November 2020

November kicked off our Holiday GIVING Programs. See information below how you can help neighbors this holiday season with toys for families, gifts for Seniors and food pantry assistance.
IN THIS ISSUE
Community Hero Awards Presented to Local Hospitals

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center
                        St. Luke's Health                                MD Anderson Cancer Center The Woodlands


    Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands        Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

As our county continues the ongoing battle against the global pandemic of Coronavirus, Interfaith of The Woodlands shifted its annual Hometown Hero Awards to focus on our local Community Heroes for 2020, honoring healthcare workers and administration from Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, St. Luke's Health, Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center The Woodlands for their bravery, sacrifice and service to keeping our community healthy and safe. 

The 2020 Community Hero Awards were presented by Josh Urban, Interfaith of The Woodlands Board Chair, Congressman Kevin Brady and Missy Herndon, Interfaith President and CEO. 

Congrats to our 2020 Community Heroes!
Holiday GIVING Begins

Help Interfaith brighten the Holiday Season in our community by offering your support. Holiday GIVING provides families, children and Seniors with gifts and food to make their Holiday season special through our Toy Drive and Gifts for Seniors Programs.

Interfaith Family Services provides holiday gifts to families through the Holiday Toy Drive, a program in which the community comes together to donate new toys and gift cards for children and teens. Interfaith Senior Services provides holiday gifts for senior adults, 62 and older though the Gifts for Seniors Program. Each family receiving Holiday assistance is given food pantry staples and holiday foods to prepare a traditional Holiday Meal with our Food Pantry Assistance. 

You can also shop the Interfaith Amazon Wish List, an easy way to donate and gifts are shipped directly to Interfaith: bit.ly/InterfaithHolidayToyDrive

If you would like to donate to support these Holiday GIVING Programs, please visit: bit.ly/InterfaithHoliday

Click on the flyers below for gift ideas and how you can help with a Toy Drive, Gifts for Seniors or Food Assistance. To visit our Holiday GIVING page, click here for more information.
   

                                  
Interfaith Celebrates 47 years as a nonprofit 
Pictured: (l to r) Janine Jones, Chef Austin Simmons, Kate Laukien and Missy Herndon

Thank you to Black Walnut Café and Interfaith Board Member, Kate Laukien, for supporting Interfaith of The Woodlands on a special Spirit Day to celebrate our 47th Anniversary.
Amazing Spaces Donates Boxes
 Thank you Amazing Spaces for donating boxes for Holiday GIVING donations.
Hand Me Up Shop Pop-up Boutique Opens in Market Street


Pictured: (l tor) Noemi Gonzalez, Natalie Healy, Lucy Gomez, Jenny Taylor and Missy Herndon

Interfaith of The Woodlands Hand Me Up Shop, opened doors on November 12th in Market Street The Woodlands as a Boutique Pop-Up Shop through January 2021.
Located next to Hyatt Centric The Woodlands, the Shop will feature gently used quality clothing for women and men and special finds from their boutique.

"We are grateful to Market Street The Woodlands for their incredible generosity in offering complimentary space to our Hand Me Up Shop Boutique for this holiday season," said Missy Herndon, President and CEO, Interfaith of The Woodlands, "As needs in our area continue to rise and funding decreases, Interfaith depends on the revenue generated by the Hand Me Up Shop to help fund programs supporting the basic needs of families and Seniors in South Montgomery County. Partnering with Market Street will share the mission of the Shop with a whole new audience and bring awareness to the ever growing and changing needs of our community that Interfaith works to meet every day."

Hours are Monday - Saturday 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sunday 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
Christmas with the Commissioner

Thank you Commissioner James Noack for your continuous support of our Holiday GIVING Program! See information below for toy drop-off locations.
 
Holiday Food Pantry Needs

Each month Interfaith's Food Pantry feeds over 2,000 individuals. In the months of November and December, Food Pantry Assistance includes holiday food to prepare a traditional holiday meal and a gift card for a ham or turkey. 
 
Click Here for more information on how to hold a food drive, or contact Interfaith at 281-367-1230.