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FEBRUARY is...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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DESAFORTUNADAMENTE, NO SE TRADUJO ESTA EDICIÓN. POR FAVOR COMUNÍQUESE CON NOSOTROS SI DESEA MAS INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LAS OPORTUNIDADES QUE SE DETALLAN EN ESTE INFORME. DISCULPENOS POR LA MOLESTIA. |
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East Arlington Family Support Center News...
We gladly share the our first Annual Report, covering the accomplishments of the first 12 months that the East Arlington Famly Support Center began providing services to the community (July2009-June2010). |
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Community Events and Resources
 A new Arlington program is offering rides to low-and-moderate-income residents to help with jobs and work-related activities. Through the Ride2Work Program, participants can schedule rides to their jobs, work-related activities such as job training or interviews, or childcare anywhere in Arlington, Hurst, Euless or Bedford for $2 each way. Read more...
Financial Education classes are available throughout Tarrant County! Come learn the things they never taught you in school--budgeting, taxes and record keeping, credit, financial institutions, savings and insurance. This class is offered by Catholic Charities. To register, call 817-289-2816. For a schedule of classes, click here.
United Way's Online Community Resource Directory is now available in Spanish and Vietnamese, as well as English. Accessed through www.tarrantcounty211.org, the online database provides free information about services available in Tarrant and seven surrounding counties for people needing help related to basic needs, education, financial assistance, health issues and many other concerns.
Citizen Police Academy (CPA) classes will begin Monday, February 28, 2011. Classes meet on Monday nights from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM for the next 11 weeks. To graduate, applicants must attend at least 9 of the 11 classes. Therefore, prior to applying, please determine whether or not you can attend the minimum number of classes for graduation. The sessions conclude with a graduation ceremony. For further information, please contact: Officer Doug Glotfelty, 817-459-6072. |
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Family/Youth Opportunities...
You are invited to the Friendship Not Fear 5K/1 Mile Run/Walk, 8:30 a.m. Saturday, February 12, 2011. Crouch Elementary is taking a stand against bullying and promoting friendship by holding their first 5k/1 mile run/walk to kick off their Friendship not Fear anti-bullying program. The purpose of the run is to bring awareness to the issue of bullying. The registration form may be downloaded from the web at www.aisd.net/Crouch or www.runningintheusa.com/ jeph). For more information call 682-867-0200 or contact mherna11@aisd.net.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Arlington- Mavericks Basketball League. Registration for the 2011 Boys & Girls Clubs of Arlington- Mavericks Basketball League is now available at each of our 5 locations, or you can visit us online at www.bgcarlington.org. All youth (male & female) in grades 1st-6th are encouraged to come out and register for the 2011 season. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Arlington Basketball Season runs from Saturday March 26- Saturday May 21. Early Registration is December 6th- February 18th. Late registration is February 21st- March 4th.
Do you know any families interested in getting their taxes prepared for FREE? For more information about different Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) locations in Tarrant County, click here.
The Multicultural Alliance is currently accepting applications for Camp CommUNITY 2011 (formerly Anytown Texas) - its 30th year! Camp CommUNITY, a diversity leadership institute, is an amazing life changing experience for students who attend. Applications are due by May 2, 2011. Click here for more information. |
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Health/Wellness Opportunities...
Dental Health Arlington is celebrating their schools-based program, which promotes dental hygiene. Read more...
Families with children with disabilities can get additional help with medical bills. The state has launched a new program this month that will help pay medical bills for children with disabilities. It helps families who need health insurance, but make too much money to get Medicaid. Families "buy in" to Medicaid by making a monthly payment (premium). For more information, click here.
If you or someone in your household has special needs, the Special Needs Assistance Program (SNAP) is a database that enables the Office of Emergency Management to register residents with special needs so that we can better plan for disasters or emergencies. Anyone, including family, friends, caretakers or community organizations can register on behalf of an individual with a special need. Read more... |
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Educational Opportunities...
English and U.S. Citizenship classes are now available! Classes are 8 weeks long, and are available for people who speak all levels of English. Call (817)289-2838 to register. Click here for a flyer.
A new scholarship is available for local students. The Dallas Mavericks, the Jason Terry Foundation and Century 21 Mike Bowman, Inc. are pleased to present the first-ever Mavs Scholarship to Metroplex high school seniors, who are in financial need. Applications are due February 25. Read more...
Prepare for the Citizenship Test with Arlington Reads for FREE. Classes take place at the East Branch Library, 1624 New York Ave, 76010. Students may attend class on either Tuesday (10am-11am) or Thursday (6pm-7pm). The class and materials are FREE. If interested, please register with an Arlington Reads Coordinator by calling 817-275-3321.
The Arlington Reads program is offering FREE English classes for adults. Classes are for anyone over the age of 18 interested in learning English for the first time or improving the English they already know. Orientations last 30 minutes, and dates are as follows: January 28 (3pm); February 7 (10:30am); February 19 (1:00pm); February 23 (10:30am); March 4 (3:30pm); March 17 (7:00pm); and March 29 (1:00pm). For more information or to register call 817-275-3321 or visit www.arlingtonreads.org. All orientations take place at the East Branch Library.
WEE READ classes are available at the East Branch Library. These classes include story time and activities for children ages 1-4. A parent/guardian must attend class. Classes are on Monday (10:30am-11:30am) and Saturday (1:30pm-2:30pm). The next available Monday classes are: February 14. The next available Saturday classes are February 12, and February 19. No registration is necessary. |
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Job/Training Opportunities...
The Arlington Job Fair will have employers on-site and is being held on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Grace Community Church, 801 W Bardin Rd, Arlington, 76017. Click here for a flyer.
Goodwill Industries will be hosting the Career Training Provider Fair on February 25th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at their location on 4005 Campus Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76119. Many local trade and technical schools as well as nonprofit agencies will be there to educate attendees about community resources and training opportunities. Click here for a flyer.
For information on job opportunities throughout Tarrant County, please go to: http://tiny.cc.urbanscene.com or www.workintexas.com.
The Arlington Job Networking Community offers weekly meetings for job seekers who are college graduates, unemployed, or under-employed. Meetings are held every week on Monday, 9am to 11am at the Lighthouse Student Center at the First Baptist Church of Arlington, located at 300 South Center Street, Arlington, 76010. For more information, click here. |
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Provider Opportunities...
Vendors are needed for the April 2011 African American Health Expo. Please visit the website at www.aahexpo.com or you may contact Ms. Nina Jackson for complete information at nina.jackson1@fwisd.org.
In recent years, there have been significant efforts to improve the child welfare system in Texas. The Center for Public Policy Priorities has prepared a guide that discusses how Texas fits into a national context and recent state reform efforts. Click here to access the guide...
Child Protective Services (CPS) invites you to a regional stakeholder meeting on February 15, 2011 at Catholic Charities, 249 W Thornhill, Fort Worth, 76115. Two sessions are available: 9:00am-9:30am and 1:00pm-1:30pm. Learn about CPS Hiring and Training; New Initiatives; Subject Matters Experts and more! No RSVP is needed. For more information, contact Stacey Jourdain, CPS External Relations Specialist at stacey.jourdain@dfps.state.tx.us or 817.792.5274. |
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Volunteer Opportunities...
Do you want to help reduce the number of uninsured children in our community? The Tarrant County CHIP Coalition is sponsoring two training sessions for volunteers who want to help families apply for children's Medicaid or CHIP. Training sessions are on February 9 and February 13. Click here for a flyer.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) provides free tax preparation and individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINS) for the working poor. VITA focuses on maximizing the Earned Income Tax Credits and other deductions available to these families. Volunteers are needed January 15 through April 15. Click here for more information. |
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In the News...
Arlington ISD is bracing itself for serious budget cuts. To read about the proposed plan to reduce spending and other information, click here...
The Texas Department of Public Safety will provide an Amnesty period to offer lower payments for individuals whose driving privileges have been suspended and are in default on their surcharges. The goal of the Amnesty period is to bring drivers into compliance with the surcharge law, and allow them to become licensed and insured drivers. Read more...
The Arlington District is planning a firefighter academy. School officials plan to open a two-year vocational program that would turn students into ready-to-hire firefighters. Read more...
Away from the field, the real winners of the Super Bowl include children doing volunteer projects, meals for the hungry, and much more...
The City of Arlington offers rebates for home improvements. Homeowners thinking of adding a garage, remodeling a room or overhauling their landscaping now have another reason to do so. Read more...
More homeless people are finding shelter in Tarrant County. January's 2011 homeless count found significantly fewer homeless people living unsheltered in Tarrant County than in 2009, suggesting that prevention and rehousing efforts are working, officials say. Read more...
Arlington police seek help in a six-year-old cold case. Six years ago in January, Jermoe "Pooh" Smith was found fatally shot inside his north Arlington apartment, hands bound behind his back. Read more...
Arlington seeks community input on future energy projects. The City of Arlington is creating an Energy Efficiency Action Plan to improve energy efficiency and explore renewable energy use in City operations and the community. Read more... Arlington ISD is bracing itself for serious budget cuts. To read about the proposed plan to reduce spending and other information, click here... |
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