Inside Austin Podcast

Artistic Director, Bears Rebecca Fonte talks about this year's Prism Film Festival in Austin August 26th through September 6th.  We talk about the early days of the festival at The Dobe Theater, the growth of the community and festival, this year's events and films and how Austin can take part and help with the mission. 

Jenn Hartner, Executive Director, talks about Candlelight Ranch helping kids and famillies get outside, get creative and get educated in their Hill Country setting.  We talk about the different programs and activites available and how Central Texas can help with the mission.

Chelsea Hardee from the Flatwater Foundation and Dr. David Tremblay from Mann Eye Institute join Inside Austin to talk about the 21 mile fundraising paddle trip from dam to dam on Lake Austin on September 13, 2021. We also talk about how the Flatwater Foundation began here in Austin and continues to help cancer survivors and their families in Central Texas.

Jenn Evans, Executive Director of Austin Creative Reuse, joins Inside Austin to talk about keeping more of our stuff out of the landfills. We talk about the store, the workshops held in the center and the programs for teachers and kids.

Adam Hauser, President and CEO of Meals on Wheels Central Texas, joins Inside Austin to talk about operations moving forward, the plans for the fall and the continuing need for vlunteers. We also talk about a number of non-meal related programs offered by Meals on Wheels Central Texas.

Nicole Sarkar from Generation Serve Austin talks about starting kids early and setting them up for a lifetime of community service.  We talk about the family volunteer program and the Service Pathway as well as the different ways that ATX can help Generation Serve help Central Texas.

Annah Hackett from Austin Anthem talks about what support groups are, how Austin Anthem shifted from helping to bring MLS to Austin to what it is today.  We talk about new traditions, watch parties, community service and the benefits of membership.

CEO Phyllis Snodgrass talks aobut the history of the organization in Austin, the wide ranging current programs and the importance of getting poeple housed.

Don Bland, Director of The Austin Animal Center talks about the capacity crisis in Central Texas, the services provided and how we can help the Austin Animal Center and the pets it's sheltering.

Dr. Calvin Kelly, Chief Programmin Officer and licened Psychologist, joins Inside Austin to talk about the benefits of pre-k learning for kids.  We talk aobut how to get enrolled, the changes made to cope with COVID-19 and who Head Start is for.