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Meals on Wheels in uncertainty: Interfaith Ministries pushes forward amid federal funding pause
Read full article: Meals on Wheels in uncertainty: Interfaith Ministries pushes forward amid federal funding pauseInterfaith Ministries for Greater Houston is awaiting federal guidance on a funding pause but remains committed to serving over 4,300 seniors and adults with disabilities through its Meals on Wheels program.
Houston community groups strain to keep feeding and cooling a city battered by repeat storms
Read full article: Houston community groups strain to keep feeding and cooling a city battered by repeat stormsIn the wake of Hurricane Beryl, fresh food and cool air are coming from Houston community groups that have honed their disaster services in a city frequently battered by extreme weather.
Meals on Wheels looking out for Houstonโs most vulnerable during heat wave
Read full article: Meals on Wheels looking out for Houstonโs most vulnerable during heat waveMeals on Wheels delivers 4,000 meals to homebound seniors across Harris and Galveston counties every day, and they also do daily wellness checks.
Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston and Meals on Wheels provides emergency hurricane meals through Operation Impact Project
Read full article: Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston and Meals on Wheels provides emergency hurricane meals through Operation Impact ProjectHoustonians are always lending a helping hand. On Saturday, volunteers, sponsors, CITGO, and Energy Transfer teamed up with Interfaith Ministries and Meals on Wheels to help those who are homebound.
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Interfaith Ministries working to provide meals to seniors in need amid COVID surge
Read full article: Interfaith Ministries working to provide meals to seniors in need amid COVID surgeFood insecurity continues to be a growing and important issue across Houston. The pandemic has shined a light on some of the most vulnerable areas in the community.
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Houston Newsmakers: Houston-area nonprofits receive nearly 100 million dollars
Read full article: Houston Newsmakers: Houston-area nonprofits receive nearly 100 million dollarsPrairie View A & M University was a big winner toward the end of 2020 when it was awarded 50 million dollars by the Mackenzie Scott Foundation. Happy days for Houston Area nonprofits50 million dollars-Prairie View A & M University18 million dollars-YMCA of Greater Houston15 million dollars-Goodwill Industries Houston7 million dollars-Easter Seals of Greater Houston? Meals on Wheels Montgomery CountyYMCA of Greater HoustonAfter an aggressive pivot on priorities because of the pandemic, the YMCA of Greater Houston now has a much needed cushion for programs. Steve Lufburrow is the President and CEO and recounts his thoughts when told of his 15 million dollar award. More Information:Ruth Simmons, Ph.D., President, Prairie View A & M Universityยท Website: https://www.pvamu.edu/ยท Twitter: @PVAMUStephen Ives, President & CEO, YMCA of Greater Houstonยท Website: https://www.ymcahouston.org/ยท Twitter: @YMCAHoustonSteve Lufburrow, President & CEO, Goodwill Industries Houstonยท Website: https://www.goodwillhouston.orgยท Twitter: @goodwillhoustonElise Hough, CEO Easter Seals of Greater Houstonยท Website: https://www.eastersealshouston.org/ยท Twitter: @eastersealshouSummer Day, President & CEO Meals on Wheels Montgomery Countyยท Website: https://www.mowmc.org/ยท Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mealsonwheelsmc/?ref=hl