Rio Grande Valley Initiative
The National Alliance for Hispanic Families’ Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Initiative is focused on one of our country’s most economically impoverished areas. However, the spirit and can-do attitude of this region is rich. In partnership with faith-based organizations, the NAHF has supported capacity building efforts to better serve children, youth and families in the region.
Accomplishments with our Partners
2015 – 2016
- Partnered to facilitate the installment of a community garden to provide 20 gardening beds in what is otherwise a food desert
- Supported health education and awareness with health fairs, strategic planning sessions, and one-on-one organizational coaching
- Trained 197 faith leaders at 7 trainings with a reach of 4,815 individuals
- Organized 8 health and wellness events in which 707 individuals participated
- Supported improvements to a community-service facility
- Provided technical assistance in real estate acquisition and utilization
Looking Ahead
- Implement residential care services for 48 homeless and at-risk youth
- Address shortage of early child development services for up to 80 children
- Provide family and parenting classes in underserved areas
Some of our Local Partners and Participants Include
- Flames of Fire Ministries (Penitas)
- Templ Bethel Asamblea de Dios (Pharr)
- Centro Cristiano Canaan (San Juan)
- Un Paso de Fe (Alamo)
- A&M Agricultural Extension Center
- Texas Gulf Hispanic District of the Assemblies of God
- Baptist Temple
- Palm Valley Church
- Templo Familiar Emmanuel
- Pueblo Las Palmas
- Esperanza Viva
Beyond the Rhetoric: Improving Service to the Hispanic Community
This report is an overview of the work the National Alliance For Hispanic Families (NAHF) has been involved in over the past year with the Administration For Children and Families. These eight practical, budget-neutral recommendations are solid and can be applied to any federal agency to quickly improve and expand service to the Hispanic population.
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Community Health Connectors Training
Community Health Connectors Training is one-day training designed to equip faith and community leaders with basic health information that will allow them to guide their community through the health programs of Medicare, Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
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Inheritance: Discovering the Richness of Latino Culture and Family
Our Latino culture is rich and powerful. These stories remind us of the profound gifts our families and community pass on to us and how they lay the foundation for our success and make us who we are. You will laugh, cry and be reminded of your own inheritance.
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Hispanic Data Source Report: The Hispanic Family, A Picture of America’s Future Today
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La Diferencia
Grassroots Organizations Uniquely Serving Hispanic Communities Through Culturally Relevant, Family Focused Programs
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You’re NEXT: Accessing Federal Funds
The You’re NEXT two-day training is part of the HHS Administration for Children and Families’ Accessibility Initiative that is designed to increase the agency’s engagement of organizations serving Hispanic and other emerging populations.
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