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FEED THE HUNGRY 6 Hope Impacts is a nonpro t that com- bats homelessness. It provides individuals experiencing homelessness access to food, showers and computers. Sample activities include o ce assistance, sorting and collect- ing donations, cooking and serving meals, driving individuals to appointments, hosting events, helping with move-ins and building relationships. It accepts donations of money, shower items, clothing, sleeping bags, tents and Gatorade. APP AGE 802 Dominion Drive, Ste. 900, Katy 713 705 7884 www.hopeimpacts.org 7 Lunches of Love is a nonpro t dedicated to ending childhood hunger in Fort Bend County. It provides packed lunches during school holidays and weekends. Sample activ- ities include packing and delivering lunches. The organization accepts donations of money, gift cards and plastic zippered bags. APP OTN BC AGE 1416 Radio Lane, Rosenberg 832 586 6995 www.luncheso ove.net Food for Families is a program within Katy ISD that identi es families in need who live within the school district. The program purchases food gift cards and gives them to families. Community members can donate money. APP OTN BC AGE 281 396 2645 www.katyisd.org HELP ANIMALS 8 Special Pals Rescue Resource Center is the oldest no-kill shelter in Houston. The non- pro t animal welfare organization facilitates adoptions, fostering, low-cost vaccinations and rescue boarding. Volunteers can take care of animals and clean. The center accepts donations of money, dog and cat food, trash bags, puppy pads, laundry detergent, cara- biners and disposable rubber gloves. APP OTN AGE 3830 Greenhouse Road, Houston 281 579 7387 www.specialpals.org
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SUPPORT FAMILIES 9 The Arc of Katy helps provide oppor- tunities in the community for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The nonpro t has many di erent programs for teens and adults. Volunteers can serve on the board of directors, lead arts and crafts, assist at social events and conduct informational workshops. It accepts monetary donations. APP BC AGE 934 Jordan Ranch Blvd., Brookshire 832 754 9802 www.thearcoaty.org 10 The Ballard House provides temporary housing for individuals and families who are receiving medical treatment or are hospital- ized. The 34,000-square-foot housing can hold multiple families. Volunteer activities include greeting visitors, doing yard work, cleaning the house and cooking meals. The organization accepts donations of money, water bottles and household items. APP 21421 Cinco Park Road, Katy 281 717 4670 www.theballardhouse.org 11 Christ Clinic serves low-income, uninsured and underinsured patients in the Greater Houston area. Some of its services
include wound care, physical therapy, patient education classes and an on-site pharmacy. Volunteers can serve as a Spanish and English interpreter, screen patients for COVID 19 and take temperatures. The clinic accepts dona- tions of money, toiletries and o ce supplies. 25722 Kingsland Blvd., Ste. 111, Katy 281 391 0190 www.christclinickaty.org 12 Clothed By Faith provides a week’s worth of gently used clothing to people in need in the Houston area, free of charge. Sta and volunteers sort, select packages, and deliver shoes and clothes for clients. It asks that all clothing donations be washed and that only new socks and undergarments be donated. It also accepts monetary donations. APP OTN AGE 802 Dominion Drive, Ste. 100 300, Katy 281 676 8837 www.clothedbyfaith.org 13 Katy Cares provides counseling, coaching, mentoring and training programs for single-parent families. Secondary support services include free legal counsel, a ord- able health care, nancial guidance, career orientation and basic household necessities. Sample activities include child care, organiz- ing donation drives, collecting donations, and organizing and facilitating nancial support. It
accepts monetary donations. APP OTN AGE 6725 S. Fry Road, Ste. 700 507, Katy 832 517 1636 www.katycares.org
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14 Katy Responds is a nonpro t dedicated to helping families in the aftermath of natural disasters. The group helps restore houses that have been destroyed or damaged. Sample activities include painting, demoli- tion, lawn work, fencing and construction. It accepts money and furniture donations. AGE 2500 Ave. D, Katy 281 305 8545 www.katyresponds.org 15 Reining Strength Therapeutic Horse- manship provides an individualized approach to interaction with horses. These interactions can be therapeutic for people with physical and cognitive needs. Volunteers can walk along riders, lead and prepare horses, and do o ce administration. The organization accepts donations of money, usable horse tack, paper towels and toilet paper. APP OTN AGE 7126 FM 359, Richmond 832 451 6874 www.reiningstrength.org
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