The Giving People Hope Podcast

Today on the #hopepod, Dr. Logan Winkleman with the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center is back on with to help us all get ready for back-to-school. We talk through ways that educators, parents, caregivers, and students can all manage our anxiety and practice a little self-compassion. Let's all have a great school year! In this episode: ... Local mental health resources https://www.liveunitedlubbock.org/mentalhealth ... Affordable, quality afterschool care https://www.liveunitedlubbock.org/childcare --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

Today on the #hopepod, we're visiting with 2022 Loaned Executive Chair Keith Patrick with Frenship ISD and Vice-Chair Ian Spector with Slate Group. We talk about their involvement with United Way, their experiences in other community involvement, and what they hope that the 2022 Loaned Executive volunteers will experience. In this episode: 2022 Loaned Executive Program https://www.liveunitedlubbock.org/loanedexecutives ... Affordable, high-quality afterschool care https://www.liveunitedlubbock.org/childcare --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

Today on the hope pod we're having some summertime fun with Rachel Elbert, Director of Operations at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Lubbock, and Glenda Mathis, Executive Director at the YWCA of Lubbock. Rachel and Glenda are sharing about the wild, crazy, yet safe, educational, and affordable summer camp options available through their organizations. These camps make a huge difference for families in our community. In the episode: Boys and Girls Clubs of Lubbock https://lubbockbgc.org/ YWCA of Lubbock http://www.ywcalubbock.org/ Guadalupe Parkway Neighborhood Centers https://guadalupe-parkway.org/ ... Free lunch sites https://data.texas.gov/stories/s/TDA-Data-Overview-School-Nutrition-Programs/e2dm-5r4v --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

Today on the hope pod, we're visiting with Robin Raney with Goodwill Industries of Northwest Texas, Elizabeth Laughlin with Literacy Lubbock, and Samantha Mendoza with Workforce Solutions. We're talking about the varied challenges in today's workforce - from helping job seekers gain new skills to helping employers adapt to the changing environment. ... Learn more about Goodwill's job training classes and get signed up

In today's episode, we're visiting with Roxanne Saldana Jones with United Ways of Texas and Kierstan Schwab with Texas PBS about Start Smart Texas. Start Smart Texas is a part of the nationwide Campaign for Grade-Level Reading. In 2017, Lubbock became a Start Smart City, and since we've been working with the community to improve third-grade reading levels, kindergarten readiness, and other issues impacting a child's opportunity to succeed in school. ... Learn more about the local Start Smart Initiative https://www.liveunitedlubbock.org/startsmart View the Summer Reading Calendar and sign-up for updates https://www.liveunitedlubbock.org/summerreading Learn more about Start Smart Texas https://startsmarttexas.org/ ... Learn more about United Ways of Texas https://www.uwtexas.org/ Learn more about https://texaspbs.org/ ... Other resources mentioned in the show: Bright by Text https://brightbytext.org/ Lubbock Learning Neighborhood https://www.facebook.com/groups/149526513083815 The Parenting Cottage https://www.parentingcottage.org/ Literacy Lubbock https://literacylubbock.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

Today on the podcast, we're excited to have longtime United Way friends Amber Dean and Traci Robertson on to talk about 15 years of the LIVE UNITED Golf Tournament, the incredible good that has been done through the tournament, and the continued impact that is being made. Not a golfer? Don't worry, Amanda is not either. There is still plenty in this episode for you. ... Learn more about the tournament. https://www.liveunitedlubbock.org/golf ... Check out the Summer Reading Calendar and sign up for updates. https://www.liveunitedlubbock.org/summerreading --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

Today on the podcast, we're excited to have longtime United Way friends Amber Dean and Traci Robertson on to talk about 15 years of the LIVE UNITED Golf Tournament, the incredible good that has been done through the tournament, and the continued impact that is being made. Not a golfer? Don't worry, Amanda is not either. There is still plenty in this episode for you. ... Learn more about the tournament. https://www.liveunitedlubbock.org/golf ... Check out the Summer Reading Calendar and sign up for updates. https://www.liveunitedlubbock.org/summerreading --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

Today on the Hope Pod, three of our team share about their own mental health journeys. Alpha, Devin, and Amanda talk about their experiences with realizing that counseling would help, finding the right therapist, and being mentally healthy. May is Mental Health Month, and we want to spread the message that mental health is health by sharing our own experiences and normalizing the conversation. Find resources at: https://www.liveunitedlubbock.org/mentalhealth Family Counseling Services Catholic Charities --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

Today on the podcast, we're talking about the mental health of our West Texas youth. Dr. Jennifer Rojas-McWhinney is with the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center working on telehealth options for youth and their families. Lauren Mitchell is with the City of Lubbock Health Department working with youth at risk of substance abuse. Kim Clifton is the school counselor at Overton Elementary working with elementary ages to support kids and their mental health. Each of these remarkable women has a unique local perspective on the overall mental health of our children. They also provide tons of advice on how parents and caregivers can support the mental health of their children. Episode notes: Find tons of resources and support at https://www.liveunitedlubbock.org/mentalhealth Adolescent Support Network Family Counseling Services StarCare Specialty Health System, hotline: Call 806.740.1450 or text StarCare to 67634 Ask your school counselor about TCHATT or CATR For more resources, call 211 or visit https://www.211texas.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

Today we're visiting with Cristian Garcia and Erin Baxter at Saint Francis Ministries about the new Community-Based Care model that they are working to introduce in West Texas. Community-Based Care seeks to wrap around children in the foster care system and their families to ensure a collaborative effort to care for our children. Cristian is the Vice President of Child and Family Services and Erin is the Director of Community Engagement. Learn more about St. Francis Ministries and how to get involved. https://saintfrancisministries.org/ RSVP for the community forum on closing the gap for minority children in the foster system. https://minoritychildren.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

Today on the pod, we're talking with a few of our local experts on child abuse and neglect--Derek Danner with the Children's Advocacy Center, Carla Olson with the Parenting Cottage, and Lauren Westerberg with CASA of the South Plains. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and on the South Plains, we mark the month with Go Blue Lubbock (blue being the color for child abuse prevention). We're talking today about common misconceptions around child abuse and neglect and what we can do to support parents, caregivers, and families. You can get involved in the effort to prevent child abuse. Learn more about the South Plains Coalition for Child Abuse Prevention at https://www.facebook.com/southplainsccap Get involved in one or more of the events and activities https://www.parentingcottage.org/child-abuse-awareness/ Wear blue on Friday, April 8th in support of child abuse prevention - share and tag. Learn more about CASA of the South Plains at https://casaofthesouthplains.org/ the Children's Advocacy Center at https://www.safeplace4kids.org/ and the Parenting Cottage at https://www.parentingcottage.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

Today on the pod, we're visiting with some of our friends from Communities in Schools of the South Plains and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock about how we can support local youth. Eloisa Vigil is the Chief State and Local Program Officer and Nick Hay is the Marketing & Development Coordinator for Communities in Schools. Tamara Rose is the 2022 Board Chair for Big Brothers Big Sisters. We're talking about the many challenges facing local youth and a few of the ways we can all get involved and support students as we finish out the school year. To find out more about Communities in Schools, visit http://www.cissouthplains.org/ To learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters, visit https://bbbslubbock.org/ Find your best volunteer fit, visit https://www.volunteerlubbock.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

Today, we've invited 2022 Campaign Chair Laura Vinson to share about our Community Partners and the incredible work they do. Amanda and Laura also talk a little Women's History as Laura steps up to be the second woman in Lubbock Area United Way history to serve as both Board Chair and Campaign Chair. Learn more about our Community Partners. Find your way to get involved. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

Today on the pod, we're exploring what it looks like to expand Black History Month beyond February. United Way board member and Executive Director for the East Lubbock Resident Owned Business Initiative (ELROBI), Reggie Dial, talks with Amanda about living out of understanding for one another and how to make the pursuit of equitable opportunities part of our everyday lives. Learn more about United Way's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion https://www.liveunitedlubbock.org/dei Learn more about ELROBI http://www.elrobi806.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

Today, we're visiting with Ayda Chapa with the South Plains Association of Governments. Ayda is the Director of 211 Texas South Plains which helps people connect with the resources and services they need. 211 is a valuable local resource that is more than just an information service. Episode Notes: For assistance call 2-1-1 or visit 211texas.org See up-to-date statistics on 2-1-1, including top service requests at tx.211counts.org Learn more and volunteer for Program Review at https://www.liveunitedlubbock.org/reviewprograms --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

Trigger warning: This episode discusses sexual violence related to human trafficking. In this episode, we're chatting with Stacy Peterson and Leslie Timmons with Voice of Hope. Stacy is the Sex Trafficking Case Manager and Survivor Advocate and Leslie is the Primary Prevention Program Director. We talked with them about the issues of trafficking in the South Plains and how we can all get involved in ways such as the Blue Sand Project. Learn more about Voice of Hope at https://voiceofhopetexas.org/ Pick up your blue sand at any United Express. Spread your sand in the cracks on January 26th, share, and tag with #txbluesandproject --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

Today, we're chatting with Dr. Logan Winkelman, Program Director for the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. We are all hopefully a little more aware of our mental health needs, but what are some simple steps we can take to begin prioritizing wellness in 2022. Dr. Winkelman shares her expertise and some great tips to get us started. In this episode: Access affordable, quality counseling through our Community Partner Family Counseling Services. The Counseling Center at TTUHSC Learn more about Women United Join us for our Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

In this episode, we're continuing our series with our original four Community Partners. Today, we're joined by Becky Burton, Nekisha Henry, Shannon Spencer, and Marilyn Jones with the Girl Scouts. Becky is the Chief Executive Officer, Marilyn is the Chief Development and Community Relations Officer, Nekisha is the Vice President of Mission Delivery, and Shannon is the Staff Development and Volunteer Experience Coordinator. You can learn more about the Girl Scouts of the Texas Oklahoma Plains and how to get involved at https://www.gs-top.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

In this episode, we're continuing our series with our original four Community Partners. Today, we're joined by Nathan Baie and Chuck Heinz with the Boy Scouts, South Plains Council. Nathan is the Executive Director for the South Plains Council and Chuck is the 2021 Board Chair. Both are themselves Eagle Scouts and have a long history with the organization. You can learn more about the South Plains Council and how to get involved at https://www.southplainscouncil.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

In this episode, we're continuing our series with our original four Community Partners. Today, we're joined by Major David Worthy and Erica Hitt with the Salvation Army. Major Worthy is the organization's Executive Director and Erica is the Social Services Manager. You can learn more about the Salvation Army and how to get involved at https://www.salvationarmytexas.org/lubbock/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

Today on the podcast, we're starting a new series to celebrate four of our Community Partners who have been with us since Lubbock Area United Way was founded in 1946. It's the perfect way to finish out our 75th Anniversary. For this episode, we're catching up with Tom Vermillion and Rachel Elbert at the Boys and Girls Club of Lubbock. Tom is the organization's Executive Director, and Rachel is the Unit Director for the J.T. & Margaret Talkington Club. You can learn more about the Boys and Girls Club of Lubbock and how to get involved at https://lubbockbgc.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

Today on the podcast, we're visiting with Jason Henry, Executive Director with Women's Protective Services. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We talked with Jason about what domestic and family violence looks like on the South Plains and ways we can all get involved to help prevent violence and raise awareness around the issue. Learn more about Women's Protective Services at https://www.wpslubbock.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

Today on the podcast, we're sharing an interview from TTU Public Media with our own Devin McCain about the release of the 2021 Community Status Report. You can learn more and read the Community Status report at Community Status Report | Lubbock Area United Way While you're at it, get involved and volunteer with United We Read. Sign-up at liveunitedlubbock.org/unitedweread --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

On October 21st, we're celebrating literacy with our 4th Annual United We Read. On that day, more than 500 volunteers will be in every second-grade classroom in Lubbock County reading the same book at the same time. Thanks to our sponsors, every student will go home with a copy of the book. Today, we're talking with Liz Morgan, 2021 Chair of our Start Smart Workgroup, and Devin McCain, Vice President of Community Impact about United We Read and other Start Smart programs in the works. Sign-up to volunteer for United We Read at https://www.liveunitedlubbock.org/unitedweread Learn more about our Start Smart Initiative at https://www.liveunitedlubbock.org/startsmart --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

Our 75th United Way Campaign kicks off this Thursday with a luncheon at the Civic Center and a special keynote from Dr. Jim Jackson. Before everything gets going, we wanted to sit down with 2021 Campaign Chair Mark Griffin and our VP of the Annual Campaign Lynn Owens to talk about why it matters. Mark's love for this community and the great people of the South Plains shows through in this episode. Hear from him how the close to $6million raised in the campaign impacts lives more than 115,000 times annually. Learn more https://www.liveunitedlubbock.org/campaign --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

We're back in your feed! We took a break during July to focus on the fall and the many opportunities we have for you to get involved. So today on the podcast, we thought it was a good time to jump in and talk about our commitment to transparency and accountability and why that matters. Whether you are a donor or a volunteer, you run a nonprofit, or you're thinking about starting one - there is a lot in this episode for you. As mentioned in the podcast: Volunteer for United We Read on October 21 Make your gift to inspire new stories every day Join us for our 75th Anniversary Celebration, Moments of Hope --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

At United Way, we've been working hard through the month of July to prepare for a fantastic fall with lots of opportunities for you to get involved and support our community. So today on the podcast, the United Way kids are taking over and telling us their favorite things about reading. Hosting is Amanda's daughter Caroline McAfee, she is a student at Talkington School for Younger Leaders. Joining her are Rhylee Green, a student at Rise Academy, and Lincoln McCain, a student at Waters Elementary. Caroline, Rhylee, and Lincoln share a little about their favorite books, other reading activities they love, and the impact reading makes in their own lives. Episode notes: Rhylee's favorite book: The Only Black Girls in Town Lincoln's favorite book: The Color Kittens Caroline's favorite book: The Hunger Games Trilogy Rhylee is currently reading Serena Says. Lincoln is currently reading The Word Collector. Caroling is reading Frankly in Love. Check out the Summer Reading Calendar Volunteer for United We Read --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

The Lubbock Association of Realtors (LAR) and the many companies they represent are long-time supporters of Lubbock Area United Way. LAR kicked off their United Way campaign in May, and today we're visiting with their Executive Officer Cade Fowler, Board President Teresa Smith with Exit Realty, and Campaign Chair Lesli Spears with Williams & Co Real Estate. Cade, Teresa, and Lesli share why they are personally involved with United Way, about LAR's support, and the impact that they see United Way making on realty, business, economics, and so much more on the South Plains. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

Today, on the podcast, we're talking with Vice President of Community Impact, Devin McCain, about our Summer Reading Calendar, why incorporating reading into your summer routine matters, and some easy ways you can add it in. When summer hits, we often talk about "summer slide" or summer learning loss. But this year, we want to turn the conversation around to talk about helping students make learning leaps. As mentioned in the episode: Check out the summer reading calendar, sign-up for the weekly email, learn about summer programs and camps, and find at-home activities. Find even at-home activities on our Pinterest. Learn about Literacy Lubbock's adult education programs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

The summer is a great time to get out and volunteer and a great opportunity to visit with our 2021 Loaned Executive Chair Tyler Young with Texas Tech Credit Union and Sharon Bass with the Volunteer Center of Lubbock. Volunteering is good for your physical and mental health and makes a huge impact on those around you. We hope this conversation inspires you to find your perfect volunteer fit. Episode Notes: Volunteer Center of Lubbock Find opportunities to volunteer: https://getconnected.volunteerlubbock.org/ Loaned Executive Program United Way Youth Division Volunteer with United Way and IRONMAN 70.3 Lubbock --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We visited with Dr. Nancy Trevino with the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center and Brad Hunt with NAMI Lubbock about mental health on the South Plains, how we can help fight stigma, and what resources are available for those in need of mental health support. Mentioned in the episode: NAMI Lubbock, namilubbock@gmail.com Family Counseling Services Voucher Program through Catholic Charities, call 806.765.8475 StarCare Specialty Health System Mental Health Hotline: Call 806.740.1450 or text StarCare to 67634 Sign the Stigma Free Me pledge Pledge to be a Stigma Free Company --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

In 2021, Lubbock Area United Way is celebrating its 75th Anniversary. We sat down with Heather Smith with Covenant Medical Group and the chair for our 75th Anniversary Committee and Gary Bain with GMAN Creative and the videographer for our anniversary film. Amy Berry from our team also joins us for a fun conversation on preparing for the anniversary and all the fun things we have planned for the year. Learn more about United Way and our first 75 years on our website at https://www.liveunitedlubbock.org/anniversary Visit the podcast page on our website to see photos of Gary and Amy from their fast food days. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

Trigger warning: In this episode, we discuss sexual violence. April is Sexual Assault Prevention Month, so we visited with Leslie Timmons and Kenneth Castillo with our Community Partner Voice of Hope about their prevention efforts. Prevention is the best solution to ending sexual violence in our community. Along with other stakeholders in the community, Voice of Hope is putting forth innovative prevention efforts. As mentioned in the episode: Voice of Hope Hotline: 806.763.7273 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 Roots Garden on Instagram: @rootsgardenlbk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses child abuse and child neglect. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Go Blue Lubbock Campaign. We visited with Dr. Amy Thompson with Covenant Children's Hospital and Dr. Brian Payne with UMC Children's Hospital about child abuse and neglect in Lubbock and the surrounding area, how 2020 impacted families, and how we can all be involved in preventing child abuse. Episode Resources: Texas Abuse Hotline: report online or call 1-800-252-5400 South Plains Coalition for Child Abuse Prevention and Go Blue Lubbock UMC Children's Hospital Community Resources UMC Children's Hospital Child Abuse Resources Family Counseling Services Parenting Cottage Children's Advocacy Center --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

Today, we are rebroadcasting a video interview we release on our social media in January for Human Trafficking Awareness Month. We visited with Kristin Murray with Voice of Hope, Derek Danner with Children's Advocacy Center, and Veronica Lowenberg with Governor Greg Abbott's Child Sex Trafficking Team about the newly formed Lubbock County Care Coordination Team that was set up to specifically address the needs of victims of child sex trafficking in our area. If you have questions or need help, please call: Children's Advocacy Center of the South Plains, 806.740.0251 Voice of Hope, 806.763.3232 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

For International Women's Day and Women's History Month, we wanted to talk with our Community Partners about the status of women on the South Plains. We chatted with Cristy Martinez with Family Counseling Services, Jennifer Riley with the YWCA, Sabrina Robbins with Catholic Charities, and Lena Scaff with Early Learning Centers. From jobs to child care to health, we tackled a number of issues facing women on the South Plains and the ways we'll be celebrating women this month. As mentioned in the episode: Affordable, quality healthcare: Breast and cervical cancer screening and breast cancer patient navigation: YWCA of Lubbock General adult healthcare: TTUHSC Free Clinic at Lubbock Impact Children's healthcare: Lubbock Children's Health Clinic Affordable mental health care: Family Counseling Services Support to complete college degree: Catholic Charities' Parent Empowerment Program Affordable, high-quality Spring Break opportunities: Boys and Girls Clubs Early Learning Centers YWCA of Lubbock --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

We sat down last week to record a video with board members Chris Boutwell and Nedra Hotchkins about United Way's new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Nedra is also the Executive Director for Lubbock Children's Health Clinic, and Chris is chairing the new committee. We intended to release the conversation in video format only, but the full conversation was so good that we decided to share it on the podcast. The format is a little different than the first episode, but we hope you enjoy listening. To learn more about what United Way is doing to address diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism, visit https://www.liveunitedlubbock.org/dei --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

We chatted with Adrianna Cuellar Rojas, Ashley Harris, and Molly Weiner with United Ways of Texas about the 88th Texas Legislative Session. United Ways of Texas works closely with Lubbock Area United Way and United Ways across Texas to ensure that local needs are being addressed on the state level. The United Ways of Texas team shares what they are working on for the legislative session and how people can get involved in advocating for legislation that will address key priority areas in the areas of education, health, and financial stability. Our VP of Community Impact, Devin McCain, also joined in the conversation to share about what we're working on for West Texans and how to get involved. Visit liveunitedlubbock.org/podcast for show notes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lubbockareaunitedway/support

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