GARCIA ON THE GO
Making every day count
Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Summer Meals for Children
For many children, summertime means food, friends and fun. For families who count on school breakfast and lunch, however, the summer months can be stressful and family food budgets have to be stretched even further. Summer is also a critical time for kids and teens’ academic and physical development.  But during the summer, they can lose out on several months of learning and physical activity that they would normally get at school. Youth 18 years and younger can received free summer meals in numerous locations throughout our community.  Local partners provide the locations and staff to serve up to two meals a day.  Families can find a site by visiting www.summerfood.org, texting FOOD to 877-877 or calling 211.

Every year, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board awards the Texas Armed Services Scholarship to students across the State interested in public service through the armed services. Students can be awarded up to $10,000 annually, and must be nominated by a State Representative or Senator. If you know of a high school or college student who is passionate about the armed services and lives in Senate District 6, please have them submit an application to my office by midnight on May 15th. They must meet several academic criteria, enroll in the ROTC program of their college of choice, and commit to service in the armed forces upon graduation. Click here to download the application. If you have any questions, please call my staff member, Isabel Longoria, at 713-884-8797.

Join Senator Sylvia Garcia for SD6's 1st Annual Senior Crafts and Health Fair in celebration of Older Americans Month on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at the M.O. Campbell Education Center (1865 Aldine Bender Road 77032). During this free event, attendees will be able to purchase handmade goods from local seniors, receive free health screenings from community partners, enjoy good music and more. We encourage everyone to bring their family, friends, and neighbors. For any questions, comments, or concerns  please contact (713) 923-7575. We look forward to seeing you there!

Annie's List Houston Luncheon

Senator Garcia joined Senators Wendy Davis and Leticia Van de Putte and other elected officials along with over 800 energetic Democrats for Annie’s List Annual Houston Luncheon on May 13. Senator Garcia had the distinct honor of introducing our next Governor, Wendy Davis! Visit www.annieslist.com to get involved.

Greetings SD 6 residents. I hope that this message finds you in great spirits. May is celebrated for a number of occasions among which include Cinco de Mayo, Senior Citizen Appreciation,  and Mental Health Awareness. So in the spirit of what this month symbolizes, I invite you to help me celebrate by being mindful of how you can best serve and further these causes.

Putting People First,
Sylvia