FAITH MILITARY SUPPORT GROUP
A local military support group was formed to provide encouragement and support to our military families and personnel while they are away from home. The SECOND THURSDAY of each month we gather to compile boxes of necessary supplies and ship them out to our service people around the world.
Please drop off donations to Shepherd High School 8am- 3pm,
OR, 305 W. Mill Street, Livingston (Livingston Physical Therapy)
Monday- Thursday from 8am to 12pm & 1pm-5pm
Friday 8-12pm
Or, they can be mailed to FAITH Military Support Group
305 W. Mil Street Livingston, TX 77352
If you need additional information reguarding the group, please don't hesitate to contact them:
936-327-4084. Their EIN # is 38-3746761.
TOP 10 MOST REQUESTED ITEMS
- Instant powdered drink mixes for water bottles (crystal light, powearaide, kool-aid, etc.)
- Sun Block
- Cotton Swabs (for cleaning sand from rifle)
- Eye Drops
- Canned Fruit
- Baby Wipes
- Peanuts/sunflower seeds
- Liquid Hand sanitizer
- Gum/Candy/Breath mints (individually wrapped)
- Food/Snack Items (peanut butter, granola bars, trail mix, tuna, etc.)
* Cash donations are always accepted & greatly appreciated. Each box requires $9.15 in postage. They send approximately 100+ boxes per month (over $915.00 in postage alone).
** For a list of all of the items requested pelase concat them at 936-327-4084
CONTACT THE HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE:
Phone: 713-639-4656
Email: volunteering@hmns.org
Write:
Attn. Volunteer Center
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
One Hermann Circle Drive
Houston, TX 77030-1799
HOUSTON ZOO
Swing Into Action As A Zoo Volunteer!
Many volunteer opportunities await you at the Houston Zoo. Whether you like to educate people about wildlife, work behind-the-scenes in our animal exhibits, or help out at events, we have a program that is perfect for you. No prior experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn and join a great team.
Adult Volunteers: All volunteers must be over the age of 18 and willing to commit to at least one year of service with 50 hours of service per year (an average of 4 hours per month).
Teen Volunteers: Zoo Crew is our summer teen volunteer program for students between the ages of 13 and 17 and willing to commit at least 100 hours of service during the summer months.
Group Volunteers: Established groups such as churches, scout troops, schools, corporations, etc. that want to volunteer their time for half a day, one full day, or a short time period.
Internships: College students interested in a career involving conservation, wildlife management, environmental education, or a zoo-related business. Time commitments vary depending on the specific intern position.
If you are interested in volunteering at the Houston Zoo call the Volunteer Programs Coordinator at (713) 533-6547. Most volunteer opportunities involve clerical projects, supporting children's craft activities, and assisting with special events. Requirements vary depending on area(s) of interest.
Youth Environmental Stewards
Youth Environmental Stewards, YES! is a youth organization for kids, newborn through 12th grade, who want to make a difference in the state of Texas.
Join YES! and you will receive a certificate of membership and an annual incentive item. If you want to be an active part of caring for Texas and for taking responsibility for enhancing your community environment, just say YES!
YES Membership Form- Click here to download the PDF
Scout Programs
KTB is proud of the thousands of youth who are keeping Texas beautiful. Throughout the state, kids are pitching in to make their community a cleaner, safer place to live. A large percentage of these young volunteers come from the scouting community where young men and women are learning the lifetime value of citizenship, service and leadership.
If you would like to become involved with troops in your area and help engage them with the mission of Keep Texas Beautiful, please click below to find your local councils:
Click here to find your local Girl Scouts of the USA Council
Click here to Find your local Boy Scouts Of America Council
Other Youth Opportunities
Recycling Guide for Texas Schools - From the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, this manual provides technical guidance for administrators on reducing waste and starting a school recycling program. Includes tips for Texas schools.
Arbor Day Poster Contest Information
Texas PTA Environmental Contest 2006-2007
Adopt-A-Beach Children's Art Contest 2007
National and Global Youth Service Day
Award and Grant Opportunities for Youth and Educators
Please contact
Laura Turner or 1-800-CLEAN-TX for more information on youth programs.
The Lake & River Cleanup Program
Clean Waterways are Healthier Waterways The rivers and lakes of our great state provide recreation, drinking water, agricultural irrigation and beauty. The Lake and River Cleanup Program is an effort between Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The program is designed to help communities and organizations establish waterway cleanups and litter prevention activities to improve and maintain the quality of surface water. Follow the links and downloads on this page to learn more about this program and find out how you can recevie FREE supplies and support to help keep Texas waterways clean.
For more information, contact
katie@ktb.org or call 1-800-CLEAN-TX.
Texas Recycles Day
Texas Recycles Day encourages and motivates Texans to make recycling part of their everyday lives. Statewide events highlight numerous solutions for simple and inexpensive waste reduction and recycling. Texas communities use these events as an opportunity to raise public awareness on the economic and environmental benefits of waste reduction and recycling. Events are held annualy statewide from mid-October through mid-December.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) manages the program and distribution of supplies. KTB is delighted to assist TCEQ as a major partner for the event.
For more questions regarding Texas Recycles Day, please contact Mary Kelley, Public Education and Outreach at TCEQ: MKELLEY@tceq.state.tx.us or (512) 239-6324.
Hands On Houston
Hands On Houston is the newest program of Volunteer Houston. These projects are fun and flexible “hands on” projects in the Houston area that anyone can join. The projects can usually be done in a day, during the evenings, or on the weekends.
Each month Hands On Houston will offer numerous community service projects addressing issues such as the environment, hunger, homelessness, family service, children/teens, seniors, and people with disabilities. The online database equips you with a resource to aid you in becoming involved in the community and is the first step in the right volunteer position.
To find out more information about volunteering or being a project leader
with Hands On Houston, contact Grace Jackson , Project Manager,
gracej@volunteerhouston.org
(713) 964-0211
Race for the Cure
For all volunteer opportunities
RSVP now at volunteer@komen-houston.org (subject line: RSVP Race Volunteer Orientation) or call 713.783.9188
http://www.komen-houston.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Get_Involved_Volunteer