Texas Familias Council
Published April 17, 2012 | 
The Texas Familias Council Continues Growing Our Commitment and Mission of “strengthening families and inspiring inclusive communities through focused development guidance”.
COMMUNITY CONNECTS
Interaction between cultures is often stalled due to differences in perspectives and behaviors.
The hard work is done within communities.
Texas Legacy Festival:
Knowledge shared, Cultures enjoyed, Communities connected!
CLICK VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/HclM-cgzFWk
MCLatina Arete Circle- Guiding Local Latina Leadership 
DECEMBER CHEER:
Santa, toys, pinatas, and pantry supplies for over a hundred families in the Deerwood community! We thank all of our partners!
Our great volunteer, Lolita, organized another successful pantry drive for Deerwood!
MCLatina Inspira brought together women to celebrate eachother and the community they love:
Click below for coverage:
MCLatina Inspira interview with Univision: http://www.youtube.com/embed/awXnKn-VFrc
Bringing women together: “MCLatina Inspira!” at Lone Star College Montgomery Nov. 8, 2012
Click title below to watch parts of our recent training/presentation in Conroe:
TLLR July 2012 presentation- Latino Community and Immigration Policy
Houston Chronicle Profile Article:
Deerwood residents worked hard with TLLR to receive a 1.4 million dollar infrastructure grant!
MCLatina 2012 County Initiative
Celebrating, supporting, and promoting the progress of local Latinas in family life, professions, and leadership
Young Latinos develop a dual identity as they combine cultural traditions, values, and expectations with a very American perspective. Dr. Luis Torres from the University of Houston made a wonderful presentation on Dr. Zayas’ research on Latina mental health to a full house at Lone Star College Montgomery on March 30. Thank you State Farm Insurance, Lone Star College System, and Artemis Justice Center for your support of this invaluable event!
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Community Connections, Leadership Investment with State Farm Scholarships
STATE FARM INSURANCE SCHOLARSHIPS/ BECAS
State Farm Insurance donated $2,000.00 for scholarships to four students from the Deerwood community area. TLLR recipients: Andrea Salinas- Lonestar College, Marcos Gallardo- Lonestar College, Denys Salazar- Texas State University, and Diana Salinas- UT San Antonio. The students read moving essays about their education, and the values they gained from their community. State Farm area agents also gathered toys for over 90 area children!
Sirviendo Nuestras Familias- Nuestra Comunidad
Liderazgo representando todas regiones y sectores de Montgomery County se juntaron para el simposio inagural- el primer estudio comprensivo de las poblaciones transicionales del condado. La Mesa Redonda es un producto orgulloso de nuestra comunidad y ofrecemos una voz independiente sobre los cambios enfrentando nuestro gran condado.
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