El Reflejo May 2015

May 2015

RODOLFO “RUDY” RAMIREZ Executive Director

Agency dedicates Ciro Treviño Administration Building

BOARD OF COMISSIONERS 2015 EDUARDO GONZALEZ CHAIRMAN

ARMANDO BARRERA VICE-CHAIRMAN

JOE RODRIGUEZ COMMISSIONER

CRIS TORRES COMMISSIONER

JUAN GUZMAN

RESIDENT COMMISSIONER

Main Office Ciro Treviño Administration Building

910 S. Sugar Rd. Edinburg, Texas, 78539 SUMMER HOURS June 1 - July 24 Mon.—Thurs.

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Friday Closed

RIBBON CUTTING - After the ceremony ended, guests and speakers gathered outside the Ciro Treviño Administration Building for the ribbon cutting by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce.

Saturday, May 23, 2015

During Memorial Day weekend, Edinburg Housing Authority (EHA) staff hosted a special ceremony to celebrate the official dedication of their Administration Building to Ciro Trevino, a long-time community leader and public servant.

According to Rodolfo “Rudy” Ramirez, the EHA Executive Director, the Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to dedicate the building to Ciro

Trevino due to his years of service.

A COMMUNITY LEADER- The Administration Building was dedicated to Ciro Treviño.

“Ciro was an outstanding community leader,” said

Ramirez. “He cared about helping the less fortunate and was a big advocate for housing.”

Born in San Juan, Texas, Ciro Treviño dedicated his life and career to his family and the community until he died at the age of 86 on January 12, 2014. During his lifetime, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and held various positions in the Edinburg City Council.

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Students attend leadership training Saturday, May 2, 2015

This month students from the Edinburg Housing Authority were invited to attend the Say What Conference, a free youth leadership training event to educate the community about the negative effects of Tobacco products at the Embassy

Suites hotel in McAllen.

Due to a limited amount of space, four EHA students were able to attend the event: Gladys Sanchez, Aylin Guzman, Christopher Victorino and Alexa Victorino.

Public Housing Supervisor Liz Hernandez, Resident Assistant Robert De Leon

SAY WHAT - The conference was created by Texas youth to give credit to everyone working towards reducing tobacco use throughout the Lone Star State.

and the Youth Leadership Coordinator Diego Oros accompanied the See page 2

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youth to the conference The purpose of the conference was to spread tobacco prevention and to help the agency promote healthy lifestyles.

The training was hosted thanks to a partnership between the UNIDAD Tobacco Prevention and Control Coalition (TPCC) and Say What! – Students, Adults and Youth Working Hard Against Tobacco, which is a statewide initiative managed by the Texas School Safety Center at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas.

According to Robert de

LEADERS IN TRAINING - EHA students learned from hands on activities and sessions during the conference.

Pictures left to right: Supervisor Liz Hernandez, Gladys Sanchez, Aylin Guzman, Alexa Victorino, Christpher Victorino, Resident Assistant Robert de Leon and YLA Coordinator Diego Oros.

Leòn, attending the event was important for the students because they got to

experience what it’s like to interact with many individuals and engage in hands-on

learning activities.

“Although the students were the only ones from Edinburg, they got to see kids from all over the Valley,” said De Leòn. “It helped them realize that they too can be part of big movements.”

The resident assistant shared that the agency’s willingness to seek out these opportunities for its students plays a big role in encouraging them to participate and open paths for them to succeed.

EHA and City of Edinburg host special Mother’s Day event Monday, May 11, 2015

Among the many events this month, the Edinburg Housing Authority was able to partner with the City of Edinburg Parks & Recreation to host a Mother’s Day event at the Albores Courts Gym. The special event, held Monday, May 11, 2015 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., was open to all EHA mothers. About 150 mothers who attended enjoyed food, mariachi music and dancers during the evening.

SAY CHEESE-Mothers were able to take pictures at a photo booth with their kids.

MARIACHI MUSIC-Robert Vela High School mariachi performed.

FUN, FOOD, SMILES - All who attended enjoyed refreshments.

A SPECIAL MARIACHI PERFORMANCE-Mothers enjoyed a special performance by Edinburg North High School Mariachi.

VERY GRATEFUL- Resident mothers were thankful for the event in their honor.

A SPECIAL DAY- Mothers enjoyed a special meal and great music during the event.

ALL SMILES- EHA mothers laughed and had a good time.

DANCING -Folkloric dancers performed in the event,.

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Teacher Appreciation Day Thursday, May 7, 2015

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, as a token of gratitude EHA gave cakes to educators who impact our students in five elementary schools in the Edinburg Consolidated IndependentSchool District.

Teachers at Robert E. Lee Elementary School, De La Viña Elementary School, LBJ Elementary School, Tra-

vis Elementary and atAustin Elementary enjoyed the unexpected treat from the Edinburg Housing Authority.

Giving the cakes was part of our agency’s efforts to develop better relationships with schools in order to work together to help students reach their maximum potential.

UTPA Soñar Despierto sponsors Dia Del Niño celebration!

SWEET SURPRISE Staff members and residents gave cakes to teachers.

Pictured left to right: Robert Hernandez, Manager; Rodolfo “Rudy” Ramirez, Executive Director; Alejandro Pequeño, Manager; Enrique De La Cruz, LBJ Principal; and residents Veronica Del Angel and Eva de Los Santos.

SPECIAL TREAT- A cake was given to teachers in five ECISD elementary schools.

THANKS TEACHERS- A group of educators welcomed the sweet surprise.

FREE FOOD AND GAMES - Dozens of children received gifts and enjoyed free food and games sponsored by UTPA Soñar Despierto on Dia Del Niño at the Albores Courts Gym. Saturday, May 2, 2015

Thanks to students in the University of Texas-Pan American’s (UTPA) DespierFOOD AND Soñar FUN- Kids sat down to enjoy lunch with volunteers. to, EHA kids had a very special Dia Del Niño celebration at the Albores Courts Gym. UTPA Soñar DespiSAY - Severalbased photo ertoCHEESE is a student booths were available for pictures. volunteer organization that offers young adults creative and dynamic projects intended to help childrenKids in played need.games in CLOWNSthe company of clowns!

In addition to sponsoring toys for all children 2 to 12 years of age, the UTPA students offered free food, games, moon jumps and great music for families to enjoy.

The Edinburg Housing Authority is very thankful to the UTPA students for their hard work and great generosity in putting together this great event for our kids and families.

FOOD AND FUN- Kids sat down to enjoy lunch with volunteers.

GAMES FOR ALL- Many games were available for kids to play.

SAY CHEESE - Several photo booths were available for kids. pictures.

FACE PAINTING- Kids got their faces painted by the volunteers.

CLOWNS- Kids played games in the company of clowns!

RACING TO WIN - Kids hopped to the finished line Sack Race.to RACING TOduring WIN -the Kids hopped

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Announcements EHA Summer Activities La Posada Apartments

Music Classes

July 6, 2015 - August 13, 2015 Art Classes

STEM Classes

The Summer Activities will be hosted by the Edinburg Housing Authority. All classes for EHA students will be taught by accredited ECISD teachers. More times and information will be provided soon. For any questions contact your property managers at 956-383-3839.

New Summer interns

Our agency will be working with The University of Texas-Pan American Department of Social Work to better serve and understand your needs. We would like to let you know that we’re working with eight interns to provide more opportunities from May 26 to August 21. As always, we invite you to participate!

For any questions, please contact your property managers at 956-383-3839.

UTPA INTERNS- Top left to right: Fabián Grimaldo, Danielle Jasquez, Laura Pequeno, Jennifer Ledesma, Felicia Ayala, Laura Esquivel, Sulema Razo, Stephanie Ramirez, Liliana Caballero.

Join YLA!

Our agency has created the Youth Leadership Association (YLA) to provide students with an opportunity to become involved in their community and learn important

leadership skills to help them be successful.

Students who join YLA have the chance to learn from educational activities like visiting UTPA and museums and earn

community service hours through volunteer events.

EHA welcomes any housing students 13 to 19-years-old to join YLA. If you have a child that would like to be a

part of the Youth Leadership Association or learn more, he/she can contact Diego Oros at doros@ edinburgha.org or call 956-383-3839.

IIIIMPORTANT REMINDERS Rent deadline

Resident Council Meeting

Due monthly by the 1st, but EHA gives you until the 5th to pay in full. There is a $15 fee for late payments.

Interested in finding out what’s happening at EHA or your development? Come find out at our next Resident Council Meeting. Meetings are led by the Executive Director Rodolfo “Rudy” Ramirez and residents.

Our next meeting will be:

Community service

June 11, 2015 @10 a.m at El Jardin

Residents 18+ years old who are not employed 30 hours or more a week or are not full-time students, must comply with the 8 hour HUD’s community service requirement.

Contact your property managers for the complete schedule of days and locations of our next meetings.

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