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AACOG Region News - September 2010
Greetings!
Welcome to AACOG's first Constant Contact Newsletter. As part of our efforts to modernize communications efforts to our members and citizens of the Alamo Region, we would like to hear your feedback on this new newsletter format. We will be providing the same great information, just with a new look. Please let us know what you think! |
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Associate Memberships Available
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Bexar AAA Caregiver Program Offers "Grandfamilies" Back to School Assistance
BAAA staff with Grandparent and Family | The 2010 Bexar Area Agency on Aging's Grandparents Back to School Campaign provided grandparents 55 and older raising children with a $75.00 tax-free Voucher from "Fallas Paredes" for each of the school aged children they are raising. The program assisted 110 grandparents. A total of 265 children will have new school clothes and supplies for August 23rd-the first day of school in San Antonio. Unfortunately in our community there are about 60% senior grandparents raising 3-4 grandkids that we were not able to assist due to limited funding. 82% of the grandparents assisted were 60 years and older. "The Bexar AAA Grandparents program is honored to provide assistance to these amazing caregivers. They are raising 'Tomorrow's Future' and deserve our help, said Nellie Garay, Bexar Aging Caregiver Support Specialist. For more information about the program, or to find out how your organization can donate to this program, please contact Nellie Garay at (210) 362-5271. |
AACOG to Host 2010 TARC Conference
The 2010 TARC Conference will be held at the OMNI Hotel at the Colonnade September 15-17. The Texas Conference on Regionalism is the annual conference of Texas' regional planning councils, and is sponsored each year by the Texas Association of Regional Councils. Today, regional councils operate programs across subject areas ranging from public safety and emergency preparedness to human and social services. Texas' regional councils are instrumental in the planning and expenditure of funds derived from local, state, and federal resources. To find out more about this upcoming conference, please click here.
AACOG will also be hosting a golf tournament during the conference. To find out how to sponsor the tournament or participate in the tournament, contact Joe Ramos at (210) 362-5212. |
ASC receives SAILS Award
SAILS Executive Director Kitty L. Brietzke, J.D. (left) presents award to ASC staff--Elena Hernandez and George Losoya | On July 30, 2010, at the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the San Antonio Independent Living Services (SAILS) announced the 2010 recipient of its prestigious Organization of the Year (Private and Non-Profit) Award. The awards program recognizes an organization that has demonstrated support for people with disabilities in a way that promotes dignity and independence. SAILS announced the Alamo Service Connection as a recipient of this award.
The Alamo Service Connection serves as the community focal point for people with the need for long-term services and supports. It connects consumers to information and services, both public and private. For additional information, please contact Elena Hernandez, (210) 362-5274. |
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Public Meetings in
Kerr County
AACOG's Alamo Regional Transit (ART) is the public transportation provider in Kerr County. Bus transportation is available for medical appointments, shopping trips, employment, school or any reason. Your feedback is important to us. ART staff will be available to answer questions and listen to comments on how we can better serve the residents of Kerr County.
If you live in Kerr County, please plan to attend one of these public meetings. September 1, 2010
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Doyle School Community Center, 110 West Barnett Street, Kerrville September 2, 2010
1:00-3:30 p.m.
The Dietert Center
451 Guadalupe Street, Kerrville
Need A Ride?
1-866-889-7433 |
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