Linking Together: Connecting our community through engagement
Farmington Valley Links
This is a community engagement Podcast presented by the Farmington Valley chapter of the Links. Each episode we will have meaningful talks with members of our community.
Episodes
Caring for Our Own: Three Voices on the Caregiving Journey
What happens when someone you love begins to need your care? On Linking Together, Abbey, Elizabeth, and Kimberley share how they found their way into caregiving. In their 50s, 60s, and 70s, they bring three perspectives to the challenges, tender moments, and lessons that come with caring for loved ones. Join them for an honest conversation filled with wisdom, warmth and the reassurance that no caregiver has to figure it all out alone.
A Year in Review: Reflecting on one year in Links Incorporated
In this episode, members of the Farmington Valley Links Incorporated reflect on their first year in Links. What some of the first impressions and highlights were.
Dialysis at Home: An Option Our Families Should Know
In this episode of Linking Together, host Trina Williams engages with Aisha Petteway, Paula Williams, and Rich Williams to discuss kidney awareness and the importance of home dialysis. The conversation highlights personal stories of resilience, caregiving, and the challenges faced by those living with kidney disease. The guests share their experiences with home dialysis, emphasizing its benefits over in-centre treatments, and discuss community initiatives aimed at educating and supporting individuals affected by kidney disease. The episode concludes with encouragement for those facing similar health challenges and a call to action for community involvement in health education.
Hartford Community Unites against Sickle Cell Disease
In this episode of Linking Together, we sit down with Tashonda, a representative of the Connecticut American Red Cross, to discuss the lifesaving impact of blood donation with a focus on black and brown communities. We also speak with community leaders Artie and Jeanna as we prepare for the collaborative Day of Service event with the Farmington Valley Chapter of Links Incorporated, the Greater Hartford Chapter of the Links Incorporated and the Greater Hartford Chapter of Jack and Jill of America Inc. Together they are hosting a community blood drive and food donation event at the YMCA on Albany Ave in HartfordJoin us as we Link Together in service, advocacy, and compassion for our community
Friendship Wisdom: Lessons from the heart
In our second episode, we talk about the importance of Friendship, what makes a good friend and how a friendship can last decades.
Turning just us into Justice: A conversation with Just Us movement Founder Zeno Temple
In this inaugural episode, members of the Farmington Valley Links talk with Just Us movement Founder Zeno Temple about his momentous 10 months of community engagement.Please follow us at Farmingtonvalleylinks79 where you can find more information about our organization. And please join us for our official webinar with Zeno on October 15th at 6pm.You can find more information about the Just us movement @thejustusmovement on Instagram.Correction: The date of the event is October 15th at 6 pm