The economy is still struggling and the cost of living in Hidalgo County is slowly but surely increasing. Open Hands Community Charitable Services may be able to help people in need of financial assistance, as the demand for support is increasing.
For many households, the cost of rent, food, and their monthly energy bills often exceeds the amount of money they make. If you are a senior or disabled person, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). There are many people who are new to the area or have nontraditional families who are struggling to find good jobs. They need help. The Open Hands Community Center can help you with different types of assistance.
The charity helps connect people in need with government services and local non-profit organizations. They provide information in both English and Spanish. The focus of the Open Hands Community staff is to provide support services to clients in Hidalgo County, Texas. They also operate a food pantry and can provide some other basic needs.
The goal of the Open Hands Community Charitable Services food pantry is to help people in a crisis by providing them with food and other necessities like clothing. This provides the family time to transition to long term economic independence. The emergency services that may be provided are firefighting, medical assistance, and rescue operations. The staff may also refer people to a variety of resources that offer housing, legal, health, public benefits and educational services.
A soup kitchen is a place where people who are homeless or hungry can go to get a hot meal. There may be hot meals served at the pantry, and the client will get referred to other programs too.
Open Hands may help stabilize food supply from the food bank. There will be a bag of groceries and snacks for children available for qualifying families. The pantry may also store other items, such as cleaning supplies or hygiene items.
There is also a place where you can get clothes for free or for a very low price. Some clients are given free items, while others can shop. There is a place where people in need can go to get gently used clothing and household items.
Information on local government programs in Hidalgo County
The other main service that Open Hands Community Charitable Services provides is referrals to other resources. The staff from the organization can not only provide families with information on public assistance available to them, but they can also help with applications for those programs. For more information, see the section below.
The Open Hands Community Charitable Services is a program that helps low income or immigrants to get access to community clinics. If you are uninsured or uninsurable and live in the service area, the center can help you with your immediate health needs.
A lot of families in Hidalgo County can’t afford to pay for their own private doctor, or don’t qualify for Medicaid. This clinic is looking for individuals who are willing to take a day off from their job to come and sit in the waiting room at the hospital.
The clinic has a team of professional dentists, nurses, pharmacists, volunteer physicians, and hygienists who all schedule their own hours. While some fees may be due for some services, in other cases the clinic is not charging their patients anything, and the medical and dental services are free.
Open Hands provides emergency support to those in need on a limited basis. There may be programs available that can provide free food, shelter, or gently used clothing. Other charities in the area offer vouchers for prescription drugs. The least amount of financial assistance available is for rent and utility bills, and this aid may be offered to low-income families and senior citizens.
Open Hands helps families living in poverty by suggesting government grant programs that can help them pay for things like energy bills. This means that most of the cost is covered by LIHEAP. There are many other places to live in Brownsville and Hidalgo County. This means that they will receive financial assistance from the government to help cover the costs of living. They also help low income, single parents get clothing, financial aid, and diapers.
School supplies and coats are distributed, including in winter. The service is typically available to students in kindergarten through fourth grade, though the specific age range may vary. To get supplies for next year, like backpacks, notebooks, or uniforms, parents or guardians need to show a photo ID of themselves. The parents also need to bring their children’s birth certificates or most recent report cards. For kids entering kindergarten, parents or guardians may provide registration forms.
Children aged three to five from low-income families or who have recently migrated to Hidalgo County are eligible to enroll in Head Start. This program provides free comprehensive services for preschoolers. We work with children who have disabilities and those who don’t to help them grow and learn. A lot of importance is put on making sure children are ready for kindergarten.
The Hidalogo County curriculum emphasizes the importance of developing good social skills and participating in group activities, while also focusing on essential educational programming. Head Start is a program that helps young children get ready for school. It can take place in a home or center-based setting. This means that in some cities, such as McAllen Texas, you can get around for free. This service provides free nutritious meals to help fuel students’ minds and bodies throughout the day. We also host family nights, parent groups, and more.
The Home Base option for Head Start involves regular visits to the homes of enrolled children. These visits focus on supporting the parents as the main educators for their children. Open Hands provides support for families to help them function in a healthy way.
For more information on the programs offered by Open Hands Community Charitable Services, or to get referrals, call 956-461-6920. Our main campus is located in Donna, Texas at 301 S 17th St.