Waxahachie, TX 75165 FAX: 972.935.9176
PO Box 1720
Weatherford, TX 76086
E-Mail: casemanager3@aidsresources.com
Web Site: www.aidsresources.com
LOCAL CONTACT: Sheryl Braun, Case Manager
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Brad Ward
HOURS & LOCATION: M - Th, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE: Serving Ellis and Navarro Counties
BILINGUAL: Yes
FUNDING: Ryan White CARE Act - Texas Department of Health
FUNDRAISER: Walk of the West/Red Ribbon 5K Run
SERVICES: Provide Case Management, Transportation, Nutrition and Medical Services to people living with HIV/AIDS. ARRT also provides free HIV testing and education.
AIDS SERVICES OF NORTH TEXAS 972.722.1695
3506 Texas St. 800.339.2437
Greenville, TX 75401 FAX: 903.455.3737
Web Site: www.aidsntx.org
LOCAL CONTACT: Tam Vo, Case Manager
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Dr. Ronald Aldridge
HOURS & LOCATION:
HIV Clinic Services: Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon by appointment at Rockwall Area Healthcare and Tuesday by appointment at Plano Address; Wednesday by appt. in Greenville
HIV Support Services: M - F, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Greenville; Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at Rockwall Area Healthcare
HOW TO CONTACT: Call to schedule appointment.
INTAKE PROCEDURES: Clients must do intake with case manager for all services.
GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE: Denton, Collin, Hunt, Rockwall, Kaufman & N. Dallas Counties
BILINGUAL: Spanish
FUNDING: Ryan White CARE Act, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS, Texas Dept. of Health, foundation and corporate grants, private contributions and fundraising
SERVICES: HIV primary care, case management, counseling, support groups, transportation, nutrition center, rent/utility assistance, insurance assistance, prescription assistance, wellness education and volunteer services.
AL-ANON 469.698.2200
Lake Pointe Church
701 E I-30
Rockwall, TX 75087
CONTACT: Darla at Lake Pointe Church
MEETINGS: Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p m. Room A 145 at Lake Pointe Baptist Church
SERVICES: To help friends and families of alcoholics, by practicing the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, and giving comfort to families of alcoholics.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 214.887.6699
6162 East Mockingbird Lane FAX: 214-887-0443
Suite 213
Dallas, TX 75214
ROCKWALL 972.722.9837
213 Rusk, Rockwall
12:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday
6:00 p.m. Monday - Sunday
8:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday
11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. on Sunday
ROWLETT (non-smoking only) 972.412.7943
4501 Rowlett Road, Ste. 107 A, Rowlett
9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Saturday, women only
11:00 a.m. Sunday
12:00 p.m. Monday – Friday
6:00 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:00 p.m. Monday - Sunday
SERVICES: Information and counseling on Alcoholics
Anonymous programs, Al-Anon meetings available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 pm. - 9:00 p.m. Al-Ateen meetings also available.
ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS, ROCKWALL 972.771.4397
PO Box 2004
Rockwall, TX 75087
WEBSITE: www.rockwallarts.org
LOCAL CONTACT: Joetta Welch Currie
BOARD PRESIDENT: Joetta Welch Currie
PRESIDENT ELECT: Carolyn Holt
FUNDING: Membership dues, city funding, corporate/private grants
FUNDRAISER: Annual “The Celebrity Arts Auction”
SERVICES: A non-profit corporation created to support and promote cultural, visual and performing arts in the Rockwall area including the planning and development of an area cultural and performing arts center. Includes The Youth ArtReach Grant Program, The Open Door Grant Program, The Regional Juried Art Show, Artist in Residence Program, Art in Public Places Program, Performance in Public Places Program and the Celebrity Art Auction.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, District 14 214.819.1200
8900 Carpenter Freeway 800.ACS.2345
Dallas, TX 75247 FAX: 214.631.3869
WEBSITE: www.cancer.org
E-mail: bratclif@cancer.org
LOCAL CONTACT: Bobby Montgomery, President Rockwall/Rowlett Unit: 972.412.3268
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Brenda Ratcliff
HOURS: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
MEETINGS: call Bobby for meeting times
FUNDING: Public sources, donations, memorials, special events, corporate and major gifts, wills and estate gifts.
SERVICES: Free service to cancer patients and families (equipment, counseling, gift items, support groups). Free educational materials to community and schools (videos, literature, posters). Smoking cessation programs and Spanish materials. There are no eligibility requirements for most services and no fees for services or materials. I Can Cope: Support Group for cancer patients and their loved ones. Road to Recovery: Team Leader Dee Evans.
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION 214.748.7212
1615 Stemmons Freeway FAX: 214.748.1307
PO Box 568806
Dallas, TX 75356-8806
WEB SITE: www.americanheart.org/tx
LOCAL CONTACT: Maria Schmitz, District V.P.
HOURS: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE: Dallas and outlying areas
BILINGUAL: Spanish
FUNDING: Donations from individuals, foundations and corporations
SERVICES: Conducts public education, offers CPR and CPR instructor training, assists in setting up blood pressure screening, supports cardiovascular and stroke research.
AMERICAN LEGION 972.771.5112
Terry Fisher Post 0117
PO Box 821
Rockwall, TX 75087
LOCAL CONTACT: Don Schrader, Commander
MEETINGS: 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m., Harry Meyers Park Community Center, 815 E Washington, Rockwall
FUNDING: Interest from C.D.
SERVICES: Put out flags on square and memorial signs in cemeteries; sponsor of Boys and Girls State; distribute Thanksgiving Baskets to needy; intercession with Veterans Administration.
AMERICAN RED CROSS 24 HR: 214.678.4800
4800 Harry Hines Blvd FAX: 214.678.4553
Dallas TX 75235
E-mail: arc@redcrossdallas.org
WEBSITE: dallas.redcross.org
LOCAL CONTACT: Cheryl Sutterfield, CEO
CHAPTER HOURS: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p. Friday - Saturday
HOW TO CONTACT: Call 214-678-4800 or e-mail csutterfield@redcrossdallas.org.
GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE: Dallas, Denton, Rockwall, Ellis, Kaufman, Rains & Van Zandt Counties
BILINGUAL: Spanish
FUNDING: United Way and public donations
FUNDRAISER: “Swing for Relief” Golf Tournament and Dallas Mardi Gras
SERVICES: Disaster relief, service to military families, international social services, health & safety programs, youth programs & volunteer opportunities.
Disaster Services: 24 Hour coverage to provide food,
clothing, shelter and essential household items to area
disaster victims.
Health and Safety Services: provides training in first aid, CPR, water safety.
AMICA 972.771.4463
PO Box 2521
Rockwall, TX 75087
LOCAL CONTACT: Diedra Dixon, President
MEETINGS: 3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m. of each month at various locations
FUNDRAISER: Fall Gala, November
SERVICES: AMICA is a sorority emphasizing sisterhood. Membership is sponsored. Provides scholarship assistance
to Rockwall High School students and gives to local charities.
ASSISTANCE CENTER OF COLLIN COUNTY 972.422.1850
900 18th Street 800.725.4936
Plano, TX 75074 FAX: 972.422.1855
WEBSITE: www.assistancecenter.org
EMAIL: info@assistancecenter.org
LOCAL CONTACT: Jackie Hall, Executive Director
HOURS: phone: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday;
walk-in: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE: I & R - no limit;
emergency services - South Collin County
BILINGUAL: Spanish
FUNDING: United Way, contributions, City of Plano
SERVICES: Provides information about and referrals to
social services for residents of Collin County. Maintains files on community resources. Contact agency for emergency food, clothing and financial assistance. Publishes Collin County Cares, A Directory of Human Services Connecting People and Their Needs. State designated I&R Community Information Center of Collin County.
BETA SIGMA PHI 972.772.4467
c/o Jeanne Carmichael
PO Box 244
Fate, TX 75132
LOCAL CONTACT: Jeanne Carmichael, Treasurer
PRESIDENT: Ann Bullard
MEETINGS: 2nd & 4th Mon. , 7:00 p.m., members’ homes
SERVICES: International women’s sorority of sponsored membership. Cultural, social and service organization founded in Rockwall in 1981. Provides funding to local charitable organizations and schools.
BETTY FORD CENTER FIVE STAR KIDS PROGRAM 972.753.0552
1320 Greenway Drive, Suite 105 METRO: 972.751.0363
Irving, TX 75038 FAX: 972.753.0001
E-MAIL: pnewton@bettyfordcenter.org
WEB SITE: www.bettyfordcenter.org
CONTACT: Pam Newton, Coordinator
GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE: DFW Area
MEETINGS: Various locations throughout DFW
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 7 to 12 years old
FUNDING: Foundations, Alumni, self-pay
SERVICES: Support/educational program for children ages 7 – 12 year olds who have been impacted by a loved one’s addiction to alcohol and/or other drugs.
BILINGUAL: Spanish
THE BLUE PEGASUS FOUNDATION 972.771.1196
P.O. Box 2139 FAX: 972.771.7212
Rockwall, TX 75087-2139
E-MAIL: bluepegasus@sbcglobal.net
WEB SITE: www.cruiserockwall.com
LOCAL CONTACT: Peg Pannell Smith, Chairman
GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE: Rockwall Area
FUNDING: Private donations and city grants
FUNDRAISER: “Cruise ‘n’ Blues” Collector Car Festival
SERVICES: Charitable foundation for children’s charities and special needs.
BOURN AVENUE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. 972.771.0543
PO Box 1731
Rockwall, TX 75087
LOCAL CONTACT: Ethel Jean Allen, 972.771.0543
PRESIDENT: Brenda Denson-Prince, 972.524.8816
MEETINGS: Meetings are currently held the 4th Saturday, at the home of Ethel Jean Allen, 711 Sherman St., Rockwall
SERVICES: Annual scholarship available to graduating high school seniors. Apply thru school counselor or contact organization representative.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 214.902.6736
Circle Ten Council FAX: 214.902.6789
8605 Harry Hines
Dallas, TX 75235
E-mail: glgarza@juno.com
LOCAL CONTACT: Gary Garza, District Director, Voice mail 214.902.6736
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: William C. Gamble
GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE: 12 county area
BILINGUAL: Yes
FUNDING: United Way, Friends of Scouting Campaign
FUNDRAISER: Friends of Scouting Campaign, popcorn sale, Scout Show
SERVICES: Educational programs, character building, citizenship training & physical fitness. Tiger cubs, boys 6-7 (1st grade), Cub Scouts, boys 7-10 (beginning 2nd grade), Boy Scouts, boys 10 -18 (completed 5th grade).
BUCKNER CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES 214.319.3426
5200 South Buckner Blvd FAX: 214.319.3459
Dallas, TX 75227
E-mail: jjones@buckner.org
Web Site: www.buckner.org
LOCAL CONTACT: Jeff Jones, Director of Counseling Services
ADMINISTRATOR: JoAnn Cole
MAIN INTAKE: Jim Chupa, 214.312.4518
COUNSELING INTAKE: Terry Swift, 214.321.4556
GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE: Dallas, Rockwall, Collin, Tarrant, Ellis, Hunt and Kaufmann Counties
BILINGUAL: Minimal Spanish
FUNDING: Private individuals, partnerships, churches, state contracts, NORTHSTAR, CHIP, some private insurance, and sliding fee scale.
SERVICES: Intensive home-based services and counseling, job readiness, technology training, case management and counseling for at-risk-children and youth, long term residential care and foster care, short term residential care, emergency shelter, crisis relief and after school programs.
CARING FOR DEPENDENT FAMILY 469.698.2200
A program of Lake Pointe Church
701 E I-30
Rockwall, TX 75087
LOCAL CONTACT: Darla at Lake Pointe Church
MEETINGS: 1st Sunday of each monthThursday, 7:00 p.m., Lake Pointe Church C200, building located on south side of church
SERVICES: Christ-centered 12 Step Recovery Program; 7:00 p.m. – praise and worship, 8:00 p.m. – support groups and open 12 Step discussion, 9:00 p.m. fellowship.
CASA OF ROCKWALL COUNTY 972.772.5858
Court Appointed Special Advocates FAX: 972.772.9399
PO Box 414
Rockwall, TX 75087-0414
E-mail: casa@rockwall.net
LOCAL CONTACT: Connie Stanley, Case Coordinator
HOURS: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
HOW TO CONTACT: Call for appointment
GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE: Rockwall County
FUNDING: CASA of Texas Grant, United Way Venture grants and private donations; Victims of Crime Act Grant
FUNDRAISER: Annual round-up event
SERVICES: The Court Appointed Special Advocates Program of Rockwall County is established to advocate for abused, neglected and exploited children through the use of trained community volunteers. The volunteers serve as the eyes and ears of the court in investigating, monitoring and reporting on behalf of children in juvenile dependency proceedings. CASA of Rockwall County further supports the development, growth and continuation of programs designed to prevent abuse or trauma to children in the community. CASA volunteers and other team members are available to present training about child abuse and how to report it.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY 469.698.2200
A program of Lake Pointe Church
701 E I-30
Rockwall, TX 75087
LOCAL CONTACT: Darla at Lake Pointe Church
MEETINGS: Thursday, 7:00 p.m., Lake Pointe Church C100, building located on south side of church
SERVICES: Christ-centered 12 Step Recovery Program; 7:00 p.m. – praise and worship, 8:00 p.m. – support groups and open 12 Step discussion, 9:00 p.m. fellowship.
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVIES
See Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS 972.722.6976
A program of the Texas Department of Health FAX: 972.771.3080
102 S First St, Suite A
Rockwall, TX 75087
LOCAL CONTACT: Jan Evans, Social Worker
EMAIL: jan.evans@tdh.state.tx.us
HOURS: 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
HOW TO CONTACT: Call for application; If assistance is needed to complete application, request a caseworker visit
GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE: Rockwall, Fannin, Hunt and Kaufman Counties; also, Rowlett, Mesquite and Garland
FUNDING: Texas Department of Health
SERVICES: Offers case management services for children on SSI, CSHCN (children with special health care needs) or on Medicaid who are medically fragile, complex or at risk medically. Eligibility: CF at any age and children under 21 with an income 200% below the poverty level.
BILINGUAL: Spanish
CIVIL AIR PATROL 972.429.0020
Lakeshore Squadron 214.707.8111
PO Box 855
Rockwall TX 75087
E-mail: bobw@wans.net
National HQ Web Site: www.capnhq.gov
LOCAL CONTACT: MAJ Bob Wieneke, 972.429.0020, or LTC Gary Blair, 972.412.1665
MEETINGS: Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Rockwall Airport
Main Terminal, 972.771.0151
SERVICES: Air Search & Rescue, Disaster Relief, Medical Transport. Programs for teens 12-18 yrs: Aerospace, Life Skills, Aviation, Orienteering, First Aid/CPR, Military Customs & Courtesy, Radio Communications & more.
COMMUNITY RESOURCE COORDINATION GROUP 972.771.4357
Robert D. Reeves Social Service Center FAX: 972.772.1835
102 S First Street
Rockwall, TX 75087
LOCAL CONTACT: Christine Goggins, Coordinator
CHAIR: Sandra Shields, RN, LMSW-ACP, 972.772.4006
MEETINGS: 2nd Mon. monthly, 11:30 p.m., Rockwall County Helping Hands conference room
GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE: Rockwall County
FUNDING: Representatives commit agency resources to serve the needs of children
SERVICES: Interagency staffing coordinates services for children and youth with multiple service needs. Local participants include: TX Dept. of Mental Health Mental Retardation, TX Dept. of Protective & Regulatory Services, Juvenile Probation, TX Dept. of Human Services, TX Youth Commission, Commission for the Blind, RISD, Royse City ISD, CASA, Rockwall County Helping Hands, TX. Dept. of Health, Phoenix House, Region 10 ESC, Region 10 Head Start, Rockwall Area Healthcare, Inc., Early Childhood Intervention, Dallas Area NorthSTAR, Buckner Children and Family Services, Value Option, private mental health providers and local law enforcement agencies.
COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. 903.872.2401
200 S 7th Street 800.831.9929
Corsicana, TX 75151 FAX: 903.872.0254
LOCAL CONTACT: Annie Garcia, Outreach
Coordinator
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Jerome Vacek
HOURS: 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Friday, Reeves Social Service Center, 102 S First Street, Rockwall
HOW TO CONTACT: Walk in for application and interview with Outreach Coordinator, Reeves Social Service Center
GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE: 10 county area
FUNDING: State and Federal funds
SERVICES: Energy assistance. Administers federal allocations for energy related crisis or energy related emergencies. Eligibility: must be below the poverty line established by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Poverty Income Guidelines.
Food Stamp Education and Outreach: New program for 2001
Self-sufficiency: Program funding for skill training, self-employment opportunities, test fees, etc.
Weatherisation Program: Provides home repair to save energy costs, (window replacement, roof patching, door weather stripping, etc.) labor and materials provided. Priority given to the elderly, disabled and families of five or more.
THE CONNECTION PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM 972.771.7740
3720 O’Neal St 877.722.3111
Greenville, TX 75401 FAX: 903.454.4150
E-mail: hccoatm@pulse.net
LOCAL CONTACT: Transportation Manager 903.454.1444 ext. 2
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Sally Chavarria
HOURS: 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
HOW TO CONTACT: Call 1.877.722.3111 ext. 10
GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE: Rockwall County
BILINGUAL: Yes
FUNDING: Federal, state and local funds; donations
SERVICES: Rockwall County transportation 7:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE 888.843.2227
3960 Broadway Blvd., Suite 115
Garland, TX 75043
WEB SiITE: www.cccs.net
LOCAL CONTACT: Debra Fricke, Branch Manager
HOURS: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
SERVICES: Advice on budgeting and money management for persons with debt problems. In acute cases develops plan for orderly liquidation with cooperation of creditors. No fee counseling, small fee for debt liquidation.
CROSSROADS COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL 903.455.5438
AND DRUG ABUSE FAX: 903.455.5472
2612 Jordan
PO Box 611
Greenville, TX 75403-0611
LOCAL CONTACT: Susan Roberts, Executive Director
HOURS: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday; Groups are held in the evening and individual appointments can be scheduled for evening hours. School based services also available.
HOW TO CONTACT: Self-referrals, call
GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE: Hunt, Rockwall and Kaufman Counties
FUNDING: TDCJ, NorthSTAR, Federal Probation, United Way;
FUNDRAISER: ‘An Evening with Neil Sperry’
SERVICES: School based prevention programs; screening, assessment and referral; outpatient treatment; individual and group counseling; Anger Management; state approved DWI Repeat Offender, MIP (Minors In Possession) Alcohol Awareness; Tobacco Awareness; 1st Offenders Youth; Drug Education classes.
DELTA KAPPA GAMMA 972.771.6506
Lambda Upsilon Chapter
10 Northcrest Cr
Rockwall, TX 75087-8302
LOCAL CONTACT: Dorothy Hunger, President
MEETINGS: September - May on 1st Monday or 1st Saturday, 4:30 p.m., location varies
GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE: Delta Kappa Gamma-International Chapter-Rockwall County
FUNDING: Dues
SERVICES: Society of persons who have been in the field
of education for three years prior to being invited into membership. The purpose of the organization is to promote excellence in education and unite women educators. Provides a professional education scholarship for educator attending graduate school. Also, provides some funding for local charitable efforts.
EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION PROGRAM (ECI) 972.722.7016
PO Box 2244 FAX: 972.722.7076
Rockwall, TX 75087
E-mail: ecirockwall@lifepathsystems.org
LOCAL CONTACT: Rhonda Plunkett, Social Worker
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Jan Finch
HOW TO CONTACT: Parent or referral source can call for appointment
GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE: Rockwall and Kaufman Counties
BILINGUAL: Yes
FUNDING: State and Federal funds
SERVICES: Early intervention services for families of children with special needs, developmental delays from birth to three years of age. Provides in home services, assessments and parent training. Team members include: speech therapist, occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers, teachers and early intervention specialists. There are no income guidelines or charges to families, but insurance and Medicaid may be billed.
EXPERIENCE WORKS, INC. 254.776.4081
PO Box 7898 FAX: 254.776.8690
Waco, TX 76714-7898
LOCAL CONTACT: Guy Rushin, Field Coordinator 903.438.1214
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Diane Cowan
HOW TO CONTACT: Call 903.438.1214
FUNDING: Dept. of Labor, Title V of older Americans Act
SERVICES: Job training and placement.
FRIENDS OF THE ROCKWALL 972.882.0340
COUNTY LIBRARY FAX: 972.882.0347
PO Box 1371
Rockwall, TX 75087
PRESIDENT: Nancy Beaty 972.771.6474
LIBRARIAN: Kathy Melston
MEETINGS: Several meetings open to the public
December 10, 2002 @ 11:30 a.m., February 11, 2003 @ 10:00 a.m., April 8, 2003 @ 10:00 a.m. and May 13, 2003 @ 11:30 a.m. at the Rotary Hall
FUNDING: Membership dues and the following events: Lunch Basket events held 3 times a year; Pumpkin Patch (October); Taste Test (June) and Annual Book Sale, (May)
SERVICES: Promotes the interest and welfare of the Rockwall County Public Library.
GLEN OAKS HOSPITAL 903.454.6000
301 E Division 800.443.1109
Greenville, TX 75402-4199 FAX: 903.455.7980
E-mail: glenoaks@koyote.com
Web Site: www.glenoakshospital.com
LOCAL CONTACT: John Baker, CEO/Managing Director
HOURS: 24 Hour care and admission process
GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE: Regional
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 4 years and above
BILINGUAL: English/Spanish
FUNDING: Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, NorthSTAR, self pay
SERVICES: Inpatient acute car for children, adolescents and adults; Crisis stabilization and treatment for behavioral healthcare; Partial hospitalization and outpatient services for children, adolescent, and adults.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, 972.771.6909
ROCKWALL AREA FAX: 972.722.1835
Reeves Social Service Center
PO Box 4
102 S First Street
Rockwall, TX 75087
LOCAL CONTACT: John Kirkland, President
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR: Mary McClure
MEETINGS: 3rd Thursday of each month, call for location
HOURS: Call office for appointment
HOW TO CONTACT: Come by office to pick-up applications
GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE: Rockwall County
FUNDING: Private donations
SERVICES: Builds homes and provides no interest mortgage to eligible working families.
HEAD START PROGRAM 972.348.1600
Region 10 Education Service Ctr. FAX: 972.761.9665
400 E Spring Valley
PO Box 831300
Richardson, TX 75083-1300
Email: kitel@esc10.enet10.net
Web Site: www.ednet10.net
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Dr. Joe Farmer
LOCAL CONTACT: Rockwall ISD: Janet Reeves; Royse City ISD: Deanna Parks
Rockwall Head Start Centers
Dobbs Elementary: 972.771.1143
101 South Clark FAX: 972.772.1145
Rockwall, TX 75087
Rochelle Elementary: 972.772.2074
899 Tubbs Road FAX: 972.772.0829
Rockwall, TX 75087
Royse City Head Start Center
Browning Primary School 972.636.2581
P.O. Box 479 FAX: 972.635.2538
516 Jones Street
Royce City, TX 75189
Early Head Start Center
Dobbs Elementary 972.771.1143
101 South Clark FAX: 972.772.1145
Rockwall, TX 75087
HOW TO CONTACT: Come by office to pick-up application
GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE: Rockwall, Collin, Ellis, Grayson and Kaufman Counties
BILINGUAL: Yes
FUNDING: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
SERVICES: Head Start provides eligible preschool children from primarily low income families a comprehensive program to meet their educational, emotional, social, nutritional and psychological needs. Children attend classes in a developmentally appropriate setting. Parent involvement is encouraged. Head Start works with families of enrolled children to assist them in determining their social service needs and helps them access the services within the community. Children with disabilities are welcome in Head Start.
HELPING HANDS OF ENNIS 972.875.0218
PO Box 472 FAX: 972.875.9449
2507 Park St
Ennis, TX 75120
E-mail: wesleymamajo@aol.com
LOCAL CONTACT: Rose Cervantes, Program Director
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Jo Wesley
HOURS/MEETINGS: M - F, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE: East Ellis County
BILINGUAL: Yes
FUNDRAISER: Taste of Ennis
FUNDING: United Way; business and private donations
SERVICES: Assistance with Information & Referral, rent, utilities and food.
HICKORY HILL APARTMENTS 972.635.0040
350 N Hickory Hill Road 972.635.9786
Royse City, TX 75189
LOCAL CONTACT: Pete Funderburk, Manager
HOURS: Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
FUNDING: Financed by Farmers Home. Privately owned.
SERVICES: Rent for 24 units based on tenants’ income. Rent range - $277 - 350. Rent subject to change as of 1/1/2002.
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF 972.771.0211
ROCKWALL FAX: 972.722.0124
100 Lake Meadows
Rockwall, TX 75087
LOCAL CONTACT: Tony Rios, Executive Director
HOURS: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
HOW TO CONTACT: Apply in person at office
GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE: City of Rockwall
BILINGUAL: Yes
FUNDING: Federal grants
SERVICES: Public housing in Rockwall for low and moderate income families.
HUBBARD CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES 972.772.7692
PO Box 621
Rockwall, TX 75087
WEB SITE: www.hubbard.active.com
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: Michele McDonald
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR: Shawn Alis Cusato
GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE: Lake Ray Hubbard area
FUNDING: Private individual and corporate donations, subscriptions, program advertising, Wine Tasting at Culpepper’s Cattle Co. (Sunday, February 2, 2003)
SERVICES: Professionally performed chamber music. Six concerts per year with a wide variety of style, period and instrumental programming with at least one program per season offering special youth appeal. Offers adult, senior and youth/student subscriptions.