October Newsletter 2023

Medicare: October 15th -

December 7th

If you are unhappy with your plan or just want to make a change, please contact CHI (Pride Life) at 713-804-1939. They specialize in our client base and can help you choose the best plan for your needs.

ACA: November 1st -

January 15th

This is the only time period during the year other than a special enrollment period- that Americans can sign up for a plan or switch to a different health plan. Any client making $13,550 or above per year and doesn't have health insurance provided by their employer is eligible for premium, copay, and medication assistance from ACCT. Contact Pride Life at 713-804-1939 to get enrolled.

Our annual Ofrenda (offering) is back and being created in the lobby for the month of October please feel free to share a photo of a lost love one so that we can display it.

The Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos), is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration.

SENIOR FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION PROGRAM

Galveston’s Own Farmers Market Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

Vouchers Expire: October 31 Visit galvestonsownfarmersmarket.com for more info

TRANSPORTATION & NUTRITION

Please have your appointment details available when contacting the agency to request transportation. We are unable to schedule transportation services without an copy of your appointment details. A 48-hour advance notice is required for all requests Our staff understands that life can present unexpected challenges from time to time, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs

We are always seeking sponsors for our weekly client lunches. If you would like to prepare and serve a meal for our clients, please follow the link below to sign up for an available date.

Sponsor Client Lunch

Do you attend our weekly Client Lunch and have special dietary needs? Contact Travis Newman at 409.763.2437 to discuss any special dietary accommodations.

Active unhoused clients can recieve a snack pack once a week in addition to monthly pantry.

We are now accepting applications for the Pantry Delivery Program! This program was created to provide access to pantry services to our clients with significant barriers to access ACCT for monthly pantry services. We are now operating the pilot program and expect to launch the full program in November. Pick up an application at our campus or follow the link below.

Community FUN RUN/WALK

BEACHCENTRAL

2102SEAWALLBLVD, GALVESTON,TX77550

12November,2023

JoinusfortheAnnual2023ACCTSeawalk. Welookforwardtobringingfuntotheentire communitywhilebenefitingACCT’smission! Thisyear'seventwilltakeplaceatanewlocation hostinga2krun/walkbeginningonthebeach acrossfromBeachCentral.Alsofeaturinganopen communityfairwithfoodtrucks,kidszone,live entertainment,communityorganizations,and vendors.Bringachairandmakeadayofit!Best ofall,kidsarefreetoparticipateintheSeawalk andkidszonewithanadultregistration!

PROUDLYSPONSOREDBY:

DavidBowers &JohnNagy

PANTRY DATES CLIENT LUNCH

OctoberLunchesProvidedby:

October5: VJTramonte

October12: ACCT

October19: GOFM

October26: SanLuisResort&ConventionCenter

*Subject to change

ACCT is always looking for volunteers to sponsor a Client Lunch. If you would like to help with the Food Pantry, and for all other volunteer opportunities please contact Travis Newman at (409)763.2437, or by e-mail tnewman@accttexas.org

Are you in need of Diapers or incontinence products?

The Galveston Diaper Bank distributes on a biweekly basis

If you or your child are in need, please contact Christin Roe at 409-763-2437 and have your sizes handy!

We Offer 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.

Offers utility, rental assistance and more. You will need to contact them directly for specifics on how to apply (281) 534-2043

ARE YOU NEEDING ASSISTANCE WITH A CIVIL LEGAL MATTER?

Thousands of private attorneys volunteer their time and expertise each year to provide free legal assistance on civil legal matters to eligible, low-income area residents. Practice areas, include consumer, landlord tenant, foreclosure, public benefits, environmental justice, disaster recovery, tax relief, fair housing, family law, domestic violence, sexual assault, crime victim rights, veterans benefits, and more.

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