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		Online Financial Resources- American Financial Services Association Education

This site offers money management tools, credit advice, credit management support and a free Moneyskill online course. www.moneyskill.org


		Free Online Credit Counseling

The Beehive is a multilingual web portal that provides low-income individuals web-based tools and information about financial services, education jobs, health care, and family. The Beehive Money section includes free online credit counseling. The counseling provides foreclosure prevention assistance, budget and credit counseling, and debtor education. Also, financial experts respond to questions and post responses to benefit all users. www.thebeehive.org


		The Women's Resource of Greater Houston Financial Education

Financial education volunteer orientation held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (except July, November, and December) 6-7 pm. The Women's Resource, 730 N. Post Oak Road, Suite 204. For more information, contact Janet Soto at jsoto@thewomensresource.org.


		Youth Mentoring Day in Houston

The Greater Houston Mentoring Collaborative (www.houstonmentoring.org), which is administered by Neighborhood Centers, Inc., will be hosting a National Mentoring Month event at the United Way of Greater Houston. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Susan Weinberger, a nationally recognized leader in youth mentoring. The City of Houston will be proclaiming the day as "Youth Mentoring Day in Houston". The United Way of Greater Houston is located at 50, Waugh Drive, Houston, TX 77007. For more information, contact Laura Huvard at 713-669-5326. The event will be held Wednesday, January 13th, 2010.


		Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Member Orientation

Interested in joining the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce? Act fast and register for their member orientation in order to learn about the HHCC programs and services. This event will be held Thursday, January 14, 2010 from 9 am-10 am at the Federal Reserve Bank Building, 1801 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. For more information please visit www.houstonhispanicchamber.com. This event is free.


		Houston Wellness Association's 2010 Wellness Symposium

On January 14-16, 2010 at George R. Brown Convention Center the Houston Wellness Association will be hosting their 3rd Annual Symposium. This three day event will focus on worksite initiatives and on obesity and public wellness. The symposium is specifically designed for benefits managers, corporate fitness vendors, grassroots organizations, the medical community, occupational safety professionals, the research community, the school community, wellness decision makers, human resource directors, and private foundations. It is aimed at educating them on wellness and its impact on their workforce. For more information please visit www.neighborhood-centers.org.


		Chevron Houston Marathon

The Houston Marathon Committee is a 501 (c) (4)non-profit organization. The Committee is composed primarily of volunteers and has organized the Houston Marathon annually since 1972. Come out and support your favorite runner on January 17th! For more information please visit www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com.


		The Center for Houston's Future invites you to Counting on Quality of Place

Join the Center for Houston's Future as it unveils the results of a year-long study of Quality of Place Indicators critical for the sustainability of the Greater Houston region in the 21st Century. Who should attend? Business leaders, government officials, environmental groups, and those interested in the long-term prosperity of the Greater Houston region are invited. The event will be January 20, 8:00am. Student tickets are $15 and all others $50. Location: George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Ave. de Las Americas, Houston, Texas 77010. Please visit www.centerforhoustonsfuture.org for registration details.


		Immigration Citizenship Forum

Local attorneys and immigration specialists will speak on the rights and responsibilities of citizens, the new HPD policies and current issues affecting immigrant families. Participants will receive free one-on-one legal assistance from immigration attorneys. Citizen assistance will be available on a limited basis. Call Sacha Lazarre for more information at 713-669-5232. The event will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2010.


		Wi$eUp WebEx Curriculum Training

The Women's Resource of Greater Houston will be hosting curriculum training on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 6-7 pm on 50 Waugh Drive. For more information, contact Janet Soto at jsoto@thewomensresource.org.


		GIVE A DAY, GET A DAY

The Mayor's Volunteer Initiatives Program (V.I.P.) has partnered with Disney and the HandsOn Network to offer several volunteer opportunities throughout the year. In 2010, Disney wants to inspire one million people to volunteer a day of service to a participating organization in their communities and celebrate their good works by giving each of them one day admission to a theme park at Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort, free. Please go to www.disneyparks.com to search for volunteer opportunities made available through HandsOn Network and sign up for a day of volunteer service. Currently, V.I.P. has the following opportunities available through Disney: Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care (BARC) Volunteer Day- Saturday, January 30, 2010, noon-4 pm. BBVA Compass Tour de Houston- Sunday, March 21, 2010, 5 am - 2 pm. One must pre-register and sign up for eligible volunteer opportunities at www.disneyparks.com. Ticket quantities for this program are limited and you need to be at least age 6 to participate.

2010 Membership Reception- Thursday, March 4, 2010 5:30-8:30 pm

The Greater Houston Women’s Foundation was established in 1990 by a group from Texas Executive Women who were concerned that less than five percent of philanthropic dollars were dedicated to women and women's causes. Guided by the principle that a woman who controls her finances controls her destiny, the organization creates a series of free, financial education seminars for women and girls from all socio-economic backgrounds with particular emphasis on low and middle income populations. On March 4, 2010 members are invited to the 2010 Membership Reception. On Tuesday May 4, 2010 The Women’s Resource Center will be celebrating 20th years! This event is open to the public and will be held at The Houstonian, 111 North Post Oak Lane, Houston, TX 77024. For more information about these two events please visit www.thewomensresource.org.


		2nd Annual UCPals Spring Crawfish Boil

Crawfish, beer and live music by Honeybrowne all for a $20 donation to the United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Houston! This event will be located at Armadillo Palace on March 13, 2010 from 2 pm - 6 pm. For more information please visit www.ucphouston.org.


		Hats Off to Mothers Luncheon- March 23, 2010

This event is chaired by Kristi Schiller and Millette Sherman where they will be honoring 10 Houston mothers who have made significant contributions to their families and the Houston community. As United Cerebral Palsy's major fundraising luncheon, this event promises to be great fun and features a reception, seated luncheon and speaker, Sean Tuohy, who was recently portrayed by Tim McGraw in The Blind Side. This event will be held at River Oaks Country Club from 11:30 am - 2:00 pm. For more information please visit www.ucphouston.org.

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