Volunteer: Women's Welcome BagsMany of our women arrive at our facility just with the clothes on their backs and are in need of the same hygiene and toiletry items we use daily. Gather friends and family to assemble Women's Welcome Bags and give hope. Thank you!
Major Responsibilities:In a gallon Ziploc bag or gift bag, place the following items Lg ShampooLg ConditionerLg LotionToilet PaperRazorLg ToothpasteToothbrushSoapDeodorantBrushLoofah Don't forget to add a Note of Encouragement! Important Notes:We also ask that all the bags be consistent in contents. Colors can vary, but we ask that the bags have the same items so as not to make anyone feel left out if they do not get a certain item. Drop off Location:Women and Family Development Center - 2575 Reed Rd Houston, Tx 77051 Drop off Times:Monday - Friday 8am-6pmSaturday 8am-12pm Program: Offsite Projects Many of our women arrive at our facility just with the clothes on their backs and are in need of the same hygiene and toiletry items we use daily. Gather friends and family to assemble Women's Welcome Bags and give hope. Thank you!
Major Responsibilities:In a gallon Ziploc bag or gift bag, place the following items Lg ShampooLg ConditionerLg LotionToilet PaperRazorLg ToothpasteToothbrushSoapDeodorantBrushLoofah Don't forget to add a Note of Encouragement! Important Notes:We also ask that all the bags be consistent in contents. Colors can vary, but we ask that the bags have the same items so as not to make anyone feel left out if they do not get a certain item. Drop off Location:Women and Family Development Center - 2575 Reed Rd Houston, Tx 77051 Drop off Times:Monday - Friday 8am-6pmSaturday 8am-12pm Program: Offsite Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 77051 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Kid's Activity KitsJoin us in spreading joy and creativity to children at Star of Hope! Volunteers will help assemble Kid’s Activity Kits that include fun, educational, and engaging items such as coloring books, puzzles, stickers, and encouraging notes. These kits are distributed to children who are just coming into our center and as a weekend activity to brighten their day and inspire learning through play. Volunteer Responsibility: In a one-gallon Ziploc bag, please include the following items Watercolor paint kit Washable marker set 1-2 mini activity booksCraft paperSmall puzzlesBookmarkSpirograph A nice note of encouragement would be GREAT, tooProgram: Offsite Projects Join us in spreading joy and creativity to children at Star of Hope! Volunteers will help assemble Kid’s Activity Kits that include fun, educational, and engaging items such as coloring books, puzzles, stickers, and encouraging notes. These kits are distributed to children who are just coming into our center and as a weekend activity to brighten their day and inspire learning through play. Volunteer Responsibility: In a one-gallon Ziploc bag, please include the following items Watercolor paint kit Washable marker set 1-2 mini activity booksCraft paperSmall puzzlesBookmarkSpirograph A nice note of encouragement would be GREAT, tooProgram: Offsite Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 77051 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Assisting in Central Station - 2PM - 4PMOur Men's Development Center staff is needing volunteers to assist them in central station. We are looking for friendly and attention to detail volunteers. Central Station is the area where our residents go to contact their caseworker, receive hygiene and toiletries items. Volunteers will be assisting in the following Answering Phones Directing traffic through the area Paging residentsProgram: Men's Development Center Our Men's Development Center staff is needing volunteers to assist them in central station. We are looking for friendly and attention to detail volunteers. Central Station is the area where our residents go to contact their caseworker, receive hygiene and toiletries items. Volunteers will be assisting in the following Answering Phones Directing traffic through the area Paging residentsProgram: Men's Development Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77002 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Assisting in Central Station - 12PM - 2PMOur Men's Development Center staff is needing volunteers to assist them in central station. We are looking for friendly and attention to detail volunteers. Central Station is the area where our residents go to contact their caseworker, receive hygiene and toiletries items. Volunteers will be assisting in the following Answering Phones Directing traffic through the area Paging residentsProgram: Men's Development Center Our Men's Development Center staff is needing volunteers to assist them in central station. We are looking for friendly and attention to detail volunteers. Central Station is the area where our residents go to contact their caseworker, receive hygiene and toiletries items. Volunteers will be assisting in the following Answering Phones Directing traffic through the area Paging residentsProgram: Men's Development Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77002 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Assisting in Central Station - 10AM - 12PMOur Men's Development Center staff is needing volunteers to assist them in central station. We are looking for friendly and attention to detail volunteers. Central Station is the area where our residents go to contact their caseworker, receive hygiene and toiletries items. Volunteers will be assisting in the following Answering Phones Directing traffic through the area Paging residentsProgram: Men's Development Center Our Men's Development Center staff is needing volunteers to assist them in central station. We are looking for friendly and attention to detail volunteers. Central Station is the area where our residents go to contact their caseworker, receive hygiene and toiletries items. Volunteers will be assisting in the following Answering Phones Directing traffic through the area Paging residentsProgram: Men's Development Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77002 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Infant and Toddler Birthday Celebration
Make a child's birthday special by sponsoring our Infant and Toddler Birthday Celebration by providing all the items needed for a party.
Major Responsibilities, please provide the following: Decorations for the birthday celebration. Choose a theme of your choice! Napkins, plates, spoons as needed. Cupcakes – 2 dozen Provide gift bags for the children celebrating a birthday (valued at approximately $15.) An email will be sent with child's first name, age and gender. You are welcome to add Blue Bell Ice Cream Cups and/or individual beverage such as Capri Sun or juice box.Delivery Option: Location: Women and Family Development Center – 2575 Reed Rd. Houston, Texas 77051 Utilize the VISITOR Entrance Staff will be available to assist with delivery. Delivery Window: 8 am – 12 pm If you need assistance about the volunteer opportunity, please contact volunteerservices@sohmission.org. If you need immediate the day of delivery, please contact Pamella Thomas or Lydia Hall at 832-369-3315
Sponsor by Check Option – If you choose, you may provide a check for $150.00 to fund the Infant & Toddler Birthday Celebration. Program: Women and Family Development Center
Make a child's birthday special by sponsoring our Infant and Toddler Birthday Celebration by providing all the items needed for a party.
Major Responsibilities, please provide the following: Decorations for the birthday celebration. Choose a theme of your choice! Napkins, plates, spoons as needed. Cupcakes – 2 dozen Provide gift bags for the children celebrating a birthday (valued at approximately $15.) An email will be sent with child's first name, age and gender. You are welcome to add Blue Bell Ice Cream Cups and/or individual beverage such as Capri Sun or juice box.Delivery Option: Location: Women and Family Development Center – 2575 Reed Rd. Houston, Texas 77051 Utilize the VISITOR Entrance Staff will be available to assist with delivery. Delivery Window: 8 am – 12 pm If you need assistance about the volunteer opportunity, please contact volunteerservices@sohmission.org. If you need immediate the day of delivery, please contact Pamella Thomas or Lydia Hall at 832-369-3315
Sponsor by Check Option – If you choose, you may provide a check for $150.00 to fund the Infant & Toddler Birthday Celebration. Program: Women and Family Development Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77051 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: BAM - Bring A MealOur guests love special meals themed for a holiday or just for fun! Put on a luau or Mexican fiesta, offer to host a good old-fashioned southern BBQ, or bring in music and dessert. Your group can design the entire dining experience for our guests. Choose the specific meal you’d like to serve (breakfast, lunch, or dinner for 400 people). Plan, purchase the food, prepare and serve the meal in one of our kitchen facilities (Men's Development Center or Women and Family Development Center) Enjoy this delicious meal with our guests or program participants!For information about mealtimes, special events, or specific ideas you’d like to share, email Volunteer Services at volunteerservices@sohmission.org Program: Women and Family Development Center Our guests love special meals themed for a holiday or just for fun! Put on a luau or Mexican fiesta, offer to host a good old-fashioned southern BBQ, or bring in music and dessert. Your group can design the entire dining experience for our guests. Choose the specific meal you’d like to serve (breakfast, lunch, or dinner for 400 people). Plan, purchase the food, prepare and serve the meal in one of our kitchen facilities (Men's Development Center or Women and Family Development Center) Enjoy this delicious meal with our guests or program participants!For information about mealtimes, special events, or specific ideas you’d like to share, email Volunteer Services at volunteerservices@sohmission.org Program: Women and Family Development Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 77051 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: BAM - Bring A MealOur guests love special meals themed for a holiday or just for fun! Put on a luau or Mexican fiesta, offer to host a good old-fashioned southern BBQ, or bring in music and dessert. Your group can design the entire dining experience for our guests. Choose the specific meal you’d like to serve (breakfast, lunch, or dinner for 400 people). Plan, purchase the food, prepare and serve the meal in one of our kitchen facilities (Men's Development Center or Women and Family Development Center) Enjoy this delicious meal with our guests or program participants!For information about mealtimes, special events, or specific ideas you’d like to share, email Volunteer Services at volunteerservices@sohmission.org Program: Men's Development Center Our guests love special meals themed for a holiday or just for fun! Put on a luau or Mexican fiesta, offer to host a good old-fashioned southern BBQ, or bring in music and dessert. Your group can design the entire dining experience for our guests. Choose the specific meal you’d like to serve (breakfast, lunch, or dinner for 400 people). Plan, purchase the food, prepare and serve the meal in one of our kitchen facilities (Men's Development Center or Women and Family Development Center) Enjoy this delicious meal with our guests or program participants!For information about mealtimes, special events, or specific ideas you’d like to share, email Volunteer Services at volunteerservices@sohmission.org Program: Men's Development Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 77051 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Make Sack Lunches - MDC - 2025Sack lunches are an everyday need for residents who are out job searching, at social service appointments or just arrived at our shelter. Sack lunches consist of a sandwich (condiments on the side) & a few sides such as chips, snack bars, fruit, dessert. We also ask that you provide water bottles to be distributed with the lunch. This is an onsite project. Volunteers must purchase and bring ALL items needed to assemble sack lunches onsite. Kitchen staff will be there to assist our volunteers. List of items for sandwiches Wheat or White sliced bread American Cheese slices Deli turkey meat or ham Sandwich zip lock bags Brown paper bags Mayonnaise and Mustard packs (1/1)Snack options - All snacks must be individually packaged Chips Cookies Mini pretzels Goldfish crackers Cheese crackers Fruit snacksNumber of Sack Lunches Needed 300For Team Leaders: Everyone in your team must register and be scheduled before coming to volunteer. Program: Men's Development Center Sack lunches are an everyday need for residents who are out job searching, at social service appointments or just arrived at our shelter. Sack lunches consist of a sandwich (condiments on the side) & a few sides such as chips, snack bars, fruit, dessert. We also ask that you provide water bottles to be distributed with the lunch. This is an onsite project. Volunteers must purchase and bring ALL items needed to assemble sack lunches onsite. Kitchen staff will be there to assist our volunteers. List of items for sandwiches Wheat or White sliced bread American Cheese slices Deli turkey meat or ham Sandwich zip lock bags Brown paper bags Mayonnaise and Mustard packs (1/1)Snack options - All snacks must be individually packaged Chips Cookies Mini pretzels Goldfish crackers Cheese crackers Fruit snacksNumber of Sack Lunches Needed 300For Team Leaders: Everyone in your team must register and be scheduled before coming to volunteer. Program: Men's Development Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77002 Allow Groups: Teams only |
Volunteer: Make Sack Lunches - WFDC - 2025Sack lunches are an everyday need for residents who are out job searching, at social service appointments or just arrived at our shelter. Sack lunches consist of a sandwich (condiments on the side) & a few sides such as chips, snack bars, fruit, dessert. We also ask that you provide water bottles to be distributed with the lunch. This is an onsite project. Volunteers must purchase and bring ALL items needed to assemble sack lunches onsite. Kitchen staff will be there to assist our volunteers. List of items for sandwiches Wheat or White sliced bread American Cheese slices Deli turkey meat or ham Sandwich zip lock bags Brown paper bags Mayonnaise and Mustard packs (1/1)Snack options - All snacks must be individually packaged Chips Cookies Mini pretzels Goldfish crackers Cheese crackers Fruit snacksNumber of Sack Lunches Needed 300For Team Leaders: Everyone in your team must register and be scheduled before coming to volunteer. Please see below for available slots Program: Women and Family Development Center Sack lunches are an everyday need for residents who are out job searching, at social service appointments or just arrived at our shelter. Sack lunches consist of a sandwich (condiments on the side) & a few sides such as chips, snack bars, fruit, dessert. We also ask that you provide water bottles to be distributed with the lunch. This is an onsite project. Volunteers must purchase and bring ALL items needed to assemble sack lunches onsite. Kitchen staff will be there to assist our volunteers. List of items for sandwiches Wheat or White sliced bread American Cheese slices Deli turkey meat or ham Sandwich zip lock bags Brown paper bags Mayonnaise and Mustard packs (1/1)Snack options - All snacks must be individually packaged Chips Cookies Mini pretzels Goldfish crackers Cheese crackers Fruit snacksNumber of Sack Lunches Needed 300For Team Leaders: Everyone in your team must register and be scheduled before coming to volunteer. Please see below for available slots Program: Women and Family Development Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77051 Allow Groups: Teams only |
Volunteer: Serve a Meal - Dinner - MDCWe serve three meals a day, 365-days per year, at all three facilities. What an opportunity to encourage and uplift as you hand meal trays to our clients. Individual volunteers or small groups are scheduled on an ongoing or one-time basis. Volunteers help Set-up Prepping veggies Making sack lunches Organizing the pantry Serve and clean-up.TEAMS/GROUPS Due to liability and security reasons, every volunteer must sign up. Each volunteer coming to serve in a team/group must be registered and scheduled before coming to serve. The maximum number of volunteers allowed to serve a meal at our Men's Development Center is four (4). Program: Men's Development Center We serve three meals a day, 365-days per year, at all three facilities. What an opportunity to encourage and uplift as you hand meal trays to our clients. Individual volunteers or small groups are scheduled on an ongoing or one-time basis. Volunteers help Set-up Prepping veggies Making sack lunches Organizing the pantry Serve and clean-up.TEAMS/GROUPS Due to liability and security reasons, every volunteer must sign up. Each volunteer coming to serve in a team/group must be registered and scheduled before coming to serve. The maximum number of volunteers allowed to serve a meal at our Men's Development Center is four (4). Program: Men's Development Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77002 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Serve a Meal - Breakfast - MDCWe serve three meals a day, 365-days per year, at all three facilities. What an opportunity to encourage and uplift as you hand meal trays to our clients. Individual volunteers or small groups are scheduled on an ongoing or one-time basis. Volunteers help Set-up Prepping veggies Making sack lunches Organizing pantry Serve and clean-up.TEAMS/GROUPS Due to liability and security reasons, every volunteer must sign up. Each volunteer coming to serve in a team/group must be registered and scheduled before coming to serve. The maximum number of volunteers allowed to serve a meal at our Men's Development Center is four (4). Program: Men's Development Center We serve three meals a day, 365-days per year, at all three facilities. What an opportunity to encourage and uplift as you hand meal trays to our clients. Individual volunteers or small groups are scheduled on an ongoing or one-time basis. Volunteers help Set-up Prepping veggies Making sack lunches Organizing pantry Serve and clean-up.TEAMS/GROUPS Due to liability and security reasons, every volunteer must sign up. Each volunteer coming to serve in a team/group must be registered and scheduled before coming to serve. The maximum number of volunteers allowed to serve a meal at our Men's Development Center is four (4). Program: Men's Development Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77002 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Serve a Meal - Lunch - MDCWe serve three meals a day, 365-days per year, at all three facilities. What an opportunity to encourage and uplift as you hand meal trays to our clients. Individual volunteers or small groups are scheduled on an ongoing or one-time basis. Volunteers help Set-up Prepping veggies, Making sack lunches Organizing the pantry Serve and clean-upTEAMS/GROUPS Due to liability and security reasons, every volunteer must sign up. Each volunteer coming to serve in a team/group must be registered and scheduled before coming to serve. The maximum number of volunteers allowed to serve a meal at our Men's Development Center is four (4). Program: Men's Development Center We serve three meals a day, 365-days per year, at all three facilities. What an opportunity to encourage and uplift as you hand meal trays to our clients. Individual volunteers or small groups are scheduled on an ongoing or one-time basis. Volunteers help Set-up Prepping veggies, Making sack lunches Organizing the pantry Serve and clean-upTEAMS/GROUPS Due to liability and security reasons, every volunteer must sign up. Each volunteer coming to serve in a team/group must be registered and scheduled before coming to serve. The maximum number of volunteers allowed to serve a meal at our Men's Development Center is four (4). Program: Men's Development Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77002 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Serve a Meal - Dinner - WFDCWe serve three meals a day, 365-days per year, at all three facilities. What an opportunity to encourage and uplift as you hand meal trays to our clients. Individual volunteers or small groups are scheduled on an ongoing or one-time basis. Volunteers help Set-up Prep veggies Making sack lunches Organizing the pantry Serve Clean-upTEAMS/GROUPS Due to liability and security reasons, every volunteer must sign up. Each volunteer coming to serve in a team/group must be registered and scheduled before coming to serve. The maximum number of volunteers allowed to serve a meal at our Women and Family Development Center is eight (8). When you arrive at the facility, please utilize the RESIDENTS entrance. Program: Women and Family Development Center We serve three meals a day, 365-days per year, at all three facilities. What an opportunity to encourage and uplift as you hand meal trays to our clients. Individual volunteers or small groups are scheduled on an ongoing or one-time basis. Volunteers help Set-up Prep veggies Making sack lunches Organizing the pantry Serve Clean-upTEAMS/GROUPS Due to liability and security reasons, every volunteer must sign up. Each volunteer coming to serve in a team/group must be registered and scheduled before coming to serve. The maximum number of volunteers allowed to serve a meal at our Women and Family Development Center is eight (8). When you arrive at the facility, please utilize the RESIDENTS entrance. Program: Women and Family Development Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77051 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Serve a Meal - Lunch - WFDCWe serve three meals a day, 365-days per year, at all three facilities. What an opportunity to encourage and uplift as you hand meal trays to our clients. Individual volunteers or small groups are scheduled on an ongoing or one-time basis. Volunteers help Set-up Prep veggies Making sack lunches Organizing the pantry Serve Clean-upTEAMS/GROUPS Due to liability and security reasons, every volunteer must sign up. Each volunteer coming to serve in a team/group must be registered and scheduled before coming to serve. The maximum number of volunteers allowed to serve a meal at our Women and Family Development Center is eight (8). Program: Women and Family Development Center We serve three meals a day, 365-days per year, at all three facilities. What an opportunity to encourage and uplift as you hand meal trays to our clients. Individual volunteers or small groups are scheduled on an ongoing or one-time basis. Volunteers help Set-up Prep veggies Making sack lunches Organizing the pantry Serve Clean-upTEAMS/GROUPS Due to liability and security reasons, every volunteer must sign up. Each volunteer coming to serve in a team/group must be registered and scheduled before coming to serve. The maximum number of volunteers allowed to serve a meal at our Women and Family Development Center is eight (8). Program: Women and Family Development Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77051 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Snacks and GoodnightWho doesn't love an evening snack? It can be a long time between dinner & breakfast when you can't raid the fridge for a snack. Volunteers have a wonderful time visiting with clients as they provide & serve an evening snack. Major Responsibilities: Volunteers must purchase and provide for 450 residents: Napkins and Spoon (if appropriate) 1 – 2 individually, wrapped snacks 1 – prepackaged beverage Snack options (to provide variety): Goldfish or Popcorn Pretzels or Chex-Mix Cookies or Rice Crispy Treats Chips Pudding Cups Jell-O cups or Fruit Cups Granola Bars Beverage options: Bottled Water Capri Sun Juice Box Milk (volunteers must provide cups)SodaVolunteers arrive between 7:15 PM - 7:30 PM to sign-in, walk to the dining room and set-up. Clients are invited to come by for a snack beginning at 7:45 PM. Snack time is over at 8:15 PM. Volunteers help sweep up & sign-out by 8:30 PM. The maximum number of volunteers for this project is ten (10). TEAMS/GROUPS Due to liability and security reasons, every volunteer must sign up. Each volunteer coming to serve in a team/group must be registered and scheduled before coming to serve. Program: Women and Family Development Center Who doesn't love an evening snack? It can be a long time between dinner & breakfast when you can't raid the fridge for a snack. Volunteers have a wonderful time visiting with clients as they provide & serve an evening snack. Major Responsibilities: Volunteers must purchase and provide for 450 residents: Napkins and Spoon (if appropriate) 1 – 2 individually, wrapped snacks 1 – prepackaged beverage Snack options (to provide variety): Goldfish or Popcorn Pretzels or Chex-Mix Cookies or Rice Crispy Treats Chips Pudding Cups Jell-O cups or Fruit Cups Granola Bars Beverage options: Bottled Water Capri Sun Juice Box Milk (volunteers must provide cups)SodaVolunteers arrive between 7:15 PM - 7:30 PM to sign-in, walk to the dining room and set-up. Clients are invited to come by for a snack beginning at 7:45 PM. Snack time is over at 8:15 PM. Volunteers help sweep up & sign-out by 8:30 PM. The maximum number of volunteers for this project is ten (10). TEAMS/GROUPS Due to liability and security reasons, every volunteer must sign up. Each volunteer coming to serve in a team/group must be registered and scheduled before coming to serve. Program: Women and Family Development Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77051 Allow Groups: Teams only |
Volunteer: Serve a Meal - Breakfast - WFDCWe serve three meals a day, 365-days per year, at all three facilities. What an opportunity to encourage and uplift as you hand meal trays to our clients. Individual volunteers or small groups are scheduled on an ongoing or one-time basis. Volunteers help. Set-up Prep veggies Making sack lunches Organizing the pantry Serve Clean-upWhen you arrive at the facility, please utilize the RESIDENTS entrance. TEAMS/GROUPS Due to liability and security reasons, every volunteer must sign up. Each volunteer coming to serve in a team/group must be registered and scheduled before coming to serve. The maximum number of volunteers allowed to serve a meal at our Women and Family Development Center is eight (8). Program: Women and Family Development Center We serve three meals a day, 365-days per year, at all three facilities. What an opportunity to encourage and uplift as you hand meal trays to our clients. Individual volunteers or small groups are scheduled on an ongoing or one-time basis. Volunteers help. Set-up Prep veggies Making sack lunches Organizing the pantry Serve Clean-upWhen you arrive at the facility, please utilize the RESIDENTS entrance. TEAMS/GROUPS Due to liability and security reasons, every volunteer must sign up. Each volunteer coming to serve in a team/group must be registered and scheduled before coming to serve. The maximum number of volunteers allowed to serve a meal at our Women and Family Development Center is eight (8). Program: Women and Family Development Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77051 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Men's Welcome BagMany of our men arrive to our facility just with the clothes on their backs and are in need of the same hygiene and toiletry items we use daily. Gather friends and family to assemble Men's Welcome Bags and give hope. Thank you!
Major Responsibilities:
In a gallon Ziploc bag or gift bag place the following items
-Deodorant Toothpaste/Toothbrush Lotion (Full Size) Shampoo (Full Size) Face towels Floss Socks Chapstick You might even want to include a scripture card or Note of Encouragement! Important Notes: We also ask that all the bags be consistent in contents. Colors can vary, but we ask that the bags have the same items as not to make anyone feel left out if they do not get a certain item. Drop off Location: Donation and Distribution Center - 2320 Lamar Houston, Tx 77003 Drop off Times: Monday - Friday 8am-6pm Saturday 8am-12pm Program: Offsite Projects Many of our men arrive to our facility just with the clothes on their backs and are in need of the same hygiene and toiletry items we use daily. Gather friends and family to assemble Men's Welcome Bags and give hope. Thank you!
Major Responsibilities:
In a gallon Ziploc bag or gift bag place the following items
-Deodorant Toothpaste/Toothbrush Lotion (Full Size) Shampoo (Full Size) Face towels Floss Socks Chapstick You might even want to include a scripture card or Note of Encouragement! Important Notes: We also ask that all the bags be consistent in contents. Colors can vary, but we ask that the bags have the same items as not to make anyone feel left out if they do not get a certain item. Drop off Location: Donation and Distribution Center - 2320 Lamar Houston, Tx 77003 Drop off Times: Monday - Friday 8am-6pm Saturday 8am-12pm Program: Offsite Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 77003 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Make Sack Lunches - Offsite PrjectSack lunches are an everyday need for residents who are out job searching, at social service appointments or just arrived at our shelter. Sack lunches consist of a sandwich (condiments on the side) & a few sides such as chips, snack bars, fruit, dessert. We also ask that you provide water bottles to be distributed with the lunch. This is an offsite project. Please read drop off instructions below.
List of items for sandwiches Wheat or White sliced bread American Cheese slices Deli turkey meat or ham Sandwich zip lock bags Brown paper bags Mayonnaise and Mustard packs (1/1)Snack options - All snacks must be individually packaged Chips Cookies Mini pretzels Goldfish crackers Cheese crackers Fruit snacksNumber of Sack Lunches Needed 200Drop off instructions. Sack-Lunch Drop-Off Location: Sack lunches can be dropped-off at this Star of Hope location: Women & Family Development Center at Star of Hope’s - Cornerstone Community® - 2575 Reed Rd., Houston, TX 77051 – (Please see the attached a map of this campus & go to the "Building E" or "Building A" near the front of Cornerstone. There should be signs & arrows for the donation drop-offs.) Monday-Friday: 8am – 6pm & Saturday/Sunday: 8am – 12pm
Program: Offsite Projects Sack lunches are an everyday need for residents who are out job searching, at social service appointments or just arrived at our shelter. Sack lunches consist of a sandwich (condiments on the side) & a few sides such as chips, snack bars, fruit, dessert. We also ask that you provide water bottles to be distributed with the lunch. This is an offsite project. Please read drop off instructions below.
List of items for sandwiches Wheat or White sliced bread American Cheese slices Deli turkey meat or ham Sandwich zip lock bags Brown paper bags Mayonnaise and Mustard packs (1/1)Snack options - All snacks must be individually packaged Chips Cookies Mini pretzels Goldfish crackers Cheese crackers Fruit snacksNumber of Sack Lunches Needed 200Drop off instructions. Sack-Lunch Drop-Off Location: Sack lunches can be dropped-off at this Star of Hope location: Women & Family Development Center at Star of Hope’s - Cornerstone Community® - 2575 Reed Rd., Houston, TX 77051 – (Please see the attached a map of this campus & go to the "Building E" or "Building A" near the front of Cornerstone. There should be signs & arrows for the donation drop-offs.) Monday-Friday: 8am – 6pm & Saturday/Sunday: 8am – 12pm
Program: Offsite Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Adult Program Supply KitDuring their stay at Star of Hope our residents attend programmatic classes daily and need supplies to be successful in accomplishing their educational and career goals. Gather friends and family and assemble program supply kits for our adult residents. You can collect the items by hosting a drive or purchasing them.
Drop off location: Men's Development Center - 1811 Ruiz Houston, TX 77002 Monday - Friday 9am-2pm Program: Offsite Projects During their stay at Star of Hope our residents attend programmatic classes daily and need supplies to be successful in accomplishing their educational and career goals. Gather friends and family and assemble program supply kits for our adult residents. You can collect the items by hosting a drive or purchasing them.
Drop off location: Men's Development Center - 1811 Ruiz Houston, TX 77002 Monday - Friday 9am-2pm Program: Offsite Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Create Notes of EncouragementMake it a special day with Notes of Encouragement! We all love cards & special greetings. However, our clients/residents usually do not receive mail that is positive & uplifting. Your notes will be placed in the clients/resident's mailboxes or bed to bless, uplift & raise the self-esteem of those who are homeless. Major Responsibilities Create Notes of Encouragement Birthday Cards Holiday Cards Bible Verses Inspirational QuotesMaterials - You can use any type of card you prefer. Plain cardstock Colored paper Markers, colored pencils and/or stickers Organizations are welcome to use cards that contain the organization's logo Important Notes Notes should not contain any personal information, such as names, address or phone number. Notes should not contain inappropriate language or jokes. Delivery or Mailing Options Women and Family Development Center – 2575 Reed Rd Houston, Tx 77051Drop off Hours: Monday - Friday - 8am-4:30pm Program: Offsite Projects Make it a special day with Notes of Encouragement! We all love cards & special greetings. However, our clients/residents usually do not receive mail that is positive & uplifting. Your notes will be placed in the clients/resident's mailboxes or bed to bless, uplift & raise the self-esteem of those who are homeless. Major Responsibilities Create Notes of Encouragement Birthday Cards Holiday Cards Bible Verses Inspirational QuotesMaterials - You can use any type of card you prefer. Plain cardstock Colored paper Markers, colored pencils and/or stickers Organizations are welcome to use cards that contain the organization's logo Important Notes Notes should not contain any personal information, such as names, address or phone number. Notes should not contain inappropriate language or jokes. Delivery or Mailing Options Women and Family Development Center – 2575 Reed Rd Houston, Tx 77051Drop off Hours: Monday - Friday - 8am-4:30pm Program: Offsite Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Hope BagsPrepare Hope Bags that meet immediate, daily needs of the men, women and children. Together giving hope and ending homelessness one life, one family at a time. Snack Bag Granola bars (variety) Cheese crackers or Chips (small bags) Small bag of Pretzels Raisins Cookies (small packs) 1 Can of Vienna Sausage or Potted Meat or Tuna packet Juice box or Juice Bag (ex. Capri Sun or other individual size juice)Feminine Hygiene Bag Feminine hygiene products Summer's Eve Refreshing Feminine Wipes Sanitary Pads or Period Panties Feminine Deodorant Spray Summer's Eve Extra Cleansing Vinegar & Water Douche Fingernail Clipper, Nail File Boards
Drop off location: Donation and Distribution Center - 2320 Lamar Houston, Tx 77003 Monday - Friday 8am-6pm Saturday 8am-12pm Sunday Closed Program: Offsite Projects Prepare Hope Bags that meet immediate, daily needs of the men, women and children. Together giving hope and ending homelessness one life, one family at a time. Snack Bag Granola bars (variety) Cheese crackers or Chips (small bags) Small bag of Pretzels Raisins Cookies (small packs) 1 Can of Vienna Sausage or Potted Meat or Tuna packet Juice box or Juice Bag (ex. Capri Sun or other individual size juice)Feminine Hygiene Bag Feminine hygiene products Summer's Eve Refreshing Feminine Wipes Sanitary Pads or Period Panties Feminine Deodorant Spray Summer's Eve Extra Cleansing Vinegar & Water Douche Fingernail Clipper, Nail File Boards
Drop off location: Donation and Distribution Center - 2320 Lamar Houston, Tx 77003 Monday - Friday 8am-6pm Saturday 8am-12pm Sunday Closed Program: Offsite Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Host a Donation DriveHosting a donation drive is a wonderful way to create community awareness and participation in our mission while meeting the very real needs of those less fortunate. The best part about this opportunity is that it is done at your convenience and your location. The most successful donation drives focus on only one or two items.
Drop off location: Donation and Distribution Center - 2320 Lamar Houston, Tx 77003 Monday - Friday 8am-6pm Saturday 8am-12pm Sunday Closed Program: Offsite Projects Hosting a donation drive is a wonderful way to create community awareness and participation in our mission while meeting the very real needs of those less fortunate. The best part about this opportunity is that it is done at your convenience and your location. The most successful donation drives focus on only one or two items.
Drop off location: Donation and Distribution Center - 2320 Lamar Houston, Tx 77003 Monday - Friday 8am-6pm Saturday 8am-12pm Sunday Closed Program: Offsite Projects Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 77003 Allow Groups: Yes |