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TX - Smith

_Joined Community Fuse September 14th, 2023_

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The Tyler Care Clinic Midtown is a clinic that operates under Special Health Resources. Special Health Resources is a nonprofit organization (501c3). We are a comprehensive healthcare system in East Texas, providing affordable care for the whole family. The Tyler Care Clinic serves patients in the Tyler, TX area with health care services including infectious disease management and treatment. If you are looking for qualified, experienced, and friendly medical staff, we hope you will consider the Tyler Care Clinic.

**[Request your appointment here!](https://healow.com/apps/provider/shrty-zz-1910811)**

**Address** 1300 Clinic Dr, Tyler, TX 75701

**Hours of Operation**
- Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. / Friday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

**Phone number:** (903) 501-1747

**Services offered:** 
- **Infectious Disease Screenings** We offer testing, treatments, and hope for patients who suffer from infectious diseases such as HIV / AIDS and Hepatitis C.

**[Click here to meet our providers!](https://www.specialhealth.org/tyler-care/meet-the-providers/)**

**Eligibility Requirements:** No eligibility requirements.

**Cost varies depending on service. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, Most Private Insurances, and Uninsured (self pay).**

**Areas we serve:** Tyler, TX and surrounding areas

**Services offered in:** English & Spanish.

**Contact:** Bailey Riddle - Social Media Coordinator / email: briddle@shrt.net

**Help us make healthcare accessible for all! Click [here](https://www.specialhealth.org/donations) to donate.**

**Job Openings:**  We are usually always hiring! This is our page to review job listings and apply: https://www.specialhealth.org/employment

**Mission:** Making Healthcare Accessible

**Website:** For more detailed information about our services and programs please visit us at https://www.specialhealth.org

**Follow us on Social Media:** 
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TylerCareClinicTroupHwy/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/specialhealthresources/ 
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FSpecialHealthR1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/special-health-resources-for-texas-inc./

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Keywords: health screenings / infection / diseases / Smith County / Tyler

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_Se unió a Community Fuse el 14 de septiembre de 2023_

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Tyler Care Clinic Midtown es una clínica que opera bajo Recursos de Salud Especiales. Special Health Resources es una organización sin fines de lucro (501c3). Somos un sistema de atención médica integral en el este de Texas que brinda atención asequible para toda la familia. Tyler Care Clinic atiende a pacientes en el área de Tyler, TX, con servicios de atención médica que incluyen el manejo y tratamiento de enfermedades infecciosas. Si está buscando personal médico calificado, experimentado y amigable, esperamos que considere Tyler Care Clinic.

**[¡Solicita tu cita aquí!](https://healow.com/apps/provider/shrty-zz-1910811)**

**Dirección** 1300 Clinic Dr, Tyler, TX 75701

**Horas de operación**
- Lunes - Jueves 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. / Viernes 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

**Número de teléfono:** (903) 501-1747

**Servicios ofrecidos:**
- **Examenes de enfermedades infecciosas** Ofrecemos pruebas, tratamientos y esperanza para pacientes que padecen enfermedades infecciosas como VIH / SIDA y hepatitis C.

**[¡Haga clic aquí para conocer a nuestros proveedores!](https://www.specialhealth.org/tyler-care/meet-the-providers/)**

**Requisitos de elegibilidad:** Sin requisitos de elegibilidad.

**El costo varía dependiendo del servicio. Aceptamos Medicare, Medicaid, la mayoría de los seguros privados y personas sin seguro (pago por cuenta propia).**

**Áreas donde servimos:** Tyler, TX y áreas circundantes

**Servicios ofrecidos en:** Inglés y español.

**Contacto:** Bailey Riddle - Coordinadora de redes sociales / correo electrónico: bridle@shrt.net

**¡Ayúdanos a hacer que la atención médica sea accesible para todos! Haga clic [aquí](https://www.specialhealth.org/donations) para donar.**

**Ofertas de empleo:** ¡Por lo general, siempre estamos contratando! Esta es nuestra página para revisar ofertas de trabajo y postularse: https://www.specialhealth.org/employment

**Misión:** Hacer accesible la atención médica

**Sitio web:** Para obtener información más detallada sobre nuestros servicios y programas, visítenos en https://www.specialhealth.org

**Síguenos en las redes sociales:**
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TylerCareClinicTroupHwy/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/specialhealthresources/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FSpecialHealthR1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/special-health-resources-for-texas-inc./

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Palabras clave: exámenes de salud / infección / enfermedades / Condado de Smith / Tyler

Exámenes de enfermedades infecciosas - Tyler Care Clinic Midtown

Infectious Disease Screenings - Tyler Care Clinic Midtown

Over the past two decades, Special Health Resources has grown into a comprehensive health care system in North East Texas and South West Arkansas , providing affordable care for the whole family. We have clinics in Longview, Tyler, Paris, Texarkana, TX and AR, and Jacksonville. Additionally, we have our Mobile Units to serve rural areas. SHR now provides health care to families in all 23 East Texas counties. SHR is a FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Clinic), offering patients a full-range of services, including both adult and pediatric primary care, adult and pediatric dental care, women’s health services, immunizations and vaccinations, HIV/AIDS screening and treatment, mental health care, and substance abuse services.

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TX - Gregg

TX - Upshur

TX - Harrison

TX - Rusk

_Joined Community Fuse May 4th, 2023_


**[Click here to watch KETK news highlighting our life-building programs ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jj50AUU8hc)**

**[Click here to watch KETK news interviewing our Executive Director on East Texas Giving Day](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbjTSyneFKs)**

**Date founded:** 12/4/2013

The Longview Dream Center is a 501c3 non-profit Texas organization located in Longview, Tx. with an active Board of Directors. We operate fully through the generous donations of individuals, business owners, and corporations. Our purpose is to provide basic needs, resources, and life-enhancing programs to the people of Longview and the greater East Texas region. LDC is focused on providing resources for individuals in need. WE SERVE ANYONE, NO MATTER WHERE THEY LIVE.

**Address:** 803 Gilmer Road, Longview, TX  75604

**Phone number:** (903)653-1740

**Hours of Operation:** 
Every 2nd Wednesday 9am to 12pm    

**Services/Resources offered at Longview Dream Center**

- Community closet

- Hygiene Program sponsored by Superior Health Plan


**Our services are provided at no cost.**

**Eligibility Requirements:** No requirements

**Areas we serve:** Any

**Services offered in:** English & Spanish

**Contact:** Shonna Barlow – Executive Director / email: shonnambarlow@gmail.com

**We currently need:**
- Financial support. [You can help us serve our community today by clicking here.](https://app.donorview.com/Donation/DonationInfo?prm=1TLooqYeDKL3tpKqz-kuwFUQ3-ySkmGDxJNneqLenCYRSWQP_5gujy5yvEDOHURC7oUEN9poob-f7rm40x7-WXFrgdQFeKRXkafc8Me66jJSwyCgJNY85VVCMYkKG2Nvizv2lcu-QGTIjWYvw5btZHrCXev1O94UKxjAr5pG9udRVs_CHKpQOb-0lmaXDt8OQs4LFanLqVsMJbxxnDuV29MgD5bIO4qyhLCdCjVh-r7mEi92iceniZtZrF_RVrTK0)


**Website:** For more detailed information about our services and programs please visit us at https://longviewdreamcenter.com/

**Follow us on Social Media:** 
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/longviewdreamcenter

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_Unido a Community Fuse el 4 de mayo de 2023_

**[Haz clic aquí para ver noticias de KETK destacando nuestros programas de desarrollo de vida](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jj50AUU8hc)**

**[Haz clic aquí para ver noticias de KETK entrevistando a nuestra Directora Ejecutiva en el Día de Dar de East Texas](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbjTSyneFKs)**

**Fecha de fundación:** 4/12/2013

El Longview Dream Center es una organización sin fines de lucro 501c3 ubicada en Longview, Texas, con una activa Junta Directiva. Operamos completamente gracias a las generosas donaciones de individuos, propietarios de negocios y corporaciones. Nuestro propósito es proporcionar necesidades básicas, recursos y programas que mejoren la vida de las personas de Longview y la región del este de Texas. El LDC se enfoca en brindar ayuda personas necesitadas. SERVIMOS A CUALQUIERA, SIN IMPORTAR DONDE VIVAN.

**Dirección:** 803 Gilmer Road, Longview, TX 75604

**Número de teléfono:** (903)653-1740

**Horario de atención:** 
Cada segundo miércoles de 9 am a 12 pm

**Servicios y recursos ofrecidos en el Longview Dream Center**

- Armario comunitario (ropa)

- Programa de higiene patrocinado por Superior HealthPlan


**Nuestros servicios se proporcionan sin costo alguno.**

**Requisitos de elegibilidad:** Sin requisitos

**Áreas que atendemos:** Cualquier área

**Servicios ofrecidos en:** Inglés y Español

**Contacto:** Shonna Barlow - Directora Ejecutiva / correo electrónico: shonnambarlow@gmail.com

**Necesitamos actualmente:**
- Apoyo financiero

**Sitio web:** Para obtener información más detallada sobre nuestros servicios y programas, visítenos en https://longviewdreamcenter.com/

**Síguenos en las redes sociales:** 
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/longviewdreamcenter

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Armario Comunitario, y Programa de Higiene.

Community closet, & Hygiene Program

The Longview Dream Center was founded by Pastor Thomas McDaniels. Thomas currently serves as the CEO of the Longview Dream Center in Longview, Texas. Thomas has been serving people in East Texas for over 30 years. 8 years ago he started LifeSource Food Assistance in a local church and has fed thousands of families for many years. Thomas received the 2014 Humanitarian Award for Gregg County and is known for his compassion and service to others. Thomas is a proud Dad of three sons and the husband of Charlotte McDaniels, his wife of over 30 years.

The Longview Dream Center exists to provide basic needs to the people of Longview and the greater East Texas region. Their mission is to unite the time, talents and treasures of organizations while serving those in our community that are in need or in crisis.



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- Anywhere in Texas

_Joined Community Fuse March 22nd, 2023_

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Hannah House Ministries is a nonprofit organization (501c3) that offers a variety of services to women who have found themselves in a crisis pregnancy situation, current or former survivors of domestic violence, and sexual assault in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.

**Date founded:** 6/24/2017

PO Box 782 Gilmer Texas 75644

**Phone number:** (903)238-5351

**Hours of Operation:**
Monday - Friday, 9am – 5pm

**Services offered at Hannah House Ministries**

- Pregnancy resources
- Housing, counseling
- Medical services
- Transportation
- Spiritual guidance
- Classes and adoption options


**Our services are confidential and provided at no cost.**

**Eligibility Requirements:** Pregnant women (18 or older)

**Areas we serve:** Individuals in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma 

**Services offered in:** English & Spanish

**Contact:** Melanie Wright – Executive Director/email: hannahhouse.life@gmail.com

**Current Needs:**
- Financial donations: We are blessed by your generosity. Click [here](https://hannahhouse.aplos.org/donate) to make a one-time donation or become a monthly partner. All donations are tax-deductible.
- Grants
- Maternity clothing 

**Job Openings:** Please follow our social media or sign up for monthly emails as all needs will be posted/shared that way.

**Mission:** “Change the life of a mother, save the life of a child.”

**Website:** For more detailed information about our services and programs please visit us at http://www.hannahhouse.life/

**Follow us on Social Media:** Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/maternityhomeHH/

Keywords: Abortion / pro-life / anti-abortion / babies / pregnant / pregnant women / children’s health / mother resources / maternity resources / child health / birth / child birth / birthing / OB / Gyn / OB/Gyn / OBGYN / nurse / counseling / bible studies / church / bible study / domestic violence survivor / sexual abuse victim / sex trafficking survivor / sex trafficking victim / human trafficking / mental health / shelter for women / family medicine / primary care / general medicine / doctor / dr / doc / physician / medical services / birth control / help for mothers / help for moms / help for pregnant moms / pregnant mothers / upshur county / gregg county 


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_Se unió a Community Fuse el 22 de marzo de 2023_

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Hannah House Ministries es una organización sin fines de lucro (501c3) que ofrece una variedad de servicios a mujeres que se han encontrado en una situación de crisis de embarazo, sobrevivientes actuales o anteriores de violencia doméstica y agresión sexual en Texas, Luisiana y Oklahoma.

**Fecha de fundación:** 24/06/2017

PO Box 782 Gilmer, Texas 75644

**Número de teléfono:** (903)238-5351

**Horas de operación:**
Lunes a viernes, de 9 a. m. a 5 p. m.

**Servicios ofrecidos en Hannah House Ministries**

- Recursos para el embarazo
- Vivienda, asesoramiento.
- Servicios médicos
- Transporte
- Orientación espiritual
- Clases y opciones de adopción.


**Nuestros servicios son confidenciales y se brindan sin costo.**

**Requisitos de elegibilidad:** Mujeres embarazadas (18 años o más)

**Áreas que servimos:** Individuos en Texas, Luisiana, Oklahoma

**Servicios ofrecidos en:** Inglés y español

**Contacto:** Melanie Wright – Directora Ejecutiva/correo electrónico: hannahhouse.life@gmail.com

**Necesidades actuales:**
- Donaciones financieras: Nos sentimos bendecidos por su generosidad. Haga clic [aquí](https://hannahhouse.aplos.org/donate) para hacer una donación única o convertirse en socio mensual. Todas las donaciones son deducibles de impuestos.
- Subsidios
- Ropa de maternidad

**Ofertas de empleo:** Siga nuestras redes sociales o regístrese para recibir correos electrónicos mensuales, ya que todas las necesidades se publicarán/compartirán de esa manera.

**Misión:** “Cambiar la vida de una madre, salvar la vida de un niño”.

**Sitio web:** Para obtener información más detallada sobre nuestros servicios y programas, visítenos en http://www.hannahhouse.life/

**Síguenos en las redes sociales:** Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/maternityhomeHH/

Palabras clave: Aborto / provida / antiaborto / bebés / embarazadas / mujeres embarazadas / salud infantil / recursos para madres / recursos para maternidad / salud infantil / nacimiento / parto / parto / OB / Gyn / OB/Gyn / OBGYN / enfermera / consejería / estudios bíblicos / iglesia / estudio bíblico / sobreviviente de violencia doméstica / víctima de abuso sexual / sobreviviente de tráfico sexual / víctima de tráfico sexual / trata de personas / salud mental / refugio para mujeres / medicina familiar / atención medica / medicina general / medico / dr / doc / médico / servicios médicos / anticonceptivos / ayuda para madres / ayuda para madres / ayuda para madres embarazadas / madres embarazadas / condado de upshur / condado de gregg / ginecologia

Asistencia de refugio/vivienda, Asesoramiento, Servicios de atención médica, Transporte, Servicios para sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica/abuso sexual, Recursos para el embarazo.

Pregnancy resources, housing, counseling, medical services, transportation, spiritual guidance, classes and adoption options

Hannah House Ministries was founded in 1999 by Glennis and Gary Woodall. Glennis had a passion to love God and to reach women who have found themselves in a crisis pregnancy situation.  Hannah House was located in Glen Rose, Texas until 2010 when they relocated to Gilmer, Texas. 

Today, Melanie and Alan Wright oversee Hannah House.  Hannah House Ministries has now expanded on the 60 acres by adding the Gathering Place.  The Gathering Place, finished in 2021, can now house up to four women who are needing a home during their pregnancies. 

Hannah House welcomes each woman where they are on their journey.  Hannah House is located on 60 acres of beautiful and peaceful countryside. This provides our girls with the opportunity to listen and hear God, clear of distractions, so they are able to make the best decisions for their child and themselves.

Hannah House Ministries

_Joined Community Fuse July 2nd, 2023_

**Date founded:** 8/25/2014

Heartisans Marketplace is a nonprofit that helps women break the chains of dependency and achieve self-sufficiency! We are changing lives, one woman at a time. Looking within our community, we discovered a lack of resources that provided underserved women with opportunities to access higher paying jobs and education which would move them toward self-sufficiency. Our mission is to lift up these women and provide a place for job and life skill training, career and higher-education opportunities, and healthy relationships through our Job-Readiness and Aftercare Programs.

**Address:** 3501 Gilmer Rd. Longview, TX 75604

**Phone number:** (903) 431-1188

**Hours of Operation:** 
Monday-Saturday 10:00 am-5:00 pm 


**Services offered at Heartisans Marketplace**

- Job readiness
- Unemployment & Vocational rehab services
- Shop - Click [here](https://heartisans.org/collections) to visit!


**Our services are provided at no cost.**

**Eligibility Requirements:** Must be a Woman with a GED or High School Diploma and able to pass a drug test.

### **[CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR OUR PROGRAM](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0568/5923/0402/files/Heartisans_ProgramApplication-2021.pdf?v=1632596810)**

**Areas we serve:** Gregg, Harrison, Upshur, Rusk, Smith or anyone with transportation to our facility daily for 10 weeks

**Services offered in:** English

**Contact:** Kendrah Tennison – Program Director / email: kendrah@heartisans.org

**Current Needs:** Financial assistance - $1M to build transitional housing on our property.

**Volunteer Opportunities:** We are recruiting retail volunteers to work in our gift shop.

**Mission:** 
To provide a customized job readiness program for unemployed women living in the local community so they can provide for their families' needs and be contributing members of our community.

**Website:** For more detailed information about our services please visit us at https://heartisans.org

**Follow us on Social Media:** 
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/heartisans/
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heartisans_loveserves/

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_Unido a Community Fuse el 2 de julio de 2023_

**Fecha de fundación:** 25/08/2014

Heartisans Marketplace es una organización sin fines de lucro que ayuda a las mujeres a romper las cadenas de dependencia y lograr la autosuficiencia. Estamos cambiando vidas, una mujer a la vez. Mirando dentro de nuestra comunidad, descubrimos la falta de recursos que brinden oportunidades a mujeres sin hogar o desfavorecidas para acceder a trabajos mejor remunerados y educación que las lleve hacia la autosuficiencia. Nuestra misión es elevar a estas mujeres y proporcionar un lugar para la capacitación laboral y de habilidades para la vida, oportunidades de carrera y educación superior, y relaciones saludables a través de nuestros Programas de Preparación Laboral y Seguimiento.

**Dirección:** 3501 Gilmer Rd. Longview, TX 75604

**Número de teléfono:** (903) 431-1188

**Horario de atención:** Lunes a sábado de 10:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m.

**Servicios ofrecidos en Heartisans Marketplace**

- Preparación laboral

- Servicios de desempleo y rehabilitación vocacional

**Nuestros servicios se ofrecen sin costo alguno.**

**Requisitos de elegibilidad:** Debe ser mujer con GED o diploma de escuela secundaria y poder pasar una prueba de drogas.

### **[HAGA CLIC AQUÍ PARA SOLICITAR NUESTRO PROGRAMA](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0568/5923/0402/files/Heartisans_ProgramApplication-2021.pdf?v=1632596810)**

**Áreas de servicio:** Gregg, Harrison, Upshur, Rusk, Smith o cualquier persona que pueda venir a nuestras instalaciones diariamente durante 10 semanas.

**Servicios ofrecidos en:** Inglés

**Contacto:** Kendrah Tennison – Directora del Programa / correo electrónico: kendrah@heartisans.org

**Necesidades actuales:** Asistencia financiera - 1 millón de dólares para construir viviendas de transición en nuestra propiedad.

**Oportunidades de voluntariado:** Estamos reclutando voluntarios para trabajar en nuestra tienda de regalos.

**Misión:** 
Brindar un programa de preparación laboral personalizado para mujeres desempleadas que viven en la comunidad local, para que puedan satisfacer las necesidades de sus familias y ser miembros contribuyentes de nuestra comunidad.

**Sitio web:** Para obtener información más detallada sobre nuestros servicios, visítanos en https://heartisans.org

**Síguenos en redes sociales:** 
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/heartisans/
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heartisans_loveserves/

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Preparación laboral, Servicios de desempleo y Rehabilitación Vocacional.

Job readiness, Unemployment & Vocational rehab services

**Our Story**
In the Fall of 2012, the Women's Ministry of First Baptist Church-Longview conducted an interest survey. The top category of interest was arts and crafts. Our first thought was, “What in the world can we do with arts and crafts?” Julee Rachels, CEO and Founder of Heartisans, and a friend discussed how that might look as an outreach opportunity for the women of FBC-L. They reached out to another friend and the name Heartisans was born from three words: He, Heart, Artisans. "He": we wanted whatever we did to be Christ-centered; "Heart": because of our love for Christ, our activity would come from the heart; and "Artisans": the products made would be high quality. 

In the Summer of 2013, Julee volunteered with Buckner Ministries and FBC-L at the Bellaire Apartments, a low-income apartment complex in the Longview Community. She worked with 20-22 ladies each week teaching healthy cooking, exercise, and Bible study. During this time, several of the ladies expressed a desire to move out of Bellaire. Many lived there in the cycle of generational poverty and did not know how to transition out. Julee knew opportunities for them were in education and employment; so, she began praying about how Heartisans could serve as a vehicle for these women to move out of Bellaire and poverty.

In the Fall of 2013, 14 of the women who had been in the Summer group participated in the Heartisans’ pilot program. The participants met once a week at the Buckner facility where they learned business principles through producing arts and crafts items. The women would choose an item, calculate the cost of materials, make note of the time required to craft the item (labor cost), price the item, and then market the items. At the end of the pilot program, each woman received a percentage of the profits generated from the sale of the products they had made. This provided them with Christmas money to spend on their families.

Although the women enjoyed the program and were proud of the money they had earned, Julee realized this model would not provide the women a way out of Bellaire, much less poverty.

In the Spring of 2014, Julee began the paperwork for Heartisans to be designated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. She invited two friends to join her with the startup as founding board members, and she was thankful they did!

When she visited her daughter in Nashville that March, she took Julee to Thistle Farms, a nonprofit organization that rescues women off the streets and out of the sex-trafficking trade, providing them with shelter for two years while they got their GED, counseling, and work experience. This was a lightbulb moment for Julee.

She returned to Thistle Farms for training in April 2014 where she learned how to implement what was needed in the Longview community. The Longview community had several nonprofits that provided homeless women coming out of domestic violence and drug addiction with a safe living environment. Another nonprofit, Buckner Pathways, was being built that would provide single mothers a place to live while attending college. What our community lacked was a vehicle to the higher paying jobs, moving women toward self-sufficiency.

Julee knew she wanted Heartisans to accomplish five things:
Provide women in the Longview community with quality job training that would give them the best opportunity to apply and enter a career they were naturally drawn to by God-given interests and abilities, a job that would afford them the ability to provide for themselves and their families, and access to higher education to continue moving up in that career.
Provide hands-on work and essential skills training enabling program participants to be work-ready when exiting the program.
Provide an opportunity for a valuable network of people in our community to meet the specific social, physical, and spiritual needs that relationships afford (mentors/tutors).
Provide a place for the community to “Serve in Love” with their gifts and talents.
Incorporate the gifts and talents of the community volunteers as a vehicle to finance the program (manufacturing studios staffed by community volunteers with the products sold in a retail store environment).
In November of 2014, the retail store of Heartisans Marketplace opened and operated November and December. Funds generated from the sale of products from the studios and community donations provided funds to begin accepting women into the job training program in January 2015. That January, partnering with Longview Economic Development Corporation (LEDCO), Heartisans became the ACT WorkKeys Career Ready site in Gregg County providing program participants with certificates in ten key essential skills for the workplace plus a National Career Readiness Certificate upon completion of the program. 

Women are referred into the Heartisans’ job readiness program from other local 501(c)(3) nonprofits, churches, families, the court system, and the community at large. Heartisans offers a holistic approach to being job ready. While in our program, legal, medical, dental, and vision challenges are addressed, along with spiritual, emotional and physical needs through volunteers and community partners. The Heartisans program provides job skills to re-enter the workforce as well as life skills and mentoring so that women can provide for their families' needs and be contributing members of our community. 

Through the process, we discover each woman's God-given talents and interests and, as a result, there are women laying roads in our community, caring for the sick, providing services in company offices, and serving healthy meals to children in our school system, along with various other career fields. We continue to support many of our graduates as they hold down a job and provide for their families while attending higher education. All of these women fill vital roles in our community making life better for their families and our community.

We began with two women and helped six women achieve success in the first year. Now, almost nine years later, we are able to support up to ten women per session (8 to 10 weeks). To date, we have had 132 women complete the Heartisans’ job readiness program. Over 90% of these women have entered the workforce in our community with many continuing their education through Kilgore College or trade certifications, each moving towards independence.

FUTURE PLANS:

We have been in our new location two years, which has enabled us to expand our program area, retail store and manufacturing studios, along with acreage needed to build the Heartisans Village, a cottage community of independent homes. As we continue serving women in our local community, our greatest need is to provide safe, affordable housing in a supportive community and continued mentoring for one to two years as our graduates transition into their new life and put into practice what they have learned. Heartisans Village will have two three-bed/one-bath cottages, six two-bed/one-bath cottages, a one-bed/one-bath cottage for our resident assistant, a laundry cottage, playground, community garden, gathering areas and an alumni center. Groundbreaking is planned for late Summer 2023. For more information, contact Julee Rachels, 903-431-1188, ext. 101.

Heartisans Marketplace

Work

**Serving the Needs of Homeless Women and Mothers with Children**
We have seen an increase at our Women & Families Shelter due to the lack of affordable housing, inadequate employment training and a troubled national economy. We offer food clothing, shelter, and gospel services. Hiway 80 Rescue Mission provides solace and hope in the face of abuse, addiction or financial problems. Our Women & Families Shelter provides beds for at-risk women and children, along with physical, emotional and spiritual support in a safe, family oriented environment.

 Single women and mothers work hard to get their lives on the right track and provide stability for themselves and their family. Hiway 80 offers these women a safe place to stay while providing them with the tools to help them rebuild their lives.

**Family Cottages**
Our family cottages have been a wonderful factor in contributing to the long-term success of moms in shelter. These cottages provide a secure space for families, and create a since of home and belonging. Children are enrolled in school so they can keep up with their education.

**Intensive 9-month Christ-centered Program**
Our New Direction Program is a nine-month, intensive, Christ centered program aimed at helping women gain victory over the abuse, abandonment, and neglect of the past. We want to help women end the cycle of homelessness and address specific needs in their lives. The New Direction discipleship program focuses on case management, Bible studies, and work therapy to encourage women to grow in their identity in Christ.


###### Services/Resources offered at the Women & Family Services campus in Longview:

- Emergency Shelter
- The New Direction Discipleship Program
- Community Meals
- Clothes Closet
- Bible study
- Counseling
- GED preparation
- Tutoring
- Life-skills training
- Parenting skills classes
- Money management
- Case management

**Atendiendo las Necesidades de Mujeres Sin Hogar y Madres con Niños**
Hemos visto un aumento en nuestro Refugio para Mujeres y Familías debido a la falta de viviendas asequibles, capacitación laboral inadecuada y una economía nacional problemática. Ofrecemos alimentos, ropa, refugio y servicios evangelísticos. La Misión de Rescate Hiway 80 brinda consuelo y esperanza frente al abuso, la adicción o los problemas financieros. Nuestro Refugio para Mujeres y Familias ofrece camas para mujeres y niños en riesgo, junto con apoyo físico, emocional y espiritual en un entorno seguro y orientado a la familia.

Las mujeres solteras y madres trabajan arduamente para enderezar sus vidas y brindar estabilidad a sí mismas y a sus familias. Hiway 80 ofrece a estas mujeres un lugar seguro para quedarse mientras les proporciona las herramientas para ayudarlas a reconstruir sus vidas.

**Cabañas Familiares**
Nuestras cabañas familiares han sido un factor maravilloso para contribuir al éxito a largo plazo de las madres en el refugio. Estas cabañas proporcionan un espacio seguro para las familias y crean un sentido de hogar y pertenencia. Los niños están inscritos en la escuela para que puedan mantenerse al día con su educación.

**Programa Intensivo de 9 Meses Centrado en Cristo**
Nuestro Programa Nueva Dirección es un programa intensivo de nueve meses centrado en Cristo que tiene como objetivo ayudar a las mujeres a obtener la victoria sobre el abuso, el abandono y la negligencia del pasado. Queremos ayudar a las mujeres a romper el ciclo de la falta de vivienda y abordar necesidades específicas en sus vidas. El programa de discipulado Nueva Dirección se enfoca en la gestión de casos, estudios bíblicos y terapia laboral para alentar a las mujeres a crecer en su identidad en Cristo.

###### Servicios/Recursos ofrecidos en el campus de Servicios para Mujeres y Familias en Longview:

- Refugio de Emergencia
- Programa de Discipulado Nueva Dirección
- Comidas Comunitarias
- Ropero
- Estudio Bíblico
- Asesoramiento
- Preparación para el GED
- Tutoría
- Entrenamiento en habilidades para la vida
- Clases de habilidades parentales
- Manejo del dinero
- Gestión de casos

Campus de Servicios para Mujeres y Familias en Longview

Women & Family Services campus in Longview

**Loving Others as Christ Commanded**

In 1955 the Hiway 80 Rescue Mission was established to provide food and shelter, and to share the gospel with homeless men in Longview. For over 65 years God has helped us grow this ministry to include an emergency shelter for women and families in Longview as well as two campuses in Tyler.

We feature Christ-centered recovery programs, and community outreach services. Through the New Creation Discipleship program, we teach people about Christ’s love and commands, arming them with the tools they need to overcome addictions, abusive situations, and many other difficulties they face in life. After completing the 10-month program, services are provided to assist them with achieving self-sufficiency.

Through Case Management, we assist homeless men and women in identifying and overcoming the obstacles that are keeping them in homelessness. Our case management team works with the individuals to create a plan to address those obstacles, secure and budget an income and locate healthy and appropriate housing.

What started in one, small building now spans 4 campuses in Longview and Tyler.

Hiway 80 Rescue Mission

Housing & Shelter

_Joined Community Fuse April 27th, 2023_


**Date Founded:** 10/10/2019

Arts!Longview is a 501c3 located in the heart of East Texas. Formed to spark a love of the arts, history, and culture in order to celebrate and enhance the Longview area creative community. Their Cultural District covers more than 320 acres including downtown Longview and stretches south to LeTourneau University. The area is home to museums, restaurants, parks, live music, theater, and historic buildings.

500 E. Whaley St., Longview, TX 75601

**Phone number:** (903) 738-1865

**Resources offered at Arts!Longview**

- Entertainment services (Art/Museums/Theatre/Bands)

- Arts!Longview seeks to inspire our community through the arts. Arts!Longview is dedicated to enhancing our 343-acre state-designated Cultural District through the installation of public art, including murals, sculptures, artistic benches, entryway monuments, colorful banners, and more. 

- The quarterly downtown Longview ArtWalk is the signature event of the Arts!Longview Cultural District. ArtWalk is free to artists and creators to participate and free to attendees. 

- Arts!Longview also manages the historic Longview Community Center. The event venue includes a 259-seat auditorium with a stage, 3 dressing rooms, box office, and 3 meeting spaces. The Longview Community Center is available for rentals. For information about rentals, please click [here.](https://www.visitlongviewtexas.com/234/Longview-Community-Center)


**Most services and events, including the quarterly ArtWalks, are free; however, some events have an admission fee and there are rental fees for use of the Longview Community Center.**

**Areas we serve:** Longview, Gregg County, and greater East Texas creators

**Services offered in:** English

**Contact:** Christina Cavazos – Executive Director/email: director@artslongview.org

**Mission**
Arts!Longview's mission is to spark a love of the arts, history, and culture in order to celebrate and enhance our creative community. Arts!Longview’s wants to spark a vibrant and successful creative community that works to inspire and promote a love of the arts, our history, and culture in Longview. We pursue innovative opportunities that enhance our quality of life, and benefit a thriving cultural arts community. With our collaborative efforts. Arts!Longview celebrates the art and soul of Longview.

**Website:** For more detailed information about our organization please visit us at https://www.visitlongviewtexas.com/211/ArtsLongview

**Follow us on Social Media:** 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/artslongview

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artslongview/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArtsLongview

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@artslongview  

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**Keywords:** Artists / Artistic / Events for the community / Venue / Music / Gallery / Theatre / Museum / Symphony / Culture / Creativity / Art walk / venues 

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**Fecha de Fundación:** 10/10/2019

Arts!Longview es una organización sin fines de lucro (501c3) ubicada en el corazón del este de Texas. Fue creada para despertar el amor por las artes, la historia y la cultura con el fin de celebrar y mejorar la comunidad creativa del área de Longview. Su Distrito Cultural cubre más de 320 acres, incluido el centro de Longview y se extiende hacia el sur. El área alberga museos, parques, música en vivo, teatro y edificios históricos.

Dirección: 500 E. Whaley St., Longview, TX 75601

**Número de teléfono:** (903) 738-1865

**Recursos ofrecidos por Arts!Longview**

- Servicios de entretenimiento (Arte/Museos/Teatro/Bandas)
- Arts!Longview busca inspirar a nuestra comunidad a través de las artes. Arts!Longview se dedica a mejorar nuestro Distrito Cultural de 343 acres designado por el estado mediante la instalación de arte público, que incluye murales, esculturas, bancos artísticos, monumentos de entrada, banderas coloridas y más.
- El ArtWalk trimestral del centro de Longview es el evento emblemático del Distrito Cultural de Arts!Longview. ArtWalk es gratuito tanto para los artistas y creadores que participan como para los asistentes.
- Arts!Longview también administra el histórico Longview Community Center. El lugar del evento incluye un auditorio con 259 asientos y escenario, 3 camarines, taquilla y 3 espacios para reuniones. El Longview Community Center está disponible para alquiler. Contactenos para mayor informacion.


**La mayoría de los servicios y eventos, incluidos los ArtWalk trimestrales, son gratuitos; sin embargo, algunos eventos tienen una tarifa de admisión y hay tarifas para el uso del Longview Community Center.**

**Áreas que servimos:** Longview, Condado de Gregg y creadores del este de Texas.

**Servicios ofrecidos en:** Inglés

**Contacto:** Christina Cavazos – Directora Ejecutiva / correo electrónico: director@artslongview.org

**Próximos eventos:**

- ArtWalk de julio: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 6 de julio
- ArtWalk de octubre: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 5 de octubre
- ArtWalk de diciembre: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 5 de diciembre
- Arts!Longview Honors 2024: 6:30 p.m. 20 de enero


**Misión**
La misión de Arts!Longview es despertar el amor por las artes, la historia y la cultura para celebrar y mejorar nuestra comunidad creativa. La visión de Arts!Longview es fomentar una comunidad creativa vibrante y exitosa que trabaje para inspirar y promover el amor por las artes, nuestra historia y cultura en Longview. Buscamos oportunidades innovadoras que mejoren nuestra calidad de vida y beneficien a una próspera comunidad de artes culturales. Con nuestros esfuerzos y visión colaborativos, Arts!Longview celebra el arte y el alma de Longview.

**Sitio web:** Para obtener información detallada sobre nuestra organización, por favor visítanos en https://www.visitlongviewtexas.com/211/ArtsLongview

**Síguenos en Redes Sociales:**

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/artslongview

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artslongview/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArtsLongview

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@artslongview  

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**Palabras clave:** Artistas / Artistico / Eventos para la comunidad / Salon de eventos / Música / Galeria / Teatro / Museo / Sinfonía / Cultura / Creatividad / Paseo artístico


Servicios de entretenimiento (Arte/Museos/Teatro/Bandas)

Entertainment services (Art/Museums/Theatre/Bands)

**Explore the District**
The Arts!Longview Cultural District covers more than 320 acres including downtown Longview and stretches south to LeTourneau University. The area is home to museums, restaurants, parks, live music, theater, and historic buildings. Explore the district with our interactive web map or brochure.

**Mission and Vision**
Our mission is to spark a love of the arts, history, and culture in order to celebrate and enhance our creative community. From our hometown charm to our urban spirit, we are the art and soul of Longview.

Arts!Longview’s vision is to spark a vibrant and successful creative community that works to inspire and promote a love of the arts, our history, and culture in Longview. We pursue innovative opportunities that enhance our quality of life, and benefit a thriving cultural arts community. With our collaborative efforts and vision, ARTS!Longview celebrates the art and soul of Longview – now and for future generations.

**5-Year Plan**
Longview’s cultural district was designated by the Texas Commission on the Arts September 5, 2019.  Arts!Longview is the non-profit organization charged with implementing the goals of the cultural district.  See the district's 5-year plan.

**History of Arts!Longview Organization**
Arts!Longview is a 501(c)3 organization formed in 2019. The organization was created after an inspirational Longview Chamber of Commerce Inter-City visit to Waco in 2018, which included their cultural district. Following the trip, a local task force was created to pursue the possibility of a cultural district designation from the Texas Commission on the Arts. In 2019, the task force applied for and was granted acceptance as an official Texas Cultural District. The nonprofit was formed to oversee the ongoing effort to promote and develop the district.

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