APPROVED SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

The Houston Junior Forum is committed to providing charitable services for children, youth, and elderly residents of the greater Houston community. The activities of the following programs and organizations are supported through the year by HJF volunteers.

HJF MEMBERS - Please go to the Members Page, and click "Service Opportunities" for Service Chairman contact information and more details regarding time or reserving your dates for each of these Service Opportunities.

ON-GOING SERVICE SITES:

• HJF Resale Shop, 1815 Rutland Street

HJF maintains a resale shop that provides affordable previously owned household items, furniture and clothing to the community. Proceeds from the shop support the operating budgets of HJF projects. Volunteers assist employees in pricing, sorting, arranging items on the sales floor and working the cash register. Volunteer hours 9:00 – 2:30. Volunteers may assist with Heights community festivals that HJF elects to participate in annually.

• The Lion Lane School, 2210 Ridgecrest

A full day preschool in the Spring Branch Independent School District for four year-old disadvantaged children. Volunteers provide support for teachers and staff and assist in special events.

• Yellowstone Academy, 3000 Trulley Street

A private Christian-based school serving disadvantaged children in the third ward, from K-5th grade. Volunteers assist the staff in many areas and for special projects.

• Third Age Learning Center, All Saints Parish, 215 E. 10th Street

The purpose of this project is to promote improvement in the quality and dignity of life for older adults through enrollment in their programs and activities. It is open 5 days a week, serving lunch at noon. Volunteers help teaching/leading a class and assist serving and taking reservations at lunch and planning parties. Hours 9:00-1:30.

• City of Katy Social Services – Seniors Program, 905 Avenue C, Katy

This program in Katy offers seniors a chance to take a wide variety of classes and enjoy activities, parties and trips. Volunteers serve in all areas, times vary depending on the activity.

• Home Delivered Meals of Katy, 23900 Katy Freeway

This service is provided through the First United Methodist Church of Katy and Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital. Volunteers collect meals from the hospital and deliver them to senior citizens at noon.

Senior Guidance Directory, Inc., 2700 Southwest Freeway

The Senior Guidance Directory is a one-of-kind resource of useful and vital information critical to the well-being of Houston’s seniors and their care-givers. It is distributed free through Walgreen’s pharmacies and various help centers, nursing homes and church ministries. HJF produced the directory for 10 years and this is now done by Senior Guidance Directory, Inc. Volunteers help with information verification, distribution and other areas as requested.

SERVICE FOR SPECIAL EVENTS:

• HJF Scholarship Program

This program provides scholarships and assistance for the best qualified high school graduates who have attended the HJF Community House Preschool. Volunteers assist with a reception for students in August and a luncheon for scholarship recipients and their parents in January. HJF members can also support this program by helping develop funds through the “Scholarship Angels” program.

• Houston Antique Dealers Association (HADA)

A national antique show and sale held twice each year. HJF volunteers work in various shifts for one day in the ticket booth. HADA makes a financial contribution to HJF in return for our support.

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