Lynn Mikhail, Director
The Social Services Program offers emergency assistance to families in temporary crisis who live within NAM’s 18 ZIP Code service area. At certain times during the year, special grants are available for rent or mortgage assistance without geographic restrictions. Referrals for assistance come from area congregations, local school districts, other social service agencies and the community at large. All requests for assistance are thoroughly evaluated during an office interview, and documentation must be provided. No assistance is offered over the telephone; an appointment for a personal interview is required. learn more...
Kerima Pizarro, Director
Congregations, schools, community groups and individuals contribute food regularly. Cash donations allow NAM to purchase food at wholesale cost. The Food Pantry distributes more than 980 food orders each month. NAM also has a Community Gardens project which grows vegetables for NAM’s pantry. Located at two of NAM’s congregations, Plymouth United Church of Christ and Klein United Methodist Church, the project grows and distributes more than 3,000 pounds of food each year. learn more...
Cheryl Green, Director
The Meals on Wheels program delivers hot, nutritious lunches to the area’s homebound seniors and disabled using volunteer drivers. More than 90,500 meals are delivered each year including Saturdays for an average of approximately 352 meals each day. Groceries are delivered once a month to seniors through NAM’s Food for Seniors Project. These seniors can cook for themselves but do not have the funds to pay their monthly food bills. Contact Meals on Wheels at 281-885-4623 for a phone interview. learn more...
Deborah Modesette, Director
The Children’s Clinic at NAM is open five days a week and serves children 18 and under. Primary care, well child check-ups and immunizations are available. The Children’s Clinic does not accept patients with insurance other than Medicaid or CHIP. Fees for medical services are charged on a sliding scale based on family size and income. The Children’s Clinic treats more than 600 patients each month. learn more...
June McFadden, Director
Fifty Plus is a program for active seniors 50 and over. The senior center offers activities such as exercise and line dancing classes, day trips, bridge and other card games, bingo, craft groups, and many other classes. The Center also features monthly speakers, the Helping Hands crafting group, Majestic Truffles candy makers and a game room for puzzles. With more than 315 active members, Fifty Plus is a fun place for folks to socialize, keep physically fit and mentally active. learn more...
June McFadden, Director
Senior Wheels provides volunteer services to individuals age 50 and older who need transportation to medical appointments, grocery and drug stores, and shopping in Northwest Houston. Senior Wheels also provides information and referrals to other agencies and services. Clients pay a nominal fee which is adjusted or waived if the client cannot afford to pay. Call 281-885-4600 for information. learn more...
Karen Weakly, Director
The Interfaith Hospitality Network is a collaboration between area congregations of faith and NAM to provide shelter and meals for temporarily homeless families. More than 10,000 people in the Houston area are homeless. Families represent the fastest growing segment of the homeless population. IHN has been very successful in empowering homeless families to become independent. learn more...
Patricia Akindude, Director
The Learning Center offers classes and small group tutoring for students interested in basic literacy, learning English as a Second Language (ESL), earning their high school general equivalency diploma (GED), or becoming United States citizens. NAM, in conjunction with the Harris County Department of Education and North Harris College, offers this comprehensive program for students during the day Monday through Friday and in the evenings on Tuesday and Thursday. NAM is also collaborating with the Spring Independent School District on an educational project for families called EVEN START. learn more...
Donna Amtsberg, Director
The Family Violence Center (FVC) program offers a crisis hotline, access to emergency shelter, peer advocacy, legal advocacy, support groups and counseling for those suffering abuse in their homes. In an effort to aid the entire family, counseling for the abuser is offered through the Pivot Project. Additionally, bilingual English-Spanish services and a speaker’s bureau are available. The Family Violence Center works with more than 300 clients a month. learn more...
Debbie Crum, Director
The Shelter and Energy Assistance program (SEA) helps families in need with shelter and energy-related issues. SEA receives funding from several grant programs so staff members will ask you questions to determine if you qualify for one of the available programs. You will need to provide documentation related to income or disability. Call 281-885-4531 for information. learn more...
Julia Hashaw, Director
NAM operates three resale shops that offer the community great merchandise at low prices. If you qualify, you may be issued vouchers through NAM’s programs for free clothing, furniture, and/or household items at the resale shops. Vouchers are issued on a case by case basis. Second Chance Resale is located at 2580 FM 1960 West. The Corner Resale Shop is located inside NAM’s main building at 15555 Kuykendahl. The NAM Resale Shop is located in the Willowchase Shopping Center, near Fiesta, at State Highway 249 and FM 1960 West. learn more...
