The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast

 On Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, your host, Paul Cannon, talks with Christa Freyhof, the Executive Director of Freedom Church Alliance. Freedom Church Alliance was founded in 2013 to guide churches in the battle against human trafficking as they pray, give, and volunteer with frontline, gospel-centered ministries. The mission has over 35 churches across Houston in The Alliance that focus on human trafficking awareness outreach, anti-trafficking efforts, and providing immediate needs for escaped trafficking victims. The mission also provides educational resources and offers support to trafficking survivors.  The Fight for Freedom BookFreedom Church Alliance offers The Fight for Freedom book, a comprehensive and interactive justice discipleship tool that educates people about trafficking and guides them from awareness to action.  The Fight for Freedom book can be purchased on the Freedom Church Alliance website for $40. Unified Collaboration ServicesFreedom Church Alliance collaborates with churches around Houston and other trusted partners to combat human trafficking, starting at the point of raising awareness, all the way to the frontlines. Through these collaborations, the mission is able to provide various services to help those who are looking to escape or have already escaped human trafficking. One service Freedom Church Alliance is able to provide through collaboration is digital outreach. The digital outreach service operates as a secure digital platform where survivors can gain access to trained volunteers offering hope, prayer, and connections to vital resources. Another service the Alliance collaboration provides is the GoBag Project. The GoBag project is a Houston-based initiative where volunteers help provide and pack respite care items into GoBags that are then distributed to survivors through local anti-trafficking organizations and law enforcement.Volunteer OpportunitiesWith only 1 full-time staff member and a handful of part-time staff members, Freedom Church Alliance heavily relies on volunteers to ensure that trafficking awareness continues to spread and that survivors are provided with the tools necessary to move forward. As a volunteer, you may be able to help create and package GoBags, which are filled with items like clothing, toiletries, and food, and provided to survivors who have recently escaped trafficking. As a volunteer working with the digital outreach program, you will use the secure platform to text potential trafficking victims and offer support services.Contact and InfoThe website address is https://freedomchurchalliance.org. On the site, you can find more information about the mission, how to donate, and how to sign up for volunteer opportunities.You are also welcome to call them at (346) 646-4489, email them at [email protected], or message them through the Contact Us page on the website.Freedom Church Alliance is a 501©(3) non-profit organization. All donations made are tax-deductible as per the IRS guidelines.Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Paul H. Cannon is a partner in the firm. 

 On Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, your host, Paul Cannon, talks with Jiya Joshi, the Founder and Executive Director of Young and Old United (YOU). Young and Old United was founded after Jiya’s grandmother passed away in 2024, leaving an emotional void in her life. To fill that void, Jiya began volunteering weekly at a memory care facility and quickly found her calling. Inspired by her volunteer experiences, Jiya launched Young and Old United. Young and Old United is a youth-led senior-support nonprofit that aims to create lifelong bonds between youth and seniors, engaging people across generations. Young and Old United Partnering ProgramYoung and Old United’s mission is to connect young citizens with senior citizens around Texas. To do this, the mission has partnered with several senior living facilities, hospice organizations, Meals on Wheels, and other missions dedicated to senior care. Additional ServicesAs part of its senior care initiative, Young and Old United creates cheer packages that are delivered to seniors every four months. Each care package contains essential hygiene products, like soap, shampoo, and toothpaste, as well as recreational items to ensure that every senior feels supported, valued, and surrounded by kindness.Another service the organization provides is the Pamper Project. The Pamper Project is an initiative where youth volunteers give seniors a full makeover. Volunteers go to the senior care facility to do the seniors’ makeup, hair, and nails, creating moments of joy and confidence. This program helps the seniors feel rejuvenated, valued, and like the best version of themselves.Volunteer OpportunitiesAs a volunteer, you can sign up to help put together cheer packages for the seniors or help with the organization’s fundraising bake sales. Additionally, you can volunteer to connect with a senior in your area. If you want to volunteer for one-on-one sessions with a senior, it is a four-month, bi-weekly commitment. As a volunteer working with the seniors, you may help them make crafts, take them to do fun events like bowling, or just spend time talking with them at the care facility.Ambassador Program The ambassador program allows students to start their own Young and Old United chapter in their hometown so that seniors across the nation receive the attention and care that they deserve. Other Ways to HelpIf you want to help Young and Old United but are unable to volunteer, you can visit the website and donate to the cause. At the top of the Young and Old United website, click on “Donate,” select the method you would prefer to donate through, then enter the amount you would like to donate. Your donation allows the organization to send cheer packages to seniors and take them to do fun activities.Contact and InfoThe website address is https://youngandoldunited.org. On the site, you can find more information about the mission, upcoming events, how to donate, and how to sign up for volunteer opportunities.Young and Old United is a 501©(3) non-profit organization. All donations made are tax-deductible as per the IRS guidelines.Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Injury & Accident Lawyers. Paul H. Cannon is a partner in the firm. 

 On Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, your host, Paul Cannon, talks with Miranda Corn, the Executive Director for the Texas Gulf Coast Refuge for Women. Refuge for Women was founded in 2009 when the founder, Ked Frank, recognized that despite there being over 100,000 victims of sexual trafficking in the U.S., there were fewer than 1,000 beds for long-term recovery available to trafficking victims.  Upon learning that there were not many places for sex trafficking victims to turn to, he decided to form Refuge for Women. Refuge for Women aims to offer women who have escaped sex trafficking or sexual exploitation the hope, support, and tools needed to live a life of freedom. The mission offers women a multi-year continuum of care program to help them work through and heal from their abuse and empower them to live their lives with dignity and hope. Texas Gulf Coast Refuge for Women Multi-Year Continuum of Care ProgramThe Texas Gulf Coast Refuge for Women offers a multi-year continuum of care program for women who have escaped sex trafficking or sexual exploitation. The program begins with the Emergency House Program, a program that offers victims up to 90 days of housing and services. After residents have completed the Emergency House Program, they move into the Long-Term Program, which lasts for up to 12 months. Upon graduating from the long-term program, women can choose to move into a Transitional Living home. Refuge for Women’s Transitional Living homes provide women with continued physical and mental health services and addiction recovery support, while offering women the opportunity to live alone and work.Volunteer OpportunitiesWith a staff of only 15 people, Texas Gulf Coast Refuge for Women relies heavily on volunteers. As a faith-based organization helping women with long-term recovery from sexual trafficking situations, this would be a good opportunity for churches, teachers, older teens, and adults to volunteer. Other Ways to HelpOne way you can help is by sponsoring a room. The sponsored rooms are the rooms where the residents will spend their time doing daily activities and working through the trauma they experienced. If you sponsor a room, there will be a plaque displaying the sponsor’s name and a Bible verse selected by the sponsor to acknowledge the sponsorship. This is a 12-month sponsorship, and sponsors will have the opportunity to renew their sponsorship at the end of the 12 months. Another way to help is by attending the organization’s fundraisers. Texas Gulf Coast Refuge for Women hosts a Spring Gala to empower survivors on their journey to a new life. This gala is an evening of fun, fellowship, and fundraising that the whole family can enjoy. You can also visit the website and donate to the cause. Contact and InfoThe website address is https://refugeforwomen.org/texasgulfcoast/. On the site, you can find more information about the mission, upcoming events, how to donate, and how to sign up for volunteer opportunities.Refuge for Women, Texas Gulf Coast is a 501©(3) non-profit organization. All donations made are tax-deductible as per the IRS guidelines.Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Injury & Accident Lawyers. Paul H. Cannon is a partner in the firm. 

 On Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, your host, Paul Cannon, talks with Carlos Piñero, the Program Manager of Adult & Teen Challenge of Texas’ Houston Men’s Recovery Center. The Adult & Teen Challenge of Texas’s Houston Men’s Recovery Center provides residential, faith-based programs for men to overcome addiction, transform their lives, and rehabilitate into society while maintaining their sobriety. The mission aims to provide effective solutions for individuals struggling with life-controlling drug and alcohol issues and connect them with individual and biblical counseling, spiritual support, and relapse prevention. Adult & Teen Challenge of Texas Services One of the services Adult & Teen Challenge of Texas offers is a Christ-centered residential addiction recovery program. The organization offers several men’s and women’s campuses across Texas where those seeking to end their addiction can stay. This program offers participants a place to stay while they receive group and individual biblical counseling, parenting classes, spiritual support, relapse prevention assistance, anger management classes, drug and alcohol education courses, and social/recreational activities with others seeking recovery. Another service that Adult & Teen Challenge of Texas offers is aftercare support following completion of the residential program. Adult & Teen Challenge of Texas also offers an internship program with hands-on training for graduates who want to give back by pursuing ministry with the organization.Sponsorship OpportunitiesAs a non-profit organization, Adult & Teen Challenge of Texas does not receive state funding and relies heavily on sponsors and donors. There are multiple ways that those looking to sponsor the mission can participate. One way you can sponsor the mission is by sponsoring a student either monthly for $35 or yearly for $420. This sponsorship provides the student with all the materials they may need to successfully complete the program and live a life of sobriety. Another way you can sponsor Adult & Teen Challenge of Texas is by sponsoring the yearly Come Alive Gala. Volunteer OpportunitiesAlthough they are a nationwide organization, Adult & Teen Challenge of Texas relies on volunteers to help those looking to escape addiction and reintegrate into society. As a faith-based organization helping people work through addiction.Other Ways to Help1)  In May, the organization is hosting a Come Alive Gala to support addiction recovery. The location and time of the event can be found on the official Come Alive Gala website.2)The Angelic Resale Shop accepts clothing, furniture, household goods, electronics, and appliance donations and resells them at a discounted price. 100% of the net proceeds from sales are used to provide Christ-centered addiction recovery services.Contact and InfoThe website address is teenchallengetx.org, and the Houston campuses website address is houstonmensrehab.com. On the site, you can find more information about the organization’s mission and ways to donate or get involved.Meet Houston Missions and the Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Paul H. Cannon is a partner in the firm. 

In this episode of Meet Houston Missions and the Simmons and Fletcher local missions podcast, we meet Megan Langham, the founder and president of Society Prosper. Society Prosper is a Katy, Texas mission, founded in 2020 for the purpose of breaking the cycle of child abuse and neglect. Society Prosper helps to provide funding and guidance so that children who are survivors of child abuse and neglect can get qualified therapy that enables them to cope with the abuse and overcome its effects. Society Prosper focuses on helping survivors break the cycle of child abuse. Society Prosper has a number of volunteer opportunities at their annual fundraisers, as well as their planning committees. They are in need of volunteers and ambassadors in order to get the word out about the organization and its goals. Some of their fundraising events that help raise money to go towards scholarships to help children get therapy include their Healing in Bloom fashion show and their Casino Night fundraisers. To learn more about Society Prosper, visit https://www.societyprosper.orgThe Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Paul H. Cannon is a partner in the firm.

On this episode of the Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, your host, Paul Cannon, talks with Andrea McClairne, the founder of JJ’s Home of Refuge 3:16. JJ’s Home of Refuge 3:16 was started in 2023 when Andera McClairne felt a calling from God to support, teach, and empower young women leaving the foster care system. The mission is based in the greater Houston area and provides assistance programs and support to young women leaving the foster care system and entering the world on their own. JJ’s Home of Refuge 3:16 aims to provide a safe place for young women to stay and learn valuable life skills so that they can learn how to successfully live independently without turning to darker professions. JJ’s Home of Refuge 3:16 offers mentorship, education, and life skills courses, counselors, and therapists to young women leaving foster care. Additionally, although they do not yet have a home, JJ’s Home of Refuge 3:16 hopes to build a home in the future where girls leaving foster care can turn to for guidance and support. JJ’s Home of Refuge 3:16 ServicesThe organization provides many services that put young women on a path to being successful in their newly independent lives. JJ’s Home of Refuge 3:16 provides therapists and counselors to young women leaving foster care because they know that living independently can be difficult, and they want to provide the girls with a safe space to take care of their mental health so that they don’t have to face them alone.Another service that JJ’s Home of Refuge 3:16 offers is life skills teachings and mentorship. Many of the young women leaving the foster care system are not prepared for life on their own yet. JJ’s Home of Refuge 3:16 meets with these young women to teach them basic survival skills, such as cooking, how to be successful in college, and budgeting. Additionally, JJ’s Home of Refuge 3:16 provides mentorship for young women learning how to be on their own.  JJ’s Home of Refuge 3:16 Future Goals JJ’s Home of Refuge 3:16 is currently searching for a home to provide for the young women coming out of foster care. This house would serve as a transitional home where the young women could have a safe place to stay and prepare for life independently. The organization’s goal is to have the young women stay in this home for about a year and a half to help them get to where they need to be mentally and emotionally and teach them basic life skills.Volunteer OpportunitiesAs a volunteer, you may help provide support and assistance to the young women leaving foster care by talking to them, helping them with classwork and studying, and teaching them basic life skills. Additionally, JJ’s Home of Refuge 3:16 needs volunteer therapists and counselors.Contact: The website address is jjshomeofrefuge.org. You are also welcome to call them at (832) 603-9145 or email [email protected]. The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Paul H. Cannon is a partner in the firm.

This episode of Meet Houston Missions features Bill Nash, the co-founder of Building Bridges of Hope. Building Bridges of Hope was founded 43 years ago after Bill’s son was miraculously healed from cancer. It is a music-driven mission that seeks to help children overcome difficult lifetime events. They have two primary mission events today—Champions Kids Camp and Texas Best Music Fest.Champions Kids CampBuilding Bridges of Hope’s main mission event still today is that they partner with the Carolina Creek Christian Camp near Huntsville to provide children who survive traumatic events such as serious car accidents, illnesses, or other personal losses with an opportunity to attend a camp with kids dealing with similar life events. This partnership has been ongoing for 23 years now. In the first year, Building Bridges of Hope took 30 children to camp. Champions Kids Camp today is a summer camp that runs from Sunday through Friday and involves over 200 children and volunteers. Kids get to enjoy fun and fellowship with other kids dealing with similar traumatic life events. The camp is for children ages 8-12, however, many kids return to participate as leaders in training from ages 13-16. At the camp, children get to participate in numerous outdoor activities such as:·        Ziplining·        Learning to fish·        Swimming in the pool and the lagoon·        Motorboating·        Playing basketballAfter each meal, the children meet in a group to sing songs and learn about Jesus. The camp takes place in July.How to Help Champions Kids CampBuilding Bridges of Hope relies on scholarships to allow the children to go to camp regardless of their financial situation. Additionally, in order to run Champions Kids Camp, volunteers are needed to fellowship with the campers, teach them activities such as fishing or sports, and provide a safe environment. If you wish to provide a sponsorship or volunteer, read more below or visit Championskidscamp.org.SponsorshipsEvery child who attends the camp costs $500.00. They attend via scholarships that are donated or supplied by grants. 40% of the children come from foster care. Building Bridges of Hope depends on individuals, churches, and businesses for sponsorships that determine how many children they can take to camp each year.VolunteersBuilding Bridges of Hope relies on volunteers to teach the kids skills and direct events at the camp.Texas Best Music FestTexas Best Music Fest is a festival put together by Building Bridges of Hope to raise money for scholarships and raise awareness of Champions Kids Camp. They bring together musicians from across the country to put on a concert annually in June at Moes Place in Katy, Texas. Visit TexasBMF.com for more information on attending or volunteering to help with this event.Golf Tournament FundraiserIn addition to the above, Building Bridges of Hopes has a second fundraiser on October 21st each year which is a golf tournament. The tournament is held at the River Bend Country Club. To volunteer, sponsor, or enter a team contact Building Bridges of Hope by visiting bbofhope.org.Meet Houston Missions is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C.  Host Paul H. Cannon is a partner at the firm.The video for this podcast can be seen at Meet Houston Missions: Building Bridges of Hope.

On this episode of Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, Paul Cannon talks with Quincy Collins, founder of Families Helping Families. In 2013, Quincy and some friends helped out one family within his church that was struggling at Thanksgiving. From this, a vision was born with the goal of feeding as many families in need as possible in the Greater Houston area. What started out as a few friends and genuine compassion for their fellow man has grown exponentially today into a full-blown non-profit organization that provides a worth of food to thousands of people in need each year in the week leading up to Thanksgiving. The goal for 2024 is to feed 3,000 families.What Families Helping Families ProvidesFamilies Helping Families Sort box provides families in need with 10 pounds of chicken, ground beef, hotdogs, and the makings for a turkey dinner. It amounts to one week of groceries for a family in need. Families are sourced through local school systems, city health services, and law enforcement, who identify the families in need. Each family is given a set time slot on the Saturday before Thanksgiving week in which to pick up their food at a set location. Any food not collected is given to alternate families and donated to Fort Bend Women’s Shelter.How They Do It Today – Volunteer PowerFamilies Helping Families has partnered with HEB and a team of volunteer professionals from various fields ranging from shipping to logistics. They arrange refrigeration trucks to deliver the food to three distribution locations on the morning of Friday before distribution on Saturday. The team, including Quincy, is 100% volunteer. In addition to this team, they rely on 300-plus volunteers each year consisting of individuals, corporate teams, and organizational teams to gather on Friday to unload, sort, and pack the food so it can be delivered to one of three distribution points in Alief, Stafford, and Richmond. On Saturday, those volunteers return to help coordinate the cars arriving for appointments and hand out the food. They fill 300 cars every 30 minutes.How You Can Be a Part of Families Helping FamiliesVolunteerFamilies Helping Families welcomes volunteers. It is a two-day commitment to get involved. If you have a group or organization, they will make sure your team is stationed together to work as a group. To volunteer, visit https://www.fhfhouston.com/ and click on their volunteer sign-up link. From there, you can follow the organization in Eventbrite and be notified when it is time to sign up.DonateIf you would like to donate as an individual or to participate as a corporate sponsor, visit the website. There are several levels of sponsorships and various types of recognition for your donation. Not only are the donations tax deductible, but 87% of all of the funds received go directly to purchasing groceries, and the other 13% goes to renting the equipment and organizing the event itself.For additional information, email them at [email protected] Helping Families is a 501©(3) non-profit organization. Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Host Paul H. Cannon is a partner in the firm. 

On Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, your host, Paul Cannon, talks with Nicole Davis, the executive director of Operation: Achieve Independence. Operation: Achieve Independence was started in 2017 when its founder, Tina James, felt a calling from God to create a non-profit organization intended to help young adults preparing to leave or who have already left the foster care system. The mission is based out of Spring, Texas, and serves the greater Houston area by providing programs and assistance services to those needing guidance while leaving or after leaving the foster care system. Operation: Achieve Independence strives to provide assistance to people leaving foster care while allowing them to achieve the independence they desire. Operation: Achieve Independence provides transitional living support, education and career preparation programs, life skills classes, and mentorship programs to individuals leaving foster care who need a little extra help adjusting to society. Operation: Achieve Independence is open to any individual leaving foster care or who has previously been a part of the foster care system.   Operation: Achieve Independence Programs One of the organization’s main programs is its education and career preparation program. In this program, Operation: Achieve Independence has volunteers go into high schools and work with youth aging out of foster care. Additionally, education and career preparation program representatives will visit local school districts and provide school faculty with a four-hour trauma-informed training course.  Operation: Achieve Independence’s second main program is its mentorship program. In their mentorship program, volunteer mentors are matched with a mentee leaving foster care.  Additional Services Operation: Achieve Independence also provides additional services such as transitional living support and life skills courses designed to assist youth transitioning out of foster care who may not have all the tools necessary to be successful on their own.  Volunteer OpportunitiesAs a volunteer, you might be part of the education and career preparation program where you will help youth leaving foster care learn about the benefits available to them, talk about their goals, and help set a plan for how to reach those goals. Volunteers may also serve as mentors for an individual leaving foster care.  Additionally, people can volunteer to provide transitional living assistance or teach life skills courses to youths leaving the foster care system. Other Ways to Help If you wish to help financially, you can donate from their website or participate in their hygiene drive or back-to-school drive. Additionally, you can enter a team in their annual skeet shoot or attend their annual Gala.Contact and Info The website address is https://www.oaicares.org, or you can call (281) 825-7295 or email [email protected]. Operation: Achieve Independence is a 501©(3) non-profit organization. All donations made are tax deductible as per the IRS guidelines.  Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Paul H. Cannon is a partner in the firm. 

This is a rerelease of the original video produced when Susan Leining, a/k/a Cookies for a Cause, came to the offices of Simmons and Fletcher to teach her cookie decorating classes as a way to raise money for Alzheimer’s research and awareness. Cookies for a Cause by Susan is a mission to raise money to fight Alzheimer’s and bring awareness to the community about this illness. Through baking cookies for events and teaching courses on cookie making and decorating, Cookies for a Cause by Susan makes activism and education both fun and delicious!Susan travels to businesses and offices who invite her and teaches cookie decorating secrets, allowing your staff to learn to do the decorating themselves. While teaching the class, she lectures about Alzheimer’s and how it has impacted her family. Courses start at 30 per person.Additionally, Susan takes orders to create cookies for events and celebrations.  Proceeds from her classes and her cookies go primarily to the Alzheimer’s Association, and she organizes some events for cancer research charities as well.Contact Informationhttps://www.facebook.com/CookiesforaCausebySusan/email: [email protected] Houston Missions is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C.

This episode of Meet Houston Missions features Ryan Kreipe, the Manager of Braes Interfaith Resale Store & IT Director for Braes Interfaith Ministries.  Braes Interfaith Ministries serves the needs of the southwest side of Houston providing food and clothing for less fortunate people as well as clothing for people transitioning from prison back to the workforce. They operate a food pantry at Willow Meadows Baptist Church as well as a Resale Shop on Post Oak, which serves two purposes: to clothe people in need and provide income to support the mission.Braes Interfaith Ministries was started by the Southwest Ministry Alliance over 35 years ago and is supported by 14 area churches and synagogues. It is in the Braeswood neighborhood of Houston.Donations Needed Braes Interfaith Ministries regularly needs donations of clothing, household goods, and monetary donations to support efforts to help people recover from disaster, fire, or loss. Monetary donations are always needed to support the mission as well.  They also accept donations at the Resale shop of household goods and clothes that can be sold.  For every $1.00 profit that Braes Interfaith Ministries generates, they are able to purchase $27.00 worth of food from the Houston Food Bank, which the ministry then distributes through the food pantry.Volunteer OpportunitiesVolunteers are always needed to sort, stock, unload, and/or deliver food and clothing between the food pantry, Houston Food Bank, and the resale shop.  To learn more about these opportunities, please visit the Braes Interfaith Ministries website at https://braesinterfaithministries.org/ or visit the resale shop website at https://www.braesresale.com.  You may also call Ryan at the shop at 713-723-3841 to coordinate a time to volunteer.LocationsThe Food Pantry is located at Willow Meadows Baptist Church, 4300 W Bellfort in Houston, Texas.Braes Interfaith Resale Shop is located at 10814 S Post Oak in Houston.Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Podcast are brought to you by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Host Paul H. Cannon is the Managing Partner.

This episode of The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast features Mark Brown, CEO of West Houston Assistance Ministries (WHAM). WHAM is a place of hope and respite for those in need. By providing responsive support through short-term assistance with food, rent, utilities, disaster relief, seasonal programs (eg. Thanksgiving and Christmas Meals), as well as access to education/employment resources, WHAM moves families from crisis to stability, and toward self-sufficiency, and away from crisis and homelessness.More Information About WHAMIn the fiscal year 2020, WHAM provided services to 115,857 individuals, compared to 42,000 served in 2019, demonstrating how disastrous the pandemic has been to the livelihoods of local families. Since March 2020, when WHAM jumped into action in response to COVID-19, WHAM has helped over 200,000 individuals, with over $1.7M, to prevent evictions and disconnections.  From its inception, WHAM has partnered with churches that contribute financially and refer their parishioners to WHAM for help. WHAM also collaborates with community partners like the Houston Food Bank, grocers, and restaurants that provide WHAM with food for the food pantry, as well as organizations and corporations that provide funds, drives, and volunteers. Locations SupportedWHAM primarily helps zip codes 77036, 77042, 77057, 77063, 77072, 77077, 77082, 77083, and 77099 with financial assistance for rent, mortgage, and utilities; however, they can help those in other Harris County, Fort Bend, and Montgomery County zip codes on a limited basis, depending on the types of grants available.WHAM Office LocationsWHAM administration offices, Resale Store (Second Blessing Resale Store), Client Services, and Food Pantry are located at 10501 Meadowglen Lane, Houston, TX  77042.  WHAM also has a Satellite Food Pantry at Church at the Cross, located at 3835 South Dairy Ashford, Houston, TX  77082.  Financial assistance and employment and job literacy assistance are also provided virtually and over the phone.WHAM BenefitsWHAM’s Annual Faith, Hope, and Love Benefit Luncheon is held in November. WHAM also holds two drive-thru Shred Days. The Chevron Houston Marathon’s Run for a Reason program benefits WHAM by allowing people to participate and fundraise for WHAM.  Runners can sign up and choose West Houston Assistance Ministries as their charity and fundraise--WHAM will pay for their registration.  Finally, there is the Spring Dash, a 5K/1K held anytime between April and June.Donor and Volunteer InformationMonetary donations can be made online at https://www.whamministries.org or by mailing a check to our address. However, WHAM also constantly needs donations of food and supplies for our food pantry to keep up with the great need we see every day at our doors. WHAM also needs donations of furniture, clothing, household goods, books, etc., for their resale store.WHAM  has a constant need for volunteers, especially in the food pantry, and during the 3x/week drive-thru food distributions (where WHAM feeds between 160 and 250 families at each). WHAM also needs volunteers in their Employment and Adult Literacy program, as well as interviewers to help vet clients who request financial assistance. Finally, WHAM always needs volunteers to work in the resale store and warehouse.Contact:Volunteer Coordinator, Ella Clark [email protected],or visit https://whamministries.org/volunteer

In this episode, we revisit Melinda Stephenson, the Executive Director of Clothed by Faith. Our original visit with her took place on November 19, 2021, when we were only doing Zoom episodes. We rereleased the episode in April of 2024 as a podcast and have since learned that Clothed by Faith has grown exponentially in the past 3 years as a mission that provides 1 week's worth of clothing to people in need.In this podcast, host Paul Cannon and Melinda discuss the growth of Clothed by Faith from 3 school closets to 20 and more in the works.  Additionally, the mission is reaching all the counties surrounding Harris County, including Fort Bend, Galveston, Brazoria, Chambers, and Montgomery Counties. In 2023, Clothed by Faith helped clothe over 24,000 people.Clothed by Faith serves schools of all grades as well as their families. In addition, they provide clothing to numerous other missions and agencies, including mental health agencies, non-profit missions, human trafficking shelters, homeless organizations, prison release programs, juvenile probation services, domestic violence shelters, and victim's assistance programs.To make donations, find out more about the needs, and sign up to give, volunteer, or receive assistance, please visit the website: https://www.clothedbyfaith.org/.  They are a 501c Charity, so all donations are tax-deductible.Meet Houston Missions is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. See more missions and/or learn how to get your Houston mission featured. 

Ron Peters, the Executive Director of Katy Responds, talks with us about the various disasters for which they have provided recovery assistance in this Episode of Meet Houston Missions. Katy Responds is a nonprofit organization that restores homes destroyed or damaged by disaster by seeking funding and then coordinating the work with local volunteers and staff.  They serve homeowners primarily in the greater Katy ISD area.Katy RespondsRecent events brought widespread flooding to the Katy, Texas area. Homeowners living in places that were not considered “in the flood plain” found themselves completely underwater as excessive amounts of water breached flood control dams and bayous. The extensive flooding from the storm left thousands of people with severely damaged homes that were not covered for hurricane, wind, and/or flood damage. As a result, a number of people were left without the means to repair the damage. Katy Responds was formed shortly after Hurricane Harvey to help identify and obtain funding through grants and private donors that can be used to repair Katy Area homes after disaster strikes. When a family in need is referred to Katy Responds after a disaster, the organization seeks and obtains the funding and then seeks to engage volunteers from area churches and private volunteers to do the labor required to bring the home back to a livable condition.Volunteer OpportunitiesKaty Responds needs volunteers as well as financial support in order to succeed in its mission to help its neighbors in the Katy Area. If you would like to be a part of Katy Responds or to donate, please visit KatyResponds.org. Individuals, church groups, organizations, and groups from private businesses are encouraged to sign up on the website to participate individually or as a part of a larger group.Contact Information:Katy RespondsKatyResponds.org22765 Westheimer Pkwy.Katy, TX. 77450281-305-8545Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Podcast are brought to you by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Host Paul H. Cannon is the Managing Partner.

In this episode of Meet Houston Missions, we meet Mark Martin, the Vice President of Community Engagement for Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star--an organization that aims to build relationships between mentors adults, and children in grades K through 12 that will empower the little brothers and sisters to reach their full potential in life. They do this by screening and training big brothers and sisters, matching them with little brothers and sisters with similar interests and/or goals, and placing them in one of three mentor programs that best suits their needs. HistoryBig Brothers Big Sisters was founded in 1904 by a court clerk who saw kids in the criminal system and decided there had to be a way to give them a positive influence to show them a better way. The organization grew beyond kids in the legal system to kids all over the United States with a need for mentoring in their lives.  In 1977, A merger with Big Sisters led to the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America that continues today and has local divisions across the United States.Big Brothers and Big Sisters Lone Star – Greater HoustonBig Brothers and Big Sisters Lone Star – Greater Houston came to Houston in the 1950s and has helped thousands of mentors and youth pair up.  The mentors provide a safe outlet for conversation, guidance, and friendship that for many last a lifetime.Opportunities to Get InvolvedThere are several fundraising events and volunteering opportunities for individuals and businesses to get involved. You can learn the full details of these events by visiting the website and selecting “Events” from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. Each of these events has sponsorship opportunities, fundraising opportunities, and the opportunity to participate either individually or as a sponsor team.  These include:Swing for the Kids Sake—An annual golf tournament to raise funds and awareness for Big Brother and Big Sisters Lone Star.Bowl for Kids Sake – A team bowling tournament where your private or corporate team raises funds and participates in a bowling tournament. Pickleball for Kids – For those into Pickleball, this is a great opportunity to build your team and compete at the extravagant Houstonian Club.Corn Hole for Kids – Another creative and fun fundraiser team opportunity.Each of the above events allows people to form teams and raise money through donations and sponsorships of at least $1,000.00. Those teams then meet and compete for a great time and a great cause.The Annual GalaIf you prefer to get dressed to the nines and celebrate as a way of raising support and awareness, An Evening for Potential is the event for you.  This annual Gala and afterparty is a great opportunity to get dressed up for a fancy dinner and a great cause.  Event Space RentalAs a unique way of raising funds, Big Brothers and Big Sisters Lone Star-Greater Houston also offers the use of its event space.  Boasting a comfortable 250-person seating space or 300 standing, this space is perfect for weddings, lectures, ceremonies, reunions, anniversaries, and other events. A full kitchen for catering and a balcony overlooking downtown Houston make this space perfect for any nice occasion.Contact:To learn more, call 713-860-8226 or visit:  https://bbbstx.org/greater-houston/. Mark Martin Vice President of Community Engagement  Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star - Greater Houston 1003 Washington Ave. Houston, TX. 77002 Email: Mmartin @bbbstx.orgThe Simmons and Fletcher Local Podcast is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. 

In this episode, Paul Talks to Amanda L. Payne, the Developmental Director for Walk MS.  Walk MS is one of the two main fundraising organizations for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.  The second one is the Texas MS150. Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., has been privileged to be a part of Walk MS Houston and the Texas MS 150 in several capacities, from entering teams, sponsoring teams, and sponsoring tents and booths at the events.The National MS SocietyThe National MS Society was born from a sister’s love in 1946 after Sylvia Lawry, whose brother Bernard suffered from MS, identified a desperate need for an organized effort to “encourage and finance research into the cause, treatment, and cure of multiple sclerosis.”  Today, the National MS Society has funded more breakthroughs in the treatment and understanding of MS than has been accomplished in any other neurological disease.The website also provides a connection for people living with MS to the resources and tools needed to live their best lives.  You can research doctors who treat MS as well as publications that provide valuable information on identifying, treating, and coping with MS.Walk MS Houston and Walk MS The WoodlandsThe Walk MS events are localized fundraiser walks to raise money for research and to raise awareness of MS. Volunteers to help with the walk are always welcome.  Teams are needed to sign up to participate in the walk.  Corporate sponsors are also needed to sponsor everything from individual tents and stations up to the entire event.  Sponsorship levels range from $2,000-$25,000. There is a Walk MS Houston and a Walk MS The Woodlands that take place around the greater Houston area which occurs in March. Texas MS 150The Texas MS 150 is an annual bike ride event that starts in Austin and goes to a campsite in La Grange for the biggest Bike Ride Party event in the United States. The Ride continues the next day to the finish line in College Station. (Riders may also choose to ride directly from their homes to La Grange.) Volunteers to assist at the water and food tents and other stations are needed as well as corporate sponsors. Contact InformationThe National Multiple Sclerosis Society can be contacted at the following:1050 N. Post Oak Rd. Ste. 240Houston, TX 770551-800-344-4867www.nationalMSsociety.orgMeet Houston Missions is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Host Paul H. Cannon is a partner in the firm.

In this episode of Meet Houston Missions, we meet with Shauna Huffington, the Campaign Development Director for the Texas Gulf Coast Region of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Leukemia Society was founded in 1949 by the parent of Robbie Roesler de Villiers, a young man who was taken by Leukemia in 1944 at the age of 16. It was later renamed the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or LLS.Today, LLS is dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other blood cancers.  The organization funds millions of dollars in research and provides patient services ranging from filing insurance claims to finding doctors.  Helping Patients and Their FamiliesFor those who have been diagnosed with blood cancer, LLS provides a hotline staffed with masters-level oncology nurses and translators speaking multiple languages.  By calling 800-955-4572, patients and their families can access a wealth of patient resources including, doctor referrals, educational resources, mentors, and assistance with appeals.ResearchSince 1949, LLS has provided over 1.3 billion dollars to researchers studying blood cancers. Currently, there are 11 researchers funded in Houston hospitals, including Baylor & UT, for a total of 12 million in grants.  The LLS also spearheads the Children’s Initiative, which is a 100-million-dollar worldwide initiative that aims to develop cures for childhood cancer. Since the organization’s inception, the survival rate of childhood cancer for children under the age of 15 has gone from a 3% survival rate to a 90% survival rate.Fundraisers:LLS hosts two major fundraisers.  One is in the spring, and the other in the fall. These fundraisers rely on teams of individuals as well as private and corporate sponsors. The spring event is The Big Climb.  Participants climb up 50 flights of stairs in Downtown Houston to raise money and awareness.  You can learn more or sign up here: https://pages.lls.org/bigclimb/txg/bigclimbhou22The fall event in Houston is their big event, which has drawn more than 5000 people at past events. This is their Light the Night event, where people gather and walk at night with color-coded balloons that signify supporters, survivors, and victims of blood cancers. At the end, there is a fireworks show. Learn about  Light The Night here: https://www.lightthenight.org/events/houston.GalasIn addition to the above fundraisers, their Galas include Man/Woman of the Year and Students of the Year. These involve a secret fundraising competition that goes on during the year, and winners are then revealed at their Gala.Volunteers and DonorsVolunteers are needed for each of the events described above.  Additionally, mentors—people who have survived blood cancer—are always needed to speak to people currently walking the walk. You can contact Information Services at 800-955-4572 to get more information on volunteering. Anyone wishing to donate outside of participating in the above events can also call the Information Services number to learn more or visit LLS.org.The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast is brought to you by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C.  Founding partner  Keith M. Fletcher passed away in 2019 due to Lymphoma. This disease affects the lives of many.

In Episode 1 of Meet Houston Missions, we hear from Julie Malin, the South Texas Director for Heroes for Children.  Heroes for Children is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization that advocates for and provides financial and social assistance to families with children (0-22 years of age) battling cancer.  Since 2004, Heroes for Children has provided $6.5 million to over 6,600 Texas families in need through our financial and social assistance programs. There is no other organization that provides direct and immediate assistance to families with such ease when it comes to restoring normalcy and bringing comfort through each family’s journey.Heroes for Children HistoryIn October 2004, Larissa Linton (Taylor’s mom) and Jenny Lawson (Allie’s mom) met soon after the death of Jenny’s daughter Allie. The need for a more comprehensive organization became evident to Co-Founders Larissa and Jenny after they recounted not only the devastating effects of childhood cancer during their daughters’ treatments but also the blessings they each received from their community. Unfortunately, they each saw many other families struggling without the aid and care of others. Families were losing their homes, having their electricity shut off, and struggling to make everyday payments. It was through the desire of these two moms to serve other families battling childhood cancer that Heroes for Children was formed.Events & Fundraisers:Heroes for Children hosts several different fundraisers per year all around the state of Texas, as well as a support event for families of children experiencing childhood cancer. Events include a Heroes & Handbag event, Ladies’ Tennis Tournament, Christmas Event, and the Texas Hold’em Tournament.In the Heroes and Handbags Event, luxury handbags are donated by makers and businesses and then auctioned off to raise money. Wine and snacks are served to make it a fun event for all. In the Tennis Tournaments, teams enter and compete to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer.  The Texas Holdem Tournament is an evening of card-playing fun with a casino night, auction, dinner, and drinks.  Events are held at different times in different cities, including Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio. Visit Events to learn more about the events, dates, and times in your city.Contact:Julie Malinheroesforchildren.orgMeet Houston Missions is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Host Paul H. Cannon is a partner in the firm.

On Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, your host, Paul Cannon, talks with Bob Patton, the executive director of Fulshear Outreach and Development Corporation D/B/A Family Hope Fulshear. Family Hope Fulshear started in 2014 when a group of pastors and community leaders came together to address the need for family services in the Fulshear-Simonton areas.    Family Hope Fulshear provides five main types of services, food, furniture, education, assistance, and events, to people who are seeking aid during difficult times. Family Hope Fulshear ProjectsOne of their biggest services is the food pantry and food fairs they host at multiple churches. Their food pantry is located off Fry Road and 1463 and helps feed about 200 families a month. The food pantry is open Monday through Thursday from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. Moreover, Family Hope Fulshear has three locations: Parkway Fellowship, Saint Faustina Catholic Church, and the Knights of Columbus Hall, where they run food fairs once a month that help feed over 1,000 families. Additionally, Family Hope Fulshear runs special events throughout the year to supply various necessities to their community. One event they host is a Back-to-School event where they collect pairs of shoes for children who either do not have any shoes or are wearing old, beat-up shoes to wear for school. Last year, Family Hope Fulshear collected 1,266 pairs of shoes to give to children in need. Another event Family Hope Fulshear runs is the Hope Fair, which brings in businesses and presenters who are looking to hire immigrants seeking jobs. This year, Family Hope Fulshear is holding an event called the Bean-a-Thon--an event where volunteers package bags of rice and beans to give to families in need.Additional ServicesFamily Hope Fulshear also provides services such as education and relief aid for those in need in the case of a disaster (storm or serious car accident). The organization holds classes for cooking, parenting, finances, and other courses for people seeking to learn life necessities. Additionally, the organization helps sign up immigrants for English courses at the Houston Community College so they can become contributing members in the United States. Volunteer OpportunitiesFamily Hope Fulshear typically needs about 100 or more volunteers a month. With only five part-time staff members, Family Hope Fulshear relies heavily on volunteers from the community to package beans and rice, run the front desk at the main office, collect groceries, and run events. Some events, such as the food fairs, need around 100 volunteers each in order to ensure everything gets done in time to hand out the groceries to people. Since the organization is always hosting new events, it is a great place to look into if you are a high school or college student who needs volunteer hours for a club. Many of the volunteers at Family Hope Fulshear are kids looking to meet volunteer hour requirements for NHS, NCL, FCA, and Boy Scouts. If you are interested in volunteering, you can reach out on the Family Hope Fulshear website or call their office phone. Financial NeedsIn order to help as many people and families as possible, Family Hope Fulshear needs donations and support. Last year, they spent about $50,000 a month ($600,000 total) on groceries for people in need. While that may seem like a lot, that budget means that the 1,000 families they help each month only receive about $50 worth of groceries to use. Contact and Info  (832)-332-5163https://[email protected].  

On this episode of Meet Houston Missions and the Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, Bobbie Mark, the Executive Director of Redeemed Ministries, discusses how they have helped over 150 women escape from the bonds of human trafficking. Since 2010, Redeemed Ministries has operated one of the longest-running safe houses for victims of human trafficking in the United States. They work with rescues directly to provide shelter for women ages 18 and older seeking to escape the life of sex trafficking and labor trafficking. HistoryIn 2005, Bobbie Mark and her husband began doing outreach to women in the commercial sex industry. In 2010, they saw the need for safe houses and opened the Sparrow House, an 8-bedroom home in Harris County, with the goals of giving survivors a safe place to receive education, empowerment, and healing as well as be introduced to Jesus Christ. The Program Redeemed Ministries has enjoyed success like few other rescues in that their recidivism rate is only 25%, whereas the national rate is around 80%. They do this by employing a program that not only educates and empowers survivors but also rewards survivors for staying longer. The first year is largely an education and rehabilitation phase where they help them see themselves as a valued life. After a year, they are given the opportunity to work outside the rescue while still living there rent-free. When they make it to 18 months, the rescue will match up to $1500.00 to help them purchase a car. Graduates who stay the full 2 years have an extremely high rate of escaping the life forever. Volunteer NeedsRedeemed Ministries has 12 regular team members. Everything they do requires volunteer help. Teachers and mentors are needed to help the survivors develop life and employment skills. Volunteers to help upkeep the house and the clothing boutique where survivors can obtain clothes. Additionally, the property is located in Northwest Harris County, where they have an 8-bedroom home that sits on some fenced-in property. Volunteers are needed to maintain the property and build a garden.  In addition to these opportunities, if you would like to volunteer to help with the fundraiser events, opportunities are posted on their website here: https://www.redeemedtx.org/new-page-2.Donations & Fundraising OpportunitiesIn March, they hold their annual Golf Fundraiser, Golf for Good, at The Woodlands Country Club. You can join a team, sponsor, or volunteer to help set up. Also, in March, Redeemed Ministries will host Just Ride for a Just Cause, a cycling event in West Houston to raise funds. Redeemed Ministries also hosts an annual GALA to raise money and awareness of the human trafficking problem. Direct monetary and in-kind donations are also accepted. They can always use toiletries, laundry supplies, and basic needs items. Contact: Volunteer Opportunities: [email protected] Redeemed Ministries4008 Louetta Rd., Ste. 289Spring, TX 77388(832) 447-4130https://www.redeemedtx.org/Meet Houston Missions is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C.    

On Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, your host, Paul Cannon, talks with Allison Meier Madrigal, the founder and CEO of Rescue America. Rescue America started as Rescue Houston in 2014 and, in 2019, experienced such an outpouring of nationwide need for its services that it rebranded as Rescue America.  They are now based out of Denver, Colorado, but their humble beginnings as a vision of Allison to help human trafficking victims escape the lifestyle started right here in Houston, and its roots remain with an abundance of opportunity for people to get involved and truly make a difference in the lives of human trafficking victims who are being exploited across the entire United States.Rescue America is responsible for the 24/7 nationwide human trafficking hotline 833-599-FREE, as well as numerous outreach hubs that proactively reach out to pluck human trafficking victims from their captors.Rescue America Programs & ServicesWhen a victim calls the Rescue America hotline, this sets into motion a process aimed at rescuing that victim when they are ready to escape. The victim is comforted and educated about how they are being victimized, yet there is still hope. When the victim is truly ready to escape the lifestyle, Rescue America makes the arrangements to send an Uber and remove them from their present situation. The victim is provided with a hotel, food, and necessities until a more permanent human trafficking shelter can be coordinated for them to be taken to so they can start the journey toward exiting the lifestyle and healing.In order to encourage the victims to call the hotline, Rescue America scans the internet for ads promoting the sale (prostitution) of the victims and compiles the numbers. They are then delivered to Outreach Hubs run by volunteers across the nation who call and follow up on the leads to give the victims a message of hope and an opportunity to escape.Volunteer Opportunities  Volunteers for both the hotline and the outreach hubs are needed, as well as funding. Many of the hotline workers are full-time staff. The Hub is entirely volunteer-based and fielded over 2000 calls last year, resulting in 225 people being rescued from slavery in America. If you are interested in volunteering, you can learn more on the website. Volunteers can either join existing hubs or create new ones. The typical hub gathers one day a month for 2 hours to make the phone calls and to pray for the victims. You can choose to simply be a prayer team member if you prefer.  Men and women alike are needed for the hubs. In fact, there is a better response to men than women calling. Financial NeedsRescue Houston is greatly in need of private funding and support. You can also visit the website to donate towards the cost of Uber rides, food, hotel rooms, and other necessities that are required in order to serve the survivors, as well as for the cost of full-time call takers on the hotline.Contact & InfoThe website address is https://rescueamerica.ngo/.  On the site, you can find out more information on how to sign up to volunteer or how to create a hub. For security reasons, background checks are required on all volunteers. You can also email them at [email protected] or by calling 888-977-8001.Rescue America is a 501©(3) non-profit organization. All donations made are tax deductible as per the IRS guidelines.Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Your host, Paul H. Cannon is a partner in the firm.

Today's guest on Meet Houston Missions & The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast is Lea Byrd, the Mobilization Manager, for The Landing. The Landing is an organization dedicated to “walking alongside of victims of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation.” They are located on Bissonnett Street in Houston, Texas in an area where human trafficking is a known problem.Drop in CenterThe Landing has three main programs to help fight the human trafficking epidemic in Houston. The primary program is their daily open Drop-in Center located on Bissonnet where people trapped in the life can drop in for a meal, clothing, and necessities. In addition to providing for basic needs, The Landing provides a safe space for people trying to escape the life or empower themselves to overcome it.The Landing serves as a resource to help human trafficking victims and sex trade workers get an education, proper identification, find housing, prepare for careers, and ultimately change their lives. The Landing offers a multi-week program to help them prepare themselves for work which includes a graduation, mock job interview, and work attire. They also provide case managers to help them overcome challenges and succeed.Youth AdvocacyAs part of their program, the Landing provides advocacy for at-risk youth and youth rescued from the human trafficking lifestyle. This includes sending advocates to the police station or hospital to provide the victims with their options on how to change their lives.OutreachAnother service that The Landing offers is Outreach. With their location in an area of Houston where sex trafficking is very active, The Landing trains volunteers to send out into the community to raise awareness that they are there to help. In fact, Lea Byrd began her journey with The Landing as a volunteer doing outreach three years ago and is now the Mobilization Manager—in charge of far more than just the volunteer teams.Volunteer OpportunitiesThe Landing has about 20 employees and relies heavily on volunteers for their daily Drop-in Center and their Outreach program. If you want to get involved as an outreach person or something more low-key like hanging out or serving meals at the Drop-in Center, they can use your help. To volunteer, visit the website at: https://thelanding.org/ or call them at 713-766-1111. They offer regular training for outreach. They also invite groups of 5 to come to provide and serve meals during the day for group opportunities.Giving OpportunitiesThere are many ways that you can give to The Landing including their Amazon wish list, donating at their Share the Love collection sites, donating to their events like Back to School, Thanksgiving Dinner, and Christmas wish lists.  All of these opportunities can be discovered on their website or by signing up for their prayer text and newsletter on the website. Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Podcast are brought to you by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Host Paul H. Cannon is the Managing Partner.

In this episode of Meet Houston Missions & The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, meet Briana McCulloch, Executive Director of the Kailee Mills Foundation. The Kailee Mills Foundation was formed in 2017 to spread awareness of the importance of always wearing your seatbelt while riding in a vehicle at any speed to any place since you never know when a car accident might occur. The Kailee Mills Foundation is based in Houston, Texas but they have evolved into a national campaign acting as the spokespersons for the national Clicket or Ticket campaign.BackgroundKailee Mills, at the age of 16 was riding as a rear passenger in a vehicle on her way to a neighborhood Halloween Party.  She was only about 400 yards from her home when she decided to take off her seatbelt and slide over to take a quick Selfe with her friend. She had every intention of putting the seatbelt right back on as she always wore it.  But fate would play out differently on this tragic day when the driver veered off the road going at a slow speed around a sharp curve. The car rolled. Kailee was tossed out of the vehicle. All other occupants were belted and walked away with only minor physical injuries. Kailee Mills was killed in the tragic accident. Kailee’s family and friends realized that the best way to keep Kailee’s memory alive was to spread the word about the importance of always wearing your seatbelt. The mission was born.AdvocacyThe Kailee Mills Foundation leaders regularly appear at schools to talk to kids about the importance of wearing a seatbelt at all times. They have created an educational program that can be taught in the schools as well as online that they use to teach with. Additionally, they provide family assistance to families who have lost a loved one in an accident due to seatbelt non-use.  The Kailee Mills Foundation further provides student scholarships to students active in promoting seatbelt use and awareness.Opportunities to Get InvolvedThe Kailee Mills Foundation raises funds for its awareness campaigns and educational programs through a number of events that allow companies to create sponsorships and individuals to come together as teams and compete in fun events for a great cause. To sign up to volunteer, compete as a team, or be a sponsor, visit https://www.kaileemillsfoundation.org/. EventsThe Kailee Mills Foundation hosts three separate events including a Purse Bingo event, a golf tournament, and a Repelling event. The Galentine’s Purse Bingo is held near Valentine and gives people a chance to win designer purses while playing bingo for a cause. The Annual Drive to Save Lives Golf Tournament is held in Kingwood in May. Lastly, the new event they are introducing this year is the Kailee Mills Over the Edge Rappelling event where you can rappel down the side of an office building in Downtown Houston! (Or you can just choose to sponsor it and watch others.)Contact:The best way to reach out to the Kailee Mills Foundation is to contact them through the website or via email at [email protected]. Their mailing address is:25003 Pitkin Road, Suite C100 Spring, TX 77386Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Podcast are brought to you by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Host Paul H. Cannon is the Managing Partner.

In this episode of Meet Houston Missions & The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, hear from Barry Hart, the Executive Director of Tomball Emergency Assistance Ministries, a/k/a T.E.A.M. Mr. Hart tells us how T.E.A.M. partners with local businesses to serve low income, individuals and families that live in the Tomball area or are members at T.E.A.M. sponsor churches.Missions ProjectsT.E.A.M. operates a food pantry and also coordinates food delivery for elderly and disabled qualifying persons in need. They fill over 3300 grocery orders each year. In addition, they operate a resale shop at the Main Street location in Tomball which helps to fund the food pantry. They also offer a jobs ministry to help people find jobs and rebuild their lives.Volunteer & Giving OpportunitiesT.E.A.M is a large mission operation requiring workers a the food pantry and resale shop as well as volunteer drivers, packers, and stockers. In addition to your time, financial contributions and donations for resale items can be made. Additionally, you can participate in giving by their shopping rewards program: https://teamtomball.com/shopping-rewards/.Location & Contact:T.E.A.M. is located at 300 West Main Street, in Tomball, TX 77375. Volunteer information can be found on the website at https://teamtomball.com/volunteer/ You can also get more information on volunteering by emailing [email protected] Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C.  Host Paul H. Cannon is a partner at the firm. Visit https://www.simmonsandfletcher.com to learn more.

In this episode of the Meet Houston Missions Podcast, we talk to Dr. Monique Williams, the Chief Advancement Office of Bread of Life, Inc.  Bread of Life, Inc. has been operating as a mission to help feed and rehabilitate Houston’s homeless for over three decades. They operate in conjunction with a sister mission, Tominos, that provides housing in 5 different residences for homeless persons.BackgroundThe Bread of Life was started 31 years ago when St John’s United Methodist Church in downtown Houston began feeding and providing assistance to the homeless of Houston. They quickly recognized that the need was greater than could be handled as a side role, and the Bread of Life 501c was formed.Bread of Life NowWhat started as a mission to feed has grown into a comprehensive organization dedicated to not just feeding the homeless but also helping them gain the skills and education they need to escape the cycle of homelessness. Bread of Life today provides education, training toward certificates, food, community outreach, and education via a radio broadcast on 102.5.Educational OpportunitiesIn addition to providing basic education such as life skills and working towards a GED, Bread of Life has several skilled certifications for which they provide training. These include a Phlebotomist Certification and a CISCO computer certification, thanks to strategic partnerships.Volunteer Needs and DonationsBread of Life has many volunteer opportunities that range from working in the warehouse to prepare food boxes of which hundreds are delivered to the community, drivers to deliver the food, people involved in all levels of education, and other opportunities which can be found on their website: www.breadoflifeinc.com. Financial contributions may also be made via the website. Donations of canned goods are also accepted at their warehouse located at 2019 Crawford, Houston, Texas.  However, with all they have going on, I would recommend you contact them first via the website and schedule a good drop-off time.Meet Houston Missions is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C..  Host Paul H. Cannon is a partner at the firm.

Hear from Lisa Modglin, the Administrative Manager of Mesa Outreach, as Host Paul H. Cannon interviews her about the various programs Mesa Outreach provides to less fortunate families in Bear Creek and the surrounding zip codes. They are located on the campus of Bear Creek United Methodist Church and, like many missions, were born from the church but grew to the point of becoming a separate mission.Missions & Volunteer OpportunitiesMesa Outreach is a mission that simply cannot operate without its volunteers. They come from local churches, businesses, organizations, and individuals who have the heart to serve.  Last year, they had over 820 volunteers on their various missions. They can provide individual or group volunteering opportunities and documentation for service organization requirements.Food Bank PartnershipMesa Outreach partners with the Houston Food Bank to supply non-perishables, frozen meats, and produce to folks with emergency needs through their local food pantry. They serve approximately 600 families a month. Help is always welcome here. They also assist in Food Bank programs such as Share the Table.Childrens Scholastic ProgramsBooks to Kids is a program operated by Mesa Outreach that encourages young children to read by providing them with books of their own. Stuff the Bus is an annual drive by Mesa to provide school supplies to the underprivileged kids in the area. Additionally, Mesa provides 4-year college scholarships to some lucky kids in need each year.Location & ContactTo contact Mesa Outreach, please send an email to [email protected] or visit the website mesa-outreach.org for more information.Mailing address:MESA-OUTREACH, INC.P.O. Box 841075Houston, TX 77284-1075Physical address:Bear Creek United Methodist Church16000 Rippling Water DriveHouston, TX 77084Meet Houston Missions and the Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast are produced by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., a group of Christian personal injury attorneys located in Houston, Texas, who serve accident victims recovering from the negligent actions of others.

 On this episode of Meet Houston Missions & The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, meet Victor Hay, the Director of Magnificat Houses. Magnificat Houses began in 1968 with one woman dedicating one hose to provide shelter, food, and support for women on the streets of Houston with mental health issues who had nowhere to go. Today,  there are 15 houses that house 5-10 adult men and women with mental health care needs per house who would otherwise be homeless. Magnificat Houses provides food, shelter, mental health care access, vocational training, and so much more to people who have nowhere else to go. Volunteer OpportunitiesHouse SponsorsMagnificat Houses have 15 homes that all require maintenance and upkeep, from basic yard care to remodeling and construction work. Individuals or companies wishing to adopt a home are invited to reach out. Most of the homes are purchased in need of repair and fixed up to make them habitable, so anyone with home construction and remodeling skills is highly encouraged to volunteer.Feeding the HomelessMagnificat Houses operates the Loaves of Fishes Soup Kitchen where they provide 300-400 meals Tuesday through Sunday to Houston’s homeless. The Soup Kitchen is located at the 2009 Congress and runs on the love of volunteers who give their time to serve.St. Joseph ClubhouseThe St. Joseph Clubhouse is located at 3307 Austin St. It is the only mental health-accredited clubhouse in the entire Houston area. They provide daily activities, support, and services to people in need of long-term mental care. Teachers of life skills and vocational skills are always needed. Guests can actually gain help working towards earning their GED here.The Anawim Thrift StoreAt 2102 Common Street, Magnificat Houses operates a thrift store. Volunteer opportunities and donations are always available.ContactIf you are interested in volunteering or assisting, please visit the website: https://mhihouston.org/. For Soup Kitchen volunteering, you can also reach out to Volunteer Coordinator Shun Johnson at 713-529-4231 to discuss how to get yourself or your organization involved.Magnificat Houses, Inc. is a faith-based, non-profit, charitable 501(c)(3) organization, in adherence with the Federal Internal Revenue Code and chartered by the State of Texas in 1968. Our EIN is 23-7003471.Meet Houston Missions is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C.  Host Paul H. Cannon is a partner at the firm.

In this episode, Paul H. Cannon talks with The President of Katy Cares, Dr. Dawid J. Pieterse, Th.D., M.M., A.P., Lt. Col.. Katy Cares is a Christian Faith-based mission that provides mentoring, counseling, coaching training programs as well as other essential support services to single-parent families that have been disrupted by unexpected, traumatic, and life-changing events ranging from abuse issues to traumatic car accidents. Many of the people they help come from abusive relationships and are looking to rebuild their lives after escaping the danger.Katy Cares is a non-profit that was founded in 2016 to serve the Katy Area. It has since expanded to Serve Harris, Waller, and Fort Bend Counties.Additional ServicesIf you are a single mother coming from an abusive or otherwise disruptive situation, please feel free to call Katy Cares at 832-517-1636 or email Dr. Pieterse at [email protected]. Ready Set Go is a nine-module parenting class aimed at providing counseling and teaching skills for healthy relationships.The Safari Adventure is a social skills development class for children coming from troubled single-parent families. Teens may continue on in the Grow Through Life program which has four modules of teaching.Giving & Volunteer OpportunitiesMost of the assistance provided by Katy Cares requires trained professionals. However, there are fundraisers that volunteers may be able to assist in as well as participation in the events themselves.  Giving Hope GalaThe Giving Hope Gala is an annual event put on in November to raise money for the families they support. Information on how to get involved can be found on their website.ContactThe business address is 6725 South Fry Road, Ste. 700-507, Katy Texas 77494. However, the meetings and counseling take place through local churches and other undisclosed organizations in order to provide for the safety of the women and families. On the Web, you can follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Katycareshome or visit their website for more information: https://katycares.org/.

In This episode of Meet Houston Missions and the Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, we meet Lynda Dierker, the Executive Director of Cy-Hope. Cy-Hope serves as a catalyst to bring needs and solutions together for at-risk children.  Services provided include:Providing food to underprivileged children in the Cy-Fair area.Operating after-school centers (Hope Centers) in low-income areas.Offering counseling and play therapy to all children, individuals, and families at Cy-Hope Counseling.Helping underprivileged high school students succeed by assisting with Dual Credit, Advanced Placement, and Certification fees.Giving underserved children an opportunity to experience summer fun at Camp Lemonade.Encouraging students through the magic of music by offering band camp, sponsoring a 5th-grade choral festival, and providing private instruction to underserved students.Providing baseball instruction in a family-friendly, positive environment through Dierker’s Champs.Providing skills for life in select secondary schools through the Ambassadors of Compassion mentoring program.Volunteer Opportunities & DonationsCy-Hope operates several mission-oriented services to serve the local community. These include:Hope Chest Resale Market is located at 12015 Barker Cypress Road.  (Contact Amy Vern, [email protected]) and Hope Chest Katy is located at 6545 Stockdick School Rd Katy 77449. (Contact [email protected].)  The Hope Chest needs groups to help with projects at the resale market and individuals to help on a consistent basis. Backpack Feeding Program (Contact: [email protected].) This program requires volunteers to help with loading vehicles or driving food donations to CFISD schools on a weekly basis during the day during the school year. The Hope Centers (Contact: [email protected].) Hope Centers are located at Longhorn Mobile Home Community, Trails of Windfern Apartments, Pointe at Steeplechase Apartments, and The Enclave at Copperfield. A new Hope Center is planned for the Waller area soon. The Hope Centers provide after-school activities and are open from 4:30-6:30 PM on weeknights. Volunteers are needed to assist and/or teach crafts.FundraisersCy-Hope holds four main annual fundraisers to raise financial support for their mission.  These include: The Cy-Hope Clay Shoot at Westside Sporting Grounds in April.Cypress Market @ Cy-Hope in April.Larry Dierker Celebrity Golf Shootout at Blackhorse Golf Course in November.Gala & Auction in November.In December, they have a Christmas Tree Lighting event to bring the community together, which has lots of fun things for the family, from cookie decorating to a visit from Santa himself.Cy-Hope is located at 12715-Telge Rd., Cypress, TX 77429.  To inquire about volunteer opportunities or obtain more information, please call 713-466-HOPE or visit https://www.cy-hope.org/.Meet Houston Missions is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C.  Host Paul H. Cannon is a partner at the firm.

In this episode of the Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, Host Paul H. Cannon talks to Diana Willetts, the Katy Area Representative for Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).  There are several area representatives and numerous opportunities for parents to get involved as sponsors and students to get involved in Bible Studies.About the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)FCA is an organization designed to help unite athletes’ passion for sports with their passion for Christ. Students hold Bible study meetings in “Huddles.”  Each Huddle has student leaders, a parent/adult sponsor, and a teacher sponsor. Members are encouraged and encourage one another to live out Biblical principles both within the Huddle and beyond. The organization encourages faith in action through volunteering and other group activities.OpportunitiesIf you or your child’s school does not have FCA, you can apply for training on how to become a parent sponsor and how to introduce FCA to your school.  Visit www.fca.org/get-involved to learn more about who to contact in your area to join or create a Huddle.Meet Houston Missions and the Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast are presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. are a group of Christian Trial Lawyers who give back to the community by promoting local missions free of charge. Paul H. Cannon is the firm's managing partner. Support the FCA: https://my.fca.org/dianawilletts 

In this episode of Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Local Missions Podcast, Ruhamah Rylander, the Founder and Executive Director of Keturah’s Haven, and her husband and cofounder David, tell our attorney Paul Cannon about their Nonprofit, which focuses on providing housing for homeless pregnant women. Keturah’s Haven provides a safe place to live for homeless young women who have come from difficult backgrounds and upbringings to give them an opportunity to have their babies in a safe environment and then recover and get back on their feet. They are largely a second chance facility for people caught up in the world of drugs, prostitution, human trafficking, and abusive relationships. Residents are given the opportunity to learn life and work skills so that when they leave, they do not have to return to their former lives. Volunteers with the ability to teach various practical skills are needed.  To learn more about these opportunities, please sign up for their newsletter via the website: https://keturahshaven.org.Fundraising OpportunitiesEvery February, Keturah’s Haven holds its annual Fundraiser Gala, Auction, and Dinner. In October, they also hold an annual games night fundraiser, which will feature Bingo this year. Location & ContactKeturah’s Haven is located on the property of Faith West Christian School Academy in Katy, Texas. The mailing address is P.O. Box 5261, Katy, TX 77491. They can be reached by calling 832-437-8529. Website: https://keturahshaven.org/.Meet Houston Missions and the Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast are presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Paul H. Cannon is the Managing Partner at the firm.

In this episode of Meet Houston Missions and the Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, Host Paul H. Cannon talks to Sara Struwe, the CEO of the Spina Bifida Association. The Spina Bifida Association is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of people who suffer from Spina Bifida. Their goal is to improve their lives by providing resources and actively educating expectant parents, teachers, doctors, and the public about the effects of this condition and how to improve the lives of those born with it.Spina Bifida is an incurable condition that may affect a person’s mobility and ability to care for themselves throughout their lives.Presently, there are 133 pediatric clinics that provide a variety of doctors who are required to treat the condition. However, once a person is an adult, there are fewer doctors who really know how to treat the condition and make patients’ lives easier. Volunteers are needed to assist with this educational and training process. Fund Raising OpportunitiesThe first annual Houston Spina Bifida Walk-n-Roll takes place November 4th, 2023, at James Driver Park, 10918 Bentley St, Houston, TX 77093, at 10:00 a.m.  Walking teams and sponsors can learn more about how to become a part of this event by visiting the website: https://www.spinabifidaassociation.org/. Email: [email protected] Houston Missions and the Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast are presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Paul H. Cannon is the Managing Partner at the firm. 

On this episode of Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, we hear from Arden Stone, the CEO and Co-founder of Three Graces Texas. Three Graces Texas is a nonprofit organization aimed at improving the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by building strong foundations through education, corporate accountability, and workforce diversity. The goal of Three Graces is to work with K-12 school programs, companies, universities, career training facilities, and people with IDD to eliminate the negative stigma and discrimination of people with IDD in our communities. Three Graces Texas strives to accomplish its goals Through the following 3 programs: a K12 Inclusion Certification Program, an Inclusive Scholarship Program, and a Corporate Connections program.Volunteer & Fundraising OpportunitiesThree Graces Texas holds a One Pot Cook-off and a Golf Tournament Fundraiser in order to raise money to supplement the various grants and donations they receive. Three Graces has a great need for volunteers to set up and be involved with partner schools and corporations. They also utilize volunteers for fundraising and grant writing.  Additionally, volunteers are needed to fill current board positions, advocate in the community, and assist with fundraiser events.ContactIf you want to get involved or get your school or corporation involved, visit Three Graces online at www.three-graces.org.  Meet Houston Missions is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. See more missions and/or learn how to get your Houston mission featured by visiting: https://www.simmonsandfletcher.com/meet-houston-missions/

Amber Sharp of The Haven tells Paul Cannon about their mission to help female child survivors of institutionalized sexual abuse,  human trafficking, and sexual exploitation recover in this episode of Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast. The goal of The Haven is to empower survivors to restore their self-identity and sense of self-worth. Originally known as The Home of Hope, The Haven is a Christ-centered project that has been in the making since the early 2000s. It currently houses four girls for 9-12 months at a time. It has helped 24 girls since September of 2020.Girls are referred by individuals and institutions recognizing the need for help.Power Through RestorationThe Haven does not just provide food and shelter. Residents of The Haven receive group therapy, individualized therapy, and equine therapy. They are provided access to medical care, education, and spiritual health counseling as well. In addition to this, they are prepared to transition back into the outside world in a safe place. The Haven requires 15 full-time employees to care for the girls on a 24-7 basis. Adding additional staffing could give them the ability to house 6-8 girls.Volunteer NeedsIf you want to get involved, reach out via thehaven.care or email [email protected]. There are many volunteer opportunities that can be done remotely in addition to on-location at fundraisers and events.Fundraising OpportunitiesTheir annual event is a golf tournament fundraiser that is typically held at the Lake Walden Country Club. Sponsorship opportunities are available to make this event happen. You can also visit the website to learn about other opportunities to give and/or fundraise.Contact & LocationThe Haven is located within 40 minutes of Conroe at an undisclosed location (due to safety concerns).  All volunteers must fill out an application via the website. All volunteers are screened and given background checks for safety. On Facebook: @thehaventx. On Instagram: @thehaven_tx.Meet Houston Missions is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Houston personal injury attorney Paul H. Cannon is a partner/shareholder at the law firm.

In this episode of Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, Paul talks with Tina Hatcher, founder of Hope Impacts. Hope Impacts is located in  Katy, Texas. They help people who have found themselves homeless and have no support get back on their feet. Their goal is to provide for people’s basic needs from meals to showers to computer services. They do not provide shelter.Hope Impacts has only 3 employees, but they put on daily events during the week to help homeless people get a meal and a hot shower, as well as things to help them seek employment and gain skills.  As you can imagine, they have a need for volunteers to help with these events.They have a number of volunteer opportunities as well as fundraisers for people to participate in. Hope Impacts is located in Katy at 802 Dominion Dr. Ste. 900, Katy, TX 77450. The phone number is 713- 705-7884.Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast are produced by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. For more information, visit the website at https://www.simmonsandfletcher.com.

In this episode of the Meet Houston Missions and the Simmons and Fletcher Local Mission Podcast, Paul talks to Regina Alexander Packathon, Coordinator for Feed the Hunger. Feed the Hunger is a mission that enables people to act locally to help feed hunger and needs worldwide.  Feed the Hunger was originally based out of North Carolina but now has a large warehouse in Houston, Texas. This allows them to carry out their mission of setting up food and needed supplies, packing parties locally and across Texas.Founded in 1968, Feed the Hunger has grown to 55 partners in 26 different countries, packed and delivered over 40 million meals, distributed over 27,904 Bibles, distributed over 1800 school supply packed backpacks, and helped over 13,000 children through their programs.The way Feed the Hunger works is that they coordinate 4 moving parts to bring people together into a fun mission project that takes the volunteers only a few hours but makes a huge difference in the lives of the needy worldwide. Feed the Hunger seeks out a location for a party, sponsors (if necessary) to purchase the dehydrated food, volunteers to pack the food, and then supplies the food to be backed so that hundreds of packed meals can be churned out in a short time. In addition to providing food supplies, they also provide school supplies and bibles to people in need.CostsIf you would like to host a packing party at your place of business or church, the sponsorship cost is $65 per person. You can either arrange for this amount yourself or reach out to Feed the Hunger and offer your space for when they have sponsors looking to set up packing parties. Contact:If you would like more information on how to volunteer or otherwise participate in a packing party, call 1-888-772-9634, email [email protected] , or visit: https://www.feedthehunger.org/.Meet Houston Missions and the Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast are produced by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C.

In this episode of the Meet Houston Missions and the Simmons and Fletcher Local Mission Podcast.  Paul talks with Casie Harris, Manager of Victim's Services at MADD in Southeast Texas and the Valley.  Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is a national organization that hosts several local and regional events aimed at reducing the amount of drunk and drugged driving accidents on our roads as well as assisting victims of these horrible accidents.MADD is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1980 by Candice Lightner following the death of her daughter, who was killed by an impaired motorist. The organization, which is now a nationwide force for change, began with one mother’s vision in California.MADD was instrumental in passing Bentley's Law in Texas to make drunk drivers pay child support and has been a force for change in the drinking and driving legal realm.MADD has a number of events and opportunities for people to volunteer, fundraise, and get involved.You can visit the main website at https://madd.org for more information. Local office numbers may be found via a Google search. You can also call 877-623-3435 to get connected with the right organization.Meet Houston Missions and the Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast are produced by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C.

In this episode, your host, Paul H. Cannon of Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., talks to Tracey Brown, the Executive Director of Amazing Place Houston. Amazing Place Houston was founded in 1996 under the name The Senior Place by Reverend Dean Robertson at St. Luke's Methodist Church. Amazing Place Houston serves people of all kinds who have been impacted by dementia, from the patients themselves to families to support professionals.Amazing Place Houston’s paid daycare for dementia patients provides them with a wide variety of activities to enrich dementia patients’ lives. It is open on weekdays from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. They have bilingual (English and Spanish speaking) staff. There are various tuition packages to meet full-time and part-time needs and multiple budgets. You can learn more about the various classes, locations, and opportunities by visiting https://www.amazingplacehouston.org/.  If you would like to get involved or obtain more information about Amazing Place Houston, please feel free to reach out to Day Program Director Carol Cooper at 713-660-1375 or [email protected] Meet Houston Missions to watch the full video and learn about the other great missions in the greater Houston area.