Hi Promise Community Families! Happy last day of the school year! We know various needs and opportunities still exist so please see this week's list of featured resources for Houston families.
Resources this week include food distribution updates for the summer, P-EBT cards (food assistance), job and small buisness opportunities, and free cell phones for income-eligible families.
Food Distribution
First, please note that food distribution will continue in June, however there are changes in the time and meals.
Food will be distributed at both Baker (6500 Rookin St. Houston, TX 77074 and Ripley House (4410 Navigation Boulevard) from 11am - 1pm beginning Monday, June 8th.
Food Distribution Schedule at both Baker and Ripley:
Monday, June 8th – 11AM - 1PM
Monday, June 15th – 11AM – 1PM
Monday, June 22nd – 11AM – 1PM
Monday, June 29th – 11AM – 1PM
Please note, there will be no food distribution on Monday, June 1.
Consider visiting the below food distributions for the week of June 1.
BakerRipley Food Distributions:
https://volunteer.bakerripley.org/recruiter/501/OppDetails/1848/COVID-19-Food-Distribution/
*Note: This is a list to volunteer for food fairs. You do not need to sign up for volunteer opportunities. Just pay attention to the date and location and know that food fairs begin at 11am until supplies last.
HISD Food Distributions:
Beginning June 1, families will be able to pick up boxed student meals twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays at one of 68 designated schools across the district. Each box will contain a day’s worth of meals, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack. Pick up sites will provide parents with multiple boxes — three on Mondays and four on Thursdays — for each child.
Boxes will be provided for all children in the vehicle at pickup. Children are not required to be present, but parents must have proof of enrollment in any school district (report card, student id, etc.) or birth certificate.
Pandemic -EBT Cards
All Promise Community families are eligible to receive P-EBT funds ($285 per eligibile child). Families will receive a call with information on how to apply, in addition to a letter in the mail with application link in the first week of June.
What information do families need to complete the application?
The application will ask for information about each child and the parent that is applying. It is important
that you complete as much information as possible.
The following information is required on the application:
• Head of household first name
• Head of household last name
• Head of household date of birth
• Head of household sex
• Head of household mailing address
• Child first name
• Child last name
• Child sex
• Child date of birth
• School District Name
• Type of school (public, private, charter, or other)
The following information is optional on the application for each child:
• Child’s middle name
• Child’s Social Security
• School ID #
o While this term can vary depending on your school or district, it may be referred to as
Student ID or Local ID. You should be able to find the number on your child’s report
card, by logging into the student or parent portal, or by asking your child.
Ready to fill out an application?
The application link will be available the first week of June and close on June 30, 2020. Eligible families
will receive the link to the P-EBT application from their school.
See more answers to Frequently Asked Questions here:
Recovery Program for Small Businesses in the Food Industry
BakerRipley y Hope Clinic se han asociado para crear un seminario en línea para los dueños de negocios de la industria alimentaria que hayan sido afectados por COVID-19. Con esta serie de capacitación y entrenamientos tendrás la oportunidad de conectar con expertos, crear un nuevo plan estratégico y mucho más. Para obtener más información y aplicar, visite: https://bit.ly/recuperaciónhtx o contáctenos al 346.570.4458 o opportunity@bakerripley.org
Cupo limitado.
BAKERRIPPLEY IS NOW HIRING FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR!
Virtual Job Fair - June 2, 2020, 9am - 12pm
We are on the hunt to find passionate teachers and education support staff to join our Early Childhood Education Program.
This is an opportunity to connect with hiring managers and learn more about our Head Start program and how your work and impact extends far beyond the boundaries of the classroom.
Positions Needed:
• Certified Bilingual & ESL Pre-K Teachers
• Assistant Center Manager
• Teacher Assistants
• School Cook
*Candidates should submit an updated resume along with current education credentials/transcripts to: Recruiting@BakerRipley.org.*
REGISTRATION DETAILS WILL FOLLOW.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1317385712308595/
Assurance Wireless provides eligible low-income free monthly data, unlimited texting, and free monthly minutes. Call Ms. Williams for more information.
