Disinvested Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

For our final episode, we asked nearly 100 people the same

question: What does it mean to be part of a community? As you might expect, we

received a wide array of answers. People shared what their community means to

them, and what they view as their obligation to their community. Throughout

this series, we’ve talked about building stronger and more inclusive

communities. In this episode, we’ll discuss why community matters, and offer

suggestions of what we might do to repair the social bonds that have been

deteriorating for decades.

Arts and culture are not just nice… they’re necessary. They contribute to economic growth, build skills for the modern workforce and create community across generations. In this episode, we’ll explore how arts and culture can do even more for our region.

When we think of basic human needs, we usually think of food and shelter. And while those are critical, it’s time we expand the definition of a basic human need. How do we offer people the supports they need to overcome barriers and become fully productive members of society?

When we were growing up, students were divided

in two paths: College and Non-College. That type of thinking has changed. How

do we ensure that everyone gets a quality education and goes on to a successful

career and life? We talk to educators, researchers and students and attempt to

challenge some assumptions about education.

A number of people in our region face barriers to employment that prevent them from reaching their full potential. In this episode, we’ll talk about Skill Attainment and Workforce Development. How do we help people find not just jobs, but careers?

We all want to live in a community that is safe and vibrant, but for too many residents of the Hartford region, crime and violence are a part of life.







In this episode, we explore the effects of violence and trauma, and ask what we can do to create safer communities.