 If you or someone you love needs someone to talk to 988
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    35 mins
  • Community Connections 11-30-24

    Community Connections 11-30-24
    Nov 30 2024
    Join us for the November edition of Community Connections presented by the United Way on WTIC 1080AM. Maura Cook, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Development at the United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, talks to Steve about how this season of giving is more important than ever. The Rapid Response Fund helps other municipalities to offer assistance to the residents they serve who are at risk of becoming homeless. Cook also wanted to remind everyone that the Centennial Gala is two weeks away! The Gala will feature renowned broadway icon Bernadtte Peters and will allow all attendees to take a glimpse into the next 100 years of The United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut. - To volunteer, donate, or to inquire about services, please head to: www.unitedwayinc.org - Tickets for the gala can be purchased at: www.unitedwayinc.org/centennial-gala - Learn more about the Rapid Response Fund here: www.unitedwayinc.org/rapid-response - Tuesday Decmeber 3, 2024 is Giving Tuesday! Donate by Tuesday to have your United Way donation make the most impact! Eversource will be matching the first donations up to $25,000 dollarfor-dollar. Head to unitedwayinc.org/donate
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    41 mins