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Programs
H.E.E.R. + Arts & Humanities Program Activities

HEALTH
  • National Children's Dental Health Month Project (dental health packets)
  • Asthma Walk 2006 - Team of 79 members (including 48 children) raised over $2,000 for the American Lung Association. Asthma Awareness materials were provided to all children who participated on the Chapter's team.
 


EDUCATION
  • Icoulbe.org - On-line mentoring/tutoring
  • Regional African American Read-In - Read to children, donated books (Ronald McDonald House)
  • Iraq School Supply Project - Collected and purchased school supplies sent to a teacher in Iraq.
  • KIPP Academy - Donated books to start a new library.
EMPLOYMENT
  • Bonham Middle School's Career Day - Members visited and spoke to classes about our individual occupations and careers.
  • Urban League Job Fair - Assisted youth (ages 17-21) with navigating large Job Fair.
  • Resume Workshop Booker T. Washington High School
  • Urban League Job Fair
RECREATION
  • Asthma Walk 2006 - 48 children participated in the walk. 3 miles
  • Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee's Toys for Kids - Served approx. 1,800 children meals, and assisted with games and gift giving.
  • Houston Rockets/Comets Games - Children volunteered with chapter members at Rockets and Comets games
  • Ebony Opera Guild's Spring Concert - Chaperoned 12 girls to a night at the opera. Held a class on opera etiquette prior to the concert.
2004 Interest Group Activities "Chocolate Bayou Festival"

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Modified: February 20, 2008