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Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse
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Private non-profit organization. Services include advocacy, legal representation, battering intervention and community education and outreach.
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Christian Community Service Center (CCSC)
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A coalition of 36 churches that ministers to those in need in southwest Houston. Offers a variety of help services, including a food pantry, clothing, financial assistance and referral to other agencies.
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Covenant House Texas
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A non-profit childcare agency which provides emergency shelter, crisis intervention, transitional housing, health care, and other educational/vocational services to homeless, or runaway youth.
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Faith In Practice
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A community of health care volunteers who work to improve the physical, spiritual and economic conditions of the poor in Central America. Teams are made up of medical and dental personnel.
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Giving Heart of America
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Faith-based non-profit organization committed to serving the hungry and homeless.
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Habitat for Humanity, Project Houston
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Seeks to give witness to the Christian gospel by working in partnership with God's people in need to create a decent habitat in which to live and work.
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Houston Food Bank
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News, information on current fundraisers, volunteer needs, and how to schedule a tour.
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Light House Center
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A non-profit organization that provides free access to Christian-based guidance counseling and financial seminars throughout the Greater Houston area.
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Memorial Assistance Ministries
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A faith based organization to help those in need by providing rent and utility assistance.
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Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM)
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A local non-profit organization to help those in need.
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Oilfield Helping Hands
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Devoted to raising funds for oil field families in crisis.
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Spaulding for Children
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Placing abused and neglected children with permanent adoptive families and providing on-going support after placement.
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The Gathering Place
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A non-profit organization which provides a supportive environment for persons with severe and persistent mental illness focusing on strengths rather than limitations. Details about the group, its staff, news, and how to contribute.
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The Rotary Club of Houston
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Association of business professionals who volunteer their efforts through the work of some two dozen club committees that assist groups such as troubled youngsters, former prison inmates, business oriented high school students, and families of cancer patients. Provides information on services, meeting and event schedule, and club information.
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Volunteer Houston
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Helps people find volunteer opportunities to make a difference in the community. Offers donation information, special events, children's section, and program details.
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Elves and More
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Collecting and giving bicycles and gifts to impoverished children. Description of their program, news, and letters from the kids.
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Hope For Youth
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Non-profit organization providing activities and programs for at-risk urban youth. Provides mission and history information, event schedule, donation, and volunteer opportunities.
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