El Paso Public Forum

EPPF 6-14-26 El Pasoans Fighting Hunger & El Paso Center for Diabetes

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 Kris Yagel, Interim CEO, and Candice MacBlain, Chief Development Officer for the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank. They talk about the logistics of how the food is acquired, sorted and distributed, how they work with other local organizations, why monetary donations are prefered and how they can help combat food insecurity, when and where you can volunteer and/or obtain food for yourself, and more. . They are having their "Reverse Gala" on September 24th and are looking for sponsors and partners. Follow them on social media @El Pasoans Fighting Hunger or visit elpasoansfightinghunger.org [https://elpasoansfightinghunger.org/] . Special thanks again to the kids from ITAV Enrichment centers for asking some pretty amazing questions and being guests at the iHeart station. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Segment 2: FREE Diabetes Youth Camp for kids ages 5-12 living with Type 1 Diabetes at the El Paso Center for Diabetes, formerly El Paso Diabetes Association. . Amber Banda talks with Sandra Gonzalez, CEO, and Maria Orozco, Nutritionist, for the El Paso Center for Diabetes. Learn how you can get your free HbA1c and glucose testing, and what resources they have available to you including what to do after a diagnosis, cooking classes, Diabetes Self-Management, and more. . Nutritionist Maria Orozco will also be hosting their FREE Diabetes Youth Camps July 15-17 for kids ages 5-12 living with Type 1 Diabetes. Register at El Paso Center for Diabetes | Diabetes Now What | Home [https://epdiabetes.org/] . Follow them on social media @El Paso Center For Diabetes.  NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 8AM! Follow Amber Banda, 96.3 KHEY Country, Power 102.1 or Sunny 99.9 on Instagram and/or Facebook for pictures of our guests and leave a comment. Be a part of the good going on in our community!

EPPF 6-7-26 El Paso Child Guidance Center & Paso Del Norte Community Foundation

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 support systems for kids and their families. Listen in to learn how to apply for help, the differences between therapy, psychiatry, and case management there, and more.  . For more information go to epcgc.org [https://epcgc.org/] or find them on social media! _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Segment 2: Paso Del Norte Community Foundation . The PDN Community Foundation is well known for "El Paso Giving Day," and this year the theme is Lucha Libre! Amber Banda talks with Kellie Burns- Franco, Director of Partnership and Outreach with the Paso Del Norte Community Foundation. they talk about the upcoming dates and deadlines for El Paso Giving Day, including early giving week and all the summer workshops available to help non-profits maximize their fundraising potential. . iHeart also had some special student guests from ITAV Enrichment Centers in the building to ask our guests their questions. It's a good one! . For more information go to pdnfoundation.org [https://elpasogivingday.org/] or elpasogivingday.org [https://elpasogivingday.org/] You can also find them on social media @PDNCFoundation or El Paso Giving Day  NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 8AM! Follow Amber Banda, 96.3 KHEY Country, Power 102.1 or Sunny 99.9 on Instagram and/or Facebook for pictures of our guests and leave a comment. Be a part of the good going on in our community!

5-31-26 EPPF Ft. Bliss MWR & City of El Paso

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 Fort from 5-10pm at Biggs Park. Bring your own lawn chair and snacks and arrive early to enjoy vendors, games, and live music from a variety of genres including the 1st Armored Division Band, El Paso’s own hip hop artist Krystall Poppin, rock band Hot Chelle Rae, and country music star Chris Young. . July 4th: America's 250th Birthday Celebration at San Jacinto Plaza from 5-10pm. FREE and family friendly with family activities, vendors, live entertainment including the Randy Rogers Band and El Paso's own Julian Kalel, and more. . This 8-day long celebration is full of family-friendly events for America's birthday celebration in between as well! Go to visitelpaso.com/america250 [https://visitelpaso.com/america250] for a list and schedule of all of the events, information and more. Follow on socials as well on socials. @visitelpaso on Instagram and Facebook, and Ft Bliss MWR on Instagram and facebook. . Get your visitor's pass using this link: Pre-Registration | Gvt.US [https://pass.aie.army.mil/steps/branch_selection?fbclid=IwAR0eIanVGX0qGXc0o7IBCdN3L57w5slD-_d1pUMh5NpPJ4CddOycYSxiJsg] __________________________________________________________________ Segment 2: City of El Paso, TX is El Paso's official government account. . Did you know our Ascarate Park is a county park, not city park? Do you know the difference between El Paso City and El Paso County? Did you know that Paisano Highway is a state-maintained road? What about ALL of the free events available to you courtesy of the different  organizations within the City of El Paso? . Amber Banda interviews Ricardo Isaias, Communications Officer with the City of El Paso, and Diana Cepeda, Sr. Special Events Coordinator for El Paso Parks and Rec. . Listen to find out and learn more about our city, especially free events this summer including free Movies in the Park, America's 250th Birthday Celebration at San Jacinto Plaza, and more . Reminder that our city's 10 spray parks are now open 10am-8pm for this summer, including the Pavo Real spray park which is dog-friendly. Bathing suites not required, so go out and cool down and have fun! . For more information go to elpasotexas.gov [https://www.elpasotexas.gov/] or go to liveactiveep.com [https://www.liveactiveep.com/]. . Find them on Facebook at El Paso Texas Municipal Government or Instagram @Iam_elpaso.  NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 8AM! Follow Amber Banda, 96.3 KHEY Country, Power 102.1 or Sunny 99.9 on Instagram and/or Facebook for pictures of our guests and leave a comment. Be a part of the good going on in our community!

EPPF 5-24-26 CASA & El Paso Center for Children

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 of becoming a volunteer, how CASA has helped kids who need courtroom representation, and more. . Find them on Instagram and Facebook: CASA of El Paso or visit their website at www.casaofelpaso.org [https://www.casaofelpaso.org/] __________________________________________________________________________________________ Segment 2: El Paso Center for Children . The El Paso Center for Children has been serving children and families through free services and programs for over 100 years! They offer parent cafes, victims of crime services, young adult rental assistance, counseling and life skills, and so much more. Now, they offer respite care for foster families! . Amber Banda interviews Beatrize Marin-Olivarez, Youth Outreach and Housing Division Director at the El Paso Center for Children. They go over these various free programs, services and resources the center offers for the community with a focus on the new Youth Shelter for Adoptive Family Respite Care. It's a temporary shelter created in collaboration with Heart Galleries of El Paso where kids ages 11-17 in foster care can stay. . Find more information or to donate, find them on their Instagram and Facebook @ElPasoCenterforChildren or visit their website at www.epccinc.org [https://epccinc.org/about/] If you need services, you can also call (915) 330-9513. Address is 2200 N Stevens  NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 8AM! Follow Amber Banda, 96.3 KHEY Country, Power 102.1 or Sunny 99.9 on Instagram and/or Facebook for pictures of our guests and leave a comment. Be a part of the good going on in our community!

EPPF 5-17-26 Rescue Re-Shot Project & Reconnecting with the Disconnected with Reckers Outreach

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 the animals to help get them forever homes. They have special skills under their belts that are specifically for animal photography, and have their own business doing animal portraits. . They've done many successful events to help these fur babies, and you can help support by becoming a volunteer or donating. Plus, they may be adding reptiles into their portfolio soon...stay tuned! . Follow them on Instagram @rescuereshotproject to stay updated on some PAWsome upcoming events or call them at 915-704-7922 for more information.  _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Segment 2: Reconnecting with the Disconnected with Samantha Recker . Amber Banda interviews Samantha Recker, Founder of Reconnecting with the Disconnected, a non-profit empowering youth with second chances. Having been in the system growing up herself, Samantha knows what it is like having an unsteady home life and how that can affect school attendance. She works with schools and truancy courts and has created programs to help kids stay in school, give them opportunities to be active in the community, and see more of their potential.  . Her son had the idea for Reckers Outreach, which is also Samantha's organization. They help rebuild the lives of veterans by offering them a place to stay, employment resources, and a supportive environment. Being active military, it is easy to see why she created these two organizations and have Reckers Outreach feed her non-profit to help disconnected youth.  . If you'd like more information on getting these programs in your school to help truant and struggling students, if you are an organization that has opportunities for these kids to volunteer, you'd like to support Reckers Outreach through donations, or you'd like more information, you can go to reconnectingwiththedisconnected.com [https://reconnectingwiththedisconnected.com/] or reckersoutreachllc.com [https://reckersoutreachllc.com/] Find them on Instagram @RWTD_2026 or Facebook @ Reconnecting With The Disconnected  NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 8AM! Follow Amber Banda, 96.3 KHEY Country, Power 102.1 or Sunny 99.9 on Instagram and/or Facebook for pictures of our guests and leave a comment. Be a part of the good going on in our community!