AVANCE
proudly applauds the accomplishments of Head Start teachers
Ms. Carmen Huerta Abilucea, Ms. Cassandra Hollie, and Ms.
Latrice Horhn who recently earned the Texas School Ready
certificate!
The Texas School Ready Program monitors and rates children’s
performance in kindergarten. If children prove the ability to
perform in the areas of reading, math and social skills, it is
determined that the child received quality instructional
practices while in pre-kindergarten and that he/she moved into
kindergarten prepared with the skills needed to be successful.
Congratulations to these teachers for an outstanding
performance! Mt. Houston
has now joined Golf,
Jefferson and
Jensen Drive to the
list of AVANCE centers recognized as Texas School Ready
certified!
AVANCE Welcomes Martha Rost as new Chairperson of the Board of
Directors
AVANCE-Houston
proudly introduces Martha Rost to serve as the 2010 chairperson of
the board of directors. Mrs. Rost has been in the board since 2006
and has always been passionate and committed to the agency’s
mission. AVANCE is expecting a busy year and she has already
developed strategies to be implemented for the agency’s growth and
continued success.
AVANCE is deeply thankful to the former chairman Jim Drew for his
many years of service in the board. Mr. Drew has been involved and
supported the organization in numerous ways, and he will continue to
serve on the board.
AVANCE is very
fortunate to have a committed and supportive board composed as
follows:
Jim Drew, Linda Dianne Patin, George Smalley, Rudy R. Martinez, Pete C. Garcia, Jennifer Smith, Robert Lampkin, Daniella Guzman, Dwayne Mason, Jakarda W. Varnado
AVANCE Opens Two New Centers - Enroll Now!
AVANCE Head Start at
Children's Courtyard & AVANCE Early Head Start at Tegeler Career Center
Both centers opened doors to children on January 5, 2010. What a great way
to begin the year!
AVANCE
Head Start at Children’s Courtyard serves children ages 3-5 years of age,
and it’s located in The Children’s Courtyard building at 9144 Louetta Rd,
Spring Texas 77379.
Mrs. Sandra Holbert currently serves as center administrator for this new
location, “The first day of school went very well. The children were very
excited to be coming into a pre-school setting for the first time. I am very
grateful for this opportunity to serve the community and families” said Mrs.
Holbert.
AVANCE-Early Head Start at Tegeler serves children 0-3 years of age, and it
is located at Tegeler Career Center - 4949 Burke Road Pasadena, Texas 77504.
Mrs. Kim Jones serves as center administrator for this location. “Parents
and staff continue to work together in order to make the program successful.
It is my desire and hope that the children in our care will continue to grow
and flourish under AVANCE EHS” said Mrs. Jones.
Both centers are currently accepting applications, if you wish to enroll
your child please call (713) 812-0033 for enrollment information or
click here
2010 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN
AVANCE is
pleased to announce that the 2010 United Way campaign was a huge
success. In spite of the economic turmoil faced in our community,
AVANCE employees showed their big hearts and stepped up with an increase
of 49% more pledges than last year's goal. This outpouring generosity
shows the commitment AVANCE employees have for the UW agency's mission
and vision.
AVANCE is proud of being a United Way agency. Special thanks to all for
spearheading the campaign to new high standards in giving."
The AVANCE - SER Jobs for Progress First
Job Fair for Non-Profit Professionals
Was a great success!
More than 30 nonprofits looking to fill a total of 300 professional job
openings attended this fair held at the United Way on Friday November 6
2009. Nearly 400 job seekers showed up with resumes in hand and met with
employers.
On June 13th AVANCE families gathered at the Boy
Scouts of America’s Camp Strake for the annual Fatherhood Fishing Trip.
Over 300 participants lined the lake and tried their luck at fishing,
while snacking on watermelon and drinking lemonade. The camp greenery
and open spaces provided for a picturesque background, and the large
trees provided some respite from Houston’s summer sun.
While families were plunking their lines into the still waters of the
lake, others decided to take advantage of the camp grounds to play in
the park or to enjoy a nice game of cards. Others chose to stay under
the covered eating area to snack on delicious grilled burgers, and get a
break from the sun.
We thank all of the AVANCE participants that were able to come and take
part in our fun fishing trip, and that are committed to spending quality
time with their children.
AVANCE was recognized at the 2009 Leadership in
Action Awards with an Honorable Mention as an Outstanding Non-Profit
Organization in Houston, Texas. The awards ceremony was held at the
beautiful River Oaks Country Club on Wednesday, June 24th.
The Leadership in Action Awards is presented annually to recognize
nonprofits and corporations that have made extraordinary contributions
through their programs and projects towards the betterment of life in
the greater Houston area.
Special thanks to Tanya Allen-Easter from Chevron, a contributing member
in making this possible.
AVANCE PROGRAMS GRADUATION
The Family Support and Education Programs celebrated their
graduation.
Miguel Tejada is
not just bringing AVANCE participants to him – he is also coming to
AVANCE. On June 4th, Miguel Tejada and the Miracles Club Baseball
Team came to the AVANCE Center at
Ketelsen to provide a
free two hour clinic to his young fans. Over 100 kids had a chance
to ask Miguel questions directly, as he provided insight on the
pressures of being a major league baseball player and stressed the
importance of hard work and staying in school. After the question
and answer session, the children were split into four groups for the
training to begin. The Miracles Baseball Team set up four stations
for the children. They rotated every 15 minutes to practice running
the bases, swinging the bat, catching the ball, and throwing the
ball with proper form.
Miguel spent time at each station and would help the participants
individually. It should be no surprise that he spent the most time
helping kids learn how to properly swing the bat. The children were
eager (and some a little nervous) as they got tips from the baseball
player with the best batting average in the major leagues at
present.
After the one hour grueling training session the participants were
treated to a box lunch, courtesy of the Astros, and received
autographed pictures and souvenirs, as well as tickets to the July
9th game. What a day!
Tejada Troops-
AVANCE families from our Head Start program were selected to meet
all-star Miguel Tejada at Minute Maid Park, they were given VIP
seats, had the opportunity of some photos taken before the game, and
received gifts from the Houston Astros, what a un forgettable
evening for our families!.
This great
partnership with the Astros will be repeated several times this
summer, so stay tuned!
Go Astros!
Employee Astro Night
- 87 employees and their guests were treated to a night of Astros
baseball, compliments of the Houston Astros Baseball Club
Exxon-Mobil Corporate Volunteer collaboration
- Corporate Volunteer program with Exxon-Mobil. Corporate Volunteers
painted AVANCE centers and provided safety checks with follow up
programs this July 2009.
Houston Dynamo Charities Initiative
-
Collaboration with the Houston Dynamos and the ability to purchase
tickets for Dynamo games with a contribution to AVANCE for each
ticket sold thru the AVANCE/Dynamo website.
Ticket Purchase
Instructions: Purchase a $30 ticket and $10 goes
back to the AVANCE
1.
Click on here (or
the Dynamo image below) to access Ticketmaster site
2. Choose a game date and then click on find tickets button
3. Enter password in the Special Offer Code Box (Password is
"DYNAMO")
4. If code accepted you should see a green circle with a check mark
5. Sign in if you have an account, if not create an account on the
right side of the page by entering your email address then clicking
Sign Up
6. Use the drop down box to choose the amount of ticket and select
best available then click continue
7. Use the Ticket fast delivery method and click continue
8. Review your order and enter your credit card information and
click submit order
9. Print out your tickets
CARS Program -
Now you can donate your car on the AVANCE website with the proceeds
going to benefit
AVANCE’s
families and children programs.
AVANCE
Houston Economic Forum Featuring Dr. Stephen Klineberg
AVANCE hosted a forum at the Federal Reserve Bank on
October 22, 2009 to discuss the future of the Houston economy, Over 100
guests were in attendance, including AVANCE board members, supporters,
media, and community leaders.
Read story
Univision
News, September 16th 2009,
AVANCE Houston and The National alliance for Hispanic Families
Town Hall Meeting.
Gas Prices Hit
Charities Hard
Local charities are forced to curtail their services and with fewer volunteers
as they cope with the rise in fuel prices. A local banking institution offers
relief and challenges other corporations to step up to help.
Read..
Mount Houston Head Start Center
Celebrated Mardi Gras 2010
AVANCE-Houston
proudly introduces Martha Rost to serve as the 2010 chairperson of
the board of directors. Mrs. Rost has been in the board since 2006
and has always been passionate and committed to the agency’s
mission. AVANCE is expecting a busy year and she has already
developed strategies to be implemented for the agency’s growth and
continued success. 
AVANCE
Head Start at Children’s Courtyard serves children ages 3-5 years of age,
and it’s located in The Children’s Courtyard building at 9144 Louetta Rd,
Spring Texas 77379. 
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