Inside Austin Podcast

Jennifer Olohan from the Austin Animal Center talks about Clearing the Shelters in August through adoption and fostering opportunities.  We also talk about how the pandemic has impacted operations and the new Neighborhood Level Program for helping people keep their pets rather than surrender them.

Joan Altobelli, Vice President Extend A Care- YMCA Ausitn, talks about the support ofered for parnts who need childcare for the first three weeks of school's virtually learning.  We learn about how to get financial asistance for the program, how to sign up and how it works.

Caroline Page, Director of Development and Marketing for Friends of Children Austin, discusses breaking the cycle of generational poverty, their system of professional mentors and the evidence that proves that their program works.

Cathy Lacy, the Director of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Denver Regional Office and Dallas’ Regional Census Center, talks about the importance of responding to the 2020 Census, why we do it and the impact it has on federal funding.

Dr. Alan Schalscha, Chief Medical Officer at CommUnityCare Health Centers, join us for an update on the coronavirus and its impact on Travis County. Learn about options to get tested, the "Three W's" and how they can keep you safe, the impact of the virus on the Hispanic community, and quarantine options.

The Salvation Army Austin's Major Lewis Reckline joins Inside Austin to talk about the impact of the summer heat on our city's homeless population and how you can help. We'll also talk about how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the mission of the Salvation Army and how they've had to adjust, as well as their stance on the Black Lives Matter movement.

Helen Lee Bouygues, President of the Reboot Foundation, joins us to talk about the dangers of misinformation and fake news to democracy, and some steps you can take to become a more savvy consumer of news.

Laura Huffman, the President and CEO of the Austin Chamber of Commerce, joins us to talk about the challenges facing business in the coronavirus era, as well as the benefits of joining the Austin Chamber and the resources available to business owners.

Ted Burton from Travis County's Central Health talks about the rise in coronavirus cases in Travis County, who should get tested and how.  We also learn about the isolation facilities offered for people who need to quarantine but can't do it at home.

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