Community Platform
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Community Platform - United Way - 4/28
The guest was Anna Babin, President and CEO of the United Way of Greater Houston. The issues we discussed included the just completed campaign in which 79.2 million dollars was raised, and all time record amount. We also discussed the new campaign which begins in about a month. Anna explained to the audience where and how the money is spent. We further discussed the neighborhood programs and the 211 call center.
5/24/2012 listen downloadCommunity Platform -Alzheimers Association - 5/20
The guest was Richard Elbein, Executive Director for the Alzheimer's Association of Houston and southeast Texas. The issues we discussed included new drug therapies to treat Alzheimer's. We also discussed care giver programs and the symptoms and early warning signs of the disease. We also discussed the diagnosis of Tennessee Women's basketball Coach Pat Summit.
5/24/2012 listen downloadCommunity Platform - HeartGift - 5/13
The guests were Sandra Salazar, Executive Director and Bret Sanders, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the non-profit agency HeartGift. HeartGift provides free medical attention for children worldwide who suffer from heart disease. They are brought to Houston with their families for the life giving surgery.
5/24/2012 listen downloadCommunity Platform - Lemonaide Day - 4/28
The guest was Julie Everly, National President for Lemonade Day which will be held in the greater Houston area one week from today on May 6th. Lemonade Day gives youngsters the chance to operate a business for a day. The kids must formulate budgets, advertising, funding, locations price and taste as part of the business experience. The program continues top grow across the country with Houston its biggest market for participation.
5/24/2012 listen downloadCommunity Platform - Crimestoppers - 4/28
The guest was Katherine Cabaniss, Executive Director of CrimeStoppers. The issues we discussed included the 6th annual Safe Child Initiative a program that asks for the public's help in getting sex offenders off the street. In 5 years 196 predators have been captured. We also discussed child internet safety and gave tips to parents on keeping the kids safe.
5/24/2012 listen download
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