Social Issues

Christina’s House Follow-Up

Shannon Mumblo and Linda Mumblo from Christina’s House, a transitional home for women and their children to get back on their feet after homelessness, come back to give us an update on the money they’ve raised for the house itself, including a very...

Outstanding Young Philanthropic Volunteer Awardee

Robert Tremblay, a 10th grader at Minnechaug Regional High School, was awarded the Outstanding Young Philanthropic Volunteer award by The Western MA Chapter of The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) at a gala recently. He was nominated for years of...

Allied Rehab Centers

Those with developmental disabilities have the highest rate of unemployment out of any group in the United States– it’s at 80%! Allied Rehab Centers, a private non-profit organization in north central Connecticut, has been serving individuals with...

Springfield Gas Explosion Anniversary

On November 23, 2012, a massive gas explosion in downtown Springfield leveled Scores strip club, damaged a dozen other buildings, and resulted in the hospitalization of eighteen people.A year later, the historic Macintosh building has still not been repaired. A total...

Learn to Cope

Learn to Cope is a support group for parents and family members dealing with loved ones addicted to heroin, Oxycontin and other drugs. Carolee McGrath interviews Joanne Peterson, the Founder & Executive Director of the...

World War II Pilot Bill Purple

Bill Purple of Petersham, MA was recently honored by the French Legion of Honor for his service in World War Two. Purple, who is 89, was a B-17 pilot during the War. Recognizing Bill’s acts of valor, France named him a chevalier or knight of the French Legion of...

Real Dads Forever

Doug Edwards founder of Real Dads Forever talks about how important it is for men to be more involved in their families’ lives. Real Dads Forever...

Roca

Roca’s Executive Director Tom McKenna Springfield Assistant Director Keith Rhone talk about their organization, which helps at risk young men get off streets, get jobs, and lead productive lives. They will talk about the intervention model they use to help disengaged...

School Safety

Connecting Point Contributor Carolee McGrath visits the Enfield Public School System to talk with parents and administrators about their decision to place armed guards in the schools. Enfield Public...

Stay in School

Dora Robinson from United Way Pioneer Valley and Patricia Spradley from the Springfield School District talk about Springfield’s Stay-in-School. The city has traditionally had the highest number of drop outs or non-graduation rates in the state. The Stay-in-School...