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October 20, 2022
Food Donations URGENTLY NEEDED at NAM's Joanne Watford Nutrition Center in Fall 2022
"Its my first time receiving food this year.” “By the time I pay my rent, I’m almost out of money - so receiving this food is everything.” "After rent and other bills are paid, I can't afford foo...
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October 20, 2022
LONESTAR Concert for Jeans & Jewels 2022
On October 8th, 2022, NAM hosted a benefit concert as part of the annual Jeans & Jewels events. LONESTAR, the band that sings that iconic song “I’m Already There,” performed for NAM’s supporter...
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October 20, 2022
NAM Welcomes New Board Members in Fall 2022!
NAM is delighted to welcome new members Crystal Hollier and Dr. Lupita Hinojosa to its Board of Trustees. Crystal Hollier (O-Lee-Ay) holds a master’s degree in Social Work and began her career wo...
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September 29, 2022
September 2022 Food Distribution Feeds Hundreds of Neighbors in Need
On Saturday, September 17, 2022, Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) hosted a drive- thru food giveaway distributing food, along with fans, to help Houstonians beat the heat. Fresh fruit and vege...
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September 29, 2022
Fresh Food For Families Program
The Joanne Watford Nutrition Center is looking for NAM clients to enroll in its Fresh Food for Families program, now running monthly sessions through July of 2023. The purpose of the program is to ...
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September 29, 2022
2022 Jeans & Jewels Gala
The 2022 Jeans & Jewels Gala is quickly approaching, and it’s not too late to join in the fun! The annual Jeans & Jewels Gala, themed “A Salute to Texas Dance Halls,” will be held on Friday...
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September 28, 2022
Help us feed our neighbors in need!
Summer 2022 brought another wave of first-time clients to NAM. Global food, rent and fuel price increases created economic hardship for all of our neighbors, even for individuals who were employed....
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September 28, 2022
Domestic Violence Awareness Month at NAM
Domestic Violence is a Serious Community Issue October marks the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This year, the issue hits home for those of us in the NAM service area : Sheriff Gonzale...
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September 27, 2022
Jeans & Jewels Benefit Concert Featuring LONESTAR
Jeans & Jewels is kicking off its annual series of events with a pre-gala benefit concert featuring Grammy-nominated and CMA-winning Country music group LONESTAR on Saturday, October 8, 2022, a...
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September 26, 2022
It's More Than a Meal!
The high cost of inflation can be felt throughout the community – NAM and our programs are not immune to these rising costs. We are experiencing much higher than expected costs within our Meals on ...
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