Hi Community Resource Centers,

Happy Fall!

It’s been a long, hot summer, and we are ready for cooler temperatures. Pumpkin spice is in the air and scarecrows, pumpkin patches, and spooky creatures are beginning to appear on porches and in businesses. We at CRCTX enjoy all the fun fall activities our community’s put-on, and often join in with games and prizes. As members of our communities, we try our utmost to embody our motto, “We are a FORCE for good.” FORCE=Faith-driven, Open-hearted, Reachable, Committed, and Encouraging. As the weather begins to turn colder, we intend to heat up our activity to better prepare our clients for the Texas winter.

Autumn whispered to the wind, “I fall; but always rise again.” Angie Wieland-Crosby

Sincerely,

Dawn Capra

Site Director

Community Resource Centers of Texas, Inc.

dcapra@crctx.org

PAST EVENT: MARIGOLD FESTIVAL + TRUNK-OR-TREAT

Our Blanco County Site Director, Dawn Capra and Site Coordinator, Alyce Sierra, attended the Marigold Festival this year. They had a wonderful time getting to know the community and sharing the resources we have available to them. They also attended a trunk-or-treat in Johnson City the next day where they were able to pass out candy and CRC goodies.

Dawn also attended the Community Block Party in Johnson City where kids were able to climb fire trucks, go into ambulances, and talk to police officers. We shared a table with the new Veterans Services Officer, Wendy Strunk. We love getting out in the community and look forward to participating again next year!

MEDICARE 101 CLASS - NOVEMBER 14, 2022

We have a Medicare class at our Blanco County CRC Monday, November 14, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Steve Tatro with Retirement Resources will be will be discussing Medicare options available and can answer any questions you may have about offerings. He will be hosting additional sessions at our other CRCTX sites as well. For more information, please contact Steve Tatro at swtatro@gmail.com. This is open to the public, so please share!

WELCOMING NEW PARTICIPATING AGENCY: BRAVE ALLIANCE!

We will have a new agency coming onboard at our CRC called the Brave Alliance. Blanco County will have one of the few SAFE/SANE programs operating in the area. Our location will be accessible to all counties in the Hill Country. Victims will not have to be transported to Austin or San Antonio in order to undergo a SAFE exam. The Brave Alliance will work with two Blanco County nurses to ensure the program complies with all applicable laws and to provide their own nurses so the program can be accessible 24/7. For more information on this organization, visit www.bravectx.org. 

BLANCO COUNTY HELP & SERVICES GUIDE

We have a new printable guide that has an exhaustive list of resources within Blanco County. If you would like a copy of this guide for personal use or you are part of an organization that would like to be added to this guide, please contact Dawn Capra at dcapra@crctx.org. 

CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE FOR JOB SEEKERS!

Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA) is working to reduce the stress of parents seeking employment who are unable to afford child care. Not only do they work with you to find a career that fits your needs, but they will also provide up to three months of child care assistance! To learn more about this program and to apply, visit www.workforcesolutionsrca.com. 

OPEN ENROLLMENT REPRESENTATIVES AVAILABLE

Foundation Communities now has a representative at each of our CRCTX locations twice a month to help uninsured clients understand their insurance options and how to navigate the healthcare.gov website. You can schedule a phone appointment or visit our Blanco County CRC on the 2nd or 4th Mondays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for a walk-in appointment.

MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

Assistance may be available to clients who are currently behind on mortgage payments. To learn more, view the flyer or visit www.TexasHomeownerAssistance.com.

TENANT SPOTLIGHT: CATHOLIC CHARITIES

Catholic Charities is a nonprofit organization serving the Central Texas area. They help refugees with job placement, legal services to include filing assistance for permanent residency, immigration, etc. They also help new asylees. 

To sign up for services or to get more information, contact Justin Estep at 512-651-6111 or by email at justin-estep@ccctx.org.

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Our Conference & Meeting rooms are available for use to the public from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Here are some organizations with upcoming meetings at the CRC for the month of November:

• November 14, 2022 @ 4PM - Medicare Enrollment Class (Open to Public)
• 4-H Council
• Area Agency on Aging
• Child Protective Services
• Johnson City Chamber of Commerce
• Johnson City Young Life Meeting (Monday Evenings)
• JCYSA (Johnson City Youth Sports Association)
• Levitt's Country Friends

To book a meeting at our Blanco County CRC, please call 830-868-0208.

HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES - NOVEMBER 2022

Here are some upcoming holidays & observances for November 2022:

• November 2 - National Stress Awareness Day
• November 4 - National Day of Community Service
• November 8 - ELECTION DAY! GO VOTE!
• November 9 - World Freedom Day
• November 11 - ALL CRCTX OFFICES CLOSED - VETERANS DAY
• November 13 - World Kindness Day
• November 15 - National Philanthropy Day
• November 18 - ALL CRCTX OFFICES CLOSED - ALL STAFF EVENT
• November 23 - International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
• November 24 & 25 - ALL CRCTX OFFICES CLOSED - THANKSGIVING
• November 29 - Giving Tuesday (Please consider our organization in your giving!)
• November 14-18 - Anti-Bullying Week
• American Diabetes Month
• National Children's Month
• National Family Caregivers Month
• No-Shave November - Cancer Awareness