EPPF 1-18-26 Ready One Industries & Habitat for Humanity

Segment 1: Ready One Industries.In El Paso, have you seen that huge building next to Sam's on Pellicano and wonder what it is? That's where they make military uniforms! From BDUs to other kevlar equipped uniforms, Ready One Industries is a non-profit that makes these uniforms from scratch. The unique thing about Ready One Industries is that a majority of their workforce employes people with disabilities; from vision impairments to veterans returning with severe PTSD, Ready One Industries is looking to hire for more positions..Amber Banda interviews Diana Meraz, Communications and Grants Coordinator at Ready One Industries. They are currently hiring for experienced sewing operators, but have many jobs available. From entry level to experienced, from learning to operate a sewing machine to engineering and electrical jobs and more, you can learn to help make uniforms for our men and women in....well uniforms! .Learn more and apply at readyone.org/job-openings.Take a tour or take your application and resume in person at 1414 Ability Drive. You can also follow them on social media to schedule a tour and stay posted on community events and happenings._______________________________________________________________________________Segment 2: Habitat for Humanity El Paso.Amber Banda interviews Pete Moody, Executive Director, and Taylor Moreno, Executive Director, Development & Community Outreach, for Habitat for Humanity of El Paso..Habitat for Humanity builds houses for those most in need and offers repairs for severely damaged homes for those that may be on a fixed income or are in extreme need..Listen to learn how they work with community supporters and sponsors from start to finish, how many homes they would like to build this year, how the future homeowners are involved, how long it takes to build a house from scratch, and how you can be a part of this amazing mission..They also have a store called "ReStore" located in the NE of El Paso at 8500 Dyer. There your purchases go towards helping to build houses, and they are always looking for donations in good condition. You need to get rid of your old fridge or housewares? Are you part of an HOA that can collect items? Contact Habitat for Humanity to come pick them up, (no clothing or old mattesses please). .They have their "Blueprints and Boots" gala coming up Feb 21st at Epic Railyard, with "Fun Pianos" coming in from Austin, TX! So if you didn't get to experience the dueling pianos when they were here in El Paso, or want to experience it again, grab your tables because they are going fast! To secure your spot contact Taylor Moreno at 915-204-2246 or email at [email protected] more information please follow them on social media or go to habitatelpaso.org Instagram and Facebook: habitatelpasoIG: h_f_h_restore_elpaso NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY AT 8AM! Follow Amber Banda, 96.3 KHEY Country, Power 102.1 or Sunny 99.9 on Instagram and/or Facebook for pictures of our guests and leave a comment. Be a part of the good going on in our community!