American Housing Month and National Healthy Homes Month are celebrated in June, and for this episode, we delved into realities and misconceptions around affordable housing, and public housing specifically, through the eyes of a long-time Fairfi

Celebrating the Importance of Black Leaders in our Local Community

Feb 15th, 2021 33m 43s

Empowering Immigrants and Their Families

Dec 11th, 2020 21m 5s

December 18th is recognized by the U.N. as International Migrants' Day, raising awareness for human rights and saluting the efforts of migrants and communities to build better futures together. In this episode of Fairfield County Thrives, our P

The importance of voting

Oct 22nd, 2020 28m 18s

In this episode of Fairfield County Thrives, we’re talking about the importance of voting, especially this November in the midst of Covid… and what voting could look like in post-Covid.

Enhancing Philanthropy's Ability to Address the Needs of Black Communities

Aug 13th, 2020 37m 7s

Fighting for Racial Equity & Social Justice

Jun 24th, 2020 25m 28s

Mental Health Support for Children and Families in Connecticut

Jun 16th, 2020 20m 49s

Guest(s) include: Gail Melanson of Child Guidance Center of Mid-Fairfield County

COVID-19 Response

May 6th, 2020 27m 24s

Honoring the Achievements of Women & Girls in Connecticut

Mar 25th, 2020 16m 50s

March is designated as Women’s History Month, an invitation to explore and reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of women to American history. FCCF President & CEO Juanita James talked with Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame Executive Dir

Discovering the Impact of the Amistad

Feb 18th, 2020 17m 54s

Discovering the impact of the Amistad with Kai M. Perry, Board member of Discovering Amistad.

Census 2020 - Complete Count

Jan 17th, 2020 29m 22s

For our first episode in 2020, we are very excited to welcome Connecticut Lt. Governor, Susan Bysiewicz, Census Expert, Terri Lowenthal, and Barbara Lopez of Make the Road CT to Fairfield County Thrives! Their conversation focuses around Censu

A Conversation with Vu Le of Nonprofit AF

Dec 16th, 2019 29m 19s

This month, we are very excited to welcome Vu Le to Fairfield County Thrives. Vu is a writer, speaker, vegan, and nonprofit leader who has spent over 13 years as an executive director with a lens of equity, diversity, inclusion, and social just

Conversation with Leigh Shemitz, President, SoundWaters

Nov 22nd, 2019 24m 53s

In episode 2 of Fairfield County Thrives, we are joined by the President of SoundWaters, Leigh Shemitz. SoundWaters is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the Long Island Sound through education, action and closing the opportunity

Tracee Ellis Ross

Oct 21st, 2019 31m 44s

Fairfield County's Community Foundation's President & CEO, Juanita James, sits down with Actress, Producer, and Activist, Tracee Ellis Ross at the Community Foundation’s Fund for Women & Girls Annual Luncheon to discuss topics including inclusi