Hope For Families, Inc.

Census Jobs Testing Open to Public

HFF ADMIN — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:38:16 +0000

The Census Bureau 2010 has selected the Hope for Families, Inc.’s program, Employment Training Institute, to serve a Census Jobs testing site in Third Ward Houston at Good Hope.

The testing will be every Friday at 1:00 PM in Room 101. Go to www.hopeforjobs.com or contact Kyle T. Mosley at (713) 524-6578 or kmosley@hopeforjobs.com for more information. Remember the jobs with the Census are first come, first served. Come out and test on Friday!

Home Buying Seminars Open to Public

HFF ADMIN — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:40:03 +0000

Hope for Families, Inc. presents…

A home buying seminar on Saturday, February 20th and March 20th in the Center for Hope, Room 217, from 9:00AM – 5:00PM. This seminar is free to the public but seating is limited. To register call 713-524-HOPE (4673).

The seminar will feature…

¨ Step-by-step home buying process.

¨ Down payment assistance up to $37,500.00.

¨ Credit re-establishment for home purchase.

¨ Instruction to qualify for the president’s $8,000.00 home buying stimulus.

¨ Receipt of HUD approved home buying certificate (8 hour class required).

Hope for Jobs at the Employment Training Institute

HFF ADMIN — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:17:08 +0000

Do you know the difference between a “Job” vs. a “Career”? Have you been seeking help with your Job Search and are losing hope? Do you want to know what Employers are “really” looking for in an employee? Do you receive assistance and time is running out?

Sign-up for our FREE Job Skills Training at the Employment Training Institute (ETI) sponsored by Hope for Families, Inc. We have classes for the Un-Employed, Under-Employed each week. Call Bro. Kyle T. Mosley at 713.524.6578 or email jobs@hopeforfamiliesinc.org to secure a seat in the class. It’s time that you get an edge on the competition in this highly competitive job market. Each student will receive One-on-One coaching and a Job Search Analysis at ETI. Don’t lose hope, get trained at the Employment Training Institute today. Seating is limited. Classes take place at 9 AM to 12 PM (Morning) or 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (Evening) on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Summer Day Camp at Good Hope

ktmoze — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:35:03 +0000

SUMMER DAY CAMP Looking for an affordable place to help your child build character, improve literacy and math skills, make friends and have fun? Our summer day camp is just such a P.L.A.C.E for children ages 6-16. Registration is $35 for an individual child, $50 for families, with a weekly tuition of only $75. That cost includes 2 meals, supplies and a camp t-shirt. The camp will run June 15th-August 7th, Monday–Friday from 7AM-6 PM. Space is limited, so register today online!

Hope for Families Annual Holiday Spectacular Photos

ktmoze — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:47:42 +0000

Photos of Hope for Families Annual Holiday Spectacular Photos featuring Glenn Jones, Terisa Griffin and Curtis Allen in concert at the Center for Hope in Houston, TX on December 13, 2008.

Fighting Obesity in Houston’s Third Ward Community

ktmoze — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:03:42 +0000

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Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, High Cholesterol and other ailments are no longer confined to adults. These are also the results of Childhood Obesity. Childhood Obesity is deadly and is projected to destroy thousands of lives in Houston in 2009. The American Obesity Association states, “Obesity in children and adolescents is a serious issue with many health and social consequences that often continue into adulthood. Implementing prevention programs and getting a better understanding of treatment for youngsters is important to controlling the obesity epidemic.”

“…obesity-related complications to translate into life-threatening events, including heart attacks and kidney failure”, said Dr. David Ludwig, director of an obesity clinic at Children’s Hospital Boston, Massachusetts.

Hope for Families, Inc. has stepped into the fight against Childhood Obesity by providing prevention research and educational programs for our Third Ward area children and their families. Our “Hope for Kids – Healthy Living Project” will begin in the Spring of 2009 at James Ryan Middle School. This will be a groundbreaking and important study for the youngsters survival against obesity’s deadly legacy in many families.

Hope for Families’ major fundraiser for the “Hope for Kids” project is the “Annual Holiday Spectacular Benefit” on December 13, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. featuring recording artists Glenn Jones, Terisa Griffin and Curtis Allen at Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church. These wonderful performers have decided to travel to Houston and provide great entertainment in support of the “Hope for Kids” project. Unfortunately, the artist alone cannot support the program without your assistance. We need the Good Hope MBC family and friends to purchase tickets to the event and donate with a spirit of love and good will for the project.

Purchase tickets or donate online at www.hopeforfamiliesinc.org or www.goodhope.tv. If you desire to become a sponsor contact Ken Rayford (Executive Director) or Carolyn Matthews (Chairperson) at 713.524.HOPE or krayford@hopeforfamiliesinc.org.

Here are some alarming facts about Childhood Obesity:

The need for healthy snack foods that kids love to eat comes at a time of unprecedented concern over children’s health. A recent report by the American Heart Association found that the arterial walls of children and teens who are obese or have high cholesterol are similar to that of an average 45-year-old. USA Today, in a June 2008 article, reported that 32% of all U.S. kids — 23 million children — are overweight.

Studies show…

* 77 percent of African American women are overweight or obese
* African American women are at “high-risk” of stroke, diabetes, coronary heart disease, end-stage renal disease, aches and joint pain due to shifting of the body frame in carrying too much weigh, and psychosocial effects and stigmas
* That African American women cited complications of hair care as the reason they do not exercise or exercise less than they would like.
* Among female youth, the highest overweight and obesity prevalence is found in black (non-Hispanic) girls (ages 6 to 11), 37.6 percent and 22.2 percent respectively, and black (non-Hispanic) adolescent females (ages 12 to 19), 45.5 percent and 26.6 percent respectively.
* Childhood obesity is thought to lead to the development of low self-esteem and other psychosocial problems
* Minority children are at greater risk for obesity suggesting that they might also be at greater risk for developing low self-esteem.

Steps to Help Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity
Home

* Reduce time spent watching television and in other sedentary behaviors
* Build physical activity into regular routines

Schools

* Ensure that the school breakfast and lunch programs meet nutrition standards
* Provide food options that are low in fat, calories, and added sugars
* Provide all children, from prekindergarten through grade 12, with quality daily physical education

Work

* Create more opportunities for physical activity at work sites

Community

* Promote healthier choices including at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, and reasonable portion sizes
* Encourage the food industry to provide reasonable food and beverage portion sizes
* Encourage food outlets to increase the availability of low-calorie, nutritious food items
* Create opportunities for physical activity in communities

What is Childhood Obesity?

ktmoze — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:40:33 +0000

What is Childhood Obesity? The Mayo Clinic states:

Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. It occurs when a child is well above the normal weight for his or her age and height. Childhood obesity is particularly troubling because the extra pounds often start kids on the path to health problems that were once confined to adults, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

One of the best strategies to combat excess weight in your child is to improve the diet and exercise levels of your entire family. This helps protect the health of your child now and in the future.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has these facts:

Data from NHANES surveys (1976–1980 and 2003–2006) show that the prevalence of obesity has increased: for children aged 2–5 years, prevalence increased from 5.0% to 12.4%; for those aged 6–11 years, prevalence increased from 6.5% to 17.0%; and for those aged 12–19 years, prevalence increased from 5.0% to 17.6%.

Why is Hope for Families, Inc. getting involved in the fight against Childhood Obesity?

Houston children are less likely to be active. Television, video games, less focus on physical education and the breakdown of the family structure are likely contributors to childhood obesity. The Obesity Action Coalition has given these alarming facts:

…for the first time ever, we are seeing children develop Type 2 diabetes at an alarming rate, and only 8 percent of elementary schools and less than 7 percent of middle and high schools have daily physical education requirements in the U.S. “These facts should be eye-opening to any parent concerned with their child’s health and wellbeing.

Is Childhood Obesity real? Yes, but we can no longer ignore this issue. Join Hope for Families, Inc. and become a partner in understanding this epidemic and providing children and their families with the necessary education to combat childhood obesity.

Please donate today by purchasing you tickets to the Hope for Families, Inc.’s Holiday Spectacular Benefit, featuring Glenn Jones, Terisa Griffin and Curits.

References: www.obesityinaction, CDC

Glenn Jones and Terisa Griffin in Concert

ktmoze — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:04:51 +0000

Hope For Families, Inc.

HFF ADMIN — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:18:48 +0000

Hope for Families, Inc. (HFF, established in 1994, is a not for profit organization with the express purpose of rebuilding urban communities by rebuilding families through innovative and creative programs. These programs are designed to address the holistic needs of people in Houston’s Third Ward neighborhood. HFF plans to fulfill this mission by connecting with families through health training, tutorial programs, adult education classes, and economic seminars.

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The organization serves a continuation of the Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church’s legacy of service to the Third Ward community. Hope for Families’ philosophy is to be a partner with our neighbors in Third Ward and to provide them the dedicated resources that allows families to rebuild emotions, finances, community spirit, and their homes.