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Little Free Library opens at Rice City Hall
Navarro County Early Childhood Coalition set up a Little Free Library at Rice City Hall, 305 N. Dallas St. City Administrator Tonya Roberts and Mayor J. Nicole Jackson officially opened the library box Thursday.
YMCA presents Child Safety sessions in June
The Navarro County Early Childhood Coalition presents Child Safety Days for the next three Thursdays. Parents and caregivers will learn how to have a fun summer while keeping children safe in cars, in the water and at home. These are free, face-to-face sessions with experts on each topic.
New Little Free Library at MLK Community Center
A new Little Free Library has been set up at the MLK Community Center at 1114 E. Sixth St. in Corsicana. Local city councilwoman Ruby Williams help to coordinate the site and said she is excited to share it with her community and the kids who live nearby.
Children's Agencies Offer Free Film on Stress and Health May 21
The Navarro County Early Childhood Coalition offers a free screening of a documentary about children and their overall health. "Resilience - The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope" shows how toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children, putting them at a greater risk for disease, homelessness, prison time and early death.
Coalition celebrates Week of the Young Child
To celebrate the Week of the Young Child April 10 through 16, the Navarro County Early Childhood Coalition dropped in on local pediatricians, ob-gyns and school nurses with goody bags. Coalition members even delivered lunch Thursday to Navarro Regional Hospital, Corsicana Pediatrics, The Hope Center, PEDIA Clinic, and local elementary school nurses and other offices.
Parents invited to 'Meet the Pediatrician'
Parents of young children and infants in Navarro County are invited to a special Zoom call at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 14 where Pediatrician Dr. Meredith Johnson and Nurse Practitioner Danika Watson will answer questions and explain the reasons for “well child” visits.
Little Free Library opens in Dawson
Navarro County's newest Little Free Library has opened at the Manna From Above food pantry in Dawson, at the corner of 709 and Main Street, across from the city park.
Corsicana, Chatfield unveil new Little Free Library
Chatfield's Little Free Library is located at the United Methodist Church at 4937 FM 1603. Corsicana's newest library at Iglesia Bautista Calvario, 606 S. 20th St., offers books in Spanish and more are expected to be added to other library boxes across the county.
Little Free Library opens in Blooming Grove
The Navarro County Early Childhood Coalition opened another Little Free Library Tuesday, Dec. 1, at the Blooming Grove United Methodist Church at 300 S. Kerr St.
“This is our seventh of 14 libraries planned for the county,” stated Rachel Gillespie, Growing Together Program Director.
Little Free Library opens in Mildred
Another Little Free Library opened Friday, Nov. 20, at The Eagle's Nest Play to Learn Center in Mildred.
More Little Free Library boxes to be installed
The Little Free Library project continues with three more book sharing boxes planned for Retreat, Blooming Grove and Mildred.
State recognizes Navarro County Early Childhood Coalition
The award honors the partnership because it has gone above and beyond to work together to support children and families and strengthen early childhood outcomes.
Little Free Libraries come to Corsicana
More Little Free Libraries will be popping up around Corsicana this week as the Navarro County Early Childhood Coalition partners with the Corsicana Fire Department and YMCA to install the book-sharing boxes.
County celebrates Childcare Professionals Week
In honor of Daycare Appreciation Week, the Navarro County Early Childhood Coalition, part of the Growing Together program of Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services, recognized the YMCA and licensed daycare centers and staff for their expert care of the county’s youngest residents.
Through Little Free Library book exchanges, millions of books are shared each year, increasing access to books for readers of all ages and backgrounds.
The Early Childhood Coalition will unveil its first Little Free Library at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 in Frost.
Falling Seed: Local coalitions need local congregations: A call to action
Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, local nonprofits in Navarro County got together to form a COVID Crisis Needs Taskforce.
COVID-19 Local Resource Guide developed for county
The Navarro County Early Childhood Coalition developed a resource guide to assist the community in navigating and staying informed during the COVID-19 crisis.
Children's agencies offer free stay-at-home guide for parents
The Navarro County Early Childhood Coalition offers a free stay-at-home guide for parents
Little Free Library opens at Rice City Hall
Navarro County Early Childhood Coalition set up a Little Free Library at Rice City Hall, 305 N. Dallas St. City Administrator Tonya Roberts and Mayor J. Nicole Jackson officially opened the library box Thursday.
YMCA presents Child Safety sessions in June
The Navarro County Early Childhood Coalition presents Child Safety Days for the next three Thursdays. Parents and caregivers will learn how to have a fun summer while keeping children safe in cars, in the water and at home. These are free, face-to-face sessions with experts on each topic.
New Little Free Library at MLK Community Center
A new Little Free Library has been set up at the MLK Community Center at 1114 E. Sixth St. in Corsicana. Local city councilwoman Ruby Williams help to coordinate the site and said she is excited to share it with her community and the kids who live nearby.
Children's Agencies Offer Free Film on Stress and Health May 21
The Navarro County Early Childhood Coalition offers a free screening of a documentary about children and their overall health. "Resilience - The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope" shows how toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children, putting them at a greater risk for disease, homelessness, prison time and early death.
Coalition celebrates Week of the Young Child
To celebrate the Week of the Young Child April 10 through 16, the Navarro County Early Childhood Coalition dropped in on local pediatricians, ob-gyns and school nurses with goody bags. Coalition members even delivered lunch Thursday to Navarro Regional Hospital, Corsicana Pediatrics, The Hope Center, PEDIA Clinic, and local elementary school nurses and other offices.
Parents invited to 'Meet the Pediatrician'
Parents of young children and infants in Navarro County are invited to a special Zoom call at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 14 where Pediatrician Dr. Meredith Johnson and Nurse Practitioner Danika Watson will answer questions and explain the reasons for “well child” visits.
Little Free Library opens in Dawson
Navarro County's newest Little Free Library has opened at the Manna From Above food pantry in Dawson, at the corner of 709 and Main Street, across from the city park.
Corsicana, Chatfield unveil new Little Free Library
Chatfield's Little Free Library is located at the United Methodist Church at 4937 FM 1603. Corsicana's newest library at Iglesia Bautista Calvario, 606 S. 20th St., offers books in Spanish and more are expected to be added to other library boxes across the county.
Little Free Library opens in Blooming Grove
The Navarro County Early Childhood Coalition opened another Little Free Library Tuesday, Dec. 1, at the Blooming Grove United Methodist Church at 300 S. Kerr St.
“This is our seventh of 14 libraries planned for the county,” stated Rachel Gillespie, Growing Together Program Director.
Little Free Library opens in Mildred
Another Little Free Library opened Friday, Nov. 20, at The Eagle's Nest Play to Learn Center in Mildred.
More Little Free Library boxes to be installed
The Little Free Library project continues with three more book sharing boxes planned for Retreat, Blooming Grove and Mildred.
State recognizes Navarro County Early Childhood Coalition
The award honors the partnership because it has gone above and beyond to work together to support children and families and strengthen early childhood outcomes.
Little Free Libraries come to Corsicana
More Little Free Libraries will be popping up around Corsicana this week as the Navarro County Early Childhood Coalition partners with the Corsicana Fire Department and YMCA to install the book-sharing boxes.
County celebrates Childcare Professionals Week
In honor of Daycare Appreciation Week, the Navarro County Early Childhood Coalition, part of the Growing Together program of Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services, recognized the YMCA and licensed daycare centers and staff for their expert care of the county’s youngest residents.
Through Little Free Library book exchanges, millions of books are shared each year, increasing access to books for readers of all ages and backgrounds.
The Early Childhood Coalition will unveil its first Little Free Library at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 in Frost.
Falling Seed: Local coalitions need local congregations: A call to action
Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, local nonprofits in Navarro County got together to form a COVID Crisis Needs Taskforce.
COVID-19 Local Resource Guide developed for county
The Navarro County Early Childhood Coalition developed a resource guide to assist the community in navigating and staying informed during the COVID-19 crisis.
Children's agencies offer free stay-at-home guide for parents
The Navarro County Early Childhood Coalition offers a free stay-at-home guide for parents