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Member Agencies Anderson County 4-H 101 East Oak Palestine, Texas 75801 903-723-3735
4-H is the youth development program of Texas Cooperative
Extension. The purpose of 4-H is to prepare young people to become responsible,
capable and involved leaders and citizens. This goal is accomplished by providing
educational experiences for young people to gain knowledge, develop life skills,
live healthy lives, make intelligent choices and form positive attitudes/values
that they will rely on throughout their lives. 4-H is "Learning by Doing"
and is open to youth grades 3 through 12. Anderson County Champions for Children 1004 S Magnolia Street PO Box 241 Palestine, Texas 75802 903-723-5567
The Anderson County Champion for Children is a collaborative
coalition composed of community leaders and early childhood professionals leading
the crusade to improve early childhood education and child care in Palestine and
Anderson County. Anderson County Foster Parents Association PO Box 2122 Palestine, TX 75802 903-723-8712
The Anderson County Foster Parents Association's purpose
is to strengthen the local Foster Parents, to improve the quality of Foster Care
in our County, and provide for the welfare and social development of children in
our care and guiding them into becoming productive members of our society. Anderson County Literacy Council 1101 N Fowler Palestine, Texas 75801 903-729-7703
The Literacy Council offers a variety of programs including
adult basic education, English As A Second Language, Pre-GED, Math, Citizenship,
Family Literacy, Tutoring and Spanish. It works to increase public awareness of
the costs associated with illiteracy while coordinating volunteer tutors and students. Anderson County Sheltered Workshop, Inc. 1014 Old Elkhart Road Palestine, Texas 75801 903-729-3958
The workshop provides meaningful training and job placement
for individuals with any type of disability. Areas of skill deficit are identified,
goals are established and training developed. These new abilities are then marketed
to the community. CASA of Trinity Valley P. O. Box 2259 Athens, Texas75751 (903) 675-7070 or 1-800-924-8124
CASA of Trinity Valley recruits and trains community
volunteers to advocate for children in the foster care system. Volunteers
complete 30 hours of training before being sworn in as officers of the court.
After which, volunteers are assigned by staff to investigate the circumstances of
the children in a specific case and then make recommendations to the court regarding
the best interests of the children ensuring the children's needs are met and they
are placed in permanent safe homes as quickly as possible. Crisis Center of Anderson & Cherokee Counties 313 West Debard Palestine, TX 75801 903-723-5858
The Crisis Center of Anderson & Cherokee Counties is
working to build a safer community for us all by educating children, teens and adults
on personal safety, gender respect and safe relationships. By assisting victims
of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse, the Crisis Center is helping
to rebuild lives that will have a positive influence in the community for generations
to come by breaking the cycle of violence. The staff at the Crisis Center believes
that the extraordinary is possible in all of our lives and in our community. East Texas Area Council—Boy Scouts of America 1331 E. Fifth St. Tyler, TX 75701 903-597-7201 Mission: The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Scout Oath: On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.
Scout Law: A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful,
friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. East Texas Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse 708 Glencrest Lane Longview, TX 75601 903-753-7633 or 1-800-441-8639
The East Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (ETCADA)
helps residents of Anderson County access drug and alcohol treatment. Licensed
counselors provide help, support and education in addition to clinical screening
and assessment in Palestine. ETCADA’s Help Line provides access to licensed
counselors 24 hours, 7 days per week for after-hours crises. ETCADA’s Prevention
Resource Center (PRC) serves as a clearinghouse for substance abuse prevention literature,
videos, posters, and other training materials. For help or information, call
1.800.441.8639. Eagle Crest Therapeutic Riding Center 700 CR 1232 Palestine, Texas 75801 903-723-1013
Disabilities disappear with the love of a horse…Eagle Crest
provides equine therapy to children and adults with disabilities. Teen volunteers
gain training in communication and leadership skills. All instructors are NARHA
certified. Girl Scouts of Tejas Council 9126 US Hwy 271 Tyler, Texas 75708 903/526-2007 or 1-800-441-5443
Girl Scouts helps girls realize their dreams and prepares
them to take on a complex world with dignity and confidence. We create a safe
and nurturing environment where girls learn to be their best, explore the world
around them, and make a difference in their communities. Sanctuary House PO Box 2986 Palestine, Texas 75802 903-723-2930
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Sanctuary House is trying to fill the gaps of other agencies
with emergency coats and clothing, emergency groceries and other needs. Its primary
mission is to address the needs of the homeless, empathizing on the needs of homeless
single mothers and their children. Meals on Wheels of Palestine P.O. Box 1365 (75802) 125 Kicapoo Street (75803) Palestine, TX (903) 729-6344
Meals on Wheels of Palestine, Inc. is a non-profit service
organization which primarily serves the homebound elderly, with a hot noon meal
Monday through Friday. However, meals are also served on-site at the Palestine
Senior Center. To be eligible for services a person should be over sixty or
the under sixty spouse of an over sixty person. Meals can also be served on
a temporary, special needs basis to under sixty persons who are recent hospital
discharges and under a doctors care. Palestine YMCA 5500 N. Loop 256 Palestine TX, 75801 903-729-3139 Since 1892, the Palestine YMCA has provided activities and programs for individuals and families alike that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. From health and fitness to aquatics and child care, the Palestine YMCA serves as a community catalyst to help build strong relationships and, in turn, strong kids, strong families and strong communities. |
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