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August is National Make a Will Month
August 08, 2022

August is National Make a Will Month

August is National Make-A-Will Month. For many NAM supporters, this yearly reminder is just the motivation they need to finally sit down and create their last will and testament. And once they do, ...

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National Wellness Month 2022
August 03, 2022

National Wellness Month 2022

WEEK 1: Gratitude According to Dr. Amit Sood, resiliency consists of four key areas: Gratitude, Mindful Presence, Kindness, and a Resilience Mindset. We will explore each of these in the month of A...

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July was another month of increased numbers in requests for assistance.
July 27, 2022

July was another month of increased numbers in requests for assistance.

Many are our neighbors who are working full-time jobs, but experiencing the impact of the global inflationary economy. The increased prices on energy, fuel and food are creating the need for assist...

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Urgent Need for NAM Meals on Wheels Volunteers
July 27, 2022

Urgent Need for NAM Meals on Wheels Volunteers

NAM has returned to delivering daily meals - the first time in two years since the start of the pandemic. When NAM first began ramping up to resume daily deliveries, the first concern was and still...

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NAM to Celebrate Thrift Store Days
July 26, 2022

NAM to Celebrate Thrift Store Days

Northwest Assistance Ministries Resale will celebrate "Thrift Store Days" August 8th - August 19th, 2022! Seniors will enjoy an additional 20% off their entire purchase and ALL clothing will be buy...

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Northwest Assistance Ministries awarded a Healthy Kids, Healthy Families grant by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
July 26, 2022

Northwest Assistance Ministries awarded a Healthy Kids, Healthy Families grant by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

In July 2022, Northwest Assistance Ministries was awarded a Healthy Kids, Healthy Families® (HKHF) grant by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX). The HKHF funding will support BCBSTX’s comm...

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July 2022 WorkTexas Hiring Event
July 26, 2022

July 2022 WorkTexas Hiring Event

    On Friday, July 8th, NAM hosted the WorkTexas Hiring event at the Harrell Opportunity Center. These hiring events are part of the ongoing partnership between NAM’s Learning and Vocational Trai...

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NAM Bowl-A-Thon 2022
July 26, 2022

NAM Bowl-A-Thon 2022

Spots are still available for the first ever NAM Bowl-A-Thon. Families, school groups, sports teams, community service clubs, scout packs, companies and friends are encouraged to be a part of a fun...

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One Year of Supporting Veterans at NAM
June 24, 2022

One Year of Supporting Veterans at NAM

June marks one year since NAM established the Veteran Services program, stepping up to meet a need expressed by many clients.  “About half of our clients have mental health concerns that are combat...

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NAM and Work Texas to Host Job Fair
June 24, 2022

NAM and Work Texas to Host Job Fair

Northwest Assistance Ministries and Work Texas are partnering to host a Hiring Fair on Friday, July 8th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. The event will be held in the Fowler room of the Harrell Family Opp...

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