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Want to find a Houston-area place to volunteer that is right for you? Listen along as your host Paul H. Cannon interviews local Houston-area mission leaders and participants about their mission and how you can be a part of something bigger right here in Houston, Texas.

When Paul H. Cannon was in his late 20s, He was the missions coordinator for a bible study class of 165 people at Second Baptist Westway Campus in Houston. One of the challenges he ran across was finding local mission projects for the class to participate in. “If only there was a website where you could go and learn about a large group of opportunities at once,” Paul thought.

It was from this idea that Meet Houston Missions was born. As a partner and the marketing manager for Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Injury & Accident Lawyers, Paul now had the means to create what he was missing. It started out as a simple series of Zoom videos and has not evolved into a weekly podcast.

If you are in the Greater Houston Area and a Mission looking for volunteers, I want to talk to you! If you are someone in the GHA who needs volunteer hours for a school group, or church group project, or you just want to be a part of something bigger, this show is for you.

Follow our podcast and visit: https://www.simmonsandfletcher.com/meet-houston-missions/ to learn about the opportunities that are literally surrounding you!

Meet Houston Missions guests do not have to be affiliated with any group or religion. If your organization is boot-on-the-ground helping people in our area, email Paul at pcannon@simmonsandfletcher.com for guest opportunities.

Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Injury & Accident Lawyers is a personal injury law firm based in Houston, Texas. Learn more about the firm at: https://www.simmonsandfletcher.com. It has been serving the Houston community since 1979.

Latest Episodes:

Meet Houston Missions: Fellowship of Christian Athletes Nov 06, 2023

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In this episode of the Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, Host Paul H. Cannon talks to Diana Willetts, the Katy Area Representative for Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). There are several area representatives and numerous opportunities for parents to get involved as sponsors and students to get involved in Bible Studies.
About the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
FCA is an organization designed to help unite athletes’ passion for sports with their passion for Christ. Students hold Bible study meetings in “Huddles.” Each Huddle has student leaders, a parent/adult sponsor, and a teacher sponsor. Members are encouraged and encourage one another to live out Biblical principles both within the Huddle and beyond. The organization encourages faith in action through volunteering and other group activities.
Opportunities
If you or your child’s school does not have FCA, you can apply for training on how to become a parent sponsor and how to introduce FCA to your school. Visit www.fca.org/get-involved to learn more about who to contact in your area to join or create a Huddle.
Meet Houston Missions and the Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast are presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. are a group of Christian Trial Lawyers who give back to the community by promoting local missions free of charge. Paul H. Cannon is the firm's managing partner.
Support the FCA: https://my.fca.org/dianawilletts

Meet Houston Missions: Keturah's Haven Oct 31, 2023

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In this episode of Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Local Missions Podcast, Ruhamah Rylander, the Founder and Executive Director of Keturah’s Haven, and her husband and cofounder David, tell our attorney Paul Cannon about their Nonprofit, which focuses on providing housing for homeless pregnant women.

Keturah’s Haven provides a safe place to live for homeless young women who have come from difficult backgrounds and upbringings to give them an opportunity to have their babies in a safe environment and then recover and get back on their feet. They are largely a second chance facility for people caught up in the world of drugs, prostitution, human trafficking, and abusive relationships.

Residents are given the opportunity to learn life and work skills so that when they leave, they do not have to return to their former lives.

Volunteers with the ability to teach various practical skills are needed. To learn more about these opportunities, please sign up for their newsletter via the website: https://keturahshaven.org.

Fundraising Opportunities

Every February, Keturah’s Haven holds its annual Fundraiser Gala, Auction, and Dinner. In October, they also hold an annual games night fundraiser, which will feature Bingo this year.

Location & Contact

Keturah’s Haven is located on the property of Faith West Christian School Academy in Katy, Texas. The mailing address is P.O. Box 5261, Katy, TX 77491. They can be reached by calling 832-437-8529. Website: https://keturahshaven.org/.

Meet Houston Missions and the Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast are presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Paul H. Cannon is the Managing Partner at the firm.

Meet Houston Missions: The Spina Bifida Association Oct 24, 2023

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In this episode of Meet Houston Missions and the Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, Host Paul H. Cannon talks to Sara Struwe, the CEO of the Spina Bifida Association. The Spina Bifida Association is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of people who suffer from Spina Bifida. Their goal is to improve their lives by providing resources and actively educating expectant parents, teachers, doctors, and the public about the effects of this condition and how to improve the lives of those born with it.

Spina Bifida is an incurable condition that may affect a person’s mobility and ability to care for themselves throughout their lives.

Presently, there are 133 pediatric clinics that provide a variety of doctors who are required to treat the condition. However, once a person is an adult, there are fewer doctors who really know how to treat the condition and make patients’ lives easier. Volunteers are needed to assist with this educational and training process. Fund Raising Opportunities

The first annual Houston Spina Bifida Walk-n-Roll takes place November 4th, 2023, at James Driver Park, 10918 Bentley St, Houston, TX 77093, at 10:00 a.m. Walking teams and sponsors can learn more about how to become a part of this event by visiting the website: https://www.spinabifidaassociation.org/.

Email: sbaa@sbaa.org

Meet Houston Missions and the Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast are presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Paul H. Cannon is the Managing Partner at the firm.

Meet Houston Missions: Three Graces Oct 17, 2023

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On this episode of Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, we hear from Arden Stone, the CEO and Co-founder of Three Graces Texas. Three Graces Texas is a nonprofit organization aimed at improving the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by building strong foundations through education, corporate accountability, and workforce diversity.

The goal of Three Graces is to work with K-12 school programs, companies, universities, career training facilities, and people with IDD to eliminate the negative stigma and discrimination of people with IDD in our communities. Three Graces Texas strives to accomplish its goals Through the following 3 programs: a K12 Inclusion Certification Program, an Inclusive Scholarship Program, and a Corporate Connections program.

Volunteer & Fundraising Opportunities

Three Graces Texas holds a One Pot Cook-off and a Golf Tournament Fundraiser in order to raise money to supplement the various grants and donations they receive. Three Graces has a great need for volunteers to set up and be involved with partner schools and corporations. They also utilize volunteers for fundraising and grant writing. Additionally, volunteers are needed to fill current board positions, advocate in the community, and assist with fundraiser events.

Contact

If you want to get involved or get your school or corporation involved, visit Three Graces online at www.three-graces.org.

Meet Houston Missions is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. See more missions and/or learn how to get your Houston mission featured by visiting: https://www.simmonsandfletcher.com/meet-houston-missions/

Meet Houston Missions: The Haven Oct 09, 2023

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Amber Sharp of The Haven tells Paul Cannon about their mission to help female child survivors of institutionalized sexual abuse, human trafficking, and sexual exploitation recover in this episode of Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast. The goal of The Haven is to empower survivors to restore their self-identity and sense of self-worth. Originally known as The Home of Hope, The Haven is a Christ-centered project that has been in the making since the early 2000s. It currently houses four girls for 9-12 months at a time. It has helped 24 girls since September of 2020.

Girls are referred by individuals and institutions recognizing the need for help.

Power Through Restoration

The Haven does not just provide food and shelter. Residents of The Haven receive group therapy, individualized therapy, and equine therapy. They are provided access to medical care, education, and spiritual health counseling as well. In addition to this, they are prepared to transition back into the outside world in a safe place. The Haven requires 15 full-time employees to care for the girls on a 24-7 basis. Adding additional staffing could give them the ability to house 6-8 girls.

Volunteer Needs

If you want to get involved, reach out via thehaven.care or email info@thehaven.care. There are many volunteer opportunities that can be done remotely in addition to on-location at fundraisers and events.

Fundraising Opportunities

Their annual event is a golf tournament fundraiser that is typically held at the Lake Walden Country Club. Sponsorship opportunities are available to make this event happen. You can also visit the website to learn about other opportunities to give and/or fundraise.

Contact & Location

The Haven is located within 40 minutes of Conroe at an undisclosed location (due to safety concerns). All volunteers must fill out an application via the website. All volunteers are screened and given background checks for safety. On Facebook: @thehaventx. On Instagram: @thehaven_tx.

Meet Houston Missions is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Houston personal injury attorney Paul H. Cannon is a partner/shareholder at the law firm.

Meet Houston Missions: Hope Impacts Oct 03, 2023

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In this episode of Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, Paul talks with Tina Hatcher, founder of Hope Impacts. Hope Impacts is located in Katy, Texas. They help people who have found themselves homeless and have no support get back on their feet. Their goal is to provide for people’s basic needs from meals to showers to computer services. They do not provide shelter.

Hope Impacts has only 3 employees, but they put on daily events during the week to help homeless people get a meal and a hot shower, as well as things to help them seek employment and gain skills. As you can imagine, they have a need for volunteers to help with these events.

They have a number of volunteer opportunities as well as fundraisers for people to participate in. Hope Impacts is located in Katy at 802 Dominion Dr. Ste. 900, Katy, TX 77450. The phone number is 713- 705-7884.

Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast are produced by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. For more information, visit the website at https://www.simmonsandfletcher.com.

Meet Houston Missions: Feed the Hunger Sep 21, 2023

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In this episode of the Meet Houston Missions and the Simmons and Fletcher Local Mission Podcast, Paul talks to Regina Alexander Packathon, Coordinator for Feed the Hunger. Feed the Hunger is a mission that enables people to act locally to help feed hunger and needs worldwide. Feed the Hunger was originally based out of North Carolina but now has a large warehouse in Houston, Texas. This allows them to carry out their mission of setting up food and needed supplies, packing parties locally and across Texas.
Founded in 1968, Feed the Hunger has grown to 55 partners in 26 different countries, packed and delivered over 40 million meals, distributed over 27,904 Bibles, distributed over 1800 school supply packed backpacks, and helped over 13,000 children through their programs.
The way Feed the Hunger works is that they coordinate 4 moving parts to bring people together into a fun mission project that takes the volunteers only a few hours but makes a huge difference in the lives of the needy worldwide. Feed the Hunger seeks out a location for a party, sponsors (if necessary) to purchase the dehydrated food, volunteers to pack the food, and then supplies the food to be backed so that hundreds of packed meals can be churned out in a short time. In addition to providing food supplies, they also provide school supplies and bibles to people in need.
Costs
If you would like to host a packing party at your place of business or church, the sponsorship cost is $65 per person. You can either arrange for this amount yourself or reach out to Feed the Hunger and offer your space for when they have sponsors looking to set up packing parties.
Contact:
If you would like more information on how to volunteer or otherwise participate in a packing party, call 1-888-772-9634, email info@feedthehunger.org , or visit: https://www.feedthehunger.org/.
Meet Houston Missions and the Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast are produced by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C.

MADD: Mother's Against Drunk Driving Texas Sep 21, 2023

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In this episode of the Meet Houston Missions and the Simmons and Fletcher Local Mission Podcast. Paul talks with Casie Harris, Manager of Victim's Services at MADD in Southeast Texas and the Valley. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is a national organization that hosts several local and regional events aimed at reducing the amount of drunk and drugged driving accidents on our roads as well as assisting victims of these horrible accidents.

MADD is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1980 by Candice Lightner following the death of her daughter, who was killed by an impaired motorist. The organization, which is now a nationwide force for change, began with one mother’s vision in California.
MADD was instrumental in passing Bentley's Law in Texas to make drunk drivers pay child support and has been a force for change in the drinking and driving legal realm.
MADD has a number of events and opportunities for people to volunteer, fundraise, and get involved.
You can visit the main website at https://madd.org for more information. Local office numbers may be found via a Google search. You can also call 877-623-3435 to get connected with the right organization.
Meet Houston Missions and the Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast are produced by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C.

Meet Houston Missions: Amazing Place Houston Sep 19, 2023

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In this episode, your host, Paul H. Cannon of Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., talks to Tracey Brown, the Executive Director of Amazing Place Houston. Amazing Place Houston was founded in 1996 under the name The Senior Place by Reverend Dean Robertson at St. Luke's Methodist Church. Amazing Place Houston serves people of all kinds who have been impacted by dementia, from the patients themselves to families to support professionals.
Amazing Place Houston’s paid daycare for dementia patients provides them with a wide variety of activities to enrich dementia patients’ lives. It is open on weekdays from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. They have bilingual (English and Spanish speaking) staff. There are various tuition packages to meet full-time and part-time needs and multiple budgets.
You can learn more about the various classes, locations, and opportunities by visiting https://www.amazingplacehouston.org/.
If you would like to get involved or obtain more information about Amazing Place Houston, please feel free to reach out to Day Program Director Carol Cooper at 713-660-1375 or ccooper@amazingplacehouston.org
Visit Meet Houston Missions to watch the full video and learn about the other great missions in the greater Houston area.

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