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Adventist Community Services

**Our Beliefs**

Seventh-day Adventist beliefs are meant to permeate your whole life. Growing out of scriptures that paint a compelling portrait of God, you are invited to explore, experience and know the One who desires to make us whole.

We are a church family sharing hope and health in our East Texas communities!

Longview Seventh-day Adventist Church

- Anywhere in Texas

- Nationwide

TX - Anderson

TX - Angelina

TX - Bowie

TX - Camp

TX - Cass

TX - Cherokee

TX - Delta

TX - Franklin

TX - Gregg

TX - Hardin

TX - Harrison

TX - Henderson

TX - Hopkins

TX - Houston

TX - Jasper

TX - Jefferson

TX - Lamar

TX - Marion

TX - Montgomery

TX - Morris

TX - Nacogdoches

TX - Newton

TX - Orange

TX - Panola

TX - Polk

TX - Rains

TX - Red River

TX - Rusk

TX - Sabine

TX - San Augustine

TX - San Jacinto

TX - Shelby

TX - Smith

TX - Titus

TX - Trinity

TX - Tyler

TX - Upshur

TX - Van Zandt

TX - Wood

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At A&R Financial Solutions, we provide customized strategies to manage, grow, and protect your finances. Whether you’re a business or an individual, we help you achieve financial security and prosperity through a personalized approach that fits your goals.

We give You More Solutions For Your Money! Serving all 50 states- Carthage and Longview!  

We provide the following services and FREE consultations and estimates:
- Tax Preparation
- Bookkeeping services
- Recordkeeping services
- LLC formation
- Debt Management & Credit Repair

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En A&R Financial Solutions, proporcionamos estrategias personalizadas para gestionar, hacer crecer y proteger sus finanzas. Ya sea que sea un negocio o un individuo, le ayudamos a lograr seguridad y prosperidad financiera a través de un enfoque personalizado que se adapta a sus objetivos.

¡Le damos más soluciones por su dinero! ¡Atendiendo los 50 estados - Carthage y Longview!

Proporcionamos los siguientes servicios y consultas y estimados GRATIS:
- Preparación de impuestos
- Servicios de contabilidad
- Servicios de mantenimiento de registros
- Formación de LLC
- Gestión de deudas y reparación de crédito

Servicios de preparación de impuestos, contabilidad y mantenimiento de registros, formación de LLC - Consultas GRATIS

Tax preparation services , bookkeeping and recordkeeping services, LLC formation - FREE Consultations

Owner

A&R Financial Solution was founded with a simple
mission: to help individuals and businesses navigate
complex financial landscapes with confidence. Our team of seasoned professionals combines years of industry experience with a commitment to understanding your specific needs. We believe in building lasting relationships based on trust and transparency.

A&R Financial Solutions

Finances

MERCY MANOR is a non-profit that exists to promote healthy choices for future families.

As a ministry, our vision is to see individuals facing crisis pregnancy living out their full potential in Christ. We understand the challenges that come with unplanned pregnancies, and whether parenting your child or placing your child for modern adoption, we believe God has a plan and purpose for you and your child—born and unborn!

You don’t have to do this alone!

**Mercy Manor has 4 programs under its umbrella:**
- **Residential Home:** Foster certified for minors (13-17) in crisis pregnancy
- **Community Classes:** free earning- while- learning program for anyone experiencing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy
- **Born Again Thrift Store:** Resume` building and job skills training for those who have completed our program.
- **Risk Avoidance Program:** Empower students 5th – 12th grade by utilizing a 14 lesson curriculum teaching youth to abstain from risky behaviors through goal setting and character building lessons.
 
**To learn more about our classes or sign up, please visit: https://mercymanor.com/classes**

Our Residential Home serves the entire state of Texas. We are 1 of only 4 homes for this population in Texas.

Our Community Classes are held in Gregg County, but serve people from the immediate surrounding counties as well.

Our Risk Avoidance program serves Gregg, Marrion, Smith, Upshur, Rusk, Cass, Red River, Panola, Hopkins, Anderson, and Wood county.

MERCY MANOR es una organización sin fines de lucro que existe para promover elecciones saludables para las futuras familias.

Como ministerio, nuestra visión es ver a individuos que enfrentan un embarazo en crisis viviendo su máximo potencial en Cristo. Entendemos los desafíos que vienen con los embarazos no planeados, y ya sea criando a su hijo o colocando a su hijo para una adopción moderna, creemos que Dios tiene un plan y un propósito para usted y su hijo—nacido y no nacido.

¡No tienes que hacer esto solo!

**Mercy Manor tiene 4 programas bajo su ala:**
- **Hogar Residencial:** Certificado de crianza para menores (13-17) en embarazo en crisis
- **Clases Comunitarias:** programa gratuito de aprendizaje mientras se aprende para cualquier persona que esté experimentando un embarazo no planeado o en crisis
- **Tienda de Segunda Mano Nacidos de Nuevo:** Construcción de currículum y capacitación en habilidades laborales para aquellos que han completado nuestro programa.
- **Programa de Prevención de Riesgos:** Empoderar a estudiantes de 5to a 12mo grado utilizando un currículo de 14 lecciones que enseña a los jóvenes a abstenerse de comportamientos de riesgo a través de la fijación de metas y lecciones de desarrollo del carácter.
 
**Para obtener más información sobre nuestras clases o inscribirse, visite: https://mercymanor.com/classes**

Nuestro Hogar Residencial sirve a todo el estado de Texas. Somos 1 de solo 4 hogares para esta población en Texas.

Nuestras Clases Comunitarias se llevan a cabo en el Condado de Gregg, pero sirven a personas de los condados circundantes inmediatos también.

Nuestro programa de Prevención de Riesgos sirve a los condados de Gregg, Marrion, Smith, Upshur, Rusk, Cass, Red River, Panola, Hopkins, Anderson y Wood.

Hogar Residencial, Clases Comunitarias, Tienda de Segunda Mano, Programa de Prevención de Riesgos para Jóvenes, ¡y más!

Residential Home, Community Classes, Thrift Store, Risk Avoidence Program for Youth, and more!

#### HISTORY

**“You feel very isolated and alone, and that’s the driving force behind the idea of Mercy Manor…to speak life into these young ladies and let them know they’re not defined by their circumstances, and we have a sovereign God who can take the most hurtful of situations and turn it into something powerful.”
— Stephanie Fears, Founder**

Mercy Manor was founded in 2013 after Texas Legislation did away with maternity home licensing. All long-term housing was approved for those 18 years of age and older.

This left a large number of girls ages 13-17 requesting help with no place to go.

Having experienced a teen pregnancy at the age of 16, Stephanie Fears (Founder & Executive Director) understands the fear, confusion, chaos, guilt, and shame that comes with a teen pregnancy. Abortion was encouraged, but it was not an option they would consider. 

She praises God every day that her heart was burdened for that precious child to have life! 

It was Stephanie’s compassion for these young ladies that birthed our ministry.

For Stephanie and her family, they chose adoption, and after reuniting with her son 20 years later, she has been able to witness the benefits of the alternatives to abortion. She has seen the productive life her son is living, gained a personal relationship with his adoptive parents, and heard the blessing this young man has been in the lives of those desperately wanting to have and love a child of their own!

Throughout the last few years, by God’s grace, Mercy Manor has continued to grow. As a ministry, they have expanded their services, and they are now serving individuals of all ages who find themselves facing a crisis pregnancy.

Mercy Manor

Care

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Veterans Support Commission is a 501c3 nonprofit organization created to celebrate veterans and the sacrifices made by the veteran and their families.

Our celebration began as a going away party for a family member serving in Afghanistan & has continued to grow over the last 8 years.

**Our services are by case by case, we work with many east tx non profit organizations for our resources for Veterans. The following are a few benefits that we offer:**
- **SCHOLARSHIPS:** The Veterans Support Commission is a Proud Sponsor of this program for Veterans and their immediate family members. The Fund provides up to $500/Semester to eligible recipients. Click [here](https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4VNPQX5MM5S76) to donate and [here](https://veteranssupportcommission.com/scholarship-recipient-application/) to apply!
- **Celebration Events for veterans:** We offer many year round events. To check out them out please visit: https://veteranssupportcommission.com/events/

La Comisión de Apoyo a Veteranos es una organización sin fines de lucro 501c3 creada para celebrar a los veteranos y los sacrificios realizados por el veterano y sus familias.

Nuestra celebración comenzó como una fiesta de despedida para un miembro de la familia que servía en Afganistán y ha seguido creciendo durante los últimos 8 años.

**Nuestros servicios son caso por caso, trabajamos con muchas organizaciones sin fines de lucro del este de Texas para nuestros recursos para Veteranos. Los siguientes son algunos beneficios que ofrecemos:**
- **BECAS:** La Comisión de Apoyo a Veteranos es un orgulloso patrocinador de este programa para Veteranos y sus familiares inmediatos. El Fondo proporciona hasta $500/Semestre a los beneficiarios elegibles. ¡Haz clic [aquí](https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4VNPQX5MM5S76) para donar y [aquí](https://veteranssupportcommission.com/scholarship-recipient-application/) para aplicar!
- **Eventos de Celebración para veteranos:** Ofrecemos muchos eventos durante todo el año. Para verlos, por favor visita: https://veteranssupportcommission.com/events/

Recursos para Veteranos

Resources for Veterans

Veterans Support Commission is a 501c3 nonprofit organization created to celebrate veterans and the sacrifices made by the veteran and their families.

Our celebration began as a going away party for a family member serving in Afghanistan & has continued to grow over the last 8 years.

The VSC team is made up of former military members, dependents, and volunteers. We all have big hearts when it comes to honoring and helping our military members!


###### SUPPORT

Looking out for our aging and medically disadvantaged veterans is one of our greatest honors - to care for those who took care of us. Our programs help provide repairs and maintenance to the homes of our heroes who need our help.


###### SCHOLARSHIP

Our events provide support for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Scholarship Fund for children of local veterans.

Veterans Support Commission

The Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County is a local, independent nonprofit committed to providing life-changing support to persons living with dementia and their caregivers. With a small staff, a determined board and wonderful volunteers we provide the only access to support, assistance and education that is available for families in our area struggling to cope with this disease.

We offer programs and services to individuals with any type of dementia, their families and the professionals who care for them.

We are proud to be a local, autonomous group, governed by a local Board of Directors. One-hundred percent of all donations received by our agency STAYS in Smith County and is used to provide programs and services locally.

 

Our agency is a member of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

##### We provide the following resources:
- Memory screenings
- Case management
- Counseling
- Support groups
- Community education presentations
- Dementia simulation experiences for caregivers
- Monthly caregiver workshops
- At-home respite hours
- Locator bracelet for wandering

**For more information please contact us or visit our website: https://alzalliance.org/**

La Alianza de Alzheimer del Condado de Smith es una organización local e independiente sin fines de lucro comprometida a proporcionar apoyo que cambia vidas a las personas que viven con demencia y a sus cuidadores. Con un pequeño personal, una junta decidida y maravillosos voluntarios, proporcionamos el único acceso a apoyo, asistencia y educación que está disponible para las familias en nuestra área que luchan por sobrellevar esta enfermedad.

Ofrecemos programas y servicios a individuos con cualquier tipo de demencia, sus familias y los profesionales que los cuidan.

Estamos orgullosos de ser un grupo local y autónomo, gobernado por una Junta Directiva local. El cien por ciento de todas las donaciones recibidas por nuestra agencia PERMANECE en el Condado de Smith y se utiliza para proporcionar programas y servicios localmente.

Nuestra agencia es miembro de la Fundación de Alzheimer de América.

##### Proporcionamos los siguientes recursos:
- Evaluaciones de memoria
- Gestión de casos
- Asesoramiento
- Grupos de apoyo
- Presentaciones educativas comunitarias
- Experiencias de simulación de demencia para cuidadores
- Talleres mensuales para cuidadores
- Horas de respiro en casa
- Pulsera localizadora para personas que deambulan

**Para más información, por favor contáctenos o visite nuestro sitio web: https://alzalliance.org/**

Evaluaciones de memoria, asesoramiento, talleres para cuidadores, grupos de apoyo y más!

Memory Screenings, counseling, caregiver workshops, support groups, and more!

Marketing and Education Coordinator

In October 1982, eight caregivers attended the first Alzheimer’s Family Support Group in Tyler.  The purposes and goals of this founding group were to provide support and information to caregivers, to educate the public about the disease and its effects on persons living with the disease and their caregivers, and to support research.  In 1989, the local group affiliated with a national organization, the Alzheimer’s Association and became the Northeast Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association and assumed leadership in 23 counties of Northeast Texas. 

In the late 1990’s, the national organization began a realignment process aimed at reducing the number of local chapters.  During this same timeframe, the local board began to experience a number of their own concerns, including decreased representation and dissemination of organization funds to a broader geographic area.  In 2002, the Northeast Texas Chapter began the process of disaffiliation from the national organization and by October of that year, the group had its 501(c) 3 designation and began operating as the Alzheimer’s Alliance of Northeast Texas, Inc.

At that time the Alliance, operating out of a Tyler office, served 16 counties in this geographic region of East Texas.  During the last half of 2008, the board carefully evaluated all programs and services being offered, the impact being made, and the overall support, both financial and volunteer, from each county.  Following this thorough review, the board made the difficult but necessary decision to reduce the service area from 16 counties to one, being Smith County.  Effective January 1, 2009 the corporation began legally doing business as the Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County.

After 39 years of service, the Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County has grown into a unique organization like no other. As a retirement community and as the aging population in Smith County continues to increase, the rate of Alzheimer’s and other dementia are also anticipated to increase significantly in the next few years and the Alliance wants to continue to grow and expand to meet the needs of our growing community.

 The Alzheimer’s Alliance of Smith County is a local, independent nonprofit committed to providing life-changing support to persons living with dementia and their caregivers. With a small staff, a determined board and wonderful volunteers we provide the only access to support, assistance and education that is available for families in our area struggling to cope with this disease.

Alzheimer's Alliance of Smith County

Health

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**Care and Share is a non profit organization. Our sole purpose is to help and provide low-income individuals with food, clothing, and other essential needs.**

**Here are the list of services we offer:**

- Back Pack Program for Head Start: 788 bags per month (which includes at-risk families in and out of school. We supply the High School, Middle School, and Elementary School Pantry with food. 
- Healthy Pantry: Healthy grain and low sodium diet items are provided (Approximately 175 pantry bags per month).
- Senior Box Program: This program provides over 400 Seniors with a food box every month. We deliver to approximately 125 clients who are unable to pick up food.
- Collaboration with APS (Adult Protective Services) and CPS (Child Protective Services) to ensure Seniors and Children live in a safe carefree environment.
- Smoke Alarms: Smoke alarms are provided to anyone who wants or needs them thanks to our partnership with the Red Cross.
- Collaboration with Tri-County, Next Step, Neighborhood Strong, Get-Cap, and the USDA Rural Housing to help families make sure their homes are safe and energy efficient.
- Additional Social Work services (When funding is available): 
     - Assist Clients with Applications for Food Stamps (SNAP), QMB, Social Security, Chip Medicaid, and Adult Medicaid
  - Obtain cell phone Service through Safe-Link
  - Assist with Utility Payments
  - Assist with Medical, Dental, Co-pays, Prescriptions, Vaccines
  - Assist College Students with various needs
   - Obtain Free Eye exams and glasses
    - Gas for transportation
    - Support the Red Cross in assisting victims.


##### Hours of Operation:
- **San Augustine location** - Address: 104 N. Montgomery, TX. 9am - 3pm 
Monday through Wednesday. Produce Drop, Pantry Distribution, Senior Box Distribution, Second Wednesday of the Month.
- **Broaddus** - Address: 800 FM 2558, Broaddus, TX
Produce Drop, Food Pantry, Senior Box Distribution the second Tuesday of the month from 7am - 12pm. Third Tuesday of each month: Pantry and Senior Box Distribution 9am - 4pm
- **Chireno Produce Drop** - Address: 715 Main, Chireno, TX: 
Pantry, and Senior Box Distribution - Fourth Tuesday of the Month 8am - 1pm.

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**Care and Share es una organización sin fines de lucro. Nuestro único propósito es ayudar y proporcionar a las personas de bajos ingresos alimentos, ropa y otras necesidades esenciales.**

**Aquí está la lista de servicios que ofrecemos:**

- Programa de Mochilas para Head Start: 788 bolsas por mes (que incluye familias en riesgo dentro y fuera de la escuela. Suministramos alimentos a la despensa de la escuela secundaria, la escuela intermedia y la escuela primaria.
- Despensa Saludable: Se proporcionan artículos de dieta de granos saludables y bajo en sodio (Aproximadamente 175 bolsas de despensa por mes).
- Programa de Cajas para Personas Mayores: Este programa proporciona más de 400 cajas de alimentos a personas mayores cada mes. Entregamos a aproximadamente 125 clientes que no pueden recoger alimentos.
- Colaboración con APS (Servicios de Protección para Adultos) y CPS (Servicios de Protección Infantil) para garantizar que los ancianos y los niños vivan en un entorno seguro y sin preocupaciones.
- Alarmas de Humo: Se proporcionan alarmas de humo a cualquier persona que las quiera o necesite gracias a nuestra asociación con la Cruz Roja.
- Colaboración con Tri-County, Next Step, Neighborhood Strong, Get-Cap y el USDA Rural Housing para ayudar a las familias a asegurarse de que sus hogares sean seguros y energéticamente eficientes.
- Servicios adicionales de Trabajo Social (Cuando hay fondos disponibles): 
     - Asistir a los clientes con solicitudes para cupones de alimentos (SNAP), QMB, Seguro Social, Chip Medicaid y Medicaid para adultos
  - Obtener servicio de teléfono celular a través de Safe-Link
  - Asistir con pagos de servicios públicos
  - Asistir con gastos médicos, dentales, copagos, recetas, vacunas
  - Asistir a estudiantes universitarios con diversas necesidades
   - Obtener exámenes de la vista y gafas gratuitas
    - Gas para transporte
    - Apoyar a la Cruz Roja en la asistencia a víctimas.

##### Horario de Atención:
- **Ubicación de San Augustine** - Dirección: 104 N. Montgomery, TX. 9am - 3pm 
De lunes a miércoles. Entrega de productos, distribución de despensa, distribución de cajas para personas mayores, segundo miércoles del mes.
- **Broaddus** - Dirección: 800 FM 2558, Broaddus, TX
Entrega de productos, despensa de alimentos, distribución de cajas para personas mayores el segundo martes del mes de 7am - 12pm. Tercer martes de cada mes: distribución de despensa y cajas para personas mayores de 9am - 4pm
- **Chireno Produce Drop** - Dirección: 715 Main, Chireno, TX: 
Despensa y distribución de cajas para personas mayores - Cuarto martes del mes de 8am - 1pm.

Despensa de Alimentos

Food Pantry

Director

San Augustine Care and Share was established in 1986 by a coalition of 13 churches united in their mission to provide a food pantry for the community. For years, the pantry operated with support from these churches and the TTL Foundation, serving around 100 clients monthly.

By 2011, the organization faced closure as its dedicated volunteers could no longer continue. That’s when Tressie Simon and her husband, who had newly arrived in San Augustine and were passionate about making a difference, were asked to step in. They accepted the challenge, and the pantry’s story entered a new chapter, continuing its legacy of service.

Care and Share San Augustine Food Pantry

Food

The Alzheimer's Association Dallas and Northeast Texas Chapter provides care and support to the Anderson, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Delta, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Franklin, Grayson, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hopkins, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar, Marion, Morris, Navarro, Panola, Rains, Red River, Rockwall, Rusk, Smith, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt and Wood county communities. Our support groups are peer and/or professionally led and are offered regularly. Our education programs for the general public, both online and in person, feature information on topics such as diagnosis, warning signs, communication, living with Alzheimer's disease and caregiving techniques.

Our nationwide awareness initiatives help us raise concern about Alzheimer's and dementia, and move people to join the fight against the disease. Here is a list of our services:
- Virtual caregiver support
- Virtual education opportunities
- Support groups in several areas within East Texas
- 24/7 Helpline to connect with clinical support and additional resources (800.272.3900)
- Navigate additional resources online by visiting: https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/
- Caregiver navigation system
- Community Education: Presentations out in the community to raise awareness of the disease


##### To learn more about our services please visit: https://www.alz.org/dallasnetexas/education-programs


**Our free 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) provides reliable information, additional resources and support to all those who need assistance.**

The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Through our many initiatives and worldwide reach, the Alzheimer’s Association leads the charge in Alzheimer’s care, support, research and advocacy.

La Asociación de Alzheimer de Dallas y el Capítulo del Noreste de Texas proporciona atención y apoyo a las comunidades de los condados de Anderson, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Delta, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Franklin, Grayson, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hopkins, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar, Marion, Morris, Navarro, Panola, Rains, Red River, Rockwall, Rusk, Smith, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt y Wood. Nuestros grupos de apoyo son dirigidos por pares y/o profesionales y se ofrecen regularmente. Nuestros programas educativos para el público en general, tanto en línea como en persona, presentan información sobre temas como diagnóstico, signos de advertencia, comunicación, vivir con la enfermedad de Alzheimer y técnicas de cuidado.

Nuestras iniciativas de concienciación a nivel nacional nos ayudan a generar preocupación sobre el Alzheimer y la demencia, y a motivar a las personas a unirse a la lucha contra la enfermedad. Aquí hay una lista de nuestros servicios:
- Apoyo virtual para cuidadores
- Oportunidades educativas virtuales
- Grupos de apoyo en varias áreas del Este de Texas
- Línea de ayuda 24/7 para conectarse con apoyo clínico y recursos adicionales (800.272.3900)
- Navegar recursos adicionales en línea visitando: https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/
- Sistema de navegación para cuidadores
- Educación comunitaria: Presentaciones en la comunidad para crear conciencia sobre la enfermedad

##### Para obtener más información sobre nuestros servicios, visite: https://www.alz.org/dallasnetexas/education-programs

**Nuestra línea de ayuda gratuita 24/7 (800.272.3900) proporciona información confiable, recursos adicionales y apoyo a todos aquellos que necesiten asistencia.**

La Asociación de Alzheimer lidera el camino para acabar con el Alzheimer y todas las demás demencias, acelerando la investigación global, impulsando la reducción de riesgos y la detección temprana, y maximizando la calidad de atención y apoyo. A través de nuestras numerosas iniciativas y alcance mundial, la Asociación de Alzheimer lidera la carga en el cuidado, apoyo, investigación y defensa del Alzheimer.

¡Educación comunitaria, grupos de apoyo y más!

Community education, support groups, and more!

Program Coordinator East Texas

The Alzheimer's Association was founded in 1980 by Jerome H. Stone and a group of family caregivers and individuals interested in research. The organization was established to advance research into the causes, treatments, and prevention of Alzheimer's disease, as well as to provide care and support for those affected by the condition.

**Key milestones in the organization's history include:**

1. 1980: Founded as the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association (ADRDA)
2. 1985: Helped secure the first federal funding for Alzheimer's research
3. 1990: Launched the first nationwide toll-free helpline for Alzheimer's support
4. 2004: Introduced the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC)
5. 2010: Released the first Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report

Today, the Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support, and research, with a nationwide network of chapters providing services to those affected by the disease.

*Source: This information is derived from the Alzheimer's Association's official website, which is considered the most reliable source for the organization's history: https://www.alz.org/about/our-history*

Alzheimer's Association - Dallas & Northeast Texas Chapter

##### COUNTING STARS RANCH: Veteran and 1st Responder Non-profit

Building bonds and helping heroes.

We are an all volunteer 501c3 non-profit organization established in 2021. We operate a faith based program to meet the needs in our local community. We are completely funded by your generous donations.

We provide military Veterans and First Responders with service related disabilities and their service dogs support and a peaceful environment to rest, relax and renew. We connect Veterans/First Responders with local services, build community and assist them in building a stronger and more effective bond with their service dog.

**Our services include:**
- Monthly peer support
- Service dog training program
- Monthly retreat- 3 day R&R weekends with therapeutic outdoor recreational activities for disabled veterans and 1st responders and their families
- Free entrance to our events for Veterans
- Cabins for rent: 25% discount for military and veterans...private fishing lake......located near Barnwell Mountain ORV Park and Lake of the Pines.

**To view our gallery, please visit: https://countingstarsranch.com/bed-n-breakfast**

**To check out our fundraisers and become a sponsor, please visit: https://countingstarsranch.com/fundraiser**

##### RANCHO COUNTING STARS: Organización sin fines de lucro para Veteranos y Primeros Respondedores

Construyendo lazos y ayudando a los héroes.

Somos una organización sin fines de lucro 501c3 totalmente voluntaria establecida en 2021. Operamos un programa basado en la fe para satisfacer las necesidades de nuestra comunidad local. Estamos completamente financiados por sus generosas donaciones.

Proporcionamos a los Veteranos militares y Primeros Respondedores con discapacidades relacionadas con el servicio y sus perros de servicio apoyo y un ambiente pacífico para descansar, relajarse y renovarse. Conectamos a Veteranos/Primeros Respondedores con servicios locales, construimos comunidad y los ayudamos a establecer un vínculo más fuerte y efectivo con su perro de servicio.

**Nuestros servicios incluyen:**
- Apoyo mensual entre pares
- Programa de entrenamiento para perros de servicio
- Retiro mensual: fines de semana de R&R de 3 días con actividades recreativas terapéuticas al aire libre para veteranos discapacitados y primeros respondedores y sus familias
- Entrada gratuita a nuestros eventos para Veteranos
- Cabañas en alquiler: 25% de descuento para militares y veteranos... lago privado para pescar...... ubicado cerca del Parque ORV Barnwell Mountain y el Lago de los Pinos.

**Para ver nuestra galería, por favor visita: https://countingstarsranch.com/bed-n-breakfast**

**Para consultar nuestras recaudaciones de fondos y convertirte en patrocinador, por favor visita: https://countingstarsranch.com/fundraiser**

Retreats para Veteranos y Primeros Respondedores, Escápate, Programa de entrenamiento para perros de servicio, Apoyo mensual entre pares, Cabañas y más!

Retreats for Veterans and First Responders, Get away, Service dog training program, Monthly Peer support, Cabins, and more!

President and cofounder

David and Dr. Vicki Smithers  founded Counting Stars Ranch in Ore City, TX in 2021. David passed away 6/26/24 at the age of 55. Vicki and a group of veterans are running the 501c3 and continuing retreats for veterans and 1st responders in David's honor.

The 152 acre ranch is nestled in the piney woods near Lake of the Pines  and Barnwell Mountain Outdoor Recreational Vehicle Park. We have 2 fishing ponds and acres of walking trails.



Mission statements – We provide military Veterans and First Responders with service related disabilities and their service dogs support and a peaceful environment to rest, relax and renew. We connect Veterans/First Responders with local services, build community and assist them in building a stronger and more effective bond with their service dog.



Company policies – We are an all volunteer 501c3 non-profit organization established in 2021. We operate a faith based program to meet the needs in our local community. We are completely funded by your generous donations.

Counting Stars Ranch

**Our Fleet**

Provides safe transportation for students that are ineligible to ride school buses due to the two-mile law in the state of Texas. Students in the state of Texas that live within a two-mile radius of their assigned school are not eligible for bus transportation. Our organization desires to provide a safe ride for these students to arrive at school safely for their days of education.

We have 15 passenger vans running in the mornings and afternoons when school starts and ends.

##### Please read the details below for our services:

**Non-Refundable Application fee $15 per student**
- **Complete Day Service:** $180.00 a month, $195.00 for one sibling, $205.00 for two siblings, $215.00 for three siblings 
- **1/2 Day Service:** $140.00 a month, $155.00 for one sibling, $170.00 for two siblings, $185.00 for three siblings ***(All siblings must be picked up at the same time in the AM)***
- **Suspended from School:** $20 a day paid in advance 
- **Sick and need a ride home Before, During, or After School:** $20 
- **Need help getting to and from Dr. Appointments:** $20 

**We do not offer daily pricing for snowy or rainy days off or sickness**

**Our Drivers**

Our drivers are highly trained and experienced professionals who are committed to providing excellent customer service. They are knowledgeable about the local area and always go the extra mile to ensure a smooth and enjoyable ride for our passengers.

**Nuestra Flota**

Proporciona transporte seguro para estudiantes que no son elegibles para viajar en autobuses escolares debido a la ley de dos millas en el estado de Texas. Los estudiantes en el estado de Texas que viven dentro de un radio de dos millas de su escuela asignada no son elegibles para el transporte en autobús. Nuestra organización desea proporcionar un viaje seguro para que estos estudiantes lleguen a la escuela de manera segura para sus días de educación.

Tenemos furgonetas de 15 pasajeros funcionando por las mañanas y por las tardes cuando comienza y termina la escuela.

##### Por favor, lea los detalles a continuación sobre nuestros servicios:

**Tarifa de solicitud no reembolsable $15 por estudiante**
- **Servicio de día completo:** $180.00 al mes, $195.00 por un hermano, $205.00 por dos hermanos, $215.00 por tres hermanos
- **Servicio de medio día:** $140.00 al mes, $155.00 por un hermano, $170.00 por dos hermanos, $185.00 por tres hermanos ***(Todos los hermanos deben ser recogidos al mismo tiempo en la mañana)***
- **Suspendido de la escuela:** $20 al día pagados por adelantado
- **Enfermo y necesita un viaje a casa Antes, Durante o Después de la escuela:** $20
- **Necesita ayuda para ir y volver de citas médicas:** $20

**No ofrecemos precios diarios para días de nieve o lluvia o enfermedad**

**Nuestros Conductores**

Nuestros conductores son profesionales altamente capacitados y experimentados que están comprometidos a proporcionar un excelente servicio al cliente. Conocen bien la zona local y siempre hacen un esfuerzo adicional para garantizar un viaje fluido y agradable para nuestros pasajeros.

Recursos de transporte para estudiantes de K-12

Transportation resources for K-12 students

Executive Director

**Earlene Moon**

Earlene Moon has over 34 years of experience in transportation and is a performance-focused professional. 

She brings a wealth of experience in logistics and transportation and has been commended for developing and executing student transportation programs.

Earlene is always finding ways to improve transportation and office dynamics. She is highly efficient in communication, problem-solving, multitasking, and precision skills. 

She firmly believes communication and employee appreciation are key to a successful transportation department.

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**Our Beliefs**

Seventh-day Adventist beliefs are meant to permeate your whole life. Growing out of scriptures that paint a compelling portrait of God, you are invited to explore, experience and know the One who desires to make us whole.

We are a church family sharing hope and health in our East Texas communities!


###### At the Longview Seventh-day Adventist Church we offer:

- Bible Studies
- Food Pantry by appointment ONLY

Bible studies, Food Pantry by appointment

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