Save the Center http://www.savethecenter.org/en/rss Save the Center RSS Feed. Save the Center http://www.savethecenter.org/tresources/en/images/icons/tendenci34x15.gif http://www.savethecenter.org Copyright 2009 Save the Center Tendenci Association Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@savethecenter.org Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:43:16 GMT Release http://www.savethecenter.org/en/rel/?4 ****MEDIA ADVISORY*** Supporters to Rally at City Hall for The Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation Who: Several dozen advocates of The Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation, including parents and family members of clients. What: Rally supporting The Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation’s efforts to continue providing educational, vocational and residential services to more than 600 clients in Houston in light of the city’s plan to sell or lease the land it has occupied for more than 40 years. When: 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, prior to City Council Meeting Where: Reflection Pond outside Houston City Hall Why: Advocates will visually and vocally express the growing public sentiment favoring The Center’s mission and the services provided on its West Dallas campus. Background: Under a 99-year lease signed in 1963, the City receives $1 a year. The Center developed... http://www.savethecenter.org/en/rel/?4 noemail@savethecenter.org Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:00:00 GMT Release http://www.savethecenter.org/en/rel/?2 Houston, TX – Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee released the following statement regarding the current situation at the Center Serving Persons With Mental Retardation: “Today I stand before you on behalf of over 318 constituents of the 18th Congressional District and 600 total Houstonians who rely on the center serving persons with mental retardation who are among our most vulnerable citizens. I am hopeful that all parties involved will understand the importance of taking care of those who cannot take care of themselves. Yes, it is important to expand the city’s economy and provide services for all the taxpayers; however, when the need to care for the disabled buttresses financial concerns such as making sound financial investments to expand the economy, we must understand the value in investing in the care of our disabled. “As we all know, the Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation (The Center) is a private not-for-profit United Way Agency, which... http://www.savethecenter.org/en/rel/?2 noemail@savethecenter.org Thu, 05 Apr 2007 20:00:00 GMT