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Special need TODAY – May 18 – Help needed sorting food at Caritas!
May 12 was a very successful food drive thanks to the United States Postal Service. All food must be sorted before given to designated food pantries. We are in need of volunteers to help sort at Caritas today – Friday, May 18. (And maybe next week) Food is still coming in, If you know of any individuals or groups that would be available to sort food in the Caritas warehouse or help making baskets for families. Have them to call me at 254-753-4593. Ask for Khalilah Warren. (posted May 18, 2012)
Housing and Renter’s Rights – Secure housing is the foundation of a stable life. The City of Waco has developed a series of brochures to inform you about your rights regarding housing and your rights as a renter. The brochures are now available on the www.actlocallywaco.org website on the “resources” tab. Here’s the direct link: http://www.actlocallywaco.org/resources/help-with-housing-issues/ (posted 5-17-2012)
The Urban Gardening Coalition is currently looking for office space! – We are a small nonprofit organization which is trying to keep costs down, so we are open to unconventional spaces, unconventional agreements (bartering, accepting donated office space, etc.), and sharing space with unconventional people (everyone is a little bit unconventional). If you have an idea of space or suggestions of who to talk to, please e-mail Zac at zac...@gmail.com or call at 817-909-3608. (posted 5-17-2012)
Caritas Matching Grant – The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation of Tulsa, Okla., will award Caritas of Waco a $100,000 matching grant once the final $75,000 from private donations has been raised for the “Caritas Cares” capital campaign. Donations in support of the challenge grant may be sent to Caritas at 300 S. 15th St., Waco, Texas, 76701, or via the website at www.caritas-waco.org. Donors are asked to specify if their gifts are for the “Capital Campaign.” Here’s a link to the article from the Waco Trib: Caritas Campaign needs Donations to get Grant. (Posted 5-17-2012)
Invitation to Rise and Shine with Talitha Koum – Please help Talitha Koum RISE! By joining the “RISE Guild.” Do only what you want. No meetings, no dues. YOU are the gift! Give your time and self whenever you like and ignore any appeals for help that don’t “fit.” Click here to learn more: Rise & Shine. (posted 5-12-2012)
Central Texas African American Chamber of Commerce Membership Campaign – The Chamber’s Annual Membership Campaign will continue through June 16th. This year’s theme is “Open Your Door to More.” A Membership Rally will be on Thursday, May 17th at 6 p.m.The event will be held at the Residence Inn Marriott, 501 S. University Parks Drive.There will be entertainment, food, invited guest speakers and other surprises. We invite everyone to join us as we embark on this momentous campaign. For more information, send email to: in...@centexchamber.com (posted 5-12-2012)
Job Readiness Programs – Get a jump start on finding a job by attending a local job readiness program! Goodwill’s “Job Opportunity Boot Camp” is May 21-25 from 9AM-12PM each day at the HOT Goodwill Learning Center at 1700 S. New Road. Call Meghan to reserve your spot at #254-753-7337. Workforce Solutions’ “VANTEDGE Employment Essentials Job Readiness Workshop” is every week: M-TH from 9AM-4PM and Friday from 9AM-12PM. Workforce Solutions is at 1416 S. New Road. Call #254-754-5421 for more information! (posted 5-12-2012)
Goodwill’s DARS Program – If you know someone who is disabled and is connected with DARS (Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services), let them know about Goodwill’s “Work Adjustment Training,” “Job Placement,” and “Personal-Social Adjustment Training” programs! A referral is needed from a DARS counselor in order to participate in the above training programs. Call Denise at (254) 753-7337 for more information. (posted 5-12-2012)
Free Waco ISD Summer Program & Swim Classes – Please print and distribute the fliers regarding Waco ISD’s free summer program and swim classes for Waco ISD students (K-12) who attended any of the following Waco ISD schools during the regular school year: Brook Avenue, J.H. Hines, Sul Ross, West Avenue, Brazos, Cesar Chavez, Lake Air, Tennyson, University Middle, A.J. Moore, or UHS. Students who participate in the summer program will receive a snack and are provided transportation home at the end of programming. Call Tasha Moore at (254) 710-9217 for more information. Click here for fliers: Summer Program & Swim classes. (posted 5-12-2012)
Updated Benefits & Assistance charts — Updated Benefits & Assistance charts have been uploaded to the www.actlocallywaco.org website. Here’s the direct link: http://www.actlocallywaco.org/resources/benefits-and-assistance-charts/ or, for future reference, just go to www.actlocallywaco.org and look in the menu on the right-hand side of the main page. Charts in English and Spanish are available with information about everything from medicaid to SNAP to WIC to Legal Aid. (posted 5-12-2012)
Creative Dance Classes for Youth at Doris Miller Y – Want to learn dance? The Y is offering hip-hop, jazz, lyrical/ballet, modern & movement dance classes for youth. Register now, the space is limited! <MORE> (Posted 5-10-2012)
Meals on Wheels needs summer volunteers – Here’s a great gift you can give yourself while you give back to your community. Meals On Wheels needs volunteers to help deliver hot nutritious lunches to the homebound older adults, especially during the summer when sustaining volunteers take vacations. Why not help? It takes just one hour of your morning. Call (254) 752-0316 to find out more. Do it today. Meals On Wheels especially needs volunteers in the Bellmead and East Waco areas of our community. (Posted 5-10-2012)
Free Summer Meals – Free summer meals (breakfast and lunch) for children ages 1 to 18. Adults who accompany children to a free summer meal site may eat breakfast for $2.00 and lunch for $3.00 (cash only). Call Waco ISD’s Child Nutrition Services Office at (254) 752-5522 for more information. Click here for list of locations: summer meal sites. (posted 5-12-2012)
Registration open for “Nobody’s Fool” 2012 – click here to register: Nobody’s Fool Registration (Posted May 7, 2012)
Volunteer Opportunities at CareNet – Ministry Opportunities for everyone…Make A DIFFERENCE. Click to open and/or download a volunteer application, and contact ste...@carenetofcentraltexas.org to make an appointment to bring it in, or call her at 254-772-6175. (posted May 7, 2012)
Back to School Jam needs volunteers and donations – Road to Damascus and Carver Park Baptist Church will be hosting a Back to School Jam in east Waco at Carver Park Baptist Church on August 18, 2012 , Saturday, from 9am-3pm . We will be giving away free school supplies, school uniforms, connecting families to local churches, prayer/ministering, connecting families to local resources in the community, food, live music, and fun activities. Several local organizations and local churches have been invited to participate in this event. Road to Damascus is in need of volunteers to help make this event a memorable one. If anyone would like to participate, donate items for this event, and /or volunteer, please contact MIA Thomas at 505-402-0199 . If you would like to respond by email, please email me at mia.t...@roaddamascus.com. (posted May 7, 2012)
Weekly job readiness programs - Workforce Solutions offers a slate of job readiness programs every week. For a weekly schedule, click here: job readiness schedule. (Posted May 7, 2012)
2012 GED & ESL classes — For an updated schedule, click here: GED & ESL schedule. (posted May 7, 2012)
- May 18 – Heart of Texas Homeless Coalition Meeting <MORE>
- May 19 - NeighborWorks Week event in the Carver Neighborhood of East Waco from 8 am until 1:00 pm. We’ll have lots of opportunities for volunteers to work in this neighborhood on this day. For more information contact Roy Nash at 254-752-1647 x208 or roy...@nw-waco.org
- May 19 – “RSVP Volunteer Recognition Event”, celebrating the service work of over 1,000 senior volunteers that serve in 90+ non-profit organizations in the Heart of Texas region. Lunch, program, entertainment and awards from 12:00-3:00 P.M. at the “Deering Community Center”, behind St. Louis Catholic Church, 2001 No. 25th Street, Waco. For more information or sponsorship opportunities, call 254-299-8577.
- May 19 – The Community Race Relations Coalition is sponsoring a facilitated workshop on the issues raised by the book The New Jim Crow:Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm. <MORE>
- May 20 (Date Change!) - Meals on Wheels Sunday Brunch featuring Baylor Lady Bears Head Coach Kim Mulkey <MORE>
- May 21 - Please join us for Act Locally Waco Book Club. We will continue our discusison of American Dream by Jason DeParle. Please come even if you didn’t come in April, you will not be lost. We will meet at 6:00 on Monday, May 21 at the home of Ashley Thornton, 626 N. 30th. Light snacks provided. Please RSVP to Ashley_...@baylor.edu.
- May 21 thru 25 – Heart of Texas Good Will Job Opportunity Boot Camp <MORE>
- May 22 – Women’s Day Style Show and Luncheon celebrating Older Americans Month <MORE>
- May 22 - Heart of Texas CROP Hunger Walk Steering Committee meeting – 5:30 p.m. in the Seeds of Hope office, 602 James. Call Katie Cook at 254-755-7745.
- May 24 – Habitat for Humanity Application Meeting (English). Attending an application meeting is the first step in applying for a Habitat Home. <MORE>
- May 25 thru 28 – Mission Waco Jubilee Theater festival <MORE>
- May 26 – Fundraiser for Wesley Kids Ministry – The Historic St. James Church presents the E.M. Franklin Male Chorus from Austin, TX. 6:00 at St. James United Methodist Church 600 S. 2nd Street. <Flyer> <Wesley Kids Ministry>
- May 27 – Global Day of Prayer <MORE>
- May 29 – County elections/Joint primary elections – Don’t forget to vote! For more information see the following: McLennan County Election Information, League of Women Voters guides in English and Spanish.
- June 2 - SNAP Outreach at Central Texas Metropolitan Community Church first Saturday of the month. Hours are 12:30-4:00 pm. Location: 1601 Clay Avenue (corner of 16th St. and Clay Ave.) Anyone who needs assistance filling out SNAP applications is welcome. <MORE>
- June 7 – McLennan County Hunger Coalition Meeting <MORE>
- June 15 – Heart of Texas Homeless Coalition Meeting <MORE>
- June 15 — Annual Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Golf Tournament <MORE>
- June 16 – Juneteenth Celebration in Indian Springs Park <MORE>
- June 18 thru 22 – Heart of Texas Good Will Job Opportunity Boot Camp <MORE>
- June 19 – Free Community Event for Parents & Families-Hosted by Waco ISD and the Greater Waco Community Education Alliance, 5:30-8:30, Highland Baptist Church, 3014 Maple Ave. This event is a time for parents and schools to come together for a summer night of family fun and learning! There will be free food, door prizes and a resource expo. There will also be time to meet your WISD Superintendent and learn about new school opportunities, as well as a presentation by returning speaker Rita Pierson. Childcare will be provided for children, ages 3-12 and the presentation will be in English and Spanish. Come out with your community and learn about ways that, together, we can help our children succeed in school and in life! For more information, please call 254-741-1117 or email educa...@gmail.com. <MORE>
- June 22 - The Annual EOAC Benefit Golf Tournament sponsored by ESPN Central Texas, News Channel 25. <Letter> <Golf Format> <Sponsorship Packages>
- June 26 - Heart of Texas CROP Hunger Walk Steering Committee meeting – 5:30 p.m. in the Seeds of Hope office, 602 James. Call Katie Cook at 254-755-7745.
- June 28 – Habitat for Humanity Application Meeting (Spanish). Attending an application meeting is the first step in applying for a Habitat Home. <MORE>
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