Let's Talk Wilco: A Podcast About Nonprofits and Programs that Serve Williamson County

Eric and Jail to Jobs

Guest speaker Eric Mejia joins the show to share how Jail to Jobs is helping young adults, ages 17-24, in Williamson and Travis Counties. Jail to Jobs uses a holistic approach, meeting the physical needs, helping with character development, workforce development, and emotional and spiritual development of the individual. Show links: * ⁠Jail to Jobs [https://www.jailtojobs.com/] * Wilco Animal Shelter [https://www.wilcotx.gov/pets] * Wilco Expo Center [https://www.wilcoexpo.com/] * Workforce Solutions [https://workforcesolutionsrca.com/] * Lifeworks [https://www.lifeworksaustin.org/] * ECHO [https://www.austinecho.org/]

Roger with WellPoint

Join Liz and her guest, Roger DeLeon, as they discuss how WellPoint takes strategic steps to partner with local organizations to improve the health of the community. Show links: * Wellpoint [https://www.wellpoint.com/state-partners/strengthening-communities] * ElevanceHealth [https://www.elevancehealth.com/our-approach-to-health/community-health] * Laundry of Love Taylor [https://laundrylove.org/find-a-location/?location=skyline-laundry-taylor-tx] * Wilco Homeless Coalition [https://www.wilcotx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=188] * Brighter Days Food pantry [https://www.leanderchurchofchrist.org/food-pantry]

Marcus, Priscilla and Break the Silence Movement

TRIGGER WARNING: Please listen very closely. You will hear a lot of laughter and hopefully feel the positivity in the air from this episode because I have some amazing guests with me today. However, this episode of our podcast discusses themes related to sexual assault, including personal accounts and discussions that may be distressing to some listeners. Please take care of yourself and consider your emotional well-being before listening. If you or someone you know needs support, resources are available. You can find links to some of these resources in our show notes or you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Let's Talk Wilco dives into a real conversation with Marcus Reese and Priscilla Moreno about child abuse and the local movement to help survivors in East Wilco. The discussion is raw and inspiring, but it is not for everyone. Join Liz with these remarkable people as the talk calls our listeners to action. Show links: Break the Silence Movement [https://www.btsmovement.org/]Taylor PD Victim Services [https://www.ci.taylor.tx.us/929/Victim-Services-Unit]Shepherd’s Heart [https://www.shepherdshearttaylor.org/]Impact Counseling [https://impactcounselingservices.org/] Pathways Program [https://connectatx.unitedwayaustin.org/community-health-connect--austin-tx--pathways-community-hub/6369574853935104] Children’s Advocacy Center [https://wilcocac.org/]Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) [https://casawilco.org/]The NEST Empowerment Center [https://georgetownproject.org/the-nest-empowerment-center/]Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) [https://texas.bacaworld.org/central-chapters/austin-chapter/]Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) [https://www.cata.org/] Pengwenz [https://pengwenz.com/features/]Taylor Tennis Association [https://www.taylorareatennisassociation.com/] SEXUAL ASSAULT RESOURCES RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline [https://www.rainn.org/resources] National Center for Missing & Exploited Children [https://www.missingkids.org/home] Texas Association Against Sexual Assault [https://www.nsvrc.org/organizations/240] Texas Advocacy Project [https://www.texasadvocacyproject.org/]

Leigh and the Pathways Program & Step Up Texas Project

Let's Talk Wilco continues the talk about East Wilco programs with Leigh Richter, the Community Healthcare Worker with the Pathways program, along with her work with the Step Up Texas project and her connection with Impact Counseling. Join us to learn more about programs specifically designed to impact the children and families in the community, including restorative practices that bridge differences and transform school culture with the use of circles. Yes, CIRCLES! Listen in to learn how and why they work. Show links: * Contact us at ⁠info@InteragencyEast.org⁠ [info@InteragencyEast.org] * Impact Counseling [⁠https://impactcounselingservices.org/] * Pickle Ball Tournament Info and Registration [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDsHrjlDVYUEsY54UqBwjJ_CE4xpS7o79khePgGMXkXWvmYw/viewform] * Pathways program [https://connectatx.unitedwayaustin.org/community-health-connect--austin-tx--pathways-community-hub/6369574853935104] * Step Up Texas Project info by Starry [https://www.starry.org/stepuptexas/] * Step Up Texas Project info by Wilco [https://www.wilcotx.gov/1451/STEP-UP-Texas] * ⁠Circle of Security Parenting 8-week Series⁠ [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/circle-of-security-parenting-eight-week-series-tickets-789618950537?aff=ebdsoporgprofile] * ⁠Interagency East⁠ [https://interagencyeast.org/] * ⁠Break the Silence Fun Run⁠ [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-break-the-silence-run-registration-782701921517] * ⁠Let's Walk Wilco Virtual 5k⁠ [https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Hutto/LetsWalkWilco]

Coming soon!

The Interagency Support Council of Eastern Williamson County present ls Let’s Talk Wilco. A podcast dedicated to highlighting the nonprofit organizations that serve the Williamson County community. Season 1 is coming soon!