Help military family and say YES to summer camp on Houston Happens

HOUSTON ( KIAH ) – The Fourth of July is over, but now everyone’s got to get home. Find out how travel’s adding up in Houston, and when the craziest times will be at our airports.

During the summer months, military parents struggle with food insecurity and childcare. We talk to one organization that can help alleviate the stress of raising a family in high-cost areas.

And have you heard about Yes Day? Something similar exists called Yes Camp. If you have a child with a disability, you should definitely check out this opportunity and register them for camp. It is a wonderful way for your child to make new friends, try new things, and have some fun in a supportive environment. Find out more on today’s show! Take a look.

Military Families That Are Struggling

Dorene Ocamb , the Chief Brand Officer of the Armed Services YMCA will be discussing military families and the struggles they often have making ends meet. Military parents frequently have difficulty finding reliable childcare, especially during the summer months. This is a very real problem that is often overlooked.

Yes Day at Camp Eagle

Have you heard about Yes Day? Something similar exists called Yes Camp . Find out more about Camp Eagle , which is a place where kids and teens with disabilities can experience camping in a fun and safe environment.

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