Literacy Support for Children
- Books and Beyond:
A weekly after school program focused on encouraging literacy in children by participating in a book reading, STEAM activities and a healthy snack. We partner with Jackson County’s Headstart program to make this accessible for ages 3-5 every week as well. Offered at two 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
- Job Search Help : Support with resumes, cover letters, computer skills, and job applications during all open hours.
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.
- 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.
- Tutoring & Text Prep:
An open resource for children from K-12 to help with SAT and ACT test prep as well as general tutoring in any subject area. - Lecture Series – Gardening:
Health Services
- Mental Health Support Group: A monthly meeting to talk about and express mental health challenges in a safe and respectful environment. (A peer counselor will oversee and mediate conversations within the group.
- Substance Abuse Support Group: A licensed chemical dependency counselor will be available once a month to help support community members through substance abuse and recovery. The Hub strives to create a communicative and anonymous space for healing.
Community Services
- 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.
- Crochet & Knit Club: A once-weekly group that meets to learn and participate in different fiber arts, such as crochet and knitting.
- Lunch & Learn: An occasional program that serves to reach out and connect with the community while providing a short financial literacy presentation, as well as providing participants with lunch free of charge.
- Art & Soul Restoration: A once-monthly meeting to explore emotions through an artistic lens, allowing participants to create and keep their works. We offer a safe, reflective environment to collaborate with others and encourage healthy coping skills.
Collaborations
- Lone Star Legal Aid:
Free monthly legal support for issues like housing, family law, benefits, and veterans’ services.
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.
Palacios Office
1001 5th Street, Palacios, Texas 77465
Edna Office
901 S. Wells, Edna, Texas 77957
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Service Times
8:30am to 5:00pm | Monday – Thursday
8:30am to 12:00pm | Fridays
