TOTAL COMMUNITY ACTION SEPTEMBER 2014

TCA BUZZ Young Executive Program

Through a partnership with NOLA Summer Youth Works and LPHI 4Real Health, the 2014 TCA Young Executive Program served 86 youth at TCA Jeff Davis, Mahalia Jackson Early Childhood and Family Learning Center and Landry Walker High School. The program model engaged 20-40 participants at each program site, however as a partner. The five core components are academic enrichment, career exploration, personal empowerment, health education and community based

service learning (civic engagement). TCA’s Young Executives offered youth 15-17yr old with the opportunity to explore career pathways through real world experience and research. The academic component utilizes a variety of methodologies inclusive of workshops, project based learning and the use of mathematics manipulative. The personal

empowerment component focuses on strengthening and building each participants survival skills and resilience through communication and problem solving skills development, income management and financial planning activities. All TCA sites participated in the Summer Feeding programs (receiving healthy breakfast and lunch), with the support of Share Our Strength, “No Kids Hungry”

The Young executive motto is: “Excellence is no longer a goal; but a habit.”

HUMAN RESOURCES

We’ve moved!

Your Human Resources Department has moved. We are still in the same building, 1420 So. Jefferson Davis Parkway, Room 203—just across from the Accounting Department. Stop by and say Hello!!

Have you moved or changed your contact information?

For your convenience, a change of information form is available for you on our webpage www.tca-nola.org. We need your new address and telephone number(s) in order to contact you if we need to, as emergencies happen when you least expect it and weather conditions change at the drop of a hat. You may miss out on important communication if your contact information is not accurate.

Mrs. Florence Hebert, HR Director 504-872-0332 —fhebert@tca-nola.org

Ms. Keiona White, HR Specialist 504-872-0338—keiona.white@tca-nola.org

By: Chanda Burks

By: Keiona White

Health Corner

3 Heat Wave Safety Tips

Drink plenty of fluid- drink 2-4 glasses (16-32oz) of cool water/fluids each hour.

Replace Salt and Minerals- Heavy sweating removes salts & minerals from body and should be replaced by drinking fruit juice or a sports drinks.

Wear appropriate clothing and sunscreen- Wear as little clothing as possible when you are at home. Choose light weight, light-colored, loose fitting clothing. Sunscreen you should select SPF 15 or higher and follow package directions.

-Javonda Nix

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Are you looking for a place that nurtures the growth of both you and

your child?

St. David head start center, 1230 Caffin Avenue and

Viney Reynolds Head Start Center,3501 Erato Street

is Enrolling 3-5 year old Children

TCA Head Start program offers:

available for children with disabilities

HEad Start Main Office 4521 Martin Luther King

2nd FloorNEw Orleans, LA 70125

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

To apply bring the followingrequired documentation:

(all in the household)

For your convenience a head start application is now available online for you to download at tca-nola.org.For additional Information call (504) 309-3503.

give your child a Head Start!

Total Community Action, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, age, or disability. We encourage families with disabled children to apply.

2014 TCA YOLO Teen Fitness Camp

The 2014 TCA YOLO Teen Fitness Camp, a partnership with New Orleans Recreat ion development Commission (NORDC) served 64 youth at Xavier University Convocation Annex and the TCA Eastshore Village Community Center. YOLO, Youth Opposing Lives of Obesity, provided 13-15 year olds with an opportunity to improve their health through fitness activity and health education, as well as providing them with opportunities for career exploration. Each week the campers have a scheduled field trip activity. The YOLO program has been designed to give each camper the opportunity to express their creativity, be stimulated; physically active and most of all have FUN. The campers are empowered to develop their skills to become peer leaders, to make healthy choices and to take responsibility for their own actions.

An average day at YOLO includes:

• Circuit Training – each camper receives 45 minutes of circuit training. Exercises may include free weights, push-ups, crunches, and a host of other aerobic exercises.

• Conflict Resolution – the curriculum provided teaches students to be peacemakers and how to find constructive ways to managing conflicts.

• Powerblast Topics – campers evaluate and discuss healthy topics pertaining to their eating habits and physical activity routines.

• Career Exploration – Campers get to understand and explore the various career pathways and education requirements. As well as explore various college/universities.

• Junior Achievement Finance Park – is designed to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. They are first introduced to personal finance and career explorations through classroom instruction complemented by hands on experience where they apply learned concepts in a life-like community.

• Activities are all about FUN, FUN and more FUN! Activities range from kickball, dodge ball, basketball, volleyball and more.

The Little Woods Homeowner’s Association played an intricate part in the success of our camp by volunteering to assist with the TCA Summer Feeding Program. Through a partnership with NO KID Hungry/Share Our Strength, as well as The Healthy School Collaborative with KIPP & Sodexho, the summer feeding program fed kids and teens 18years and under for free. Through this partnership, our YOLO campers were provided a healthy breakfast and lunch daily. A special thanks to the New Orleans Delta Foundation, who sponsored the YOLO Teen Camp fitness equipment.

By: Chanda Burks

Saving MoneyThe best strategy needed to save money is to develop a budget. A budget is a spending plan used to help you

manage your money. Your

spending plan or

budget must contain goals.

-- Regina Martin

“Our deepest fear is not that we

are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

-Marianne Williamson

Total Community Action, Inc. celebrates 50 years at the National Community Action Partnership conference in Washington D.C.

Parent Empowerment Leadership Graduation July 15, 2014 at New Orleans Museum of Art

Total Community Action, Inc. Head Start Moving On Ceremony July 17, 2014 at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church

Total Community Action, Inc. Head Start Pre-Service August 15, 2014 at Carver Theater. Congratulation to MLK, Dangerfield, and Hope Head Start for receiving 5 starts

Need information about our:

Blue Cross and Blue Shield health insurance – Please call 1-800-599-2583; or www.bcbsla.com

The Guardian – Please call 1-888-600-1600; or www.guardianlife.com

TCA Employees’ Retirement Plan and Trust Investment Funds – Please call Mr. Steve Ahrons at 504-267-9880 or stahrons@gmail.com