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NAM Events & Programs that are Open, Postponed, Cancelled, or Closed
March 24, 2020

NAM Events & Programs that are Open, Postponed, Cancelled, or Closed

Northwest Assistance Ministries is aware of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) threat in Harris County and the surrounding areas. NAM is monitoring the situation on an ongoing basis and is in communication...

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The Community Needs NAM & NAM Needs You
March 23, 2020

The Community Needs NAM & NAM Needs You

Our community needs NAM during this time of public health crisis, and NAM needs your help to continue its work of "Neighbors Helping Neighbors". NAM is in need of food and financial donations so th...

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NAM Receives 40 Thousand Pound Food Donation
March 18, 2020

NAM Receives 40 Thousand Pound Food Donation

On Wednesday morning, March 18, 2020, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints arrived at NAM with an 18-wheeler truck with over 40 thousand pounds of food to donate to the Joanne Watford Nu...

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Statement Regarding Coronavirus Scare
March 10, 2020

Statement Regarding Coronavirus Scare

Northwest Assistance Ministries is aware of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) threat in Harris County and the surrounding areas. NAM is monitoring the situation on an ongoing basis and is in communication...

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NAM's Family Violence Center Honor Winners of TDVAM Art Challenge
March 06, 2020

NAM's Family Violence Center Honor Winners of TDVAM Art Challenge

February was Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and in support of healthy dating relationships, Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) called upon creative Houston area students to enter the Uniqu...

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2020 Vision Quilted with Love
February 19, 2020

2020 Vision Quilted with Love

On Saturday, February 15, 2020, Klein Texas Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sponsored the 24th annual Interfaith Quilting Bee at the Klein Stake Center. This year’s theme w...

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Hand in Hand for Healthy Children
February 10, 2020

Hand in Hand for Healthy Children

For more than 2,600 children in northwest Houston, NAM’s Pediatric Health Center (PHC) is their medical home. 83% of those patients live below the poverty level; 97% have Medicaid or are uninsured....

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NAM Receives Coveted 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
February 07, 2020

NAM Receives Coveted 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

Sound fiscal management practices and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest inde...

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Graduation Ceremony For NAM Students is a Celebration of Hope
February 03, 2020

Graduation Ceremony For NAM Students is a Celebration of Hope

On Saturday, February 1, 2020, the Learning and Training Center at Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) hosted a graduation ceremony at The Harrell Family Opportunity Center for 55 new graduates, ...

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Domestic Violence in Our Community
December 31, 2019

Domestic Violence in Our Community

Once again our community has seen the deadly results of domestic violence.  While one case made the evening news, there were many more individuals that were hurt, hospitalized, and perhaps killed, ...

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