Season 1

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 - jmarti28@uccs.edu
Penny Whitney - pennywhitney@msn.com
Alina Solarzano - asolorzano@seniorlifestyle.com
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 UCCS's Director of Community Training and Empowerment, Nicole Weis, was recorded on January 10, 2023. In this episode we discuss UCCS's GRIT Program and how American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding aids their efforts.
If you want to get involved with the GRIT Program, you can learn more by visiting their website at https://grit.uccs.edu/. 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 CASA of the Pikes Peak Region's Executive Director, Angela Rose, was recorded on January 4, 2023. In this episode we discuss the valuable work that CASA is a part of, how they support their staff through the difficult tasks they perform, and how American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding aids their efforts.
If you want to get involved with CASA, you can learn more by visiting their website at https://www.casappr.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 interview with El Paso County's Chief Finance Officer, Nikki Simmons, was recorded on January 3, 2023. In this episode we discuss the 2023 El Paso County Budget, how it comes together, and what it means for El Paso County residents.
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.

This interview with Careers in Construction Colorado's Executive Director, Glenn Hard, and Operations Manager, Marlo Asher, was recorded on December 15, 2022. In this episode we discuss the benefits on alternative pathways for high school students post-graduation, the value of experience in the construction industry, and how American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding from El Paso County is making a difference for the organization.
If you want to get involved with Careers in Construction Colorado, you can learn more by visiting their website at https://ciccolorado.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 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 The Salvation Army's El Paso County Coordinator, Captain Doug Hanson, was recorded on December 8, 2022. In this episode we discuss how The Salvation Army got their start, the benefits they have seen from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding from El Paso County, and why they become a top-of-mind organization around the holidays.
If you want to get involved with The Salvation Army, or are someone seeking assistance, you can learn more by visiting their website at https://coloradosprings.salvationarmy.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 one of El Paso County's Project Managers, Amanda Grant, was recorded on December 1, 2022. In this episode we discuss the importance of transparency with government funding, the ins and outs of American Rescue Plan Act grants, and how those grants positively affected El Paso County residents.
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.

This interview with El Paso County Search and Rescue's Public Information Officer, Jay Christianson, was recorded on November 21, 2022. In this episode we discuss the role Search and Rescue plays in El Paso County, what it takes to be part of the team, and the outcome of a recent national competition the team took part in.
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.

This interview with NAMI's Director of Strategy and Operations, Kirk Woundy, was recorded on November 16, 2022. In this episode we discuss NAMI's efforts within the El Paso County community, the delicate nature of helping those that they serve, and how the organization is putting American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding from El Paso County to good use.
If you want to get involved with NAMI, or are someone seeking assistance, you can learn more by visiting their website at https://www.namicoloradosprings.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.