Community Pulse with Eileen Peltier
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
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 9
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2021
Making Vermont Hunger-Free
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…
Powering Energy Efficiency
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 …
Boots on the Ground: Connecting with People & Places
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 pass…
On the Future of Vermont: Our Youth
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 suppor…
Working Together to End Violence Against Women
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…
Addressing Substance Use Disorder in Vermont
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. D…
Exploring Community Action to Reduce Homelessness
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 conversati…
Improving Mental Health Care in Our Communities
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 ment…
Connecting Public Health, Community Health, and Personal Health
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 timel…