"Before anything else, preparation is the key to success." - Alexander Graham Bell
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March 28 - Eat Healthy, Be Active Community Workshop #2
April 4 - Health Science Career Fair
April 5 - Brenham's Annual Seniors Day
April 29 - Proud Of My Culture 16th Annual Early Childhood Seminar |
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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.
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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2017 United Way Youth Leadership Cabinet Mini-Grants
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].
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
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Public Hearing & Public Meeting - City of College Station
Date:
Wednesday, March 7, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Lincoln Center
1000 Eleanor Street
College Station, TX 77803
Cost: None
The City of College Station Community Services Department will conduct a public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Grant (HOME), which the City receives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Staff will also present information on the Fair Housing Plan regarding compliance with the National Fair Housing Alliance. Citizens are asked to attend this public hearing on
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
, at
6 pm
at the Lincoln Center to give their input for the City's proposed use of the 2017-2018 CDBG and HOME grant funds. The Lincoln Center is located at 1000 Eleanor Street in College Station. For more information, please contact the City's Community Services Department at
(979) 764-3778
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Public Hearing & Public Meeting - City of Bryan
Date:
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Bryan Municipal Building
Basement Training Room
300 S. Texas Avenue
Bryan, TX 77803
Cost: None
Please join the City of Bryan Community Development Department and Community Development Advisory Committee for
three
public hearing
s
and
their regular
public meeting. The agenda consists of a
presentation on The Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) and community needs, a 2nd public hearing on Fair Housing and a 3rd on a change of use of a property located at 1510 W. 28th Street. Comments are highly encouraged. The regular public meeting provides for the planning process and update on ongoing projects by the City's Community Development Department.
The city receives federal funds annually, including Community Development Block grant and Home Investment Partnership program. Funds are designed to provide technical assistance and/or funding for eligible activities regarding housing, public facilities and access to public service agency programs for targeted populations such a low/moderate income, elderly, homeless, abused children, and victims of domestic violence.
For more information, please call Rachel Dawson at 979-209-5175
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Free ARD Clinic - Partners Resource Network, PATH Project
Date:
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Place: Huntsville Public Library
1219 13th Street
Huntsville, TX 77340
Cost: None, but please call to schedule an appointment
ARD season is upon us! PATH IS HERE TO HELP! We can offer you one-on-one support.
Meet with someone in person to discuss or look at paperwork , ask questions, or determine strategies and support.
Know your rights. Know your responsibilities.
It will make a difference.
What is an IEP Clinic?
An IEP Clinic is a designated appointment time to meet with your PATH Project Regional Coordinator. There are different ways your Regional Coordinator may assist you at an IEP Clinic. Some ways are:
- To learn what the ARD process is like
- To review your child's IEP
- Help you determine what you want for your child and how to achieve it
- Help you understand your rights
For more information or to make an appointment please call or email Gail Wright, Regional Coordinator, 936-581-2045 or [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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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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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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When Alexander Graham Bell (New York) made the first long distance phone call in 1915 to his assistant Dr. Thomas Watson (San Francisco), he said "Mr. Watson, come here." Dr. Watson replied, "It will take me five days to get there now!"
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March 5 - Learn What Your Name Means Day
March 7 - Alexander Graham Bell Day
March 8 - Proofreading Day
March 9 - Popcorn Lover's Day
March 10 - Mario Day
March 11 - Johnny Appleseed 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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