accttexas.org
April 2022
Monthly Newsletter
We are now open 9am-7pm every Monday
ACCT GOES TO THE RODEO April 22-April 30. Many families look forward to the annual Galveston County Fair and Rodeo. For the first time, ACCT will be at the rodeo! ACCT will be partnering with UTMB and St. Vincent's for the Wellness Walkway. The Wellness Walkway will consist of community partners handing out health information, engaging in conversations related to health and wellbeing.The purpose of the fair and rodeo is to serve the youth of Galveston County by promoting education and agriculture through the FFA and 4-H programs.
ACCT will be CLOSED on Tuesday April 5th from 1:15pm-3:45pm and Good Friday, April 15th
Happy Easter Sunday April 17th Telephone Assistance Program
Fill out an application to have ACCT to make a one-time payment of $100.00 credit towards your phone bill. Program ends Friday April 29th
The ACA health insurance program is opening up again beginning March 28th until April 29th. The coverage will begin on May 1st, 2022. To qualify, your income must be between 100% and 150% of the federal poverty level. Throughout the year, you may also qualify for health insurance coverage under a special circumstances clause. Those qualifying circumstances are: 1)Moved to a different county 2)Been recently released from incarceration 3)Got a new job 4)Recently been married If you have any questions about insurance, please reach out to Sally Laird at 409-763-2437 April 2022
We are growing! New Staff, New Programs and New Property Future expansion site for ACCT. 621 Tremont Street
OUTREACH RECONNECT ACCT will have street outreach offering free and confidential rapid HIV and Syphilis testing at the following locations every month
Our Daily Bread 1st Wednesday 10am-Noon Street Ministries Breakfast 3rd Saturday 7am-9am
Rumors Bar and Grill 3rd Thursday 8pm-10pm
Reminder From The Pantry
Pantry is the last two full weeks of the month. April dates are: 4/18, 4/19, 4/20 and 4/25, 4/26, 4/27 April 2022
11am-3pm
CASTLE BUILDING LEARN TO SURF FUN GAMES
TEMPLE BIBLE CHURCH
Thank you Temple Bible Church
Thank you Temple Bible Church and Mission G volunteers for your service and ministry in Galveston. The volunteers painted the iron fence, cleaned up The Remembrance Wall Garden, organized hygiene items and made bingo cards. Thank You!
Transportation can be provided to: The Social Security Office in League City
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We are looking for new friends to help us serve nutritious meals every Thursday. We currently serve on average 30-40 clients and their family members. Planning and the help from our community partners make it possible for us to offer a healthy balanced meal. We find casseroles are usually the easiest and can provide a well-rounded lunch. Anyone wishing to prepare & serve a meal or financially support a lunch with a $100.00 donation please email us at give@accttexas.org
Before scheduling an appointment with Social Security, call Robert or Darron about transportation options.
Call 409-763-2437 to schedule a ride.
Free Confidential HIV and Syphilis Testing Monday 9am-7pm Tues-Thursday 9am-5pm Friday 9am-Noon Walk-in or schedule an appointment.
What works best for you?
Do you want to get on PrEP? Call 409-763-2437 to schedule an appointment. PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is medicine taken to prevent acquiring HIV. Most insurance plans and Medicaid programs cover the cost of PrEP. If you are uninsured, we can help you get on PrEP for Free/Low Cost.
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DENTAL
Ave 360 Dental transportation will start on Friday May 6th. April
Transportation will be on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month from 12 to 5pm. 2022 Call 409-763-2437 to schedule transportation.