The Junior League of El Paso, Inc. Family Resource Center
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The Junior League of El Paso, Inc. Family Resource Center
2013 The Junior League of El Paso, Inc. Family Resource Center El Paso Children’s Hospital Area Reference Guide Please visit the Family Resource Center for further support services available. We’re on the web! See us at: http://elpasochildrens.org/patientsfamilies/familysupport-services/junior-league-of-el-paso-familyresource-center/ The Junior League of El Paso, Inc. Family Resource Center 2013 Table of Contents JLEP FRC and B.E.A.R. Storytime .................................................................................................................................................... 2 Lodging ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3 Shopping & Retail .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Banking & Financial Services ........................................................................................................................................................... 4 Religion ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Pharmacies .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Grocery Stores .....................................................................................................................................................................................6 Laundromat & Dry Cleaners ............................................................................................................................................................6 Support Services.................................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Local Groups, Local Camps & Out of Town Camps ..................................................................................................................... 8 Local Attractions ...........................................................................................................................................................................9-10 Restaurants ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Cabs ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Check Cashing Services .................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Make a Greeting Card ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Page |1 The Junior League of El Paso, Inc. Family Resource Center 2013 JLEP FRC Family Support and answer questions in a comfortable, Games, puzzles, & other healing environment. The FRC will offer a recreational items available for Services Available: variety of resources focusing on children’s check out health to include: Computers with internet access Printer, copy, & fax services As sponsors of the Family Resource Center, the Junior League of El Paso, Inc. has Educational books & health Education classroom partnered with El Paso Children’s Hospital information resources for families Information in its commitment to providing a place of Books available in English & conditions, safety, development, hope and healing through unmatched Spanish and parenting excellence in pediatric patient care, Fiction & Non-fiction books for Information on support groups, research and education. The Family children & teens classes and community resources Resource Center (FRC) is available to Computer use for digital learning Special tickets or pricing for local support and educate families during their & safe internet browsing attractions stay at El Paso Children’s Hospital. A comfortable environment to Family information notebooks Volunteers will be ready to assist families relax available Resource Center empowers families to B.E.A.R. Storytime become knowledgeable advocates for about diseases, Hours of Operation: their children through access to Monday –Friday The Junior League of El Paso, Inc. materials that provide comfort and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Family Resource Center B.E.A.R. reassurance and provides an area for Storytime and families to gather, relax, learn and brings comfort to children by sharing support each other during their time the joy of reading aloud, journaling at El Paso Children’s Hospital. promotes literacy For more information call: (915) 242-8640 and positive interaction. B.E.A.R. Storytime books are gifted to the children participating in the project to further encourage literacy and bonding among families. The Junior League of El Paso, Inc. Family Page |2 The Junior League of El Paso, Inc. Family Resource Center 2013 Lodging Budget Inn Motel Guest House Suites – Airport Hyatt Place 5634 E. Paisano Dr. 1940 Airway Blvd. 6030 Gateway Blvd. East El Paso, TX 79925 El Paso, TX 79925 El Paso, TX 79905 915-772-8875 915-772-0395 915-771-0022 1.4 miles 3.2 miles 1.4 miles Chase Suites Hotels Hampton Inn & Suites Microtel Inn and Suites Sleep Inn 6791 Montana Ave. 6635 Gateway Blvd. West 2001 Airway Blvd. 5640 E. Paisano Dr. El Paso, TX 79925 El Paso, TX 79925 El Paso, TX 79925 El Paso, TX 79925 915-772-8000 915-771-6644 915-772-3650 915-775-9880 3.3 miles 2.3 miles 4.2 miles 1.4 miles Courtyard El Paso Airport Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Motel 6 Super 8 6610 International Rd. 6789 Boeing Dr. 4800 Gateway Blvd. East 450 Raynolds St. El Paso, TX 79925 El Paso, TX 79925 El Paso, TX 79905 El Paso, TX 79905 915-772-5000 915-778-6789 915-533-7521 915-771-8388 2.3 miles 1.5 miles 1.2 miles 0.4 miles El Paso Marriott Holiday Inn Hotel Radisson Hotel – Airport Wingate El Paso Airport 1600 Airway Blvd. 6655 Gateway Blvd. West 1770 Airway Blvd. 6351 Gateway Blvd. West El Paso, TX 79925 El Paso, TX 79925 El Paso, TX 79925 El Paso, TX 79925 915-799-3300 915-778-6411 915-772-3333 915-772-4088 3.3 miles 2.4 miles 2.8 miles 1.8 miles El Paso Suites Homewood Suites by Hilton Residence Inn by Marriott Wyndham Hotel 6100 Gateway Blvd. East 6656 Gateway Blvd. East 6355 Gateway Blvd. West 2027 Airway Blvd. El Paso, TX 79925 El Paso, TX 79915 El Paso, TX 79925 El Paso, TX 79925 915-779-6222 915-778-9400 915-771-0504 915-778-4241 1.5 miles 2.3 miles 1.9 miles 2.6 miles Page |3 The Junior League of El Paso, Inc. Family Resource Center 2013 Shopping and Retail Fox Plaza Shopping Center Cielo Vista Mall Bassett Place Mall Costco 5559 Alameda Ave. 8401 Gateway Blvd. West 6101 Gateway Blvd. West 6101 Gateway Blvd. West El Paso, TX 79905 El Paso, TX 79925 El Paso, TX 79905 El Paso, TX 79925 915-779-8424 915-779-7070 915-772-7479 915-774-5203 0.75 miles 7.92 miles 2.44 miles 2.44 miles Available Services Available Services Available Services Family Dollar, Fallas Paredas, Payless Macy’s, Dillard’s, JC Penney, Sears, Target, Kohl’s, Costco, Ross, Shoe Store, Anna’s Linens, O’Reilly Ann Taylor, Pier One, Victoria Secret, Marshalls, Payless Shoe Store, Office Auto Parts, Coach, Apple Store, Starbucks, Food Depot, Finish Line, Victoria Secret, Wash-up Laundromat Court, etc. Food Court, etc. Sam’s Club Walmart Family Dollar 7001 Gateway Blvd. West 7101 Gateway Blvd. West 5018 Alameda Ave. El Paso, TX 79925 El Paso, TX 79925 El Paso, TX 79905 915-771-0004 915-779-6664 915-772-8014 4.81 miles 4.8 miles 0.21 miles Banking and Financial Services Bank of America Chase Bank Pioneer Bank Wells Fargo 5004 Montana Ave. 5760 Alameda Ave. 6068 Gateway Blvd. East 6175 Gateway Blvd. West El Paso, TX 79903 El Paso, TX 79905 El Paso, TX 79905 El Paso, TX 79925 915-774-3900 800-935-9935 915-782-2400 800-869-3557 1.22 miles 0.91 miles 1.90 miles 2.26 miles BBVA Compass Bank Chase Bank United Bank WestStar Bank 6044 Gateway Blvd. East 2801 Montana Ave. 9801 Gateway Blvd. West 5604 E. Paisano Dr. El Paso, TX 79905 El Paso, TX 79903 El Paso, TX 79925 El Paso, TX 79925 800-239-4357 800-935-4357 915-231-2500 915-747-1638 1.86 miles 1.9 miles 5.74 miles 1.28 miles Page |4 The Junior League of El Paso, Inc. Family Resource Center 2013 Religion Abundant Living Faith Church of St. ClementsClements- First Baptist Church Montana Avenue St. Pius Center Episcopal 805 Montana Ave. Church of Christ 1050 N. Clark Dr. 1000 Valley Crest Dr. 810 N. Campbell El Paso, TX 79902 3101 Montana Ave. El Paso, TX 79905 El Paso, TX 79907 El Paso, TX 79902 915-533-1465 El Paso, TX 79903 915-772-0224 915-532-8543 915-533-4915 3.85 miles 915-565-8731 2.31 miles 9.91 miles 4.25 miles Church of Jesus Christ El Paso Powerhouse Grace Christian Center St. George Antiochian Temple of Mount Sinai of LadderLadder-day Saints Christian Church 4301 Alameda Ave. Orthodox Church 4408 N. Stanton 2114 N. Oregon 4600 Montana Ave. El Paso, TX 79905 120 N. Festival Dr. El Paso, TX 79902 El Paso, TX 79903 El Paso, TX 79903 915-544-7400 El Paso, TX 79912 915-532-5959 915-566-0606 915-759-7701 0.4 miles 915-584-9100 9.31 miles 5.23 miles 1.14 miles Church of Scientology First Assembly of God Islamic Center of El St. Patrick Cathedral TrinityTrinity-First United 1120 N. El Paso St. 3928 Montana Ave. Paso 118 N. Mesa St. Methodist El Paso, TX 79902 El Paso, TX 79903 143 Paragon Ln. El Paso, TX 79902 801 N. Mesa St. 915-727-5527 915-565-2337 El Paso, TX 79912 915-533-4451 El Paso, TX 79902 4.63miles 2.46 915-581-7729 3.87 miles 915-533-274 2.22 miles 11.25 miles 9.85 miles 4.34 miles Pharmacies Alameda Thrifty Pharmacy Walgreens Good Shepard Pharmacy University Medical Center 4900 Alameda Ave., Suite A 5401 Montana Ave. 5340 El Paso of El Paso El Paso, TX 79905 El Paso, TX 79903 El Paso, TX 79905 4815 Alameda Ave. 915-772-5331 915-779-8825 915-778-9900 El Paso, TX 79905 0.08 miles 1.89 miles 0.42 miles 915-521-7705 0.05 mile Good Shepard Pharmacy McCrory’s Pharmacy 5301 Alameda Ave. 6151 Dew Dr. #100 El Paso, TX 79905 El Paso, TX 79912 915-778-9900 915-581-9655 0.63 miles 12.37 miles Page |5 The Junior League of El Paso, Inc. Family Resource Center 2013 Grocery Grocery Stores Albertson’s Food City Sprouts Farmers Market 5200 Montana Ave. 5400 Alameda Ave. 6100 N. Mesa St., Suite A-2 El Paso, TX 79903 El Paso, TX 79905 El Paso, TX 79912 915-778-8996 915-779-3641 915-833-3380 1.1 miles 0.6 miles 9.4 miles Big 8 Food Stores Indian & International Food Store Walmart 5514 Alameda Ave. 4700 N. Mesa St., Suite A-2 7101 Gateway Blvd. West El Paso, TX 79905 El Paso, TX 79912 El Paso, TX 79925 915-778-4746 915-532-8018 915-779-6664 0.6 miles 7 miles 4.7 miles Costco Sam’s Club Wan Jia Le Supermarket (Asian) 6101 Gateway Blvd. West 7001 Gateway Blvd. West 9501 Gateway Blvd. West El Paso, TX 79925 El Paso, TX 79925 El Paso, TX 79925 915-774-5203 915-771-0004 915-594-9898 2.4 miles 1.4 miles 6.3 miles Laundromat and Dry Cleaners Cordova Laundromat 5012 Alameda Ave. El Paso, TX 79905 915-778-3351 0.21 miles Del Camino Cleaners Sun City Laundromat Velvet Cleaners 106 S. Concepcion St. 7024 Alameda Ave. 3431 E. Yandell Dr. El Paso, TX 779905 El Paso, TX 79905 El Paso, TX 79903 915-772-2476 915-772-0769 915-566-9211 0.13 miles 2.53 miles 1.73 miles Speed Queen Supreme Laundry & Cleaners Wash N Dry Laundromat 5011 Trowbridge Ave. 2630 E. Yandell Dr. 8030 Alameda Ave. El Paso, TX 79905 El Paso, TX 79903 El Paso, TX 79915 915-566-6400 915-565-1407 915-313-4275 (Wash & Fold Service Available) (Same Day Service & Alterations) 5.78 miles 2.31 miles 2.43 miles Page |6 The Junior League of El Paso, Inc. Family Resource Center 2013 Support Services Early Childhood Intervention YMCA Rio Grande Center Foundation 1101 E. Schuster Ave. 808 Montana Ave. & Green House 915-534-4324 915-351-2592 10460 Vista Del Sol #101 915-562-7660 Southwest Chapter of the Autism Society Hemophilia Outreach of America 3409 Diamond Dr. Dedicated to reducing the human and 1340 Murchison (Presbyterian Church) 915-740-5542 economic impact of cancer patients and their families through financial support & 915-772-9100 st 1 Tuesday of the month Paso Del Norte Children’s Development Center development of effective progress for advocacy, education, and early detection. Support Group for Families of Children 1101 E. Schuster Ave. with Down Syndrome 915-544-8484 Ronald McDonald House of El Paso 5304 El Paso Dr. www.pdnchildrens.org 300 E California Ave. 915-590-5315 st 1 Saturday of the month, 2-3 p.m. Miracle Kids Support Group 2100 N. Stevens (915) 542-1522 Dedicated to helping children with disabilities reach their fullest potential by Since 1984, Ronald McDonald House providing Charities of El Paso has been providing ‘a comprehensive therapeutic, educational, and day care services. 915-858-0298 Every Friday, 9-11 a.m. Mentes Brillantes (Spanish Speaking) families with seriously ill children who are Muscular Dystrophy Association undergoing treatment in nearby hospitals. 5400 Suncrest Suite A-5 In addition to providing lodging and love, 915-584-6355 RMHC of El Paso has also been a steward of goodwill in the border region, helping to 1101 E. Schuster Ave. 915-544-8484 YWCA home away from home’ for hundreds of Provides comprehensive health care, develop and support programs/services that support services, advocacy, and education directly improve the health of children in this on muscular dystrophy. community. 1600 Brown St. 915-533-7475 Page |7 The Junior League of El Paso, Inc. Family Resource Center 2013 Local Local Groups, Groups, Local Camps & Out of Town Camps Candlelighters Foundations Developmental Home We provide therapeutic riding Camp Kadima 1400 Hardaway St. 1815 E. Queen Creek Rd. Suite #1 services and camps. Equine 405 Wallenberg (Jewish El Paso, TX 79903 Chandler, AZ 85286 assisted therapeutic services are Community Center) 915-544-2222 480-219-3953 far more than a mere pony ride. 915-584-4437 Rather, they are a complex and www.candlelighterselp.org A Speech-Language Pathology exciting means of therapy that A camp for children and young We believe the camp experience Clinic and Learning Center for produce physical, adults with special needs. The allows children to see they are not children from birth through 18 psychological, cognitive, social and camp lasts three weeks in the alone in their cancer struggles years of age. Our Speech- educational benefits. summer. Families pay $350 for and Language provides camaraderie, support, and lifelong Pathologists the 3 week session, or $125 for one will develop an individualized plan of Stepping Stones of Hope th generous donations. During the Phoenix, AZ 85014 camp, participants take part in 602-264-7520 arts and crafts, karaoke, dancing, Camp Camp Soaring Eagle www.steppingstonesof hope.org cooking, swimming, bowling and 6586 State Route 179, Suite B2 *Grief Camp for Adults and Kids horseback riding, etc. care, tailored to each child's *Camp Bravo – for siblings speech therapy needs. *Camp Courageous – kids with Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona Sedona, Arizona 86351 Camp Candlelight 928-284-9393 The Lions Club of El Paso Children’s Association for 915-274-3999 Maximum Potential (CAMP) www.lionscamp.com San Antonio Area Phoenix Area 602-406-3581 Camp is completely free of charge [email protected] to campers and families and funded through charitable 830-634-2267 www.campcamp.org Sponsors free summer camps for donations. children age 7-16 years with 7500 W.H. Burgess *Oncology family retreat physical El Paso, TX 79925 *Sibling Camper Weekend Syndrome, and Type 1 Diabetes. recreational programming for *Respiratory Camper Weekend Children can enjoy camp activities children and adults with Autism, such as swimming, fishing, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Therapeutic Horsemanship canoeing, archery, pedal boating, hearing impairment, and visual of El Paso horseback riding, camping, etc. impairment. The goal is to help 300 Farm Rd. Camp is located in Kerrville, every individual reach their Canutillo, TX 79835 Texas. Transportation and care maximum potential. CAMP also 915-877-4889 giving is provided by El Paso serves the non-disabled siblings of Lions Camp Club. our CAMPers in the summer and The Miracle League of El Paso 915-872-9249 Provides opportunities for children with disabilities to play Miracle week. The camp is also funded by 4000 N. 7 Street, Suite 108 friendships for everyone involved. cancer tangible League baseball regardless of their abilities. http://th-ep.org disabilities, Down CAMP provides year-round, Respite Club programs. Page |8 The Junior League of El Paso, Inc. Family Resource Center 2013 Local Attractions Adventure Zone Provides education and training El Paso Museum of History Funtastic Punch 251 E. Redd Rd. to foster understanding and 510 N. Santa Fe St. 8041 N. Mesa St. C-3 El Paso, TX 79932 appreciation of total water El Paso, TX 79901 El Paso, TX 79932 915-585-9663 management in the Chihuahuan 915-351-3588 915-587-8624 4.16 miles 13.37 miles 14.54 miles Desert. BobBob-O’s Family Fun Center El Paso Diablos 3851 Constitution Dr. 9700 Gateway Blvd. North El Paso, TX 79922 El Paso, TX 79924 915-587-6070 915-755-2000 10.87 miles Children 4 under are free El Paso Zoo 3.9 miles 4001 E. Paisano Ave. Bowl El Paso Features five galleries Dedicated to improve the representing 400 years of learning experience and help US/Mexico border history. children of all ages and abilities El Paso, TX 79905 unleash their potential by educational incredible offering yet recreational facility with various platforms of 11144 Pellicano El Paso KidsKids-N-Co 915-521-1850 El Paso, TX 79935 1301 Texas Ave. 0.91 miles 915-593-7777 El Paso, TX 79901 8.01 miles 915-274-8797 Franklin Mountain State State Park 1211 Montana Ave. 1.28 miles Tom Mays Entrance located 3.5 El Paso, TX 79902 miles east of 1-10 on 915-543-6747 Transmountain Rd. 3.54 miles Cinemark Cielo Vista 1401 Gateway Blvd. West El Paso, TX 79925 915-771-0072 2.44 miles Provides a quality theater experience and hands-on an play. International Museum of Art 915-566-6441 theatrical training for youth of www.tpwd.state..tx.us/state- Feature El Paso. parks/franklin-mountains Bushmen and other African 18.17 miles artifacts, western and regional El Paso Water Utilities – El Paso Rhinos (Hockey) TECH20 Water Resource 4100 E. Paisano Ave. Learning Center exhibits include art, and local artists. Admission Adults: $5 free. Open Wednesday-Friday El Paso, TX 79905 Children 12 & under: Free from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. & 10751 Montana Ave. 915-479-7825 Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Saturday-Sunday from 1 p.m. to El Paso, TX 79935 www.elpasohockey.com 915-621-2011 0.85 miles 5 p.m. 7.78 miles Page |9 The Junior League of El Paso, Inc. Family Resource Center 2013 Local Attractions Jungle Jacks Museum of Archaeology at National Border Patrol Museum Western Playland 1700 N. Zaragoza Wilderness Park 4315 Woodrow Bean Amusement Park El Paso, TX 79936 4301 Woodrow Bean Transmountain Rd. 1249 Futurity 915-856-3763 Transmountain Rd. El Paso, TX 79924 Sunland Park, NM 88063 12.32 miles El Paso, TX 79924 915-759-6060 575-589-3410 915-755-4332 10.79 10.19 miles Journey through the history of WetWet-N-Wild Waterworld Indoor Family Entertainment 10.82 miles Keystone Heritage Park Dedicated to the narration, the U.S. Border Patrol from the 8804 South Desert Blvd. 4220 Doniphan interpretation and preservation beginning in the Old West, Anthony, TX 79821 of and through Prohibition, World War 915-886-2222 anthropological artifacts II, into the high-tech Border 22.55 miles through research, exhibits, Patrol today. Admission free. and special Open Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m. El Paso, TX 79922 915-584-0563 11.6 miles archaeological education, Wyler Aerial Tramway 1700 McKinley Ave. Open March through November programs, with a focus on the from 10 a.m. to 2 p pm. prehistory and culture of the El (Saturday & Sunday only) Paso area and the Southwest. Premier Cinema 18 915-566-6622 Admission free. Open Tuesday- 6106 Gateway Blvd. West 5.32 miles Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. El Paso, TX 79925 Lynx Exhibits 300 W. San Antonio Ave. Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. to 5 p.m. El Paso, TX 79930 915-771-7900 El Paso, TX 79901 1.97 miles Adults: $8 Children 12 & under: $4 915-533-4330 Oasis Lanes Open Friday & Saturday from 4.03 miles 1660 N. Zaragosa Rd. noon to 7 p.m. & Sunday from 10 El Paso, TX 79936 Railroad & Transportation Mission Trail Experience 915-855-1183 Museum of El Paso 9065 Alameda Ave. 12.1 miles 400 W. San Antonio Ave. El Paso, TX 79907 a.m. to 5 p.m. El Paso, TX 79901 915-851-0013 Open Monday through 10.77 miles Thursday from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m., 915-256-4409 4.1 miles Saturday 12 p.m. to 1 a.m., & Offers guided tours of the Ysleta Mission, the Socorro Mission Sunday from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. History of the Transcontinental Railroads. and the San Elizario Chapel. P a g e | 10 The Junior League of El Paso, Inc. Family Resource Center 2013 Restaurants ForFor-Delivery Via: ForFor-Delivery Directly: Fast Food: Foodgetters.com Pizza Hut Arby’s Please see attachment for menu of 5201 Montana Ave. 445 Raynolds St. restaurants available for delivery through 915-562-1177 915-533-3834 this service for small fee. Please see below. (3.75 miles) 0.4 miles Andre’s Pizza NonNon-Delivery: Dairy Queen 7000 Westwind 915-833-0255 4850 E. Paisano Dr. Forti’ Forti’s Mexican 915-351-3756 321 Chelsea 0.2 miles Chili’s Chili’s 915-772-0066 7600 N. Mesa St. 0.6 miles 915-585-2001 Jack in the Box 5519 Alameda Ave. Peter Piper Pizza 915-772-5533 Italian Kitchen 5230 E. Paisano Dr. 0.6 miles 450 Thorn 915-778-3777 915-842-0775 0.4 miles McDonald’s 5305 E. Paisano Dr. Jer Jerusalem Grill Chico’ Chico’s Tacos 915-778-8100 5360 N. Mesa St. 4230 Alameda Ave. 0.5 miles 915-231-9600 915-533-0975 0.4 miles Popeye' Popeye's Chicken Tara Thai Restaurant 5505 Alameda Ave. 2606 N Mesa St. 915-781-7480 915-533-1300 0.6 miles Tia’ Tia’s Mexican & Seafood 6110 N. Mesa St. 915-845-1665 P a g e | 11 The Junior League of El Paso, Inc. Family Resource Center 2013 Cabs Border Cab Taxi City Cab Co. United Independent Cab 3600 Frutas Ave. 3608 Frutas Ave. 7606 Boeing Dr. El Paso, TX 79905 El Paso, TX 79905 El Paso, TX 79925 915-533-4245 915-533-4220 915-590-8294 Checker Suncity Cab Yellow Cab 5305 Alameda Ave. 2930 Magoffin Ave. 3214 Gateway Blvd. East El Paso, TX 79905 El Paso, TX 79905 El Paso, TX 79905 915-772-3313 915-544-2211 915-532-9999 Check Cashing Services ACE Cash Express Euro Metro Money Financial Western Union 5316 E. Paisano Dr. 6043 Alameda Ave. 2133 Central Ave. 9155 Dyer St. El Paso, TX 79905 El Paso, TX 79905 El Paso, TX 79905 El Paso, TX 79924 915-778-2627 915-779-1234 915-351-1658 915-751-6957 0.5 miles 1.5 miles 1.6 miles 7 miles Dash For Cash Melek Corp. Payday Loans 4665 Montana Ave. 2931 Central Ave. 180 S. Glenwood St. El Paso, TX 79903 El Paso, TX 79905 El Paso, TX 79905 915-565-3274 915-542-3131 915-772-4229 0.9 miles 1.6 miles 0.8 miles P a g e | 12 The Junior League of El Paso, Inc. Family Resource Center 2013 Make a greeting card…Send a smile! Because our hospital treats some of the sickest and most seriously injured children in our region Neutral Messages to Use and beyond, many of our patients are hospitalized for a long time. A colorful greeting card can Sending You A Smile…☺ Smile…☺ help cheer up a patient. If you or your organization is interested in creating greeting cards for our patients, we have a few guidelines that will help us ensure that your greeting card makes it safely into the hands of a recovering child. Greeting Card Guidelines 1. Make your cards generic. Wishing A Rainbow 4 U! You Are A Rock Star! Sending You A Rainbow! You Are Dynamite! 2. Avoid specific spiritual or holiday references. 3. Decorate with crayons, markers, or watercolors. 4. Neutral messages are best. You Shine Brighter Than The Sun! You Are A Champion! 5. Don’t forget to laminate your cards. Just Wanted To Send You A Smile☺ Smile☺ Where to Send Your Cards Because patient privacy rights, we may not permit you to hand-deliver cards directly to children. Hope Your Day Is As Cool As You Are! You Are A Shining Star! Wishing You A Bright Sunny Day! Family Support Services 4845 Alameda Ave. El Paso, Texas 79905 Card Distribution Cards are reviewed by our staff for appropriateness for patients. Cards deemed appropriate are sent to our Food Services and placed on patients' food trays. When the tray is taken to a patient's room, a fun surprise - your card is included as a part of their meal. P a g e | 13