Mrs. Iris Rodriguez and her children have been clients of Gateway Community Health for many years. Preventative measures from their yearly checkups have given them optimal oral health from using services such as Teeth Cleanings, follow ups, fillings, and more.
Gateway Community Health Center Dental Clinic offers a variety of dental services to both children and adults.
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The Children’s Advocacy Center of Laredo-Webb County is a non-profit organization that provides a wide range of services for children and non-offending families who are victims of child abuse, domestic violence and/or child witness to a crime. This child-friendly facility provides services and treatment such as community education, prevention and intervention programs,
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Serigo Sanchez was an administrator at a Detention prison for many years. One cloudy day, he was outside closing a metal gate when he got struck by lightning that changed his life forever.
Mr. Sanchez became disabled overnight due to his experience. Not being able to work as before,
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Nancy Guevara lost her ability to walk after a mysterious bite led her to be paralyzed in her lower body. In need of treatment, she sought out help from Ruthe B Cowl Rehabilitation Center, where they were able to provide her with the services at an affordable price to help her begin her healing journey.
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Mrs. Griselda Valdivia & Elva Dominguez, are real life stories of cancer survivors here in Webb County. Their support through the Laredo Cancer Society provided them the services and emotional support they needed to get through while they went under Chemo Treatment. The support of Laredo Cancer Society gave them a second chance to live and get through challenging times by providing financial assistance and emotional support through the group called “Cancer Friends.”
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Nancy Sanchez’s children came to the Imaginarium of South Texas to expand their learning in Mathematics by meeting weekly with tutors to guide them with their assignments and giving them the opportunity to do creative projects that helped expand their education.
The Imaginarium of South Texas is a STEM focused program that prepares our future generations by giving them the opportunity to learn through creative projects while bringing together parents with their children.
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Laredo Animal Protective Services provide the necessary services to spay and neuter your pets at an affordable price through certificates provided by The United Way of Laredo. Spaying and neutering protects against some serious health problems, prevents unplanned litter, and improves the overall health for your pet.
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Juan Arturo Lozano & Martha Saldierna, a married couple of 51 years, heard about Literacy Volunteers through the radio on channel 89.9. There she heard about the Literacy Volunteers Program, which is a program that provides literacy skills, computing, and the tools necessary to prepare for a citizenship’s test.
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At the age of 15, Sacred Heart Children’s Home welcomed Audrey Castillo into her new home. During her stay, she built close connections with the Sisters as they supported her journey by teaching her life values, morals & priorities for her future. “They have supported me in every way that they deemed suitable to help me create a foundation of success.”
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From an early age, Maria De Los Angeles Ibarra, suffered mental and physical abuse starting at a young age and throughout her life until her adulthood. Her life of abuse continued throughout her marriage until her child bearing years. Her children gave her the courage to escape the abuse she was encountering to protect them from a life of violence.
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(956) 615-4297, 1700 E. Saunders Ste. A 110
Helps, supports and provides assistance to cancer patients to help them pay gas, rent and utilities when the hospital bills stacked up.
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(956) 723-7457, 6406 Mcpherson Unit #2
Provides readily accessible, quality mental health and substance abuse addiction care for men, women, youth, and families in an atmosphere that promotes compassion,
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The Salvation Army has a history of helping fight for the souls of lost men and women. It began in England as a “Christian Mission”, but with more than 1,000 volunteers and evangelists it became better known as a “volunteer army.” In 1888, volunteers came to America, and began preaching in Salvation Army uniforms in Dallas,
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2-1-1 Texas is an easy to dial phone number that provides information on heath and human services available in the community. 2-1-1 Texas is a program sponsored by the Health and Human Service Commission in conjunction with 25 local independent Area Information Centers across the state.
2-1-1 is available 24 hours a day seven days a week.
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The Children’s Advocacy of Laredo-Webb County (CAC) is committed to serve the children, adolescents, and families who have been through the trialing experiences of abuse, neglect, or other forms of trauma. The CAC has served the community of Webb County and surrounding areas for almost 30 years.
Hannah Gabelman began her journey with CAC as a volunteer.
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Karla Walters-Poston is the Scoutmaster for Laredo’s first all-female BSA Troop in Laredo. Steven Wright is the Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 2020. These Scouts are very active in their community.
These Scouts partnered with National Guard, Master Sergeant Frank and his men on a project to help rebuild a ramp for the Laredo Animal Shelter.
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In Scouting, Mrs. Veronica Caballero has immeasurable memories and experiences. She has been the Den leader for Cub Scouts. She is also a prestigious member of the Troop Committee for Boy Scouts and has completed a Bachelor of Commission Science, and an Adult Leader Training of Wood Badge. Mrs. Caballero has been a member of the training staff and completed Trainer’s Edge.
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The awareness for a Children’s Museum in Laredo began in the 1980s as the late Cecilia Martinez Claflin, curator for the Nuevo Santander Museum, saw the need for a place where children learn with manipulatives. She researched the concept and together with a group of educators and concerned citizens established goals that would determine the direction and possibility of such a museum.
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A delicious meal five days a week. In addition to their children’s meal program is Luz De Esperanza Saturday education program where 25 children participate and receive breakfast and lunch. The last meal program the Bethany House provides are street corner meals. This program delivers over 170 meals to homeless people living on the streets in north Laredo.
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Rosy’s past marriage lasted a year. Unfortunately, she was living in a constant state of terror. Rosy’s life constantly involved living with insults and violence. Five years ago, Rosy’s husband beat her inside a parked vehicle, and left her in the parking lot until midnight. Fortunately, things began to turn around in Rosy’s favor.
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BETHANY HOUSE OF LAREDO, INC.,
(956) 722-4152, 819 Hidalgo St.
Our primary mission is to feed the hungry, the homeless, veterans, indigent, elderly, handicapped on site and delivered to homes and various children’s programs.
www.bethanyhouseoflaredo.org
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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, SOUTH TEXAS COUNCIL,
(956) 791-0154, Camp Huisache, Hwy. 59
Provides educational programs promoting youths’ ability to do things for themselves and others through character building, citizenship training, and personal, physical and spiritual development.
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF LAREDO,
(956) 723-5223, 500 Moctezuma St.
Stands at the forefront in providing a high caliber of educational and recreational activities for the youth of Laredo.
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ZAPATA,
(956) 765-9713, 6th & Kennedy
Daily after-school youth development program emphasizing social, recreational, academic enhancement, personal development skills to children so they can develop into productive,
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COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF LAREDO, INC.,
(956) 791-2199, 2114 E. Saunders
The nation’s largest stay in school network working with the community building partnerships and helping kids succeed in school and life.
www.cislaredo.org
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CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES OF LAREDO, INC.
(956) 722-2443, 1919 Cedar
Meets the emergency needs of Laredo’s low income families, including homelessness, immigration, adoption and other services to actively prevent homelessness.
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CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER OF LAREDO,
(956) 712-1840, 111 N. Merida
The Center provides forensic interviews, counseling, medical referrals, social service referrals on-site and in a child friendly facility to prevent further child abuse.
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GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.,
(956) 795-8100, 1515 N. Pappas St.
Improves children’s dental health by expanding the provision of primary dental services as the most effective way to assure positive future dental health outcomes.
www.gatewaychc.com
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GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER SOUTH TEXAS,
(956) 723-7251, 701 Stone
Builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.
www.gsgst.org
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IMAGINARIUM OF SOUTH TEXAS,
(956) 728-0404, Mall del Norte
Multiple inquiry based workshops for children in underperforming schools that offer opportunities for science investigations that focus on process skills to promote student success.
www.istx.org
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KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF LAREDO,
(956) 723-8808
Provides assistance with transportation to local and out of town evaluations/transplants, one time basis medication, nutritional supplements, hardship emergencies, food and paper products.
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LAREDO ANIMAL PROTECTIVE SOCIETY,
(956) 724-8364, 2500 Gonzalez St.
Provides spay and neuter expense for pet owners. This helps lower over-population of dogs and cats that would otherwise be unwanted.
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LAREDO CRIME STOPPERS, INC.,
(956) 727-8477 TIPS Hotline, (800) 558-8477; 724-1876, Admin., 103 Garfield St.
Program enables informed citizens to take leadership roles in assisting law enforcement agencies by anonymously reporting criminal activities, making callers eligible for a cash reward.
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LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA-LAREDO,
(956) 724-5207, Bldg. P-10, Laredo Community College, West End Washington St.
Our mission is to reach adults whose literacy skills need upgrading and to provide trained volunteer tutors who can teach reading and writing skills.
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LAREDO HSDA HIV/AIDS SERVICES CONSORTIA,
(956) 796-9335, 1115 Chihuahua St B
Provides services to individuals with HIV/AIDS through various programs that enhance the quality of life. Provides education to the community for early detection, prevention and treatment.
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RUTHE B. COWL REHABILITATION CENTER,
(956) 722-2431, 1220 Malinche Ave.
Outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy for children and adults; social services, transportation, diagnostic clinics in orthopedic, neurological, cleft-palate, spinal defects, amputation, orthotics.
www.ruthebcowl.com
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SACRED HEART CHILDREN’S HOME,
(956) 723-3343, 3310 So. Zapata Hwy.
Our main purpose is to provide a home for children who for some justified reason cannot stay at their family home.
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SCAN (SERVING CHILDREN & ADULTS IN NEED, INC.),
(956) 724-5111, 1605 Saldaña Ave.
Provides a comprehensive program to serve abused, victimized, homeless, substance abusing and at-risk children and their families.
www.scan-inc.org
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SOUTH TEXAS FOOD BANK, INC.,
(956) 726-3120, 1907 Freight St.
Works with other non-profit organizations to provide food assistance to families. Has ten after school feeding sites. Has elderly food program. Offers food stamp assistance.
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THE SALVATION ARMY
(956) 723-2349, 408 Matamoros
Provides comprehensive emergency service to families and individuals including assistance with food, clothing, shelter, counseling and aid to victims of natural disasters.
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