Happy Sunday! I received an invitation to attend a virtual event from the Texas Health and Human Services Community Partner Program (CPP). I shared the invitation with our United Way of Laredo family of agencies. Today, I would like to share it with everyone else in the community. I feel it’s important because many times people are not sure where to turn for state resources.
The Texas Health and Human Service (HHSC) Community Partner Program (CPP) connects the Texas Health and Human Services with organizations across the state to help Texans access food, cash assistance, and health care. Community partners assist individuals with applying for, renewing, and managing benefits through www.YourTexasBenefits.com and the Your Texas Benefits mobile app, promoting self-service and self- sufficiency through trusted local support.
CPP will be having a virtual open house on Thursday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is designed to provide nonprofit agencies and community-based organizations the opportunity to learn more about the CPP program, connect with local partners, and discover how collaborations can help more Texans access essential resources.
Happy Sunday! I received an invitation to attend a virtual event from the Texas Health and Human Services Community Partner Program (CPP). I shared the invitation with our United Way of Laredo family of agencies. Today, I would like to share it with everyone else in the community. I feel it’s important because many times people are not sure where to turn for state resources.
The Texas Health and Human Service (HHSC) Community Partner Program (CPP) connects the Texas Health and Human Services with organizations across the state to help Texans access food, cash assistance, and health care. Community partners assist individuals with applying for, renewing, and managing benefits through www.YourTexasBenefits.com and the Your Texas Benefits mobile app, promoting self-service and self- sufficiency through trusted local support.
CPP will be having a virtual open house on Thursday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is designed to provide nonprofit agencies and community-based organizations the opportunity to learn more about the CPP program, connect with local partners, and discover how collaborations can help more Texans access essential resources.
The invitations for the event note, “Who can become a Community Partner? A wide range of community-based and government organizations, such as faith-based organizations, health centers, clinics, food banks, educational institutions, libraries, health departments and local mental health centers fit the bill. By becoming a Partner with CPP, you can help pave the way for positive change in communities across Texas.
“Partners gain access to a dynamic network of groups, with a range of benefits including: Community Engagement, Resource Sharing, Expanded Impact, Visibility & Recognition, Access to Funding Opportunities, Professional Development, and Advocacy & Influence.”
The invitations for the event note, “Who can become a Community Partner? A wide range of community-based and government organizations, such as faith-based organizations, health centers, clinics, food banks, educational institutions, libraries, health departments and local mental health centers fit the bill. By becoming a Partner with CPP, you can help pave the way for positive change in communities across Texas.
“Partners gain access to a dynamic network of groups, with a range of benefits including: Community Engagement, Resource Sharing, Expanded Impact, Visibility & Recognition, Access to Funding Opportunities, Professional Development, and Advocacy & Influence.”
For more information visit them at www.TexasCommunityPartnerProgram.com or email them at CPP@hhs.texas.gov.
Mark your calendar
LAREDO LITTLE THEATRE: ROCK OF AGES MUSICAL PRODUCTION
The show will run April 16-26. Visit their website for times and ticket information at www.laredolittletheatre.org.
SCAN: PLAY DAY
You are invited to join SCAN for an afternoon of fund with activities, arts & crafts, music and more. Families of all ages are welcome to this free event on Wednesday, April 22, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Peg Energy Stadium. For more information, call 956-608-3852.
VOLUNTEER SERVICE COUNCIL FOR BORDER REGION: ALL WE NEED IS LOVE & A DASH OF STYLE 34TH ANNUAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS’ DAY LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW
The event will be on Wednesday, April 22, at the Laredo Country Club $100 per seat or $1,000 a table. For more information, contact Claudia Arredondo at 956-612-4664 or Juanita Zepeda at 956-235-3599.
LAREDO CRIME STOPPERS: DINE TO SUPPORT — EVERY THURSDAY IN APRIL
Enjoy a delicious meal while giving back! Every Thursday in April, 10% of your check will go to support the Laredo Crime Stoppers at P.F. Chang’s located at 2608 NE Bob Bullock Loop from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Present the flyer to support the cause whether you dine in or pick up. To get a copy of the flyer find Laredo Crime Stoppers on Facebook, Instagram or visit their website.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY (ACS): RELAY FOR LIFE
The ACS is registering teams for its annual event to raise funds for cancer research, programs and services. The event takes place on Friday, April 24, at the UISD Student Activity Center 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Schools, community clubs, organizations, agencies and families are invited to join. To register a team, visit www.relayforlife.org/webbtx or call Laura Nanez at 956-286-6955.
AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER (AHEC): GENETICS CONFERENCE
All parents and families are welcome to attend this resource fair for children with disabilities and autism. Friday, April 24, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Laredo Public Health office located at 2600 Cedar Ave.
For more information, call 956-712-0037.
IMAGINARIUM OF SOUTH TEXAS: HEB FREE FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Join us for the H-E-B Free Family Fun Night on Friday, April 24, from 6-9 p.m. 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.
UNITED WAY OF LAREDO; THAT’S HOW WE ROLL: BOWLING TOURNAMENT
Join us on Saturday, April 25, at Jett Bowl North from 12 p.m.-3 p.m. for our 3rd annual Bowling Tournament. Registration for teams of five is $300; for a team and lane sponsorship, $500. Trophies will be awarded for first to third place and for best and worst bowlers. For more information, call 956-723-9113.
KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF LAREDO: BE A HERO FOR KIDNEY HEALTH
May 5, Jett Bowl North from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, visit their website, www.helpkfol.com or follow them on Facebook.
R.B. COWL REHABILITATION CENTER: MOTHER’S DAY TO BLOOM
Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center (RBC) will be offering respite services for parents/caregivers of children with disabilities ages 5-11 on Saturday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is required. To ensure each participant receives full attention and enjoys a meaningful experience, space will be limited. Parents and caregivers interested in the respite care camp may register their child or children at our open house registration to be held on Wednesday, April 22, at RBC, located at 1220 N. Malinche, between 3:30 and 5 p.m. For more information, call RBC at 956-722-2431.
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF LAREDO: 2026 BUSINESS HALL OF FAME
This year’s Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame laureates are Joe Arciniega-Community Leaders; Oscar Omar Lopez-Tejas Financial Advisors; Primo, Rick, Elizabeth and Kandy Walker-S E Legacy Development. The event will be on Thursday, May 7, at 7 p.m. at the Laredo Country Club. For more information, please contact Oralia Bernal at 956-725-3464 or at obernal@jast.org.
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.
For more information visit them at www.TexasCommunityPartnerProgram.com or email them at CPP@hhs.texas.gov.
Mark your calendar
LAREDO LITTLE THEATRE: ROCK OF AGES MUSICAL PRODUCTION
The show will run April 16-26. Visit their website for times and ticket information at www.laredolittletheatre.org.
SCAN: PLAY DAY
You are invited to join SCAN for an afternoon of fund with activities, arts & crafts, music and more. Families of all ages are welcome to this free event on Wednesday, April 22, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Peg Energy Stadium. For more information, call 956-608-3852.
VOLUNTEER SERVICE COUNCIL FOR BORDER REGION: ALL WE NEED IS LOVE & A DASH OF STYLE34 TH ANNUAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS’ DAY LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW
The event will be on Wednesday, April 22, at the Laredo Country Club $100 per seat or $1,000 a table. For more information, contact Claudia Arredondo at 956-612-4664 or Juanita Zepeda at 956-235-3599.
LAREDO CRIME STOPPERS: DINE TO SUPPORT — EVERY THURSDAY IN APRIL
Enjoy a delicious meal while giving back! Every Thursday in April, 10% of your check will go to support the Laredo Crime Stoppers at P.F. Chang’s located at 2608 NE Bob Bullock Loop from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Present the flyer to support the cause whether you dine in or pick up. To get a copy of the flyer find Laredo Crime Stoppers on Facebook, Instagram or visit their website.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY (ACS): RELAY FOR LIFE
The ACS is registering teams for its annual event to raise funds for cancer research, programs and services. The event takes place on Friday, April 24, at the UISD Student Activity Center 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Schools, community clubs, organizations, agencies and families are invited to join. To register a team, visit www.relayforlife.org/webbtx or call Laura Nanez at 956-286-6955.
AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER (AHEC): GENETICS CONFERENCE
All parents and families are welcome to attend this resource fair for children with disabilities and autism. Friday, April 24, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Laredo Public Health office located at 2600 Cedar Ave.
For more information, call 956-712-0037.
IMAGINARIUM OF SOUTH TEXAS: HEB FREE FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Join us for the H-E-B Free Family Fun Night on Friday, April 24, from 6-9 p.m. 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.
UNITED WAY OF LAREDO; THAT’S HOW WE ROLL: BOWLING TOURNAMENT
Join us on Saturday, April 25, at Jett Bowl North from 12 p.m.-3 p.m. for our 3rd annual Bowling Tournament. Registration for teams of five is $300; for a team and lane sponsorship, $500. Trophies will be awarded for first to third place and for best and worst bowlers. For more information, call 956-723-9113.
KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF LAREDO: BE A HERO FOR KIDNEY HEALTH
May 5, Jett Bowl North from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, visit their website, www.helpkfol.com or follow them on Facebook.
R.B. COWL REHABILITATION CENTER: MOTHER’S DAY TO BLOOM
Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center (RBC) will be offering respite services for parents/caregivers of children with disabilities ages 5-11 on Saturday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is required. To ensure each participant receives full attention and enjoys a meaningful experience, space will be limited. Parents and caregivers interested in the respite care camp may register their child or children at our open house registration to be held on Wednesday, April 22, at RBC, located at 1220 N. Malinche, between 3:30 and 5 p.m. For more information, call RBC at 956-722-2431.
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF LAREDO: 2026 BUSINESS HALL OF FAME
This year’s Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame laureates are Joe Arciniega-Community Leaders; Oscar Omar Lopez-Tejas Financial Advisors; Primo, Rick, Elizabeth and Kandy Walker-S E Legacy Development. The event will be on Thursday, May 7, at 7 p.m. at the Laredo Country Club. For more information, please contact Oralia Bernal at 956-725-3464 or at obernal@jast.org.
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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