Sunnyside

The Links, Incorporated is an international, non-for-profit corporation, established in 1946. It is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations. They have created a Mental Health Calendar for the month of October.

October is filled with a focus on mental health education and depression awareness. The entire month is filled with sharing information and awareness of screenings and prevention, as the following is observed throughout October:

• National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month
• Health Literacy Month
• ADHD Awareness Month
• Bullying Prevention Month

National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month- This observance works to bring awareness to the need for depression awareness and the need for accessible and affordable mental health screenings. A number of different factors can often come into play with depression that can include a mix of environmental, genetic, psychological, and biological /biochemical components. Not everyone experiences depression in the same way, but it can affect anyone at any time. So, it is important to take that next step and seek out professional help and be screened if you or someone you care about feels they may be depressed. Depression is a highly treatable condition with many different options available, but a professional should be sought out to help determine the best course of action for every individual that is suffering from it.

The STEM Foundation
Programming Purpose

Let's Talk About the Science of Solar
(What's Coming to Sunnyside)

Agriculture (Aquaponics and Soil Planting)

Presentation: Technology Career

A "Solar" Race Car (Can We Make One?)

Create The Culture Foundation
9:00am - 1pm

The Mayor’s Back to School Fest Presented by Shell is designed to help economically disadvantaged Houston-area elementary school students and their families as they prepare to return to school. The 2020-2021 school year was filled with many unknowns and much uncertainty. While we are returning to a new normal, Houston area families continue to try and find steady ground. There is still a critical need for assistance with basic school supplies, food, and personal protection equipment for students. Once again, the Mayor’s Back to School Fest Presented by Shell is prepared to help fill in these gaps.

Last year’s event was a drive-through distribution in coordination with the Houston Food Bank. This format allowed us to follow CDC guidelines, while still distributing 25,000 backpacks filled with supplies, as well as food boxes to help sustain these families. In order to accommodate the growing number of students who need assistance and to continue to follow safety protocols, this year’s event will once again be a drive-through distribution, at NRG Park Yellow Lot. In addition to providing 25,000 filled backpacks, the Mayor’s Office of Special Events has partnered with the Houston Food Bank to provide food to the families of these students, free of charge. Additionally, face masks will be distributed to ensure as safe a return to school as possible.

For more information visit: https://www.houstontx.gov/btsf/

CenterWell is a primary care clinic for seniors with Medicare Advantage health plans that provides longer appointment times and shorter wait times. Our board-certified physicians see an average of 12 patients per day, allowing us to spend more time and provide the quality each patient deserves. Our care team consists of board-certified physicians, Integrated pharmacists, Registered Nurse Care Coaches, Behavioral Health specialists, and Resource Coordinator to assist with any social determinants of health barriers. The entire team is on-site to assist our patients with medical, emotional, and social issues and it’s all for free when they become part of the CenterWell primary care family. We have been in the market for about two years now and service 12 locations in the surrounding Houston area. CenterWell Senior Primary care is excited to collaborate with the Sunnyside Community, Please feel free to reach out to Nicole Compton, Center Administrator for Sunnyside CenterWell Primary Care, and myself Aurora Cruz, Community Engagement Representative.

Wednesday, August 18th, 11 am - 2 pm

Join us for a safe, socially distanced celebration open house and senior resource fair. Tour our unique designed primary care center. Meet your neighborhood doctor, Care Team and grab a delicious to-go meal. Take home a small gift courtesy of CenterWell Senior Primary Care.

Call 346.374.6169 to reserve your spot.

Harris County partnered with Catholic Charities as the administrator for $30 million in financial assistance to help Harris County families and individuals who need help recovering from financial distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

• For households located within Harris County that meet eligibility requirements
• One-time $1,500 payment
• Funds may be used for any emergency expenses such as healthcare, rent or mortgage, utilities, food, internet, transportation, childcare, and other past due expenses

The application will be open July 28 - August 11. Harris County is providing $30 million in funding to help people recover from financial distress brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Households that are selected and approved will receive a one-time payment of $1,500 for emergency expenses.

More information and the application can be found here: https://www.harriscountyrelief.org/

You are cordially invited to our 4^th Annual Southside Takeover Parade and Community Fair. This year Police Chief Finner will serve as our Grand Marshall and we look to have a great community event. The parade will take place from 9 am – 10 am and then the fair will take place from 10 am – 1:30 pm. Donations & resources for the neighborhood will be available including school supplies, uniforms, haircuts, and other prizes. All campuses of the Worthing Feeder Pattern will be well-represented (Alcott ES, Bastian ES, Young ES, Law ES, Reynolds ES, Almeda ES, Kelso ES, Mading ES, Woodson, ES, Attucks MS, Thomas MS, South Early College HS). We look forward to you joining us for this grand time of community support.

If you’re interested in reserving a table to market your community organization for the community fair, please email for more information ehare@houstonisd.org

The Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View A&M University is sponsoring the inaugural series of The Darden-Caldwell LeadHERship Series for Girls: 2021 Summer Camp named in honor of its alum, Ms. Phyllis Darden-Caldwell. This one-day virtual conference is solely dedicated to girls in grades 9th – 12th and their parents or guardians. A cadre of dynamic, diverse, competent, exciting, passionate, and engaging speakers will talk and generate audience interaction on Leadership, Academics, Social Justice, Health & Wellness, and Advocacy.

This series includes concurrent breakout sessions specifically designed for our student attendees, parent/guardian attendees, and joint sessions for both.

The Series begins promptly on Saturday, August 7th, at 9:30 am and ends at 3:00 pm. We want the girls attending this series to leave believing their lives are filled with possibilities and understand that success is about overcoming obstacles, setting and achieving goals as well as accepting seemingly insurmountable challenges. And for our parents or guardians; we want them to be empowered with knowledge and resources to effectively engage in their daughters’ epic journey of life.

We welcome all 9th – 12th-grade girls and their parents/guardians to this phenomenal event. Students must attend with either a parent or guardian, complete the attached application, and return to us as indicated no later than July 26, 2021.

Apply by July 26, 2021 at:

https://forms.gle/jR7yuw2mSukCuskH9