Community Partners

VIDA – Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (vidacareers.org)

Are you excited about learning a trade but not sure how you will pay for your books, uniforms, and tools?

Come talk to a VIDA representative at the Hub or at ITEC and learn more.

Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA) is a community-based organization that offers tuition assistance (on a partial scale depending on household income), childcare assistance, transportation assistance, textbook assistance, and uniform/tool assistance to students enrolled or pursuing a certificate or associates degree in a high-skilled, high-wage and in-demand field.

Contact:

Ms. Felicia Adams
Case Manager and Career Counselor
Lightner 100 U
Tuesday & Wednesday
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Mr. Isidro Ramos
Director of Workforce & Economic Development
ITEC Center Workforce
Wednesdays, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Brownsville : Su Clinica

Are you without health insurance and need advice about choosing a plan? Do you need help completing an application for medical insurance, Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP, or TANF? Are you searching for a medical doctor, dentist, or pharmacy?

Stop by and visit Su Clinica for assistance.

Su Clinica is a community health center that offers comprehensive health services in pediatrics, adult medicine, women’s health, prenatal care, and behavioral health, among others. Help with application assistance for government-provided services such as medical insurance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) can also be provided.

Contact:

Ms. Sonia Garcia
Case Manager and Community Relations
Lightner 100 W
Wednesdays
9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Food Bank

Home – Food Bank of Rio Grande Valley (foodbankrgv.com)

Do you wish you could find someone to help you complete a complicated application for assistance for you and your household? Are you not sure what benefits you can apply for?

Stop by and get guidance from a Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley representative.  

The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley is passionately committed to improving lives through food assistance, nutrition education, and access to community services.

Contact:

Ms. Cynthia Zuniga
Social Services Coordinator
Lightner 100 O
Available via email: [email protected]

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Proyecto Juan Diego (proyecto-jd.org)

Are you looking to become a U.S. citizen, better your mental and physical health with free exercise classes, or have a safe space for you and your children?

Come by on the last Thursday of each month to learn more about Proyecto Juan Diego’s services.

Proyecto Juan Diego is well known for its dedication to serving the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Proyecto Juan Diego (PJD) offers low-income families support, guidance, and education in the areas of health, family, education, immigration, and civic engagement.

Contact:

Ms. Laura Lara
Representative
Lightner 100 W
Thursdays
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

BCFS Health and Human Services – Discover BCFS

Do you have a child from 0 to 5 years old at home, but your household budget is beyond tight? Are you searching for options to see who can watch over your child? Are you in the foster system or recently aged out and need a helping hand?

BCFS is available to meet with you to see how they can assist you in moving forward in life. Don’t think twice about coming to visit. Please call 956.230.3849 for more information. 

BCFS Health and Human Services Harlingen is a community-based organization that serves families with children who live in Cameron and Willacy Counties. Services include two evidence-based programs, Project Hopes and Fatherhood Effect. These programs help families with conflict and everyday struggles while promoting strong family bonds and resilience. Our TWC also works with current and former foster youth to navigate the higher education process. In addition, BCFS has a Family Resource Center, which provides services to families with children ages 0 to 5 and expecting moms. Services include cleaning supplies, hygiene items, baby items, diapers, and much more.

Contact:

Mrs. Karla Mora
Peer Advocate
Lightner 100 V
Wednesdays
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The Scorpion Opportunity Hub serves as a space to engage with the Scorpion community and access campus and community support that will help students achieve their educational goals.


Contact us:
[email protected] | (956) 295-3432
[email protected] | (956) 295-3639

Students at ITECC:
[email protected] | (956) 295-3740

For more information on any organization, help with something else not listed, or how to become a community partner, please contact:

John Rodriguez, Perkins Coordinator

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (956) 295-3680
Lightner Center

Miguel Cortez, Coordinator

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (956) 295-3432
Lightner Center