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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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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.Autor: Eileen Peltier
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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
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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.Autor: Eileen Peltier
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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.Autor: Eileen Peltier
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Working Together to End Violence Against Women
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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.Autor: Eileen Peltier
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Addressing Substance Use Disorder in Vermont
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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 c…
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Exploring Community Action to Reduce Homelessness
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Join Downstreet’s Eileen Peltier as she sits down to chat with Will Eberle, Field Director for the Agency of Human Services. Will shares a wonderful story that inspires his daily work in a conversation that digs deep into homelessness and what our community can do right now. Listen to all of our episodes right on our website, or on your favorite po…
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Improving Mental Health Care in Our Communities
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Downstreet’s Eileen Peltier has an engaging conversation with Mary Moulton, Executive Direcor of Washington County Mental Health Services. Mary’s personal story and years of work in the field of mental health bring clarity to her insights about what is happening in our community and what we as caring neighbors can do to help the many Vermonters liv…
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Connecting Public Health, Community Health, and Personal Health
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Eileen Peltier, Downstreet Housing & Community Development’s Executive Dircetor talks with Joan Marie Misek, District Director for the Vermont Department of Health. In addition to exploring the timely topic of the COVID-19 pandemic, the conversation also examines the role of public health in our communities and how we each can play a positive role …
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