Greater Hartford Gives: Disinvested

Episode 8: Normal Doesn’t Work (Special Episode)

In this special episode of Disinvested, we examine how the COVID-19 crisis has exposed longstanding racial and economic disparities across the country, and what we can do

Episode 7: What Does it Mean to Be Part of a Community?

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

Episode 6: Arts & Culture

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.

Episode 5: What is a Basic Human Need?

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 w

Episode 4: College vs. Non-College

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 edu

Episode 3: Careers, Not Jobs

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

Episode 2: Community Safety

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, w

Episode 1: An Economy for Everyone

Disinvested is a podcast about the resilience of an American city and how we can build a stronger and more inclusive community from the ground up. Our first episode is a