{"id":37398,"date":"2018-03-26T00:05:53","date_gmt":"2018-03-26T05:05:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=37398"},"modified":"2018-03-26T00:22:33","modified_gmt":"2018-03-26T05:22:33","slug":"hurricane-harvey-community-resources-fair-4-5-18-beaumont","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2018\/03\/26\/hurricane-harvey-community-resources-fair-4-5-18-beaumont\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurricane Harvey Community Resources Fair 4\/5\/18 – Beaumont"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Texas Workforce Media Advisory<\/p>\n

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
\nDATE: March 26, 2018<\/p>\n

MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Givens
\nPHONE: 512-463-8556<\/p>\n

Local Community Service Providers Join Forces to Provide
\nAssistance to Texans Affected by Hurricane Harvey<\/p>\n

WHAT:\u00a0Hurricane Harvey Community Resources Fair
\nWHO: Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational<\/p>\n

Rehabilitation Services, Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas<\/p>\n

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, April 5, 2018<\/p>\n

WHERE:
\nHoliday Inn & Suites
\n3950 I-10 South & Walden Road
\nBeaumont, Texas 77705<\/p>\n

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas (TWS-VRS) are hosting a Hurricane Harvey Community Resources Fair on April 5 at the Holiday Inn &amp; Suites in Beaumont. (http:\/\/setworks.org<\/a>)<\/p>\n

The event is for individuals with disabilities, veterans and members of the general public who were affected by Hurricane Harvey. Attendees can register for services, including employment, housing and other community assistance. In addition to the hosts, the following providers will have representatives at the fair: Goodwill; the Federal Emergency Management Agency; Region 5 Education Service Center Crisis Counseling; RISE Center for Independent Living; Samaritan Counseling Services; and the Spindletop Center.<\/p>\n

Attendees can participate in informational sessions that will discuss how to prepare for natural disasters and manage your health in emergency situations. The Texas Department of State Health Services will provide services and emergency preparedness kits while supplies last.<\/p>\n

The Hurricane Harvey Community Resources fair is Thursday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Holiday Inn & Suites, located at 3950 I-10 South &amp; Walden Road in Beaumont.<\/p>\n

If you need interpreter service, please contact: TWS-VRS Program Support Manager Stacey Sewell, 903-255- 3201 or stacey.sewell@twc.state.tx.us<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Texas Workforce Commission is a state agency dedicated to helping Texas employers, workers and communities prosper economically. For details on TWC and the services it offers in coordination with its network of local workforce development boards, call 512-463- 8942 or visit http:\/\/www.texasworkforce.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Texas Workforce Commission
\n512-463-8942
\nhttp:\/\/www.texasworkforce.org<\/a>
\nEqual Opportunity Employer\/Program
\nAuxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
\nRelay Texas: 800-735- 2988 (TDD) or 711 (Voice)<\/p>\n

Download\u00a0Hurricane Harvey Media Advisory Final (DOCX)<\/a><\/p>\n

Download\u00a0Hurricane Harvey Resources Fair Flyer Final (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Texas Workforce Media Advisory FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: March 26, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Givens PHONE: 512-463-8556 Local Community Service Providers Join Forces to Provide Assistance to Texans Affected by Hurricane Harvey WHAT:\u00a0Hurricane Harvey Community Resources Fair WHO: Texas Workforce…<\/p>\n

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