Hosted by Romney Donald, Community Ties dives into conversations with people who have vision, drive, and passion, and choose to invest it in Norwalk. Presented by Nancy on Norwalk, the podcast looks to highlight the stories of people, businesses, and organizations in Norwalk.
Community Ties: Creating Connection, Creativity & Community with Ashley Chinwe
In this episode of Community Ties, we talk with Ashley Chinwe, creator of Sundays With Ash, about her journey, her love for Connecticut, and what inspired her to create a space centered around connection, experiences, creativity, and joy.
Ashley shares the story behind Sundays With Ash and how it has grown into a way to bring people together while highlighting local businesses, places, and experiences across Connecticut. We talk about creativity, trying new things, supporting local businesses, and the importance of intentionally creating opportunities for people to connect.
It’s a conversation about community, creativity, connection, and what can happen when you create spaces that encourage people to get out, explore, and experience something new together.
23 Sept 2026
Understanding Family Mental Health & In-Home Support with Sidnee Streater
In this episode of Community Ties, we talk with Sidnee Streater, psychotherapist and Multisystemic Therapy Manager at Family & Children’s Agency (FCA), about the mental health and behavioral health needs facing children, youth, and families across Norwalk and Fairfield County.
Sidnee gives us a closer look at FCA and its services, including intensive in-home therapy. We talk about back-to-school stress, youth behavioral challenges, housing instability, and the importance of meeting families where they are while reducing barriers to care.
It’s a conversation about family, mental health, and the community-based support available to help young people and families navigate difficult seasons.
7 Sept 2026
Connecting Families, Community & Local Government with Julie Foy
In this episode of Community Ties, we get to know Julie Foy beyond her title as the City of Norwalk’s Chief of Community Services.
Julie shares the experiences and relationships that have shaped her approach to community work, from supporting children and families to her years of work in Norwalk. We talk about what she has learned from the people she has served, what she hopes to bring to her new role in City Hall, and why strong communities depend on more than government alone.
We also discuss her work with the SOUL Fund and the importance of investing in organizations that are creating meaningful change with and for the Black community across Fairfield County.
It’s a conversation about service, connection, and the many ways one person can show up for a community.
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