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NAM June 2022 Food Give-Away
June 20, 2022

NAM June 2022 Food Give-Away

On Saturday, June 18, the free food give-away took place at NAM. This food distribution was needed because of the elevated demand from neighbors who are experiencing the impact of the global food p...

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Taking Care of Your Mental Health During These Difficult Times
May 31, 2022

Taking Care of Your Mental Health During These Difficult Times

Anguish of the heart, Grief, sadness, anger, senseless. Come comfort, bring Hope. -   C. Runaas (written last week as part of my personal processing) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As we close out Mental Health Aw...

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Older Americans Month 2022
May 31, 2022

Older Americans Month 2022

For the first time in two years, NAM’s Young at Heart Center came together to celebrate Older Americans Month.  With the Young at Heart Center now operating at 100% capacity as of May 1st, many sen...

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NAM Partners With Hosanna Lutheran to Distribute Food
May 27, 2022

NAM Partners With Hosanna Lutheran to Distribute Food

Northwest Assistance Ministries and Hosanna Lutheran Church are partnering to distribute food to 500 families. This event will take place at the church on 16525 Ella Boulevard, Houston TX 77090 on ...

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June 18th Food Fair and Sidewalk Sale
May 27, 2022

June 18th Food Fair and Sidewalk Sale

NAM Resale will host our next community food distribution and sidewalk sale on June 18th! Individuals receiving groceries at the food are invited to shop the sidewalk sale, happening at the red bri...

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NAM Resale Store Gets Makeover
May 24, 2022

NAM Resale Store Gets Makeover

Northwest Assistance Ministries' Resale Store received a recent makeover. New carpet, fresh paint and a little rearranging gives the corner store a fresh new look with a little more walking around ...

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Parenting Skills Class for Mental Health Awareness Month!
May 20, 2022

Parenting Skills Class for Mental Health Awareness Month!

“Parenting is hard, if only we had an instruction book.” Here is your opportunity! While we agree that parenting is challenging, it can also be rewarding and enjoyable, especially when you have the...

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MHAM Topic: Loss of A Loved One To Suicide
May 17, 2022

MHAM Topic: Loss of A Loved One To Suicide

By Candace Runaas, MS, LMFT-S, LPC Director, NAM Behavioral Health The death of Naomi Judd reminds us that tragedy such as death by suicide does not discriminate by class, race, gender, or social ...

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Supporting a Friend or Family Member Dealing with Mental Health Problems
May 12, 2022

Supporting a Friend or Family Member Dealing with Mental Health Problems

(Taken and Modified from MentalHealth.gov website) FAMILY - Families can be made up of a variety of different structures – connected by blood, marriage, adoption, and, in some communities, by choic...

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What is NAM doing for Mental Health Awareness Month 2022?
May 07, 2022

What is NAM doing for Mental Health Awareness Month 2022?

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and there is growing need to promote mental wellness for ourselves and others. Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) is a multiservice agency that provides for ...

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