Tag: Community Partner

National Farmers Market Week (NFMW) is an annual celebration that highlights the vital role farmers markets play in the nation’s food system. Not only do farmers markets promote the numerous benefits of fresh produce and sustainably sourced meats & eggs – they also provide jobs, a sense of belonging and community and health and food education opportunities. 

This year, we will be wrapping up NFMW on August 14 from 9a-12p with a little fun & interactive experience for all ages.

• GOFM Celery-bration Station – Tell us why you GOFM with sticker thing

• Follow us online or sign up for our newsletter to get a GOFM sticker

• Kiddos can play pin the fruit on the basket and win small prize

• Purchase raffle tickets and be entered to win a market swag & gifts

Check out our social media pages for a fun Farmers Market Week fact. To learn more about National Farmers Market week, click here: https://farmersmarketcoalition.org/national-farmers-market-week/ 

Dates:

August 14

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (28th & Market)

In partnership with Our Vote Texas, you can register to vote right at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market!

It’s an easy as 1-2-3. If you have any questions about voting, Our Vote Texas will be there to answer.

Dates:

August 28

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (28th & Market)

About Our Vote Texas

Our Vote Texas is a people-powered nonprofit committed to advancing voter rights education and good public policy in Texas through advocacy and outreach.

Learn more about the ​Galveston Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (GCPAA), what they do for our community, and ask questions about the next Galveston Citizens Police Academy!

Dates:

August 21

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (28th & Market)

About Galveston Citizens Police Academy Alumni (GCPAAA)

To present and promote a continuing positive image of all law enforcement, but specifically the Galveston Police Department and its constitutionally mandated function;

To support and assist the ​Galveston Police Department by lessening the burdens of government fighting crime and delinquency;

To advance, foster and promote the Galveston Citizens Police Academy Alumni [GCPAAA];

To conduct the affairs, carry on its operation, and have an office within the City of Galveston to exercise the purposes defined herein;

To foster a positive image of the Galveston Police Department and citizens of the City of Galveston;

To encourage continuing education and training; and

To conduct or engage in any lawful act or activity for which the Galveston Citizens Police Academy Alumni [GCPAAA] has been organized under the Non-Profit Act of the State of Texas in furtherance of these purposes, or incidental thereto, except as prohibited in the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws.

The SNMA Health and Wellness booth is aimed to promote and encourage individuals to take charge of their health.

The booth will feature FREE health screening stations, including blood pressure, pulse, glucose, total cholesterol, and heart and lung checks.

They will also be distributing information regarding emergency preparedness, resource referrals around the Galveston area, and pamphlets with information covering healthy lifestyle pointers for high blood pressure, diabetes, high blood sugar, stroke, etc.

Dates:

August 14

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (28th & Market)

About Student National Medical Association – UTMB Chapter

Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is committed to supporting current and future underrepresented minority medical students, addressing the needs of underserved communities, and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent, and socially conscious physicians.

SNMA focuses on community outreach to fulfill its mission not only to nurture and support the academic enrichment of its members but also to serve communities in a real and proactive way. Our outreach programs educate and empower local communities to make healthy lifestyle choices.

We continually pilot and implement community service programs following National Protocols. Protocols were created to guide our efforts to serve minority communities through health education and screening programs directly. Regions and chapters adhere to these National Protocols to educate young and old as SNMA fulfills its commitment to reduce morbidity and mortality in underserved communities.

There is a lack of community involvement and sustainable relationships with the environment. The solution is an education campaign for composting: the sustainable disposal of food and organic waste.

By implementing a habit of composting into our Clear Lake homes and lives, we contribute – as a community – to a healthy environment and world.

Visit their booth to learn more about how you can incorporate composting at home!

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Organized by Sofia’s Gold Award Project: Implementing composting systems into Houston homes – The Soil Solution

Dates:

July 31

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (28th & Market)

Drop off school supplies for The Future is Us “It Takes a Village” Back 2 School Event! These will help ensure Galveston students are more than ready for their upcoming school year.

Bring items from GISD Approved School Supply List or headphones, calculators, scissors, school uniform materials, and undergarments.

Dates:

August 14

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (28th & Market)

About The Future is Us

The Future is US exists to fight for Galveston youth through community voice so future generations can meet their full potential.

They are working to identify community conditions and social determinants of health to prevent disproportionate suspension, expulsion, District Alternative Education Placement (DAEP) referral, and juvenile justice incarceration for youth of color in Galveston.

Drop off new baby necessities to the market & support new moms in need!

Items include new diapers/pull-ups, bottles, breast pumps, books, car seats, toys, and pack-and-plays.

Dates:

July 24

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

at Galveston’s Own Farmers Market (28th & Market)

About Nia Cultural Center

Nia Cultural Center is a Galveston-based educational organization with activities and programs focused on culture and history and their impacts on the lives of children, youth, and families. Its mission is to reinstate the role of the family and community in their responsibility to strengthen and improve the quality of life for children by preparing them academically, culturally, mentally, and physically to attain productive futures. Learn more on their website>

Learn more about the environmental impact of cigarette butt litter on the beach AND how you can help mitigate the long-term effects.

Surfrider Foundation will be educating the public on how dangerous and prolific the cigarette butt problem is and how Surfrider Galveston has teamed with many community partners and businesses to address and manage the issue.

They will be able to discuss the different aspects of the campaign, how the community can get involved, and will show participants how to make butt cans out of recycled aluminum cans.

Dates:

July 31

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

About Surfrider Foundation, Galveston Chapter

Surfrider is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches for all people, through a powerful activist network. The Galveston Chapter was established over ten years ago, and we have been active with beach clean-ups, working towards the elimination of single-use plastics through the Bring the Bag campaign, and most recently, educating the public on cigarette butt trash through our Hold On To Your Butts campaign.

While 1 in 7 hospitalized people will need a blood transfusion in a lifetime, only 1 in 20 eligible blood donors actually donate. There is no substitute for blood – your donation saves lives.

Plus, if you donate blood, you’ll get a FREE Marroon Zip Pullover from the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center.

Dates:

July 24

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

About Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center needs 1,000 donations every day of the year to serve patients in our community. Giving on an ongoing basis helps ensure blood components are always available for the patients we serve. Your donation could mean the difference between life and death for someone, and that’s why we’re so grateful for you. 

Congregation B’Nai Israel will feature a bit of its history combined with the opportunity to taste several traditional Jewish foods brought over from Europe by Jewish immigrants. Come by for a sweet or savory nosh or just to schmooze.

Both Yiddish (a combination of German and Hebrew): a nosh is a snack and schmooze means to have a quick chat.

Dates:

June 26

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Congregation B’nai Israel, Galveston

Congregation B’nei Israel is a Jewish Reform synagogue founded in 1886 by German Jewish immigrants. It is the oldest Jewish Reform congregation and the second chartered Jewish congregation in Texas (Houston had the first). Congregation B’nai Israel is located on Avenue O, between 30th and 31st Streets.