June 2024 Newsletter
Volume 20, Issue 6
In The Know
What's Inside
- June Resident Events
- Resident Events and Recognition
- June Awareness Month
- Manager's Corner
Equal Housing Opportunity.
Relay Services: 711 or 1-800-RelayTX
June Events for Kids
Earl Williams Community Room
Kids' Movie Night
Friday, June 7: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Kids' Arts & Crafts
Friday, June 14: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Kids World 2024
Tuesday, June 4 from 2p-3p
Mall of Abilene
This FREE hour-long program will have fun activities, prizes, and special guests! Children 12 years and younger are welcome to participate and receive a special discount card to use throughout the mall All Summer Long!
Sign-in at the beginning of the program for the chance to win a prize at the end of every Kids World! A mall discount card will be given out to every child in attendance. One per child at their first attendance.
Those with perfect attendance receive a prize at the end of the summer!
Children's Art + Literacy Festival
Free Thursday, June 13 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Downtown Abilene
June Events for Adults
325-676-7925
2200 North First Street,
CityLink Bus Route #8
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
The Goodwill Career Center offers one-on-one training to help individuals in our communities reach their goals and secure meaningful employment. The services are completely FREE and include:
- One-on-one career coaching
- Resume writing
- Interviewing skills
- Computer access and training
- Job search assistance
- Job placement/retention
- Auxiliary Support Items
Have you heard about...Hygiene Closet
1st Tuesday Each Month 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM
Goodwill Career Center
2200 North 1st Street
Each family can choose a maximum of 5 items
Community Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday June 17 - 19th, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Stevenson Park
Abilene, TX 79601
- Cultural Exhibits
- Open Mic Nite
- Presentations
- Praise in the Park
- Educational Information
- Live Entertainment
- Activities for Children
- Vendor Booths
- Food
- Family Photos
- And More!
Free Admission and parking
Sponsored by:
- United Way Excelsior Foundation
- ABC Tent & Party Rental
- Bad Boy Bail Bonds
Rise Church Summer Bash
You're invited to have some Fun in the Sun.
- Free Food!
- Fun Games
- Prizes
- SnoCones
- Dunk Booth
- Face Painting
- Bounce House
Free for the whole community!
Saturday, June 1 @ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Organized By:
Rise Church
517 N. Pioneer Drive
June Resident Recognition
Happy Birthday
- Abekya Aoci
- Erick Beeman
- Jeanna Chacon
- Star Cortinaz
- Mark Ford
- Kelly Gregory
- Tiona Hart
- Jasmine Hernandez
- Frank Johnson
- Prince Kollie
- Ruel Lozano
- Sara Maynard
- Christina McNiel
- Denise Miles
- Jeanne Misenga
- Ramona Nunez
- Khristian Staton
- Kenny Trogdon
- Arwen Wycherley
June Resident Awareness
June is PTSD Awareness Month
Not All Wounds Are Visible
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, there are currently about 8 million people in the United States with PTSD. June has been designated as PTSD Awareness Month and brings attention to this critical mental health problem. While many people associate this illness with veterans, it also includes civilian survivors of sexual assault, serious accidents, natural disasters, or other traumatic events.
Resident Events
Community Corner
Summer Fun!
Ice Cream Social
Join Us!
- Meet your neighbors!
- Community ideas!
- Suggest on-sight classes:
- Gardening / Nutrition
- Job Assistance
- Budgeting
- Education
Community Corner Dates:
- Sat., 6/7: Earl Wiliams 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
- Fri. 6/21: Deegan 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
- Sat. 6/22: Brailsford 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
- Sat., 6/29: Riviera 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Must RSVP to: 325.386.4785
Manager's Corner
When's My Rent Due?
A $15 late fee will be added if paid after the 5th. If the 5th falls on a weekend, rent is due by 8:00 AM Monday.
Pest Control Dates
- 6/7 am: E.W. South of State St.
- 6/12 am: E.W. North of State St.
- 6/14 pm: Deegan
- 6/21 am: Riviera
- 6/26 am: Vogel "B"
- 6/28 am: Vogel "D"
Maintenance Minute
Do not put grease or oil down your kitchen drain. Install strainers on all drains. Hair commonly causes drain clogs, especially in showers and bathtubs. Remember: your toilet is NOT a wastebasket. The only thing that should ever be flushed down your toilet is toilet paper.
Lease Policy Reminders
- Noise: quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. AHA requires TVs, instruments, stereos and voices are kept to a minimum during this time.
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Outside cooking: no barbeque equipment will be operated in any AHA Property.
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Housekeeping Standards Outside the Unit: yards will be free of debris, trash and abandoned cars.
ROSS Program
Resident Opportunities and Self Sufficiency
What Is ROSS And What Can It Do For Me?
The ROSS Program provides a family with opportunities to create a positive change that will improve their quality of life such as coordinating with local resources and provide services that are designed to address family needs. There is no charge to participate in ROSS. The ROSS Coordinator connects with community partners who will provide services either free of charge or at reduced rates. A family will receive ongoing case management, encouragement, support, and assistance throughout their participation in the ROSS program.
Complete a short ROSS assessment and find out how we may be able to pay for services or items supporting school or work-related expenses.
Contact Debbie Ramirez, ROSS Coordinator @ 325.386.4725 or email Debbie for more details!
