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Kingsland Baptist, Grace Fellowship, and The Fellowship — three Katy churches — are underwriting and assisting The Hangar Unity Center in Brookshire with a drive-thru food pantry. A division of Eyes On Me Inc, The Hangar serves at-risk families in Brookshire. Last week approximately 350 families in Brookshire received food boxes through this compassionate initiative. This week we will provide produce and protein boxes for families in need.

HOW YOU CAN HELP
You are invited to join the initiative by providing any of the food items listed below.

• canned vegetables
• canned beans
• canned fruit
• fruit cups
• pasta products
• pasta / spaghetti sauces
• canned chili
• canned soups
• canned tuna or chicken
• tuna packets
• peanut butter
• jelly / jam
• Vienna sausage
• Spam

DROP-OFF LOCATION
The Fellowship, located at 22765 Westheimer Parkway, serves as the drop-off location for food contributions. The Fellowship is receiving items Mondays through Thursdays this week and next between the hours of 8:00 AM and Noon.

To prevent human to human contact, please enter from Westheimer Parkway and drive through the portico at the end of the NextGen Building which faces Westheimer Parkway. Please place your donated food items in the boxes on the carts provided at the door to the building. No need to wait to hand items to anyone.

Thank you for giving to help families in Brookshire make it through this season of sheltering in place.

Give $5.00 And Challenge 5 Friends

Katy Christian Ministries continues to serve the community, and the need for their services is growing. They have temporarily closed their two Resale locations. This puts KCM in a vulnerable position as the Resale Stores are primary sources of operational revenue. KCM needs your assistance to help them continue to serve.

You can help in a very simple way. Please donate just $5.00 and then challenge 5 friends to do the same. With just 5,000 people donating $5.00, KCM can quickly raise $25,000. Also, please consider becoming a monthly donor by securely automating your monthly contribution. $5.00 may not seem like much but KCM can do a world of good with it!

Let’s help KCM to continue their work of “transforming lives through God’s grace and the generosity of the community.”

Click DONATE to make a difference.

Here is a summary of what’s happening at KCM:

• Social Services has responded to 1800 calls for assistance.
• Crisis Center is experiencing an increase in calls from Domestic Violence victims.
• Food Pantry is serving an average of 127 families per day.
• KCM Resale Stores are now selling online! Go to Facebook Marketplace and search “Katy Christian Ministries” for listings.

For Brookshire Residents

Volunteer Opportunities

We have been keeping you up to date with how you can help those in your community. Two of the pressing needs we still face are blood donors and delivery drivers to drop off food. Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center and CrowdSource Rescue are two major non-profits that are assisting those in our neighborhood. We have highlighted these issues before, and we would urge you if you are healthy and willing, to either donate blood or volunteer to be a delivery driver or dispatcher for those who are not able to leave their homes.

GULF COAST REGIONAL BLOOD CENTER
Those who are participating in blood drives are taking all precautions to ensure the safety of their donors, however, an appointment is required, In addition, you can find more information about this below and at GiveBlood.org. The Blood Center is encouraging social distancing and they are asking all donors to please make an appointment to prevent overcrowding.

CrowdSource Rescue
The CDC has identified older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions as being at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Many of our neighbors who are at risk are unable to leave their homes for fear of contracting COVID-19. Crowdsource Rescue (CSR) played a critical role during Harvey by helping match flood victims in need of rescue to rescuers willing and able to help. They have stepped up during the current COVID-19 crisis to help direct volunteers who are willing and able to deliver food and basic supplies to homebound at-risk neighbors who need it the most.

They need volunteers who are willing to pick up food and supplies from a Food Bank and deliver it to those in need. The need is critical now and is likely to increase in the weeks ahead. CSR has incorporated social distancing into their model to keep volunteers and clients as safe as possible. Volunteers drop off the food at the client’s doorstep and do not enter the home.

Up for a bigger challenge? CSR also has a need for dispatchers who take on the task of coordinating drivers, clients and food distribution.

Serving with CSR is one way that the faith community can care for our neighbors in need.

Katy Christian Ministries Food Pantry

IF YOU NEED FOOD ASSISTANCE
The KCM Food Pantry is currently serving the community with food and personal care items as available. A one-time emergency portion of food is offered to non-clients. For ongoing assistance, please make an appointment by phone with KCM Social Services at 281.391.9623.

Those seeking assistance should park in front of the KCM Food Pantry, and remain in their cars at all times and a staff or volunteer will come out to serve you.

Food Pantry Hours
Monday — Thursday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
1:00 PM — 4:00 PM

KCM Food Pantry
5506 1st Street
Katy, TX 77493

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
The KCM Food Pantry is currently serving an average of 127 families per day. The demands during this shelter-in-place season has put a strain on available resources. Please consider donating any of the following items or placing an order fore food and having it delivered to the food pantry.

• canned meats (tuna, chicken)
• canned protein beans
• canned vegetables
• canned soups
• canned fruit tomato products (diced, sauce, etc)
• rice and dry beans (bags of 2lbs or less)
• pasta (1lb packages)
• Ramen noodles
• Mac & Cheese

We try to provide these basic items to every family and are consistently running low on stock.

Order food panty donations online and have delivered to the address below during the foods pantry hours noted above:

KCM Food Pantry
5506 1st Street
Katy, TX 77493

The Hangar Drive-Thru Food Pantry Needs

HOW YOU CAN HELP
You are invited to join the initiative by providing any of the food items listed below.

DROP-OFF LOCATION
The Fellowship, located at 22265 Westheimer Parkway, serves as the drop-off location for food contributions. The Fellowship is receiving items Mondays through Thursdays this week and next between the hours of 8:00 AM and Noon.

YoungLives Update

YoungLives is a ministry for pregnant and parenting teens. We have groups all over the city of Houston, and also one just for teen moms in the Katy area. We have a team of volunteers who offer friendship and mentorship to the girls. We usually meet in person each week, but right now we are getting creative so that we can still connect with girls. We are offering Bible Study and Hang Out times over FaceTime, Zoom and other virtual platforms, are able to do porch deliveries of diapers, formula, and other essentials items and throughout this stay at home time will continue to find ways to offer community and connection to teen moms in Katy!

If you are interested in learning more or know a teen mom who needs some community and encouragement reach out to Katie Martin.

Thank you!

Katie Martin

Christ Clinic Needs

As a member of the health safety net team in the greater Houston area, patients of Christ Clinic experience some of the most complicated health diagnosis. Lack of regular, affordable care means that many of our patients face diabetes and cardiovascular disease — conditions that make them the most vulnerable to the seriousness of the Coronavirus. These individuals are among the most likely to experience life-threatening complications should they become ill.

Those we serve traditionally work in hourly positions within the retail and hospitality industries, groups facing temporary unemployment to curtail the spread of the virus. This leaves those who already live paycheck to paycheck with the added burden of meeting their most basic needs with even fewer resources. Should these individuals fall ill, medical expenses could leave them financially bankrupt.

As a community health clinic, we benefit from professional volunteers who provide care to the thousands we serve each year. The clinic possesses limited resources for safety equipment and single use items that are essential to protecting these volunteers and our patients.

Christ Clinic is reaching out in hopes that you will partner with us to ensure that those most in need can continue to receive the vital healthcare services they have come to depend upon us for. Keep in mind, 65% of our patient population at Christ Clinic are considered high risk of complications or death if they contract Covid-19 and already struggle with limited access to care.

Please consider a gift to Christ Clinic to help us provide the additional resources needed by our medical staff and volunteers to help patients navigate the Coronavirus pandemic as safely as possible. Your gift will truly help protect lives.

Donations can be made online or by check via mail. Please mail checks to:

Christ Clinic
802 Dominion Dr., Suite 800
Katy, TX 77450

Sincerely,
Lara Hamilton, RN
Executive Director
Christ Clinic

Pregnancy Help Center Needs

We all know this is an unprecedented crisis our Nation is facing. Health issues aside, the economic uncertainty is difficult for all of us. This also has a huge impact on those that we serve. In doing our best to make sure our clients are able to get the supplies their babies need, we could use your help as well.

We are so appreciative of your continued support of donating necessities such as:

• Diapers (we are always short on sizes 4, 5, 6)

• Baby Toiletries such as shampoo, baby wash, diaper rash cream, etc.

• Wipes

You may order these online and just have them sent directly to…

Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston
1450 E. Summitry Circle
Katy, TX 77449

We are also a part of Amazon Smiles at smile.amazon.com/ch/76-0276015

Supplies are important, but it is also important that we are there to listen. Our clients come in to receive an affirmation of life, hope and the truth found in the Words of Jesus Christ. They want to see a smiling face that truly cares. We are blessed to be able to continue to offer this to them.

Thank you to all of you who continue to support us in so many ways. I hope that we can continue to count on you during this difficult time. If you are able, you can always visit our website to donate online at https://phckaty.org/get-involved/donate/

Most importantly, please keep us in your prayers. May I ask for your continued prayers for our clients, for our volunteers, and for the staff. Please pray for our continued ability to serve our clients as directed by our Savior Jesus Christ to stay true to our mission to save lives and bring hope and love to those that need to know Him.

In His Grace,
Jeannie Z
Executive Director

Neighborhood Kidz Club Needs

Neighborhood KidZ Club (NKC) exists to make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families in local communities through a commitment to addressing practical, spiritual, academic, and social needs.

We are currently serving about 400 families in underserved communities. Families need a few basic items to help them get through this time. Our primary connection to families is through their children participating in our Bible Clubs. When we come with needed supplies for children and families it supports the gospel that we teach. Children and their parents in local communities recognize our faces and over time respond positively to God’s love extended through NKC Bible teachers and volunteers.

Your support of these supplies will be delivered with Easter Bible lessons and activities for the next few weeks. As children miss their time in Bible Club with teachers and friends, they will be happy to enjoy a story, activity, craft, and treats.

ESSENTIAL ITEMS THAT ARE NEEDED

• Bags of beans (black or pinto)

• Bags of white rice

• Boxes of pasta

• Cans of tuna fish

• Toilet paper

If you have any of these items or can secure any of them, please contact Beth Barber.

Katy Christian Ministries Needs

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
• nonperishable foods
• personal care items
• cleaning supplies and disinfectants
• household paper products (paper towels, toilet paper, etc)

We are serving an average of 140 families per day using a modified “Carhop” system so clients remain in their vehicles while getting the food and supplies they need. Donors can stay home and shop online if needed, and have the items shipped directly to KCM at 5506 1^st Street, Katy, Texas 77493. Deliveries should be scheduled during business hours Monday-Thursday, 9am-5:00pm.

Our Food Pantry is classified as an “essential service” under the Stay at Home order. Volunteers who are healthy and not in high risk categories are welcome to signup for shifts at our Food Pantry helping pre-pack bags, made pickups of donations from local grocery stores, or even answering phones as we are experiencing a very high call volume. Proper precautions are being taken for limiting group sizes, disinfecting surfaces, and providing access to handwashing facilities, in order to do our part to keep people safe while still serving.

VOLUNTEER
• Volunteers can sign up here:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4FABAB2AA6FD0-food.

• For questions, please email volunteer@ktcm.org.

OTHER NEEDS
• 2 webcams to conduct virtual counseling services with clients
• disposable face masks for safe distribution of critical food assistance to the community.

FUNDING NEEDS
Operational funding to provide continuity of services. Our budget is being deeply affected by lack of sales/closure of our two Resale Store locations and we ask for help from the community to help bridge this gap as we modify programs to continue serving an increasingly at-risk population. According to our newly published 2019 Impact Report, $.90 cent of every dollar entrusted to KCM directly funds the programs and services we provide free to the community. The full report is available at: www.ktcm.org/impact or see attached PDF copy. Donations can be made securely through the Donate button on our website at www.ktcm.org.

Friends of Sundown Covid-19 Response

As resources become more scarce, the effect these shortages have on the communities we serve is amplified. They regularly lack access to information, transportation and resources, which are now becoming hard to find for everyone. You can imagine the concern we have for our neighbors.

Now, more than ever, we need your help and this is how:

Volunteer Opportunities: We intend to keep the health and safety of volunteers and our communities our top priority. We strive to adhere to all federal and CDC guidelines.

DONATE SUPPLIES
• Preferably pre-packaged kits (List of Items listed below)
• Pick up kits and supplies from partners
• Deliver kits and supplies to storage site/distribution site

PREPARE SUPPLY KITS
• On site Volunteer Position
• Package bulk/loose items in an easier to distribute packaging

INFORMATION TEAM MEMBER
• Remote Volunteer Position
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Google Voice # assigned to receive phone calls
• Receive information for mobile deliveries

STORAGE SITE (location to be determined)
• On site
• Organize any items that would be stored
• Prepare supply kits

DISTRIBUTION
• On site (location to be determined)
• Distribute supplies to community members during drive-thru services
• Mobile Volunteers to Deliver supplies to at risk community members

If you are interested in volunteering for any of the positions above, please sign up through this link: https://tinyurl.com/VolunteerFOSresponse

RESOURCES NEEDED

• Nonperishable food items
• Toilet paper
• Water
• Feminine hygiene products
• Latex Gloves
• Masks N95 / N99
• Child Related Needs:
• Activity Kits
• Bible Studies
• Children’s Art Projects/Competitions
• Homework
• Alcohol Wipes
• Diabetics
• Hygiene Education
• Pet Food
• Mental Health:
∗ Counseling services
∗ Hotline information
∗ Grief counseling
∗ Loss of control

As always, we are extremely grateful for you and all that you do to love on our community. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us! You can reach us at 210.548.4833 or email Leslie Dedrick, Volunteer Coordinator.

Helping Katy’s Homeless thru Covid-19 Crisis

Tina Hatcher, Director of Hope Impacts, and her team are caring for Katy’s homeless through the current Covid-19 crisis. Hope Impacts mission is to inspire hope and promote healing for the homeless of Katy through intentional acts of love, cultivation of community, and networking of area resources.

Here are their current needs and how you can help. Please deliver items to them at 802 Dominion Drive Suite 900, Katy, TX 77450 (across the street and to the west of Kingsland Baptist Church).

NEEDS
• Large Print bibles • Toilet paper
• paper towels
• face masks
• gloves
• paper goods
• laundry pods for washateria

ITEMS FOR FOOD BAGS
 • chicken salad
• tuna salad
• small peanut butter
• tuna in packages
• Spam
• fruits
• canned soups
• Spaghetti-O’s
• Ravioli
• Ensure
• Powerade or Gatorade
• flavor packets for water
• juice
• coffee
• creamer (not powdered)
• milk
• lunch meat
• cheese
• bread
• oatmeal
• packs of mayo or mustard
• chips
• body wipes
• razors
• batteries (all sizes)
• small flashlights
• tents | 3 or 4 man
• gas cards
• food cards
• gift cards
• bus cards ($25.00 limit)
• we also have laundry cards that the owner will meet whatever amount is put on the card (so if we put 100 on the card, he will match 100)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 
If you want to volunteer or to arrange a meal please contact our Katy Branch Manager Michelle@hopeimpacts.org.

• We need volunteers to cook and bring meals as our restaurant partners are closing to drive in only services during the week or order delivery for us.

• Monday and Friday we need food from 9:00 AM to Noon
• Wednesdays we need food from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Food needs to be ready to serve  • We also need food packs to hand out to those on the streets.

CLOTHING NEEDS
• New men’s cotton boxer briefs S, M, L (mostly M and L)
• New women’s underwear size 5 to 7
• Women’s socks
• Men’s gently used shorts and long pants size 29-34 inch waist.
• Men’s T-shirts (preferably with pockets M, L, XL)
• Men’s gently used tennis shoes size 9 to 13

PRAYER AND OTHER NEEDS
• We need your prayers and people to hire our situationally or chronically homeless friends so they can work towards independence and self sufficiency.

• We need mentors.

• We need people willing to rent rooms to folks that have an income but no place to go. (we will arrange meeting and screening for jobs, or rooms to rent at our offices). We have a referral form and a review form once someone has worked a job so we can get recommendations on how the job was completed and if the customer was satisfied. Many of those we help have great skills just find themselves in a tough situation that is hard to get out of.

Katy Disaster Response

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