Local Ministries for

Children & Youth

Mission of Yahweh

A new dormitory is needed on campus to provide permanent supportive housing for 40 women and children. Your gift will go toward building the new dormitory.
713-466-4785
http://www.missionofyahweh.org

SpringSpirit

In order to enhance ongoing literacy programs, classrooms will need to be equipped with projector screens and WiFi. Your gift will provide for these updates and purchases.
832-649-8653
http://www.springspirit.org

Juan Ramirez - Volunteer Coordinator - Pitner | Ana Mendoza – Volunteer Coordinator - Campbell

A.D. Players

The A.D. Players is a long-running performing arts venue with a main stage, children’s theater & year round workshops. 
An inclusive program called Arts for All offers underserved students a platform to create, express and perform under professional theatrical instruction. Your gift will support this program.

http://www.adplayers.org

713-526-2721

Agape Development

Agape’s children and teen ministries bring hope and transformation to the youth of Houston’s Third Ward. The Backyard Bible Club provides a safe, after school alternative for unsupervised children. The Agape Shaved Ice Program helps middle and high school students develop entrepreneurial skills.
Your gift will support program-related expenses.

http://www.agapedevelopment.org

713-658-1001

amandag@agapedevelopment.org

Amanda Garner - Volunteer Coordinator

Amazing Place

Amazing Place provides fellowship, memory care and wellness for adults with mild to moderate memory loss and support to their families and the community. 

http://www.amazingplacehouston.org

713-552-0420

showard@amazingplacehouston.org

Susia Howard - Volunteer Coordinator

Arrow Child & Family Ministries

Arrow Child & Family Ministries serves children rescued from abuse through foster care. Our residential programs provide those children with a temporary home-like environment where they can be evaluated, receive treatment, and prepare for a more permanent placement. 

http://www.arrow.org

281-210-1500

leslie.roberson@arrow.org

Leslie Roberson – Volunteer Coordinator

Beltway 8 South Crisis Pregnancy Center

This center provides free and confidential support services for those involved in unplanned pregnancies. 
Your gift will be used for ministry needs.

http://www.lifelinecpc.org

281-484-0005

lifelinecpc@comcast.net

Jean Killough – Executive Director

Boys & Girls Country

Boys and Girls Country provides a home and loving care to children from families in crisis. 
With more than 65 air conditioning units on campus, replacement of these units is inevitable and ongoing. Your gift will go toward the purchase of new HVAC units throughout the campus.

http://www.boysandgirlscountry.org

281-351-4976

susanb@boysandgirlscountry.org

Susan Breaux - Volunteer Coordinator

The Brookwood Community

Brookwood operates a 485-acre community in Brookshire for adults with special needs. 
More than 40,000 guests visit Brookwood’s Café and Store each year. A new Citizen-made fudge enterprise would increase Brookwood’s consumable products revenue. Your gift will go toward remodeling the Gift Store and purchasing fudge-making equipment.

http://www.brookwoodcommunity.org

281-375-2100

karenp@brookwoodcommunity.org

Karen Pollard - Volunteer Coordinator

Buckner Family Hope Center – Aldine

Family Hope Centers seek to live out the Gospel and keep families together by providing them with critical services, aid and coaching so that they eventually break free from poverty. 
Your gift will provide for a new air conditioning unit as well as exterior siding for buildings at their Aldine Family Hope Center.

http://www.buckner.org

281-449-4828

eratcliffe@buckner.org

Erin Ratcliffe - Volunteer Coordinator

Buckner Family Hope Center – Cornerstone

Family Hope Centers seek to live out the Gospel and keep families together by providing them with critical services, aid and coaching so that they eventually break free from poverty. 

http://www.buckner.org

713-799-9979

eratcliffe@buckner.org

Erin Ratcliffe - Volunteer Coordinator

C.E.N.T.E.R. Ministries

This Christ-centered organization works with at-risk children in West Houston to equip them to meet life’s challenges through educational mentoring and life skills development. 
Your gift will provide a nutritious hot meal twice per week to 100 children in addition to purchasing family Bibles to encourage a deep spiritual heritage.

http://www.center-ministries.org

832-640-8844

mtrotter@machaikchevy.com

Mark Trotter

Camp Blessing

This week-long Christian summer camp is designed for children and young adults with physical, developmental, and/or intellectual disabilities who are unable to participate in traditional camp activities. 
Your gift will help purchase pontoon paddle boats which will make it easier for the campers with mobility challenges to use.

http://www.campblessing.org

281-259-5789

programs@campblessing.org

Emily Clodfelter - Volunteer Coordinator

Camp Hope

Camp Hope provides interim housing for Wounded Warriors suffering from PTSD. Veterans and their immediate family members benefit from an intensive peer support and mentoring program as well as a comprehensive PTSD recovery program. 
Your gift will go toward ministry needs.

http://www.ptsdusa.org

832-912-4429 ext. 104

tracy.crane@ptsdusa.org

Tracy Crane - Volunteer Coordinator

Care Net Pregnancy Center

Also known as Northwest Pregnancy Center, this agency serves women who are at risk for abortions in the Champions and Cypress areas of the city. 
Your gift will be used for ministry needs.

http://www.houstonpregnancy.com

281-444-8554

jerrieamos@carenetnw.com

Jerrie Amos - Volunteer Coordinator

Christ Clinic

Christ Clinic offers high quality healthcare and health related services to those who are uninsured or underinsured. 

http://www.christclinickaty.org

281-391-0190

michelle@christclinickaty.org

Michelle Shelton - Volunteer Coordinator

Cornerstone Family Ministries

This multi-cultural, faith-based organization serves low-income apartment complexes in the Spring Branch area. 

http://www.cfmhouston.org

713-255-2945

amanda@cfmhouston.org

Amanda Etheredge - Volunteer Coordinator

Covenant House

Covenant House Texas provides shelter for homeless, abused and abandoned youth ages 18-24. 

http://www.covenanthousetx.org

713-523-2231

tsalinas@covenanthouse.org

Tiffany Salinas - Volunteer Coordinator

Cypress Assistance Ministries

Cypress Assistance Ministries serves individuals and families in financial crisis, those on the brink of homelessness, the elderly, the unemployed and anyone that needs hope for a better future.  

http://www.cypressassistance.org

281-955-7684

elizabethb@cypressassistance.org

Elizabeth Bustillos - Volunteer Coordinator

Elijah Rising

The mission of Elijah Rising is to end sex trafficking in the city of Houston through programs that focus on awareness, intervention, restoration and prayer. 
Your gift will be used for ministry needs.

http://www.elijahrising.org

832-628-3439

admin@elijahrising.org

Micah Gamboa - Volunteer Coordinator

Family Promise of Lake Houston

Family Promise of Lake Houston brings together service agencies and local volunteers to provide safe, temporary housing, meals and support services to homeless families. 

http://www.fplh.org

281-441-3754

tiffany@fplh.org

Tiffany Venekamp - Volunteer Coordinator

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

The vision of FCA is to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes. This is pursued through the strategy of “to and through the coach” – ministry first to coaches’ hearts, marriages, and families then through coaches to their fellow coaches, teams, and athlete leaders.

http://www.fca.org

800-289-0909

cmcinturff@fca.org

Chris McInturff

Forgotten Angels

Forgotten Angels serves people living with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities by providing residential facilities, vocational opportunities and enrichment activities. 

http://www.forgottenangels.org

281-993-5116

jshockley@forgottenangels.org

Jill Shockley - Volunteer Coordinator

Free the Captives

Free the Captives is a faith-based organization fighting sex trafficking of girls ages 12-14 years in Houston, They provide rescued victims with support groups, mentoring, jobs, material assistance, and other direct services. 
Your gift will support ministry needs.

http://www.freethecaptiveshouston.com

info@freethecaptiveshouston.com

Freedom Alliance

The Alliance is a growing movement of churches united to fight human trafficking.  A church united and empowered by the Spirit, working alongside and strengthening anti-trafficking organizations, can transform our city. 
Your gift will support ministry needs.

http://www.freedomchurchalliance.org

231-881-7464

allison@freedomchurchalliance.org

Allison Sims - Development & Operations Manager

Generation One

Generation One is committed to the spiritual growth and physical rebuilding of the impoverished areas of the Third Ward. 
Your gift will go toward purchasing new cafeteria equipment.

http://www.generationone.net

713-654-8008

blightfoot@generationone.net

Brandi Lightfoot - Volunteer Coordinator

Goodwill Industries

Goodwill provides training, skills development and work opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers to employment.  
Each year, Goodwill partners with our church to provide clothing certificates to the children and families who come to our Angels of Light Christmas program. Your gift will support our partnership.

http://www.goodwillhouston.org

713-692-6221

jcopeland@goodwillhouston.org

Julie Copeland - Volunteer Coordinator

Gospel Lakes Ranch

Day camp for local churches and inner-city kids. Our goal is to evangelize children with the gospel and disciple them in the word of God. 
Your gift will go toward completing the Chapel project with a Prayer Garden and landscaping.

http://www.gospellakes.org

936-767-5055

Bennie Hasha - Executive Director

Gracewood

Gracewood is a transitional housing and family-care program that exists to strengthen single-parent families at risk for homelessness. 
A new Family Life Center will be completed this fall that will house program offices and a counseling center. Your gift will go toward providing furnishings including a technology lab.

http://www.gracewood.org

713-988-9757

kristy.wright@gracewood.org

Kristy Wright - Volunteer Coordinator

Hope for Youth

Hope for Youth reaches at-risk, urban teenagers. Jesus ‘n the Hood is a week-long summer program designed to expose youth to the Gospel through relevant and engaging speakers, musicians and activities. 
They offer the College and Career Prep (CCP) program to students in early high school. Your gift will provide for the CCP program.

http://www.hopeforyouth.org

713-670-9000

marcus@hopeforyouth.org

Marcus Allen - Volunteer Coordinator

Hospitality Apartments

Hospitality Apartments provides free, temporary (2 weeks up to 3 months) housing for families who are facing a health-care crisis and who have a family member receiving treatment at the Texas Medical Center.
Your gift will go toward ministry needs.

Houston Food Bank

More than 1 million people in the 18 southeast Texas counties served by Houston Food Bank are considered food insecure, meaning they lack consistent access to enough nutritious food to fuel a healthy life. In order to address this issue, the Houston Food Bank distributes food and other essentials to those in need through a network of 1,600 community partners. In addition, we also provide programs and services aimed at helping families achieve long-term stability including nutrition education, job training, health management, and help in securing state-funded assistance. 
Your gift will go toward ministry needs.

http://www.houstonfoodbank.org

713-223-3700

klipman@houstonfoodbank.org

Kathy Lipman

Houston Furniture Bank

The Houston Furniture Bank’s mission is to furnish hope by making empty houses homes. 

http://www.houstonfurniturebank.org

713-842-9771

volunteer@houstonfurniturebank.org

Houston Pregnancy Help Centers

Houston Pregnancy Help Centers provide practical and compassionate support to women in unplanned pregnancy situations via their Fifth Ward and Downtown locations as well as their medical mobile van. 
Your gift will be used for ministry needs.

http://www.houstonpregnancyhelpcenter.org

713-675-2800 (Fifth Ward) - 713-942-2323 (Downtown)

Sandra Ontiveros - Volunteer Coordinator

Katy Christian Ministries

Katy Christian Ministries helps local families and individuals fight poverty, food insecurity, domestic violence and sexual assault through their Social Services programs, their Crisis Center, their Food Pantry and Community Garden, and their Resale Store. 
Your gift will go toward software upgrades.

http://www.ktcm.org

281-391-5261

diana.miller@ktcm.org

Diana Miller - Volunteer Coordinator

Kids’ Meals

Kids’ Meals delivers free healthy meals to the doorsteps of Houston’s hungriest preschool-aged children. 
Your gift will go toward the purchase of a forklift to be used in the warehouse areas where food and program supplies are stored.

http://www.kidsmealshouston.org

713-695-5437

volunteer@kidsmealsinc.org

Monique Saldana - Volunteer Coordinator

LifeHouse of Houston

LifeHouse is a Christian maternity home in southwest Houston that offers women cost-free lodging, meals, pre-natal care, life skills training, counseling, access to work/school, and God’s overwhelming love. The women are cared for until the baby arrives or they secure alternate living arrangements. 
Your gift will be used for ministry needs.

http://www.lifehousehouston.org

713-623-2120

hayley.kosel@lifehousehouston.org

Hayley Kosel - Volunteer Coordinator

Loving Kids

Loving Kids is a collaborative community outreach meeting the physical, mental and spiritual needs of the Acres Homes communities. LovingKids volunteers from the sponsoring churches provide school day tutoring and mentoring as well as periodic service projects including school supplies, landscaping, and other support.
Your gift will help upgrade and continue these vibrant programs.

http://www.second.org/lovingkids

713-465-3408 x1718

Perry Elders

Miracle Farm

Miracle Farm is a working ranch in rural Washington County that provides a safe environment for boys.  
The dining hall is a large, inviting space where Miracle Farm boys and staff gather for meals, family training weekends, and other special events. Your gift will help with needed renovations to the dining hall.

http://www.miraclefarm.org

979-836-0901

chris.welch@miraclefarm.org

Chris Welch - Volunteer Coordinator

Mission Centers of Houston

Mission Centers of Houston serves over 37,000 people per year through their food pantry and provides programs for school kids, youth clubs and senior citizens.  

http://www.missioncenters.org

713-227-0304

cheryl@missioncenters.org

Cheryl Chadwick - Volunteer Coordinator

Mission Centers of Houston – Gano

Mission Centers of Houston serves over 18,000 people per year through their food pantry.
Your gift will go toward the purchase of an air conditioning system and work on two bathrooms at the Gano Mission Center.

Mission Northeast

Mission Northeast provides food, clothing, and household items to more than 25,000 people who are working to break the cycle of poverty in their lives. 
Your gift will provide for a control-operated security gate.

http://www.missionne.org

281-354-1200

jfaulk@missionne.org

Joe Faulk - Volunteer Coordinator

Mission of Yahweh

The Mission of Yahweh offers shelter and many life-changing programs focused on ending the cycle of homelessness and dependency.  
A new dormitory is needed on campus to provide permanent supportive housing for 40 women and children. Your gift will go toward building the new dormitory.

http://www.missionofyahweh.org

713-466-4785

courtney.khorrami@missionofyahweh.org

Courtney Khorrami - Volunteer Coordinator

Neighborhood Kidz Club

Neighborhood Kidz Club serves the residents of 9 apartment complexes and mobile home communities by addressing practical, spiritual, academic and social needs. 
Your gift will facilitate major maintenance upgrades to three ministry trailers.

http://www.neighborhoodkidzclub.com

713-826-2881

beth.neighborhoodkidzclub@gmail.com

Beth Barber - Volunteer Coordinator

Northwest Assistance Ministries

NAM provides assistance in food, shelter, healthcare, education, safety and financial education needs. 

http://www.namonline.org

281-885-4555

Samantha Ancia - Volunteer Coordinator

Open Door Mission

This faith and evidence-based recovery and rehabilitation program and facility is dedicated to transforming the lives of the most severely addicted, destitute, homeless and disabled men in our community. 
Your gift will purchase two HVAC condensing units in campus dormitories as well as provide for multiple kitchen updates.

http://www.opendoorhouston.org

713-921-7520

bwhite@opendoorhouston.org

Bill White - Ministries Coordinator

Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston

Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston  provides free and confidential care for those facing crisis and unplanned pregnancies. 
Your gift will be used for ministry needs.

http://www.phckaty.org

281-578-0078

vsc@phckaty.org

Dina Purdy - Volunteer Coordinator

Project C.U.R.E.

Project C.U.R.E. is the largest provider of donated medical supplies and equipment to developing countries around the world. 

http://www.projectcure.org

832-251-2489

judytorrance@projectcure.org

Judy Torrance - Volunteer Coordinator

Rebuilding Together Houston

Rebuilding Together Houston enlists community volunteers and licensed contractors to repair the homes of low-income elderly, U.S. Military Veterans, and working families in need. With more than 14,650 neighbors served, we have averaged one family helped per day, each day for 40 years. 
Your gift will be used for ministry needs.

http://www.rebuildinghouston.org

713-659-2511

info@rebuildinghouston.org

Lenny Difranza - Volunteer Coordinator

Redeemed Ministries

Redeemed provides a restoration house that provides specialized, long-term care for human trafficking victims. 

http://www.redeemedtx.org

832-447-4147

Dennis Mark

Rescue America (Houston)

Rescue Houston empowers victims of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation to exit the sex trade via a 24/7 hotline and exit program. 
Your gift will be used for ministry needs.

http://www.rescuehouston.org

281-413-5329

lhartman@rescueamerica.ngo

Lori Hartman - Volunteer Coordinator

Salvation Army – Adult Rehab Center

The Adult Rehabilitation Center repairs broken lives of men addicted to alcohol and drugs through a program that includes work therapy, recreation, worship, healthcare, education and counseling, both individual and group.   

http://www.salvationarmyhouston.org

713-869-3551 

Salvation Army – Center of Hope

Center of Hope is designed to provide food and emergency or transitional housing to people in need. 

http://www.salvationarmyhouston.org

713.224.2875

Volunteers call area command: 713-752-0677

Salvation Army – Jones Residence

The Family Residence provides a place of safety and healing for women and children, many of whom are victims of domestic violence, crime and generational poverty. 

http://www.salvationarmyhouston.org

713-650-6530

shirah.villegas@uss.salvationarmy.org

Shirah Villegas - Executive Director

SEARCH

SEARCH helps individual and families move from the streets into jobs and safe, stable homes. 

http://www.searchhomeless.org

Thao Costis - Volunteer Coordinator

SpringSpirit

SpringSpirit’s 2 locations serves 600 children and their families who live in unsafe, high-density apartment complexes in the Spring Branch area.   
In order to enhance ongoing literacy programs, classrooms will need to be equipped with projector screens and WiFi. Your gift will provide for these updates and purchases.

http://www.springspirit.org

832-649-8653

Juan Ramirez - Volunteer Coordinator - Pitner | Ana Mendoza – Volunteer Coordinator - Campbell

Star of Hope

Star of Hope is a Christ-centered community dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless men, women and their children.
Your gift will provide for needed repairs and for updating the computer lab located at the Men’s Development Center.

Star of Hope – Doris and Carloss Morris Men’s Development Center 

The Star of Hope Men’s Development Center serves more than 360 men each night in the downtown area. 
Your gift will provide for needed repairs and for updating the computer lab located at the Men’s Development Center.

http://www.sohmission.org

713-748-0700

aterrance@sohmission.org

Altonette Terrance - Volunteer Coordinator

Star of Hope – Women & Family Development Center Cornerstone Community

Star of Hope Women and Family Development Center provides programs to help residents break the generational cycle of abuse, neglect and addiction that traps so many single women and families. 

http://www.sohmission.org

713-748-0700

aterrance@sohmission.org

Altonette Terrance - Volunteer Coordinator

Stoney Creek Ranch

Stoney Creek is a non-denominational Christian camp located in New Ulm, Texas. 
Your gift will provide for pickleball courts located on a new property recently purchased to provide for the needs of older campers and for future growth.

http://www.stoneycreekranch.org

713-800-7250

chelsi@stoneycreekranch.org

Chelsi Shoup - Volunteer Coordinator

SW Baptist Theological Seminary (Darrington Extension Unit)

The FORGE for Families

FORGE ministers to members of the local community by sharing the Gospel, closing gaps in education, and strengthening family units. 
Your gift will provide for an awning that covers the outside walkway from the gym to the after-school building.

http://www.forgeforfamilies.org

713-660-1860

bethwlee@forgeforfamilies.org

Beth Williams Lee - Volunteer Coordinator

The Source

The Source for Women offers a wide range of free reproductive health care services to women and their families from two locations:  Spring Branch and the Medical Center. 
Your gift will be used for ministry needs.

http://www.thesourceforwomen.org

Spring Branch: 713-637-4141 - Medical Center: 713-780-0030

advocatecoordinator@thesource.org

Stella Innes - Volunteer Coordinator

Tomball Pregnancy Center

This non-profit medical clinic offers support for pregnancy related issues and reproductive health education. 
Your gift will be used for ministry needs.

http://www.tomballpregnancy.com

832-559-7817 

info@tomballpregnancy.com

Vosswood Nursing Home

Vosswood Nursing Home offers residents the ability to enjoy the lifestyle that they are accustomed to while providing levels of care appropriate to their needs.

http://www.thevosswoodnursingcenter.com

713-827-0883

Nancy Lyles - Volunteer Coordinator

West Houston Assistance Ministries

WHAM helps families in crisis by providing them with food, clothing, employment services and financial help. 
Your gift will provide for painting of the facility.

http://www.whamministries.org

713-780-2727

matthew.herrera@whamministries.org

Matthew Herrera - Volunteer Coordinator

WorkFaith Connection

This ministry equips disadvantaged job seekers with the necessary skills to conduct succesful job searches, despite barriers such as criminal backgrounds, addiction, homelessness, and unstable life patterns. 

http://www.workfaith.org

713-984-9611

rscott@workfaithconnection.org

Robin Scott - Volunteer Coordinator

Yellowstone Academy

Yellowstone Academy provides a high-quality Christian education to inner city students in the Third Ward. 
A new building is to be completed this year, and updated technology infrastructure is imperative. Your gift will provide for these needed IT upgrades.

http://www.yellowstoneacademy.org

713-741-8000

mramos@yellowstoneschools.org

Maricela Ramos - Volunteer Coordinator