Community
BY HANNAH BROL
Volunteer Guide
2025
Learn more about volunteer and donation opportunities in the Lake Houston area. For specic volunteer requirements, contact the organization directly. This list is not comprehensive.
youth and their families to build brighter futures. • Sample activities: assisting with neuro-martial arts ¥itness class; sorting items at The Village Thrift Shop; playing games or creating art with Villagers in the residential program; helping with special fundraising events and beauti¥ication projects • Donations accepted: monetary, various items can be donated to The Village Thrift Shop • The Village Centers, 3819 Plum Valley Drive, Kingwood; Thrift Shop, 25432 Loop 494, Porter • www.thevillagecenters.org
Human services
Animal welfare
Paw Pact Rescue The nonprot rescues, rehabilitates and nds forever homes for animals in need. • Sample activities: fostering animals; working cat care shifts at the Summerwood and New Caney PetSmart locations; transporting pets for surgeries; organizing the storage unit; assisting during adoption events • Donations accepted: monetary, Amazon wish list for supplies such as cat food, dog food and cat litter • 12712 W. Lake Houston Parkway, B169, Houston, TX 77044 (mailing address) • www.pawpactrescue.com
Civic
Friends of the Library Kingwood The nonprot organization’s mission is to support the Kingwood Branch Library. • Sample activities: assisting in the used bookstore by providing customer service, organizing books and restocking shelves; or at the FOLK Center by listing books to be sold on Amazon • Donations accepted: books, puzzles, media • 4400 Bens View Lane, Kingwood • www.kingwoodfolk.org
J’s House The nonprot provides transitional housing and therapeutic care to children in foster care. • Sample activities: mentoring, tutoring, reading, leading Bible studies, assisting with special events, cooking, fundraising, administrative tasks, lawn care • Donations accepted: monetary; in-kind donations such as clothing and toiletries; Amazon wish list for case-speci¥ic needs • Kingwood (exact location not disclosed publicly) • www.jshouse.org
Causes
Holocaust Remembrance Association HRA 18 is dedicated to building bridges of understanding, healing and hope through remembrance and education about the Holocaust. • Sample activities: assisting with and supporting community events and the Upstander Stone Project; serving as docents or maintenance helpers at the Holocaust Garden of Hope; administrative support • Donations accepted: monetary, in-kind contributions, sponsorships • P.O. Box 9046, Kingwood, TX 77339 (mailing address) • www.hra18.org Inspire ND The Kingwood-based nonprot’s mission is to create truly inclusive communities for people with neurodiversity through education and engagement. • Sample activities: running activity stations, games and registration; helping with event setup and cleanup • Donations accepted: monetary; event donations such as bingo prizes, candy, entertainment services, food and drinks • P.O. Box 5640, Kingwood, TX 77325 (mailing address) • www.inspirend.org Myocarditis Foundation The organization aims to raise awareness of myocarditis—the inammation of the heart’s muscular wall—which, while rare, can be deadly if left untreated. • Sample activities: handing out flyers and pamphlets about myocarditis at community events • Donations accepted: monetary • 800 Rockmead Drive, Ste. 155, Kingwood • www.myocarditisfoundation.org The Village Centers The nonprot creates inclusive opportunities for people with disabilities and works in partnerships to empower
Education
Revolutionary Education The nonprot is dedicated to inspiring the next generation with educational, patriotic events about the American Revolution. • Sample activities: event work including management, setup, teardown and leading educational stations; administrative work; help with fundraising • Donations accepted: monetary, in-kind contributions, sponsorships • 2940 Oak St., Kingwood • www.reved1776.org
and execution • Donations accepted: Target or Walmart gift cards; high-need items such as laundry pods, toilet tissue,
paper towels and household cleaners • 1590 FM 1960 Bypass Road E., Humble • www.fplh.org
Youth sports
Humble Atascocita Baseball Association The community-based, nonprot youth baseball organization is dedicated to providing a safe, fun and competitive environment for players of all ages and skill levels. Fall registration opened Nov. 24. • Sample activities: coaching or assisting a youth baseball team; assisting with special events, tournaments and registrations days • Donations accepted: N/A • Lindsay Lyons Park, 2310 Atascocita Road, Humble • www.humblebaseball.com Lake Houston Family YMCA This local YMCA serves the Humble and Kingwood community through programs and social services designed to help individuals and families learn, grow and thrive. • Sample activities: coach youth sports teams, mentor youth and serve on the board of advisors • Donations accepted: monetary • 2420 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood • www.ymcahouston.org
Environment
Trees for Kingwood The nonprot is dedicated to restoring Kingwood as “The Livable Forest.” • Sample activities: planting trees, watering trees, clearing vines during Median Madness events • Donations accepted: monetary donations can be made through the KSA Parks Foundation or the Trees for Houston (Kingwood) website • 1075 Kingwood Drive, Ste. 100, Kingwood • www.treesforkingwood.org
Human services
Family Promise of Lake Houston The nonprot seeks to help families as they break the cycle of homelessness. • Sample activities: mock job interviews, meal preparation, yard work/landscaping, event planning
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