A Bridge to Tomorrow:
Helping Katy Families Move Forward
Dear KCM Family and Friends,

KCM has been severely impacted by hurricane Harvey, suffering loss of equipment, office furniture, supplies, inventory in the Resale Store, and loss of revenue from the sales at the KCM Resale Store that supports the work of KCM.

Despite our losses, we have persevered and as soon as the roads were passable in Old Katy, we still managed to serve over 7,000 individuals in just 4 days immediately post-Harvey. In these 4 days, we experienced an abundance of over 350 volunteers who gave a total of over 20,000 volunteer service hours. Though KCM's buildings were uninhabitable, operations were moved to the parking lot to begin immediately addressing the needs of numerous Harvey survivors that came through. Thanks be to God!

KCM has been blessed by its strong relationships with partnering local churches and we are so grateful for the donations, volunteer hours and resources that continue to arrive. Family Life Assembly of God (FLAG) has graciously allowed us to temporarily relocate KCM Administration, KCM Crisis Center, and KCM Social Services to their facility at 24911 Roesner Rd., Katy, TX 77494. Clothing for victims of Harvey are also being distributed here and we are grateful to the volunteers from FLAG for sorting and organizing them for clients to easily find what they need with dignity. The KCM Food Pantry is still operating from our First Street location and any donations of food, personal care items, clean up or relief supplies can be donated there. Visit www.ktcm.org/harveyrecovery for the most up-to-date list of needs. www.katydisasterresponse.com is another wonderful resource for donations, volunteering opportunities, or resources for victims.

We know that though we have met immediate basic needs for many in Katy/West Houston, that our community will need on-going resources, support, and case management on the long road ahead. KCM is also currently providing financial assistance for disaster relief. Many thanks to our partner churches, individuals and foundations!

I ask that you prayerfully consider giving a one time, or recurring monthly gift to help KCM recover so that we can continue meeting the ongoing needs of our community as it recovers and rebuilds. You can give by visiting www.ktcm.org, mailing your donation to KCM, PO Box 986, Katy TX 77492, or clicking the donate button at the bottom of this email. Help us Build a Bridge to Tomorrow by helping Katy families move forward.

Fast Facts

  • In 4 weeks post-Harvey, KCM has helped: 2,362 Households which totals 8,919 individuals.
  • 21% of the households requested financial assistance for flood relief.
  • Top 3 zip-codes of families seeking assistance for flood relief are: 77449, 77493, 77084

With Most Sincere Thanks,

Deysi Crespo, MSW
Executive Director
Katy Christian Ministries

KCM Community Food Fair
FREE PRODUCE!!! Sponsored by  Grand Lakes Presbyterian Church , KCM will hold our monthly Community Food Fair this Saturday, September 23rd from 10:30-11:30am at 5504 First Street, Katy. Produce is distributed on a first come, first served basis to anyone in need. We will also be distributing clothing, toiletries, water and other items at this event.
Clothing Distribution
for Harvey Victims
The community has responded in a BIG WAY and we are abundantly blessed with donations of clothing, shoes and linens for Harvey victims. Thanks to our FLAG volunteers, we are distributing clothing until further notice to any flood victim in need (no need to be a client) Monday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9am-12p and 1-4pm, and Tuesdays, 1p-4pm at Family Life Assembly of God, 24911 Roesner Rd, Katy, 77494. Stop in and chat with our Social Services volunteers about your needs.
4th Annual Heroes Race Against Domestic Violence, October 21st!
Break out your SUPERSUITS! KCM and the Katy Police Department are excited to announce that this race will be bigger and better than ever this year with the addition of a USATF Certified 5k/10k chip-timed course! We still have sponsorships available, spaces for vendor booths, and lots of volunteer opportunities. Challenge your friends, family and coworkers to join your team and raise money for the KCM Crisis Center whose advocates assist victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse 24/7. Contact KCMrace2017@gmail.com for any questions.

Visit www.ktcm.org/race for all the info!
Katy Christian Ministries | 281.391.5261 | info@ktcm.org | www.ktcm.org