Hello Connecticut!

The Travelers Championship 6.22- 6.28 – TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, CT

Birdies for Charity is BACK and so are our Birdies Podcasts! Take a listen to Mike Mason, President & CEO of Special Olympics CT, A Birdies for Charity participant tell WFSB’s Renee DiNino how excited they are to be a part of this opportunity to raise funds and awareness for this organization!

Learn more: www.travelerschampionship.com & www.soct.org 

NOTE: Join WFSB’s own Renee DiNino onsite at the Travelers Championship from Wednesday June 24th to Sunday June 28th interviewing non-profits taking advanta...

Renee DiNino speaks with Corrianne Chipello about Camp Courant and Birdies for Charity!
Don't miss The Travelers Championship June 22 - 28 at the TPC River Highlands in Cromwell.

Hartford’s Camp Courant is the oldest and largest FREE summer day program in the country, and our programs provide Hartford’s youth, ages 5-12, with an opportunity to build meaningful and positive relationships with fellow campers and staff, learn, and most importantly, HAVE FUN!  Campers become part of a historic camp community that continues to grow and evolve, but has also stood the test of time.

Renee DiNino spoke with Michelle Joyce of CLCC in support of Birdies for Charity!

DONATE: www.creativelivingcommunityofct.org

Creative Living Community of CT, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) Connecticut nonprofit corporation founded in 2006 with a mission to create a shared, inclusive living experience for individuals with and without developmental disabilities by focusing upon the gifts of all in mutually rewarding relationships. CLCC’s Board of Directors is comprised of community members and parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and a representative of the neurodiverse population.

Renee DiNino spoke with Amy Wiltsie of the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA about Birdies for Charity 2026
DONATE: www.cccymca.org
The Central Connecticut Coast YMCA is a charitable, not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Serving 25 towns and cities in the Greater Bridgeport and New Haven counites, as well as YMCA Camp Hi-Rock (Mount Washington, MA), the Y helps children, families, and adults learn, grow, and thrive. We are an inclusive organization open to all, guided by Judeo-Christian principles to build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for everyone.

The Travelers Championship 6.22- 6.28 – TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, CT
Birdies for Charity is BACK and so are our Birdies Podcasts! Take a listen to Jenna E. Columbus President / CEO for Fresh Start Worx, A Birdies for Charity participant tell WFSB’s Renee DiNino how excited they are to be a part of this opportunity to raise funds and awareness for this organization! 
Learn more: www.travelerschampionship.com www.fsworx.org

The Travelers Championship 6.22- 6.28 – TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, CT
Birdies for Charity is BACK and so are our Birdies Podcasts! Take a listen to Betsy McCain Schroeder, Director of Development for the Northern Middlesex YMCA, A Birdies for Charity participant tell WFSB’s Renee DiNino how excited they are to be a part of this opportunity to raise funds and awareness for this organization! 
Learn more: www.travelerschampionship.com

The Enfield Fourth of July Town Celebration takes place July 10, 11 and 12th!

Check out our interview with Izzy Post Ruhland, Marketing Director, Enfield Fourth of July Town Celebration with WFSB's Renee DiNino to hear all about it!!!

America is celebrating 250 years and you’ll find all the feels in Enfield!

The mission?  To provide the residents of Enfield CT and the surrounding communities a three-day Fourth of July Celebration at no charge, including music, parade, races, demonstrations, kid's ride's and games, with much, much more! Don’t forget the fireworks Sunday night!

The Travelers Championship 6.22- 6.28 – TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, CT
Birdies for Charity is BACK and so are our Birdies Podcasts! Take a listen to Debbie Baker, Director of Development for Riverfront Recapture, a FIRST TIME Birdies for Charity participant tells WFSB’s Renee DiNino how excited they are to be a part of this opportunity to raise funds and awareness for this organization! 

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS: Birdies for Charity - Travelers Championship - TPC River Highlands

NOTE: Join WFSB’s own Renee DiNino onsite at the Travelers Championship from Wednesday June 24th to Sund...

Bryan Brown has covered a staggering number of miles with his Fidelco guide dogs. Growing up in extremely rural settings – including one Colorado town with a population of 52 in a mountain pass with no television or radio signals 65 miles from the nearest grocery store – he learned early in his teens that the best entertainment was found outside.

When he lost his vision at age 17 due to retinal detachment, he believed the outdoor adventure part of his life had come to an end.

Fast forward to 2004.

There are many reasons Bryan found his way to F...

Renee chats with Lauren Amendola of the Arthritis Foundation and Dr Glaser a Pediatric Rheumatologist at Yale, being honored by the Arthritis Foundation at this years Jingle Bell Run!

Sunday, December 14th at the Surf Club in Madison, CT 

www.JBR.org/Connecticut

www.Arthritis.org

Registration will open at 8:30am and races will begin at 9:30am. Participants are invited to join us that morning for a group warm up stretch led by our friends at Ivy Rehab, enjoy photos with Santa, and our coffee & cocoa station. 

Fidelco Guide Dog Client Amelia Lillie and her guide dog Morgan have been together for 6 months. As you'll hear in our conversation it was a quick bond and they are now taking over the world! 

Fidelco German Shepherd Dogs are bred from Bavarian stock to ensure ideal characteristics for guide dog work such as intelligence, temperament, stamina and stability. Fidelco guide dogs are responsible for our clients’ safety at all times. This formidable task requires an uncompromising focus on the quality of the breed, extensive training, and thoughtful matching and placement.

For 60 years, Fidelco has bee...

James (Jim) lives in South Dakota with his wife, Linda and is the parent of two adult children. He partnered with Fidelco guide dog, “Dax” in May 2022. Diagnosed with glaucoma in the early 2000’s, Jim was declared legally blind in 2013. He is a retired forester and veteran. When Jim’s doctor told him he was eligible for services through the Veterans Administration, he decided to take advantage of these services and traveled to Chicago where he received six weeks of orientation and mobility training and support at the Hines VA Blind Rehabilitation Center. As a result of his training, Jim beca...

“Free to Be Me” — The Social Chase Hosts First Fundraiser Concert Gala to Support the Autism Community

Waterbury, CT — November 20, 2025 — Local nonprofit The Social Chase, Inc. is inviting media outlets to cover — and request interviews for — its First Fundraiser Concert Gala, an uplifting evening of music, celebration, and community advocacy for neurodivergent teens and adults.

The event will take place Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at La Bella Vista, 380 Farmwood Road, Waterbury, Connecticut.

Headlining the evening:

Hawk Studios CT – remember that name! I had a chance to chat with Joe Hawk, founder of this powerhouse local film house! Already known for Article 92 a sci-fi drama available on Amazon Prime video, now has a new project filming in Connecticut right now!

The White House is Fake…before you get excited, it’s not about any current political issues. It’s dating back to 1957! It’s a political thriller with secret tunnels that truly exist here in CT! He’s also looking for extras in November (details about where in the podcast)! The production ha...

Fidelco Apprentice Instructor Saige Grace Martinelli shares her journey with Fidelco Guide Dogs with Renee DiNino.

“Why I started at Fidelco was because I fell in love with working with dogs but always wanted to do something that helped people and made a difference. During Covid I watched the documentary, Pick of the Litter, and quickly into watching it, I realized what I wanted to do with my life. Working with Fidelco has taken the two things I'm extremely passionate about, dogs and helping people, and made it my reality. I love getting asked what I do fo...

On behalf of the Simsbury Police Union, the Hometown Foundation and ACI Dynamix please join us for a special car show fundraiser in honor of Simsbury PD Animal Control Officer, Deb Clark. This community gathering will feature new and classic cars and local support from police and fire departments. 

About Deb Clark

Deb Clark has dedicated her life to public service and helping both people and animals. Her journey is one of...

Believe 208 Run for the Brave and the Finest 5K takes please on Sunday 9.28.25

Renee DiNino spoke with founder Trish Buchanan about the importance of this event and the impact it has on law enforcement and first responders everywhere.

The Believe 208 Run for the Brave and Finest is a chip-timed, certified USATF 5K race. The 'out and back' course begins at the Knights of Columbus, 1871 Main Street, East Hartford and continues along beautiful (and flat!) "Old Main Street" from East Hartford into South Windsor.

The Believe 208 5K Run for the Brave and Finest, in M...

Join us for an evening of fantastic fun and fundraising.  There will be food, drinks, live music, and live and silent auctions. 

Renee DiNino speaks with Shelly Whitlock Pope, Executive Director

Shepard Meadows Equestrian Center is holding their 20th Anniversary Celebration! 10.4.26

Get your tickets for our biggest fundraiser of the year!  Funds raised during the event will aid our mission to support the growth and overall well-being of all individuals, including those with special needs, by providing equine-assisted services (EAS) in a safe, caring and professional environment.  We can't wait to celeb...

Renee DiNino spoke with Teresa Wierbicki, Director of Strategic Development
ImmaCare Inc. and ImmaCare Solutions LLC and Fr Ray Kelly! With over 94 million views on one beautiful video singing at a wedding, Hallelujah, that started it all to his winning performance on Britain’s Got Talent with over 18 million views!
Fr. Ray Kelly—the beloved Singing Irish Priest from Britain’s Got Talent—is coming to West Hartford for one night only!

Tuesday, August 19 at 6:30 PM
Northwest Catholic High School

See the Northwest Catholic High School Choir sing with Father Ray for one nigh...

Abandoned New Haven Dog Still Needs A Home

Jesse Shaw, Co-founder Fetch Dog Rescue in Connecticut shares an update on Bradley the abandoned dog from the streets of New Haven. He was named after the street he was found on and has gone through extensive training to be the best good boy ever.

Earlier this year he was left out in the cold, tied to a pole at the end of a block in New Haven. Luckily, someone from the rescue family found him. Since then, he went from the New Haven Animal Shelter, Rescue 22...

Justin Rigney has over 25 years of professional dog training experience and was a Law Enforcement Officer for 17 years. He spent 10 years as a K-9 handler and trainer. His unique background and experience in civilian dog training and as Police service dog training sets him a part from other trainers in his field.

In this episode of Hello Connecticut, the podcast Renee DiNino speaks to Liz DiPace, Manager of Puppy Development about becoming a puppy raiser! Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation needs people to help raise these incredible hero dogs! For more information visit www.Fidelco.org

About

Puppy Raisers take our pups at about eight weeks of age. They love and care for them. They participate in weekly classes at our Fidelco training center. Then, when the pups are approximately 14 to 16 months old, they return them to us for formal guide dog training.

Hundreds of families...

On this episode of Hello Connecticut, Renee DiNino chats with Douglas S. Fuchs, Chief Operations Officer and Tim Restall President of Hartford Yard Goats about NorcomCT First Responders Night at Dunkin Stadium, home of the Hartford Yard Goats on July 31, 2025!

ABOUT

The First Responders Night at the Hartford Yard Goats will take place on July 31, 2025. This event will honor first responders from across Connecticut and Southern New England, and NorcomCT will be giving away 1,500 tickets and other promotional items on game day.

NorcomCT, formerly Northeastern Communications, Inc., is one of Connecticut’s largest Motorola...

Connecticut GC We Before Me Foundation

3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Lauren Messner of Connecticut GC We Before Me Foundation inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello!

ABOUT

The We Before Me Foundation provides youth hockey training, development, and advocacy for children and youth in th...

Hartford Lions Soccer Academy

3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Kenniel Martin of Hartford Lions Soccer Academy inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello!

ABOUT

Our mission is to positively impact the development of youth in our community by providing soccer and life-enriching opportunities to young pl...

House of Heroes Connecticut Chapter

3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Paul Hoar from House of Heroes Connecticut Chapter inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello!

ABOUT
The mission of House of Heroes, Inc. is to recognize and honor military and public safety veterans and/or their sp...

3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Robin Sharp of Easter Seals Capital Region & Eastern CT inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello!

www.easterseals.com/hartford

Wellspring Foundation

3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Dr Jessica Zoltani of Wellspring Foundation inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello!

ABOUT

At Wellspring Foundation, we believe that philanthropy is an opportunity to invest financial resources back into society to build the social, spiritual, and material we...

Northern Middlesex YMCA

3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Betsy Schroeder of  Northern Middlesex YMCA inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello!

ABOUT

Our journey is not just about sports but also about providing our youth with educational and civic opportunities that empower them to achieve per...

Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut

3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Victor Darr of Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello!

www.biact.org

Shag Bark Hickory Farm

3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Katie hunt of Shag Bark Hickory Farm inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello!

ABOUT

Rosemary Malin founded Shag Bark 50 years ago. Her daughter Katie Malin-Hunt teach lessons at their farm in East Windsor, CT.
Sh...

Bridgeport Caribe Youth Leaders

3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with John Torres and Liliana Serrano of Bridgeport Caribe Youth Leaders inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello!

ABOUT

Our journey is not just about sports but also about providing our youth with educational and civic opportunities th...

Blue Line Jars

3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Brittany Murphy of Blue Line Jars inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello!

ABOUT

Blue Line Jars started with a mason jar and a mission. In 2020, as “defund the police” rhetoric grew louder and law enforcement morale reache...

Medical Aid to Haiti Inc, (MATH)

3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Anne D’Orvilliers of Medical Aid to Haiti Inc, (MATH)  inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello!

ABOUT

In 2002, a medical ministry established at the Church of St. Peter Claver (West Hartford, CT) began what...

Carter Kane Interviews 3 Cares

3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with booth producer and intern Carter Kane interviews Channel 3’s Renee DiNino inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello!

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Harlows Heroes

3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Krista Harlows Heroes inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello!

ABOUT

At Harlows Heroes, our mission is dedicated to providing essential funding and support for current and retired canines who are or have faithfully served our communities. Our mi...

Presenting Sponsor of The Travelers Championship – Trinity Health of New England

3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Dr Adam Perrin Associate Professor of Family Medicine for  Presenting Sponsor of The Travelers Championship – Trinity Health of New England, inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello!

www.trinityhealthofne.org

Fitness Class Training & Open Doors Outdoors

3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with George Udal and Matthew Udal of Fitness Class Training inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello!

About

To provide low cost fitness classes, using the funds to support animal, Veteran, and community based charities.

Warm the Children

3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Kristen Holden of Warm the Children inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello!

ABOUT

Warm The Children is a family of 27 non-profit organizations whose missions are the same: providing new winter clothing and footwear for their community’s ne...

A Better Chance Glastonbury

3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Rhonda Rawlins of A Better Chance Glastonbury inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello!

About

The mission of Glastonbury A Better Chance (GABC) is to offer young men of color from underserved communities with demonstrated ability an...