Operation Back 2 School Sets Kids Up For Success

School may not look the same this year, but kids still have the same needs. With that in mind, Compassion Katy returns on August 1 at the Merrell Center with their 4th annual Operation Back 2 School event, this time with a twist. “This year’s event will be an outdoor, drive-thru experience,” said Executive Director… Continue reading Operation Back 2 School Sets Kids Up For Success

Compassion Katy to help 3,000 children get ready for school

Compassion Katy is preparing to host its drive-thru Operation Back 2 School event that should provide backpacks and school supplies to around 3,000 Katy Independent School District elementary students at 18 Title I schools. Here, students pick out their backpacks at the 2019 event.Courtesy of Compassion Katy As Katy-area families prepare for school, some parents… Continue reading Compassion Katy to help 3,000 children get ready for school

ServeFest 2013 – Spring Results

We have just finished wrapping up our very successful Katy ServeFest event. Impact was made as the community pulled together to meet needs in our area. One site of work was the YMCA Camp Cinco. Grounds were refurbished, painting was done along with carpentry and other building projects. This partnership allows the Katy YMCA to use… Continue reading ServeFest 2013 – Spring Results

The Journey Begins

Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton

Christ Clinic Looking for Medical Volunteers

Christ Clinic is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides charity healthcare to adults and children in the Katy/West Houston area who do not have health insurance or other means to obtain medical care.  Christ Clinic opened its doors in October 2000 and by the end of 2008 it had served over 11,000 patients at an… Continue reading Christ Clinic Looking for Medical Volunteers

Volunteers Needed for Spring Break at the Krause Center!

Having Fun with the Krause Center Kids is What Spring Break Volunteering is All About! Are you available to volunteer morning, afternoon or both? Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday March 16th through March 20th 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. or 12:00 to 3:30 p.m.  Activities include:  Sports, Crafts, Frisbee Golf, Bocchi Ball, Games, Relay Races, Charades & Scavenger Hunts! RSVP if… Continue reading Volunteers Needed for Spring Break at the Krause Center!

Commissioner Staples Seeks Organizations to Feed Children

Downturn in economy means more kids need assistance. AUSTIN – Federally funded school breakfasts and lunches help millions of low-income children in Texas get nutritious meals during the school year. The Texas Department of Agriculture is looking for organizations to sponsor the Summer Food Service Program <http://www.summerfood.org/>  to provide children a healthy diet when school… Continue reading Commissioner Staples Seeks Organizations to Feed Children

Volunteer Opportunities at Krause Center

Krause Christmas Open House Friday, December 12, 2008- 1 p.m. – 2:30 P.M. Krause Children will share with you their gifts and talents!  A Time to say thank you and Merry Christmas to all who are friends of Krause!  Contact Lori Romain at 3romains@comcast.net Krause Christmas Wrap Night Friday, December 19, 2008 – 6 p.m.… Continue reading Volunteer Opportunities at Krause Center

Daisy Scouts Making a Difference

On October 18, 2008, Daisy Girls Scout Troop #17501 had a birthday party to celebrate Juliette Low (founder of the Girl Scouts). And what birthday party is complete without gifts!?  So, the Daisies bought classic books for the O’Connell High School in Galveston whose library was destroyed by Hurricane Ike. The party was great fun,… Continue reading Daisy Scouts Making a Difference

Krause Children’s Center and Hurricane Ike

Hello Wonderful Volunteers, Mentors and Caring Community! We care about you- I hope all of you are well and your families are safe from Hurricane “Ike.” We are very concerned and hope if any of you have sustained loss or damage that you will let me know how you are doing. In these times we… Continue reading Krause Children’s Center and Hurricane Ike