El Paso Public Forum

Segment 1: Extreme Weather Task Force . It's getting HOT in El Paso and there are certain groups of people that are more vulnerable to heat related illness including the elderly, very young, and those with certain medical conditions. There are also programs in El Paso in place to donate fans and cooling stations around the city. . Amber Banda talks with Grace Ortiz, Extreme Weather Task Force Chai...

Segment 1: Lucha for a Cause! . Reach For A Star has been helping grant wishes for critically ill children in and around El Paso since 1982. This year they are teaming up with Three Nations Brewery in Socorro, TX and Lucha League Wrestling for their biggest fundraiser yet! . Amber Banda talks with Reach For A Star President Elizabeth Torres, Rick Razo, owner of Three Nations Brewery, and Lobo and...

Segment 1: Fatherhood EFFECTS Program . Calling all dads and father-like figures. The El Paso Center for Children has a Program just for you called the "Fatherhood Effects Program." Listen as Amber Banda talks with Gabino Meza and Ron Long, dads and Program Specialists for the Fatherhood Effects Program.  . Learn about their classes and support groups, the importance of men mentoring men, and how...

Segment 1: El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank, covering El Paso, Culberson and Hudspeth Counties . Did you know that food insecurity in our region is 40%, which is DOUBLE the National average and DOUBLE the amount of any city of comparable size in Texas? Local food insecurity doesn't just affect the homeless, it affects your neighbors, friends, teachers, etc. . Amber Banda talks with veteran Kri...

Segment 1: El Paso Child Guidance Center . If you are looking for a place that specializes in therapy, psychiatry and case management for children, listen up! The El Paso Child Guidance Center offers affordable and free support to help children with their mental health. . Amber Banda talks with Cathy Gaytan, CEO of the El Paso Child Guidance Center. The center offers many free and income-based sup...

Segment 1: For the first time ever, the Sun City brings together Ft. Bliss and Destination El Paso to celebrate the United States of America turning 250 years old this Independence Day!  . Amber Banda talks with Roberto Medina, aka "Chico," Director of Ft. Bliss DFM-MWR, and Alexandria Acosta, Strategic Marketing Manager for Destination El Paso. . Saturday June 27th: Pop Goes the Fo rt from 5-10pm...

Segment 1: CASA; Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) . Amber Banda interviews Mia Reza, Volunteer Recruitment Training Lead and Anna Carillo, Marketing and Venets Coordinator for CASA of El Paso . You can make a big difference in the life of an abused or neglected child. Listen to learn how you can support these children either by becoming a CASA or donating to their cause. Learn the process...

Segment 1: Rescue Re-Shot Project, helping animals get adopted using professional photography! . Amber Banda talks with Lilian Blanco and her husband Jaime Blanco, co-founders of Rescue Re-Shot Project. Lilian also serves as the president of the organization, and Jaime is not only the treasurer but the actual photographer! They work with local animal welfare agencies to help get the best side of t...

Segment 1: Strive Now EP; Empowering the Sun City youth to find their purpose and become leaders in our community . Amber Banda talks with Israel Castro, Executive Director, and Raul Garcia, Program Coordinator, for Strive Now in El Paso. This relatively new non-profit exists to empower young people to build character, clarity and leadership by connecting values to real-life at school, at work, an...

Segment 1: Lumbre Motorcycle Club partners with "Gangster for Jesus" Ministry to raise funds for the Opportunity Center for the Homeless in El Paso. . The Opportunity Center for the Homeless provides emergency and permanent housing options, food and other assistance to over 2,000 individuals on average each year. "Gangster for Jesus" ministry has their Church in the Alley right next to the Opportu...

Segment 1: Plant A Seed . Plant A Seed is no stranger to the El Paso Public Forum. Founded by Wendy Gamillo and her husband Miguel Gamillo, Plant A Seed has done many projects with various organizations and vulnerable populations in the border city. From their "Generations of Kindness" program that connects youth to seniors, their "My Quince" program which gifts a lucky girl a quince she would oth...

Segment 1: El Paso parents: Do you wish there was a place online where you could find all types of out-of-school activities for your kids based on their interests, cost, location within the city, and more? Well THERE IS!  . The Paso Del Norte Health Foundation has partnered with The United Way of El Paso County to support their initiative known as " The Boost Network ," a free online resource for...

Segment 1: Get ready to glam up for the Child Crisis Center of El Paso's Hollywood For Hope Gala! . Amber Banda interviews Andrew Castaneda, Executive Director for the Child Crisis Center of El Paso , as well as Crystal Gurrola, Fund Developer for the Child Crisis Center of El Paso . They talk about how the center is an emergency resource for the families of El Paso, what happens when a child is i...

Segment 1: Guardians of the Children, Sun City Chapter . Amber Banda, (aka Flex in the biker world), talks with Treadz and Rigs, Treasurer and Sgt at Arms, respectively, for Guardians of the Children, Sun City Chapter , (GOC). GOC is an international non-profit biker organization that provides support to kids who have gone through abuse, especially those having to testify in court. They will "adop...

Segment 1: The Evelyn Solis Foundation . Amber Banda interview Lorraine Reyes, Executive Director, and Ivan Reyes, Secretary & Member of the Board of Directors for The Evelyn Solis Foundation.  . This foundation was named in honor of Lorraine's late mother, who did a lot of volunteer work and encouraged her children to do the same. This organization supports women and children in the El Paso c...

Segment 1: Relentless IQ . Relentless IQ is a new non-profit created to "break barriers and create opportunities for individuals with intellectual, social, emotional, and/or physical challenges," especially coming out of high school. . Amber Banda interviews Relentless IQ Founder and President Daisy Godfrey and her husband Bryan Godfrey, Founder as well as Director of Marketing & Outreach. Dai...

Segment 1: Crimestoppers of El Paso . Amber Banda interviews the new board for Crimestoppers of El Paso ; Leon Ernest Gluck, President, Adriana Shelton, VP of Administration, and welcomes back Sgt. Sambrano, Law Enforcement Coordinator for CSEP. . Listen to learn what changes this new board plans to implement, how to report crimes anonymously, how the community makes a huge difference in helping t...

Segment 1: Homes For Our Troops is coming to El Paso for the first time! . Homes For Our Troops builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post 9-11 veterans, and they have come to El Paso to build a home for a veteran here in the Sun City! . Amber Banda has the honor of talking with Bill Ivey, Executive Director for Homes For Our Troops , as well as veteran...

Segment 1: Mark your calendars; the El Paso Science Festival  is back! On April 18th and 19th, the El Paso Convention Center is going to be a place of inspiration, science, and wonder . . Amber Banda talks with Romelia Acosta, Marketing and Communications Director for the El Paso Science Festiva l. Get a look ahead into what this year's fair will offer including the return of astronaut Jose Hernan...

Segment 1: El Paso MS Community . Amber Banda interviews Natalie Asencio, Founder and President, and Daniel Valdez, Board Member, for the El Paso MS Community. According to elpasoMScommunity.com, "Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord."  . Amber, Natalie and Daniel talk about how and why El Paso MSC began, how...

Segment 1: Sober Streets Movement . Not so fun fact: El Paso has the highest percentage of fatalities involving drunk driving in America, with almost half of traffic deaths in the city involving a drunk driver. . Amber Banda interviews Lupe Hernandez and Aracely Rascon, co-founders of Sober Streets Movement in El Paso, TX. . Lupe and Aracely share their stories of how they each lost a loved at the...

Segment 1: Desert Rescue 915, helping to restore our desert one cleanup at a time! . Amber Banda interviews Rick Flores, Executive Director for Desert Rescue 915. They talk about how they conduct their cleanups, where they help clean up, the impact it makes on our city, and some things Rick wishes the public knew about this mission. . They are participating in an upcoming event called "Plant A Tre...

Segment 1: Scales and Tails Pet Rescue . Let's learn about El Paso's only non-profit exotics pet rescue! Scales and Tails Pet Rescue rescues, rehabilitates, rehomes, and educates the public on how to care for animals such as lizards, snakes, turtles, and other exotic and unique pets! . Amber Banda interviews Erika Pasieczny, (aka Dr. Paz), president of Scales and Tails Pet Rescue and a former prin...

Segment 1: We Hike Adventure . Get your hiking boots ready! WE HIKE is a non-profit aimed at educating the community on outdoor and hiking safety and getting people to go outside and hike! . Amber Banda interviews Lisa Enriquez, President, and Karl Widmer, Outreach Specialist, for WE HIKE Adventure . Lisa came back to El Paso and founded WE HIKE  because of her love of the outdoors and to help cre...

Segment 1: Ready One Industries . In El Paso, have you seen that huge building next to Sam's on Pellicano and wonder what it is? That's where they make military uniforms! From BDUs to other kevlar equipped uniforms, Ready One Industries is a non-profit that makes these uniforms from scratch. The unique thing about Ready One Industries is that a majority of their workforce employes people with disa...