Life Fellowship Church Sponsors Angel Tree for Foster Children

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Could there be a more beautiful picture this time of year? The Henderson County Child Welfare Board Foster Child Angel Tree is completely empty. That means that every single foster child from Henderson County will have Christmas. This year, Athens Life Fellowship Church sponsored every single angel on the tree.

“Simply put, Pastor Mark Allen and the congregation at Athens Life Fellowship have insured that each of these children will have presents for Christmas,” said Jay Eckert, the current Chairman of the Henderson County Child Welfare Board.

Children that have been placed in foster care due to allegations of abuse and neglect often struggle for a sense of normalcy around Christmas time but this will certainly help.

The Henderson County Child Welfare Board’s mission is to support a network of volunteers and Child Protective Services workers who are concerned with the welfare of children, especially those suffering from abuse and neglect. Its purpose is to function as a liaison between the community and the Texas Department of Family and Child Protective Services.

Railsback Honored by Keep Athens Beautiful

Pictured are, from left,  Barbara Railsback and Peggy Rhodes, Keep Athens Beautiful Board President.
Pictured are, from left, Barbara Railsback and Peggy Rhodes, Keep Athens Beautiful Board President.

Press release

Barbara Railsback was honored with Margaret Myers award at the Keep Athens Beautiful annual Christmas Party.

Margaret Myers set a precedent of outstanding service to the Keep Athens Beautiful program. Her contribution and character to the founding of this organization have benefited not only the aesthetic appeal of Athens, but also the economic development and promotion of the city as well.

This award is bestowed annually by the board members of Keep Athens Beautiful to a current board member who exemplifies the same type of leadership and character.

Barbara is the Fine Arts Teacher at South Elementary.

Crisis Center Needs Help

Dear Community,

The East Texas Crisis Center here in Athens, needs your HELP. Our mission is to provide safety, shelter and education to victims of family violence, sexual assault and other violent crime and to restore dignity and purpose in their lives.

When a victim leaves a domestic violence situation they usually leave with nothing, we provide them with the basics until we can get them to a safe place. We are in need of some supplies here at the Crisis Center here is a list of what we are in need of. If you, your Church, or Organization feel in your hearts that you could help, please look at our list of needs and help us. You may bring them to our office at 310 S. Carroll St. in Athens.

1. Shampoo
2. Hair conditioner
3. Tooth paste
4. Diapers size 4/5/6
5. Baby power
7. Baby lotion
8. Hair brushes
9. Combs
10. Shave cream
11. Deodorant
12. Water
13. Juice Boxes
14. Ladies socks or footie’s (New)
15. Children’s socks (New)
16. Baby Wipes
17. Sweat Tops and Bottoms (New) sizes Small, Medium, and Large
18. $10.00 Gas gift cards.

Often times we take for granted the everyday things we use and have. Please open your hearts and pocket books to assist us in helping our clients. Thank you so much

Sincerely,

Gwen Cox
Volunteer Coordinator
East Texas Crisis Center

Applications for GBC Toys for Tots

The Gun Barrel City Toys for Tots will be accepting Christmas applications for families in need through December 12. Applications can be filled out Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – noon or 1 p.m. – 3 p.m, at Gun Barrel City Hall located on Main Street.

We are accepting applications from residents of Gun Barrel City, Mabank, Seven Points, Payne Springs and Tool. All applications must have child’s social security card, birth certificate and the child must be currently living with the person applying.

The card is necessary not just for taxes, it also serves as an individual identification for all legal citizens of the United States. Each card has a unique 9-digit number that allows relevant authorities to get all details about the individual. In addition, a Social Security card allows a person to get benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) after retirement, in case of a disability or even apply for government grants. Therefore, if you lose your Social Security card, it can create a big problem for you. Here you will get thesocial security card replacement nc, do visit.

To change your name, you must show evidence of a legal name change. The evidence should identify you by both your old and new names, and have information about you that can be compared with old records, such as date of birth and parents’ names. If the evidence of legal name change doesn’t provide sufficient information, additional evidence will be requested. If you were born outside the U.S., you must also provide evidence of U.S. citizenship if not already shown on your record, or current lawful immigration status.

The number of replacement Social Security cards you can receive is limited to three per year, and ten per lifetime. The SSA will not count changes in legal name or a restrictive legend (such as Not Valid for Employment) in determining the limits. They may also grant exceptions on a case-by-case basis if you can establish a need for a card beyond these limits. For instance, you may obtain a letter from a social services agency stating that you must show the card in order to receive benefits.

The first requirement is to complete the official application for a Social Security card. The application can be found on the website for the Social Security Administration. This application can be filled out on your computer or printed out and filled in by hand printing.

Whether the applicant is a child or an adult, a legally admitted immigrant or newborn baby, the requirements are about the same. They include documentation proving citizenship, age and identity. All documents presented must be either originals or certified copies.

In any case, it may be necessary for the applicant to appear in person at his local Social Security office. The exception to this is the American born adult who is simply applying for a replacement Social Security card.

The process for replacing a lost SSN card is actually very simple. One simply has to submit a number of documents by mail or in person to the local Social Security Administration office. As long as there are no discrepancies in these documents, it is quite easy to get a replacement soon.

While the procedure can be easy, what happens between the time the card is lost and when it is replaced becomes very crucial. Identity theft is usually the biggest danger to losing one’s social security number. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the person to immediately inform local state and federal authorities, banks and other financial institutions about the loss. This way, they will be alerted and will decline all transactions using your lost card until you get a replacement anytime within the seventh to tenth week.

Should you ever suspect that somebody has been using your Social Security information, file a complaint right away with the Federal Trade Commission. Some people think identity theft only happens in movies. Of course, they do happen to real people. In fact, some individuals have actually ended up with whopping credit card bills to pay because someone took advantage of their lost card. Definitely, when you lose your SSN card, you need to report the incident immediately to authorities.

The person applying must have proof of residency in the form of a utility bill, driver’s license and proof of income. Find out certificate services by Birth Certificate Texas provides same day expedited rush Texas birth certificate and Texas death certificate obtainment services.

You may only apply to one organization. All applicants must complete an application on or by December 12, no later than 3 p.m. (no exceptions) to be considered. Please do not contact the Police Deptartment on the applications as they do not have the time or information needed to assist you.

Please visit us between the dates listed above if you have any further questions or contact the Toys for Tots president Jane Horton at 903-887-1289.