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An activist organization that is dedicated to making flooding a political issue in the Houston
region.
http://www.houstonvotersagainstflooding.com/default.htm
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Uptown Houston
Houston development association for the Uptown district, which includes the Galleria.
http://www.uptown-houston.com/
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Houston Food Bank
News, information on current fundraisers, volunteer needs, and how to schedule a tour.
http://www.houstonfoodbank.org/
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The Gathering Place
A non-profit organization which provides a supportive environment for persons with severe and
persistent mental illness focusing on strengths rather than limitations. Details about the group,
its staff, news, and how to contribute.
http://www.thegatheringplacehouston.org/
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The Delta Club
Provides meeting rooms for various Alcoholics Anonymous and AlAnon Groups.
http://www.thedeltaclub.com/
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YMCA of Greater Houston
List of branches, membership information, calendar of events, list of programs and services, and
volunteer opportunities.
http://www.ymcahouston.org
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The Houston A&M Club
Serves Texas A&M University and the greater Houston area by hosting a variety of alumni
activities.
http://ensim.aghosting.com/~admin15/
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CrossRoads: Community Partnership for Youth
Organization working to prevent or reduce youth involvement with the juvenile justice system.
Information about mentoring services offered.
http://www.crossroads-volunteers.org/
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Center for the Retarded, Inc. (CRI)
A private not-for-profit United Way agency, CRI's mission is to provide opportunities which promote
individual choice, personal growth and community involvement for persons with mental retardation
and those needing similar services.
http://jericho.webradium.com/jerichoweb/Templates/common/index.cfm?site_id=1044
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Spaulding for Children
Placing abused and neglected children with permanent adoptive families and providing on-going
support after placement.
http://www.spauldingforchildren.org/
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Houston Alumnae Chapter Kappa Alpha Theta
Features meeting and event information.
http://www.houstonthetas.org/
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Volunteer Houston
Helps people find volunteer opportunities to make a difference in the community. Offers donation
information, special events, children's section, and program details.
http://www.volunteerhouston.org/
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Hope For Youth
Non-profit organization providing activities and programs for at-risk urban youth. Provides
mission and history information, event schedule, donation, and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.ghg.net/hfyouth/
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Towering Texans of Houston
Social club for tall adults. Information for prospective members, events, student scholarship
program, and photographs.
http://tall.org/clubs/tx/ttoh/
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American Hope
Seeks to reinvigorate the American spirit by focusing young professionals on charity, statesmanship
and virtue. Includes events and contact information.
http://www.americanhope.com/
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Cheddarhead Pack of Houston
Green Bay Packer fans in Houston meet to watch the football games and have a lot of fun. This
group also does some charitable work in the community.
http://www.cheddarheadpackhouston.com/
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Light House Center
A non-profit organization that provides free access to Christian-based guidance counseling and
financial seminars throughout the Greater Houston area.
http://www.lighthousecenter.org/
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Covenant House Texas
A non-profit childcare agency which provides emergency shelter, crisis intervention, transitional
housing, health care, and other educational/vocational services to homeless, or runaway youth.
http://www.covenanthousetx.org/
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Houston Peace and Justice Center
Offers itself as a vehicle for educational outreach to the general public and as a sponsor of
events that build community among Houston's peace and justice activists. Directory of member
groups, issues, calendar of events, news, and tools for activists.
http://www.hpjc.org/
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Christian Community Service Center (CCSC)
A coalition of 36 churches that ministers to those in need in southwest Houston. CCSC offers a
variety of help services, including a food pantry, clothing, financial assistance and referral to
other agencies.
http://www.ccschouston.com/
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MOMS Club of Near Northwest Houston
A support/social club for stay/work-at-home mothers and their children. Offers monthly meetings,
playgroups and other activities.
http://pages.ivillage.com/momsclubnwh/
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DePelchin Children's Center
Provides a broad-based program of services to children and families in the Houston, Texas area.
http://www.depelchin.org
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Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM)
A local non-profit organization to help those in need.
http://www.namonline.org/
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Petroleum Club of Houston
Private club located downtown. Information about membership, rules and services, special events,
and reciprocal clubs.
http://www.pcoh.com/
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The Arc of Greater Houston
A nonprofit organization that expands inclusive opportunities for people with mental retardation
and other developmental disabilities by promoting the rights and interests of individuals and their
families, providing innovative training and services, and increasing community awareness.
http://www.thearcofgreaterhouston.com/
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Technology For All
Organization whose purpose is to bring technology to underserved areas. Offers press releases,
mission statement, and sponsorship information.
http://www.techforall.org/
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The Rotary Club of Houston
Association of business professionals who volunteer their efforts through the work of some two
dozen club committees that assist groups such as troubled youngsters, former prison inmates,
business oriented high school students, and families of cancer patients. Provides information on
services, meeting and event schedule, and club information.
http://www.rotaryhouston.org/
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Greater Houston Preservation Alliance
Mission is to promote the preservation and appreciation of Houston's architectural and cultural
heritage.
http://www.ghpa.org
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Bayou City Lagniappe Cookers
Information and recipes from a barbeque cook-off team with a cajun flavor.
http://www.bayoucitylagniappe.com/
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The Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research (SIETAR) Houston Chapter
Seeks to promote cooperative and effective communications among diverse cultures, races and ethnic
groups and to encourage the development and application of knowledge, values and skills enabling
effective intercultural, interracial and interethnic relations.
http://www.sietarhouston.org/
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Houston MOMS Club Southwest
A non-profit support group for stay-at-home mothers and their children. Activities are during the
day with the children. Details about the group, a calendar of activities, and membership
information.
http://www.momsclubswh.airweb.net/
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Habitat for Humanity, Project Houston
Seeks to give witness to the Christian gospel by working in partnership with God's people in need
to create a decent habitat in which to live and work.
http://www.houstonhabitat.org/
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Houston Coalition for Justice Not War
Coalition of individuals and groups who believe that justice can be achieved through peaceful
means. Site includes meeting schedule, calendar of events, action alerts, and position papers.
http://houstonjusticenotwar.org/
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Faith In Practice
A community of health care volunteers who work to improve the physical, spiritual and economic
conditions of the poor in Central America. Teams are made up of doctors, nurses, physical
therapists, and other medical support personnel along with dentists, dental hygienists and dental
assistants.
http://www.faithinpractice.org/
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Crisis Intervention of Houston
24-hour volunteer-answered crisis hotlines. Other services include: Spanish Hotline, Teenline, and
Survivors of Suicide support groups. The website includes updated info on suicide prevention,
depression, alcohol and other drug use and teen issues.
http://www.crisishotline.org/
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Corpus Justice
Promotes human and civil rights, liberty, and justice for all members of society without regard
for social or economic status through research, education, networking, and action.
http://users.ev1.net/~corpus/
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