Happy Sunday, everyone! Last week, our focus was on Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN). As mentioned, this organization offers a large array of services in Webb County and the surrounding areas. Hats off to SCAN for their amazing staff that successfully receive federal grants to support all the services they provide.
Last week, I highlighted their treatment, recovery and intervention programs. The SCAN Emergency Youth Shelter is one of their intervention programs. As United Way (UW), our Admissions & Allocations committee has visited and toured this program; the last two years, our committee has been brought to tears by the children’s situations.
“We’ve seen children placed in the SCAN temporary shelter that have been taken by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services because the children tested positive for drugs. It’s heartbreaking that one child was a newborn. Others were still toddlers,” said Dr. Daniel De la Miyar, UW vice president for A&A.
SCAN’s Emergency Youth Shelter is a blessing for our community. There are times when children must be sent out of town until another family member or a foster family can be located to take them in. Fortunately, we have SCAN’s emergency shelter in our community.
Happy Sunday, everyone! Last week, our focus was on Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN). As mentioned, this organization offers a large array of services in Webb County and the surrounding areas. Hats off to SCAN for their amazing staff that successfully receive federal grants to support all the services they provide.
Last week, I highlighted their treatment, recovery and intervention programs. The SCAN Emergency Youth Shelter is one of their intervention programs. As United Way (UW), our Admissions & Allocations committee has visited and toured this program; the last two years, our committee has been brought to tears by the children’s situations.
“We’ve seen children placed in the SCAN temporary shelter that have been taken by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services because the children tested positive for drugs. It’s heartbreaking that one child was a newborn. Others were still toddlers,” said Dr. Daniel De la Miyar, UW vice president for A&A.
SCAN’s Emergency Youth Shelter is a blessing for our community. There are times when children must be sent out of town until another family member or a foster family can be located to take them in. Fortunately, we have SCAN’s emergency shelter in our community.
This week, I would like to spotlight their prevention programs. SCAN offers prevention programs for youth, adults, families and coalitions. These programs provide age-appropriate education to increase protective factors, enhance resiliency and decrease risk factors. They give alternatives to encourage bonding with peers, family and community to help prevent drug use and promote behavioral health.
SCAN also offers presentations to the community to provide awareness and knowledge of substance use, prevention and/or behavioral health promotion. SCAN also does compliance checks to ensure that tobacco retailers comply with federal and state laws and regulations, reducing the access of tobacco products to our youth.
Another prevention program is SASI. It focuses on helping youth and young adults to identify and challenge behaviors, beliefs, and social norms that increase the risk of violence including sexual assault.
The program emphasizesa“bystander” intervention. Everyone has a role to play in ending sexual violence. It teaches youth and young adults the skills necessary to identify problematic or dangerous behaviors, develop empathy for victims, and practice safe and effective methods of intervention.
Through coalitions, SCAN has formed partnerships with others to organize, educate and implement activities that empower citizens to prevent substance use and abuse. These coalitions can be found in Starr, Maverick and Webb counties. They also have groups like the Laredo Drug Prevention Alliance (LDPA); the Innovative Healing Centered Project (IHCP); Project HOPES & HOPES II; and the Texas Home Visiting (THV) programs.
This week, I would like to spotlight their prevention programs. SCAN offers prevention programs for youth, adults, families and coalitions. These programs provide age-appropriate education to increase protective factors, enhance resiliency and decrease risk factors. They give alternatives to encourage bonding with peers, family and community to help prevent drug use and promote behavioral health.
SCAN also offers presentations to the community to provide awareness and knowledge of substance use, prevention and/or behavioral health promotion. SCAN also does compliance checks to ensure that tobacco retailers comply with federal and state laws and regulations, reducing the access of tobacco products to our youth.
Another prevention program is SASI. It focuses on helping youth and young adults to identify and challenge behaviors, beliefs, and social norms that increase the risk of violence including sexual assault.
The program emphasizesa“bystander” intervention. Everyone has a role to play in ending sexual violence. It teaches youth and young adults the skills necessary to identify problematic or dangerous behaviors, develop empathy for victims, and practice safe and effective methods of intervention.
Project HOPES is an evidence-based prevention program designed to increase protective factors in families with children considered at risk between the ages 0 to 5. The program is curriculum-based and offers case management to meet the comprehensive needs of the families. Project HOPES II focuses its services on adult or adolescent caregivers with children ages 0 to 5. It uses the Safe Care Curriculum, which is strength-based and emphasizes improving positive parent-child interactions, improved health decision-making, and parental supervision of children.
The Texas Home Visiting (THV) is a free and voluntary program with specially trained staff who help and support parents with children from birth to 2 years. Its goal is to help make “twos terrific for parents and children!” It promotes child development and school readiness. It helps to improve maternal and child health, security and well-being.
Services include:
For more information on their services please visit their website at www.scan-inc.org. You can also contact them by calling 956.724.3177 or emailing them at info@scan-inc.org.
IMAGINARIUM OF SOUTH TEXAS: HEB FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Join us for the HEB free Family Fun Night on Thursday, March 12th from 6-9 pm at the Imaginarium located the main campus of Laredo College (West End Washington Street) Building P-149. For more information, please call 956.728.0404.
LAREDO MAIN STREET: FARMERS MARKET
The next Farmer’s Market will be happening on Saturday, March 14, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at The Outlet Shoppes at Laredo! Each month features a unique theme, seasonal activities and exciting workshops. Every visit is a new and memorable experience. Whether you’re shopping for fresh ingredients, supporting local artisans, or enjoying live entertainment, the Farmers Market is the place to be. For more information email: lmsevents01@gmail.com.
LAREDO PHILHARMONIC: THE 7 WORDS OF CHRIST
Come experience this evocative and spiritual masterpiece brought to life by the voices of the Laredo Philharmonic Chorale. The event will be on Sunday, March 29th at 3pm at the TAMIU Fine and Performing Arts Center. Admission cost is $30 & Students with ID can enter for free. For tickets call 956.763.9960.
LAREDO ANIMAL PROTECTIVE SOCIETY (LAPS): DOG & PUPPY SUPPLIES
LAPS is requesting assistance with food, pet items and cleaning supplies for their shelter. Items include Heavy-duty trash bags, paper towels, adult & puppy canned food, vinegar, degreaser, dog treats, sharpie pens and more. Donations can be dropped off from 11am – 6pm Wednesday through Sunday at 2500 Gonzalez St.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DOL & UNITED WAY OF LAREDO: VITA PARTNERSHIP
Need free tax help? Catholic Charities & United Way of Laredo have partnered to provide free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). Volunteers are IRS Certified Preparers and are ready to help you. Call 956.722.2443 or 956.723.9113 to schedule your appointment.
LAREDO VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE
Free tax help is here! The Laredo VITA program has IRS Certified Preparers ready to help you. Don’t stress about your taxes – let a qualified volunteer handle it for you. Call 956.307.8138 or visit www.vitalaredo.org.
CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER: 26TH ANNUAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION & AWARENESS CONFERENCE
Save the date. The CAC Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Conference will be Thursday, April 2nd at the TAMIU Student Center. For more information, call 956.712.1840.
AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER: BOWLING TOURNAMENT
The AHEC Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, April 4th from Noon to 3:30pm at Jett Bowl North. For more information, contact AHEC at 956.712.0037
If you have a upcoming community event or information on a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization you would like to share, please email at 956cuidandolaredo@gmail.com.
Through coalitions, SCAN has formed partnerships with others to organize, educate and implement activities that empower citizens to prevent substance use and abuse. These coalitions can be found in Starr, Maverick and Webb counties. They also have groups like the Laredo Drug Prevention Alliance (LDPA); the Innovative Healing Centered Project (IHCP); Project HOPES & HOPES II; and the Texas Home Visiting (THV) programs.
Project HOPES is an evidence-based prevention program designed to increase protective factors in families with children considered at risk between the ages 0 to 5. The program is curriculum-based and offers case management to meet the comprehensive needs of the families. Project HOPES II focuses its services on adult or adolescent caregivers with children ages 0 to 5. It uses the Safe Care Curriculum, which is strength-based and emphasizes improving positive parent-child interactions, improved health decision-making, and parental supervision of children.
The Texas Home Visiting (THV) is a free and voluntary program with specially trained staff who help and support parents with children from birth to 2 years. Its goal is to help make “twos terrific for parents and children!” It promotes child development and school readiness. It helps to improve maternal and child health, security and well-being.
Services include:
For more information on their services please visit their website at www.scan-inc.org. You can also contact them by calling 956.724.3177 or emailing them at info@scan-inc.org.
IMAGINARIUM OF SOUTH TEXAS: HEB FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Join us for the HEB free Family Fun Night on Thursday, March 12th from 6-9 pm at the Imaginarium located the main campus of Laredo College (West End Washington Street) Building P-149. For more information, please call 956.728.0404.
LAREDO MAIN STREET: FARMERS MARKET
The next Farmer’s Market will be happening on Saturday, March 14, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at The Outlet Shoppes at Laredo! Each month features a unique theme, seasonal activities and exciting workshops. Every visit is a new and memorable experience. Whether you’re shopping for fresh ingredients, supporting local artisans, or enjoying live entertainment, the Farmers Market is the place to be. For more information email: lmsevents01@gmail.com.
LAREDO PHILHARMONIC: THE 7 WORDS OF CHRIST
Come experience this evocative and spiritual masterpiece brought to life by the voices of the Laredo Philharmonic Chorale. The event will be on Sunday, March 29th at 3pm at the TAMIU Fine and Performing Arts Center. Admission cost is $30 & Students with ID can enter for free. For tickets call 956.763.9960.
LAREDO ANIMAL PROTECTIVE SOCIETY (LAPS): DOG & PUPPY SUPPLIES
LAPS is requesting assistance with food, pet items and cleaning supplies for their shelter. Items include Heavy-duty trash bags, paper towels, adult & puppy canned food, vinegar, degreaser, dog treats, sharpie pens and more. Donations can be dropped off from 11am – 6pm Wednesday through Sunday at 2500 Gonzalez St.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DOL & UNITED WAY OF LAREDO: VITA PARTNERSHIP
Need free tax help? Catholic Charities & United Way of Laredo have partnered to provide free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). Volunteers are IRS Certified Preparers and are ready to help you. Call 956.722.2443 or 956.723.9113 to schedule your appointment.
LAREDO VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE
Free tax help is here! The Laredo VITA program has IRS Certified Preparers ready to help you. Don’t stress about your taxes – let a qualified volunteer handle it for you. Call 956.307.8138 or visit www.vitalaredo.org.
CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER: 26TH ANNUAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION & AWARENESS CONFERENCE
Save the date. The CAC Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Conference will be Thursday, April 2nd at the TAMIU Student Center. For more information, call 956.712.1840.
AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER: BOWLING TOURNAMENT
The AHEC Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, April 4th from Noon to 3:30pm at Jett Bowl North. For more information, contact AHEC at 956.712.0037
If you have a upcoming community event or information on a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization you would like to share, please email at 956cuidandolaredo@gmail.com.
Peggy M. Duncan, United Way of Laredo
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