Meals on Wheels Rural Capital Area

💻 MOWRCA Security Tip: Be Careful with Browser Autofill

Internet browsers like Chrome, Edge, and Firefox often offer to save your credit card information so you can check out faster. While convenient, this feature can create an additional security risk.

If someone gains access to your computer, tablet, or phone, they may be able to view or use information stored in your browser.

🔒 Security Tip: Consider disabling payment autofill and manually entering your payment information when shopping online.

At Meals on Wheels Rural Capital Area, we believe staying independent also means staying informed and protected in today's digital world.

Good morning!

A reminder that all Combined Community Action offices and Meals on Wheels Rural Capital Area meal sites are closed today in observance of Juneteenth.

Regular business hours and meal site operations will resume on Monday.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday as we honor and celebrate Juneteenth.

📢 Holiday Closure Notice

All Combined Community Action (CCA) offices and Meals on Wheels Rural Capital Area (MOWRCA) meal sites will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

We will resume normal business hours and meal site operations on Monday, June 22.

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and serves as a time to reflect on freedom, equality, and the ongoing pursuit of opportunity for all.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Juneteenth holiday.

🎣 Don't Take the Bait!

Scammers are casting a wide net with phishing emails, texts, and messages designed to trick you into sharing personal information.

They may pretend to be Medicare, your bank, the IRS, or another trusted organization and create a sense of urgency to get you to act quickly.

Before you click:
✅ Verify the sender
✅ Check for spelling errors
✅ Be cautious of unexpected attachments
✅ Contact the organization directly if you're unsure

A few extra seconds of caution can protect your identity and your finances.

🛒 MOWRCA Security Tip: Think Twice Before Saving Your Payment Information

We've all seen it: "Would you like to save this payment method for future purchases?"

While it may make checkout faster, saving your payment information on shopping websites can increase your risk if that company experiences a data breach.

Even large, trusted retailers can become targets of cybercriminals.

🔒 Security Tip: Whenever possible, decline the option to save your payment information and enter it manually when making future purchases.

A few extra moments today can help protect your financial information tomorrow.

❤️ Every brushstroke tells a story.

For 60 years, Combined Community Action has been helping people across Central Texas build stronger, healthier, and more stable lives.

Now we're inviting you to be part of that story.

Join us for an afternoon of painting, laughter, community, and purpose at our Tipsy Artist Fundraiser benefiting Combined Community Action and Meals on Wheels Rural Capital Area.

Your registration helps support programs that provide:
🍽 Meals for older adults
🏡 Housing and utility assistance
🌡 Weatherization services
🤝 Family support programs
🐾 AniMeals pet food assistance
❤️ And so much more

🎨 June 14, 2026
📍 The Silos on 77 Event Center
💲 Registration is only $55

Come create something beautiful while helping create a stronger community.

✨ Celebrating 60 Years of Helping People. Changing Lives.

🎟 Register today:
https://bit.ly/PaintPartyGiddings

🎨 We have a question...

If you were joining us on June 14, which painting would you choose?

💐 Wildflower Heart
⭐ Texas Heart
🐮 Highland Cow
🇺🇸 Patriotic Heart
🐢 Sea Turtle
🐦 Cardinal

The good news? You don't have to choose your favorite right now—but you do need to save your spot!

Whether you're a seasoned artist or haven't touched a paintbrush in years, Tipsy Artist makes it easy with step-by-step instruction and traceable templates.

Bring your:
👭 Best friends
👨‍👩‍👧 Family
💕 Significant other
🎉 Coworkers

and enjoy an afternoon of creativity while supporting programs that help seniors, families, and communities across Central Texas.

🗓 June 14, 2026
📍 The Silos on 77 Event Center
💲 $55 Registration

🎟 Reserve your seat now:
https://bit.ly/PaintPartyGiddings

Tell us in the comments—which painting are you picking?

Do you know your evacuation route?

If an emergency hits like wildfire, flooding, or a major storm, officials may order evacuations. Knowing yours before that moment means you move faster and safer.

Here's how to find yours:

🔍 Search "[your county] evacuation route map" or visit your county's Office of Emergency Management website.

📱 Sign up for your region/county's emergency alert system so you get notified directly, for our office in Lee County it is www.warncentraltexas.org but for our Ft Bend County office it is https://www.fortbendcountytx.gov/government/departments/homeland-security-emergency-management/alerts-warnings

YOURS, research your own county ahead of time!

🗺 Write your route down or print it out and store it with important documents. Put it somewhere your whole household can find it.

🎨❤️ Looking for a fun Sunday afternoon with friends, family, or coworkers?

Join us for a special Tipsy Artist fundraiser benefiting Combined Community Action and Meals on Wheels Rural Capital Area as we celebrate 60 Years of Impact. Countless Futures.

🗓 Sunday, June 14, 2026
📍 The Silos on 77 Event Center – Giddings
⏰ Doors Open at 2 PM | Painting Starts at 3 PM
🎟 Registration: $55

Your afternoon includes:
🖌 A guided painting experience
🎨 Your choice of six painting designs
🎁 Raffles and surprises
🍔 Food available for purchase
🍷 Full bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options

No experience needed. Just come ready to have fun and leave with a masterpiece!

✨ Paint for a Purpose. Sip for a Cause. Make a Difference.

👉 Register today: https://bit.ly/PaintPartyGiddings

Hurricane season is here. Is your Go Bag ready? 🎒

If you had to leave home in a hurry, these are the basics you'd need for the first 72 hours:

✔ Water - 1 gallon per person per day
✔ 3-day supply of non-perishable food
✔ Medications + copies of prescriptions
✔ Phone charger + backup battery
✔ Flashlight and extra batteries
✔ Cash in small bills
✔ Copies of important documents
✔ Change of clothes
✔ First aid kit

For summer: add sunscreen, extra water, and a manual fan. Don't forget your pets.
Start with what you have. Build it over time. Just start.

For more information, visit www.texasready.gov