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representing her childhood, DISCOVER THE HEARTWARMING STORIES IN statement “I wrote this book to honor my father whom I didn’t know as a child. After I buried my mother and my only sister, the only family to have had left was my estranged PASTOR TABATHA WHITTEN'S LATEST BOOK — both father. As an adult woman in my 50’s seeking to establish a relationship with my father was no easy task,” she said. “Not only because of his medical 'D.A.D.S: DADDY AND DAUGHTER STORIES' biological conditions, but more importantly because we had never had a father/daughter relationship before. I wrote this book to chronicle our journey of forgiveness, understanding, and love. The process of healing the trauma of his absence and learning to love despite it. She added, “As we approach Mother’s and Father’s Day, it is my hope and prayer that those relationships will experience the same love, joy, and healing that my dad and I were able to experience during the last seven years of his life. Though her father’s passing was recent in the latter half of 2022, Pastor Whitten described the bookwriting process as “cathartic” while giving her “grief a divine purpose.” The multifaceted creative leads with a heartfelt message behind the importance of relationship between a father and his daughter(s) saying,
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astor Tabatha Whitten recently released her latest book, “D.A.D.S: Daddy and Daughter Stories.” A graduate of Jack Yates High School, the author spent 25 years as a school guidance counselor in the Aldine Independent School District (AISD). After retiring, she went to the Seminary School and became an ordained minister. Eventually, she established her own church in the 5th Ward, Remnant Fellowship Church, and initiated many community- based ministries to serve my 5th Ward community. When detailing as to why she wrote the book, Pastor Whitten gave a personalized
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I trust in God so much, that I am willing to bare my soul and be completely transparent about a journey that is so difficult in many ways, to help others who may also be struggling with Daddy Issues. Yes, it is a thing. But so is Healing. So is Forgiveness. So is Grace. Second chances are a blessing, and I received mine with open arms.
Author Whitten concluded, “Ultimately, these stories are intended to foster hope that fractured relationships can be restored between daddies and their daughters.” This powerful new book is available now on Amazon, Applebooks, and www.pastortab.org.
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COMCAST TEXAS COMMITS MORE THAN $1M TO SHRINK LOCAL DIGITAL DIVIDE IN 2023
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omcast Texas, the Houston area’s largest internet service provider, will commit more than $1 million to shrink the local digital divide this year by supporting more than 60 organizations and programs that help people connect to the Internet, learn digital skills, and climb the economic ladder. The investment is part of Comcast’s Project UP – a comprehensive $1 billion initiative to advance digital equity across the nation and help build a future of unlimited possibilities. To help fuel economic mobility locally this year, a large portion of Comcast Texas’ $1 million
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investment will go to area nonprofit organizations to fund community programs with the following focus: Connectivity & Adoption, Digital Skills in the Workforce, and Entrepreneurship. Connectivity & Adoption Connectivity programs equip individuals, families and community partners with the right tools and resources to take advantage of the Internet. Adoption programs teach individuals the skills needed to increase competency and confidence in technology in order to use it proficiently. Digital Skills in the Workforce Over 90% of jobs available today require digital
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skills, yet nearly one-third of US workers lack opportunities to build these skills. Digital skills programs teach individuals the tech skills needed to land a job and stay competitive in the changing marketplace. Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship programs focus on helping people build digital skills to launch and grow their businesses. “These investments are part of Comcast Texas’ ongoing commitment to provide people with the digital tools needed to succeed in this ever-connected world,” said Ralph Martinez, Comcast Texas’ Regional Senior Vice President. “As we expand our next-generation network across southeast Texas, we’re here to be good neighbors. We’re here to support and uplift the communities we’re honored to do business in by teaming up with trusted partners to invest in programs that make a difference.” The first round of Comcast Texas’ 2023 grant funding and other support to local organizations will be announced in May with more announcements made throughout the year. Additional support will be considered for local organizations that raise awareness about connectivity programs like Internet Essentials and the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program. Internet Essentials provides affordable home Internet for qualifying households ($9.95/mo for up to 50 Mbps, or $29.95/mo for up to 100 Mbps) — as well as low-cost computers, free WiFi hotspots, and free Internet training. The federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides qualified households with a credit of up to $30/mo towards internet and mobile services.
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