Inside Austin Podcast

Missy Garcia, Senior Director of Community Programs with YMCA of Austin, talks about virtual pre-k learning, how it's free for those who will quality.  We discuss the benefits of early learning for children, what the parents can learn as well and that every participating family gets a free tablet for the virtual classes.

Katera with Ausitn Pets Alive talks about the current fundraiser, how the money will be spent and what makes this shelter so specail and unique from other shelters.

Nick Canedo from We Are Blood talks about the need for Convalescent Plasma donations to help battle the coronavirus outbreak.  He talks about the ways to donate as wel as the other ways to help We Are Blood keep the supply flowing to Central Texas.

Major Reckline from Salvation Army Austin talks about the Red Kettle program, how the money is used as well as the new ways to make a contactless donation.  We also talk about how Salvation Army Austin is helping save Christmas again this year.

HAAM, The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, helped Sevylla del Mazo get covered despite her pre-existing condition.  She talks about her experience with HAAM and how other musicians in Austin can benefit from the program.

Dr. Audrey Kuang from Community Care Health Centers talks about open enrollment, the importance of health insurance and how you cannot be denied coverage due to a preexisting condition.

Quincy Dunlap, the President and CEO of the Austin Area Urban League, talks about the history of the organization, the mission of equity, COVID*19 testing and how Central Texas can help make a difference.

Kate Knecht, Brand Director at Tomlinson's Feed, talks about the Pound 4 Pound food drive benefiting Central Texas Shelters, how it works and what Austin can do to help beat last year's food drive.

Cynthia Escalera, Business Development Representative, joins Inside Austin to talk about Open Enrollment, the 2021 continuation of the Affordable Care Act and the health insurance options available to Central Texans regardless of income.