Choose to Change

06/05/2026

A full room, real questions, and families who left with hope! 😃🙏🙏🙏

Last week, families across the Valley joined us for our FREE Understanding Addiction event, presented in both English and Spanish, to finally get a real understanding of what addiction actually is and what the solution is.

Together we walked through the science of addiction, how to recognize the signs in someone you love, what real recovery looks like, and where to find help right here in our community. The conversations were honest, the questions were real, and families left equipped to help the people they love most.

A heartfelt thank you to our partners, Ellie Torres and Hidalgo County Precinct 4, and to DA Terry Palacios for speaking openly about the real dangers of addiction, especially among our youth.

Because no one should face a loved one's addiction alone!

✅ Follow us for upcoming events and recovery resources for families in Hidalgo County.

Ellie Torres - Hidalgo County Commissioner Pct. 4
Hidalgo County District Attorney Terry Palacios
Hidalgo County Community Service Agency
AmeriCorps Seniors

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05/20/2026

Your past does not have to decide your future!

Recently, Orlando Salinas - Mentoring, CEO & Founder of Choose to Change Foundation and owner of CQR Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Specialist, sat down with Robert Diaz of For God Media for a powerful podcast conversation about faith, business, redemption, and believing God for the impossible.

Orlando shared his story of walking out of prison, rebuilding his life, starting a business, restoring his family, and eventually using his testimony to help men and families impacted by addiction and incarceration.

This conversation is a reminder that when Jesus Christ gets involved, no life is too broken, no past is too far gone, and no situation is impossible.

They talked about:

• Honoring God in business
• Rebuilding after failure
• The power of mentorship and accountability
• What it means to be a godly husband, father, and leader
• Helping men choose change through faith, structure, and purpose

A huge thank you to Robert Diaz and For God Media for creating space for conversations that point people back to God and helping us remind people that real transformation is possible!

Watch the full podcast here:
https://youtu.be/M7-i9_3a6OU?si=gcPD6VOwzlhO6ZCw

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04/22/2026

What if understanding addiction could change everything for your family?

Join us for Understanding Addiction — a FREE educational event hosted by Choose to Change Foundation, in partnership with Ellie Torres and Hidalgo County Precinct 4.

You'll learn:

✅ The science behind addiction and how it affects the brain
✅ How to recognize the signs in someone you love
✅ What real recovery looks like — and how families can be part of it
✅ Where to find help and resources right here in our community

🗣 Presented in English AND Spanish

🗓 Thursday, May 28th

🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Endowment Center
107 N Sunflower Rd, Edinburgh, TX

This is for anyone who wants to understand addiction better — whether for yourself, a loved one, or your community. You don't have to go through it alone.

📞 Questions? Call 956-289-7429

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¿Y si entender la adicción pudiera cambiarlo todo para tu familia?

Acompáñanos en Entendiendo la Adicción — un evento educativo GRATUITO presentado por Choose to Change Foundation, en colaboración con Ellie Torres y el Precinto 4 del Condado de Hidalgo.

Vas a aprender:

✅ La ciencia detrás de la adicción y cómo afecta el cerebro
✅ Cómo reconocer las señales en alguien que amas
✅ Cómo se ve la recuperación real — y cómo las familias pueden ser parte de ella
✅ Dónde encontrar ayuda y recursos aquí mismo en nuestra comunidad

🗣 Presentado en inglés Y español

🗓 Jueves, 28 de mayo

🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Endowment Center
107 N Sunflower Rd, Edinburgh, TX

Esto es para cualquier persona que quiera entender mejor la adicción — ya sea por ti mismo, por un ser querido, o por tu comunidad. No tienes que pasar por esto solo.

📞 ¿Preguntas? Llama al 956-289-7429

Etiqueta a alguien que necesite ver esto. Comparte esta publicación y ayúdanos a correr la voz.

Hidalgo County Pct.4 Endowment Community Resource Center
Ellie Torres - Hidalgo County Commissioner Pct. 4

04/03/2026

What exactly is addiction? Why is it so hard to stop? And what actually works?

At our recent "Understanding Addiction" seminar, Orlando Salinas broke it all down — the science behind substance abuse, why willpower alone isn't enough, and the only true path to lasting freedom.

The room was full. The questions were real. And the conversation mattered.

This is part of a brand-new program Choose to Change is launching to give families and loved ones the resources and information they need to help someone struggling with addiction.

You don't have to figure this out alone.

👉 Follow us to find out when the next seminar is happening. Bring someone who needs to hear this.

03/22/2026

03/21/2026

Choose To Change fundraiser!!🙏🏻🙏🏻
At Mcoys, Edinburgh, Texas
107 and Mcoll Mcoll.
$12
Quarter leg
Beans
Rice
Potato salad
Coke
Dessert 😃😃
Thank you, everyone, for your support for the Choose To Change foundation!!
Going on right now till 1 pm!!