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CDF-Texas Events

Upcoming Events

  • June 4, 2013
    2013 Beat the Odds® Awards in Houston
    On June 4, 2013 CDF-Texas will celebrate its 14th annual Beat the Odds awards in Houston. The event will honor the extraordinary achievements of five high school seniors who have overcome tremendous challenges in life to achieve academic success and demonstrate leadership.

Past Events

  • April 6, 2013
    Texas Rally for Gun Sense
    exas Rally for Gun Sense Saturday, April 6, 2013, 1 – 2 p.m. South Steps of the Texas State Capitol Bldg. Why: To stand up for strong, sensible laws that can help reduce gun violence
  • April 4, 2013
    What Healthcare Reform Means for Texas Small Businesses - LWV of Kerrville
    Sponsored by: League of Women Voters - Kerrville
    "Children's Health, the Affordable Care Act, and Your Business" Workshop presentation to the League of Women Voters of Kerrville.
  • April 4, 2013
    What Healthcare Reform Means for Texas Small Businesses - Kerrvile Chamber of Commerce
    "Children's Health, the Affordable Care Act, and Your Business" Workshop presentation.
  • April 4, 2013
    What Healthcare Reform Means for Texas Small Businesses - LWV of Kerrville
    Sponsored by: League of Women Voters - Kerrville
    "Children's Health, the Affordable Care Act, and Your Business" Workshop presentation to the League of Women Voters of Kerrville.
  • April 2, 2013
    What Healthcare Reform Means for Texas Small Businesses - Austin Lesbian & Gay Chamber of Commerce
    "Children's Health, the Affordable Care Act, and Your Business" Workshop presentation.
  • March 26, 2013
    Child Health Workshop for Small Business - Victoria Democrats
    Sponsored by: Victoria Democrats
    "Children's Health, the Affordable Care Act, and Your Business" Workshop presentation to the Victoria Democrats.
  • March 20, 2013
    The Impact of the Medicaid Expansion on Texas Children
    Sponsored by: CDF-Texas
    Join CDF-Texas for a webinar discussing the impact of the Medicaid expansion on Texas children, communities and our state's economy. Please register.
  • March 20, 2013
    What Healthcare Reform Means for Texas Small Businesses - Central Austin Democrats
    Sponsored by: Central Austin Democrats
    "Children's Health, the Affordable Care Act, and Your Business" Workshop presentation to the Central Austin Democrats.
  • March 15, 2013
    What Healthcare Reform Means for Texas Small Businesses
    Sponsored by: Small Business Majority, CDF-Texas, and the Texas Well & Healthy Campaign
    If you are a small business owner, plan to become one, or work often with them, please register for this meeting.
  • March 12, 2013
    What Healthcare Reform Means for Texas Small Businesses
    Sponsored by: Small Business Majority, CDF-Texas, and the Texas Well & Healthy Campaign
    If you are a small business owner, plan to become one, or work often with them, please register for this meeting.
  • March 5, 2013
    March 5 "Texas Medicaid Matters!" Advocacy Day
    Sponsored by: Coalition of Statewide Advocates, including My Medicaid Matters, Texas Well & Healthy, CDF-Texas, and others
    A day for Texans to come support health care for Texas children, families, and us all. Read more.
  • February 28, 2013
    Child Health Workshop for Small Business - Small Business Dev Program of Austin
    Sponsored by: Small Business Development Program of Austin
    "Children's Health, the Affordable Care Act, and Your Business" Workshop presentation to the Small Business Development Program of Austin.
  • February 26, 2013
    Child Health Workshop for Small Business - McAllen
    Sponsored by: McAllen Chamber of Commerce
    "Children's Health, the Affordable Care Act, and Your Business" Workshop presentation to the McAllen Chamber of Commerce.
  • February 22, 2013
    Conference: Working toward a Healthier Future
    Sponsored by: Health Access Texas
    Join Health Access Texas, CDF-Texas and local health care experts for a conference in Houston to address "Working and Envisioning a Healthier Future"
  • February 20, 2013
    Child Health Workshop for Small Business - Oak Cliff
    Sponsored by: Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce
    "Children's Health, the Affordable Care Act, and Your Business" Workshop presentation to the Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce.
  • February 16, 2013
    Valentine's Day CHIP & Children's Medicaid Enrollment Drive
    Are you raising a child or grandchild under age 18? Is he or she uninsured? Even if you work, you may be eligible for LOW-COST or FREE health insurance for your child through CHIP or Children's Medicaid.
  • January 30, 2013
    #LHI Twitter Chat: Access to Health Services
    Sponsored by: Healthy People 2020 - The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
    As part of the monthly "Who’s Leading the Leading Health Indicators?" series, Healthy People (led by the HHS Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion) will host an online Twitter chat focused on the Leading Health Indicators topic, Access to Health Services. @CDFTexas will be a featured guest panelist.
  • November 16, 2012
    2012 Beat the Odds® Awards in Dallas
    On November 16, 2012 CDF-Texas will celebrate the 3rd annual Beat the Odds awards in Dallas at the Fairmont Hotel. The event will honor the extraordinary achievements of high school seniors who have overcome tremendous challenges in life to achieve academic success and demonstrate leadership.
  • 10/19/12 - 10/21/12
    National Observance of Children's Sabbaths® Weekend
    The National Observance of Children's Sabbaths weekend unites thousands of religious communities across the nation in celebrating our children. This annual, multi-faith holiday provides the opportunity for communities of faith to strengthen existing efforts for children, discover new opportunities, and respond to the Divine mandate to nurture, protect, and advocate for all children. More information about the event can be found at www.childrensdefense.org/childrenssabbaths.
  • September 28, 2012
    Family Film Night: Selma, Lord, Selma
    CDF and our Freedom Schools partners invite you to join us for a special family film night to watch and talk about the 1999 American film, Selma, Lord, Selma. The story is told from the perspective of an 11 year old girl, based on true events that happened in March 1965, known as Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama.
  • September 15, 2012
    2012 Back to School Enrollment Drive
    CDF-Texas' annual Back to School Enrollment Drive offers families a convenient weekend opportunity to enroll or renew their children's health coverage through the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or Children's Medicaid, while they shop at participating local Fiesta supermarkets.

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