Hurricane Ike Work Days

The Greater Houston area is still suffering from damage caused from Hurricane Ike.  The damage is extensive and work is expected to be on-going for at least the next year.  The Greater Houston Long Term Recovery Committee, which is a coalition of church, service and volunteer agencies, is looking for volunteers to help repair Ike-damaged [...]

Merry Christmas From CompassionKaty.org

“…I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.”
Matthew 25:40
CompassionKaty.org would like to thank each and every person who has volunteered their time this year.  Servefest 2008 at West Houston Charter School was a huge success.  We had over 350 volunteers representing 3000+ [...]

Breath Of Life Paint Day

Now that Ike has blown through and Breath of Life children’s clinic has been used even more, giving free treatment to Ike’s kids, we are having our rescheduled paint day for Saturday, November 15. The Breath of Life Adult Clinic also has requested some borders be put up in various rooms. Please join us as we [...]

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, [...]

Grand Lakes Presbyterian Church Joins an Army of C.O.R.E. Volunteers to Clean Shore Acres Neighborhoods

On Saturday October 25, a team from Grand Lakes Presbyterian Church went to the Clear Lake/Seabrook area and joined with several hundred other volunteers organized by Christians Organized for Relief Efforts (C.O.R.E. Alliance) to clear debris from the yards of homes in the Shore Acres subdivision.  With beautiful weather and serving hearts, the team was [...]

Vans & Drivers Needed in Galveston for Red Cross Shelter

Currently about 300 evacuees remain in the Red Cross Shelter on Galveston Island.  Many are without transportation which is desperately needed in order for them to meet with their FEMA inspectors and move their families and belongings into safe housing. 
 
Individuals with cars or vans are asked to contact Carolyn Shell of the American Red Cross [...]

Bake Sale

After Hurricane Ike left his calling card, Carol Schwartz decided to send a different calling card. Carol is a Katy resident, local mom, and small business owner. Not knowing what else to do, she decided to do a bake sale. She baked for days and with the help of her children, Crystal and Jarret, they [...]

Ike The Aftermath, How You Made A Difference

In the weeks after Hurricane Ike came through and devastated Galveston Island and the surrounding communities, Erin Cox, a Katy resident and member of Grace Fellowship went to Galveston to check on her sister and family who lived on the island. She was heartbroken when she saw the total devastation with her own eyes, she [...]

CompassionKaty.org and C.O.R.E. Team Up in Clear Lake

Photos have been posted of one of the house clean-up projects the team has been working on.
The need is tremendous. As of Oct. 03, 2008 the C.O.R.E. house count for immediate help has gone from 70 to 80. We are looking for volunteers on Saturdays. No children under 18 please. This is not easy work [...]

Ike: The Aftermath, How Can You Help?

Galveston is in need of gently used or new…
Clothing, Towels, and Books to Restore School Libraries
We will also be accepting gift cards and monitary donations. Please bring donations to the following drop off locations.
Cornerstone Church
1351 S. Mason Rd
Monday, October 13th
9:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch
22765 Westheimer Parkway
October 6th – 12th
Volunteers Needed! Please [...]

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