FUNDED PROGRAMS:
American Red Cross - Matagorda County Chapter
Chapter Director Pat Curry, 2200 Seventh St. 1st Floor, Bay City, TX 77414, 979-245-3056 , Fax 979-245-7145 matagorda_arc@hotmail.com
Provides disaster preparedness and relief, like emergency funds for shelter and clothing; service to military and their families; health education on current issues such as AIDS, first aid, CPR, and water safety.
Bay City Day Care
Executive Director Elnora Moore, 2516 Ave. K., P.O. Box 1213, Bay City, TX
77404-1213, 979-245-9641, Fax 979-245-2441
Provides low cost day care for children of low income families, often single parents. The kids are exposed to cultural enrichment through planned activities.
Boy Scout of America - Sam Houston Area Council
James Roberson - Area Coordinator, 4203 Lori Lane, Bay City, TX 77414,
979-245-9265
Provides social developmental programs for young men through physical & mental fitness, leadership, outdoor skills, career exploration for area youth.
Bay Area Council on Drugs & Alcohol
Info coming soon...
D.A.R.E. - Tidehaven ISD
Officer Jamie Buis, P.O. Box 129, El Maton, TX. 77440, 361-588-6685,
Fax 361-588-7109, Tisddare@hotmail.com.
Exclusively for education purposes. To develop awareness with students toward the dangers of drugs, tobacco, alcohol and to build up their self-esteem so they don't follow peer pressure.
Economic Actions Commitee (EAC)
Executive Director Hazel Johnson, 3008 LeTulle or 904 Whitson, P.O. Box 1685, Bay City, TX 77404-1685, 245-1923 or 245-6901, Energy 245-3250, Fax 979 245-5699, Eacgc@wcnet.net
Provides energy related assistance and the Title XX Program - a hot nutritional meal for homebound elderly and disabled citizens of Matagorda County.
Friends of Elder Citizens
Director Beverly Watson, P.O. Box 791, 705 Commerce, Palacios, TX 77465, 361-972-9921 or 2715, Fax 361-972-9966, foecmat@wcnet.net;
Prep & Eva Graham Adult Activity Center, Manager Belia Avila, 1120 Ave. F, Bay City, TX 77414, 979-245-7400, ,Fax 979-323-0448, foecbc@wcnet.net
Provides transportation, information and referral, outreach, home delivered meals, congregate meals, recreation, nutrition, educational information, and health services for persons ages 60 and older living in Matagorda & Jackson Counties.
Girl Scouts of South Texas Council
Executive Director Carmen Mikkel, 231 West Hwy 332, Lake Jackson, Texas 77566, 1-800-952-5556, Fax 979-297-0661, carmenm@gsst.org
Provides comprehensive social developmental programs for young women through physical and mental fitness, leadership opportunities, outdoor skills, career exploration.
KIDS IN DISTRESS (K.I.D.S.)
Lynn Vajdos - President, 3917 Wickersham, Bay City, TX 77414, 979-245-2524, dlvajdos@tisd.net
Provides counseling for children of Matagorda County who have been physically and sexually abused, and educates the community on the issues of child abuse.
Literacy volunteers of America, Inc.
Linda Brown -Program Coordinator, 1921 5th St., Bay City, TX 77414, 979-244-9544 Fax 244-9566, lvabc@beamans.com
LVA Bay City is a non-profit organization whose mission is to teach the adult non-reader skills in literacy to increase their occupational competency and to empower their drive toward personal fulfillment.
Matagorda County Association for Retarded Citizens
Verna Henderson - Program Director, 920 Nichols, P.O. Box 1305,
Bay City, TX 77404-1305, 979-245-5833, Fax 979-245-8729
Provides services for male and female, mentally retarded adults, to improve their lifestyle and skills to make them self sufficient.
Matagorda County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Director Joyce Richmond, 2200 7th St. - 3rd Floor, Bay City, TX 77414, 979-245-4958, Fax 979-245-6453, matcocasa@sbcglobal.net
Provides trained volunteers to act as advocates to speak on behalf of abused and neglected children involved in the court system. The volunteer makes recommendations to the court as to the child’s best interest and placement.
Matagorda Episcopal Hospital Outreach Program (MEHOP)
Executive Director Brenda Harris, 101 Ave. F., Bay City, TX 77414, 979-245-2008, Fax 979-245-0744, MEHOP1@wcnet.net
Mobil medical clinic providing health care, a vision program, and spiritual ministry to the disadvantage regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity. No one is turned away. Provides a Licensed Nurse Practitioner and a registered nurse, overseen by a medical Director.
Matagorda County Teen Court
Judge Herbert Hawkins- Administrator, Program Coordinator - Lori Leverette, 2408 Ave. D, Bay City, TX 77414, 979-245-1401, Fax 979-323-1649,
Mctc@academic planet.com
Their mission is to attack the juvenile crime problem, deter, and prevent future juvenile crime throughout Matagorda County. Teen Court imparts swift justice with immediate consequences, punishment, restitution, and corrective action.
Matagorda County United Way - Helpline
Executive Director Kim Effenberger, 2417 Ave G, Bay City, TX 77414, 979-245-5852, Fax 979-244-1541, mcuw@wcnet.net
A free and confidential bilingual information and referral service. Works cooperatively with federal, state, and local non-profit and governmental agencies. HELPLINE is the critical link between clients and services.
Matagorda County United Way - Helpline
Executive Director Glenda Davenport, 3010 6th St., P.O. Box 1820, Bay City, TX 77404-1820, 979-245-9109 or 1-800-451-9235, Fax 979-245-3426, mcwcc@crisiscnt.com
A community based non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a safe refuge for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault.
Rainbow Land Day Care
Director Janie Medina, P.O. Box 814, Palacios, TX 77465, 361-972-2831,
Fax 323-9250
Provides quality licensed day care on a sliding scale for children around Palacios whose parents must work outside the home.
The Robet Duran Caring & Sharing Food Pantry
Directors: Pat McKinney or Candice Neese, POB 791 or 706 1/2 Commerce Palacios, TX 77465, 361-972-6355, Fax 361-972-6669, Bomac@hotmail.com
Their Mission is to feed the hungry of Palacios and the surrounding area.
