"Luck is very important. Of course you can't wait for luck, because it won't come. While you start a journey, luck may eventually come to you." - Jack Ma
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March 28 - Hats Off to Bra Art
March 28 - Eat Healthy, Be Active Community Workshop #2
April 3-7 - Public Health Week
April 4-25 - Homebuyer Education Course
April 4 - Health Science Career Fair
April 5 - Brenham's Annual Seniors Day
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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.
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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
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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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5th Annual Down Syndrome Gala, March 25, 2017
Imagine a world where...
- Adults with Down syndrome have meaningful employment if they want it.
- Friendships between kids with Down syndrome and their typical peers last well beyond high school instead of the typical separation in elementary school.
- Medical staff give a diagnosis of Down syndrome to a new family with hope and confidence rather than fear and uncertainty.
- New parents find hope as they walk the journey with others who have gone before.
This is what the Down Syndrome Association of Brazos Valley strives to be and provide to our local Brazos Valley community.
Now imagine yourself at our 5th Annual Down Syndrome Awareness Gala on Saturday, March 25th, at the Hilton Hotel & Conference Center in
College Station! Come for the vision and the mission, but have fun being served by our celebrity wait staff while you enjoy dinner and dancing. We will have both silent and live auction, balloon pop, and raffle! A table for 10 is $450 and individual tickets are $50. You may pre-purchase balloons and raffle tickets for $20. Cash bar opens at 6:00 PM, and dinner is served at 7:00 PM. There's never been a better time to be born with Down syndrome; help make the lives of all the babies born today even better! For more information visit www.dsabv.org.
Date: Saturday, March 25, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Place: Hilton Hotel & Conference Center
801 University Drive East
College Station, TX 77840
Cost: $50 individual tickets and a table for 10 is $450. You may pre-purchase balloons and raffle tickets for $20.
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2017 United Way Youth Leadership Cabinet Mini-Grant Application Open - United Way Youth Leadership Cabinet
Date: Deadline Friday, March 24, 2017
Time: By 5:00 PM
Place: United Way of the Brazos Valley
Attn: Youth Leadership Cabinet
909 Southwest Parkway East
Suite 100
College Station, TX 77840
Cost: None
The 2017 United Way Youth Leadership Cabinet's Mini-Grant Application is now available. To be eligible for one of these grants, agencies must be a Brazos Valley 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and demonstrate a direct impact in the areas of Education, Financial Stability, and/or Health. Requests can be up to $1,000. Grant applications are due by 5:00 pm on Friday, March 24th. For more information contact Tami Scott at
979-696-4483 ext 108 or via email
[email protected].
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Vision & Impact of Charity Tracker on the Social Determinants of Health & Poverty in a Community - CHI St. Joseph Health
Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Place: St. Joseph Catholic Church
PAC Center
507 East 26th Street
Bryan, TX 77803
Cost: None
You are cordially invited to a special presentation given by Mark Simons, CEO of Simon Solutions and Creator of Charity Tracker! Don't miss this opportunity to meet and chat with the creator of Charity Tracker!
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Caregivers Conference - First Baptist Bryan
Date: Saturday, March 25, 2017
Time: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Place: First Baptist Bryan
3100 Cambridge Drive
Bryan, TX 77802
Cost: $15 registration fee which includes lunch
Come join other adults in similar situations and better equip yourself to take care of your aging loved ones. The conference features two keynotes from Dr. Amy Hanson, as well as breakout sessions throughout the day. Free care for your loved one will be provided at the church by Home Instead Senior Care. Register today at
fbcbryan.org or call 979-776-1400.
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Clothing Drive - Chrissy's Closet
Date: Saturday, March 25, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Place: College View High School
1300 George Bush Drive
College Station, TX 77840
Cost: Collecting gently used children's clothing, new shoes, and toiletries
Chrissy's Closet is holding a clothing drive on Saturday, March 25, 2017! Due to the amazing donations from this fall, they still have many larger adult sizes, so at this time they will be accepting:
- Gently Used Children's Clothing - boys child size 6 to small/medium mens & girls child size 6 to small womens
- New Shoes - child sizes & adult sizes
- Toiletries - deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, & bar soap
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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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Summer & Fall 2017 Internships - United Way of the Brazos Valley
Summer & Fall 2017 Internship Applications are now OPEN! Get your application in today! Internship positions include: Communications, Community Impact, Over the Edge, Resource Development, and Volunteer & Health Outreach. Applications are available online at
http://www.uwbv.org/career-and-internships. Apply today!
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Case Manager (Full Time) - Twin City Mission
General Description: Responsible for implementing and managing a case management system that will empower participants to make
the transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency.
Education Requirements: BA/BS or higher is social services or related field.
Qualifications:
BA/BS in social science or related field; ability to work as a team player
; a commitment to be non-judgmental and use a holistic approach when working with a diverse population and homeless issues;
the ability to maintain professionalism and ethics when working under crisis situations
; one year experience in social service
field; eligible for coverage under agency insurance policies.
Hours: Full-time position, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Evening hours may also be required. Other days will be given off during that week to offset weekend work. Responsible and available for rotating "on-call" for the Bridge shelter.
Twin City Mission is an E.O.E.
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LVR (481) - MHMR Authority Brazos
Job Description: LVN implements professional & administrative nursing services under the direction of the RN in the IDD Services programs of ICF-ID, HCS, and TxHmL; is responsible for maintaining a competent & professional level of nursing care to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities who receive services and supports through programs & for monitoring the delivery of medical related training, which include, but not limited to: lab screenings, physical exams, medication education/training including side effects, medication administration, liaison with pharmacies to ensure timely and accurate medication orders and to ensure safe and effective care is delivered; conducts focused health/nursing assessments within LVN scope of practice; coordinate follow up with provider staff, the individual, and/or family regarding client medical issues/needs to ensure effective and efficient medical treatment/services is received as ordered/directed by healthcare personnel; provides oversight and ensures proper implementation of the medical/nursing outcomes for the individual's receiving ICF-ID, HCS, and TxHmL services; requires working closely with the interdisciplinary/service planning teams to facilitate and implement nursing treatment plan and nursing treatment recommendations.
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For every "lucky" four-leaf clover there are approximately 10,000 three-leaf clovers.
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March 12 - Alfred Hitchcock Day
March 16 - Absolutely Incredible Kid Day
March 17 -
St. Patrick's Day
March 18 -
Awkward Moments 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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