August 14, 2018

 

 

Dear Friends and Neighbors:

 

Council Member Travis will provide 120 backpacks to be given away during the Throwback to School Bash held by Ashford United Methodist Church.  The Bash will take place on Friday, August 17, 2018, beginning at 7:00 P.M, and will be held at Ashford United Methodist Church, 2201 S. Dairy Ashford Rd., Houston, TX 77077. Come dressed as your favorite decade (1920's, 1960's, etc.).

Free backpacks, school supplies, food and fun will be in store for all elementary school aged children living in District G.  One backpack per child while supplies last.  Come enjoy a hot dog and an ice cream float as you pick up free school supplies for your child.




The city of Houston has a Mow Down Program that pays non-profit organizations $50 each time they mow down a city-approved abandoned property.  Because it costs approximately $300 to have a city contractor do the same work, this program provides the city a cost savings, and at the same time provides income to a non-profit.
 
The Department of Neighborhoods is working hard in the month of August to recruit eligible non-profit 501(c)(3) or (4) status community partners to join the Mow Down Program. They are looking for active non-profit organizations in each council district to assist in cleaning up and maintaining our neighborhoods one lot at a time. In so doing, you will help eliminate eyesores and public safety hazards.

If you know of any non-profit that would be interested in the Mow Down Program please email our office and we will put you in touch with representatives of the program.
 
Information on the Mow Down Program:  [here]
 
Program Brochure:  [here]


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Greg Travis
Houston City Council Member, District G
900 Bagby, 1st Floor
Houston, TX 77002
  
Mailing:
P.O. Box 1562
Houston, TX 77251-1562
  
Phone: 832-393-3007
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