INX International and CannedWater4Kids Team Up to Send Drinking Water Relief to Texas The unexpected freeze has caused cracked or burst pipes, leaving nearly half the stateâs population facing boil-water advisories and safe drinking water a scarcity.
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It has been a devastating week of freezing temperatures for Texans, compounded by more than 10 inches of snow and ice, rolling blackouts in Houston and surrounding areas, and millions of people without power or electricity. The unexpected freeze has caused cracked or burst pipes, leaving nearly half the stateâs population facing boil-water advisories and safe drinking water a scarcity. But help is on the way.
Opinion: Biden should listen to GOP about stimulus checks
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Sarah Bracamontes organizes boxes of pantry items while a line of vehicles snakes behind her as volunteers help distribute food for 200 families as part of YMCA’s Mobile Market Food Drive in partnership with the Montgomery County Food Bank at Generations Church, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021.Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer
Stimulus checks
Regarding “Biden should heed GOP advice,” (B1, Jan. 20): I concur with Chris Tomlinson that President Joe Biden should reconsider sending $1,400 checks to working people making up to $75,000 and proportionally less to those making up to $99,000 who have not been negatively affected by the pandemic. Financial help should only go to those who have lost their jobs or small businesses that are suffering.
The Courier s 12 Days of Christmas nonprofit spotlight - Day 11 - Children s Books on Wheels
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Rita Wiltz, exectuive director with with Children’s Books on Wheels, takes part in a Zoom call, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020.Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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Children s Books on Wheels helps with a variety of needs in the community. This year the nonprofit helped students get online accessory for virtual schooling.Courtesy photoShow MoreShow Less
Children’s Books On Wheels (CBOW) is a deceiving name for a community nonprofit organization providing medical registration, social services, year-round tax assistance, certified trainings for job placement, school essentials for youth and occasional meals for vulnerable populations throughout the county in addition to free books at most events. Children’s Books On Wheels also had the first free COVID-19 testing available in May for over 700 individuals in jus
The Courier s 12 Days of Christmas nonprofit spotlight - Day 5 - Texas Familias Council
Margie Taylor
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The volunteer-driven Texas Familias Council was founded in 2011 by Maria Baños Jordan with the support of colleagues, to guide this growth. The diverse group of professionals share family histories like those they serve. By connecting diverse perspectives, and researching issues, the Council funnels members’ expertise to reach out to fragile communities, including young immigrant families.Courtesy photo
Texas has grown at a rapid pace, and diverse communities have flourished across it.
The volunteer-driven Texas Familias Council was founded in 2011 by Maria Baños Jordan with the support of colleagues, to guide this growth. The diverse group of professionals share family histories like those they serve. By connecting diverse perspectives, and researching issues, the Council funnels members’ expertise to reach out to fragile communities, including young
Smart water meter project continues in Woodlands
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Free food distribution is part of the YMCA Mobile Markets, done in collaboration with the Montgomery County Food Bank, are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Generations Church on Rayford Road. In this file image, Scott Harper carries fruit to a car as volunteers and staffs with The Woodlands Family YMCA and the Montgomery County Food Bank help give out food to families, Saturday, March 28, 2020, in The Woodlands.Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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The free food give-way on Dec. 19 is first come, first serve and starts at 9 a.m. and continue until supplies are depleted. At past food give-away events, there has usually been enough food for 200 to 300 families depending on availability. In this archive image, Andrew Vorst, left, and Ethan Harper load food into a vehicle as volunteers and staffs with The Woodlands Family YMCA and the Montgomery County Food Bank