"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." - C.S. Lewis
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December 24 - First Day of Hanukkah
December 24 - Christmas Eve
December 25 - Christmas Day
January 24 - Special Moments in a Library Environment (SMILE)
February 2 - A Purposeful Life Series
February 25 - Success for Tomorrow Conference: Accessing Disability Resources |
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Listing your organization's information in the Community Information Digest is easy and free! To have information considered for inclusion in the Digest, please submit it to
[email protected] no later than 5:00 pm Tuesdays. All events posted are for the following week, events submitted for the same week will not be included in the Digest.
Inclusion in the Digest is at the sole discretion of 2-1-1 Texas/United Way of the Brazos Valley and is dependent on their guidelines.
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Does your organization have an ongoing program that you would like featured? Send it in! Briefly describe the program in 100 words or less. We will list your program in this section for up to two months, at which time you will need to resubmit the program information.
Marketplace Open Enrollment runs Nov. 1 - Jan. 31
If you, or someone you care about, need health insurance for 2017, now's your chance to sign up or change plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Trained enrollment specialists in the Enroll Brazos Valley coalition are available to provide free, in-person assistance. They'll talk you through your options and share other important advice, including how to qualify for financial help, how to start an application, or how to re-enroll. Find sites in your area at
Enroll Brazos Valley. Sign up or change plans by December 15th for coverage to start January 1st.
2-1-1 Brazos Valley would like to announce a new way to stay connected! To receive text updates on local resources including Back to School fairs, tax preparation sites, the Summer Food Program, and Holiday Assistance, simply text 211BV to 51555. Data rates may apply.
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United Way of the Brazos Valley Holiday Office Hours
Due to the shortened work week, this is an abbreviated version of the Community Information Digest. Our regular Community Information Digest will return on Thursday, January 5, 2016.
Our offices will be closed from Friday, December 23, through Monday, January 2. We will re-open Tuesday, January 3 at 8:30 am. We hope that everyone has a safe and happy holiday!
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Agencies Closed for the Holidays - Local
1. United Way of the Brazos Valley - Will be closed 12/23/16 - 1/2/17
2. Salvation Army Food Pantry
- Will be closed 12/26/16; Open until 12:00 PM on 12/23/16 & 12/30/16
3. Brazos Church Pantry - Will be closed 12/22/16 - 1/2/17
4. Project Hope - Will be closed 12/22/16 - 1/3/17
5. SingleMoms Created4Change - Closed 12/19/16 - 12/26/16; Close at 2:00 PM on 12/29/16 and reopen on 1/5/17
6. Son-Shine Outreach Center - Closed 12/23/16, 12/26/16, & 1/2/17
7. Brazos Valley Center for Independent Living - Closed 12/24/16 - 1/2/17
8. Area Agency on Aging - Closed 12/23/16 & 12/26/16
9. City of College Station offices and facilities - Closed 12/23/16, 12/26/16, & 1/2/17 (sanitation and recycling will be collected on a normal schedule)
10. City of Bryan Municipal Office building and all other City administrative offices - Closed 12/23/16, 12/26/16, 12/30/16, & 1/2/17 (residential solid waste and brush/bulky pick-up service routes will run on normal schedule)
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Agencies Closed for the Holidays - Surrounding Areas
1. Son-Shine Outreach Center (Madisonville)
- Closed 12/23/16, 12/26/16, & 1/2/17
2. Faith Mission & Help Center (Brenham) - Closed 12/26/16
3. Caldwell Christian Care (Caldwell) - Closed 12/21/16 - 1/2/17
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Do you have a job opportunity with your agency? We want to list it! Please send submissions to [email protected]. Include a brief description of the position and further instructions for those interested in applying or getting more information about the opportunity.
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Information and Referral Specialist (Full Time) - 2-1-1 Texas/United Way of the Brazos Valley
2-1-1 Texas/United Way of the Brazos Valley is seeking an Information & Referral Specialist. This position provides quality health and human services information to persons in need with the intent to link those persons to appropriate resources for assistance. For additional responsibilities and qualifications, please visit
www.uwbv.org/career-and-internships
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Caregivers - Comfort Keepers
Comfort Keepers is now hiring kind, caring, honest trustworthy, hard working, dedicated caregivers to assist with seniors for non-medical in home healthcare in the Bryan/College Station area. Responsibilities may include companionship, transportation, and running errands, and personal care. Comfort Keepers offers flexible scheduling, paid training, referral bonuses, health benefits, and reimbursement for CNA certification. No experience required, certifications welcome.
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All the gifts in 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' would equal 364 presents.
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December 25 - Christmas Day
December 26- Boxing Day
December 27 - National Fruitcake Day
December 28 - Card Playing Day
December 29 - Pepper Pot Day
December 30 - Bacon Day
December 31 -
New Year's Eve
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Homeless Hygiene Drive
Grind4God Ministries is having a Homeless Hygiene Drive! Most needed items include deodorant, tooth paste, shampoo, conditioner, baby wipes, diapers, lotion, tissue rolls, bar soap, razors, socks, and bottled water. They are also accepting restaurant gift cards. The drop off location is located at Grind4God Ministries at 307 South Main Street, Suite 108, Bryan, TX 77803. For more information call 979-703-2975.
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Clothing and Diapers Needed
SingleMoms Created4Change assists single mothers and married mothers who are parenting by themselves. They are always in need of and accept all brands and sizes of diapers. Other items such as clothing are accepted on an as-needed basis. For more information, please call Raquel at (979) 575-1034.
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