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Posted on Feb 2, 2012 | Tagged in: people , Conroe , community , charity
Ty Pennington and his crew don't hold a candle to the spirit of Texas. Local businesses and organizations in the Conroe area recently came together to help a family in need as part of the United Way’s Days of Caring initiative.
Every day Texans came together to help a local resident, Angela Bundage who is raising her four nieces as her own. Her story is similar to those seen on Extreme Makeover Home Edition, however there were no camera crews, television hosts, or advertising dollars to get the job done; simply good neighbors embodying the spirit of Texas.
The family received new flooring, new beds, and electrical services. That was just to start. Neighbors volunteered their time and money to help get this family on their feet and in headed in the right direction.
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | Tagged in: Conroe , community , charity
The Montgomery County United Way is one of twelve United Way organizations that have chosen to participate in the United Way World Wide Healthcare Mobilization Unit.
According to the press release, MCUW President Julie Martineau said “This unique opportunity to dive into research, root causes and potential solutions for health issues that affect our own county is a great honor.”
The United Way World Wide Healthcare Mobilization unit, The Prevention Institute, the University of Wisconsin Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation are making an effort to help the community create a commitment to mobilize toward learning and creating community-wide health goals, help understand the community’s health landscape and learn the underlying factors that affect health in Montgomery County.
Posted on Dec 30, 2011 | Tagged in: entertainment , community , charity
The ‘Happy Feet’ Performers of The John Cooper School brought holiday cheer to four senior citizen centers. The entertainers sang and danced at each residence center through out the month of December.
These entertainers are part of the performing arts program at their school. The performances lifted the spirits of the senior citizens at Regent Care Center of The Woodlands, Terrance Assisted Living and Memory Care, The Woodlands Healthcare Center and Silverado Senior Living. Not only did these students perform, they took time to visit with the residences of the senior centers. They passed out cards, gifts, and blankets to the residence as well. The school encourages their students to think creatively, prepare for a lifetime of learning, and cultivate responsible citizenship.
For more information on The John Cooper School, which has a one hundred percent college matriculation rate, visit their homepage.
Posted on Dec 22, 2011 | Tagged in: people , community , charity
The Salvation Army’s Giving Tree is a nation wide program that provides Christmas dinner, clothing, and toys for disadvantaged families. Financial assistance aids with basic necessities, along with seasonal needs. The student council in the John Cooper Lower School spear headed the project for the Montgomery County Salvation Army’s Giving Tree.
The students collected gifts and donations for children, teens, and senior citizens in need. They also helped load the gifts onto the Salvation Army truck. The gifts will be distributed by volunteers at shelters and nursing homes. “ The Salvation Army endeavors to bring spiritual light and love to those it serves at Christmas so that the real meaning of the season is not forgotten”.
It’s never to late to give, visit the Salvation Army’s Homepage to learn more or to donate.
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | Tagged in: family , events , entertainment , education , community , charity
The John Cooper School let’s the students pick a charity for each month of the year. This month two of the school’s outstanding students volunteered to organize this month’s charity project, "Good Soles Shoe and Sock Donation Drive".
The students, Iker and Pamela Pimienta partnered with local podiatrist Dr. Robert E Neville & Associates. This “Good Souls” benefit drive will collect socks and shoes for needing families. The benefit drive in years past, have collected over 700 pairs of shoes and socks. The students will work with Dr. Neville to collect donations through January 31st.
Charities that have benefited from the drive in the past include United Way of Greater Houston, Montgomery County Women’s Center, the Knights of Columbus, Moms Helping Moms and Project Hope.
Posted on Dec 9, 2011 | Tagged in: food , family , events , community , charity
Donate to this year’s “Share Your Holidays” food drive at the Montgomery County Courthouse. The food drive will benefit over 31,000 requests for food during the month of December.
The drop of sites will be held on Friday December 9th, however donations maybe made at anytime at the Montgomery County Food Bank. Donations can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Brookshire Brothers, 18535 FM 1488 in Magnolia; from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kroger in Willis, I-45 and FM 1097; and from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Montgomery County Courthouse, 1301 N. Thompson in Conroe. There will be volunteers at each site so donors can “drop and drive”.
Local school children will sing holiday selections at the Courthouse from 9am until 2pm. Donations can be made year round at the Montgomery County Food Bank warehouse, 111 South 2nd Street from 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday. Monetary donations can be made online.
Posted on Nov 16, 2011 | Tagged in: entertainment , community , charity
The annual Jeans and Jewels Gala, held October 22 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott was a huge success with over 500 guests in attendance. The event, hosted by Art Rascon from KTRT Channel 13, raised nearly $550,000 to benefit the Northwest Assistance Ministries.
This years gala broke the record of donations given to the Northwest Assistance Ministries. The ministries children’s clinic received a much needed $81,000 because of the live auction. Nolan Lehmann was this year’s auctioneer. Attendees were delighted by music performed by The Green Onions, performances from resident artists from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio, and a silent auction.
Remember, 90 cents of every dollar goes directly to aiding their clients. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. The Northwest Assistance Center helps your neighbors in needs. To learn more about this effective, extensive charity visit their homepage.
Posted on Sep 30, 2011 | Tagged in: events , Conroe , community , charity
The Montgomery County Memorial Library System needs $5000 in an effort to purchase new material. The Central Library will hold a book sale hosted by the Library Friends of Conroe to raise these funds.
The price range for most books in the book sale are from $.50 to $2.00.
The event will be held on Thursday, October 6th through Saturday, October 8th. On October 6th, the sale is from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m and a silent auction ending at 6:30 p.m.. Entry is for Members only and Library Friends of Conroe membership is available for a $5 donation. The October 7th and 8th book sales have free entry. Book sale hours are from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m respectively, and visitors can fill a bag for $2 from noon till 2 p.m.
According to the Houston Chronicle, Governor Rick Perry announced that the state will provide vouchers for temporary accommodations and will also cover essential expenses. The funding is from the Texas Disaster Relief Fund and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
The relief fund is giving $250,000 for vouchers and the state housing department is providing $350,000 for assistance cards to help residents pay for essential expenses.
In the first week of September 172 wildfires burned 135,050 acres. HEB has provided supplies and food over the past several weeks to those in need due to the wildfires. The HEB Mobile kitchen has provided meals in Bastrop County and Montgomery County. They provided dinner on September 10th to over 1,300 people at the Red Cross Emergency Shelter at Magnolia West High School. On September 11th HEB honored the firefighters and first responders by providing over 5,000 meals through out the day.
Posted on Sep 13, 2011 | Tagged in: weather , nature , Montgomery County , community , charity
The Montgomery County United Way is asking their friends and neighbors to aid the victims of the wild fires by donating to the cause. Conroe is fortunate to be out of reach from the fires that are ablaze across our great state, however in west Montgomery and across Texas hundreds are now in need. To donate or volunteer visit the Montgomery County United Way website. For daily updates visit their updates page.
For monetary donations call 281-292-4155 extension 235 or 1-888-825-MCUW extention 235 donate dollars, call 281-292-4155, ext. 235 or toll free 1-888-825-MCUW, ext. 235. Check made payable to: MCUW, P.O. Box 8965 The Woodlands, 77387. Include 2011 Fire in the memo line.
Donation of goods such as clothing, furniture or other household goods, visit www.HelpOurCounty.org. Click on Donate Goods or Volunteer. To donate goods, click on "Gift Match" and follow the instructions to register. To volunteer, enter "Fire 2011 Volunteers" in the keyword search and then follow instructions to register. You will be contacted as soon as opportunities become available.
