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Dona Ana County Health And Human Services |
| Program name: |
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AmeriCorps VISTA - Community Centers |
| Description : |
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<p>The AmeriCorps is a domestic volunteer program which administers the programs offered at the community resource centers. There are currently 10 AmeriCorps Volunteers In Service to America (VISTA) members. The volunteer members focus on encouraging citizen participation and community self-help. The county’s Health and Human Services Department is a program site sponsored by the non-profit SER de New Mexico, and under the leadership of the Corporation for National and Community Service. Melissa Lujan is currently the lead volunteer for the HHS department and can be reached with any questions or concerns at (505)525-5861 or HHS@donaanacounty.org. </p>
<p>The community centers are the outlet by which the VISTA program can serve the county and connect residents to its partners. In addition to the subsequently listed services, two major celebrations are scheduled annually: Día del niño in April, and Winter Celebrations in celebrations. There are five community centers located throughout the county that can be contacted by phone or mail. Look for further developments as the centers are brought online. </p>
<p>Provided through each of the centers, the AmeriCorps VISTAs offer </p>
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<li>Health and nutritional education, </li>
<li>English as a second language courses, </li>
<li>Graduate Equivalency Degree coursework (GED),</li>
<li>Monthly visits by the community nurse,</li>
<li>Monthly DWI compliance monitor visits,</li>
<li>Senior meals and commodities (Doña Ana and Radium Springs, Vado/Del Cerro locations only), and </li>
<li>Income support services such as enrollment food stamp distribution programs. </li>
<p>Contact the community center closest to you for information about taking advantage of any of these services, becoming an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer, or volunteering independently.
Click here to download the annual outcomes report (current to October 2006)
If you are interested in learning more about becoming involved with the AmeriCorps VISTA program, Click Here. </p>
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| Hours of Operation: |
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Mon-Fri 8am-5pm |
| Eligibility Requirements: |
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None |
| Intake Procedure: |
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Visit one of the centers, located at <br />
ANTHONY <br />
625 Acosta Road<br />
Anthony, New Mexico 88021<br />
Blanca Gonzalez<br />
Laura Valdez <br />
(505) 635-7705 <br />
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CHAPARRAL<br />
190 County Line<br />
Chaparral NM 88081<br />
Hilda Moore<br />
Delia Martinez <br />
(505) 824-4173<br />
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DOÑA ANA<br />
5745 Ledesma Drive<br />
Dona Ana, NM 88032<br />
Velia Ledezma <br />
Julia Rausch<br />
(505) 526-8807<br />
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ORGAN<br />
5880 Second Street<br />
Organ NM 88052<br />
Vanessa Garcia <br />
Reyna Flores <br />
(505) 373-1923<br />
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RADIUM SPRINGS, VADO/ DEL CERRO<br />
Robledo Community Center<br />
12060 Lindbeck Road<br />
Radium Springs NM 88054<br />
(505) 523-8650 <br />
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VADO/DEL CERRO<br />
180 La Fe Avenue <br />
Vado, NM 88048 <br />
(505)373-1923 <br />
RINCON<br />
220 Baker Street.<br />
Rincon NM 87940<br />
Virginia Herrera<br />
Cora Palomino<br />
(505) 267-0035<br />
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LAS CRUCES (ADMIN OFFICE)<br />
Administrative Office<br />
DAC Government Center<br />
845 N. Motel Boulevard<br />
Las Cruces, NM 88007<br />
Melissa Lujan<br />
(505) 525-5861<br />
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| Insurance Information: |
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None Required |
| Languages Spoken: |
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English, Spanish |
| Fees: |
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NA |
| Primary Contact: |
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Javier Garcia, Health Advocate , (575) 525-5849, (email)
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| Address: |
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845 N Motel BlvdLas Cruces, NM 88007 (See a map) |
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