Inside Austin Podcast

Dr. Calvin Kelly, Chief Programmin Officer and licened Psychologist, joins Inside Austin to talk about the benefits of pre-k learning for kids.  We talk aobut how to get enrolled, the changes made to cope with COVID-19 and who Head Start is for.

Don Bland, Director of The Austin Animal Center talks about the capacity crisis in Central Texas, the services provided and how we can help the Austin Animal Center and the pets it's sheltering.

Major Lewis reckline and Jason Whaley talk about the upcoming fundraisier, the generous matching gift from John Paul DeJoria and how you can help the Salvation Army Austin and there quest to give Central Texans a hand up.

We talk to Mary Whitehurst, the Source Austin CEO, about the mission and vision of the source..  We talk about the programs available, the types of care they provide and how they're trying to eliminate the barriars to care and treatment.  We also find out about the new RV provide mobile health care, who care is offered to and how you can get help or help with the mision.

CEO and Executive Director David Pratt talks about his new position, the history of the Austin Symphony and getting back to work following the pandemic.  We also talk about the Hartman Foundaiton Concerts and the Austin Symphony's 4th of July concert and fireworks show.

We Are Blood's Nick Canedo talks about the impact of the East Sixth Street Mass Shooting on our blood supply.  We also talk about the pandemic's impact on supply and demand, how you can help save a life and ways to help other than making a donation.

PCHAS is providing adoption and foster care services here in Central Texas

The Arc of the Capital Area is committed to empowering Central Texans with Intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.  CEO Dr. Mary Van Haneghan talks about the mission, vision and history of one of Austin's oldest non-profits.  We talk about the work that they do along with the various programs employed to achieve their goals including independent living, art therap...

Drive A Senior's Kristen Le Clair shares the history of the organization, what Drive A Senior means to the seniors and what the benefits are for the volunteer drivers.  We also talk about how easy it is to become a driver and what kinds of errands they'll be driving.

Ted Keyser, Executive Director with Helping Hand Home , joins Inside Austin to talk about the help they provide for Austin children, Texas' need for their services and the history of the organization.  We also talk about foster families not getting the recognition or support that they need and deserve and how Central Texas can help.

BCRC Board Member, Norma Jean Chapa talks about the upcoming Art Bra Austin event, their biggest event and biggest fundraiser of the year.  We talk about what to expect from this virtual event and how Central Texas can tune in on June 5th.

Co-founder and Executive Director of Crowe's Nest Farm, Dave Williams talks about the upcoming fundraiser , the mission and what you'll find when you visit.  We also talk about the on-site animal sanctuary, available tours and educational opportunities at Crowe's Nest Farm .

Julie Frost, Director of the Music Moves Mountains Foundation , brings local musician Devin Gutierrez into the studio to talk about the upcoming benefit concert . We also talk about the importance of music therapy, the various programs offered by the foundation and how ATX can help with the mission.

The Mexic-Arte Museum serves not only as an art museum but it's also a cultural center in downtown Austin.  Danielle Houtkooper, Development Coordinator for the museum, talks about the history and origins of the museum in Austin.  She also tells us about the current exhibition, the featured collections, the museum library, past performances, guided tours and how  you can help throug...

Kent Collins with the Austin History Center Association talks about how the association is working to preserve Austin's history as well as the relationship with the Austin History Center.  We talk about the future of the Faulk Library building and the growth of the association's membership and endowment as well as their work gathering and archiving Austin's oral history.  Kent also tell...

Jason Whaley from Salvation Army Austin talks about the moratorium on evictions, the various shelters they operate and the contribution of pandemic unemployment on housing.  We also discuss rental assistance programs and Salvation Army Austin's partnership with the City of Austin for homelessness education.  

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Austin Area CEO Misti Potter talks about how the organization has grown and evolved over the past fifty three years.  We talk some of the programs including Stem Academy, Power Hour and Road Code as well as the benefits for children, parents and the community.  We also talk about how Central Texas can help Boys and Girls Clubs of the Austin Area achieve their...

CASA of Travis County CEO Laura Wolf talks about advocating for children in court proceedings.  We discuss the mission, the need, the work being done, volunteerism and how the community benefits.  Laura also tells us how Central Texas can help CASATravis.org

Vice President of HOME, Marcia Ball, talks about helping Austin Musicians and Entertainers find housing in a difficult market. We talk about the history of HOME, the inspiration and the future as well as how ATX can support the mission.

Tito Sandigo from Austin Threads shares the mission of providing new clothes to referred teens, he explains the "shopping" experience and the history and inspiration of the organization

Dana Haddad, Recruitment Director with AmeriCorps Central Texas, talks about how nine different organizations came together to become greater than the sum of their parts.  We also talk about the upcoming job fairs, the types of jobs available and how these jobs changed her life and the lives of other participants.

Grahame Jones, the Executive Director of The 100 Club Ce Tex, talks about how the club provides financial assistance for the families of first responders, how they provide scholarships to first responders to improve their abilities to serve and how Austin and Central Texas can aid in the mission.

Bike Austin President Chris Riley talks about what Austin does right when it comes to bicycle infrastructure and what we could do better.  We also talk the benefits of bicycling and the potential impact electric bikes will have on transportation.

ABC Home and Commercial Services' Bobby Jenkins talk about the upcoming ABC Kite Fest, how great it is to be back after last year's cancellation and how they've managed to bring the event back with a pandemic twist. Bobby also talks about the inspiration for sponsoring the even, the HEB dog park and the charities benefitting from ABC Kite Fest

Austin Outlaw's General Manager and Assistant Coach, Lily, talks about her inspiration to play full contact football, how her role has changed over the years and the history of the Austin Outlaws. We discuss the upcoming season, the new homefield and how the Austin Outlaws spend time together off the field.