Westfield Terra August 2018

express gratitude to those serving in the United States Armed Forces. Adopt
A US Soldier is sustained by its volunteer workforce located across the United
States. After a supporter asked a soldier what they needed, his response was
as follows: “No requests, just don’t want to be forgotten.” -LCPL O.J.T. III. When
registering for Adopt A US Soldier your involvement can range from writing
letters and sending postcards, to mailing care packages full of items a soldier
may need or want. Handwritten letters are most important and meaningful to
soldiers. Adopt A US Soldier encourages civilians to adopt a soldier to show
your support for those that are making sacrifices for our country. If interested,
please go to www.adoptaussoldier.org to register.
SPANISH MEADOWS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
In just 1 hour you could touch the hearts of at least 4 seniors. Do you
have a little free time? Do you enjoy the company of seniors? We would
love to have you volunteer your time and services to our wonderful
residents. Spanish Meadows Nursing and Rehab opened its doors in
the fall of 2005 bringing quality care in a luxury environment to Katy
and surrounding communities. We are located at 1480 Katy Flewellen
Road, Katy, TX 77494. To get further information on volunteering, please
contact Robbin at 281-394-0088 or spanishmeadowsactivities@gmail.
com. Please visit our website at www.spanish-meadows.com.
KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
Katy Christian Ministries is looking for volunteers to help in various areas
of the ministry and special events. If you would love to make a difference
in the community by volunteering, please visit our website at www.ktcm.
org, email info@ktcm.org or call 281-391-5261 for further information.
HEALTHBRIDGE VOLUNTEERING
HealthBridge Children’s Hospital, www.healthbridgehouston.com,
located in the Westchase District of Houston is looking for volunteers.
Our 40 bed pediatric facility helps children ages 0-21 years of age as they
transition from hospital to home. Volunteers can assist our team with
direct patient interactions (play, baby holding, reading, mentoring)
and indirect patient care (greeters, phone reception and administrative
tasks). Volunteer hours vary, please contact Ellyn Poole at epoole@
nhsltd.com for more information.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED AT
BUCKNER HOSPICE OF HOUSTON
Buckner Hospice of Houston is in need of volunteers. We offer many
different volunteer opportunities from Patient visits to office duties.
Hours of very flexible to fit your busy schedule. You donate the number
of hours you can. Please contact Toni Cruse Volunteer Coordinator at
281-493-6800 or 713-918-9320 for more information.
THE THOMAS A. GLAZIER SENIOR EDUCATION CENTER
HAS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
STAY ACTIVE. STAY ENGAGED. A new place for seniors to learn, located
at 16600 Pine Forest Lane, near Texas 6 and Clay Road. Free classes
available to Harris County residents 55 and older on subjects ranging
from basic computer skills to digital photography to astronomy, photo
editing and memory enhancement. We need you in our classrooms!
Get free volunteer training. Teach your own computer class. Contact
us now at 713-274-3250 or email us: glaziersec@hctx.net. Operated by
Harris County Precinct Three Commissioner Steve Radack.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT CHRIST CLINIC KATY
Christ Clinic Katy is a nonprofit that provides quality healthcare to
uninsured and underinsured patients living Fort Bend and Harris
Counties. Volunteers Medical Providers (MD, DO, NP, PA or specialty
provider) Nurses, Medical Assistants, medical students and individuals
looking to learn more about the medical field are needed to help Christ
Clinic fulfill its mission. To volunteer, please call Beverly Allen at 281-
574-1540 or via email at beverly@christclinickaty.org. Or visit www.
christclinickaty.org to register for an upcoming volunteer orientation.
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KATY QUILTERS NEEDS HELP FOR CHARITIES
Calling on all the quilters in the area to help make pillowcases and small
blankets. This last year we donated over 200 pillowcases and small blankets
to various charities. The demand is even higher with all of the families that
have lost their homes because of the fires in and around our area. We need
you and we have fabric that has been donated but we need your hands
and time to make someone smile. If you would like to help, call the Katy
Quilters, Shari Medford at 281-635-3000.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: VANTAGE HOSPICE
Vantage Volunteers Needed! Looking to volunteer in a way that makes
a difference in people’s lives? This is it! Our compassionate volunteer
team takes an individualized approach to care. We help provide the best
quality of life, for the end of life. This is accomplished through social
interaction, companionship, active listening and activities. In addition,
sometimes we aide and support the family by relieving the caregiver. If
interested, contact Tracy Roth at troth@vantagehospice.com.
FOSTER CHILDREN: PREPARATION FOR ADULT LIVING (PAL)
When foster children reach age 18, they are considered independent. That’s
difficult for kids who have been wards of the state, with necessities arranged
by caseworkers with state funds. Now they’ll have to figure out how to organize
themselves and make their money last a whole month. Fortunately,
Child protective Services offers them a program to help prepare for independence:
Preparation for Adult Living (PAL). The year-long course culminates
in an all-day workshop hosted by the National Council for Jewish Women
(NCJW). The course is held at Junior Achievement’s BizTown, using computer
kiosks sponsored by local businesses. Want to help with PAL or other NCJW
programs that help change lives with hands-on community service? Contact
info@ncjwhouston.org or see www.ncjwhouston.org.
LITERACY ADVANCE OF HOUSTON IS
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
Your way to transform a life in need… Teach someone to read! Just
a few hours a week can make all the difference for someone in your
community! Literacy Advance is Houston’s largest and oldest 100%
volunteer-supported literacy organization - and we need your help!
We’re calling all passionate volunteers to help adults learn to read, write
and speak English. All classes are free because they are taught by caring
people just like you willing to volunteer a few hours a week. We’d love
to match you with a person in need. Ola read her first book at age 49,
thanks to a tutor just like you. Prior teaching experience is welcome but
not necessary. Training and ongoing support is provided and we have
locations across the city. Other volunteer opportunities are available as
well, to find out more please contact Anna Zubkova, Volunteer Manager,
at tutor@literacyadvance.org or at 713-266-8777 ext.16.
GIVE A SENIOR THE GIFT OF MOBILITY!
KATY AREA RIDE SERVICE NEEDS YOUR HELP DRIVING OLDER ADULTS
Katy Area Ride Service (KARS) is looking for your assistance in transporting
seniors in need of personal (hair salon, bank, classes, volunteering,
visiting a loved one, taking a pet to the vet) and occasional medical rides.
Rides are provided in your personal vehicles to passengers who are age
65+ and ambulatory (not wheelchair bound, may use walking aids). Time
commitment is flexible and you choose the Katy territory in which you want
to drive. Volunteers do not provide rides that go east of Barker Cypress,
north of Clay Road, west of FM 1463 or south of Bellaire Blvd at the Grand
Parkway. Benefits to Volunteer Drivers include the opportunity to help
seniors retain independent living, dignity and freedom. Drivers tell us the
day(s) and times they are able to drive. Drivers choose if they wait for the
senior or return later to pick them up. Drivers must be between 21 years
of age and 78 years of age with a good driving record, pass a background
check and show proof of insurance coverage (state minimums) as required
by the State of Texas. To request a volunteer driver application, call 832-
773-8645 or email info@karskaty.org. KARS operates under an official 501(c)
(3) that designates it as a transportation service provider for seniors and
non-wheelchair bound persons with disabilities.
August 2018 | Community Newsletter