Arts
Cypress Creek FACE/The Centrum Arts League
Founded in 1997, Cypress Creek FACE is a nonprofit performing arts presenter providing over 20 performances and a middle school summer camp program each season. The Centrum Arts League is the official volunteer guild for Cypress Creek FACE.
- Sample volunteer activities: serving as a concert usher to check tickets via a phone app or as a production assistant to assist with performance setup
- Donations accepted: monetary and sponsorships
- 6450 Louetta Road, Ste. 200, Spring
- https://cypresscreekface.org
This Spring-based nonprofit focuses on celebrating Islamic art and heritage through an annual arts festival as well as live art demonstrations and classes. The organization’s annual Festival of Arts will be held at the University of Houston’s Main Campus on Nov. 15-16.
- Sample activities: setting up for events, marketing, reception and children's art supervision
- Donations accepted: monetary donations, etc.
- 16700 Old Louetta Road, Spring
- www.islamicartssociety.org/volunteer
Kailee Mills Foundation
This nonprofit foundation works to raise awareness and educate communities about the importance of wearing seat belts while driving and riding in vehicles. Volunteers may need to complete a background check and extra training for some opportunities, but there are options for all age groups.
- Sample activities: helping at school programs and seat belt safety checks at local schools (during workdays); working at seat belt safety awareness events and fundraising events (golf tournament, gala and purse bingo), putting together safety packets
- Donations accepted: monetary and in-kind (use of venue space, donations for auctions, etc.)
- 25003 Pitkin Road, Ste. C100, Spring
- www.kaileemillsfoundation.org/volunteer
Houston Methodist Willowbrook
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that serves the growing Northwest Houston community. The hospital has 358 licensed beds and is committed to health care in a range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, comprehensive women’s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology, and primary and general medicine.
- Sample activities: patient interaction, assisting staff and administrative support
- Donations accepted: call volunteer services team to discuss in more detail at 281-737-1063, or visit hospital website
- 18220 Hwy. 249, Houston
- www.houstonmethodist.org/volunteer
Hearts of Rescue
The nonprofit aims to provide people in need a chance to shower, a change of clothes and hygiene kits. Volunteers can help at events held twice per month at Bammel Church of Christ’s Manna Pantry, 2700 FM 1960, Houston. Volunteers can select volunteer dates on the organization’s website and must be at least 16 years old.
- Sample activities: setting up service area, checking guests in and out, handing out hygiene kits, attending snack table
- Donations accepted: monetary, new hygiene items, new clothing items such as sweatpants, T-shirts, underwear and socks
- 4008 Louetta, Spring (mailing address)
- www.heartsofrescue.org
Hope Beyond Bridges is a nonprofit organization that focuses on bringing meals, clothing and hygiene kits to individuals experiencing homelessness, wherever they are living. The organization also focuses on providing religious support to the individuals. The organization partners with local churches and practices outreach on Saturdays.
- Sample activities: handing out meals, hygiene kits and clothing; cooking meals; organizing items drives; and socializing with and praying with individuals in need
- Donations accepted: monetary; specific new or gently used and washed clothing, nonperishable food and hygiene items
- UPS donation dropoff locations: 4008 Louetta Road, Ste. 145, Spring; 2129 FM 2920, Ste. 190, Spring; 6046 FM 2920, Spring
- www.hopebeyondbridges.org
Between Jobs Ministry
This nonprofit organization uses more than 60 volunteers each week to offer job-seekers free resources and Christ-centered encouragement. The organization offers networking opportunities, resume workshops, practice interviews, one-on-one career counseling and job search classes, teams, and speaker sessions. Looking for retired or working business professionals who want to give back to the community.
- Sample volunteer activities: professional services to help job seekers such as resume workshops and practice job interviews
- Donations accepted: monetary
- 5503 Fellowship Lane, Spring
- www.betweenjobsministry.org/giveback
Home Place of Texas
This Christian-based organization seeks to equip, empower and encourage adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live a more meaningful life.
- Sample activities: helping with classes on fitness, cooking, soccer, art and drama; and assisting during community outings
- Donations accepted: monetary, in-kind donations, sponsorships, items
- 7135 Louetta Road, Ste. O, Spring
- www.hpotx.org
This faith-based nonprofit focuses on helping young men ages 18-28 who have aged out of the foster care system or are experiencing homelessness by providing a residential home and program to develop life skills for successful independent living. The organization’s mission is to provide a Christ-centered environment so that young men can feel supported, equipped and empowered to lead successful independent lives. Volunteers under age 18 are invited if accompanied by an adult.
- Sample activities: mentoring residents, grant writing, housekeeping services, landscaping, counseling, transportation services, meal services
- Donations accepted: monetary
- 28918 S. Plum Creek Drive, Spring
- www.hopespath.org/volunteer
This local nonprofit provides a helping hand to youth in foster care ages 14 and older, as well as those who have aged out of foster care with the knowledge and skills necessary to become independent citizens and assets to our society. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.
- Sample activities: mentoring current and former fosters ages 14 and older, tutoring and mentoring high school and college students, life skills training, assisting with fundraising
- Donations accepted: monetary, hygiene items, vehicles
- P.O Box 130206, Spring, TX 77393
- www.oaicares.org
D. Bradley McWilliams YMCA at Cypress Creek
This local YMCA serves the Spring and Klein community through programs and social services designed to help individuals and families learn, grow and thrive. For more information, contact 281-469-1481.
- Sample activities: coach youth sports teams, mentor youth and serve on the board of advisers
- Donations accepted: monetary donations
- 19915 Hwy. 249, Houston
- www.ymcahouston.org
