El Paso Public Forum

Segment 1: Children's Home Needs Your Help
Amber Banda interviews Italia Solis, Community Relations and Development Coordinator for the Lee & Beulah Moor Children's Home. The goal of the Lee Moor home is to be the premier general and residential operation and child-placing agency in the greater southwest region.
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Amber and Italia talk about common misconceptions about this children's home, as well as programs that are offered to the kids and their families. This includes therapy, foster and adoption services, life and skills development, tutoring, recreation activties, unplanned pregnancy counseling, and preparation for adult living.
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Now is your time to help! They are constructing 2 new houses for the kids that need to be furnished. You can donate new items or even make monetary donations for household items like furniture, kitchen ware, towels, blankets, etc. Other ways to help include their Birthday Club where you can actually sponsor and deliver a cake yourself, donate food to go, donate esssential home and school supplies, or offer services for building and maintenance repair. If youd like to help out you can contact Italia at 915-544-8777
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They also have their much anticipated event, "Operation Pumkin" happening Oct 19th at the Coronado Country Club. Get your tickets now before they sell out!
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Find out more information at leemoor.org or find them on Instagram @leemoor_eptx or on Facebook @LeeMoorChildren'sHome
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Segment 2:
Bikers Helping Local Children's Hospital
Get your motorcycles and cages, (that's CARS in "biker talk"), ready...the El Paso Border Run is back at it! Whether you or have 2,3 or 4 wheels, you can be a part of this great event and raise funds for your local El Paso Children's Hospital through the Children's Mirace Network. Last year they raised around $20,000 dollars and hope to donate more this year.
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Amber Banda interviews Alexa Velazquez, Director of Children's Miracle Network in EP, as well as Sammy and Andy Flores, both members of the El Paso Border Run committee and Poderoso Car Club, (celebrating 30 years in the Sun City)!
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Sammy and Andy talk about their involvment with the club and motorcycles, and their personal story with their son and the connection to the El Paso Children's Hospital. Alexa talks about where these donated funds go and how this event has helped the kids in the hospital.
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The 2025 El Paso Border Run will be Sept 20th. All bikes and vehicles can register at Barnett Harley-Davidson that day at 8am, KSU (kick stands up, or leave), at 10:30am. This bike run will have a few stops including the final stop where there will be food, music, raffles, prizes and more. Details will be disclosed closer to the event on their Instagram and Facebook, (El Paso Border Run 2025). 
They are currently looking for raffle donations and sponsors, and you can message them on their social medias.
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For more information on the Children's Miracle Network please go to elpasochildrensfoundation.org


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Segment 1: Local Children's Home Needs Your Help
Amber Banda interviews Italia Solis, Community Relations and Development Coordinator for the Lee & Beulah Moor Children's Home. The goal of the Lee Moor home is "to be the premier general and residential operation and child-placing agency in the greater southwest region".
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Amber and Italia talk about common misconceptions about this children's home, as well as programs that are offered to the kids and their families. This includes therapy, foster and adoption services, life and skills development, tutoring, recreation activties, unplanned pregnancy counseling, and preparation for adult living.
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Now is your time to help! They are constructing 2 new houses for the kids that need to be furnished. You can donate new items or even make monetary donations for household items like furniture, kitchen ware, towels, blankets, etc. Other ways to help include their Birthday Club where you can actually sponsor and deliver a cake yourself, donate food to go, donate esssential home and school supplies, or offer services for building and maintenance repair. If youd like to help out you can contact Italia at 915-544-8777
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They also have their much anticipated event, "Operation Pumkin" happening Oct 19th at the Coronado Country Club. Get your tickets now before they sell out!
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Find out more information at leemoor.org or find them on Instagram @leemoor_eptx or on Facebook @LeeMoorChildren'sHome
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Segment 2:
Bikers Helping Local Children's Hospital
Get your motorcycles and cages, (that's CARS in "biker talk"), ready...the El Paso Border Run is back at it! Whether you or have 2,3 or 4 wheels, you can be a part of this great event and raise funds for your local El Paso Children's Hospital through the Children's Mirace Network. Last year they raised around $20,000 dollars and hope to donate more this year.
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Amber Banda interviews Alexa Velazquez, Director of Children's Miracle Network in EP, as well as Sammy and Andy Flores, both members of the El Paso Border Run committee and Poderoso Car Club, (celebrating 30 years in the Sun City)!
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Sammy and Andy talk about their involvment with the club and motorcycles, and their personal story with their son and the connection to the El Paso Children's Hospital. Alexa talks about where these donated funds go and how this event has helped the kids in the hospital.
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The 2025 El Paso Border Run will be Sept 20th. All bikes and vehicles can register at Barnett Harley-Davidson that day at 8am, KSU (kick stands up, or leave), at 10:30am. This bike run will have a few stops including the final stop where there will be food, music, raffles, prizes and more. Details will be disclosed closer to the event on their Instagram and Facebook, (El Paso Border Run 2025). 
They are currently looking for raffle donations and sponsors, and you can message them on their social medias.
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For more information on the Children's Miracle Network please go to elpasochildrensfoundation.org

🚨NEW episode this Sunday of the El Paso Public Forum. Listen on the FREE iHeart radio app! 

Segment 1: Amber Banda interviews Wendy Gamillo, Founder and President, and Miguel Gamillo, Cofounder of Plant A Seed in El Paso, Texas. 🍃 .☀️ This non-profit looks to empower various underserved communities in the Sun City. From taking volunteers to nursing homes 👵🏼with their “Generations of Kindness” program, to making a young girl’s dreams come true with the 👗 “My Quinceañera” program, visiting children’s hospitals 🏥, and so much more! They aim to be a resource for all. . 👉🏻Their 3rd Annual Unity Fest is happening August 10th at Bassett Place from 10-4. This event is open to the community and will feature various non-profits from the city. Come learn about what resources are available to you, (many at no cost), and/ or how you can help make a change with one of these causes! . ℹ️ If you would like to attend or be a part of this impactful event, visit plantaseedusa.org for more information.

Segment 2: Amber Banda interviews Daniely Gutierrez, Family Community Engagement & Mental Health Specialist, Special Education Department, for ESC19. ESC19 is 1 of 20 education service centers for Region 19, helping to improve educational outcomes for children in our city. Amber and Daniely talk about what exactly is Region 19, how can parents and educators contact and take advantage of their help, and the role parents and teachers play in student success, and clarify some terminology to help the community better understand what Region 19 does for the community.
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Region 19 is having their 3rd Annual Health & Career Fair August 6th from 9am-2:30pm at the Head Start Multi-Purpose Center (11670 Chito Samaniego on the eastside). There will be various agencies available to promote healthy living, personal empowerment, health screenings, sports physicals, hands-on activties, employment help, and if you have a child with special needs, there will be people there available to answer your questions!
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Take advantage of their website at esc19.net for all of your questions about school from special education, different districts, what channels to go through and who to contact with your questions, and more.


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New episode of the El Paso Public Forum now live on the free iHeart app!
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Segment 1: Amber Banda interviews Nicole Schiff, Executive Director for the Paso del Norte Center of Hope. The Center of Hope provides services for victims and survivors of human trafficking. Many people don't want to think of this happening in their own backyard, but it is. As of this interview, the average age of victims getting services is 14 years old.
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Help support their mission with monetary donations or purchase items on their Walmart registry at https://www.pdncoh.org/donate
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You can also help support the Center of Hope by attending the Days of Remembrance Bridal & Quince Expo Sunday August 3rd from 11-4pm at the El Paso Convention Center. 100% of the door proceeds go towards the Center of Hope, thanks to the Elegant Penguin tuxedo rentals.
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If you or anyone you know has been a victim of human and/or sex trafficking, please contact the National Human Trafficking hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or the PDN Center of Hope at 915-307-2175
Find them on social media or visit https://www.pdncoh.org/
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Segment 2: FAYS Program, (Famiy and Youth Success)
Amber Banda interviews Angelica Delhoyo, Lead Family Support Specialist for FAYS, and Alberto Fuentes, Family Support Specialist at Bright Futures Family Resource Center.
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They talk about the FREE services that FAYS offers for families with kids ages 6-17, the importance of good family communication, why taking advantage of these services isn't only for "when you have problems," and how it's important for parents and caretakers to be "selfish" sometimes.
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The Bright Futures Family Resource Center has a ton of free fun and therapuetic events coming up, including a free Family Dance Club with Zumba July 30th from 5-7pm (2120 N Stevens), monthly parent cafes, movie nights, parenting workshops, and much much more. Follow them on Instagram @epccinc or on Facebook @EPCCINC El Paso for more information. You can also call or text Alberto at 915-279-2523 or the Center for Children at 915-565-5021. Visit them at https://epccinc.org/


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Segment 1: A Home to Bark & Purr
Amber Banda interviews Teresa and Diana Meraz, the mother/ daughter duo from "A Home to Bark and Purr" foster rescue.They talk about how the organization came to be, why a "failed adoption" is not a bad thing, what PB means in the foster world, and how they work with other animal welfare organizations in El Paso.
If you want to help by becoming a foster, giving monetary or in-kind donations, or just want more information or better yet, want to adopt, find them on Instagram @a.home.2bark.and.purr

Segment 2: Full STEAM ahead with Tech Frontier
Amber Banda talks with Valerie Dominguez, Marketing & Communications Manager for Tech Frontier. Do you think STEAM projects like 3D printing and coding are just for kids? WRONG. Tech Frontier is for the adults, and it's never too late to learn about 3D printing, creating your own website, digital skills, and innovating with technology. No matter what your age they have got you covered with various FREE workshops! 
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Tech Frontier is the umbrella over Fab Lab, which focuses on kids grades K-12. They focus on the whole family getting a fun, free, and hands-on experience with technology. Be a part of one of El Paso's most innovative organzaitions, and surprise yourself. Learn abou their free workshopsat La Nube every Saturday and Sunday at 1 & 3pm with different themes, and about their upcoming summit with keynote speaker Brittany Brown, Director of Digital Communications with a little ol' agency you may have heard of called NASA.
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For more information and to keep up to date with their free events follow them on Instagram and Facebook. You can also visit tech-frontier.org
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Segment 1: Amber Banda interviews Gina Roe-Davis, Founder and Director of the new Cowgirl Up Charitable Fund. This fund was created to help young women and girls have a louder voice in the arts and entertainment industry via scholarships, guidance, workshops, programs, and networking with loal charities."Cowgirl Up invites you to saddle up, break barriers, and make a lasting impact because every girl deserves the chance to lasso her dream."
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Amber and Gina talk about "failing your way to success,' the meaning behind the name, and why this is not a "man vs women" orgainzation but rather a way to help females feel more empowered when facing our unique challenges in this industry. 
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They have 2 upcoming events. First one is a free musically based workshop at La Nube STEAM Discovery Center called "Making Waves." Registration is not yet open so make sure to follow them on social media because this one is sure to fill up!
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The second event will take place at this year's Way Out West Fest happening Sept 2. Nusenda is sponsoring the "Battle of the Bag Slingers" Cornhole Tournament. Registration for this tournament will also get you entry into the festival, and the winner gets $500! Proceeds to benefit Cowgirl Up. Register here:
https://epwayoutwest.com/corn-hole-registration/
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For more information follow Cowgirl Up Charitable Fund on social media or go to https://cowgirlupfund.org/

Segment 2: Amber Banda interviews Jessica Mata-Acosta, Board Secretary and Wildlife Specialist for 2nd Chance Wildlife Rescue.
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Have you ever encountered an injured bird or other wildlife and not know what to do? Call 2nd Chance Wildlife! This group of dedicated volunteers help rescue, rehabilitate, and release native wildlife. Taking care of living things around us teaches us empathy and is a reminder that we share this world with many living creatures that play a viatl role in where we live.
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They are in huge need of volunteers, funding, and in-kind donations. Volunteers go through training to learn vital skills to help these animals survive and thrive. They have 2 locations in the westside, and caring for these animals is not cheap! If you have the heart and want to help, follow them on social media at Second Chance Wildlife Rescue, or go to https://sites.google.com/secondchancewildliferescue.org/scwr/
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Segment 1: Amber Banda has Emergence Health Network back, just in time for back to school! She talks with Noreen Jaramillo, Director of Communications, and Krista Wingate, Chief of Child Adolescent Services, about challenges faced by parents and kids alike when going back. They discuss transitioning to different grades, separation anxiety and how to ease it, how to say NO more to keep your peace of mind, finding a balance with your kids when it comes to school and outside activties and more.
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They have 2 amazing events coming up to help with the mental stress as well as some freebies includin school supplies! The first event will their "Building Minds Feeling Factory" at La Nube Saturday, July 12th. The first 400 people get FREE tickets! 
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Their other event will be their Back-To-School symposiun at the Starlight Event Center August 2nd. They will have 300 full-sized backpacks and 300 caregiver/parent bags to give away at this event. Find the QR on code on their website to register.
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Tune in to find out more on these events and how to make the back-to-school process a whole less stressful.
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For more information and to register for the Back-To-School symposium go to emergencehealthnetwork.org
CRISIS HOTLINE: CALL OR TEXT 988

If you want something done right, call a mom. ALL ABOARD!
Segment 2: Amber Banda talks with Mayra Garcia Lopez, Executive Director of MOB (Moms on Board). What started off as a Facebook group and community for mothers needing help from other moms has turned into a force of change within the city. With over 11,000 active members, the MOB Facebook page can help you conquer the world.....or at least your kid's next birthday party.
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From helping moms find the perfect Bluey party decorations to getting El Paso's all abilities playground at Ascarate, MOB gives back to the community in huge ways. Join them for their Back-To-School event July 12th, 9-12 at Bassett. This FREE event will hve free backpacks, haircuts, sports physicals, vaccines, a uniform swap, and more surprises that you really won't want to miss, (trust me, I know their secrets and it's going to be great). There will be local vendors and information booths,  STEAM Projects courtesy of Marathon and a Family Zone, so make your pans to atted this free event. Did we mention it's FREE? 
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For more information find them on facebook @MOB (moms on board) or go to mobep.org
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Segment 1: Amber Banda interviews Scott Brown, Executive Director for Ruck Up & Recover. This veteran-focused non-profit supports those who have served by making mental healthcare and essential resources more accesible. They will be raising funds to send veterans on mental retreats, starting here in the El paso area. 
For more information go to RuckUpRecover.org
If you are or think a veteran is in crisis, please call 988.

Segment 2: Amber Banda interviews Mary Ramirez, Early Childhood Services Program Director, and Aldo Gardea, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, for the HOPES Program with the El Paso Center for Children. 
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The HOPES Program from the El Paso Center for Children is a FREE resources for parents and caregivers of kids ages 0-5. This program helps with behavioral health services, therapies on how to connect with your child, helps to enhance the attachment bond between caregiver and child, and so much more. earn about a simple balloon game that can help build trust, why the first 5 years are so important, and the importance of giving yourself grace as a parent.
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For more information go to eppccinc.org > services > early childhood
You can also call 915-500-4105


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Amber Banda interviews Randy Rogers of the Randy Rogers Banda ahead of their concert set for July4th 2025 in El Paso, TX at Elmont Social.
Tickets available at elmontsocial.com

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Segment 1: Amber Banda talks with Grace Ortiz and William Dozal from the Extreme Weather Task Force. They are having a Summer Safety and Fan Drive, collecting new fans to distribute households that meet the criteria for a new fan including the elderly, low income houses with young children, disabled persons.
For more information on if you qualify for a free fan call 211 or find them on Facebook at Extreme Weather Task Force.
Fan donations can be dropped off at any local firestation in El Paso and Horizon. You can also send corporate and monetary donations to:
APS Silver Star Board
401 E. Franklin Ave.
El Paso, TX 79901
For a list of cooling centers, tips to stay cool, warning signs of overheating and more, visit elpasotexas.gov

Segment 2: Amber Banda talks with Kathia Gonzalez, Developmental Director for Frontera Land Alliance. They talk about the importance of not only protecting but learning about our Chihuahua Desert. Kathia explains land trusts and what areas they are working to conserve, as well as the process of how to start conserving certain areas. She also talks about various community partners they work with and how the community can come together to help save these lands for future generations. 
They also have FREE hikes and summer events for famiies! Follow them on social media for up-to-date events. For more information go to fronteralandalliance.org

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