What's On My Mind 
By Wanda J. Smith, CEO
Happy New Year! My new year's wish is that we as a community immerse ourselves in good thoughts and deeds. We face a challenging year as we strive to comply with new legislation and reduced funding.
In December, the President signed the Improving Head Start Act for School Readiness Act of 2007, which will govern the Head Start program in the United States for the next five years. Cont... |
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You Can Help Right Now
We depend on community members like you to help us achieve our mission of providing the very best educational resources for our neediest children in Dallas. Won't you help us give a child a head start? |
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Please consider making your tax-deductible contribution of:
$10 will buy a preschool book for a classroom
 $90 will pay for program supplies for one child per year
$150 will buy a math/science curriculum kit for one classroom
$545 will fund an indoor/ outdoor climbing panel for a center
$1,000 will buy five classroom printers
After your selection, you will be taken to PayPal's online payment system to process your donation. Thank you. |
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Volunteer Opportunities 
Preschoolers need you! Find out about the many volunteer opportunities available at any of the Head Start of Greater Dallas centers. Read a story, teach an art project - be a kid again with our infants, toddlers and preschoolers. For more information and to download an application, visit this link. | |
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Greetings!
Welcome! We hope you've had a great start for the new year. In this month's issue, you'll find news about recent legislation and how it impacts our program as well as details about a center dedication on January 29. When making plans for the new year, we hope that you will think of us and volunteer or make a contribution towards programs that prepare children for success in school and life. |
Guest Column
Dallas Housing Authority Chief, Ann Lott |
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DHA and Head Start Provide Hope for the Children
In today's fast-moving society and the battle for the almighty dollar, it is not often that organizations come together for a common cause with no hidden agendas. Not so, with the Dallas Housing Authority and its relationship with Head Start of Greater Dallas. The two agencies have worked closely since the 80's to give hope to children who may not be expected to compete with mainstream America because of economics or education. Full Story |
 Many Partners Contribute to Develop the Margaret H. Cone Center
Dedication ceremonies for the new Margaret H. Cone Head Start and Early Head Start Center will be Tuesday, January 29 at 10am at the center, 2919 Troy St., Dallas. This center combines the Head Start and Early Head Start programs to offer early childhood development for children from birth to age 5.
This model preschool program, the result of a partnership between Texas Instruments and HSGD, demonstrates that low-income children from any environment, no matter how challenging, can attain academic success in school. Full Story |
Community Meets Holiday Needs
Disadvantaged preschoolers received toys and parties last holiday season thanks to generous donations from the community.
Donors also adopted 56 of the agency's neediest families, providing food, clothing, blankets and necessities as well as toys for the children.
Groups assisting with center events included DART, Marriott, Sam Houston Middle School in Garland, Brinker International, Golden Hearts, Ladies of Charity, US Oncology, Panda Energy and St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. |
 Find your hat and pull on your boots - we're goin' to Gilley's on Saturday, May 24 for Head Start Heroes!
We will honor those who have truly made a difference in children's lives.
The rip-roaring event will feature a bearbecue dinner with all the fixins, silent auction, raffle and lot's more! Table and tickets will be available soon. |
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Thank you for your continued support of Head Start of Greater Dallas. We look forward to sharing 2008 with you.
Your friends at HSGD | |
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