Prevention - Education - Intervention - Recovery
The following activities/events were part of a “Happiness Projects” grant funded from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. The intent of the projects was to bring joy and reduce stress to the community while inspiring collaboration, resiliency and opportunities for family time. These are small examples of those completed by the Galveston County Community Coalition.
Featuring Activities and Events @ Local Libraries, Businesses, Community Agencies, Churches & School Districts
Partners include: Dickinson Library, Moore Memorial Library, Texas City Library, Healthy Spot, Sailing Angels, College of the Mainland, City of Dickinson, Santa Fe ISD, GHFEDS, Knights of Columbus, City of Kemah, Dickinson ISD, REACH, O'Connell Prep Academy, Seeding Galveston, The Meridian Retirement Center, NAMI, ADA Recovery Center, UTMB, St. Vincent's House, Grace Episcopal Church, Higher Up Texas, Regal Estates Senior Living, Stewart Elementary School, Know Your Worth, Eternal Aerial.
KEMAH MURAL
March 2023
About:
Kemah Mural Park: 64 Bradford Avenue, Kemah, Texas
This mural accompanies an alcohol and smoke-free picnic area for those seeking a safe outdoor space. The Coalition worked closely with the City of Kemah and the city council to unanimously pass a Tobacco/Vape/Alcohol free ordinance for the park.
Partner:
City of Kemah
DICKINSON MURAL
August 2022
About:
2512 Termini Street, Dickinson, Texas 77539
The intent of this project is to bring joy, reduce stress, and provide the community of Dickinson with another space in the community to enjoy.
Partners:
The Dickinson Chamber of Commerce
Awards, ETC.
GALVESTON'S COMMUNITY GARDEN
April through July 2022
About: The intent of the garden is to help those in the community who want fresh produce and to help the community be sustainable.
Partners:
Seeding Galveston
Grace Episcopal Church
UTMB SIGHT
GALVESTON'S BLANKET PROJECT
November 2021 - December 2022
About: With the growing concern of distressed Galvestonians, the coalition provided waterproof blankets in waterproof bags (with local resources printed on the bags) and co-ed hygiene kits. All of these items were distributed to those with home insecurities.
Partners:
Know Your Worth
Galveston Urban Ministries
St. Vincent's House
Gulf Coast Center