Community Conversations with Rep. Jane Garibay

Guest: Christy Kovel - Director of Public Policy, CT Alzhiemer's Association

Christy Kovel

Guest: Claudio Gualtieri, Senior Policy Advisor, Secretary of Office of Policy Management

Claudio Gualtieri

Guest: Marissa Gillett, Chairman, Public Utilities Regulatory Authority

Marissa GIllett

Guests: Mary-Jane Foster; President & CEO, Interval House and Wendy Knowles; Director, Windsor Locks Youth Services

Mary-Jane Foster

Guest: Brianna Dunlap; Director of Development and Community Relations, South Park Inn (a homeless shelter and homeless services provider in Hartford, CT)

Rep. Jane Garibay and Dunlap meet to discuss a newly funded role at South Park Inn, an ‘Older Adults Case Manager’ To proactively respond to the needs of older individuals experiencing homelessness, Dunlap appealed to the Aging Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly in March of 2024. The appeal was for restricted funding to better serve the aging population of homeless individuals in Hartford and Greater Hartford. Specifically, for a two-year initiative at South Park Inn to provide targeted programmatic support and hire a specialized case manager for guests ages 55 and above. The support was awarded and will be provided through the CGA via the Department of Housing. This support fills a dire service-area gap, improves dignity for older adults experiencing homelessness, and therefore transform many lives as we transition aging adults from homelessness to housing. This initiative dovetail with the ongoing work of the Committee of the Aging.

Brianna Dunlap

Comments: Rep. Garibay sits down with Rep. Kerry Wood and Rep. Bobby Gibson to discuss their time in Congress and the bills that they have worked on.

Kerry Wood and Bobby Gibson

Guest: 3rd District State Senator Saud Anwar

Saud Anwar

Comments: This month Jane sits down with Marc Warnock the Station Coordinator at North Central Community Television.

Marc Warnock

Guest: Anne Hulick - CT Director; Clean Water Action

Anne Hulick

Guest: Gail Stegman, Volunteer - Windsor Locks Lions Club

Gail Stegman

Guest: Cheryl Costello-Pelkey; President - Smalley Bros. VFW Auxiliary

Cheryl Costello-Pelkey

Guest: Christy Kovel; Director of Public Policy, Alzheimer's Association - CT Chapter

Christy Kovel

Guests: Ed Barry, Becca Mockalis, and Kevin Mocklais from American Legion Post 36 in Windsor Locks

Ed Barry, Becca Mockalis and Kevin Mockalis

Guest: Marilyn Diaz; Lead Volunteer, AARP CT

Marilyn Diaz

Guest: Anna Doroghazi Associate State Director, Advocacy and Outreach AARP CT

Anna Doroghazi

Guest: Windsor Locks First Selectman Paul Harrington

Paul Harrington

Guest: James Daniels - President CT Valley Tobacco Museum

James Daniels

Guest: Heidi Gilmore, Director of Social Services for the Town of Windsor Locks

Heidi Gilmore

Guest: Sarah McKay - Exec. Director Windsor Art Center

Sarah McKay