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AVANCE new Mangum Learning Center

 The Leader, March 4, 2010. Abandoned Buildings get new life with Head Start

AVANCE Teachers Earn Texas School Ready Award

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!

  ANNUAL CELEBRATION 2010 was an amazing event. THANK YOU! -

Jennifer Reyna's Blog - Gala Highlights  - Pdf

The Houston Chronicle, AVANCE GALA 2010, Sunday February 21, 2010

Metro Community Outreach, February 13, 2010  - Pdf

The Leader, AVANCE Houston Hosts Annual Celebration,  March 4, 2010

 

  Early-childhood education: an issue of national security - By RICK NORIEGA

Link to article in The Houston Chronicle  -  Pdf

          http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/editorial/outlook/6849841.html

 


Mount Houston Head Start Center Celebrated Mardi Gras 2010

Parade Slideshow- click here - February 2010


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:
 

Officers:

Chairperson................    Martha Rost

Vice-chairperson.........   Gloria Luna

Treasurer....................    Tanya Allen Easter

Secretary....................     Pamela Chamber O’Rourke

 

Members :

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."
 


 

AVANCE Economic Forum 2009 Press Release

AVANCE HEAD START HEALTHY MARRIAGE PROGRAM EXCEEDS GOALS IN 2009

AVANCE Houston Welcomes Rick Noriega, AVANCE National New CEO

AVANCE News Spotlight Around H1N1 Influenza Virus

New state law prohibits use of cell phones in school zones / Houston Chronicle, Aug. 31, 2009

 


 

Special Events!

 

  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.

See Job Fair Slideshow Here


FATHERHOOD PROGRAM ANNUAL FISHING TRIP
 

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.

See Fishing Trip Slideshow Here

 


SPECIAL AWARD

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.

Graduation Slideshow Here


AVANCE FAMILIES AND THE HOUSTON ASTROS

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.

TICKETS FOR A CAUSE

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 Celebrates “National Week of the Young Child”

AVANCE - Gala 2009 - Embrace the Magic

AVANCE - Houston's African American Healthy Marriage Program Graduation

AVANCE - Houston Board of Director's Holiday Celebration....


PUBLICATIONS AND MEDIA RELEASES

José Villarreal in The Leader, Getting to know our Executive Director
 


Video-Audio

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.

 

 

Viva Houston Broadcast

 ABC13(KTRK) May 15th 2007


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..

Listen to
Jose Villarreal's Interview with NPR

 


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