Community Pulse with Eileen Peltier Eileen Peltier
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A localized beat on social progress in Central Vermont. Join, Eileen Peltier, Executive Director of Downstreet Housing & Community Development, as she sits down with community partners, influencers, and leaders to discuss exciting initiatives, local news, and the future of Central Vermont through the lens of social progress. If you’re passionate about social justice and Vermont’s vitality, this podcast is for you. *Intro music from purple-planet.com
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Making Vermont Hunger-Free
Eileen spends some time speaking with Faye Mack, Advocacy and Education Director at Hunger Free Vermont about the stigma attached to food insecurity, and how we can support our neighbors in accessing the nutritious food we all need for a health life.
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Powering Energy Efficiency
In this episode, Eileen talks with Sarah Wolfe, Communications Specialist for Efficiency Vermont. During the conversation, Sarah explains how her personal passion for environmental issues led her to this work, and shares the ways that Vermonters can benefit from the programs and initiatives offered by Efficiency Vermont.
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Boots on the Ground: Connecting with People & Places
Eileen welcomes Jack Leonard, Senior Maintenance Technician at Downstreet. Jack shares some stories from his 14 years working for Downstreet, the joy he feels working with old buildings, and his passion for helping our amazing residents.
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On the Future of Vermont: Our Youth
U32 Middle and High School Principal Steven Dellinger-Pate joins us to share his perspective on the school experience in Vermont during COVID, as well as some insights on how our community can support our schools and youth today and into the future.
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Working Together to End Violence Against Women
In the spirit of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we invited Diane Kinney, Co-Director of Circle to discuss her work supporting people experiencing domestic violence. Diane is a passionate advocate and a straight shooter – her conversation with Eileen is well worth a listen.
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Addressing Substance Use Disorder in Vermont
Downstreet’s Eileen Peltier is joined by Dr. Mark Depman, Emergency Medicine Doctor and Project Director for the Rural Communities Opioid Response project at the Central Vermont Medical Center. Dr. Depman shares information about our community’s innovative programs to support those with substance use disorder and where we as a community and state can do more.
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