Texas Border Business
The purpose of this press conference is to bring awareness to the mental health issues affecting youth & families in the Rio Grande Valley and to introduce Youth & Family Support Services at Boys & Girls Clubs, a new initiative that will be offered at Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Hidalgo County, starting this fall.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg RGV in collaboration with Boys & Girls Club of Pharr, the Boys & Girls Club of McAllen, and the Boys & Girls Club of Weslaco invite you to a Press Conference:
DATE: Thursday, July 19, 2018
TIME: 11:00 a.m.
PLACE: Boys & Girls Club of Pharr, 1026 S. First St, Pharr, TX. 78577, (956) 781-5437
PARTICIPANTS:
Renee R. Betancourt, Judge, Hidalgo County Juvenile Court
Raquel Rosales, Community Relations Coordinator, Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
Terry Canales, State Representative District 40, Texas House of Representatives
Mayra Avila LCSW, Senior Coordinator of Counseling, South Texas College
MODERATOR:
Alfredo Mata, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Boys & Girls Club of Pharr
Dalinda Gonzalez Alcantar, Chief Executive Officer, Boys & Girls Club of McAllen
Since 1969, Boys & Girls Club has played an integral role in the Edinburg community, providing daily programs and services to over 18,000 young people. During the School year the Club is open Monday – Friday, 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and during the summer the hours are 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. On all ECISD holidays and teachers work days the Legacy Center is open 7:30 am – 5:30 p.m. The Club has moved its main site and administration to its new building the Legacy Center located at 702 Cullen Street (Rogers and 281). The Club offers programs that emphasize academic success, healthy lifestyles, and character.
If you would like to learn more about our scheduled activities or additional ways you can get involved call 956.383.2582 or visit our website www.edinburgkids.com. You can also stay connected and follow us on all our social media channels by searching edinburgkids.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg Rio Grande Valley is a proud City of Edinburg partner and a United Way of South Texas Agency.
