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We are excited to introduce you to Making It Happen Together, Tejano Center’s bi-monthly newsletter!  🎉 

As a valued part of our GRADcafé community, we are thrilled to extend our connection by sharing a wider range of resources and services offered by Tejano Center. From college and career guidance to family support programs, housing assistance, health equity initiatives, and more, this newsletter is designed to keep you informed about opportunities that could benefit you, your friends, and your neighbors.

Together, we’re making a difference in our community—stay tuned for updates, events, and ways to get involved!

🎓 2025–26 FAFSA & TASFA: 

Get ready to take the next step in your education!

Have you completed your 2025-2026 FAFSA or TASFA? There is still time! Please stop by one of our GRADcafé locations to complete your application before the Texas Priority Deadline on February 15, 2025. 

💡 Don’t miss out on financial aid opportunities—visit GRADcafé today and get started! 💼✨

GRADcafé Scholarship Corner🎓✨

Explore scholarships that can help fund your education! Click the buttons below for more information and start applying today. 💰📚

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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship

Deadline: January 31, 2025

MexiDreams Scholarship

Deadline: February 13, 2025

2025 Hispanic Scholarship Fund Program Application Scholarship

Deadline: February 15, 2025

George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: February 16, 2025 by 4:00 pm

🦋 Save the NEW Date: 6th Annual State of the Center Luncheon 🦋

"Butterflies in Bloom: Growing Bright Futures Through

Early Education"

Join us on our new date, Friday, April 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM for a morning of inspiration at the Bayou City Event Center!

Together, let’s celebrate the transformative power of early education in shaping bright futures. 🌟

📍 Bayou City Event Center

9401 Knight Rd, Houston, TX 77045

School Market Food Distribution Schedule

RYSS ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN

FOR 2025 - 2026!

Start with us! Grow with us!

CAMPUSES

1. BRYSS Academy (Brownsville, Grades Pre-K3 - 10)
2. Leonel Castillo STEM Early Childhood Academy (Houston, Pre-K3 - Kinder)
3. PSTEM Academy (Houston, Grades Pre-K3 - 5)
4. North East STEM Academy (Houston, Grades 6 - 8)
5. Early College STEM Academy (Houston, Grades 6 - 8)
6. Early College T-STEM Academy (Houston, Grades 9 - 12)
7. RYSS STEM Academy Pasadena (Pasadena, Grades Pre-K3 - 6) 

Tejano Center & RYSS are hiring!

TEEN HEALTH CLINIC

NO COST HEALTHCARE FOR YOUTH 13-24 YEARS OF AGE

OPEN: Monday - Friday

HOURS: 8 AM TO 4:30 PM

PHONE: 713-640-3730

WHERE: Tejano Center for Community Concerns

2950 Broadway St. Houston TX 77017

A RESOURCE FOR THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE

Participate in the Familias Unidas Study 📝

The University of Houston is exploring how stress impacts Latino children and families. Complete a brief survey and receive a $20 gift card, plus free mental health resources.

Available in English and Spanish.

Click below to learn more!

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Participe en el Estudio Familias Unidas 📝

La Universidad de Houston está investigando cómo el estrés impacta a los niños y familias latinas. Complete un breve cuestionario y reciba una tarjeta de regalo de $20, además de recursos gratuitos sobre salud mental.

Disponible en inglés y español.

¡Haga clic abajo para más información!

Looking to achieve your higher education goals? 🌟

Check out HCC Online College, a flexible and accessible option for pursuing programs in General Studies, Business, and Teaching.

Click the button below for more information!

Baker Ripley - TAX PREPARATION SERVICES

AND ITIN APPLICATIONS AND RENEWALS!

We are grateful for our community, business, and corporate partners. With your financial support, our Tejano Center programs are fulfilling our mission of empowering lives. Together we are having a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families throughout the Houston area. Thank you! 🤍

We are Making It Happen Together with your support!