Partners
Partners
In 2001, United Way of Southern Cameron County adopted the national Success by 6 Initiative. Success by 6 is an organization of community members and educators who have joined together to serve as a catalyst to promote research-based early literacy development for children birth to six years of age in Southern Cameron County with the overall goal of helping children succeed when they enter school. This directly contributes toSouthern Cameron County's quality of life, educational success, competitive workforce and economic strength. To find out more about Success by 6, Click Here.
Education
Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Madre
(956) 943-6310
Boys & Girls Club of Los Fresnos
(956) 233-1102
Children improve academically in Math and Reading with the after school tutorial program.
Brownsville Literacy Center
(956) 542-8080
Pre-schoolers and their parents improve literacy and language skills through Family Literacy classes.
Proyecto Juan Diego
(956) 542-2488
Children of Cameron Park improve academically in Math and Reading with the after-school tutorial program.
Texas Early Education Model (TEEM)
(956) 548-6700
Parents gain the skills needed to ensure their pre-school aged children are ready for school.
Health
Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Madre
(956) 943-6310
Boys & Girls Club of Los Fresnos
(956) 233-1102
Children improve their health through physical fitness programs.
Monica’s House
(956) 986-2770
Child victims of abuse through counseling, gain the skills necessary to begin the healing process. Through the community education program, children learn the difference between appropriate and inappropriate touches.
Infant & Family Nutrition Agency
(956) 541-9250
Mothers gain knowledge about healthy eating habits and basic nutrition to prevent obesity related diseases such as diabetes and heart disease for their families. Families reduce the risk of health problems for their new babies with prenatal and breastfeeding education, counseling and support.
Proyecto Juan Diego
(956) 542-2488
Cameron Park families receive access to resources and health care to improve the quality of their lives through community education and advocacy.
Moody Clinic
(956) 542-8504
Children with a diagnosed disability gain access to therapy to enhance their abilities and maximize their independent function.
Tip of Texas Family Outreach
(956) 541-5566
Families gain positive parenting education, access to community resources and emotional support to prevent abuse and neglect of children.
Friendship of Women
(956) 544-7412
The community education program reduces the risk for family violence by teaching participants about the cycle of abuse, positive communication and healthy relationships.
Valley AIDS Council
1-888-311-2437
Community members increase their awareness of risks for HIV/AIDS and learn to make safer, healthier decisions for their lives through the community outreach program.
Income
Brownsville Literacy Center
(956) 542-8080
Adults gain English language skills to improve life at home, work and for their children by attending English as a Second Language classes.
Ozanam Center
(956)831-6331 or 831-4791
Families and individuals are provided food, shelter and access to community resources to improve self-sufficiency during their time of crises.
South Texas Chapter of the American Red Cross
(956) 423-0523
Prepares the community to prevent and respond to emergencies and disasters as well as meet the immediate emergency needs of victims.
YouthBuild Brownsville - Community Development Corporation of Brownsville
(956) 541-4955
Youth gain technical building skills, GED and job placement assistance.