Loving Others - Project 2 Donations continued

Here are a few more resources and ideas for donations.

Church

We no longer had room to store our swing and exersaucer from our children.  We had used them well and loaned them to several people and now they needed a new home.  I asked our preschool department at church if they needed them in the baby room.  I fully expected them to say, “No, we get more donations of swings than we know what to do with.”   I was shocked then she said, “We would love to have them.  We have some in really bad shape that I would like to get rid of, but can’t because we use them with our babies.”  Although churches cannot take everything, it is a great idea to check and see if they have a need that you can fill.  

Churches may also be interested in books for their library.  Once I gave a small church all the vocal tracks I had used in the past when singing solos in church.

Interfaith Ministries – Refugee help

https://www.imgh.org/refugee-services

This idea is new to me - people fleeing their country in the middle of the night to escape horrible situations.   So I recently began seeking out refugee help centers in Houston. They provide services including housing, English classes, cultural orientation, document application, school enrollment, and job placement.  These places appear to need more household items like couches, mattresses, blankets, small shelves, microwaves, books, computers less than 4 years old, kitchenware, etc.  For acceptable donations see https://www.imgh.org/refugee-services/in-kind-donations

Donations can be dropped off at 3217 Montrose Blvd.  Houston, Texas  77006. Between 8 and 4.  Call 713-533-4900 for more information.

 

Some other places:

 

Help A Sister Out Resale Shop – 3803 Front Street Brookshire TX 77423 M-F 10-5, Sat 10-3

Office # 281-934-1110

 

Loaves and Fishes - http://magnificathouse.org/LoavesFishes.htm Soup kitchen and a temporary shelter for girls at night. 

I began looking up places and am overwhelmed by all the organizations out there helping others.  It’s wonderful.  You may have to do a little research in your area.  Just start asking around or maybe do an Internet search.  If you want to help, there are ample opportunities to assist others in need.