Beyond the Dais - The Stories of El Paso County

This interview with Crossfire Ministries' Executive Director, Renee Bebee, was recorded on November 30, 2023. In this episode we talk about Crossfire Ministries' mission and how they benefit from community partnerships.

If you want to learn more about Crossfire Ministries, you can visit their website at https://www.crossfireministries.org/.

If you are interested in more stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting ARPA grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.

If you'd prefer to view a YouTube version of the recording, watch the embedded video below.

This interview with Crossroads' Turning Points' Chief Innovation Officer, Dr. Rob Archuleta, and Clinical Supervisor of El Paso County Services, Alice Kramer, was recorded on February 22, 2023. In this episode we discuss how Crossroads' Turning Points identifies the needs of their patrons, the various programs they offer, and how American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding aids their efforts.

If you want to get involved with Crossroads' Turning Points, you can learn more by visiting their website at https://www.crossroadstp.org/. If you are interested in more stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting ARPA grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.

This week's interview featured the Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at UCCS, Dr. Judith Scott; the President of Aponi Partners, Penny Whitney; and the Executive Director at Liberty Heights, Alina Solarzano. This interview was recorded on January 13, 2023. In this episode we discuss UCCS's JAWS Program and how American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding aids their efforts.

If you want to learn more about the JAWS Program, you can visit their website at https://johnsonbethel.uccs.edu/jumpstart-aging-workforce-solutions-jaws. You can also contact our guests using their email addresses:

Dr. Judith Scott - [email protected]

Penny Whitney - [email protected]

Alina Solarzano - [email protected]

If you are interested in more stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting ARPA grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.

This interview with Homeward Pikes Peak's Executive Director, Beth Roalstad, was recorded on December 12, 2022. In this episode we discuss a number of programs run by Homeward Pikes Peak, including the soon-to-be-opened Bloom House. This new program was made possible, thanks to grant funding from El Paso County via the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

If you want to get involved with Homeward Pikes Peak, or are someone seeking assistance, you can learn more by visiting their website at https://homewardpp.org/. If you are interested in more stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.

This interview with El Paso County Executive Director of Planning & Community Development (PCD) Meggan Herington was recorded on September 1, 2023. In this episode we talk about the facts and fiction surrounding PCD and why water is such an important topic of discussion.

If you are interested in learning more about how El Paso County is communicating with its residents, please visit https://www.elpasoco.com/. If you are interested in stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.