Join the Ennis Unite Ellis group the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Ennis Welcome Center, 201 NW Main St, Ennis, TX 75119. Open to the public, this meeting is an opportunity to meet other people and agencies that provide resources to our community.

Good news for EMPLOYMENT in Ellis County! Ennis CARES and Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas have collaborated to remove barriers in finding gainful employment. Workforce Solutions will have a representative onsite at the Ennis CARES office, 002 E Ennis Ave, Ennis, TX 75119, on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month to get you connected. Call 682-351-9208 if you would like to schedule an appointment.

Runnin Free Ranch is a local agency providing trauma-focused equine-assisted psychotherapy program for veterans, at-risk youth, individuals with special needs, and their families. Whether you’re interested in their services, want to get involved, or are simply curious about equine-assisted therapy, you are invited to Information / Meet the Horses Day.

📅 Date: March 22, 2025
📍 Location: Runnin Free Ranch, 1403 Old Bardwell Road
⏰ Time: 1pm-3pm

There is no charge to attend but RSVP would be appreciated. 

Ennis CARES and the Ennis Fire Department are partnering with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to make sure your most precious gifts are being transported safely. Join us Tuesday, March 17th from 4pm-6pm in the Ennis High School parking lot for a FREE car seat & booster seat safety inspection event.
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Good news for EMPLOYMENT in Ellis County! Ennis CARES and Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas have collaborated to remove barriers in finding gainful employment. Workforce Solutions will have a representative onsite at the Ennis CARES office, 002 E Ennis Ave, Ennis, TX 75119, on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month to get you connected. Call 682-351-9208 if you would like to schedule an appointment.

The mobile SNAP unit is onsite the 2nd Monday of the month from 9am-3pm at the Ennis CARES Outreach Center, 206 S Dallas St, Ennis, TX 75119. They can assist with applications for SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid.

Parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers are invited to this support group where they will learn the Anchoring Heart Technique to help ground stress, anxiety, and tension.

Join Keep Ennis Beautiful & the Family Resource Center for story time in celebration of Read Across America Day! We'll hear the story of the 3 Little Pigs who learn a valuable lesson about making good choices and we'll end our time together with Peaceful Piggy Yoga, a story that teaches us to stretch and breathe. Bring your little piggies to the Ennis Welcome Center at 10am or come after school at 4pm.

Join Keep Ennis Beautiful & the Family Resource Center for story time in celebration of Read Across America Day! We'll hear the story of the 3 Little Pigs who learn a valuable lesson about making good choices and we'll end our time together with Peaceful Piggy Yoga, a story that teaches us to stretch and breathe. Bring your little piggies to the Ennis Welcome Center at 10am or come after school at 4pm.

A one-day conference that will equip and inspire you to THRIVE personally and professionally. Register at https://www.uniteellis.org/thrive25leadersummit.

Family Resource Center- Ellis and Navarro Presents an online Toddler Toilet Training workshop February 24 from 10am-11am. Text 682-351-9208 to register.

Good news for EMPLOYMENT in Ellis County! Ennis CARES and Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas have collaborated to remove barriers in finding gainful employment. Workforce Solutions will have a representative onsite at the Ennis CARES office, 002 E Ennis Ave, Ennis, TX 75119, on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month to get you connected. Call 682-351-9208 if you would like to schedule an appointment.

The mobile SNAP unit is onsite the 2nd Monday of the month from 9am-3pm at the Ennis CARES Outreach Center, 206 S Dallas St, Ennis, TX 75119. They can assist with applications for SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid.

Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas will be onsite the 2nd and 4th Monday’s of the month from 9am-3pm at the Ennis CARES office, 002 E Ennis Ave, Ennis, TX 75119. They can assist with job searches!

Ennis CARES will provide a temporary warming station in downtown Ennis beginning Sunday, January 5th through Friday, January 10th. The warming station will be open on Sunday from 12pm-4pm and weekdays 8am-4pm. Overnight accommodations will be handled on a case by case basis. This service is free of charge and open to anyone in need of shelter during the cold weather. Please help spread the word to those in need. For more information, call Ennis CARES at (972) 695-3524.

Sunday, January 5th - Friday, January 10th

206 South Dallas Street

Absolutely anyone that needs a place to shower can stop by on Monday-Thursday from 8am-10am at 206 S Dallas St. Towels and toiletries are available as well as clean clothes & breakfast! Chat with our staff & volunteers while you’re there to learn about community resources.

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Ellis County residents can register for Toys for Tots on Fridays from 8am-4pm through November 22nd at the Ennis Welcome Center, 201 NW Main St, Ennis, TX 75119. Be sure to bring parent / guardian’s ID, birth certificate for each child (14 and under), proof of residency (lease or utility bill).

Want your kids to take brighter bites? Join the free Healthy Eating & Reading group! This group emphasizes the importance of reading in a child’s life. Parents learn strategies on how to integrate story-time and healthy eating to make it more fun and enjoyable for the child. This group is for ages 0-5. This group is funded by SAMHSA. Click here to register.

This free group will practice growing and cultivating plants (i.e., veggies, flowers, herbs, grains) that promote healthy eating. Little Sprouts Gardening will help address sensory needs, cognitive development, communication skills, fine motor, and gross motor development for our little ones. Families also will engage with nature and practice mindfulness tools that support good mental health. This group is funded by SAMHSA. Click here to register.

Whether you are a beginner looking for tips or a pro looking to share your knowledge and show off your projects, you are invited to join us at the monthly Ennis Crochet Group meeting Hosted at the Ennis CARES Family Resource Center, 002 E Ennis Ave, Ennis, TX 75119. All ages, genders, and skill levels are welcome. Bring a snack and make a friend!

Join Keep Ennis Beautiful at their first EVER winter gardening workshop Saturday, Nov. 16th, 1pm at the Ennis Welcome Center, 201 NW Main St, Ennis, TX 75119. This will be a hands-on-workshop where you will be instructed on sprouting seeds & legumes using the jar and tray methods. This family friendly garden project can be done inside all year long. It only takes up a few square inches of counter space and yummy sprouts are ready to eat within 5-7 days. This is a GREAT garden project for those of us with little to no gardening skills. FREE supplies will be provided to the first 30 participants, including a glass jar and sprouting lid, a tray and substrate, and seeds & legumes. Children 7 and up attending with their adult may be registered for free supplies. Children 6 and under are welcome to attend & share supplies with their adult. For more information call 972-878-4748 x2823 or email KeepEnnisBeautiful@ennistx.gov.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Click here to register.