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NAM Earns Coveted 4-Star Rating From Charity Navigator
March 01, 2019

NAM Earns Coveted 4-Star Rating From Charity Navigator

Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) is honored to have attained the coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for demonstrating strong financial health and commitment to accountability and tra...

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NAM Welcomes New Chief Program Officer
February 25, 2019

NAM Welcomes New Chief Program Officer

Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) is honored to welcome its new Chief Program Officer, Allison Booker-Brooks.  In this position, Booker-Brooks will be responsible for all client service deliver...

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The 23rd Annual Interfaith Quilting Bee Will Benefit NAM Programs and Services
February 22, 2019

The 23rd Annual Interfaith Quilting Bee Will Benefit NAM Programs and Services

Klein Texas Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sponsored the 23rd annual Interfaith Quilting Bee which took place on Saturday, February 16, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the...

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NAM's Call for Help on Social Media Answered by Community Congregation
February 21, 2019

NAM's Call for Help on Social Media Answered by Community Congregation

On Friday, February 15, 2019, Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) took to social media to ask for donations of meat to fill the empty freezer in its Joanne Watford Nutrition Center (JWNC).  The f...

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NAM's Pediatric Health Center Offers Vaccinations for Measles
February 19, 2019

NAM's Pediatric Health Center Offers Vaccinations for Measles

Health officials are sounding the alarm now that there is a revival in measles cases. Just six weeks into 2019, there have been seven confirmed cases of measles in Texas. Five of those cases are in...

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NAM Endowment Fund Dinner Raises Over $200,000
February 08, 2019

NAM Endowment Fund Dinner Raises Over $200,000

Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) raised over $200,000 during the 2019 NAM Endowment Fund Dinner —an annual event held to raise funds to enhance the financial stability of NAM and to offer secu...

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NAM Partners with AARP to Offer Free Tax Help
February 01, 2019

NAM Partners with AARP to Offer Free Tax Help

Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) is working with AARP Foundation Tax-Aide to help families and individuals receive the tax services they need. Services will be available starting February 1, 2...

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NAM Supports Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month with an Art & Writing Challenge
January 25, 2019

NAM Supports Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month with an Art & Writing Challenge

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. In support of healthy dating relationships, Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) is having an event called the “Young Hearts Matter” Art & Wri...

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2018 NAM Holiday Project: Food & Toy Distribution
January 22, 2019

2018 NAM Holiday Project: Food & Toy Distribution

NAM was racing with activity and excitement on Saturday, December 15 as staff and volunteers gathered to distribute food to over 1,000 families and toys to more than 2,000 children.

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2018 Jeans & Jewels Luncheon & Style Show Raises Nearly $80,000
September 18, 2018

2018 Jeans & Jewels Luncheon & Style Show Raises Nearly $80,000

On Thursday, September 13, 2018, Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) honored real estate mogul and community philanthropist Pam Hughes at the 2018 Jeans & Jewels Luncheon & Style Show. Ov...

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