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September 21, 2023
The Real Story of Shawnte #40for40
REAL STORIES Shawnte worked at one of Houston’s large event venues. But when the pandemic hit, it was forced to close. Paychecks were late and her landlord was unforgiving. All four tenants were ev...
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September 20, 2023
Housing Houston Families
Home. It’s more than a place to escape the elements. Homes provides stability, safety, and rest; a place to raise our children, make memories, and so much more. Unfortunately, for hundreds of neigh...
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September 15, 2023
The Real Story of Vera #40for40
REAL STORIES Vera was a loving caregiver for her husband, who had dementia and prostate cancer. After learning that nutrition was important in the fight against cancer, she made sure he ate a prope...
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September 14, 2023
Hunger Lives Next Door #40for40
WITH YOUR HELP, NEEDS THE HUNGRY There was a time when hunger seemed like a problem for distant parts of the world. Now we know it affects thousands of families in our own community. Prior to the p...
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September 13, 2023
The Real Story of Beverly #40for40
REAL STORIES Like many of the neighbors served by NAM this year, Beverly has never asked for help before. But the last few years have been hard. In 2019, Beverly was in a car accident. She was 73 y...
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September 12, 2023
NAM's Super Food Giveaway #40for40
WITH YOUR HELP, NAM FEEDS THE HUNGRY In early 2021, NAM held its first Neighborhood Super Site Food Giveaway. The drive-through distribution at Planet Ford Stadium allowed people to safely remain i...
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September 11, 2023
NAM Feeds the Hungry #40for40
THE NEED FOR NAM IS CRITICAL Our neighbors are going hungry. Not in some far away place, but right here in Houston. More than 40% of NAM’s service area is considered a food desert, and 1 in 3 chil...
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June 29, 2023
Jeans & Jewels Announces 2023 Luncheon Date
Jeans & Jewels, NAM's premier fund raising event, has announced that they will host a Jeans & Jewels Luncheon & Fashion Show. The 2023 Jeans & Jewels Luncheon & Fashion Show wil...
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June 29, 2023
Volunteers Needed for Meals on Wheels
Northwest Assistance Ministries needs volunteers to deliver meals to inbound seniors through the Meals on Wheels program. Drivers are needed at all three of the NAM meals on Wheels distribution off...
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June 28, 2023
NAM Adult Learning and Vocational Training Center Releases New Class Schedule
Northwest Assistance ministries Adult Learning and Vocational Training Center releases the new class schedule. The schedule lists information for certification classes in Pre-Apprenticeship Electri...
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