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PEDC Foundation
Pharr
The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (EDC), in partnership with the City of Pharr, announced that they have launched the newly created Pharr EDC Foundation and recently held an induction ceremony welcoming the Founding Board of Directors.
As the City of Pharr’s economic development arm, the Pharr EDC has always focused its efforts on creating direct pipelines for students, postsecondary education workforce development, entrepreneurship, and business development. These efforts will further be expanded through the Pharr EDC Foundation, with a special focus on education.
As part of this commitment, the Pharr City Commission presented the Pharr EDC Foundation with a $500,000 check during the ceremony. Mayor Hernandez announced during his remarks that funding for the foundation will come from revenues generated by the Pharr International Bridge and through fundraising efforts by the board.
COMMISSIONERS BOBBY CARRILLO, DANIEL CHAVEZ, RICARDO MEDINA, ELEAZAR GUAJARDO, ITZA FLORES, DR. RAMIRO CABALLERO, MAYOR AMBROSIO HERNANDEZ, M.D., AND VICTOR PEREZ, PHARR EDC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
It has now been PANDEMIC one year since the novel coronavirus One year after the novel coronavirus(COVID-19) impacted changed our lives, Pharr is working to MARCH 2021 CITY HALL UPDATE our daily lives, creating a year of challenges and uncertainty around the world and in our city. keep citizens safe by assisting in mass vaccination clinics, ensuring businesses continue to thrive through resources and grants, and continuing to provide needed resources to our community. As your mayor and as a physician, I am proud to report that one year later we have already started vaccinating the most vulnerable populations in our community and are well underway to continue vaccinating our entire community as immunization phases allow. Vaccinating our citizens remains a priority as we aim to return to a new normal. Throughout this year we have also focused our efforts on helping our small businesses with resources, grants, and assistance so they can safely continue to operate and serve our community. These extra efforts have allowed our businesses to open safely and responsibly. Just recently, Governor Greg Abbott announced that all businesses would be allowed to operate at 100% capacity. As vaccination efforts remain underway, we encourage everyone to wear a mask and continue to follow all CDC guidelines. Personal responsibility is paramount! This year has been challenging to say the least however, our Pharr community has remained dedicated to serving our citizens, while helping our businesses prosper. Please continue to exercise all health and safety guidelines and remember that our community and our health matter. Let’s continue to responsibly manage the spread of COVID-19! Sincerely, Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D.
PHARR MAKING PROGRESS ONE YEAR AFTER COVID-19
WORKING TOGETHER TO SAVE LIVES BENEFIT: Pharr businesses and residents given resources to fight pandemic. City of Pharr 118 S. Cage Blvd. | Pharr, TX | 78577 (956) 402-4000 pharr-tx.gov @cityofpharr Dear Pharr Citizens and Families: It has now been PHARR ON THE RISE ONE YEAR AFTER PANDEMIC PHARR OFFICIALS LAUNCH “OPERATION SENIOR CARE” one year since the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) impacted our daily lives, creating a year of challenges and uncertainty around the world and in our city. One year after the novel coronavirus changed our lives, Pharr is working to keep citizens safe by assisting in mass vaccination clinics, ensuring businesses continue to thrive through resources and grants, and continuing to provide needed resources to our community. Pharr was the first city in the Rio Grande Valley to launch “Operation Senior Care” with Mayor Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez and Commissioner Dr. Caballero to administer COVID-19 vaccines directly to homebound and bedridden seniors in their homes so that those who were not physically able to go to a vaccination clinic could get vaccinated As your mayor and as a physician, I am proud to against COVID-19. report that one year later we have already started BENEFIT: Pharr businesses and residents given resources to fight pandemic. vaccinating the most vulnerable populations BENEFIT: Pharr protects homebound community members against COVID-19. in our community and are well underway to continue vaccinating our entire community as immunization phases allow. Vaccinating our citizens remains a priority as we aim to return to a new normal. PHARR OFFICIALS LAUNCH “OPERATION SENIOR CARE” PHARR & PRECINCT 2 PROVIDE COVID-19 Throughout this year we have also focused our efforts on helping our small businesses Pharr was the first city in the Rio Grande Valley to launch “Operation Senior Care” VACCINES TO ADULT DAYCARE CLIENTS with resources, grants, and assistance so they can safely continue to operate and serve our community. These extra efforts have allowed our businesses to open safely and responsibly. Just recently, Governor Greg Abbott announced that all businesses would be allowed to operate at 100% capacity. As vaccination efforts remain with Mayor Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez and Commissioner Dr. Caballero to administer COVID-19 vaccines directly to homebound and bedridden seniors in their homes so that those who were not physically able to go to a vaccination clinic could get vaccinated against COVID-19. The City of Pharr and Hidalgo County Pct. 2 partnered up to provide COVID-19 vaccines to 800 adult daycare center clients and employees in Pharr. Seniors and employees from 16 different adult day care facilities in Pharr received their vaccine at the Pharr Event Center. underway, we encourage everyone to wear a mask and continue to follow all CDC guidelines. BENEFIT: Pharr protects homebound community members against COVID-19. Personal responsibility is paramount! BENEFIT: Pharr and Precinct 2 provide COVID-19 vaccines to vulnerable populations. This year has been challenging to say the least however, our Pharr community has remained dedicated to serving our citizens, while helping our businesses prosper. Please continue to exercise all health and safety guidelines and remember that our community and our health matter. Let’s continue to responsibly manage the spread of COVID-19! Sincerely, Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D.
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PHARR & PRECINCT 2 PROVIDE COVID-19 VACCINES TO ADULT OUR COMMUNITY, OUR HEALTH LET’S CONTINUE TO STOP COVID-19! CONTINUE TO WEAR A MASK DAYCARE CLIENTSBUSINESSES NOW OPEN 100% FULLY VACCINATED?
The City of Pharr and Hidalgo County Pct. 2 partnered up to provide COVID-19 Continue to exercise caution. Continue to wear a mask and exercise all CDC health guidelines. vaccines to 800 adult daycare center clients and employees in Pharr. Seniors and employees from 16 different adult day care facilities in Pharr received their vaccine at the Pharr Event Center.
BENEFIT: Pharr and Precinct 2 provide COVID-19 vaccines to vulnerable populations. Businesses are now open to the public 100% and it is encouraged that everyone wear masks and
WANT TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET VACCINATED IF ELIGIBLE? OUR COMMUNITY, OUR HEALTH LET’S CONTINUE TO STOP COVID-19!
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