EPPF 7-26-26 Day of Remembrance and You Rock Girls Camp

Segment 1: 7th Annual Day of Remembrance.It's been nearly 7 years since the tragedy that hit our city August 3rd, but we will never forget..Amber Banda interviews Joel Lara, Manager for the Center for Resiliency which was created as a direct result of the August 3rd tragedy, as well as Mark Chavez, Outreach Coordinator for United Way of El Paso, County. They talk about  special name reading happening this year August 3rd at 10:38am, and about the annual "Day of Remembrance" events happening on Sunday, Aug 2nd at Ascarate Park, including a sound bath in the morning at 10:30am and the main events beginning at 6:45 pm at the Healing Garden. .Joel and Mark talk about the significance of 10:38am on August 3rd, the impact these type of events have on our community, and the importance of keeping the memory of our fellow El Pasoans alive. Listen to learn how you can volunteer and be a part of these events and what will be happening that evening..For more information visit unitedwayelpaso.org or find them on social media @United Way El Paso#ElPasoStrong______________________________________________________________________________________________Segment 2: You Rock! Summer Camp and the "Because Of You" Fund.El Paso musician Jim Ward and co-founder of the "Because Of You" Fund, (under the El Paso Community Foundation), bring you the "You Rock!" Summer camp for girls ages 9-17. The camp is in it's 4th year, and helps to empower girls and gender expansive youth through music, creativity, and self expression..They will also be having more events throughout the year, aiming to help the youth on our community feel empowered through music. Jim talks about how the camp has helped many young girls overcome personal struggles using music, and tells us a story about one girl in particular. Amber also asks him his views on the receding presence of fine arts and electives in school, and if being a part of this camp has changed his music writing at all..To donate and support the "Because Of You" Fund, and to find out more information, follow them on Instagram @YouRockEP and visit yourockep.org 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!