Tri-County Community Action, Inc Board Meeting - February 21, 2012
Submitted by Latisha Hendrix

Tri-County Community Action, Inc. will hold a board meeting on Monday March 5, 2012 in Center, Texas. The meeting will be held at the Central Office located (214 Nacogdoches St.) Center, Texas. The meeting will begin at 6:30pm for more information you may contact Yolanda Neal 936-598-6315 Ext. 18.

New Leadership at Tri-County Community Action, Inc. - February 18, 2012
Submitted by Yolonda Neal

Tri-County Community Action, Inc. (TCCA) begins the New Year with new leadership. TCCA was formed in 1966 by a group of citizens concerned about the needs of people in distress within the local community. At that time, the agency served Shelby, Sabine, and San Augustine counties. At present TCCA serves Harrison, Jasper, Newton, Panola, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Tyler, Angelina and Upshur counties. TCCA continues to serve the needs of the low income, disabled, elderly, and people in distress with a wide variety of programs; including: crisis energy assistance, emergency food and shelter through the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), Head Start/Early Head Start programs for infants and toddlers, and a weatherization assistance program (WAP).

The Board of Directors named George T. Simon, Jr. as Executive Director for TCCA effective January 1, 2012. Javier Vasquez was appointed Chief Financial Officer , Christina Leary was appointed Director of Human Resources and Tana Hairgrove was appointed Director of the Head Start/Early Head Start programs. These individuals bring a wealth of talent and experience that will allow the agency to continue to grow and to better serve our communities. The TCCA corporate offices are currently located in Center, Texas at 214 Nacogdoches Street. (Old Elementary School)

Over the years the organization has continued to fight the debilitation effects of poverty through many innovative programs. During this time, the local communities have remained actively supportive of TCCA. The promise of Community Action is to change people’s lives, embody the spirit of hope and improve communities, and to make America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other. Local residents serve on the Board of Directors and Policy Councils, as well as, volunteer their time, skills, goods and services to help TCCA be successful. TCCA works closely with other service agencies in the area to ensure coordination of referrals and services.

San Augustine Breakfast with Dad a Success - February 14, 2012
Submitted by Diane Hughes

San Augustine Head Start and Early Head Start were full of enthusiastic parents on Friday, February 10th. It was time again for “Breakfast with Dad”, a time to celebrate the positive influence Dads have, as teachers, on their children. Everyone toured the Center and looked at all the beautiful artwork on the walls. The food could be smelled from outside. It consisted of Breakfast casserole, fresh berries, grits, milk, juice and biscuits. Ms Renee, the food specialist, prepared the perfect amount of food and everyone had their fill. “Breakfast with Dad was a success”, Ms. Renee said. All classes ate family style so much conversation was going on. In attendance were fourteen Dad’s, Grandfathers and Uncles and eleven Mom’s who were representing for their children’s Dads. The children giggled with excitement to have company while they were eating. Tri-County Community Action is proud to associate with such great parents who are determined to help their children get a head start in learning. If you’d like information on how your children can get into the birth to three Early Head Start program or the three to five year old Head Start program, call 936-598-6315.