LOCAL OUTREACH GUIDE
ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES Assistance Ministries
We provide emergency assistance, counseling, shelter, clothing, transportation, prescriptions and medical referrals. The Assistance Ministries were created to help those in the surrounding areas who face a crisis situation. Volunteer Opportunities: Children’s Clinic, Resale Shops, Office Aid, Food Pantry.
Northwest Assistance Ministries 15555 Kuykendahl Rd. | Houston, TX 77090 281-885-4609 www.namonline.org Humble Area Assistance Ministries 1204 First Street 281-446-3663 ext. 120 www.haamministries.org
Creative Outreach PO Box 1325 | Montgomery, TX 77356 936-449-4357 or info@creativeoutreach.com www.creativeoutreach.com
Our goal is to help individuals reach their full potential using Bible-based principles. Volunteer Opportunities: Sort clothes, Fundraisers.
Dress for Success 3915 Dacoma, Suite A | Houston, TX 77257 713-957-3779 | houston@dressforsuccess.org www.dressforsuccess.org
We are dedicated to improving the lives of women world wide. Call or visit us online to learn more about ways to get involved with Dress for Success. Volunteer Opportunities: Personal Shopper, Donate women’s work clothes.
Somebody Cares—Houston 5005 West 34th Sreet, Suite 101 | Houston, TX 77092 713-621-1498 | www.somebodycares.org
To let people know that Somebody Cares. Because Jesus cares, we, the church, care. Volunteer Opportunities: Technical Support, clerical, special events, mentorship.
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Memorial Assistance Ministries 1625 Blalock Road | Houston, TX 77080 713-468-4516 www.maministries.org
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Cypress Assistance Ministries 11202 Huffmeister | Houston, TX 77065 281-955-7684 www.cypressassistanceministries.com
Our mission is to serve the poor, hungry, disabled, and otherwise needy while respecting their religious, ethnic or cultural differences. Volunteer Opportunities: Receptionist, Interviewer, food pantry, resale shop, donate items.
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Katy Christian Ministries 5011 5th Street | Katy, TX 77493 281-391-5261 www.ktcm.org
Christian Community Services Center (CCSC) 3434 Branard | Houston, TX 77027 713-961-3993 | www.ccschouston.com
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CHILDREN & YOUTH Aldine y.o.u.t.h. 4700 Aldine Mail Route | Houston, TX 77039 281-449-4828 | www.aldineyouth.org
Mission is to empower positive changes in the youth and their families by providing a number of services such as GED/ESL classes and various other programs. Volunteer Opportunities: Sports Coach, Van driver, After school programs—Aide and Tutor.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters 713-271-5683 | www.bbbshouston.org
Volunteers provide Littles with one-on-one time and attention in their communities, typically 2–4 times a month. Through simple friendship, BIGS experience the joy of helping children discover a world of possibilities and opportunities.
Bo’s Place 10050 Buffalo Speedway | Houston, TX 77054 713-942-8339 | www.bosplace.org
We offer programs and services that help grieving children and families through support groups, community training, information and our referral service. Volunteer Opportunities: Facilitate, Kitchen Aid.
Boys and Girls Country 18806 Roberts Road | Hockley, TX 77447 281-351-4976 | www.boysandgirlscountry.org
We provide a loving family-life atmosphere for children between 5 and 18 years of age that are in crisis. Volunteer Opportunities: Maintenance, Provide meals, Tutors.
Child Advocates recruitment@childadvocates.org 713-529-1396 ext. 216 | www.childadvocates.org
Child Advocates, Inc. seeks to help abused and neglected children. Volunteers receive special training and often work with the courts, families and schools. Volunteer Opportunities: Friend of a Child, Special Events.
Children’s Activity Center 5801 Edgemoor Street | Houston, TX 77081 713-667-0442 | www.childrensactivitycenter.com
Hope for Youth 3000 Trulley Street | Houston, TX 77004 713-670-9000 | www.hopeforyouth.org
HFY is a ministry for urban teenagers in Houston with a purpose to share the Gospel with the youth and get them involved in programs to further their spiritual and educational growth. Volunteer Opportunities: Create–a–Meal, Community Group Leaders, Friday Night Live, Mentorship.
Nehemiah Center 5015 Fannin | Houston, TX 77004 713-526-5015 | www.nehemiah1.org
The Nehemiah Center builds children’s lives, their minds, their hearts and their spirits by working with the entire family. Volunteer Opportunities: Tutor/Mentor, Teach performance arts.
Neighborhood Centers of Houston 4500 Bissonet, Suite 200 | Houston, TX 77401 713-667-9400 | www.neighborhood–centers.org
Various locations. We provide tools and a supportive environment so that people can grow emotionally, intellectually and physically. Volunteer Opportunities: Chaperone field trips, Youth and Senior Programs.
Ronald McDonald House 1907 Holcombe Blvd. | 713-795-3500 www.rmhhouston.org
For families with children being treated for cancer or other illnesses at Texas Medical institutions. Volunteer Opportunities: Bake treats, Visit/Donate time.
Salvation Army: Boys & Girls Club 713-752-0677 | www.salvationarmyhouston.org/bgc
Inner-city Mission focusing on children ages 4–12 to further their spiritual and educational growth. Volunteer Opportunities: Visit, Saturday Outreaches.
Volunteer Opportunities: Tutor/Mentor, worship services and recreational activity. Offer youth character building opportunities and self-esteem development.
Communities In School 2150 West 18th Street, Suite 100 | Houston, TX 77008 713-654-1515 | www.cishouston.org
Texas Youth Commission 713-942-4205 Denise Kennedy www.tyc.state.tx.us/programs/volunteers/html
CIS helps kids stay in school and prepare for life. Volunteer Opportunities: Tutor, Office Aid.
Covenant House 1111 Lovett Blvd. | Houston, TX 77006 713-523-2231 | www.covenanthousetx.org
We proivde invaluable programs and services to youth ages 21 and under in crisis. Volunteer Opportunities: Tutor/ Mentor, Childcare, Rights of Passage Program.
Volunteer Opportunities: Mentor, Tutor, conduct worship services, and counsel membership; working with young people ages 10-19 assigned to TYC.
Youth With a Mission ywamhouston@earthlink.net 281-353-8072 | www.ywam.org
Christian-based organization rescuing the lost, mobilizing and serving the body of Christ. Volunteer Opportunities: Montrose area outreach on Friday Nights, prepare meals for Wednesday night service, daycare for street babies.
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FOOD PANTRIES Angel Food Ministries 888-819-3745 www.angelfoodministries.com
Volunteer Opportunities: Distribute food to those in need. For local host sites, go to www.lakewood.cc under Ministries, Outreach, then Angel Food.
Bread of Life 1703 Gray Sreet | Houston, TX 77003 713-659-3237 | www.breadoflifeinc.org
Day emergency shelter for men, women and children. Volunteer Opportunities: Office help, Special Events Projects, Serve food.
Houston Food Bank 3811 Eastex FWY | Houston, TX 77026 713-223-3700 | www.houstonfoodbank.org
Various Locations. Helping reach more than 250,000 hungry people each month. Volunteer Opportunities: Sort/Distribute food, enhance social/work skills.
Target Hunger 2814 Quitman @ Hwy 59 | Houston, TX 77026 713-226-4953 | www.targethunger.org
Target Hunger distributes food to more than 8,000 individuals through its twelve neighborhood pantries, five senior day sites, home delivery program and twenty community gardens. Volunteer Opportunities: Donate clothing/plastic bags, sort food, personal shopper.
FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION The Arrow Project 2929 FM 2920 | Spring, TX 77388 281-210-1500 | www.arrow.org
Serves special needs children by recruiting, training, licensing and supporting foster families and by providing therapeutic services from a Christian worldview. Volunteer Opportunities: Babysit, plant flowers/landscaping.
Depelchin Children’s Home 4950 Memorial Drive | Houston, TX 77007 713-730-2335 | www.depelchin.org
Serves as a safe home for adoptive and abandoned children. Volunteer Opportunities: holiday projects, activities facilitator, infant care.
Homes with Hope Various Locations | Houston, TX 713-864-1885 | www.homeswithhope.org
Our mission is to restore abandoned, abused or neglected children into homes by establishing them in a community of Christ–centered families who will, in relationship with the local church, foster children and in some cases adopt them. Volunteer Opportunities: Become a Foster Parent, Fundraiser.
Shaohannah’s Hope www.stevencurtischapman.com/adoption.htm
Care for orphans by engaging the church and helping Christian families reduce the financial barrier to adoption. Volunteer Opportunities: Support the Orphan Care projects prayer.
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HOMELESS SHELTERS & MINISTRIES Day Centers 1000 Hills Ministry International 713-972-9914 | www.1000hills.org
A homeless outreach focused on bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the homeless men, women and children of Houston, Texas via mobile churches. Volunteer Opportunities: Prayer warriors, office help, drivers, serve food.
The Beacon at the Dunn Center 713-590-3321 | www.chomhouston.org
A day center serving the basic needs of the downtown street community. The Beacon provides a hot meal, laundry, shower and clothing services to approximately 400 people each day. Volunteer Opportunities: Greeting services, clothing center, food services.
Search 2505 Fannin | Houston, TX 77002 713-739-7752 | www.searchproject.org
Dedicated to helping homeless men, women and children get off the streets and into jobs and affordable housing. Volunteer Opportunities: Tutor, prepare food, Daycare Center.
Men’s Shelters Open Door 5803 Harrisburg | Houston, TX 77011 713-921-7520 | www.opendoorhouston.org
An inner–city emergency relief and rehabilitation shelter serving men that are homeless, addicted and destitute. Volunteer Opportunities: Male tutors for the illiterate, mentors, serve food.
Women’s & Children’s Shelters Bonita House of Hope 713-691-0900 | www.bonitahope.org
Assist women dealing with substance abuse and HIV/AIDS. Volunteer Opportunities: Childcare, kitchen help, tutor, therapists.
The Bridge specora@tbotw.orgt | 713-472-0753 www.thebridgeovertroubledwaters.org
Refuge for abused and assalted, homeless women and children. Volunteer Opportunities: Shelter/Victim Advocate, holiday project, office aid.
Fort Bend Women’s Shelter 713-494-4545 | www.fortbendwomenscenter.org
Providing emergency shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, support services and educational outreach. Volunteer Opportunities: Staff 24–Hour crisis hotline, assist office staff.
Gracewood 713-988-9757 or info@gracewood.org www.gracewood.org
Helps single-mother families at risk for homelessness. Volunteer Opportunities: Repair workshop, maintenance, landscaping, holiday events.
Houston Area Women’s Center 1010 Waugh Drive | Houston, TX 77019 713-528-6798 | www.hawc.org
Dedicated to women and children who are victims of domestic and sexual abuse. Volunteer Opportunities: Adult Group Facilitator, Child care/Activities Provider.
Mission of Yahweh 10247 Algiers Sreet | Houston, TX 77041 713-466-4785 | www.missionofyahweh.org
Our doors are always open for women and children in transition and crisis. Volunteer Opportunities: Educational Instructors, Computer/Network Specialists.
Salvation Army: Sally’s House 1717 Congress Avenue | Houston, TX 77002 713-223-8889 | www.salvationarmy.org
A transitional shelter for women who have completed the detoxification program.
Men’s, Women’s & Children’s Shelters Salvation Army www.salvationarmyhouston.org
Various locations. Provide in-kind contributions to one of the many programs provided by the Army. Volunteer Opportunities: Work at homeless shelters, tutor, Christmas programs.
Star of Hope Mission www.sohmission.org
A Christ-centered community meeting the needs of homeless men, women and children. Volunteer Opportunities: Serve meals, tutor and Christmas holiday projects.
Women’s Shelter 419 Dowling St. | Houston, TX 77003 | 713-222-2220 Men’s Shelter 1811 Ruiz St. | Houston, TX 77003 | 713-227-8900
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2nd Mile Mission 504 FM 1092, Suite I | Stafford, TX 77477 281-261-9199 | www.secondmile.org
OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Blood Center Gulf coast regional 713-791-6670 www.giveblood.org
Second Mile is more than a distribution center—it is an organization concerned with the physical and spiritual needs of those around us. Volunteer Opportunities: Healthcare professionals to serve in medical and dental clinics
Meeting the needs of patients in 25 county regions to save and sustain lives. Volunteer Opportunities: Donate blood, speakers bureau, office support, blood drive volunteers.
Medical Bridges 713-748-8131 | www.medicalbridges.org
International Cultural Exchange www.internationalculturalexchange.org
Channels reusable medical supplies to third world situations where the medical materials are scarce. Volunteer Opportunities: sorting, packing, data entry.
Assist international students during their stay in the United States. Volunteer Opportunities: Friendship families, organize events.
Memorial Hermann Hospital Texas Medical Center www.memorialhermann.org 713-704-0008 Ms. Tere Jackson
KSBJ Contact Charlotte Estrada 281-446-5725 www.ksbj.org
Partnership between Lakewood Church and Memorial Hermann Hospital. Volunteers encourage and assist patients and their family members. Volunteer Opportunities: Visit patients and their families, encourage, assist.
International Medical Outreach 915 Gessner Ste. 620 | Houston, TX 77022 713-935-9057 | www.imoutreach.com
Dr. Todd Price - Donate good medical equipment and supplies.
Project Cure 10250 Westheimer | Houston, TX 77042 832-251-2489 www.projectcure.org
Humanitarian relief organization that collects medical supplies and equipment then donates it to developing countries. Volunteer Opportunities: Sort and pack supplies, large groups welcome.
San Jose Clinic 301 Hamilton | Houston, TX 77002 713-228-9411 | www.sanjoseclinic.org
The mission of San José Clinic is to provide quality healthcare and education to those with limited access to such services. Volunteer Opportunities: Physicians/ Nurses, medical records.
KSBJ shares the Gospel through Christian music, ministry and education using broadcasting, events and mentoring; promotes unity among Christians and actively participates in the community. Volunteer Opportunities: Prayer volunteers, mail room, special events, Sharathon (June).
Lakewood Local Outreach Lakewood Church 3700 SW FWY | Houston, TX 77027 713-491-1270 | www.lakewood.cc
Volunteers minister to the lost, hurting and those in need each month. Locations vary. Training is provided before each outreach. Fill out a Lakewood Volunteer application and mark it for Street Evangelism. Volunteer Opportunities: Witnessing one–on–one, music/drama.
Volunteers of America 3015 Richmond Dr. | Houston, TX 77098 713-965-0031 www.volunteerhouston.org
Our mission is to engage more people and resources more effectively in volunteer service to help solve needs in the community—matching your gifts and talents with needs.
PREGNANCY CENTERS
Northeast Location 9608 Mesa Dr | Houston, TX 77078 713-633-2828
Crisis Pregnancy Center Various Locations | www.care-net.org
Rice Village Location 5555 Morningside Dr, Suite 206 Houston, TX 77005 281-531-5655
Pregnancy Centers provide Christian love, care, counseling and support for young women experiencing the pain and uncertainty of a crisis pregnancy. Volunteer Opportunities: Workshop trainers, Counselors, donate baby items.
CPC—5th Ward 743 Shotwell | Houston, TX 77020 713-675-2800 | www.fifthward.org CPC—Downtown Pregnancy Help Center 3636 San Jacinto | 713-942-2100 www.downtownpregnancyhelpcenter.org CPC—Katy 1450 E. Summitry Circle | Katy, TX 77449 281-599-0909 | www.phckaty.org CPC—Southeast Houston 4230 Vista | Pasadena, TX 713-944-1730 | www.cpcseh.org Harkins House P.O. Box 1113 | Humble, TX 77347 info@harkinshouse.org www.harkinshouse.org
This organization endeavors to be a safe place for young women facing unplanned pregnancies. This home is challenged to be an alternative to abortion. The objective to help these young women experience an unplanned pregnancy with dignity has become a reality.
Life House P.O.Box 27127 | Houston, TX 77227 713-623-2120 | www.lifehousehouston.org
A Christian maternity home providing care, counseling and support for young women experiencing the pain and uncertainty of a crisis pregnancy.
The Source for Women www.supportthesource.org
Richmond Location 6009 Richmond Ave, Suite 130 Houston, TX 77056 713-780-0030 Women’s Pregnancy Center 8300 Bissonnet, Suite 160 Houston, TX 77074 | 713-774-0126 www.wpchouston.com
A source of help to women under pressures and anxiety during pregnancy. Visit other locations at www.pregnant.com.
PRISON MINISTRY C.O.O.L. Ministry P.O. Box 924135 | Houston, TX 77292 713-592-0134 or we.cool@cfaith.com www.wecool.org
The ministry is dedicated to assisting those whose lives have been devasted by drug addiction, alcoholism and co-dependency.
Lakewood Prison Ministry Lakewood Church 3700 SW FWY | Houston, TX 77027 713-491-1396 www.lakewood.cc
Lakewood’s Jail and Prison ministry has volunteers that minister to inmates incarcerated in our local county jails. Ministers visit upon request with inmates and encourage them with the Word of God. Some are trained in the Chaplaincy Division of Harris County and serve as weekly Bible teachers. Volunteer Opportunities: Bible study, mentor, visit prison inmates.
SENIOR ADULTS Interfaith Ministries 3217 Montrose Blvd. | Houston, TX 77006 713.533.4900 | www.imgh.org
Interfaith Ministries offers meals on wheels, food for Seniors, Refugee Services and Dining In services for the Greater Houston area. Volunteer Opportunities: Deliver Meals–on–Wheels, Seniors Project.
Lakewood Nursing Home Ministries Lakewood Church 3700 SW FWY | Houston, TX 77027 713-491-1112 | www.lakewood.cc
Monthly outreaches to nursing homes throughout the Houston area.
Sheltering Arms Senior Services 3838 Aberdeen Way | Houston, TX 77025 713-685-6552 | www.shelteringarms.org
Sheltering Arms provides the most comprehensive array of quality, affordable services for seniors and their caregivers in the Houston area. Volunteer Opportunities: Sending birthday cards/gift baskets, special events.
WORK PROJECTS Habitat for Humanity 3750 N. McCarty | Houston, TX 77029 713-671-9993 or volunteer@houstonhabitat.org | www. houstonhabitat.org
Working side-by-side with partner families, volunteers bring a sense of community to home-building projects. On occasion, additional volunteers are needed onsite to help build. For more information on volunteer opportunities, please contact us by phone or online.
Keep Houston Beautiful 713-839-8855 | www.houstonbeautiful.org
Great group opportunities for community involvement. Volunteer Opportunities: Beautifying and enhancing Houston’s parks and lots, recycling and tree planting.
Rebuilding Together Houston 811 Rusk, Suite 1730 | Houston, TX 77002 713-659-2511 | rt-houston@sbcglobal.net | www. rebuildingtogetherhouston.org
Housing revitalization for elders and disabled homeowners. Volunteer Opportunities: Carpenters, Painters.
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