Archive for February 7th, 2010

February 2010

 

 
Heart of Texas Homeless Coalition Newsletter
 
Working to end homelessness in Central Texas
February 2010
 
 
 
HOTHC logo 1 Greetings!

Spring is almost here and there is snow covering the ground. I love Texas weather! It’s in these times that our shelters see the greatest need as those who wouldn’t ordinarily come in off the streets decide to seek shelter. Thank you to all you who work and volunteer at our area shelters for going the extra mile.

As you noticed, we did not have a meeting this month. Our next meeting is March 19th hosted by the Greater Waco Chamber located at 101 S. 3rd Street in Waco. Our meeting begins at 11:45 a.m. and lunch is provided. Our numbers are growing so please be sure to RSVP for our lunch to chelles@ci.waco.tx.us. Additional reminders will be sent out prior to the meeting.

March’s meeting is crucial to our work at the HOTHC. We will set our priorities for 2010 not only to focus this year’s work, but also to include them in our upcoming HUD Continuum of Care grant application.

Also this month, you will receive reminders from me regarding our annual membership renewals. Please know your membership is important to us. It not only shows your support for the coalition, but your involvement greatly increases our standing with receiving funds from HUD’s Continuum of Care grant. This funding keeps our shelters open, our programs operating, and gives our neighbors who live in homelessness the help they so desperately need. Please consider renewing your membership or becoming a member if you have not done so already. We need your assistance in keeping our programs going. Thank you for your support!  To view our membership forms, please visit http://www.heartoftexashomeless.org/about.htm , and if you have any questions, please call or e-mail me anytime.

Thank you so much for your ongoing support of the Heart of Texas Homeless Coalition.

Chelle Samaniego
VISTA – HOTHC

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PHC 2010 serves 109 partipants

This year’s Project Homeless Connect was our largest event ever! We served 109 people currently living in homelessness in Waco, and offered expanded services including pet care; medical, dental and vision screenings; and job skills assessments and assistance; along with the same great services from years past. Special thanks go to our more than 40 service providers who attended and to Acts Christian Fellowship for hosting us for another year. Thank you!
 

 
 
 

 
HOTHC receives Walmart Grant

The Heart of Texas Homeless Coalition recently received a $1,000 Walmart Community Grant to use toward Project Homeless Connect 2011. Special thanks go to Walmart Waco for this generous gift to help our work toward ending homelessness in Waco.
Pictured: Diana Baker (Walmart Community Involvement Coordinator), Anita Farrish (HOTHC Board Vice Chairperson), Walmart Manager, Chelle Samaniego (HOTHC VISTA), and Mike Ormsby (PHC 2010 Committee Chairperson)

 
 
 

County Indigent Care Now Includes Dental

Clients in McLennan County’s indigent health care program will now be able to receive dental services. To read the recent article in the Waco Tribune Herald, please visit http://www.wacotrib.com/news/84537937.html
 

 
 
 
 
 
E-mail Chelle now to renew your membership or to join the
Heart of Texas Homeless Coalition.
 

 
In This Issue
PHC 2010
Wal-Mart Grant
Indigent Care Update

Upcoming Events

Shane Claiborne, proceeds benefit
Mission Waco
February 28, 7 p.m.
www.missionwaco.org

Compassion Ministries Graduation
March 4th, 6 p.m.
www.compassionwaco.com

Caritas’ Feast of Caring
March 4th, 6 p.m.
www.caritas-waco.org

McLennan County Hunger Coalition Monthly Meeting
March 11th, 11:45 a.m.
at Caritas

HOTHC Monthly Meeting
March 19th, 11:45 a.m.

One Book One Waco Events for The Summer Kitchen,
based on the Gospel Cafe
Ongoing through the spring.
http://www.wacochamber.org/onebook.php

Upcoming Events
Heart of Texas Homeless Coalition Monthly Meeting

Friday, March 19, 2010

Greater Waco Chamber
101 S. 3rd. Street
Waco, Texas 76701
www.wacochamber.org

Meeting begins at 11:45 a.m. Lunch is provided.

Our numbers are growing! Please RSVP to chelles@ci.waco.tx.us to ensure we have the correct count for lunch. See you there!

Contact Information
Heart of Texas Homeless Coalition
Chelle Samaniego
VISTA
254-750-5967
www.heartoftexashomeless.org

P.O. Box 23025
Waco, TX 76702

 
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