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Toys For Tots is celebrating 75 years of providing disadvantaged children with gifts. (Zara Flores/Community Impact Newspaper)
National nonprofit Toys for Tots celebrating 75 years of brightening holidays
Ruby's Home For Good will celebrate its fifth anniversary with an event Oct. 1 at Unity Park in Magnolia. (Courtesy Erin Malia/Ruby's Home For Good)
Magnolia nonprofit Ruby’s Home For Good celebrates five years
After reaching its $2 million goal, Resale with a Purpose set a new goal of giving away $3 million in donations by the end of 2024. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Tomball shop Resale with a Purpose nears $2M donation goal
Fort Bend County had more than 80,400 people who were considered food insecure in 2020, according to the National Food Security Survey. Local food bank officials said the pandemic has further exacerbated the issue.
Local food banks struggle to meet growing demand amid supply chain issues, inflation
Blossom the Opossum, the only marsupial found in North America, is one of the center’s newest members. (Photos by George Wiebe/Community Impact Newspaper)
Bellaire nonprofit seeks to preserve wildlife within urban jungle
STEM-E gives students opportunities for hands-on experience in STEM. (Courtesy STEM-E Youth Career Development Program)
STEM-E Youth Career Development Program prepares youth for future careers
In mid-July, Playhouse 1960 announced the performance lineup for its upcoming 50th anniversary 2022-23 season. (Courtesy Playhouse 1960)
Playhouse 1960 in Spring announces 50th season performance lineup
A long-standing nonprofit in Houston announced an office relocation in early August as officials move forward with a new work structure that includes a smaller office footprint. (Screenshot courtesy Google Maps)
Nonprofit Family Houston relocates to smaller office amid transition to hybrid work structure
Local Initiatives Support Corporation Houston is moving to 602 Sawyer St., Ste 205, Houston. (Courtesy LISC Houston)
Local Initiatives Support Corporation Houston announces relocation to Sawyer Street
The Spring Creek County Historical Association operates the Tomball Museum Center. (Peyton MacKenzie/Community Impact Newspaper)
Spring Creek County Historical Association is looking for volunteers
A new school year will kick off later in August, and there are several back-to-school drives and donation opportunities taking place over the Aug. 5-7 weekend, including in Rice Village, and in the Gulfton and Sharpstown areas. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
How to donate to, get help from back-to-school events in Rice Village, Gulfton, Sharpstown Aug. 5-7
Volunteers with the Houston Food Bank help pack boxes along an assembly line. (Courtesy Houston Food Bank)
Houston Food Bank hosting distribution event at Traders Village Aug. 3
Those who wish to donate denim to Cypress Assistance Ministries and drop off their donation at Houston Premium Outlets and receive special deals. (Mikah Boyd/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston Premium Outlets hosting denim drive to support Cypress nonprofit
Under the expansion, the services will be made available to all cat and dog owners in the Greater Houston area. (Courtesy Houston Pets Alive!)
Nonprofit Houston Pets Alive! to begin offering low-cost vet services in August
The Centrum is a 21,000-square-foot venue that is able to seat 877 people. (Hannah Zedaker/Community Impact Newspaper)
Cypress Creek FACE announces 26th anniversary lineup; 2022-23 season tickets now on sale
Two 1,000-square-foot duplexes that will provide transitional living for mothers and their children in crisis situations will break ground July 26. (Courtesy Chesmar Homes)
Abigail's Place to break ground on new transitional living duplexes in Fort Bend County
More than two years after the coronavirus pandemic first hit the Greater Houston area in March 2020, food banks are still struggling to meet the growing demand for their services as volunteers are slow to return and donations become scarce. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Food banks struggle to meet growing demand in Conroe, Montgomery amid supply chain issues, inflation
Northwest Assistance Ministries will be hosting a bowl-a-thon fundraiser Aug. 5-6 at iTZ Family Food & Fun, located at 183555 Hwy. 249, Houston. The local nonprofit is looking to the community to help it meet its goal of raising $25,000. (Courtesy Northwest Assistance Ministries)
Northwest Assistance Ministries to host bowl-a-thon fundraising event Aug. 5-6
Special Pals offers adoptions, fosters, a low cost clinic and rescue boarding to cats and dogs in the area. (Courtesy Pexels)
Special Pals animal shelter to celebrate 43rd anniversary, participates in July rescue events