Kids Summer Snack Bags Program The OLH Kids Summer Snack Bags Program kicks off once again May 28th. This is our 12th summer supporting children in Liberty Hill ISD, Bertram and Briggs who qualify for the Free/Reduced Lunch program (not necessarily enrolled, just qualify). As there is no summer feeding program for children in these areas, on a weekly basis we distribute snack bags containing 2 meals and 8-10 snacks, including fresh produce. No registration needed. Let's make hunger take a summer break! Children/Students who: attend school in Liberty Hill ISD, Bertram & Briggs Are 3-18 years old Are eligible to participate in the free or reduced lunch program​ OR are a current client of our food pantry can receive a bag with 2 meals and 8-10 healthy snacks each week throughout the summer , during the regular Food Pantry distribution hours Tuesdays 9:00-4:45 & Thursdays 12:00-5:45. How to Support This Program: Volunteer: Volunteers are needed throughout the summer to pack snack bags, and this is an excellent opportunity for families looking for ways to serve together. Donate: Please see list below for needed food donations. If you're interested in packing bags, donating food - or both - please contact Amy Masters, our program coordinator, at austinam36@gmail.com or 512-705-6418. Thank you for your support! Donations Needed for Summer Snack Bags Fruit Cups Apple Sauce Fruit Pouches 100% Fruit or 100% Fruit & Veggie Juice Boxes or Juice Bags Raisins Jello Cups Dried Fruit Pouches Pudding Cups Pretzels Goldfish Crackers w/ Peanut Butter or Cheese Beef or Turkey Jerky Slim Jims Vienna Sausages Macaroni Cups Tuna Packs Fruit Strips or Roll Ups Fruit Snacks (made w/ real fruit) Noodle Cups (e.g., Ramen) Kid-Friendly Cans of Soup (e.g., chicken noodle) Microwaveable Meal Bowls (e.g., Chef Boyardee) Individual Peanut Butter Nuts or Trail Mix Granola Bars Individual Cereal Boxes Pop Tarts Protein Bars Microwaveable Popcorn (or bags of already popped corn) Milk (single serving shelf stable Yogurt (single serving shelf stable

Hotels for the Homeless Extreme weather conditions - whether heat or cold, escaping domestic violence, loss of one's home, coming out of an institution (e.g., hospital) can result in the need for emergency housing. Due to the grant specifications, we have to qualify each household during the application process. Average of $89*/Night *Average cost of 1 night - depending on location and day of the week. Please be sure to designate that your donation is for this program. Thank you very much!

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FAQS What are the Thrift Store hours? The Thrift Store is open: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 10:00 - 6:00. Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 - 3:00 What is the Thrift Store's phone number? (512) 778-4175 When can I drop off my donations? Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 10:00 - 5:45. Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 - 2:45 When is the Food Pantry open? Our Food Pantry is open for distribution Tuesdays 9:00 - 4:45 and Thursdays 12:00 - 5:45. Pantry clients are welcome each week on either Tuesday or Thursday. ​ Food Share Fridays are from 12:00 - 1:00 (or until the food runs out) and are open to the public. What is the Food Pantry's phone number? (512) 778-5077 When and where can I bring my donations for the Thrift Store? Is there anything you don't accept? Donations are usually accepted Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday from 10:00-5:45 and on Friday and Saturday from 10:00-2:45. ​ The Donations area is behind the Thrift Store (through the gate left of the store). ​ We cannot accept: Dirty, torn or stained clothing and/or shoes Firearms Broken anything Old electronics, like cathode ray TVs or monitors, flip phones When and where can I bring my food donations? Is there anything in particular the Food Pantry needs right now? Food donations are always accepted when the OLH Center is open. There is a labeled rolling cart in the open, covered area between the Thrift Store on the left and Food Pantry on the right. Current Pantry Food and Closet Needs Food Needs Pantry Hygiene Closet ​Canned Pinto Beans Applesauce Canned mandarin oranges Canned pasta meal (i.e. Chef Boyardee) Canned Chili Canned Sloppy Joe Pasta Noodles (variety) Seasoned Rice Bladder / Incontinence Control pads Men’s and Women’s All in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner (or separate bottles) Liquid Laundry Detergent: (no larger than 64 oz.) Dish Soap: Small bottle Paper Towels Feminine Products (pads, liners, regular tampons)

Silver Bells Program Silver Bells (a sister program to Angel Tree) is here t o honor and support our senior citizens. We match seniors with individuals or families who wish to spread some holiday cheer to our golden residents. ​ If you are missing family and friends, have Christmas wishes or needs, we would love to help! We ask Applicants be at least 60 years old and live within the LHISD boundaries. ​ Please complete the registration form below (either for yourself or on behalf of a senior) beginning Monday, September 30, 2024. The form must be submitted by November 3rd. Paper applications are available at the OLH Center (1401 N. Hwy. 183, Leander). They, too, must be mailed (P.O. Box 1081, LH, 78642) or dropped off here at the Center. If you have any questions or problems completing the registration, please call (512) 778-4176. ​ If you are interested in sponsoring this year, please email lhsilverbells@gmail.com Please Note: We are asking sponsors to have a $125 spend limit. ​ ​ Silver Bells registration will kick off on Monday, September 30, 2024 and will close on Friday, November 22, 2024. Silver Bells Registration First Name: Last Name: Spouse's Name: Street Address City Zip Code Email Home Phone: Cell Phone: Can you receive text messages? Yes No May we share your contact info with the adoptor(s)? * Yes No Choose how you want to get your gifts: * I will pick them up at Operation Liberty Hill. My adoptors can deliver the gifts to me. A volunteer can deliver the gifts to me. Please list any special assistance needed: Next

Give of Your Time We are a volunteer-powered organization! There are a variety of opportunities in which one may volunteer, to include the Thrift Store, Food Pantry, Donations, Garden, Driver, and more. Your must be 16 or older to volunteer independently. If you are under 16 and would like to volunteer, a parent/guardian must volunteer with you as specified by the area manager. Please fill out the application below, and a manager will be in touch shortly. Lynn Gilliam and Barb Hammett, Thrift Store Managers: 512-778-4175, ext. 1 Julie Basham, Food Pantry Manager: 512-778-4175, ext. 2 Criminal background checks are conducted on all applicants to protect the organization, volunteers, customers, clients, and donors. Come Volunteer with Us! Apply Here

OLH has partnered with LHISD to offer a unique training course for aspiring paraprofessionals (teacher assistants). As a paraprofessional, you will be working closely with the classroom teacher to support what is being taught. ​ There are opportunities to work in a general education setting, a variety of special education classrooms, and ESL classrooms. Upon successful completion, graduates are guaranteed an interview with the LHISD. The next course will take place December 3rd, 4th, and 5th. COURSE DETAILS: Duration: 3 days Sessions: - 3 sessions - Each session is from 9:00-12:00 - Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Class Size: Limited to 8 people High School Diploma or GED is required WHY ENROLL? Upon successful completion of the course, participants are guaranteed an interview with LHISD Comprehensive training covering all essential skills Hands-on interview practice with constructive feedback Join Our Paraprofessional Training Course First name Last name Phone Number Birthday Address Email Address What type of diploma? Year of Diploma Background checks are a condition of employment with LHISD. Background Check Consent * YES, I Consent NO, I Don't Consent A brief survey of your computer skills and knowledge will be completed in the first session. Register Now Thanks for registering!

Money Fundamentals Basic Financial Education Course The next course will be Oct. 23 & 30 and Nov. 6 & 13 from 7:00-8:15PM here at OLH (above the Food Pantry). Free childcare provided on an as needed basis. Common Sense Money Management The Nuts and Bolts of Budgeting Breaking the Chains of Debt Savings and Wise Spending Did you know??? 70% of people who take a financial ed course become financially stable! Register for Money Fundamentals First Name Last Name Email Phone Number Will you need childcare? * Yes No How many will you be? How many children will need childcare? Submit Registration Thanks for registering. See you there! When you complete the course, attending all 4 classes, you get a $50 H-E-B gift card! (1 per household)

Acerca de Financial Help Operation Liberty Hill offers limited financial assistance to clients residing in Liberty Hill ISD, Bertram, and Briggs. We ask some initial qualifying questions to ensure we are able to do so, e.g., place of residence, type of assistance needed, etc. Please call 512-778-4176 or stop by to schedule an appointment. ​ If the amount of financial assistance is greater than our limits and guidelines, we strive to connect you with other agencies and organizations to help meet all your financial needs. ​ ​ As part of our Rise Up program, we offer a basic money management course called Money Fundamentals. Those who receive financial assistance from Operation Liberty Hill will be required to complete Money Fundamentals prior to receiving any future financial assistance. Learn More Types of financial assistance available: Utilities Prescriptions Propane Internet Rent We can also connect you to FREE: GED& ESL Courses Vision Care Job Training Medical & Dental Care Laundry Service GasVoucher

Required Community Service Application Do you need court mandated or school-related community service hours? As a volunteer-powered organization, OLH might be a good fit. Please complete the application below. A manager will be contacting you by email shortly, so please be checking your email inbox and spam folders. Required Community Service Application First and Last Name Street Address and City Phone Email Which days are you available? Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Date of Birth Individual or Group (if Group, what is the Group's Name)? Volunteer Opportunity Preferences, e.g. Thrift Store, Food Pantry, Donations, Driver, Garden, etc. If this is court mandated community service, please describe your offense. If not, please put N/A. Emergency Contact Information Submit Application Thanks for applying to volunteer with us! We'll get back to you soon.

Acerca de The Rise Up program provides clients with wrap-around services at no cost to them, e.g., financial assistance with a utility bill, enrollment in free GED or ESL course, upskill workforce training, connect with employment opportunities, basic money management course, adult digital literacy, and more. Everyone experiences bumps in the road of life. Rise Up is here to help navigate and anticipate those bumps so they won't derail you. ​ Call 512-778-4176 to make an appointment with Program Director, Regina O'Brien. ​ If you are interested in partnering with OLH in support of Rise Up, I'd love to start that conversation! Please call 512-778-4176 or email me at reginao@operationlh.org . Relating with money Nuts & bolts of budgeting Break the chains of debt Click here to learn more and register! Saving & wise spending In partnership with.... Click here to learn more and register!