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Tuesday, August 7, 2007
201 East 9th St. @ Harvard, Houston, TX 77008
Our Whole Neighborhood is Invited!
Food, prizes, games and Fun for all!
There will be health and educational booths with FREE information for everyone! Come and meet your neighbor!
For information call 713-291-2202
Martes, 7 de agosto de 2007
201 East 9th St. @ Harvard, Houston, TX 77008
¡Se invita la vecindad!
¡Comida, premios, juegos y diversión para todos!
Para más información llame al 713-291-2202
- Citizenship Classes- May 14, 2007 – 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Every Monday, through July 2007
- ESL-Intensive Conversational English & Basic English – As a Second Language – May 15, 2007 -7 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. – through July 2007 These classes will be Tuesdays and Thursdays
201 East 9th St. (9th & Harvard-Heights)
Throughout this semester, The Mainstream Connection reserves the right to have other presentations before, during or after classes.
(Except Holidays)
Resent photos taken of volunteers and staff where The Mainstream Connection participated!
An Appreciation Dinner Program was held recently for volunteers that assisted HABC with tax return day held earlier this year. Ruth Tijerina, Program Director for The Mainstream Connection was the recipient of a door prize, presented by Rev. Mia Wright, Fountain of Praise Church; alongside is another volunteer who also gave of her time in assisting HABC with tax returns.
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Below are pictures of bread and pastries that are distributed to the community almost daily. Don’t forget, bread distribution is usually Monday thru Thursday, (except holidays), 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon. Or you may call 713-291-2202 for information regarding bread pick up. YES, it’s FREE!
The Mainstream Connection is also in the process of remodeling the bread distribution area and the food pantry. Any donations towards this project is very appreciated. To donate, please go to PayPal. THANK YOU!
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"Smoke Free Walk a Success!
On June 3, 2006, the first ever “3K Walk for a Smoke Free Houston 2006” occurred at Spotts Park in the Houston Heights area. It was a smashing success! The turnout was EXCELLENT, the day beautiful and the message powerful! Thank you for putting a foot forward to support a smoke free Houston!"
Pictured above are (left to right) Helen Stagg with Families Under Urban and Social Attack (FUUSA), Altrivice Revis, Executive Director for HCSIA, Ruth Tijerina, Program Director for The Mainstream Connection and Joseph Ray Cepeda, volunteer for The Mainstream Connection, who participated in the walk-a-thon.
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The Mainstream Connection volunteers pictured below are Joseph Ray Cepeda and Alba Hernandez! THANK YOU for your support.
Pictured below are (left to right): Joseph Ray Cepeda, Ruth Tijerina, Alba Hernandez and Melinda Wahl, all participated in the walk-a-thon.
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On June 26, 2006 community leaders met with Chief Hurtt to discuss what can be done to reduce criminal activity in our communities. If you would like to make any suggestions of speak with the Houston Police Department as a concerned citizen, please call 713-308-1620 and speak with Mr. Zapata.
Below: Mr. V. Treviño speaks to the group about how "we" as concerned community leaders can help the HPD department report crime effectively to their office in order to have safer neighborhoods.
Below: Pictured with Chief Hurtt is Ms. Ruth Vigil-Tijerina, Program Director with The Mainstream Connection. 
The Heights D.R.E.A.M. Center and The Mainstream Connection’s
Heath Fair will include:
*Home ownership opportunities/ oportunidades de la propiedad casera
*Financial information/información financiera
*Education services/servicios de la educación
*Free health services/servicios médicos GRATIS!
*Immunizations for children/inmunizaciones para los niños
*Job placement assistance/ayuda de empleo
Opportunities to:
*Speak to Health Providers and Public Officials
* Information from local businesses
When:
Friday/Viernes, July/julio 28, 2006
9:00 AM — 1:00 PM
401 W. 17th St. 77008 – the Heights
Also:
- Blood Pressure Screening/investigación de la presión arterial
- Cholesterol Screening/investigación del colesterol
- Glucose Screening/investigación de la glucosa
- Bring Shot Records / Traega su record de vacuna
- Food – Refreshments/refrigerios
- Other Health Information/información de salud
- Face Painting
Questions/¿Preguntas?
Call (713) 291-2202