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Marcus Smith is a veterans outreach program specialist at the Spring Vet Center office. (Wesley Gardner/Community Impact Newspaper)
Spring Vet Center helps veterans adjust to civilian life
The number of children without placement in the Texas foster care system has risen over the past two years. (Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Foster children without placements rise across Texas
PTSD Foundation of America seeks to reduce veteran suicides
Aaron Groff (third from right) is the executive director of Abigail’s Place and the mayor of Fulshear. (Courtesy Abigail's Place)
Abigail's Place: Fort Bend County-based nonprofit provides resources, housing for displaced mothers
Shannon Novak, founder of Sunny Creek Ranch, is married to a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force with multiple combat tours in Iraq, four years in Germany and a year in South Korea. (Ally Bolender/Community Impact Newspaper)
Sunny Creek Ranch program provides free therapy to veterans
Read below to find out where to donate items or money to local organizations. (Photo courtesy Canva)
Where to donate for Thanksgiving this year in Houston
Cy-Fair Fire Department hosts a volunteer fire training academy twice a year.(Courtesy Capt. Daniel Arizpe, PIO/Cy-Fair Fire Department)
VOLUNTEER GUIDE: 11 ways to give back in Cy-Fair
The VFW Post 4816 was chartered in 1967 and has about 500 members, including its auxiliary, which is open to family members. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact Newspaper)
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4816 in Porter seeking new members
VFW Post 12024 does not have a standalone building, but area veterans are honored with a statue in Town Green Park. (Ally Bolender/Community Impact Newspaper)
Veterans organization in The Woodlands seeks support, event venue
Food and toy donations are still being accepted for distribution through Northwest Assistance Ministries' annual Season of Blessings event. (Courtesy Northwest Assistance Ministries)
Northwest Assistance Ministries seeking toy, food donations for local families in need
The Dogtag Drummers holds drum circle sessions as a rhythmic therapy for PTSD at the Tomball VFW. (Courtesy VFW Post 2427)
Tomball VFW Post 2427 expands programs, resources for veterans following temporary closure
The Houston-based nonprofit Expedition Balance gives veterans an opportunity to gather for multiday outdoor retreats focused on mental health and self-care. Veterans do not have to live in Houston to join. (Photos courtesy Expedition Balance)
Expedition Balance uses yoga, meditation to help veterans unwind
Helping a Hero held a welcome home ceremony for Army Cpl. Sue Downes on Nov. 9 in Towne Lake. (Courtesy Towne Lake)
Helping a Hero welcomes double amputee solider to new Cypress home
As the holiday season begins, several Conroe and Montgomery-area charities and donation drives are ramping up efforts to aid communities. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Woodforest launches Giving Tree Initiative to support local charities
The Tomball Farmers Market will be hosting a food drive Nov. 13 and 20. (Anna Lotz/Community Impact Newspaper)
Tomball Farmers Market to host food drive, raffle throughout November
The Greater Houston LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce is hosting a food drive Dec. 10 to raise donations for LGBTQ seniors in need. (Courtesy The Greater Houston LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce)
Houston-area chamber of commerce hosting holiday food drive for LGBTQ seniors
The food drive will conclude with a festive drop-off Dec. 4. (Courtesy Montgomery County Food Bank)
Montgomery County Food Bank's Stock the Sleigh drive begins
Climbing housing costs weigh on Cy-Fair renters
The truck is brought to different Houston locations weekly on Saturdays. (Courtesy of Mohammed Nasrullah)
The Hunger Truck comes to Houston to serve food insecure, build community