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2012 Tacos y Tacones Gala on 20-Oct-12 7:00 PM

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

2012 Tacos y Tacones Gala
Start Date: 20-Oct-12 7:00 PM
End Time: 20-Oct-12 11:30 PM
Location: Hilton-Americas, Houston, Texas 77010
Event Details:

Kick up your heels and join us for AAMA's...

2012 Tacos y Tacones Gala

Dinner, Dancing and

Diversión!

Attire: Black tie and gorgeous shoes!

Click here to watch 2011 Tacos y Tacones Gala Inspirational Video!

Hilton-Americas

1600 Lamar Street

Houston, Texas 77010

AAMA Mourns Death of Emeritus Board Member

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT

AAMA Emeritus Board Member Maria Cristina “Cris” Garza, who served 22 years on the board of directors, died Saturday at her home in Pearland after a long illness.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend and colleague and we extend our sympathy to her family,” said Beatrice Garza, AAMA president and CEO.

“Cris inspired us all with her bright spirit and commitment to the education of Latino children.”

In recognition of Cris Garza’s longtime service to AAMA, the board of directors renamed the multi-purpose building on the Gulf Freeway campus the Maria “Cris” Garza Student Center in January.

Arrangements are as follows:

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

The viewing will be at 5:00p.m., Rosary at 6:30p.m. and reception to follow the Rosary. The location is Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 6723 Reed Road Houston, TX 77087, 713.645.6673.

Friday, February 24th, 2012

The Funeral Mass will be at 9:00a.m. and the burial service at 11:30a.m. The location is VA Cemetary 10410 Veteran's Memorial Drive Houston, TX 77038, 281.447.8686.

In lieu of flowers Cris asked to please make donations to either Special Olympics, St. Jude Children's Hospital or the Optimist Club.

20-Feb-12 12:00 PM

Emerging Leaders at Sanchez

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Third row: Berenice Bonilla, NCLR Líderes Initiative Manager. Second row left to right: Veronica Costilla, Daisy

Garcia, Angel Estala, Aurora Diaz, Kassy Toledo, Adrian Munoz, Genaro Llave, Youth Leadership Committee.

Front row left to right: Amanda Croft and Susy Armendariz Sanchez Charter School Counselors.

Eight Sanchez Charter School students have embarked on a year-long quest to develop their leadership skills as members of the school’s Youth Leadership Committee.

The committee is part of the National Council of La Raza’s youth leadership program, Líderes Empowered, which equips and inspires young Latinos to become leaders and youth advocates in their communities.

The students recently hosted classmates from Sanchez along with students from Gateway Academy and Raul Yzaguirre School for Success at a Líderes Congreso on the University of Houston campus. The Youth Leadership Committee planned the program and theme for the event – Youth Leadership: Looking Ahead on Immigration and Education– after conducting a survey to determine what issues are most important to Latinos in Houston’s East End.

Loren Campos, Field Coordinator for United We DREAM and 2001 University of Texas graduate in civil engineering, spoke to students about staying focused on their dreams, no matter what challenges and obstacles they encounter.

"The breakout sessions were interesting. Every speaker we had was very in touch with what we wanted to hear--scholarships, Dream Act, Houston Police Department and college," said Daisy Garcia, freshman at Sanchez Charter School.

In addition to conducting the community survey and presenting the Líderes Congreso, the Youth Leadership Committee will participate in NCLR’s National Latino Advocacy Days and the Líderes Summit at the NCLR Annual Conference. Students also are working toward completion of 150 hours of community service. So far, they have volunteered for Sanchez Charter School’s Pre-K program and the Houston Food Bank.

You can follow their blog at http://gisylc.blogspot.com/.

News coverage of the Líderes Congreso:

http://www.rumbotx.com/article/20120206/NEWS/120209674

10-Feb-12 6:00 PM

Honoring Maria “Cris” Garza

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT

More than 100 friends, family members, staff, students, and board members past and present gathered in January to pay tribute to long-time board member and educator Maria “Cris” Garza and rename AAMA’s multi-purpose building in her honor. The newly-named Maria “Cris” Garza Student Center sits at the heart of AAMA’s Gulf Freeway campus and houses classrooms, library, and the combination gymnasium, cafeteria, and auditorium.

Garza marked her 22^ndyear of service on the AAMA Board of Directors on Jan. 1, 2012. During hertenure, she has served on numerous committees, assisted in the classrooms at Sanchez Charter School, participated in fundraising efforts, and spearheaded the formation of an AAMA alumni organization.

“Cris has the heart and soul of a true educator,” said Beatrice Garza, president and CEO of AAMA. “All of her efforts have been directed toward doing whatever she can to ensure that students have the support they need to be successful in school and graduate.”

The eighth of 14 children, Cris Garza was the first in her family to graduate from college, earning a bachelor’s degree from Pan American College and later, a master’s degree in education from Texas A&M University. She devoted 35 years to the welfare and education of children as a math teacher, counselor, supervisor, personnel specialist, and parent liaison in the Edcouch-Elsa, Victorville, and San Antonio Independent School Districts, and at Houston ISD where she retired after 28 years of service.

In acknowledging Garza’s service, Board President Raul Dominguez said that she displayed unmatched passion for the students and families, for education, and for AAMA.

“You set the standard for all of us as board members,” Dominguez said.

Jo Ann Delgado, Harris County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 1, also spoke at the event, noting that Garza has shared her love for AAMA with all of her friends and associates.

In addition to her work at AAMA, Garza has worked with many other organizations, including the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Go Tejano Committee, the Houston Hispanic Forum, the League of United Latin American Citizens, Special Olympics, St. Jude’s Hospital, Houston Counseling Association, St. Jude’s Hospital, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and the University of Texas-Pan American Houston Alumni Chapter board of directors.

“I always wanted my children to be involved in the community and I’m so proud that they have done that,” the honoree said. It’s no wonder – they had a master teacher.

10-Feb-12 5:00 PM

Sanchez Students Make History!

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

For the first time in history, Sanchez Charter School's middle school and high school Science Olympiad teams both placed in the state Science Olympiad.

Activites for this year's contest included building a balsa bridge, building a paper tower, designing and building a paper plane and an impromptu activity which was stacking a deck of cards.

Members of the middle school team include; John Gutierrez, Hope Alaniz and Marco Morales. High School team members include; Rogelio Garcia, Elsa Cobio, Enrique Alba, Marco Isidro, Benny Torres, Alvaro Morales, Alicia Alfaro, Vanessa Ramirez, Nancy Hernandez, Kimberly Luna, Daniel Delarosa and Isaac Luna.

Congratulations to the Math and Science Olympiad teams and sponsors and coaches including; Jesus Carrillo, Pierre Gonzales, Sylvia Luna and Victor Wong!

3-Feb-12 1:00 PM

Eagle Knights Chess Team Places Second

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Our Sanchez Charter School Eagle Knights placed Second with 13 wins at the Houston Chess Association tournament in January.

Benny Torres and Isaac Luna both won 4 out of 5 games and tied for Second in their section and division. Daniel Delarosa won 3 out of 5 games and tied for 7th place in the same division. Marco Isidro had 2 wins securing AAMA’s Second Place finish.

“Overall our students shined at the competition. I am extremely proud of our students; they practiced, studied and worked hard this whole year,” said Victor Wong, science teacher at Sanchez who is the chess team sponsor and Coach.

The Eagle Knights took Second Place again in the East Regional Charter School Chess contest,Tuesday, February 2, 2012. Team members include; Isaac Luna, Benny Torres, Daniel Delarosa and Marco Isidro. The Eagles have qualified to compete in the State Charter School Championship on February 11^th, 2012 in Austin, Texas!

“Thanks to all our Chess students for an awesome effort,” Wong said.

A special thank you to Jesus Carrillo and Janeth Salgado for your support to the Chess team!

For more information on the winners, participating schools, chess rules, etc., please visit

http://www.texascharter.org/2010-2011%20TCSAAL/Chess/Chess.htm

3-Feb-12 11:00 AM

Jose's Big Dreams

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:00:00 GMT

José dropped out of school at the age of 15. He went

to Mexico to live with his grandmother, but there was nothing for him to do there and no work.

When he returned to Houston, he worked with his uncle as a roofer. Although the pay was good; the hours were long, the work hard, and the heat unbearable. His uncle encouraged him to go back to school.

Because José had been out of school for a few years, most schools directed him to a GED program. Yet José wanted a high school diploma.

Then a friend told him about AAMA’s Sanchez Charter School. At Sanchez he found the support he needed to catch up and get his education back on track. Today he is a senior and a member of the National Honor Society.

When José graduates from Sanchez in June, he also will have 15 hours of college credit. His plan is to complete his Associate’s Degree in chemical process technology, which will give him the certification he needs to work in a refinery.

But José’s dream is bigger – he wants to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering so he can get an even better job. Then, he wants to give back to his uncle by setting him up in an auto repair shop so he can quit the roofing business too!

Your year-end gift today will help us:

Educate young people like José who need at second chance at school.
Teach English to adults so they can enter the workforce.
Help people of all ages find the support they need to resist drugs, overcome addictions, and make positive choices for their lives.

Become an AAMA Difference Maker today with your gift of $100, $500, $1,000 or more.

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Jose, pictured upper left, and the 2010-2011 Avanza leadership class.

Through this program, Sanchez Charter School students connected one-on-one with successful adult mentors and developed skills in leadership, trust, teamwork, and communication. Avanza students also experienced Houston beyond their neighborhood, explored possibilities for the future, and realized their inner strengths.

12-Dec-11 3:00 PM

Sanchez Student Selected for Mayor’s Youth Council

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Ramiro Jimenez, a senior at AAMA’s Sanchez Charter School, was inaugurated in October as one of 39 members of the Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC). Jimenez was selected from more than 400 applicants across Houston, based on a competitive written application and personal interview, and is the first student from Sanchez to serve on

the MYC.

Modeled after the elected City Council, the MYC meets twice a

month in public session. Members of the council help make decisions affecting Houston’s youth and participate in community service projects throughout their term.

“Ramiro is a leader,” said Albert Perez, the counselor at Sanchez who encouraged Jimenez to apply for the MYC. “I hope other students watch how he is getting involved and follow his example.”

Jimenez transferred to Sanchez after his freshman year because a friend told him about the school’s smaller size, credit recovery, and dual credit programs. At Sanchez he turned his grades around, played linebacker on the Eagles football team, and already has earned 12 hours of college credit.

“I’ll be the first in my family to graduate from high school,” Jimenez said. After graduation in June, he plans to continue his studies at Houston Community College working toward an Associate’s Degree in engineering

7-Dec-11 5:00 PM

Partnership with Genesys Works Puts Students to Work

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:00:00 GMT

Only a few months ago, Vanessa Ramirez felt she

was in a “black hole” and would always live with

her family and work in a fast food restaurant.

Today, thanks to a partnership between AAMA’s Sanchez Charter School and Genesys Works, this

high school senior says, “I know I’m going to make

it.”

Vanessa was a featured speaker at the Genesys

Works Breaking Through ceremony where 145

interns were recognized for their achievements

and hard work.

Click here to listen to Vanessa’s story.

Six Sanchez students currently are in the Genesys Works program. After eight weeks of training during the summer, students were placed in paid internships with Houston corporations in information technology, engineering drafting, or accounting and finance. Through real-world professional experience, students discover they have the potential to succeed.

2-Dec-11 2:00 PM

AAMA Receives Star Billing

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:00:00 GMT

The Drug Enforcement Administration; Houston Crackdown, the anti-drug division of the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security; and Clear Channel Communications named AAMA as one of Houston’s Community Stars for 2011.

The Community Stars program annually recognizes organizations and individuals for their efforts to eradicate drugs in our communities. As part of the award, AAMA will be featured on a full-size billboard on a major thoroughfare in the community.

Through AAMA’s Health and Human Services prevention, referral, and treatment programs, more than 20,000 children, youth, and adults find the resources and support they need to resist drugs, overcome addictions, and make positive choices for their lives.

2-Dec-11 1:00 PM

Back to Back to Back State Champs

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to the Sanchez Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team and Coach Mitton for winning the 2010-2011 TCAL 3A District and State Championships. The team won all rounds in the State Championship in Waxahachie last Friday and Saturday.

This is the Boys' Varsity Basketball Team third consecutive year as State Champs.

According to Athletic Director Mason, they played with a lot of teamwork and determination to defeat some very good teams.

Go Mighty Eagles! You are champions!

2-Mar-11 10:00 AM

AAMA & George I. Sanchez Have Power, Will Open

noemail@aamainc.us — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:45:00 GMT

Wednesday, September 24, 2008, Houston, Texas. Power has been restored the campus of AAMA, the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans. AAMA’s programs, which had been closed due to the power loss after Hurricane Ike, will reopen according to the following schedule:

George I. Sanchez School (George I. Sanchez School ISD): teachers and staff return Thursday, September 25, 2008; students return Friday, September 26, 2008.

AAMA Adelante classes resume Monday, September 29 at all locations.

Although the campus sustained some damage from the storm, repairs have been made and the campus is safe.

We encourage staff and students to exercise caution on the surrounding streets and allow for extra time to arrive on time due to traffic.

AAMA, Inc. Hurricane Ike Closings

noemail@aamainc.us — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT

UPDATE Tuesday September 16 2008 The George I. Sanchez School, Adelante, and AAMA HHS programs are closed until further notice. We do not yet have power at our main campus. We will get word to the media and to this website once we know when we can open. Our phone system at the school will not work until power is restored. We apologize for the inconvenience, and ask for your patience as we work with media outlets to keep students and families updated. HOUSTON, September 11, 2008 — AAMA, the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans, announces the following information about programs and services in Houston during Hurricane Ike. The George I. Sanchez School will close Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Classes and activities are canceled Thursday evening, Friday, and Saturday. Students with families living in mandatory evacuation areas will be accommodated. AAMA Adelante will hold class this...

Pablo Montero Concert

noemail@aamainc.us — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pablo Montero returns to Houston for a concert benefiting Association for the Advance of Mexican Americans (AAMA) Families enjoy a free concert while AAMA Adelante reaches out to new students. DUE TO HURRICANE IKE THE CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELED. HOUSTON, September 14, 2008 — AAMA’s highly-successful adult education and literacy program, Adelante, will host the second annual Adelante con AAMA en el 16 de Septiembre Concert on Sunday, September 14, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. at Miller Outdoor Theatre in Houston’s Hermann Park. We want everyone to know about our work, says Adelante Program Director Juan Esquivel. Our best students are often recent immigrants to Houston, so we want to host an event that will help welcome them to this incredible city while introducing them to the programs and services AAMA and Adelante can offer them. Pablo Montero, who performed at the inaugural concert in 2007, was eager to return to Houston to help spread the word about...

BANK OF AMERICA AWARDS $25,000 GRANT TO AAMA

noemail@aamainc.us — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Bank of America announced a grant award of $25,000 to AAMA for support of its programs and services. Bank of America and AAMA share a common vision of a community in which everyone has access to educational opportunities that will allow them to create a secure future for themselves and their families, Rick Jaramillo, Bank of America Senior Vice President for Houston Market Development explained. We’re investing not just in AAMA, but in the long-term economic and civic vitality of our city. We are so grateful to Bank of America for this gift to our annual fund, said Board Chair Vanessa Sola. With their donation, we are able to help more students return from the brink of dropping out to graduate from high school, to give more adults the language and computer skills they need to get ahead in their jobs, and to support more troubled teens breaking free of gang involvement and drug addiction. Bank of America awarded AAMA with the prestigious Neighborhood Builders Award in 2005, and...

AAMA named Agency of the Year by UHD Testing Services

noemail@aamainc.us — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:45:00 GMT

Association for the Advance of Mexican Americans (AAMA) Honored by University of Houston Downtown for Outstanding Work with GED Candidates AAMA named Agency of the Year by UHD Testing Services HOUSTON, January 16, 2008 — AAMA’s highly-successful adult education and literacy program, Adelante, earned another accolade when the University of Houston Downtown Testing Services department named AAMA Agency of the Year UHD issued a separate statement acknowledging the outstanding work strong dedication AAMA has shown for the GED Program. It takes great courage for adults to come back to school to earn their GED, said Adelante Director Juan Esquivel. Our students are determined to learn the skills that will allow them to find good jobs, help their kids with homework, and be active citizens of the community. In the latest testing period, 67% of Adelante students passed the test and earned their GED certificates. Adelante regularly reports the highest GED passing rate of any agency...

AAMA Hosts Houston Literacy Consortium Spelling Bee

noemail@aamainc.us — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, November 14, 2007 — AAMA’s highly-successful adult education and literacy program, Adelante, will host the first annual Houston Literacy Consortium Spelling Bee on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at the Multipurpose Education Center on the AAMA campus at 6001 Gulf Freeway. I am very proud of all of our students competing in the spelling bee, says Adelante Program Director Juan Esquivel. These adults have dedicated themselves to learning English so they can find better jobs and be more involved in the community. It is inspiring to hear their stories and see their pride in their accomplishments. Not to mention loud when the cheering really gets going! Adelante, founded in 1986, has hosted a spelling bee for its students for the past several years. Students’ families and friends fill the bleachers to cheer for them. The spelling bee is not only a chance to demonstrate their new levels of English proficiency, but a time for students’ entire families to celebrate...

Cook or Lead Food Service Worker San Antonio

Wed, 02 May 2012 12:57:39 GMT

Title: Cook or Lead Food Service Worker San Antonio Description: Selena House, a residential treatment division of AAMA Inc. in San Antonio is recruiting for a part-time Cook/ Lead Food Service Worker. This position is responsible for preparing and cooking nutritional breakfasts and dinners for adolescent girls in our 24 hour substance abuse program. Inventory control and food purchasing as well has ensuring compliance with food handling requirements is part of the responsibility of this position. AAMA Inc. is a 15 million dollar organization whose mission is to advance the lives of at-risk youth and families with innovative education and health services. Selena House serves teenage girls ages 13- 17 who are in treatment for substance abuse. Visit our website to learn more about AAMA and the inspiring work we do: www.aama.org. EOE Required Experience: Minimum qualifications include: High School diploma or equivalent. 1 year...

Teacher Faciliator High School Science

Wed, 02 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Title: Teacher Faciliator High School Science Description: The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans, AAMA Inc, seeks an experienced Teacher Facilitator to coach and mentor our teaching staff. Strongly prefer science experience. Under general supervision, is responsible for facilitating continuous improvement in classroom instruction by providing instructional support to teachers. Works directly with teachers to improve teaching methods using research-based strategies, student data, in-class modeling, coaching and other methods. The ultimate goal of the position is to improve student achievement. This is an 11 month position funded by our TTIPS grant. AAMA Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance the lives of at-risk youth and families through education. George I. Sanchez schools, founded in 1973 and chartered in 1996, serve approximately 700 at-risk middle and high school students, most of whom are Hispanic. Programs include early college...

Certified High School Special Education Teacher

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Title: Certified High School Special Education Teacher Description: George I. Sanchez Charter High School School, a division of AAMA Inc., is searching for a full-time certified high school Special Education Teacher with content area experience in Science or Math for grades 9-12. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the at-risk students we serve. Based in Houston, AAMA Inc. is an organization whose mission is to advance the lives of at-risk youth and families through innovative educational opportunities. As a part of AAMA Inc., the George I. Sanchez school, founded in Houston in 1973 and chartered in 1996, serves approximately 600 at-risk middle and high school students, most of whom are Hispanic. Programs include early college and dual-credit courses, a daycare, tutoring, ESL and LEP instruction, after-school programs and chemical dependency recovery and counseling. In addition, we offer smaller class sizes and...

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Thu, 10 May 2012 16:35:19 GMT

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2011 Gala Underwriters

Wed, 02 May 2012 22:12:29 GMT

PLATINUM SPONSORS GOLD SPONSOR Julie and Oscar Garza SILVER SPONSORS Baker Hughes CenterPoint Energy Beatrice and Victor Garza Yolanda and Oscar Gonzalez H-E-B Magnolia Residential Housing/AAMA CDC Marathon Oil Corporation Navarro Insurance Group/ Martha and Demetrius Navarro Rebecca and Dave Roberts United Airlines Wells Fargo BRONZE SPONSORS Aramark Kathryn and Ron Butcher Choice Energy Comcast...

AAMA Key Staff

Wed, 02 May 2012 22:11:04 GMT

Beatrice G. Garza President & CEO Kathryn Butcher Vice President of Public Relations Daniel Garza Vice President of Programs Margaret Rodriguez Vice President of School Operations Jim Dunn Chief Financial Officer John De La Cruz Principal, Sanchez Charter School Patricia Cabrera Director, Adelante Lisa Schott Director, Human Resources Michael Seuffert Director, Information Technology

AAMA Board of Directors

Wed, 02 May 2012 22:09:04 GMT

Chairman of the Board Raul Dominguez Concur Technologies Board Treasurer Oscar L. Garza Oscar L. Garza & Associates, P.C. Board Secretary Paula Mendoza Possible Missions Vice-Chair, Development Laura Jaramillo Wells Fargo Vice-Chair, GIS Terrance Ransfer ARAMARK Vice Chair, Adelante Vanessa Sola Frierson, Sola & Associates Directors Manuel Delgado Agua Marketing Robert Johnson Merrill Lynch Trung Doan Studio Red Architects Arturo Michel ...

AAMA Today

Wed, 02 May 2012 19:24:27 GMT

AAMA is located just a few miles south of downtown Houston and is now one of the most successful non-profits in the country. On April 17, 2002, Texas Governor Rick Perry visited Sanchez and celebrated with students, their outstanding TAAS results, which included a 23-point jump in Math and 15-point jump in Reading. bullet The Advanced Computing Technology Center at GIS was featured in Yahoo Magazine for its efforts to bridge the Digital Divide. This unique partnership with the Houston Technology Center is currently one of the best technology programs for youth in the Region. bullet. In 2001, Sanchez students improved their scores in TAAS Reading and Writing and exceeded the 80% level for tenth-graders. Our first-time juniors scored at the 95% level in Reading and Writing, the highest in school history. bullet The AAMA Adelante Adult Education Center is now the largest provider of adult literacy services in Houston, resulting in almost twice as many successful...

Health & Human Services

Wed, 02 May 2012 19:22:52 GMT

AAMA continues to combat drug abuse, gangs and juvenile crime. AAMA has developed a variety of successful residential and out-patient treatment and prevention programs in Houston, San Antonio and South Texas. AAMA is one of the largest providers of prevention and treatment programs in Hispanic communities, particularly along the Texas/Mexico border. Highlights include: Assisted clients in gaining access to substance abuse residential treatment programs by linking Casa Phoenix and Zaffirini to programs in Bexar County and the Drug Court program. Achieved abstinence rates of 95 percent for boys who completed Casa Phoenix's supportive residential program, 90 percent for girls who completed Selena Center's supportive residential program and 85 percent for girls who completed Selena Center's intensive residential program. Developed an incentive program to increase employment performance among pharmacotherapy clients in Laredo and Edinburg, resulting in an employment rate...

Our Mission

Wed, 02 May 2012 17:08:36 GMT

AAMA (The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans) is committed to advancing the lives of at-risk and disadvantaged youth and families through an array of innovative programs of excellence in the areas of Education and Health and Human Services. AAMA - Inspiring Latinos Through Education Since our founding in 1970, AAMA has been a leader helping youth and adults in Houston and San Antonio advance their dreams through innovative education, health and social services programs. We demonstrate our commitment through programs that are: giving another chance to high school drop-outs who had no other educational alternatives. building brighter futures for immigrant adults through literacy and citizenship courses. teaching young people how to resist a culture of drugs and gangs. assisting drug-dependent adults in overcoming addiction and returning to productive lives. speaking up for the needs of Mexican Americans and other...

Give to AAMA

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:55:10 GMT

Your gift makes our work possible. Gifts of every size have an impact on our students and clients. By supporting AAMA, you do three things: help increase the number of Latino youth graduating from high school and going to college; help adults learn the skills that will allow them to advance in the workforce; and help people of all ages learn to resist drugs, overcome addictions, and make positive choices for their lives. Why Give What does your gift mean to AAMA? Just a few of the many things your gift makes possible: Caps and gowns for our high school students, many of whom are the first in their families to graduate. Dictionaries and flash cards for our students determined to learn English. After-school activities that give kids a real alternative to getting involved with gangs. Ways to Give Give securely online through our partnership with GuideStar, here. You can mail a check or money order, payable to AAMA, Inc., to: AAMA,...

Charter School Public Documents

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:51:43 GMT

Below are links to download / view GIS Public Documents:

2009/2010 GIS San Antonio

2010 / 2011 NCLB Report Cards - Texas Education Agency Link

AAMA History

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:04:47 GMT

The People Who Founded AAMA In 1969, Houston's East End was plagued with problems of drug abuse, school dropouts, teen pregnancy and juvenile crime. A small group of students, businessmen and teachers banded together to discuss how they could reduce drug abuse, keep teens in school, provide wholesome recreational opportunities and prepare students to become leaders. As a result of their discussions, the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans was formed in 1970. The first board included: Luis Cano Froilan Hernandez Ninfa Laurenzo Roland Laurenzo David Martinez Yolanda Navarro Offering recreation and other programs out of an old house on Sampson Street, AAMA received its first grant of $40,000 to provide youth services in 1971. Now, 38 years later, AAMA's budget exceeds $15 million and the organization helps more than 23,000 people annually. Historic Highlights 1970 - Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans founded ...

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