"We’re here to replace hardship with hope for our neighbors who still are hurting from the effects of this disaster. Through this project we are able to help individuals and families move through the process of recovery and connect them with services they need."

Angela Blanchard, President and CEO of Neighborhood Centers Inc., speaking about the $43.2 million grant awarded to Neighborhood Centers to help people in Harris County who were affected by Hurricane Ike.

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

• Offering Hope to a Single Mom
• Donor Spotlight
• Awards & Recognition
• Join the Conversations!
• Upcoming Events

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Offering Hope to a Single Mom

Meet Kristy, a young, single mother of two-year-old Rashaad. Like thousands of others, she has been trying to recover from Hurricane Ike for the last nine months. Desperate to find a job in order to pay her bills, Kristy looked first to friends, churches and community centers.

"Work, I just want to work," Kristy said repeatedly...

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Awards & Recognition

Volunteer Houston
Richard Ornalez, a volunteer with Neighborhood Tax Centers, has been named one of the 2009 Mayor’s Volunteer Houston Award Winners.  For the past 18 years, Ornalez has prepared taxes for free, primarily assisting Spanish speaking individuals at Ripley House.  Read more.

Leadership in Action
Chevron and Neighborhood Centers Inc. received a joint Leadership in Action Award from Leadership Houston for the Khakis and Collars program that provides school uniforms for children in underserved neighborhoods. Read more.

Ready for Life
Care for Elders, Houston’s largest, most diverse and most experienced partnership focused on elder care issues, selected Joyce Jordan, Neighborhood Centers senior services coordinator as a recipient of its Ready for Life award. Read more.

CFO of the Year
Neighborhood Centers CFO Ray Chung recently was honored by the Houston Business Journal as a nominee for Best CFO of the Year in the Large Non-Profit category.  The awards recognize financial professionals who “keep track of the American Dream.” Read more.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, July 11 – Back-to-School Community Health Fair at La Porte Neighborhood Center , 526 San Jacinto, La Porte, TX 77571, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Health screenings, immunizations, chef demonstrations, insurance enrollment, school supplies, and entertainment.  Call 713-669-5244 for more information.  View the schedule for all 5 Health Fairs.

Saturday, July 11 – Latin Culture Expo at Ripley House, 4410 Navigation, Houston, TX 77011 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celebrate the diversity of Hispanic cultures represented in Houston’s East End. Entertainment by Mixteco Folklorico, Ambassadors Ballet Folklorico, Raíces del Perú, MECA Mariachi and more.  Special guests include representatives from the Consulates of Mexico, Colombia and Costa Rica.  Call 713-315-6400 for more information.

July 17 & 18 – Stay Connected Texas Ike Recovery Fair at United Way of Baytown Area, 5309 Decker Dr., Baytown, TX 77520, from 12 noon to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 17 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 18.  Call 713-667-5853 for more information.  See the schedule for La Porte and Pasadena events.

Saturday, July 25 – Harbach-Ripley Neighborhood Center and Sonic Kid’s Funday, Sonic Drive-In, 7470 Bellfort St., Houston, TX 77087.  Balloon artists, face painting, space jump, spin the wheel, special offers and more!  Call 713-641-6321 for more information.

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