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A public school with a private school atmosphere, Early Graduation High provides a safe learning environment for all students with the expectation that all students can and will succeed as they become college and career ready when they move onto the next academic level. Our goals are to provide a safe environment for students who would like to complete their requirements for graduation early, an opportunity to earn dual-credit, and provide experiences that will enhance our student's learning.

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Longview Early Graduation High School

TX - Anderson

TX - Angelina

TX - Bowie

TX - Camp

TX - Cass

TX - Cherokee

TX - Delta

TX - Franklin

TX - Gregg

TX - Hardin

TX - Harrison

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TX - Jefferson

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TX - San Jacinto

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TX - Van Zandt

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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

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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:
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- Formación de LLC
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A&R Financial Solution was founded with a simple
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The East Texas Crisis Center has become a safe haven for those impacted by family violence, dating violence, sexual assault and violent crime.

In addition to Tyler and Smith County ETCC also has outreach offices in Henderson, Van Zandt, Wood & Rains Counties reaching underserved populations in some very rural areas.

Programs emphasize personal safety and care, empowerment to make beneficial choices, respect of self and others, encouragement to work toward change and to build strong and supportive relationships.

**We provide the following resources to children while they are living in the emergency shelter:**
* After-school programs and activities with an emphasis on math and reading.
* Full day summer camp for school age children.
* Early Childhood Education for 3-5 year old children.
* Music, Reading, Art and Science labs.
* Nursery Care for infants.

and for both residential and non-residential clients we provide:
* Individual and Family Therapy by Licensed Professional Counselors.
* Risk assessment and safety planning.
* Legal advocacy.
* Support groups.
* Economic education and life skills classes.

**Shopping at our resale Boutique, Falmingos, support survivors! To learn more, please visit: https://etcc.org/flamingos-upscale-resale/**

**To learn more, please visit: https://etcc.org/programs/**

**If you wish to learn more about our outreach centers for Henderson, Wood, Van Zandt, and Rains county, please visit: https://etcc.org/outreach-centers/**


### 24-Hour Crisis Hotline for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence, Family Violence, and Sexual Assault: 800-333-0358

El Centro de Crisis del Este de Texas se ha convertido en un refugio seguro para aquellos afectados por la violencia familiar, la violencia en el noviazgo, la agresión sexual y el crimen violento.

Además de Tyler y el Condado de Smith, el ETCC también tiene oficinas de alcance en los Condados de Henderson, Van Zandt, Wood y Rains, llegando a poblaciones desatendidas en algunas áreas muy rurales.

Los programas enfatizan la seguridad personal y el cuidado, el empoderamiento para tomar decisiones beneficiosas, el respeto por uno mismo y por los demás, el aliento para trabajar hacia el cambio y construir relaciones fuertes y de apoyo.

**Proporcionamos los siguientes recursos a los niños mientras viven en el refugio de emergencia:**
* Programas y actividades extracurriculares con énfasis en matemáticas y lectura.
* Campamento de verano de día completo para niños en edad escolar.
* Educación infantil para niños de 3 a 5 años.
* Laboratorios de música, lectura, arte y ciencia.
* Cuidado de guardería para bebés.

y para clientes tanto residenciales como no residenciales proporcionamos:
* Terapia individual y familiar por consejeros profesionales licenciados.
* Evaluación de riesgos y planificación de seguridad.
* Abogacía legal.
* Grupos de apoyo.
* Educación económica y clases de habilidades para la vida.

**¡Comprar en nuestra Boutique de reventa, Falmingos, apoya a los sobrevivientes! Para aprender más, por favor visita: https://etcc.org/flamingos-upscale-resale/**

**Para aprender más, por favor visita: https://etcc.org/programs/**

**Si deseas aprender más sobre nuestros centros de alcance para los condados de Henderson, Wood, Van Zandt y Rains, por favor visita: https://etcc.org/outreach-centers/**

### Línea de crisis 24 horas para sobrevivientes de violencia de pareja íntima, violencia familiar y agresión sexual: 800-333-0358

¡Refugio de emergencia, asesoramiento, asesoramiento grupal, grupos de apoyo, asistencia legal y más!

Emegency Shelter, Counseling, Group counseling, Support groups, legal assistance, and more!

### Our Story

From small beginnings as an all-volunteer agency, incorporated in 1978, the East Texas Crisis Center has become a safe haven for those impacted by family violence, dating violence, sexual assault and violent crime.

In addition to Tyler and Smith County ETCC also has outreach offices in Henderson, Van Zandt, Wood & Rains Counties reaching underserved populations in some very rural areas.

Programs emphasize personal safety and care, empowerment to make beneficial choices, respect of self and others, encouragement to work toward change and to build strong and supportive relationships.

With help from wonderful supporters throughout the East Texas community we are able to provide to children while they are living in the emergency shelter:
* After-school programs and activities with an emphasis on math and reading.
* Full day summer camp for school age children.
* Early Childhood Education for 3-5 year old children.
* Music, Reading, Art and Science labs.
* Nursery Care for infants.

And for both residential and non-residential clients
* Individual and Family Therapy by Licensed Professional Counselors.
* Risk assessment and safety planning.
* Legal advocacy.
* Support groups.
* Economic education and life skills classes.

East Texas Crisis Center

Care

**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.

Get On Board Inc.

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The Andrews Center is a community mental health and mental retardation center established by law as a local governmental entity in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 7, Section 534, Subchapter A.

The Center operates a variety of programs and services for persons with mental illnesses and intellectual disabilities. Andrews Center serves individuals and their families from 25 different service locations including, outpatient clinics, day training and rehabilitation facilities, manufacturing plants and group homes.

The Andrews Center Behavioral Healthcare System is a recognized leader in this industry locally and at the state and national level. It is recognized for quality care and management. Several of its programs are considered models across the state.

**At Andrews Center we offer:**
- Autism Services
- Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
- Forensic Services
- Veterans Services
- Mental Health Services: An initial mental health screening and intake with a licensed mental health professional to determine eligibility, should they qualify, the person will be assigned to a case manager and scheduled to see a psychiatrist if medication is recommended. For adults, we treat major depressive, bipolar, and schizoaffective disorder, we do not prescribe controlled substances for any mental illness. For kiddos, we treat all diagnosis and will prescribe controlled substance if recommended for diagnosis such as ADD or ADHD. We aim to cater to those who are uninsured or underinsured, but we also accept private insurance. We off substance use services, peer support groups, housing support (must meet criteria), integrated health, Medicaid or disability applications, and counseling to those who meet criteria.


##### To learn more about our services and programs, please visit: https://www.andrewscenter.com/services-and-programs/


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##### Locations:




- **ATHENS CLINIC:** 6901 STATE HIGHWAY 19 S ATHENS TX 75751 - 903.675.8541 or 800.256.5851
- **CANTON CLINIC:** 575 W. Highway 243 Canton, TX 75103 - 903.567.4197 or 800.256.5861
- **EMORY CLINIC:** 1174 East Lennon Emory, TX 75440 - 903.473.2671
- **MINEOLA CLINIC:** 703 West Patten St Mineola, TX 75773 - 903.569.5409 or 800.256.5254
- **TYLER CLINIC:** 2323 West Front Street Tyler, TX 75702 - 903.597.1351 or 800.374.6058

***We offer the same services at all our locations except our integrated health services. Clients must drive to Tyler to see our primary care physician, we assist with transportation as much as we are able.***

**Payment Methods:** *We do base a person’s pay expectations on their income. Our income eligibility is close to that of Medicaid’s, if you don’t meet a certain threshold of income, services are free of charge. We bill all major insurance companies and accept all forms of Medicaid for adults and children. No social security card is required.* 

### CRISIS LINE (available 24 hours a day): 877.934.2131 or 903.472.7231

El Centro Andrews es un centro comunitario de salud mental y discapacidad intelectual establecido por ley como una entidad gubernamental local de acuerdo con las disposiciones del Código de Salud y Seguridad de Texas, Título 7, Sección 534, Subcapítulo A.

El Centro opera una variedad de programas y servicios para personas con enfermedades mentales y discapacidades intelectuales. El Centro Andrews atiende a individuos y sus familias desde 25 diferentes ubicaciones de servicio, incluyendo clínicas ambulatorias, instalaciones de capacitación y rehabilitación diurna, plantas de manufactura y hogares grupales.

El Sistema de Atención de Salud Conductual del Centro Andrews es un líder reconocido en esta industria a nivel local, estatal y nacional. Es reconocido por la calidad de atención y gestión. Varios de sus programas son considerados modelos en todo el estado.

**En el Centro Andrews ofrecemos:**
- Servicios de Autismo
- Discapacidades Intelectuales y del Desarrollo
- Servicios Forenses
- Servicios para Veteranos
- Servicios de Salud Mental: Un examen inicial de salud mental y admisión con un profesional de salud mental licenciado para determinar la elegibilidad; si califican, se asignará a la persona a un administrador de casos y se programará una cita con un psiquiatra si se recomienda medicación. Para adultos, tratamos trastornos depresivos mayores, trastorno bipolar y trastorno esquizoafectivo; no recetamos sustancias controladas para ninguna enfermedad mental. Para niños, tratamos todos los diagnósticos y recetaremos sustancias controladas si se recomienda para diagnósticos como TDA o TDAH. Nuestro objetivo es atender a aquellos que no tienen seguro o están insuficientemente asegurados, pero también aceptamos seguros privados. Ofrecemos servicios de uso de sustancias, grupos de apoyo entre pares, apoyo para vivienda (deben cumplir con los criterios), salud integrada, aplicaciones de Medicaid o discapacidad, y consejería para aquellos que cumplen con los criterios.

##### Para obtener más información sobre nuestros servicios y programas, visite: https://www.andrewscenter.com/services-and-programs/

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##### Ubicaciones:



- **CLÍNICA DE ATHENS:** 6901 STATE HIGHWAY 19 S ATHENS TX 75751 - 903.675.8541 o 800.256.5851
- **CLÍNICA DE CANTON:** 575 W. Highway 243 Canton, TX 75103 - 903.567.4197 o 800.256.5861
- **CLÍNICA DE EMORY:** 1174 East Lennon Emory, TX 75440 - 903.473.2671
- **CLÍNICA DE MINEOLA:** 703 West Patten St Mineola, TX 75773 - 903.569.5409 o 800.256.5254
- **CLÍNICA DE TYLER:** 2323 West Front Street Tyler, TX 75702 - 903.597.1351 o 800.374.6058

***Ofrecemos los mismos servicios en todas nuestras ubicaciones, excepto nuestros servicios de salud integrada. Los clientes deben conducir a Tyler para ver a nuestro médico de atención primaria; ayudamos con el transporte tanto como podemos.***

**Métodos de Pago:** *Basamos las expectativas de pago de una persona en sus ingresos. Nuestra elegibilidad de ingresos es similar a la de Medicaid; si no cumple con un cierto umbral de ingresos, los servicios son gratuitos. Facturamos a todas las compañías de seguros importantes y aceptamos todas las formas de Medicaid para adultos y niños. No se requiere tarjeta de seguro social.* 

### LÍNEA DE CRISIS (disponible 24 horas al día): 877.934.2131 o 903.472.7231

¡Servicios de salud mental y conductual y más!

Behavioral & Mental Health services and more!

### What is the Andrews Center?

The Andrews Center is a community mental health and mental retardation center established by law as a local governmental entity in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Title 7, Section 534, Subchapter A. The Center is named for Earl C. Andrews, one of the leading citizens of Tyler, Texas, who helped found the Center in 1966. June 4, 1968 the contract was signed with Smith County Commissioners Court which legally put the Center in place. Earl Andrews served 25 years, 20 as Chairman of the Board. The Center is governed by a nine-member board of community leaders appointed by the commissioners’ courts of the five counties it serves.

The Center operates a variety of programs and services for persons with mental illnesses and intellectual disabilities. Andrews Center serves individuals and their families from 25 different service locations including, outpatient clinics, day training and rehabilitation facilities, manufacturing plants and group homes. Andrews Center has more than 400 employees including Psychiatrists (M.D.), Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Licensed Professional Counselors, (LPC), Social Workers (LCSW), Psychiatric Nurses (B.S.N., R.N.), Behavioral Therapists and other professional and paraprofessional specialists. Revenues the Center generates annually are derived from more than 30 different sources including contracts with state agencies, federal grants, contracts with managed care and insurance companies, local industry, patient fees and insurance.

The Andrews Center Behavioral Healthcare System is a recognized leader in this industry locally and at the state and national level. It is recognized for quality care and management. Several of its programs are considered models across the state.

### Andrews Center History

Andrews Center (formerly Mental Health Mental Retardation Regional Center of East Texas) was originally established on June 4, 1968, as the Smith-Wood County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center under the sponsorship of the Commissioners Courts of Smith and Wood Counties. A local planner, Gary K. Smith, was employed by the Board of Trustees to plan the Center and became its first Executive Director.

In November 1969, the Smith-Wood County Center for Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services began formal operations. The offices were moved from the basement of the Smith County Courthouse to the Bryant Petroleum Building.

In 1974, the County Commissioners Courts of Henderson, Rains, Smith, Van Zandt, and Wood counties contracted to sponsor the Mental Health Mental Retardation Regional Center of East Texas.

A nine-member Board of Trustees was established as the governing body of the Center. Members were appointed by the County Commissioners Courts on the basis of population as follows: three trustees from Smith County; one trustee each from Henderson, Van Zandt, Wood and Rains Counties; two trustees appointed at large. The Board of Trustees established policy and employed the Executive Director to carry out the purpose and policy for which the Center was created.

Following these years of rapid expansion and growth, in March 1978, the Board of Trustees employed Mr. Richard J. DeSanto as Executive Director (now Chief Executive Officer). Mr. DeSanto was employed to assist in the improvement of the quality of care and the completion of a capital improvement plan to establish adequate facilities for operation in each sponsoring county.

The following is a list of the original Board of Trustees, June 1968:
- Jack Jackson, Chair
- M. H. Moore, M.D.
- F. O. Penn
- Earl C. Andrews
- George Pirtle
- Mildred Speights
- Phil Gossett
- Henry Bell, Jr.
- Harold Stringer

**Other citizens who have served on the Board are:**

Charles L. Childers, W. T. Black, Jr., E.F. Joseph, Mrs. Ann Hall, Mrs. Martha Hunter, Lawrence LaCroix, Reverend Roger Givens, Mr. L. F. Sanders, Mrs. Billie Furrh, Mrs. Mary Lou Moon, Ms. Mary Davis, A. C. McMillan, Mrs. E. B. Long, Mrs. Rebecca Laughlin, Mr. Bobby Sanders, Mrs. Linda Hill, Dan Peacock, Mary Lynn Smith, Tonya Spencer, Joan Brooks, Dr. Richard Groepper, Dr. William Bone, Mary Lookadoo, Dennis Murphy, and Mr. Wayne Leake.

Mrs. Mildred Speights served on the Board as Vice-Chairman from 1968 until her retirement in 1985.

Dr. Masters Moore served on the Board from 1968 to 1981. During his 13-year tenure he was personnel committee chair and, as such, was a key player in choosing the distinguished staff that has characterized the Center since its inception.

Mr. Isadore Roosth was appointed to the Board in July 1975, and served as Secretary/Treasurer until his death in July 1992.

Mr. Earl C. Andrews was elected as Chair of the Board of Trustees on August 15, 1973, and was reelected to that capacity each year until his retirement in April 1991.

On May 31, 1991, Richard J. DeSanto, Chief Executive Officer, announced that Earl Andrews had agreed to allow the Center to be renamed “Andrews Center.”

Andrews Center

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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

Champions for Children is a United Way of Tyler/Smith County partner agency and is focused on quality, early childhood development for all children. Champions' provides training and mentoring for adult caregivers to better understand the unique needs of young children and specialized services to children and adults to build strong families and a stronger community.

We assist children, families, educators, and childcare providers through the following programs:
- **Help Me Grow (Free):** This is the first step! Through the "Help Me Grow" program, we provide education screening and referrals for developmental emotional and behavioral concerns. This program doesn't give a diagnosis but helps families get connected to resources.
- **Brain Gym ($75 - not billable through insurance):** Brain Gym® is an international program committed to the principle that moving with intention leads to optimal learning. Brain Gym® features 26 easy movements, exercises, and activities that recall the movements naturally developed during the first years of life when the eyes, ears, hands, and whole body are coordinating. Brain Gym® develops the brain’s neural pathways the way nature does – through movement. For more information please click [here!](https://championsforchildren.org/parents/brain-gym/)
- **Classroom observations (Free within Smith County):** Our Child Development Specialist (CDS) will come to your childcare center to do an observation. We discuss tips and techniques for the teacher and director. We also discuss things for the parents to do at home and sometimes provide further resources if necessary. Click [here](https://championsforchildren.org/parents/classroom-observations/) to learn more!
- **Autism Education & Resources:** A beneficial tool for parents and caregivers of children on the autism spectrum. The program provides resources, referrals and up-to-date information, while helping parents navigate the maze of available treatments, therapies, assessments, and diagnoses. Click [here](https://championsforchildren.org/parents/autism-education-and-resources-aer/) to learn more!
- **Conferences and Trainings:** Champions' employs four Child Development Specialists that provide evidence-based training and mentor teaching in best practices, behavior management and efficient operations for childcare providers. Private training for childcare centers is also available upon request. For more information, please click [here.](https://championsforchildren.org/child-care-providers/trainings-workshops/)

Champions for Children es una agencia asociada de United Way de Tyler/Smith County y se enfoca en el desarrollo infantil temprano de calidad para todos los niños. Champions' proporciona capacitación y mentoría para cuidadores adultos para comprender mejor las necesidades únicas de los niños pequeños y servicios especializados para niños y adultos para construir familias fuertes y una comunidad más sólida.

Asistimos a niños, familias, educadores y proveedores de cuidado infantil a través de los siguientes programas:
- **Help Me Grow (Gratis):** ¡Este es el primer paso! A través del programa "Help Me Grow", proporcionamos exámenes educativos y referencias para preocupaciones emocionales y de comportamiento en el desarrollo. Este programa no da un diagnóstico, pero ayuda a las familias a conectarse con recursos.
- **Brain Gym ($75 - no facturable a través del seguro):** Brain Gym® es un programa internacional comprometido con el principio de que moverse con intención conduce a un aprendizaje óptimo. Brain Gym® presenta 26 movimientos, ejercicios y actividades fáciles que recuerdan los movimientos desarrollados naturalmente durante los primeros años de vida cuando los ojos, oídos, manos y todo el cuerpo están coordinados. Brain Gym® desarrolla las vías neuronales del cerebro como lo hace la naturaleza: a través del movimiento. Para más información, por favor haga clic [aquí!](https://championsforchildren.org/parents/brain-gym/)
- **Observaciones en el aula (Gratis dentro del Condado de Smith):** Nuestro Especialista en Desarrollo Infantil (CDS) irá a su centro de cuidado infantil para hacer una observación. Discutimos consejos y técnicas para el maestro y el director. También discutimos cosas que los padres pueden hacer en casa y a veces proporcionamos más recursos si es necesario. Haga clic [aquí](https://championsforchildren.org/parents/classroom-observations/) para aprender más!
- **Educación y Recursos sobre Autismo:** Una herramienta beneficiosa para padres y cuidadores de niños en el espectro autista. El programa proporciona recursos, referencias e información actualizada, mientras ayuda a los padres a navegar por el laberinto de tratamientos, terapias, evaluaciones y diagnósticos disponibles. Haga clic [aquí](https://championsforchildren.org/parents/autism-education-and-resources-aer/) para aprender más!
- **Conferencias y Capacitación:** Champions' emplea a cuatro Especialistas en Desarrollo Infantil que proporcionan capacitación basada en evidencia y mentoría en las mejores prácticas, manejo del comportamiento y operaciones eficientes para proveedores de cuidado infantil. La capacitación privada para centros de cuidado infantil también está disponible a pedido. Para más información, por favor haga clic [aquí.](https://championsforchildren.org/child-care-providers/trainings-workshops/)

Educación y capacitación para padres y proveedores de cuidado infantil, recursos sobre autismo, observaciones en el aula, exámenes y evaluaciones

Parent and childcare provider education & training, autism resources, classroom observations, screenings and evaluations

Family Care Coordinator

Studies have repeatedly shown that loving and nurturing adult caregivers providing a safe, stable and age-appropriate environment for the children in their care is vital for the emotional and developmental foundation that children need to be successful in school and life.

Since 1996, Champions, a 501(c)(3), has been the motivating force behind a coordinated community effort to design and implement progressive programs to help at-risk children, parents and childcare providers. From professional teacher trainings  to individual interventions for at-risk children and families, Champions' provides caregivers, teachers, and families with the education, mentoring, training, and support they need to ensure that their children have every opportunity at success.

Champions for Children is a United Way of Tyler/Smith County partner agency and is focused on quality, early childhood development for all children. Champions' provides training and mentoring for adult caregivers to better understand the unique needs of young children and specialized services to children and adults to build strong families and a stronger community.

Children are our future!

Champions for Children

Education

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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

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**Date founded:** 8/1/2006

A public school with a private school atmosphere, Early Graduation High provides a safe learning environment for all students with the expectation that all students can and will succeed when they move onto the next academic level. Our goals are to provide a safe environment for students who would like to complete their requirements for graduation early, an opportunity to earn dual-credit, and provide experiences that will enhance our student's learning.

**Address:** 410 S. Green Street

**Phone number:** (903) 381-3921

**Hours of Operation:** 
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

**Services/Resources offered at Longview Early Graduation High School**

- Meals

- Child advocacy services & Child abuse/neglect prevention

- Counseling services

- Community closet

- Coaching and Mentoring program

- Parenting skills development services
 
- Pregnancy resources/early childhood resources

- Networking, planning, and collaboration services

- Childcare services

- Special Needs/Disability Resources

- Scholarships


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

**Eligibility Requirements:** Ages 12-18

**Areas we serve:** Longview, Texas

**Services offered in:** English & Spanish

**Contact:** Kristi Means – Principal / email: kmeans@lisd.org

**We currently need:**
- Male mentors
- Partnerships with companies to let students intern and/or be hired for employment

**Volunteer opportunities**
To Volunteer please contact Principal Kristi Means at kmeans@lisd.org

**Mission:** 
Our mission is to produce law-abiding productive citizens that can be successful in life.
