"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy" - Martin Luther King Jr.
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February 2 - Purposeful Life Series - Moving Towards Independence
February 4 - CASA Volunteer Advocate Initial Training
February 5 - Faith & Finances Course
February 6 - Homebuyer Education Course
February 9 - Vietnam Panel Discussion
February 18 - Dining in the Dark
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.
NAMI Brazos Valley Mental Health Support Groups
Free support group for loved ones of someone with mental health issues, and separate, free support group for individuals experiencing mental health or substance use disorders are held concurrently every Tuesday from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. For location(s) and more information visit
www.namibv.org, send an email [email protected], or call 2-1-1.
Marketplace Open Enrollment runs Nov. 1 - Jan. 31
Trained enrollment specialists in the Enroll Brazos Valley coalition are available to provide free, in-person assistance to those seeking information about health coverage options available through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Find area locations at
Enroll Brazos Valley.
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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Registration Now Open for 5th Young Annual Ladies Success Summit
This seminar is designed to expose young ladies in grades 6-12 to collegiate and career opportunities, college application tips, and motivational sessions to boost their self-esteem. We believe all young ladies can develop a mindset to become leaders to foster success in school and in life. Our dynamic keynote speaker will be Jamilla J. Thomas from Dallas, Texas. She is an Assistant Principal at James Bowie Elementary School. Her topic will be, "Transforming the Leader Inside of You!"
Breakout sessions will include topics on Beauty, Brains and Bullies, Educational and Leadership Opportunities and a Scavenger Hunt on Presidential Traits. There will also be a special session for parents. Come join us for an inspirational day of empowerment learning about pathways to success.
Registration forms and essay guidelines are attached for your convenience and may also be obtained by going to www.yl-success.com. The deadline for registration and essay submission is February 6, 2017.
Announcement of essay and door prize winners will take place at the end of the summit. If you have any questions, please e-mail, Conference Director, Essie Childers at [email protected].
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Dining in the Dark Tickets Now on Sale - Brazos Valley Center for Independent Living
Date:
Thursday, February 26, 2017 at 5:30 PM
Time: Social Hour at 5:00 PM
Seating at 6:00 PM
Place: College Station Hilton
801 University Drive East
College Station, TX 77840
Cost: Cost varies depending on ticket option. Please see website for details.
Dining in the Dark is a unique, multi-course experience taking place in complete darkness. Guests are invited to wear eye masks, although the room is completely "light-locked", there is still some light which comes in through open doors and exit signs. The dinner consists of a secret menu kept quiet until the end of the event with a big reveal. Guests utilize their other available senses throughout the dinner while getting to know their server, an individual with a visual impairment or blindness. Before and during the dinner, we have live music, a silent auction, raffle, cash bar, and sensory room experience. The event itself is like non-other in our community and is appreciated by all. The event is an awareness effort for our community about the abilities of people with blindness or visual impairments. All proceeds go to the programs at Brazos Valley Center for Independent Living and future awareness events.
Get your tickets today before they sell out!
For more information, and to purchase tickets
www.DiningInTheDarkBCS.org
or call 979-776-5505
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B/CS Habitat for Humanity Informational Meeting - B/CS Habitat for Humanity
Date:
Friday, January 20, 2017
English starts at 6:00 PM
Spanish Starts at 7:00 PM
Place: Habitat Education Building
119 Lake Street
Bryan, TX 77801
Cost: None
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Date: Saturday, January 21, 2017
English starts at 9:00 AM
Spanish Starts at 10:00 AM
Place: Habitat Education Building
119 Lake Street
Bryan, TX 77801
Cost: None
Need a home? Build with Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity! Habitat for Humanity will be hosting their first informational meetings of 2017 on January 20, 2017 and January 21, 2017 for low-income families interested in applying to build a Habitat home. Visit
www.habitatbcs.org or call 979-823-7200 for more information.
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CASA Volunteer Orientation - Voices For Children, Inc., CASA Brazos Valley
Date:
Thursday, February 26, 2017 at 5:30 PM
or Monday, January 30, 2017 at 12:00 PM
Place: Voices for Children Office
115 North Main Street
Bryan, TX 77803
Cost: None
Are you interested in learning more about how to get involved with Voices For Children Inc., CASA of Brazos Valley? Join us for this informative meeting and learn how you can help abused and neglected children in our community. We will discuss the role of a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). CASAs advocate for
a child or sibling group through the child welfare system until the child or siblings can be placed in a safe, permanent, and nurturing home. We will discuss other volunteer opportunities within our organization as well. The event is free, but please RSVP at
979-822-9700
or to
[email protected]
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Special Moments in a Library Environment (SMILE)
Date:
Every 4th Tuesday of the Month
Starting Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
Place: Larry J Ringer Public Library
1818 Harvey Mitchell Parkway S
College Station, TX 77845
Cost: None
A fun story time, play time, and support group for families with a child with special needs between the ages of 2 -17. Please call Cindy Oser at 979-764-3416 or email [email protected] to register.
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87th Advocate Training Class (Brenham) - The Sexual Assault and Resource Center
Date:
Monday, January 23, 2017
Place: Blinn College - Brenham Campus
902 College Avenue
Brenham, TX 77833
Cost: None
The Sexual Assault Resource Center will begin its 87
th
Advocate Training Class on Monday, January 23rd at Blinn College - Brenham Campus. The training class is open to all individuals interested in serving as an advocate for survivors of sexual violence, their family members and loved ones.
The Advocate Training Program is free and certified by the Office of the Attorney General
. Anyone interested in volunteering may contact
Caroline Adams or Amanda Gomez
at
(979) 731-1000
between 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday; or visit our website at
www.sarcbv.org
. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and pass a criminal background check.
For more information or to submit your application, email [email protected].
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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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Parent Educator (Full Time) - Project Unity
Project Unity seeks a Parent Educator to provide home visits focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being. Associates degree required in a health or human services field. Must be able to attend training on Jan. 23, 2017.
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Donation Assistant (Part Time) - Twin City Mission
We want YOU! Work in all areas of donations management assisting in the operations of the donation area. Duties to include quality control, handling, sorting, hanging, bagging, and boxing of donated goods. Operate and work in the Twin City Mission resale stores as needed.
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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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Martin Luther King Jr. and Anne Frank were both born in 1929.
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January 15 - Strawberry Ice Cream Day
January 16- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 17 - Benjamin Franklin Day
January 18 - Thesaurus Day
January 19 - Popcorn Day
January 20 - Penguin Awareness Day
January 21 -
Squirrel Appreciation Day
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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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