Rio Grande Council of Governments

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We are excited to announce that Chelsey Baldivia will be stepping into the role of Director of Regional Services and Economic Development, effective July 2025.

The event intends to reach persons who are ready to enroll in Medicare and/or Social Security, in order to help create a better understanding of their benefits and how to access or apply for them. We also encourage professionals to attend so that they can increase their knowledge

As the ED of the RIOCOG, Annette serves as the Chair of the Texas Health & Human Services Committee for @txregionalism. It was a great week to learn, connect, and be inspired by the work done by others who focus on the older population at AITC.

During the month of June, Adult Protective Services (APS) collaborates with community advocates across Texas to raise awareness of abuse, neglect and financial exploitation that the older adult population routinely faces. Consistently educating the public will provide awareness!

Come join us tomorrow, Thursday June 13th for the 15th Annual Crimes Against the Elderly: Partnering to Protect Conference as we discuss ways to partner together to ensure the safety of older adults. This is a FREE event !

Happy National Senior Health & Fitness Day! Did you know that the Area Agency on Aging hosts classes that get senior citizens active all while having FUN! We offer two different classes; A Matter of Balance and Texercise Select which are held at local Senior Rec Centers

This past Monday, EP Commissioners recognized May as #OlderAmericansMonth in El Paso! We are thrilled that EP County joins us in our efforts in recognizing the invaluable contributions older adults have made and continue to make in our community. Photo Credit: Gibel Amador

Our celebration for #OlderAmericansMonth continues! Today the great City of El Paso alongside with Mayor Oscar Leeser and City Council members recognized May as Older Americans Month! We are thrilled that the City of El Paso joins our efforts to support older adults

May is #OlderAmericansMonth, please help us celebrate and honor the many contributions senior citizens have made and continue to make in our community. It is a time to bring awareness to aging trends and reaffirm our commitment to serving older adults in our communities.

Nydia, one of our Benefits Counselors and Victoria, our Community Outreach Coordinator attended the Lower Valley Health Fair on Saturday! It was such an amazing turnout and they had the opportunity to talk to people about the services the Area Agency on Aging provides.

This week is National Volunteers Week and we are thankful for the volunteers who support the Rio Grande Council of Governments! Our volunteers have a heart of service. Looking to volunteer? The Area Agency on Aging currently has volunteer opportunities for the Ombudsman program,

Join us as we celebrate Fair Housing Month! Know your rights!!

This Thursday, the FRPPG met to score and rank applications from first responders organizations. The FRPPG is managed by Marisa Quintanilla, Regional Services Director. Just over $605,000 will be awarded.

This Thursday, the FRPPG met to score and rank applications from first responders organizations. The FRPPG is managed by Marisa Quintanilla, Regional Services Director. Just over $605,000 will be awarded.

📣 Calling all RIOCOG residents!!!

Attention, nonprofits or local governments that work directly with Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement, the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office, has funding opportunities for FY 2025. Go to egrants.gov.Texas.gov

Yesterday we had the privilege to meet with Texas Department of Agriculture staff for the TX-CDBG Kickoff Meeting. We heard important information their proposed 5-year consolidated plan and we were informed who our 2024 TX-CDBG recipients will be! Congratulations to everyone.