We try to stay current on Houston area organizations that can help you! Also, if you are interested in volunteering, give them a call! Please let us know if there are any we missed!
The Houston area has a great number of places that provide assistance, encouragement, and motivation for those in need. If you yourself are in need of services, or if you’re looking to make a donation, or volunteer, these non-profit organizations are a great place to start!
Houston Food Bank:
Largest food donation center, which provides food to hungry people in need
Contact Info:
535 Portwall St. Houston, TX 77029
(713)223-3700
http://www.houstonfoodbank.org/
Salvation Army:
Numerous programs for shelter, clothing, rehabilitation, and disaster assistance
Contact Info:
1500 Austin Street
Houston, TX 77002
(832)201-8025
1-800-SAL-ARMY
http://www.salvationarmyhouston.org/
Turning Point Center:
Provides supportive services to elderly, homeless, men and women
Contact Info:
1701 Jacquelyn Drive
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 957-0099
http://www.turningpointcenter.org/
Star of Hope:
Committed to ensuring that the needs of homeless men, women, and their children are met
Contact Info:
1811 Ruiz St, Houston, TX 77002
(713) 227-8900
https://www.sohmission.org
Pratham USA:
Provides tools necessary for equal education opportunities for children
Contact Info:
9703 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77042
(713) 774-9599
http://www.prathamusa.org/
Meals On Wheels:
Delivers meals to seniors over 60 who are home-bound
Contact Info:
3303 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
(713) 533-4900
https://www.imgh.org/meals-on-wheels
Big Brothers Big Sisters:
Helps children boost their confidence, potential, and build their futures
Contact Info:
6437 High Star Dr, Houston, TX 77074
(713) 271-5683
https://www.bbbstx.org
Books Between Kids:
Provides books to Houston’s at-risk children for their personal libraries
Contact Info:
http://www.booksbetweenkids.org/
K-9 Angels Rescue:
Dedicated to rescuing and relocating shelter dogs
Contact Info:
2125 W. Alabama St., Houston TX 77098
http://www.k-9angelsrescue.org/index.html
The Women’s Home:
Helps women restore their lives with long-term support services
Contact Info:
607 Westheimer Rd., Houston, Texas 77006
(713)521-3150
www.thewomenshome.org
Houston SPCA:
Ensures that animals are free from abuse and in happy, loving homes
Contact Info:
900 Portway Dr, Houston, TX 77024
(713) 869-7722
http://www.houstonspca.org/
Hope Stone, Inc.:
Brings art and dance to at risk children in Houston
Contact Info:
1210 W Clay St #26, Houston, TX 77019
(713) 526-1907
http://hopestoneinc.org/
Alzheimer’s Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter:
Strives for Alzheimer’s research advancement, and enrichment of the lives of patients
Contact Info:
2242 West Holcombe Blvd., Houston TX 77030-2008
1-800-272-3900
http://http://www.alz.org/
Bubby’s Friends Foundation:
Provides assistance to individuals with Down syndrome
Contact Info:
PO Box 647, Porter, TX 77365
bubbysfriends@yahoo.com
http://www.bubbysfriendsfoundation.com/
The Diaper Foundation:
Provides diaper assistance and other materials for babies of Houston
http://thediaperfoundation.org/
Contact Info:
4405 La Branch St., Houston, TX 77004
(713) 807-1111
TWRC Wildlife Center:
Emergency and rehabilitative care facility for wild animals of Houston
Contact Info:
10801 Hammerly Blvd., #200, Houston, TX 77043
(713)468-8972
http://www.twrcwildlifecenter.org/
Adult Reading Center:
Provides free classes to adults who need help with English literacy
Contact Info:
2246 N. Washington Ave., Pearland, TX 77581
(281)485-1000
http://www.adultreadingcenter.org/
The Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network:
Rescues and rehabilitates marine mammals found along the Texas coast
Contact Info:
4700 Avenue U, Galveston, TX 77551
Main office: (409)740-2200
For stranding emergencies: 1-800-9-MAMMAL
http://www.tmmsn.org
Literacy Advance of Houston:
Helps adults learn to speak, read, and write in English
Contact Info:
2424 Wilcrest, Suite 120, Houston, TX 77042
(713) 266-8777
http://www.literacyadvance.org/
Houston Hospice:
Provides care to patients at home and in residential facilities
Contact Info:
Main location, Texas Medical Center: 1905 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030
713-467-7423
http://www.houstonhospice.org/
The Beacon:
Provides services to the homeless, including housing, health care and legal assistance
Contact Info:
1212 Prairie Street, Houston, Texas 77002
(713) 220-9737
http://www.beaconhomeless.org/
Urban Harvest:
Promotes the importance of healthy nutrition through community gardens, farmer’s markets, and education.
Contact Info:
2311 Canal Street, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77003
(713)880-5540
http://urbanharvest.org/
Barrio Dogs, Inc.:
Works to educate Houston on stray and abused animals with animal rescue groups
Contact Info:
P.O. Box 230677
Buffy Martines, Volunteer Team: buffy@barriodogs.org
http://www.barriodogs.org/
Last updated: 11/15/14
No comments yet.