http://www.lauren-lyons.com/ Go to her site! VERY IMPRESSIVE! She co-hosted today's launch!
Engineer. Writer. Science Communicator. Princeton and Harvard JFK Graduate
From HER website - GO TO THE WEBSITE TO FIND OUT MORE -- http://www.lauren-lyons.com/ :
Engineer. Writer. Science Communicator.
I graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and a minor in bioengineering, and got my master's in Business and Government Policy from the Harvard John F. Kennedy School of Government. I have worked as a medical device R&D engineer, a writer, a Mars robotics engineer at NASA, a dating startup company founder, and a leadership instructor at Harvard. I'm currently an engineer at SpaceX where I work on certification of the Dragon 2 spacecraft that will take NASA Crew to the International Space Station, and moonlight as the co-host of our live launch webcasts. In my spare time I write (true) stories, give talks about the power of STEM education, and do my little part to help make the world more empathetic, joyful, and just.
Saturday, May 30, 2020
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Internship Exxonmobil Careers – Public & Government Affairs Students
Exxonmobil Careers – Public & Government Affairs Students Seeking Internship
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NASA Budget Analyst Job Open to the Public - May 28th
USAJOBS Vacancy Announcement - Open to the public (U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.)
Please forward this to anyone you know that would be interested and qualified for either of these positions.
The JSC Office of the Chief Financial Officer has the following vacancy announcements posted in USAJobs:
Budget Analyst, GS-0560-12
Announcement JS20H0060
Opens and Closes May 28, 2020
o https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/569058100
Budget Analyst, GS-0560-13
Announcement JS20H0061
Opens and Closes May 28, 2020
o https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/569061400
Please forward this to anyone you know that would be interested and qualified for either of these positions.
The JSC Office of the Chief Financial Officer has the following vacancy announcements posted in USAJobs:
Budget Analyst, GS-0560-12
Announcement JS20H0060
Opens and Closes May 28, 2020
o https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/569058100
Budget Analyst, GS-0560-13
Announcement JS20H0061
Opens and Closes May 28, 2020
o https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/569061400
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
FREE STEM INTERACTIVE LESSONS U OF H June 2020
Presenting the teachHOUSTON
STEM Interactive Experience
3 Weeks of Activities
Grades 6–9 - Starts June 22
FREE
Dear UH System Faculty and Staff,
As we continue social distancing this summer, the teachHOUSTON program is bringing STEM learning to your home at no cost! Please share this exciting opportunity with friends, neighbors and family members.
What?
Three Weeks of Fun Activities
Activities posted daily on various STEM topics including:
Mathematics
Life Science
Earth and Environmental Science
Engineering Design and Innovation
Physical Science
Use Common Household Materials
Participants use common household materials to conduct science experiments, prototyping and engineering design challenges designed by experts in STEM and secondary STEM education fields from the UH College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
Who?
Lessons are designed for students entering grades 6–9 during fall 2020.
When?
Starting June 22, participants will access 2–3 hours of engaging and interactive mini-lessons each weekday for three weeks.
Where?
Access this interactive STEM experience from the convenience of your home: www.uh.edu/nsm/th/stem-interactive/
Join Our Mailing List
Please complete this form to be added to our mailing list for more information on teachHOUSTON STEM Interactive and our optional, private Facebook group.
For questions and inquiries, please contact tHSTEM@uh.edu.
We hope you will join us and help spread the word!
With warm regards,
Dr. Paige Evans
Associate Director and Clinical Professor
teachHOUSTON, Department of Mathematics
Executive Director, teachHOUSTON STEM Interactive
tHSTEM@uh.edu
713-743-3993
Dr. Mariam Manuel
Instructional Assistant Professor
teachHOUSTON, Department of Mathematics
Executive Director, teachHOUSTON STEM Interactive
Funeral for Keith Wade May 28th Thursday Streamed Online
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 05/27/2020
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Mayor Turner announces a celebration of the life of special advisor Keith Wade.
Public invited to view funeral service online.
HOUSTON - Funeral services have been scheduled for Keith Wade, special advisor to Mayor Sylvester Turner who died May 21, 2020 at the age of 65.
At the request of the family, only invited family and friends will be able to attend the funeral service in person. Mayor Turner will attend the service and present a proclamation to the Wade family. The public is invited to watch the service online.
Funeral Service Details:
10 a.m. Thursday, May 28
Streamed online on the Houston Television Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/HoustonTelevision/
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for memorial contributions to be made to the Keith Wade Family Fund and mailed to P. O. Box 88140, Houston, TX 77288.
Wade was a true guiding force in the Houston community for over four decades. He worked with contractors, labor unions, faith leaders and the Houston Police Department to champion for civil rights and civic engagement. He loved Houston and was committed to his work as a public servant and a dedicated political strategist.
Contact:
Mary Benton
Director of Communications
Office: 832.393.0830
Mobile: 713.208.6229
Mary.Benton@houstontx.gov
Tejal Patel
Deputy Press Secretary
Office: 832.393.0808
Mobile: 832.459.9706
Tejal.Patel@houstontx.gov
Website
Twitter
Facebook
YouTube
Date: 05/27/2020
View this email in your browser
Mayor Turner announces a celebration of the life of special advisor Keith Wade.
Public invited to view funeral service online.
HOUSTON - Funeral services have been scheduled for Keith Wade, special advisor to Mayor Sylvester Turner who died May 21, 2020 at the age of 65.
At the request of the family, only invited family and friends will be able to attend the funeral service in person. Mayor Turner will attend the service and present a proclamation to the Wade family. The public is invited to watch the service online.
Funeral Service Details:
10 a.m. Thursday, May 28
Streamed online on the Houston Television Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/HoustonTelevision/
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for memorial contributions to be made to the Keith Wade Family Fund and mailed to P. O. Box 88140, Houston, TX 77288.
Wade was a true guiding force in the Houston community for over four decades. He worked with contractors, labor unions, faith leaders and the Houston Police Department to champion for civil rights and civic engagement. He loved Houston and was committed to his work as a public servant and a dedicated political strategist.
Contact:
Mary Benton
Director of Communications
Office: 832.393.0830
Mobile: 713.208.6229
Mary.Benton@houstontx.gov
Tejal Patel
Deputy Press Secretary
Office: 832.393.0808
Mobile: 832.459.9706
Tejal.Patel@houstontx.gov
Website
YouTube
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Recent Grad/Undergrad Career Opportunities DOW CHEMICAL DEADLINE MAY 31 finance/accounting, information systems, HR, engineering, marketing, purchasing, supply chain, and public affairs
Just received from a friend at Dow, Inc. Please share with anyone who has undergrads or is a recent grad looking for career opportunities. The window to apply is short.
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Dow, Inc. is hosting its Diamond Symposium. It is a virtual event this year intended for top minority talent. The multi-day workshop will educate participants on our company, culture and career opportunities. Dow senior leaders will be present as well. (The following majors are accepted: finance/accounting, information systems, HR, engineering, marketing, purchasing, supply chain, and public affairs. Applications are due May 31st.
GO TO THIS LINK
https://corporate.dow.com/en-us/careers/work-at-dow/diamond-symposium.html
Thanks Efamily Member Jeania Mitchell for Sharing
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Dow, Inc. is hosting its Diamond Symposium. It is a virtual event this year intended for top minority talent. The multi-day workshop will educate participants on our company, culture and career opportunities. Dow senior leaders will be present as well. (The following majors are accepted: finance/accounting, information systems, HR, engineering, marketing, purchasing, supply chain, and public affairs. Applications are due May 31st.
GO TO THIS LINK
https://corporate.dow.com/en-us/careers/work-at-dow/diamond-symposium.html
Thanks Efamily Member Jeania Mitchell for Sharing
Internships $15/hour
Several Government Internships:
https://www.google.com/search?q=government+internships+summer+2020&ibp=htl;jobs&rciv=jb&clksrc=alertsemail&hl=en&gl=US#fpstate=tldetail&htichips=date_posted:range_2020-05-25&htidocid=ALvRub5nARke_ee7AAAAAA%3D%3D&htiq=government+internships+summer+2020&htischips=date_posted;range_2020-05-25&htivrt=jobs
Parks Department Summer 2020 Internship
Apply Here:
https://angleton-tx.geebo.com/jobs-online/view/id/773780612-parks-department-summer-2020-/?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic
Congressional Offices Copy and Paste into your browser
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Saturday, May 23, 2020
Phyllis Wheatley's own Dr. Vernell Lillie - Legend in Black Theater
Vernell LILLIE
MAY 11, 1931 – MAY 14, 2020
Obituary of Vernell LILLIE
The Founder and Artistic Director of Kuntu Repertory Theatre, Dr. Vernell Audrey Watson Lillie, died on May 11, 2020, her 89th birthday. She was born on May 11, 1931, in Hempstead, Texas, to Lillie Mae Watson and Walter J. Watson. She and her older sister Walta Delle Watson spent their early years in Hempstead. She attended Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she earned her B.A. degree in Speech and Drama. In 1952, she married jazz musician and educator Richard “Dickie Boy” Lillie, Jr. They had been friends since childhood. Two children were born to that union - Charisse R. Lillie and Marsha D.”Hisani” Lillie. She taught Speech and Drama at Worthing High School and Phyliss Wheatley High School in the Houston Independent School District for 19 years. During that time, she produced and directed theatrical productions starring outstanding student actors, whom she mentored with love and ferocity. She also acted in local theatrical productions, most famously playing Mama in RAISIN IN THE SUN. She also was a member of the Black Theatre Movement in Houston in the last sixties.
In 1969, she moved with her late husband Richard L. Lillie, Jr. and daughter Marsha “Hisani” Lillie to pursue doctoral studies in Pittsburgh, PA. She ultimately earned her M.A. degree in English from Carnegie Mellon University in 1971, and her D.A. degree in English from Carnegie Mellon University. Dr. Lillie joined the faculty of the University of Pittsburgh in 1972. She served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Africana Studies until her retirement in 2006.
In 1974, Dr. Lillie founded the Kuntu Repertory Theatre with the intent of examining Black life from a sociopolitical-historical perspective. Lillie used drama to educate while entertaining. Kuntu naturally developed into a supportive community for black writers, actors and artists. Rob Penny and August Wilson were closely associated with Kuntu. Since its establishment, the theatre has sponsored countless activities which highlight the African American community. Lillie has directed many productions including: The Buffalo Soldiers Plus One, Little Willie Armstrong Jones, Whispers Want to Holler, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Good Black Don’t Crack, Mahalia Jackson: Staanding on Holy Ground, Homecoming and Radio Golf. Homecoming was the first play by August Wilson to be produced by a resident company. Kuntu also traveled and performed around Pennsylvania and the country and was seen on the international stage in Edinburgh, Scotland, Toronto, Canada, The French Festival, and the Grandstown Festival in South Africa. Dr. Lillie also wrote and directed over 150 plays and collages in her lifetime and helped to launch the careers of many artists. One such artist was young Chadwick Boseman, who presented his play and taught master classes during Kuntu’s Mentors and Proteges 2002 season. He was one of many artists nurtured by Dr. Lillie.
Dr. Lillie has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including the University of Pittsburgh Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award; the Outstanding Award for Women in the Arts by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; and the 2003 Career Achievement in Education Award from the Association for Theatre in Higher Education, Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Black Theatre Festival in 2005 and the Pennsylvania Governor’s Creative Community Award. She also received numerous awards for her creative expression through the arts, her work with seniors and young people, and for her activism in education and the theatre arts.
Dr. Lillie was inducted into the prestigious Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania by Governor Tom Ridge, and she was a trained Psychodrmatist. She pledged Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at Dillard University and was an active member of the sorority throughout her life, including service as the President of the Houston Chapter and serving on National Committees.
Dr. Lillie was preceded in death by her husband, jazz musician and educator Richard L. Lillie, Jr. She is survived by her daughters Charisse R. Lillie and Dr. Marsha Lillie-Blanton, her sons-in-laws, Thomas L. McGill, Jr. and Thomas Blanton, grandchildren Jamehl Ihejeto(Ike), Alison Higgins(Kyle), Thomas McGill, III(Shannon), Leslie Arnette, Ashaki Blanton(Hope), Akilah Blanton-Taylor(Titus) and 16 great-grandchildren. The family requests that donations in honor of Dr. Lillie be made to the Black Theatre Network (Blacktheatrenetwork.org), in care of Renee Charlow, Business Manager, 8306 Bluebird Way, Lorton, VA 22079 Vernell LILLIE Obituary - Houston, TX
MAY 11, 1931 – MAY 14, 2020
The Founder and Artistic Director of Kuntu Repertory Theatre, Dr. Vernell Audrey Watson Lillie, died on May 11, 2020, her 89th birthday. She was born on May 11, 1931, in Hempstead, Texas, to Lillie Mae Watson and Walter J. Watson. She and her older sister Walta Delle Watson spent their early years in Hempstead. She attended Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she earned her B.A. degree in Speech and Drama. In 1952, she married jazz musician and educator Richard “Dickie Boy” Lillie, Jr. They had been friends since childhood. Two children were born to that union - Charisse R. Lillie and Marsha D.”Hisani” Lillie. She taught Speech and Drama at Worthing High School and Phyliss Wheatley High School in the Houston Independent School District for 19 years. During that time, she produced and directed theatrical productions starring outstanding student actors, whom she mentored with love and ferocity. She also acted in local theatrical productions, most famously playing Mama in RAISIN IN THE SUN. She also was a member of the Black Theatre Movement in Houston in the last sixties.
In 1969, she moved with her late husband Richard L. Lillie, Jr. and daughter Marsha “Hisani” Lillie to pursue doctoral studies in Pittsburgh, PA. She ultimately earned her M.A. degree in English from Carnegie Mellon University in 1971, and her D.A. degree in English from Carnegie Mellon University. Dr. Lillie joined the faculty of the University of Pittsburgh in 1972. She served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Africana Studies until her retirement in 2006.
In 1974, Dr. Lillie founded the Kuntu Repertory Theatre with the intent of examining Black life from a sociopolitical-historical perspective. Lillie used drama to educate while entertaining. Kuntu naturally developed into a supportive community for black writers, actors and artists. Rob Penny and August Wilson were closely associated with Kuntu. Since its establishment, the theatre has sponsored countless activities which highlight the African American community. Lillie has directed many productions including: The Buffalo Soldiers Plus One, Little Willie Armstrong Jones, Whispers Want to Holler, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Good Black Don’t Crack, Mahalia Jackson: Staanding on Holy Ground, Homecoming and Radio Golf. Homecoming was the first play by August Wilson to be produced by a resident company. Kuntu also traveled and performed around Pennsylvania and the country and was seen on the international stage in Edinburgh, Scotland, Toronto, Canada, The French Festival, and the Grandstown Festival in South Africa. Dr. Lillie also wrote and directed over 150 plays and collages in her lifetime and helped to launch the careers of many artists. One such artist was young Chadwick Boseman, who presented his play and taught master classes during Kuntu’s Mentors and Proteges 2002 season. He was one of many artists nurtured by Dr. Lillie.
Dr. Lillie has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including the University of Pittsburgh Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award; the Outstanding Award for Women in the Arts by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; and the 2003 Career Achievement in Education Award from the Association for Theatre in Higher Education, Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Black Theatre Festival in 2005 and the Pennsylvania Governor’s Creative Community Award. She also received numerous awards for her creative expression through the arts, her work with seniors and young people, and for her activism in education and the theatre arts.
Dr. Lillie was inducted into the prestigious Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania by Governor Tom Ridge, and she was a trained Psychodrmatist. She pledged Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at Dillard University and was an active member of the sorority throughout her life, including service as the President of the Houston Chapter and serving on National Committees.
Dr. Lillie was preceded in death by her husband, jazz musician and educator Richard L. Lillie, Jr. She is survived by her daughters Charisse R. Lillie and Dr. Marsha Lillie-Blanton, her sons-in-laws, Thomas L. McGill, Jr. and Thomas Blanton, grandchildren Jamehl Ihejeto(Ike), Alison Higgins(Kyle), Thomas McGill, III(Shannon), Leslie Arnette, Ashaki Blanton(Hope), Akilah Blanton-Taylor(Titus) and 16 great-grandchildren. The family requests that donations in honor of Dr. Lillie be made to the Black Theatre Network (Blacktheatrenetwork.org), in care of Renee Charlow, Business Manager, 8306 Bluebird Way, Lorton, VA 22079 Vernell LILLIE Obituary - Houston, TX
Taught by the Stars - Free Live Classes Virtual Summer Camps 1 on 1 Tutoring -- Tutors for Online Learning Celebrity Led Classes
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From astronauts to actresses to gymnasts, join celebrity instructors as they teach their favorite subjects as part of our live StarCourse series.
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Online sessions and resources for better at-home learning.
As a leader in online education, we feel a responsibility to help parents and students as schools close down. Take advantage of live online classes and interactive summer camps.
Free to all.
Why it is Important to Consider Adoption (Especially for Teens)
When teens are in foster care, it can be very traumatic to move from home to home. Most important, every child needs a forever home. Laura Herbert is an E-Family member and she is also a Family Recruitment Coordinator for The Way Home Adoption. Laura would like to let our E-Family members know of a very special teen, Latricia, who is in need of a forever home. Please click the link below to learn more about Latricia. If you would like more information, The Way Home Adoption offers trainings for persons interested in adopting teens. The next training is in June.
Also, the agency hosts monthly events, like interior design classes, golf clinics and culinary classes, so that interested parents and the teens can have the opportunity to meet one another in a positive, enriching setting. There are wonderful opportunities to use your talents and host or lead one of these enrichment events for the kids and interested parents. Please contact Laura at 713-702-0853 or go to TheWayHomeAdoption.org if you are interested in adopting a teen or hearing other ways that you can volunteer or get involved with the agency.
https://www.thewayhomeadoption.org/hwnh-latricia
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Laura Herbert, LMSW / Family Recruitment Coordinator
lauraherbert@thewayhomeadoption.org
The Way Home Adoption, Inc.
c: 713-702-0853
P.O. Box 10182
Houston, Texas 77206
thewayhomeadoption.org
Young Lady in Need of Adoption - Latricia
https://www.thewayhomeadoption.org/hwnh-latricia Contact Efamily Member Laura Herbert LauraHerbert@thewayhomeadoption.org cut and paste link into your browser.
Latricia, 17, is only one year away from having a high school diploma AND a cosmetology degree. She loves going on walks, drawing, singing, and playing video games. Some of her favorite foods are ice cream, pepperoni pizza, and boneless hot wings. She enjoys shopping and hanging out at home watching scary movies. Her favorite classes in school are English, cosmetology, and environmental science. Latricia is easy going, polite, and extroverted. She makes friends easily. She is described as “determined, delightful, goal-oriented, and dedicated” by her foster parent. She does well in school and plans to go on to nursing school next fall. Although it might sound like she is already on her feet, she knows the value of family and wants to be adopted.
Latricia was raised by a wonderful mother who left the world too soon. With no family available to take care of her, she is waiting for her forever to begin again. Latricia would do well in a permanent home where her goals and dreams are celebrated and encouraged. She would thrive both as an only child in a home or one with siblings. Latricia thrives in the role of a big sister. Latricia has 2 younger siblings with whom she is very close. Any potential adoptive homes need to be encouraging and supportive of her continued contact with them. Her foster parent says, “Latricia has the determination to make it, she just needs a little boost.” Could you be the boost she needs?
Keith Wade Passing due to COVID-19
Google for more articles - this one was touching...and tells about the MAN. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Keith-Wade-remembered-as-the-kind-15289868.php
I met Keith after coming home from the KSG where I attended grad school and in my 20s became a part of the Progressive Action League a young adult group under the Harris County Council of Organizations that Sylvester Turner was President. Keith was a major contributor along with many friends I still have today to our group called "PAL". We vetted candidates, had awards for unsung heroes, particularly senior citizens and more community service work as well as election volunteering. We need to encourage our young people to join groups like this with likeminded people who hold their interests and they will become lifelong friends.
Most recently during work as Co-Chair for the Women for Turner, Keith attended our meetings and was very involved in the election of our current Mayor-I can't imagine this pandemic without Sylvester Turner's leadership!
Keith will be missed. Gone too soon. COVID-19 is impacting us all. PLEASE ASK YOURSELF before doing anything - IS THIS NECESSARY can I do it from the comfort of my home? MASK when you go out!!!
Donna
I met Keith after coming home from the KSG where I attended grad school and in my 20s became a part of the Progressive Action League a young adult group under the Harris County Council of Organizations that Sylvester Turner was President. Keith was a major contributor along with many friends I still have today to our group called "PAL". We vetted candidates, had awards for unsung heroes, particularly senior citizens and more community service work as well as election volunteering. We need to encourage our young people to join groups like this with likeminded people who hold their interests and they will become lifelong friends.
Most recently during work as Co-Chair for the Women for Turner, Keith attended our meetings and was very involved in the election of our current Mayor-I can't imagine this pandemic without Sylvester Turner's leadership!
Keith will be missed. Gone too soon. COVID-19 is impacting us all. PLEASE ASK YOURSELF before doing anything - IS THIS NECESSARY can I do it from the comfort of my home? MASK when you go out!!!
Donna
MASK UP - Memorial Day Message from the Mayor
Message Mayor Sylvester Turner:
This is Mayor Sylvester Turner. As you know, we are still in the recovering stages of the Covid 19 pandemic. We have made some progress but we still have more to go.
The virus can spread very quickly and the symptoms can range from no symptoms to mild to severe illness. Currently there is no vaccine available and we can’t relax on our social distancing and wearing facial coverings until that happens!
I’m asking you to remain vigilant and continue to MASK UP, not just for your benefit but for your loved ones & others around you. So, take care of yourself and always practice social distancing!
Remember we are Houston Strong, together we will get through this! And Don’t forget to MASK UP!
Download link
https://wetransfer.com/downloads/5a0cf82664d61e639c3ea4779b64faaf20200520195224/1d49573f8b8487fc384e266b1b5dbb9620200520195238/e1729a
It’s all about the City!©
Janice Weaver
Director of Community Relations
Advisor, AARP Age Friendly/Livable Community Partners Mayor’s Office
Houston, Texas 77002
832.393.0849 (phone)
713.806.2007 (cell)
Janice.Weaver@houstontx.gov
This is Mayor Sylvester Turner. As you know, we are still in the recovering stages of the Covid 19 pandemic. We have made some progress but we still have more to go.
The virus can spread very quickly and the symptoms can range from no symptoms to mild to severe illness. Currently there is no vaccine available and we can’t relax on our social distancing and wearing facial coverings until that happens!
I’m asking you to remain vigilant and continue to MASK UP, not just for your benefit but for your loved ones & others around you. So, take care of yourself and always practice social distancing!
Remember we are Houston Strong, together we will get through this! And Don’t forget to MASK UP!
Download link
https://wetransfer.com/downloads/5a0cf82664d61e639c3ea4779b64faaf20200520195224/1d49573f8b8487fc384e266b1b5dbb9620200520195238/e1729a
It’s all about the City!©
Janice Weaver
Director of Community Relations
Advisor, AARP Age Friendly/Livable Community Partners Mayor’s Office
Houston, Texas 77002
832.393.0849 (phone)
713.806.2007 (cell)
Janice.Weaver@houstontx.gov
Big Announcement: Chris Hollins Appointed as Harris County Clerk
My neighbor - Nephew of Efamily members Hattie White Hollins and David Hollins... Board Member of our Civic Association - SO PROUD OF YOU.. shared by Efamily member Janice Weaver. Letter from Chris below. To STAY informed I added (follow) to all his Social Media (Twitter, etc. at the bottom - We Can ALL Support!) THE VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!
I am excited to share some great news with you. I have been appointed to serve as Harris County Clerk! My term starts June 1, and I will remain in office for the rest of 2020.
The County Clerk is responsible for providing critical services to the residents of Harris County. These include maintaining property records, marriage licenses, birth certificates, and notices of government meetings. The Clerk also maintains the records of Commissioners Court, the Probate Courts, and the County Civil Courts at Law.
Most importantly, as Clerk of the third-largest county in America, I will be charged with administering the pivotal November election amid a global pandemic and vast economic uncertainty.
The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy, and I will work tirelessly to ensure that Harris County residents can exercise that right safely, conveniently, and with the peace of mind that their vote will be counted.
Thank you to the Harris County Commissioners Court and the people of Harris County for entrusting me with such an important task. I cannot thank Dr. Diane Trautman enough for her service to Harris County, and I look forward to working with her talented staff to achieve our office’s mission.
Our efforts start with the July runoff contest. I encourage Harris County residents to register to vote by the June 15 deadline. I also encourage you to make a plan to vote by mail, during the early voting period, June 29 - July 10, or on Election Day, July 14. Please visit www.harrisvotes.com for more information.
I want to thank my wife Morgan and my family, friends, and colleagues in advance for the support that I will need along this journey. I promise to live up to your expectations and to continue assisting residents and small businesses at the high standard that Harris County deserves.
Keep up to date with me and the Harris County Clerk’s Office by following us on social media.
Me: Twitter - @CGHollins | Instagram - @CGHollins | Facebook - @CGHollins
Office of the Harris County Clerk:
Twitter - @HarrisVotes | Instagram - @HarrisCountyClerk | Facebook - @HarrisCountyElections
Yours in service,
Chris
I am excited to share some great news with you. I have been appointed to serve as Harris County Clerk! My term starts June 1, and I will remain in office for the rest of 2020.
The County Clerk is responsible for providing critical services to the residents of Harris County. These include maintaining property records, marriage licenses, birth certificates, and notices of government meetings. The Clerk also maintains the records of Commissioners Court, the Probate Courts, and the County Civil Courts at Law.
Most importantly, as Clerk of the third-largest county in America, I will be charged with administering the pivotal November election amid a global pandemic and vast economic uncertainty.
The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy, and I will work tirelessly to ensure that Harris County residents can exercise that right safely, conveniently, and with the peace of mind that their vote will be counted.
Thank you to the Harris County Commissioners Court and the people of Harris County for entrusting me with such an important task. I cannot thank Dr. Diane Trautman enough for her service to Harris County, and I look forward to working with her talented staff to achieve our office’s mission.
Our efforts start with the July runoff contest. I encourage Harris County residents to register to vote by the June 15 deadline. I also encourage you to make a plan to vote by mail, during the early voting period, June 29 - July 10, or on Election Day, July 14. Please visit www.harrisvotes.com for more information.
I want to thank my wife Morgan and my family, friends, and colleagues in advance for the support that I will need along this journey. I promise to live up to your expectations and to continue assisting residents and small businesses at the high standard that Harris County deserves.
Keep up to date with me and the Harris County Clerk’s Office by following us on social media.
Me: Twitter - @CGHollins | Instagram - @CGHollins | Facebook - @CGHollins
Office of the Harris County Clerk:
Twitter - @HarrisVotes | Instagram - @HarrisCountyClerk | Facebook - @HarrisCountyElections
Yours in service,
Chris
How to Get A COVID TEST Appointment -thanks efamily member Dr. Phylliss Chappell for sharing!
From the Harris County Medical Society
Houston area testing continues to expand
More COVID-19 testing sites have opened throughout the Greater Houston area. The Houston Health Department and its partner agencies are offering testing at 13 sites across Houston.
Texas Division of Emergency Management is offering free drive-thru testing. To obtain a test, visit https://txcovidtest.org/ or call 512-883-2400. Health care workers will screen people for fever, chills, cough, fatigue, body aches, muscle or joint pain, shortness of breath, sore throat, headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, nasal congestion and loss of taste or smell. For testing locations, go to https://houstonemergency.org/covid-19-testing/. Appointments are required.
Houston Health Department is testing anyone wanting to get a test. People can call the department’s COVID-19 Call Center at 832-393-4220 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. You will receive an access code and directions to the nearest site.
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) encourages residents to get tested for COVID-19 if they feel they have it or have been in contact with someone who tested positive. Harris County is prioritizing first responders and healthcare professionals, especially those who work with vulnerable populations such as nursing homes. To sign up for COVID-19 testing, please visit http://covcheck.hctx.net/ to be screened or call 832-927-7575.
For additional information on COVID-19 Testing, go to www.hcms.org/covid-19#Testing.
Houston area testing continues to expand
More COVID-19 testing sites have opened throughout the Greater Houston area. The Houston Health Department and its partner agencies are offering testing at 13 sites across Houston.
Texas Division of Emergency Management is offering free drive-thru testing. To obtain a test, visit https://txcovidtest.org/ or call 512-883-2400. Health care workers will screen people for fever, chills, cough, fatigue, body aches, muscle or joint pain, shortness of breath, sore throat, headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, nasal congestion and loss of taste or smell. For testing locations, go to https://houstonemergency.org/covid-19-testing/. Appointments are required.
Houston Health Department is testing anyone wanting to get a test. People can call the department’s COVID-19 Call Center at 832-393-4220 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. You will receive an access code and directions to the nearest site.
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) encourages residents to get tested for COVID-19 if they feel they have it or have been in contact with someone who tested positive. Harris County is prioritizing first responders and healthcare professionals, especially those who work with vulnerable populations such as nursing homes. To sign up for COVID-19 testing, please visit http://covcheck.hctx.net/ to be screened or call 832-927-7575.
For additional information on COVID-19 Testing, go to www.hcms.org/covid-19#Testing.
Cut and Paste links in your browser - may not work via click.
Volunteers Needed to Host Zoom Events with Kids in Foster Care (Needing Adoption) - Efamily Member Laura Herbert (Peavy)
There are monthly events to meet kids waiting for adoption (contact me for Zoom invite for training which is required to participate in these Zoom calls, along with a background check also required before you can participate as a volunteer in the Monthly Zoom event with the kids).
At these monthly events the youth do not know the adults attending are considering adoption so it's no pressure. Last month they played Celebrity Trivia (Head Bands via Zoom). Before COVID-19, they had events such as golf, tennis, cooking clinics, home design, tea parties, etc. Future events will include going to a community garden and volunteering at an animal shelter (after the COVID-19 lock-down).
If you have any interest in adoption generally text Laura at 713-702-0853
More...
To adopt this organization offers:
Free Legal Services
Covered Lawyer Fees
Monthly Stipend
Health Insurance and College Tuition paid for these kids by the State
Volunteers (as well as ideas for events welcome) are also needed to help plan and/or host the monthly events for the kids.
Note: NOT SURE? If you are not sure if you are interested in adoption you can just text Laura that you have an interest in being a volunteer (volunteers to help with the zoom events don't have to be interested in adoption). If you are an efamily member I know personally let Laura know that in making the connection - there is 100% confidentiality working with Laura of course. She's great, good-hearted and a longtime efamily member!
At these monthly events the youth do not know the adults attending are considering adoption so it's no pressure. Last month they played Celebrity Trivia (Head Bands via Zoom). Before COVID-19, they had events such as golf, tennis, cooking clinics, home design, tea parties, etc. Future events will include going to a community garden and volunteering at an animal shelter (after the COVID-19 lock-down).
If you have any interest in adoption generally text Laura at 713-702-0853
More...
To adopt this organization offers:
Free Legal Services
Covered Lawyer Fees
Monthly Stipend
Health Insurance and College Tuition paid for these kids by the State
Volunteers (as well as ideas for events welcome) are also needed to help plan and/or host the monthly events for the kids.
Note: NOT SURE? If you are not sure if you are interested in adoption you can just text Laura that you have an interest in being a volunteer (volunteers to help with the zoom events don't have to be interested in adoption). If you are an efamily member I know personally let Laura know that in making the connection - there is 100% confidentiality working with Laura of course. She's great, good-hearted and a longtime efamily member!
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
BEWARE of TEXT MESSAGE SCAM - DONT CLICK THE Link CONTACT TRACERS
Beware text message scams from fake COVID-19 contact tracers - DO NOT CLICK ON LINK - IMMEDIATELY DELETE TEXT MESSAGE WITH LINKS
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, one of the most important tools health department officials have to fight the spread of the virus is contact tracing, which is the process through which officials identify everyone who came into close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 and reaches out to them to have them quarantine and monitor their symptoms, hopefully cutting off any potential community spread.
NBC:
Scammers are taking advantage of the vital contact tracing work going on to try and steal people's personal information, social security number, bank info, credit card info, and money.
A legitimate text from a contact tracer will let you know the health department they're representing and tell you to expect a call from a phone number. Then, the phone caller will NOT ask you for any personal information, but will tell you about the situation, your potential exposure, and give you instructions. At the end of the call, they may ask if you'd like to enroll in a text message program that will send out daily health and safety reminders throughout your 14-day quarantine. But they WILL NOT ask you for money or for information like your Social Security number, bank account, or credit card number. There’s no reason they would need any of that information to let you know you may have contracted COVID-19.
Below is how the SCAM text message with LINK could look:
Beware text message scams from fake contact tracers
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, one of the most important tools health department officials have to fight the spread of the virus is contact tracing, which is the process through which officials identify everyone who came into close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 and reaches out to them to have them quarantine and monitor their symptoms, hopefully cutting off any potential community spread.
NBC:
Scammers are taking advantage of the vital contact tracing work going on to try and steal people's personal information, social security number, bank info, credit card info, and money.
A legitimate text from a contact tracer will let you know the health department they're representing and tell you to expect a call from a phone number. Then, the phone caller will NOT ask you for any personal information, but will tell you about the situation, your potential exposure, and give you instructions. At the end of the call, they may ask if you'd like to enroll in a text message program that will send out daily health and safety reminders throughout your 14-day quarantine. But they WILL NOT ask you for money or for information like your Social Security number, bank account, or credit card number. There’s no reason they would need any of that information to let you know you may have contracted COVID-19.
Below is how the SCAM text message with LINK could look:
Beware text message scams from fake contact tracers
What A Burger 2 for 1 until May 25
National Burger Month is this month, and Texas' favorite burger chain is celebrating. Whataburger offering a buy one, get one free deal on their burgers at select locations.
You'll have to create an account on the Whataburger website or the app to get this online-only deal. Orders will be available for curbside pick-up.
You'll have to create an account on the Whataburger website or the app to get this online-only deal. Orders will be available for curbside pick-up.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Delta's Exercise Video shared by efamily member Pat Evans FOR EVERYONE!! Exercise is Important!
Sorors of the Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter (NoVAC):
Link to the Exercise Video https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fwfrjJahOhn0qJQtpRtZ15hrRLtWmPuS/view
We are proud and pleased to share with you a very special video presented by our Music & Performance (M&P) Committee. Most of the content for this video was filmed in 2019 over two days preceding and following our 54th National Convention and was inspired by the 2019 Beyonce remix of "Before I Let Go" by Maze featuring Frankie Beverly!
Amid this unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and considering cancers that can impact women's health, NoVAC is spreading its message of SELF CARE and that MOVING is HEALING. We are so proud of ALL of the Sorors who made contributions to this project. A special thanks to Soror Dr. Freda Briggman, Co-Chair, M&P, and our dance coaches for their leadership and creativity in the choreography. We also want to thank Soror Dr. Ugochi Akoma for her medical tips on maintaining good health. We want you to know that NoVAC CARES because YOUR HEALTH MATTERS.
So put your dancing shoes on and join us on the dance floor for this NoVAC video debut of "Before I Let Go!" Please share it with all your family and friends and LIKE US on social media at #DSTNoVAC.
Access the video via this link: Before I Let Go!!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fwfrjJahOhn0qJQtpRtZ15hrRLtWmPuS/view
With All My Love,
Jameece Pinckney
Chapter President
#A2020NoVACProduction
#SharewithEveryone
#NoVACStrong
#MOVINGISHEALING
Princeton's First Black Valedictorian - thanks Pratt and Janice for sharing
The First Black Valedictorian in the 274-Year History of Princeton University : The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education - jbhe.com
Princeton University in New Jersey was the last of the Ivy League universities to admit Black students. It was not until World War II, when the federal government opened a Naval Training School at Princeton on October 5, 1942, that the color barrier was finally broken.
www.jbhe.com
https://www.jbhe.com/2020/05/the-first-black-valedictorian-in-the-274-year-history-of-princeton-university/
Princeton University in New Jersey was the last of the Ivy League universities to admit Black students. It was not until World War II, when the federal government opened a Naval Training School at Princeton on October 5, 1942, that the color barrier was finally broken.
www.jbhe.com
https://www.jbhe.com/2020/05/the-first-black-valedictorian-in-the-274-year-history-of-princeton-university/
Food (SNAP) and Rent Help Benefits thanks Rep. Jarvis Johnson for sharing
To eliminate food insecurity among low-income children, more than $1 billion in new assistance for will be made available for them via the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program. A one-time benefit of $285 per child to qualifying families can be used to purchase groceries to offset lost access to free or reduced-price school meals.
Additionally, Starting Wednesday, May 13, SNAP recipients can visit participating retailer websites and use their Lone Star Card to purchase groceries for curbside pickup or delivery. Currently, participating retailers in Texas are Walmart and Amazon.
Additionally, Starting Wednesday, May 13, SNAP recipients can visit participating retailer websites and use their Lone Star Card to purchase groceries for curbside pickup or delivery. Currently, participating retailers in Texas are Walmart and Amazon.
COVID-19 Neighborhood Updates - Subscribe for Cell Phone Text or Voice
The Department of Neighborhoods is pleased to share about Neighborhood Updates, a new telephone messaging service that will be officially launched very soon. It’s an easy way for people to stay informed by phone without having to go online, especially for seniors and other residents who don’t own smart phones and computers for access to the internet. As the city responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, our messages will include important information about testing, stay safe health practices, and recovery resources.
We are asking for your help in spreading this information to the community and enroll senior congregants into this program. To subscribe to Neighborhood Updates, call 3-1-1 and ask to be enrolled. Participants can sign up to receive voice and text messages in English or Spanish about city services and resources.
COVID-19 Temporary Workers NEEDED and Other JOBS
300 new temporary positions at the City - Available positions include contact tracers, call center representatives, community involvement coordinators, epidemiologists, nurses and other roles.
http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/careers.html
Last week, Mayor Sylvester Turner and COVID-19 Recovery Czar Marvin Odum announced a COVID-19 response plan focused on testing access and equity and expanding the health department’s workforce.
Houstonians should visit HoustonEmergergency.org/covid19 for test site information and the latest information about the COVID-19 response.
City of Houston Jobs including COVID https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston
http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/careers.html
Last week, Mayor Sylvester Turner and COVID-19 Recovery Czar Marvin Odum announced a COVID-19 response plan focused on testing access and equity and expanding the health department’s workforce.
Houstonians should visit HoustonEmergergency.org/covid19 for test site information and the latest information about the COVID-19 response.
City of Houston Jobs including COVID https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston
Fort Bend Scholarships
Dear Fort Bend Houston HOA's, Civic Clubs, Religious Institutions, Schools and Community Board Members:
The FBHSNC will be giving senior high school students who reside in FBHSNC scholarships for the year 2020. It is our intent to encourage and offer support to deserving students who desire to further their education through college or vocationally. The details of the scholarship are listed below:
Eligibility requirements needed to apply for the scholarship:
Proof of residence in the FBHSNC-41.(Student can attend school outside FBHSNC-41.)
Official sealed transcript must be included with application.
Two (2) written recommendations from their Principal, Counselor or Teacher. One letter from community organization, church or Boys or Girls Scouts of America.
GPA Required: Minimum 2.5.
Typed 200-word essay explaining what you have done or how you would enhance our community, civic engagements in the future; and explain why you feel that you are a deserving scholarship recipient.
Letter of acceptance from College or Vocational School.
FBHSNC-41 may use photograph (s) and testimonies to raise additional scholarships and operational funds for the FBHSN.
Parental Consent /Legal Guardian must be signed and returned with application to be eligible.
Parental/Legal Guardian consent photograph(s) may be used by FBHSN for fundraising activities and related activities for the purpose of fundraising and advertisement of Fort Bend Houston Super Neighborhood Council- 41.
Name:_________________________________ Date_______________________________
Please inform any students that are interested in applying for the FBHSNC-41 scholarship to do so on or before June 15, 2020.
Mail requested information to 2440 Oakdale Street, Houston, Texas 77004, or email fortbendhoustonsn41@yahoo.com. For information contact Delois Woodard, 281-437-6916, Marilyn Thomas, 713-858-8142, Avis Ballare, 281-437-9410 or the student’s college advisor. No applications information will be processed after June 15, 2020.
Please note:
Wear Face Covering and Social Distancing is in effect.
Be Safe, Moving Forward Together,
Carl David Evans,
FBSHN, President
We are encouraging all residents to be tested for COVID-19.
Testing is free for all.
No Symptoms.
Please call the number below to schedule your test!
Stop The Spread!! Save Lives !
Nearest test location to Fort Bend Houston is the Butler Stadium, located at:
13755 S. Main St. Houston, Texas 77035
The FBHSNC will be giving senior high school students who reside in FBHSNC scholarships for the year 2020. It is our intent to encourage and offer support to deserving students who desire to further their education through college or vocationally. The details of the scholarship are listed below:
Eligibility requirements needed to apply for the scholarship:
Proof of residence in the FBHSNC-41.(Student can attend school outside FBHSNC-41.)
Official sealed transcript must be included with application.
Two (2) written recommendations from their Principal, Counselor or Teacher. One letter from community organization, church or Boys or Girls Scouts of America.
GPA Required: Minimum 2.5.
Typed 200-word essay explaining what you have done or how you would enhance our community, civic engagements in the future; and explain why you feel that you are a deserving scholarship recipient.
Letter of acceptance from College or Vocational School.
FBHSNC-41 may use photograph (s) and testimonies to raise additional scholarships and operational funds for the FBHSN.
Parental Consent /Legal Guardian must be signed and returned with application to be eligible.
Parental/Legal Guardian consent photograph(s) may be used by FBHSN for fundraising activities and related activities for the purpose of fundraising and advertisement of Fort Bend Houston Super Neighborhood Council- 41.
Name:_________________________________ Date_______________________________
Please inform any students that are interested in applying for the FBHSNC-41 scholarship to do so on or before June 15, 2020.
Mail requested information to 2440 Oakdale Street, Houston, Texas 77004, or email fortbendhoustonsn41@yahoo.com. For information contact Delois Woodard, 281-437-6916, Marilyn Thomas, 713-858-8142, Avis Ballare, 281-437-9410 or the student’s college advisor. No applications information will be processed after June 15, 2020.
Please note:
Wear Face Covering and Social Distancing is in effect.
Be Safe, Moving Forward Together,
Carl David Evans,
FBSHN, President
We are encouraging all residents to be tested for COVID-19.
Testing is free for all.
No Symptoms.
Please call the number below to schedule your test!
Stop The Spread!! Save Lives !
Nearest test location to Fort Bend Houston is the Butler Stadium, located at:
13755 S. Main St. Houston, Texas 77035
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Friday, May 15, 2020
Harris County Tax Protest Deadline Today May 15th Montgomery County May 31
https://www.har.com/blog_81106_the-property-tax-protest-deadline-for-harris-county-is-today---check-your-county-deadline
Montgomery County deadline is May 31.
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Texas Real Estate Commission Consumer Protection Notice
Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services
Sabrina Tennyson Guillory, Realtor, MBA, PMP
Guillory Real Estate Group
Phone: 713.489.8444
Fax: 1.832.383.5602
Sabrina@guilloryrealestategroup.com
www.har.com/sabrinatguillory
Montgomery County deadline is May 31.
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Texas Real Estate Commission Consumer Protection Notice
Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services
Sabrina Tennyson Guillory, Realtor, MBA, PMP
Guillory Real Estate Group
Phone: 713.489.8444
Fax: 1.832.383.5602
Sabrina@guilloryrealestategroup.com
www.har.com/sabrinatguillory
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Greater Houston Black Chamber TONS of Resources for Businesses including Contracts!
COVID-19 Resources - https://ghbcc.com/coronavirus-covid-19-resources/
GHBC Resource Page has all the info below and more!! Very proud of this organization!
Harris County Small Business Loans for Economic Assistance Program
Hello Alice Emergency Grant Application
City of Houston Essential Business Exemption Application
LiftFund
SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL)
The Texas Restaurant Association Relief Fund - FIRST COME FIRST SERVE!
The Lee Initiative’s Restaurant Workers Relief Program
MEI Dallas Showcase Application
US Chamber: Coronavirus Small Business Guide
Greater Houston Partnership: Houston COVID-19 Resources
Impact Hub Houston: Coronavirus COVID-19 Resources
Better Business Bureau: BBB tips on COVID-19
Houston Chronicle: Coronavirus Updates
Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC): COVID-19 Resources
Office of the Governor: Business Resource Site
SCORE: Coronavirus Small Business Resource Hub
Houston Business Journal – Here are some resources Houston's small businesses can tap into to survive
Greater Houston Partnership – Economy at a Glance Economic Update
Trufund
PPP loan applications are being accepted and will be processed and funded them on a 1st come, 1st serve basis once funding has been released for the program.
COVID19 Emergency Loan Fund applications are being accepted. Contractors and women-owned businesses will be giving priority
Applications and supporting documentation can be emailed directly to LRene@trufund.org
GHBC wants to provide you with every opportunity we can!
Because of our ongoing partnerships, we have been able to alert our members to the contracting opportunities
GHBC Resource Page has all the info below and more!! Very proud of this organization!
Harris County Small Business Loans for Economic Assistance Program
Hello Alice Emergency Grant Application
City of Houston Essential Business Exemption Application
LiftFund
SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL)
The Texas Restaurant Association Relief Fund - FIRST COME FIRST SERVE!
The Lee Initiative’s Restaurant Workers Relief Program
MEI Dallas Showcase Application
US Chamber: Coronavirus Small Business Guide
Greater Houston Partnership: Houston COVID-19 Resources
Impact Hub Houston: Coronavirus COVID-19 Resources
Better Business Bureau: BBB tips on COVID-19
Houston Chronicle: Coronavirus Updates
Houston Minority Supplier Development Council (HMSDC): COVID-19 Resources
Office of the Governor: Business Resource Site
SCORE: Coronavirus Small Business Resource Hub
Houston Business Journal – Here are some resources Houston's small businesses can tap into to survive
Greater Houston Partnership – Economy at a Glance Economic Update
Trufund
PPP loan applications are being accepted and will be processed and funded them on a 1st come, 1st serve basis once funding has been released for the program.
COVID19 Emergency Loan Fund applications are being accepted. Contractors and women-owned businesses will be giving priority
Applications and supporting documentation can be emailed directly to LRene@trufund.org
GHBC wants to provide you with every opportunity we can!
Because of our ongoing partnerships, we have been able to alert our members to the contracting opportunities
SBA Daily Briefings on PPP Loan Forgiveness
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Daily Webinars | May 11th - May 15th
PPP Loan Forgiveness
Have you received or applied for a PPP loan? We will guide you through the official guidance related to PPP loan forgiveness.
PPP and EIDL Program Overview
Monday-Friday, May 11-15
10:30am CDT
Join URL: https://score.zoom.us/j/91911365711
Or by Phone: +1 346 248 7799; Meeting ID: 919 1136 5711
Other links https://www.sba.gov/tools/events/?colorboxEventID=1660903
Daily Webinars | May 11th - May 15th
PPP Loan Forgiveness
Have you received or applied for a PPP loan? We will guide you through the official guidance related to PPP loan forgiveness.
PPP and EIDL Program Overview
Monday-Friday, May 11-15
10:30am CDT
Join URL: https://score.zoom.us/j/91911365711
Or by Phone: +1 346 248 7799; Meeting ID: 919 1136 5711
Other links https://www.sba.gov/tools/events/?colorboxEventID=1660903
Monday, May 11, 2020
FBI Linguist Jobs - Live Twitter Chat on Houston Opportunities
FBI Houston to Host Live Twitter Chat to Promote Contract Linguists Opportunities
(HOUSTON, TX) - The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Houston Division is looking specifically for individuals who speak Chinese, Farsi, and Arabic. The FBI Houston Division will host a live Twitter chat to promote FBI Contract Linguist opportunities in Houston. FBI Foreign Language Program representatives will be available to answer questions live via Twitter about the qualifications required and the application process.
Contract Linguists earn an hourly rate and receive no additional benefits, as they are considered self-employed.
Duties can include, but are not limited to:
Translating written or audio materials, normally from a foreign language into English.
Interpreting during a crucial interview of a subject of an investigation or a visit from a foreign dignitary.
Providing cultural expertise relating to any matter over which the FBI has jurisdiction.
The Contract Linguist opportunity may lead to full time employment as an FBI Language Analyst.
WHO: FBI Foreign Language Program Representatives.
WHAT: Live Twitter Chat to Promote FBI Contract Linguist opportunities.
WHEN: Monday, May 11, 2020
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. CST
WHERE: Twitter @FBIHouston
Use hashtag #FBILinguists to submit questions
Participants can submit their questions to @FBIHouston using the hashtag #FBILinguists.
For more information about the role of FBI linguists, watch this brief video https://youtu.be/vHZU6JndyK8 copy and paste in your browser
(HOUSTON, TX) - The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Houston Division is looking specifically for individuals who speak Chinese, Farsi, and Arabic. The FBI Houston Division will host a live Twitter chat to promote FBI Contract Linguist opportunities in Houston. FBI Foreign Language Program representatives will be available to answer questions live via Twitter about the qualifications required and the application process.
Contract Linguists earn an hourly rate and receive no additional benefits, as they are considered self-employed.
Duties can include, but are not limited to:
Translating written or audio materials, normally from a foreign language into English.
Interpreting during a crucial interview of a subject of an investigation or a visit from a foreign dignitary.
Providing cultural expertise relating to any matter over which the FBI has jurisdiction.
The Contract Linguist opportunity may lead to full time employment as an FBI Language Analyst.
WHO: FBI Foreign Language Program Representatives.
WHAT: Live Twitter Chat to Promote FBI Contract Linguist opportunities.
WHEN: Monday, May 11, 2020
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. CST
WHERE: Twitter @FBIHouston
Use hashtag #FBILinguists to submit questions
Participants can submit their questions to @FBIHouston using the hashtag #FBILinguists.
For more information about the role of FBI linguists, watch this brief video https://youtu.be/vHZU6JndyK8 copy and paste in your browser
Houston Alert COVID-19 New Testing Sites
ALERTHOUSTON
Houston Health Department, partner agencies to set up COVID-19 test sites in four new vulnerable communities
Four vulnerable Houston communities will benefit from easier access to free COVID-19 tests as the Houston Health Department and its agency partners set up new testing sites for this week.
Texas Division of Emergency Management
The Texas Division of Emergency Management and the department will open a drive-thru test site at Moreno Elementary School, 620 E. Canino Road, for Houston’s Northside and Northline areas. The two agencies will also set up a site at Holland Middle School, 1600 Gellhorn Drive, for Pleasantville-area neighborhoods.
Both sites require appointments, obtained by calling 512-883-2400 or visiting TXCOVIDTEST.ORG. The sites will open May 11-16 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. or until each reaches its daily capacity of 250 tests.
United Memorial Medical Center
United Memorial Medical Center (UMMC) will open a new drive-thru and walk-up test site at the Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library, 7007 W. Fuqua Street, in Missouri City.
The site will open May 11-16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until reaching its daily capacity of 250 tests. It doesn’t require people to have symptoms or appointments.
UMMC will continue to offer drive-thru testing at its site at Houston Community College-Southeast, 6815 Rustic, until May 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until reaching its daily 250 test capacity.
People needing information about UMMC test sites can call 1-866-333-COVID or visit ummcscreening.com.
Houston Health Department Mobile Unit & Community-Based Sites
The department will relocate its mobile unit to the Third Ward Multi-Service Center, 3611 Ennis, from May 12 through May 16.
People don’t need to have symptoms or appointments to get a free COVID-19 test through the department’s mobile unit, which offers drive-thru or walk-up options.
Mobile unit testing is set from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or until reaching daily capacity of 100 tests. It will relocate May 19-23 to the Northeast Multi-Service Center, 9720 Spaulding Street.
The department also continues to operate two free drive-thru COVID-19 community-based testing sites open to anyone, regardless of symptoms. Each site has capacity for 500 tests per day and opens daily until capacity is reached.
People must call the department’s COVID-19 Call Center at 832-393-4220 to receive an access code and directions to the nearest community-based site or get more information about the department’s mobile unit.
Federally Qualified Health Centers
The department is providing test kits, lab access and equipment to four local Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) so they can expand their COVID-19 testing capacity. The centers and phone numbers people can call to set up testing appointments are:
Spring Branch Community Health Center, 713-462-6565
El Centro de Corazon, 713-660-1880
Avenue 360 Health and Wellness, 713-426-0027 and
Lone Star Circle of Care at the University of Houston, 877-596-6192.
FQHC patients pay what they can afford, based on income and family size, and are not denied services due to inability to pay or lack of insurance.
Stay Informed
Houstonians can visit HoustonEmergency.org/covid19 for more information about how and where to get tested, including an interactive map of public and private COVID-19 test sites.
COVID-19 resource and relief information is available at www.houstonrecovers.org/covid19.
Houston Health Department, partner agencies to set up COVID-19 test sites in four new vulnerable communities
Four vulnerable Houston communities will benefit from easier access to free COVID-19 tests as the Houston Health Department and its agency partners set up new testing sites for this week.
Texas Division of Emergency Management
The Texas Division of Emergency Management and the department will open a drive-thru test site at Moreno Elementary School, 620 E. Canino Road, for Houston’s Northside and Northline areas. The two agencies will also set up a site at Holland Middle School, 1600 Gellhorn Drive, for Pleasantville-area neighborhoods.
Both sites require appointments, obtained by calling 512-883-2400 or visiting TXCOVIDTEST.ORG. The sites will open May 11-16 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. or until each reaches its daily capacity of 250 tests.
United Memorial Medical Center
United Memorial Medical Center (UMMC) will open a new drive-thru and walk-up test site at the Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library, 7007 W. Fuqua Street, in Missouri City.
The site will open May 11-16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until reaching its daily capacity of 250 tests. It doesn’t require people to have symptoms or appointments.
UMMC will continue to offer drive-thru testing at its site at Houston Community College-Southeast, 6815 Rustic, until May 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until reaching its daily 250 test capacity.
People needing information about UMMC test sites can call 1-866-333-COVID or visit ummcscreening.com.
Houston Health Department Mobile Unit & Community-Based Sites
The department will relocate its mobile unit to the Third Ward Multi-Service Center, 3611 Ennis, from May 12 through May 16.
People don’t need to have symptoms or appointments to get a free COVID-19 test through the department’s mobile unit, which offers drive-thru or walk-up options.
Mobile unit testing is set from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or until reaching daily capacity of 100 tests. It will relocate May 19-23 to the Northeast Multi-Service Center, 9720 Spaulding Street.
The department also continues to operate two free drive-thru COVID-19 community-based testing sites open to anyone, regardless of symptoms. Each site has capacity for 500 tests per day and opens daily until capacity is reached.
People must call the department’s COVID-19 Call Center at 832-393-4220 to receive an access code and directions to the nearest community-based site or get more information about the department’s mobile unit.
Federally Qualified Health Centers
The department is providing test kits, lab access and equipment to four local Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) so they can expand their COVID-19 testing capacity. The centers and phone numbers people can call to set up testing appointments are:
Spring Branch Community Health Center, 713-462-6565
El Centro de Corazon, 713-660-1880
Avenue 360 Health and Wellness, 713-426-0027 and
Lone Star Circle of Care at the University of Houston, 877-596-6192.
FQHC patients pay what they can afford, based on income and family size, and are not denied services due to inability to pay or lack of insurance.
Stay Informed
Houstonians can visit HoustonEmergency.org/covid19 for more information about how and where to get tested, including an interactive map of public and private COVID-19 test sites.
COVID-19 resource and relief information is available at www.houstonrecovers.org/covid19.
Sunday, May 10, 2020
Rapid Response Jobs
https://www.response.indychamber.com/jobs Check your Chamber of Commerce in your city to see if there are similar links for your city matching those who lost jobs with those companies that are hiring.
Saturday, May 9, 2020
Tiktok on her Toes - Ballet TODAY at 2pm - American Ballet Theater Erica Lall Enjoy the Story ! Join Her on Instagram
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2020/05/06/tiktok-ing-on-her-toes-houston-native-ballerina-turns-to-social-media-after-covid-19-closes-curtains-on-nyc-performances/
KPRC2 Instagram and Erica Lall INSTAGRAM - Erica teaches ballet lessons and more -- go to the story at the link above (cut and paste!) 22 year old Houston native now at ABT!
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2020/05/06/tiktok-ing-on-her-toes-houston-native-ballerina-turns-to-social-media-after-covid-19-closes-curtains-on-nyc-performances/
erica_lall on Instagram- I'm following along! Long ago I took ballet! HaHa!
KPRC2 Instagram and Erica Lall INSTAGRAM - Erica teaches ballet lessons and more -- go to the story at the link above (cut and paste!) 22 year old Houston native now at ABT!
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2020/05/06/tiktok-ing-on-her-toes-houston-native-ballerina-turns-to-social-media-after-covid-19-closes-curtains-on-nyc-performances/
erica_lall on Instagram- I'm following along! Long ago I took ballet! HaHa!
"Becoming" Documentary on Netflix Recommended by Efamily Member Gwendolyn McAfee
My niece Gwendolyn McAfee, (shout out to a PV senior and member of the efamily) sends me recommendations for blog, especially moving documentaries or stories. She's asked me to share that the Michelle Obama Documentary based on her book of the same name is/will be worth watching! Thanks Gwen!
Rent Relief - article by Efamily member and Realtor Sabrina Guillory
Time sensitive blog post re the $15 million Houston rent relief program. Copy and paste in your browser to get all the details on the Houston Rent Relief Program from efamily member Sabrina Guillory
https://www.har.com/agentblog/blogpost/sabrinatguillory/80957
They can also subscribe to my Real Estate website to get full access to premium content on nearby Listings, Property History Reports and more. www.har.com/sabrinatguillory
https://www.har.com/agentblog/blogpost/sabrinatguillory/80957
They can also subscribe to my Real Estate website to get full access to premium content on nearby Listings, Property History Reports and more. www.har.com/sabrinatguillory
Conronavirus Making Case Black Reparations - Sandy Darity and Kirsten Mullen
https://www.newsweek.com/coronavirus-making-case-black-reparations-clearer-ever-opinion-1501887
https://www.newsweek.com/coronavirus-making-case-black-reparations-clearer-ever-opinion-1501887
Good friends of mine - Sandy and Kirsten authored this article - there is more of a realization of how the Color of COVID is affecting the quality and quantity of US response.
For you students out there looking for a path check out these guys resumes ... Sandy, a Brown alum and Marshall Scholar at London School of Economics completed his PhD at MIT in 3 years! A prolific writer he also got tenure and a CHAIR by age 30! Professor at Duke and UNC simultaneously..
His wife Kirsten - PlanII UT equally brillant from architecture to ocean studies to journalism.. you get the picture..
Worth reading and celebrating one of their many articles that make a difference -- NY Times, Wash Post, are no stranger to these guys who also spent time at Stanford and UT in academia to name a few - leading economic associations and more. (that's off the top of my head!)
https://www.newsweek.com/coronavirus-making-case-black-reparations-clearer-ever-opinion-1501887
Good friends of mine - Sandy and Kirsten authored this article - there is more of a realization of how the Color of COVID is affecting the quality and quantity of US response.
For you students out there looking for a path check out these guys resumes ... Sandy, a Brown alum and Marshall Scholar at London School of Economics completed his PhD at MIT in 3 years! A prolific writer he also got tenure and a CHAIR by age 30! Professor at Duke and UNC simultaneously..
His wife Kirsten - PlanII UT equally brillant from architecture to ocean studies to journalism.. you get the picture..
Worth reading and celebrating one of their many articles that make a difference -- NY Times, Wash Post, are no stranger to these guys who also spent time at Stanford and UT in academia to name a few - leading economic associations and more. (that's off the top of my head!)
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Mayor Turner's Proposed Rental Relief Program
Houston City Council Approves Mayor Turner's Proposed Rental Relief Program
HOUSTON - Today, the Houston City Council approved a $15 million rent relief fund to help Houstonians make their payments amidst the COVID-19 public health crisis.
The money for the program will come from the federal CARES Act and will be administered by the local nonprofit BakerRipley.
“The program provides much-needed assistance for our residents. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected constituents economically, forcing many to make tough choices,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. “While this rent relief fund will help thousands of people, we know thousands more will need help. We are trying to do as much as we can with the little that we have.”
Beginning Thursday, May 7 at 10 a.m., landlords can begin enrolling on the program's website. The portal will open to tenants beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 13.
BakerRipley will provide up to $1,056 of rental assistance per month to qualified low-to-moderate income people who could not pay their April and/or May rent.
“BakerRipley is honored to continue our mission, with the City’s committed support, to meet the needs of some of our most vulnerable communities,” said Claudia Aguirre, BakerRipley President and CEO. “The BakerRipley Rental Assistance Program is a critical program for many neighbors who struggled before this crisis and have seen those struggles exacerbated in the face of COVID-19. Recovery starts now. It starts with each individual and organization across this region, doing their part to keep this city a welcoming center of opportunity. Thank you, Mayor Turner, for your continued leadership and work on behalf of this amazing and resilient City.”’
The landlords who agree to participate in the program will need to agree to certain terms:
Waive all late fees, penalties, and interest for the two months.
Allow tenants to enter a payment plan for any rent due in excess of $1,056.
Rescind any prior notice to vacate and halt any prior eviction proceedings for the two months.
Renters must meet the following requirements
Live inside the city of Houston
Be late on residential rental payments for either or both the months of April and May
Be current on their rent for all months prior to April 2020
Affirm that their inability to pay is due to financial hardship resulting from the economic impact of COVID-19
Have income less than 80% of the Area Median Income (approximately $40,000 for one person or $60,000 for a family of four) or qualify for one of the programs listed in the application (e.g. Medicaid, WIC, SNAP, Head Start, or VA Pension)
The Houston Apartment Association estimates the rent relief program will help thousands of workers who have been laid off because of business closures.
“On behalf of our members, our staff, and especially our residents, I want to thank Mayor Turner and council members for their leadership in creating this vital program,” said Clay Hicks, Houston Apartment Association president. “Many of the nearly one million Houstonians who live in apartments have been unable to work – some since mid-March. This rental assistance program will help thousands of Houston apartment residents get caught up with April and May rent. And, in turn, it will help apartment properties to maintain thousands of jobs, including the maintenance workers that keep our properties running, and pay their property taxes that fund our schoolteachers, police officers, and firefighters.”
The program is expected to help at least 6,818 households.
Contact:
Mary Benton
Director of Communications
Office: 832.393.0830
Mobile: 713.208.6229
Mary.Benton@houstontx.gov
Tejal Patel
Deputy Press Secretary
Office: 832.393.0808
Mobile: 832.459.9706
Tejal.Patel@houstontx.gov
HOUSTON - Today, the Houston City Council approved a $15 million rent relief fund to help Houstonians make their payments amidst the COVID-19 public health crisis.
The money for the program will come from the federal CARES Act and will be administered by the local nonprofit BakerRipley.
“The program provides much-needed assistance for our residents. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected constituents economically, forcing many to make tough choices,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. “While this rent relief fund will help thousands of people, we know thousands more will need help. We are trying to do as much as we can with the little that we have.”
Beginning Thursday, May 7 at 10 a.m., landlords can begin enrolling on the program's website. The portal will open to tenants beginning at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 13.
BakerRipley will provide up to $1,056 of rental assistance per month to qualified low-to-moderate income people who could not pay their April and/or May rent.
“BakerRipley is honored to continue our mission, with the City’s committed support, to meet the needs of some of our most vulnerable communities,” said Claudia Aguirre, BakerRipley President and CEO. “The BakerRipley Rental Assistance Program is a critical program for many neighbors who struggled before this crisis and have seen those struggles exacerbated in the face of COVID-19. Recovery starts now. It starts with each individual and organization across this region, doing their part to keep this city a welcoming center of opportunity. Thank you, Mayor Turner, for your continued leadership and work on behalf of this amazing and resilient City.”’
The landlords who agree to participate in the program will need to agree to certain terms:
Waive all late fees, penalties, and interest for the two months.
Allow tenants to enter a payment plan for any rent due in excess of $1,056.
Rescind any prior notice to vacate and halt any prior eviction proceedings for the two months.
Renters must meet the following requirements
Live inside the city of Houston
Be late on residential rental payments for either or both the months of April and May
Be current on their rent for all months prior to April 2020
Affirm that their inability to pay is due to financial hardship resulting from the economic impact of COVID-19
Have income less than 80% of the Area Median Income (approximately $40,000 for one person or $60,000 for a family of four) or qualify for one of the programs listed in the application (e.g. Medicaid, WIC, SNAP, Head Start, or VA Pension)
The Houston Apartment Association estimates the rent relief program will help thousands of workers who have been laid off because of business closures.
“On behalf of our members, our staff, and especially our residents, I want to thank Mayor Turner and council members for their leadership in creating this vital program,” said Clay Hicks, Houston Apartment Association president. “Many of the nearly one million Houstonians who live in apartments have been unable to work – some since mid-March. This rental assistance program will help thousands of Houston apartment residents get caught up with April and May rent. And, in turn, it will help apartment properties to maintain thousands of jobs, including the maintenance workers that keep our properties running, and pay their property taxes that fund our schoolteachers, police officers, and firefighters.”
The program is expected to help at least 6,818 households.
Contact:
Mary Benton
Director of Communications
Office: 832.393.0830
Mobile: 713.208.6229
Mary.Benton@houstontx.gov
Tejal Patel
Deputy Press Secretary
Office: 832.393.0808
Mobile: 832.459.9706
Tejal.Patel@houstontx.gov
Monday, May 4, 2020
INROADS - Internships THIS SUMMER
Still Looking For An Internship This Summer? http://www.inroads.org/apply/
You can apply now for Various Internship Positions with INROADS.
Accounting
Business Administration
Computer Science
Engineering
Finance
Government
Human Resources
Marketing
Nursing
Sales
AND MORE!
If you are a college student and you are still looking for some meaningful work for this upcoming summer, we invite you to take a look at these opportunities available to YOU! Join the INROADS Team to get the mentoring and internship experience you need for the career you want.
As an INROADS intern, you’ll have access to a dedicated team of trainers, mentors, and recruiters, all of whom willing to help you connect with your greatest goals for success. Eighty-two percent (82%) of INROADS interns that are graduating college seniors accept a job with their sponsoring company, and they’re already moving up the payscale when they sign that first offer.
Internships are going fast - especially for this year during these trying times - so do not hesitate and apply now to get considered before time and opportunity runs out!
Submit your information and resume to:
http://www.inroads.org/apply/.
This message is presented by: HBCUConnect.com
You can apply now for Various Internship Positions with INROADS.
Accounting
Business Administration
Computer Science
Engineering
Finance
Government
Human Resources
Marketing
Nursing
Sales
AND MORE!
If you are a college student and you are still looking for some meaningful work for this upcoming summer, we invite you to take a look at these opportunities available to YOU! Join the INROADS Team to get the mentoring and internship experience you need for the career you want.
As an INROADS intern, you’ll have access to a dedicated team of trainers, mentors, and recruiters, all of whom willing to help you connect with your greatest goals for success. Eighty-two percent (82%) of INROADS interns that are graduating college seniors accept a job with their sponsoring company, and they’re already moving up the payscale when they sign that first offer.
Internships are going fast - especially for this year during these trying times - so do not hesitate and apply now to get considered before time and opportunity runs out!
Submit your information and resume to:
http://www.inroads.org/apply/.
This message is presented by: HBCUConnect.com
Volunteer Opportunities with the Federal Government
https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/volunteers/ https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/volunteers/
Volunteers
Federal agencies and departments offer unpaid training opportunities to students in high school and college. These opportunities can provide work experience related to your academic program, while allowing you to explore career options, as well as develop your personal and professional skills. As a student volunteer, exposure to the Federal work environment allows you to learn about the missions and responsibilities of various Federal agencies and departments.
Eligibility
You are eligible to participate as a Student Volunteer if you are enrolled, at least half-time, in:
An accredited high school or trade school;
A technical or vocational school;
A junior or community college;
A four-year college or university; or
Any other accredited educational institution.
Duration
Student volunteer work may be performed during the school year and/or during summer or school vacation periods. The nature of your volunteer assignment as well as your weekly work schedule should be part of your work agreement. Volunteer work assignments typically have duration of 3 – 4 months.
How To Apply
If you are interested in becoming a student volunteer with the Federal Government:
Contact the Personnel/Human Resources Office at the Federal agency or department where you wish to work. Historically, the Departments of Defense (Army, Air Force and Navy), Commerce, Health and Human Services, Interior, Justice, State, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs have utilized the largest number of student volunteers. Telephone numbers for Federal agencies can be found in your telephone directory under “U.S. Government.”
Visit your school’s guidance office, career counseling, placement, or internship office for further information.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
Besides student volunteers, other volunteer opportunities are limited since Federal agencies are not allowed by law (section 1342 of title 31, United States Code) to accept volunteer service. The few exceptions are:
Employment in emergencies involving the protection of life or property;
Employment of assistants to handicapped employees;
Employment of experts and consultants; and
Employment of students to further their educational goals.
In addition, some Federal agencies, such as the National Park Service and the Forest Service, have specific authorities to accept unpaid services for specific jobs or functions. Individuals who are interested in volunteering their services to the Federal Government should contact the agency of most interest to inquire about specific opportunities.
Volunteers
Federal agencies and departments offer unpaid training opportunities to students in high school and college. These opportunities can provide work experience related to your academic program, while allowing you to explore career options, as well as develop your personal and professional skills. As a student volunteer, exposure to the Federal work environment allows you to learn about the missions and responsibilities of various Federal agencies and departments.
Eligibility
You are eligible to participate as a Student Volunteer if you are enrolled, at least half-time, in:
An accredited high school or trade school;
A technical or vocational school;
A junior or community college;
A four-year college or university; or
Any other accredited educational institution.
Duration
Student volunteer work may be performed during the school year and/or during summer or school vacation periods. The nature of your volunteer assignment as well as your weekly work schedule should be part of your work agreement. Volunteer work assignments typically have duration of 3 – 4 months.
How To Apply
If you are interested in becoming a student volunteer with the Federal Government:
Contact the Personnel/Human Resources Office at the Federal agency or department where you wish to work. Historically, the Departments of Defense (Army, Air Force and Navy), Commerce, Health and Human Services, Interior, Justice, State, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs have utilized the largest number of student volunteers. Telephone numbers for Federal agencies can be found in your telephone directory under “U.S. Government.”
Visit your school’s guidance office, career counseling, placement, or internship office for further information.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
Besides student volunteers, other volunteer opportunities are limited since Federal agencies are not allowed by law (section 1342 of title 31, United States Code) to accept volunteer service. The few exceptions are:
Employment in emergencies involving the protection of life or property;
Employment of assistants to handicapped employees;
Employment of experts and consultants; and
Employment of students to further their educational goals.
In addition, some Federal agencies, such as the National Park Service and the Forest Service, have specific authorities to accept unpaid services for specific jobs or functions. Individuals who are interested in volunteering their services to the Federal Government should contact the agency of most interest to inquire about specific opportunities.
Tell Your Story - Impacted by loss of insurance during COVID-19
National program reporter is seeking to interview individuals affected by loss of insurance during the current COVID-19 crisis. If you are willing to be interviewed text me at 713-304-3336 (Donna)
High School/College Student interested in the Health Care Field?
UTHealth welcomes visiting colleagues and students (minimum16 years old) from across the United States and around the world for research and educational collaboration, observation, and study.
Positions not available right now due to COVID-19. However, looks like a great program when the restrictions are lifted = https://www.uth.edu/evpara/otvs/ - check it out cut and paste link
https://www.uth.edu/evpara/otvs/
Positions not available right now due to COVID-19. However, looks like a great program when the restrictions are lifted = https://www.uth.edu/evpara/otvs/ - check it out cut and paste link
https://www.uth.edu/evpara/otvs/
Sunday, May 3, 2020
Who is Hiring Right now? Hundreds of Companies
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/heres-whos-hiring-right-now-andrew-seaman/
Copy and paste this link https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/heres-whos-hiring-right-now-andrew-seaman/
Copy and paste this link https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/heres-whos-hiring-right-now-andrew-seaman/
Saturday, May 2, 2020
$1000 Scholarship WASHINGTON/LINCOLN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF DALLAS DENNYSTINE JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
WASHINGTON/LINCOLN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF DALLAS
DENNYSTINE JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
2019-2020
The Washington/Lincoln Alumni Association of Dallas is a national non-profit association whose members are graduates and former students of the first two black high schools in Dallas, Texas, and others who are dedicated to the mission of the organization. WLAA Chapters are established in four major cities, including Houston, Texas. The mission of this group is three-fold:
To preserve the history of Booker T. Washington and Lincoln High Schools, in Dallas, Texas
To promote the importance of education for children.
To give back to our communities.
To accomplish these goals, the National Organization offers scholarships to students in those two high schools in Dallas in addition to scholarships that are administered through the four chapters.
As part of the Houston Chapter’s mission to promote the education of high school students, the organization initiated its local scholarship competition in 2006, open to students from three H.I.S.D. high schools: Madison, Yates, and Worthing. In 2007, the Dennystine Johnson Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the scholarship’s founder, Mrs. Johnson (now deceased). An esteemed Houston educator, Mrs. Johnson dedicated her life to the education of youth in the city of Houston. Mrs. Johnson was also President of the Houston Chapter of WLAA for twenty years. The scope of the scholarship competition has widened to include additional schools and churches.
THE AWARD
This year, the Houston Chapter will give $1000 scholarships from the Dennystine Johnson Memorial Fund to students to be used as financial support during their freshman year.
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
Eligible applicant must:
Be a graduating senior in good standing from one of an H.I.S.D. high school, or a
member of a “Founders Day Partner Church.”
Have a grade point average of 2.5 (78 / C Plus) or higher on a scale of 4.0 (100/A).
Show financial need.
Demonstrate character, personal merit and commitment. Merit is demonstrated through academic achievement, motivation to serve and succeed, leadership in school, and participation in extracurricular activities, civic organizations, or church.
Complete the WLAA Houston Chapter Scholarship Application Form.
Complete one (1) essay of approximately two pages. (See below for details.)
Complete one (1) list of activities and achievements. (See below for details.)
Provide High School Transcript, including the 2019 Fall Semester
Submit two (2) letters of recommendations from:
A high school official: principal, counselor, teacher or other staff member (should not be a relative).
A community member: pastor, civic leader, Sunday school teacher, mentor, or other (should not be a relative)
Provide proof of acceptance at an accredited college or university as a full-time student.
Attach a 3”x 5” color photograph.
A 3”x5” color cap and gown photograph will be required from selected scholarship recipient for use in the
National WLAA Scholarship Brochure. (WLAA may be able to assist with acquiring this photograph)
A note authorizing the use of the photo in WLAA Scholarship Brochure will also be required at that time.
Essay and List Details
Essay
In approximately two pages, discuss your dreams for the future. Describe your life as you envision it twenty years from now. What people, things, and accomplishments do you need to be successful? How does this scholarship fit in your plans for the future?
List
Submit a list no longer than one page, summarizing your hobbies, extra-curricular activities, and jobs, noting those in which leadership positions were held, including community service involvement.
Complete packets including the application and additional required documents must be submitted by the April 30, 2020 deadline. If you have questions, please call Karen Reese, Scholarship Chairperson at 713-417-8629.
DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY May 31, 2020.
Mail Scholarship Application Packet to:
Scholarship Committee
Washington/Lincoln Alumni Association of Dallas
Houston Chapter
1906 Nantucket Drive
Houston, TX 77057
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
2019-2020
Name _________________________________________________Date of Birth____________
Last First Middle
Home Address ______________________________________________ Zip Code__________
Telephone Number ( ) __________________Alternate Number( )____________________
High School Attending__________________________________________________________
Parent’s Name _____________________________ Address_____________________________
City _____________________________________Zip Code____________________________
Phone ( )_____________________Email_________________________________________
Occupation_______________________ Place of Employment___________________________
Parent's Name _____________________________Address_____________________________
City _____________________________________Zip Code____________________________
Phone ( )_____________________Email_________________________________________
Occupation ______________________Place of Employment ____________________________
Annual Income (combined, all sources) $ _______________ Number of Dependents _________
(Include yourself)
Grade Point Average_________ (4.0 Point Scale) SAT Scores ________ACT Scores_________
Academic Awards & Honors:
______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
I certify that the information contained in this document is true.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature Date
____________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature Date
DENNYSTINE JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
2019-2020
The Washington/Lincoln Alumni Association of Dallas is a national non-profit association whose members are graduates and former students of the first two black high schools in Dallas, Texas, and others who are dedicated to the mission of the organization. WLAA Chapters are established in four major cities, including Houston, Texas. The mission of this group is three-fold:
To preserve the history of Booker T. Washington and Lincoln High Schools, in Dallas, Texas
To promote the importance of education for children.
To give back to our communities.
To accomplish these goals, the National Organization offers scholarships to students in those two high schools in Dallas in addition to scholarships that are administered through the four chapters.
As part of the Houston Chapter’s mission to promote the education of high school students, the organization initiated its local scholarship competition in 2006, open to students from three H.I.S.D. high schools: Madison, Yates, and Worthing. In 2007, the Dennystine Johnson Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the scholarship’s founder, Mrs. Johnson (now deceased). An esteemed Houston educator, Mrs. Johnson dedicated her life to the education of youth in the city of Houston. Mrs. Johnson was also President of the Houston Chapter of WLAA for twenty years. The scope of the scholarship competition has widened to include additional schools and churches.
THE AWARD
This year, the Houston Chapter will give $1000 scholarships from the Dennystine Johnson Memorial Fund to students to be used as financial support during their freshman year.
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
Eligible applicant must:
Be a graduating senior in good standing from one of an H.I.S.D. high school, or a
member of a “Founders Day Partner Church.”
Have a grade point average of 2.5 (78 / C Plus) or higher on a scale of 4.0 (100/A).
Show financial need.
Demonstrate character, personal merit and commitment. Merit is demonstrated through academic achievement, motivation to serve and succeed, leadership in school, and participation in extracurricular activities, civic organizations, or church.
Complete the WLAA Houston Chapter Scholarship Application Form.
Complete one (1) essay of approximately two pages. (See below for details.)
Complete one (1) list of activities and achievements. (See below for details.)
Provide High School Transcript, including the 2019 Fall Semester
Submit two (2) letters of recommendations from:
A high school official: principal, counselor, teacher or other staff member (should not be a relative).
A community member: pastor, civic leader, Sunday school teacher, mentor, or other (should not be a relative)
Provide proof of acceptance at an accredited college or university as a full-time student.
Attach a 3”x 5” color photograph.
A 3”x5” color cap and gown photograph will be required from selected scholarship recipient for use in the
National WLAA Scholarship Brochure. (WLAA may be able to assist with acquiring this photograph)
A note authorizing the use of the photo in WLAA Scholarship Brochure will also be required at that time.
Essay and List Details
Essay
In approximately two pages, discuss your dreams for the future. Describe your life as you envision it twenty years from now. What people, things, and accomplishments do you need to be successful? How does this scholarship fit in your plans for the future?
List
Submit a list no longer than one page, summarizing your hobbies, extra-curricular activities, and jobs, noting those in which leadership positions were held, including community service involvement.
Complete packets including the application and additional required documents must be submitted by the April 30, 2020 deadline. If you have questions, please call Karen Reese, Scholarship Chairperson at 713-417-8629.
DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY May 31, 2020.
Mail Scholarship Application Packet to:
Scholarship Committee
Washington/Lincoln Alumni Association of Dallas
Houston Chapter
1906 Nantucket Drive
Houston, TX 77057
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
2019-2020
Name _________________________________________________Date of Birth____________
Last First Middle
Home Address ______________________________________________ Zip Code__________
Telephone Number ( ) __________________Alternate Number( )____________________
High School Attending__________________________________________________________
Parent’s Name _____________________________ Address_____________________________
City _____________________________________Zip Code____________________________
Phone ( )_____________________Email_________________________________________
Occupation_______________________ Place of Employment___________________________
Parent's Name _____________________________Address_____________________________
City _____________________________________Zip Code____________________________
Phone ( )_____________________Email_________________________________________
Occupation ______________________Place of Employment ____________________________
Annual Income (combined, all sources) $ _______________ Number of Dependents _________
(Include yourself)
Grade Point Average_________ (4.0 Point Scale) SAT Scores ________ACT Scores_________
Academic Awards & Honors:
______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
I certify that the information contained in this document is true.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature Date
____________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature Date
Host a Zoom Meeting Step by Step Instructions Tutorial
https://oit.colorado.edu/tutorial/zoom-host-meeting-and-invite-participants -
cut and paste in your browser
Very Easy step by step instructions at the site abpve. Also at the zoom site it is pretty intuitive. You can participate on a Zoom call by phone or computer.
Physically Distant but Socially Connected. Check on each other - Free APP to download. Facetime and Zoom call friends and family and check-in!
cut and paste in your browser
Very Easy step by step instructions at the site abpve. Also at the zoom site it is pretty intuitive. You can participate on a Zoom call by phone or computer.
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Artificial intelligence might feel like something from the future, but many federal civilian and defense agencies have already integrated this technology into their plans for mission delivery.
Leveraging AI in government operations promises to increase speed, efficiency and analytical power; it even has the capability to strengthen the security of data and critical infrastructure.
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