Services & Programs
At the Palacios Community Hub, we serve as your one-stop resource for life’s challenges. Sometimes that means help with a 16-page benefits application, understanding new health insurance forms, getting a bill of sale notarized, or making copies of an important will. Other times, it’s about learning new skills, finding a job, or getting connected to health and wellness services.
In a rural town like ours, many of these services weren’t available—or affordable—before the Hub. Today, we’re proud to offer support in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and to help protect seniors by identifying scams in mail or messages. We don’t just react to needs; we listen and keep building new programs and partnerships so the community always has access to the help it needs.
Literacy Support for Children
- Parents as Teachers (PAT): A nationally recognized program that helps parents become their child’s first teacher. Educators meet with families twice a month to share age-appropriate activities, set goals, and provide overall family support. Group meetings also offer connection, learning, and a meal.
- Child Literacy Programs: Early literacy skills are key to school and life success. With many Texas children struggling, our programs focus on reading, writing, and technology to break cycles of poverty.
- Books and Beyond: A weekly after-school program with storytelling, STEAM activities, and snacks. Offered at three locations to help kids who lack transportation.
- Lit Camp (Summer): A K–3rd grade summer program to prevent “summer slide.” Kids read Scholastic books, enjoy activities, and take books home to share.
Workforce Preparation
- SER Jobs: Paid internships for young adults ages 16–24, plus opportunities for those 25 and older. The Hub is also a SEAL site for youth with disabilities, offering workforce training and mentorship.
- Workforce Solutions Counselor: Available every Tuesday morning at the Hub to connect residents with job opportunities.
- Job Search Help: Support with resumes, cover letters, computer skills, and job applications during all open hours.
- Job Fair: An annual event connecting high school seniors and community members with local employers, supported by regional chambers of commerce and business groups.
Adult Education
- English as a Second Language (ESL): Morning and evening classes offered four days a week, including preparation for citizenship tests and interviews. Available for Spanish and Vietnamese speakers.
- GED Classes: Support for adults working to complete their high school equivalency.
- Financial Literacy: Classes and one-on-one support to help families budget, save, and make better financial decisions.
- Agriculture Lecture Series: Monthly guest speakers share expertise to support local farmers, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in agriculture.
Health Services
- Wesley Nurse: On-site once a week, offering a holistic approach to health—mind, body, and spirit—plus free referrals to behavioral health counselors.
- Immunizations: Flu, COVID, and childhood shots provided by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services as needed.
- Prevent Blindness: Monthly vision screenings with vouchers for free eye exams and glasses for those who qualify.
- Early Childhood Intervention (ECI): Weekly sessions for families of children with developmental delays, plus outreach and resources for children under age 3.
- Health Expo: An annual back-to-school event with free health screenings, physicals, haircuts, and more.
Community Services
- Copy, Print, Fax, Scan, Notary: Free daily services that save families money and support local needs, from personal documents to small business tasks.
- Translation: Spanish and Vietnamese translation services for important documents and applications.
- Benefits Assistance: Certified staff help with SNAP, TANF, healthcare, Social Security, unemployment, and more.
- Computer Access: Free public computers and internet access, with staff available for technical help.
- Quilt Club: Weekly group that makes quilts for veterans, nonprofits, and families in need—building both creativity and community.
- Walk & Talk: A Friday walking group promoting exercise, connection, and overall wellness.
- Water Aerobics: Classes from June to October, offering physical and mental health benefits for adults of all ages.
- Movie by the Bay: Free monthly family movie night by the water.
- Zumba: Free weekly classes for fun, fitness, and community building.
- Palacios Days of Caring: A volunteer workday providing help with home repairs, light construction, and community projects.
Collaborations
- Lone Star Legal Aid:
Free monthly legal support for issues like housing, family law, benefits, and veterans’ services. - The Crisis Center:
Weekly on-site advocate offering resources, shelter, and legal help for survivors of abuse. - Presbyterian Aid Fund:
Local partnership offering financial aid for rent, utilities, medical bills, and other urgent needs.
Collaborations
- Lone Star Legal Aid: Free monthly legal support for issues like housing, family law, benefits, and veterans’ services.
- Palacios Area Fund: A partnership between the Palacios Community HUB and the Palacios Area Fund helps maximize the impact of charitable giving in the community.
Contact Us
At the Palacios Community Hub, we believe no one should face life’s challenges alone. Whether it’s learning, health, work, or just everyday support, we’re here to walk alongside you.
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Service Times
8:30am to 5:00pm | Monday – Thursday
8:30am to 12:00pm | Fridays
