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COVID Increases Demand for Houston SPCA
We are all living through an unprecedented time of personal and financial anxiety. As the community focuses on people, Houston SPCA continues their diligent work on behalf of the animals that need their help. In addition to domestic animals such as dogs and cats,...
Society of Samaritans’ Community Cares Drive
It is week 7 of Society of Samaritans' Community Care for COVID and the numbers are staggering for this small and mighty nonprofit serving the Greater Magnolia community. Over 600 volunteers have served 3,000 families with 12,000 members in their homes since March...
CASA Spotlights Child Abuse
CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County's Executive Director Ann McAlpin is concerned. With children out of school and families forced to stay home, combined with additional stress and fear, abuse and neglect are more likely. The Texas Tribune reported on March...
Youth Grassroots Initiative Helps Address Demand
During times of uncertainty and social isolation, a local student organization sought to make a difference in the lives of others; a reminder to the community that there is help and there is hope. TeachAcademic is a youth service organization that seeks to empower...
Love Fosters Hope Amid COVID 19
Everyone is changing how they are providing services to the community and in the nonprofit world, it means being flexible and listening to the people they serve. Love Fosters Hope brings hope, healing and a bright future to children and teens in foster care who...
By the People, For the Community
We are better together!! During a time of crisis, the nonprofit community rallies together to address the increasing demand and needs of our residents. The COVID 19 virus is no exception! TeachAcademic, Community Assistance Center and Montgomery County Community...
Mosaics of Mercy offers Hope to Cope
Mosaics of Mercy, a new 2019 Montgomery County Community Foundation grantee, has a tool that is helping all of us be intentional about focusing on our blessings and connecting to community during this uncertain time. Join us in using this tool by participating in...
Add Some Sunshine with YES to YOUTH
Spring has sprung and everyone is enjoying the outdoors. Thoughts start to turn to summer vacation - which often means a day at the beach! YES to YOUTH has replaced it annual spring fundraiser with an idea that they hope will being a smile to you and your family...
Community Assistance Center needs Our Help to Help
The loss of a job or being furloughed can mean the difference between having food to eat or paying for rent and utilities. It's a hard choice for any family, especially ones with children. But Montgomery County Community Foundation grantee Community Assistance...
Peanut Butter and Jelly Day for MC Food Bank
Children are out of school, where a number of them get two of their meals during the week. Families suddenly find themselves with no money because they are furloughed or been laid off. Help is on the way but the need is now!! Montgomery County Community...
MCCF and God’s Garage Donates Car
A new MCCF grantee, God's Garage, surprised several single mothers with refurbished cars donate and repaired by the God's Garage volunteers with a grant from Montgomery County Community Foundation. The great reveals came during the filming of the Kelly Clarkson...
Grant To Help Houston SPCA Montgomery County
The Houston SPCA received a $3,000 grant to aid in the purchase of a vehicle which will give investigators transportation to protect animals in Montgomery County. Read the full story on The Courier of Montgomery County's site, which was published on December 18,...