Needs From: Volunteer Houston

Participants will assist with organizing and preparing a large donation of toys and essential items that will be shared with families across Houston. Items are currently located at the Houston Police Department downtown facility and will be sorted, boxed, and prepared for transport. Participants will also assist with loading the boxes onto a truck and unloading them at a nearby downtown warehouse where the items will be stored and distributed through local community organizations.

This effort will help move thousands of toys and essential goods that will be shared with children and families throughout the city. Activities include sorting toys, packing boxes, lifting and moving items, and assisting with loading and unloading trucks as part of a coordinated community distribution effort.

The opportunity will take place Saturday and Sunday from 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM, with two 4-hour shifts available each day. Participants may choose either shift or both. A brief orientation will take place at the beginning of each shift to review the process and safety guidelines. Water and snacks will be provided.

Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes are recommended, as activities involve light to moderate lifting and warehouse-style work.

This summer, support those experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Houston by providing hot weather bags. Your contribution can make a significant impact, offering essential items that provide relief from the intense heat.

Below is a list of recommended items that can help bring comfort and protection during Houston's scorching summer months:

Hot Weather Bags:

·         Frog towels/cooling gators

·         Hybrid ponchos

·         Handheld fans/neck fans

·         Bug spray

·         Sunscreen

·         Baseball caps

·         Sunglasses

·         Ziplock bags

·         Socks

·         Propel packets

·         Wet wipes

·         Lip balm/Chapstick

·         Daily Vitamins

·         Mosquito netting

We kindly ask that volunteers purchase the materials and assemble the bags independently. Please note that CFTH does not host events for assembling these bags unless specified in the description.

Thank you for your generosity and dedication to bringing moments of comfort and engagement to those who need it most. Your support truly makes a difference!

Help improve the well-being of individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Houston by providing essential First Aid Kits. These kits can help address the immediate health needs of individuals living on the streets, offering basic medical supplies to treat minor injuries and illnesses. Your generosity can help provide items like bandages, antiseptic wipes, gauze, and other first-aid essentials, offering comfort and care to those who often have limited access to medical resources.

Below is a list of recommended items that will make a crucial difference in their well-being:

First Aid Kit Material

We kindly ask that volunteers purchase the materials and assemble the kits independently. Please note that CFTH does not host events for assembling these kits unless specified in the description.

Thank you for your generosity and dedication to bringing moments of comfort and engagement to those who need it most. Your support truly makes a difference!

April Donation Drive | March 1 – April 30
Supporting Women Transitioning Into Their Own Homes

This spring, as you clean out closets and refresh your home, we invite you to give with purpose.

Women Connection, Inc. is hosting a Spring Cleaning Donation Drive to support the incredible women in our program who are preparing to transition into their own homes after successfully completing our empowerment and stability program.

We are collecting essential items that help turn an empty space into a fresh start.

March 1 – April 30
Supporting Homeless Men, Men in Sobriety, Male Youth & Single Fathers

This spring, as you clean out closets and refresh your home, we invite you to give with purpose.

Men Connection is hosting a Spring Cleaning Donation Drive to support homeless men, men committed to sobriety, fatherless youth, and single fathers who are rebuilding their lives and transitioning into stability and independence.

For many of the men we serve, this season represents more than change — it represents a second chance.

Freewheels accepts bike donations on Friday and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon  at our shop at 6020 Jessamine #103, Houston, TX 77081. If you have a question, please email us at info@freewheelshouston.org.

The bike you are not riding holds the key to freedom for a refugee, veteran or young person who needs a way to work or school. Donate your bike to Freewheels and our volunteers will clean and repair it and provide a way for people to get to work or school.

Our greatest need is for adult mountain bikes and hybrids with 26-inch and 700c wheels. We also need youth bikes with 24-inch wheels and 20-inch wheels.

Read more: One bike donor's story

Our refugee and veteran customers rarely ask for road bikes or beach cruisers. We do not accept used helmets, small children’s bikes, scooters or tag-alongs. If it’s not economic for Freewheels to repair a donated used bike, we often reclaim parts and components that can be used on other bikes. We have partnerships with people who will take bikes we don’t plan to repair and deliver them to organizations in Mexico. When we receive a road bike, we may try to sell it and and use the proceeds to pay for parts, supplies, safety equipment and rent.

Join Black United Fund of Texas for a hands-on volunteer event where we’ll assemble care kits for community members in need. Volunteers will help pack essential items like dental care supplies, hand sanitizer, wipes, band-aids, and include a handwritten note to add a personal touch of encouragement.
This is a meaningful and easy way to make a direct impact in a short amount of time, and all ages are welcome. Donations for care kit bags and supplies will be accepted during the event but are not required to sign up—your time and heart are what matter most! 

We will also be accepting donations leading up to this event. So if you would like to donate items beforehand, please contact Marissa Hines at marissa@buftx.org to coordinate drop off.

You can help by conducting a workplace or community diaper drive to help Two Sisters Helping Hand, Incorporated. Two Sisters Helping Hand, Incorporated mission is to be a committed force in helping others, working collaboratively with community leaders, humanitarians, and other organizations. We are dedicated to enriching lives and being a valuable helping hand to those in need. Through our services and programs, we strive to make a positive impact on the lives of low-income families and individuals, providing them with essential support and resources to thrive. By focusing on results and fostering a collaborative approach, we aim to create lasting change and empower our communities.

We'll provide the flyers, donation boxes and other materials to distribute. Once you have filled the box we will also pickup the products and share your team on our Facebook and website.  Email us at info2@twosistershelpinghand.org for more information.

Items needed:

Diapers Size

Newborn

Size 1 Size 2 Size 3 Size 4 Size 5 Size 6

Pull Ups 

All Sizes

Baby Wipes

Unscented (preferred)

Please contact Cyni Dugars at cyni@twosistershelpinghand.org. We are also able to accept drop off donations by appointment       from 9:30 am-4:30 Monday-Friday. 

Two Sisters Helping Hand, Incorporated

11011 S Wilcrest Dr. Ste E-101

Houston, TX 77099

Office: 346-374-7051 Fax: 346-374-7061

Thank you! 

Temenos CDC is a 501c3 Non-Profit, dedicated to supporting the unhoused community. We are currently focused on our new young adult program- serving 15 individuals aged 18-24. We are seeking donations of current, relevant clothing items, including:

as well as packs of clean, unused undergarments in sizes ranging from small to large for all genders.

Your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of these young individuals as they strive to gain independence to build a better future! 

Help us celebrate children in low-income families around the greater Houston Area by having a Party Hat Drive in support of us.

Please ask your family, friends, and neighbors to donate unopened packs of Party Hats. All items donated will be added to the Birthday Boxes that we give out every month to celebrate children around the city. 

When the drive is complete, please click HERE to schedule a drop off time 

Thanks for supporting our mission of giving Houston children a happy birthday! 

-The Birthday Bash Box Team

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