Season 2

An Interview with Early Connections Learning Centers

This interview with Early Connections Learning Center's President and CEO, Liz Denson, was recorded on November 8, 2023. In this episode we discuss how Early Connections Learning Center's legacy helps define their work and the benefit early childcare has on the community as a whole.
If you want to learn more about Early Connections Learning Centers, you can visit their website at https://www.earlyconnections.org/. If you'd prefer to give them a call, you can reach them by dialing 719.632.1754.
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 watch a YouTube version of the recording, watch the embedded video below.

An Interview with El Paso County Commissioner Holly Williams

This interview with El Paso County Commissioner Holly Williams was recorded on October 19, 2023. In this episode we talk about roads, budgets and the value of transparency.
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.
If you'd prefer to watch a YouTube version of the recording, watch the embedded video below.

An Interview with The Place

This interview with The Place's Chief Development Officer, Becky Treece, was recorded on October 30, 2023. In this episode we discuss how The Place manages their difficult mission and how ARPA grant funding from El Paso County has bolstered their programs.
If you want to learn more about The Place, you can visit their website at https://theplacecos.org/. You can also follow them on their Facebook and Instagram pages. If you'd prefer to give them a call, you can reach The Place by dialing 719.244.3959.
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 watch a YouTube version of the recording, watch the embedded video below.

An Interview with El Paso County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf

This interview with El Paso County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf was recorded on October 17, 2023. In this episode we talk about mountain climbing, the importance of small business, and the value of cooperation.
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.
If you'd prefer to watch a YouTube version of the recording, watch the embedded video below.

An Interview with Widefield Water and Sanitation District

This interview with the District Engineer for Widefield Water and Sanitation District, Robert Bannister, was recorded on October 6, 2023. In this episode we discuss the water district's efforts to provide water across a large area and how ARPA grant funding helped propel one of their projects forward.
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.

An Interview with Project Angel Heart

This interview with Project Angel Heart's Government Affairs Coordinator, Nic Soucy, was recorded on October 2, 2023. In this episode we discuss Project Angel Heart's mission in the community and their increased ability to assist local residents with the help of ARPA grant funding from El Paso County.
If you want to learn more about Project Angel Heart, you can visit their website at https://www.projectangelheart.org/. You can also take a virtual tour or check out volunteer opportunities. If you'd prefer to give them a call, you can reach Project Angel Heart by dialing 303.830.0202.
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 watch a YouTube version of the recording, watch the embedded video below.

An Interview with Dream Centers

This interview with Dream Centers' CEO, Matthew Ayers, was recorded on September 20, 2023. In this episode we talk about how Dream Centers is helping the community and how ARPA grant funding from El Paso County has allowed them to expand their scope of helpful influence.
If you want to get involved with Dream Centers, you can learn more by visiting their website at https://www.dreamcenters.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.
If you'd prefer to view a YouTube version of the recording, watch the embedded video below.

An Interview with Inside Out Youth Services

This interview with Inside Out Youth Services' Executive Director, Jessie Pocock, and Communications & Advocacy Director, Liss Smith, was recorded on September 21, 2023. In this episode we discuss Inside Out's various programs and the strides they have made with the help of ARPA grant funding from El Paso County.
If you want to learn more about Inside Out Youth Services, you can visit their website at https://insideoutys.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.

An Interview with District Attorney Michael Allen

This interview with District Attorney Michael Allen was recorded on September 15, 2023. In this episode we talk about the different forms justice takes and why it's important to view it on a case-by-case basis.
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.
If you'd prefer to view a YouTube version of the recording, watch the embedded video below.

An Interview with Jessie Kimber

This interview with Jessie Kimber, Vice President of Defense Development for the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC, was recorded on September 12, 2023. In this episode I spoke with Jessie about how El Paso County is uniquely positioned to attract defense businesses to town.
If you are interested in learning more about the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC, please visit https://coloradospringschamberedc.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.
If you'd prefer to view a YouTube version of the recording, watch the embedded video below.