Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston brings people of diverse faiths together for dialogue, collaboration, and service. Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston manifests the strength of shared beliefs through four areas of service to the greater Houston community:
• Meals on Wheels for Greater Houston delivers more than one million meals each year to seniors in Harris county.
• Refugee Services, in conjunction with the U.S.
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State Department, resettles hundreds of refugees in Houston each year. • Office of Disaster Preparedness and Response facilitates communication on behalf of Houston's faith communities during relief and recovery efforts. • Interfaith Relations provides a safe harbor for greater Houston through its many interfaith programs and dialogue efforts.
Mission: Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston, a United Way Agency, brings people of diverse faith together for dialogue, collaboration and service.
Operating as usual
H-E-B Family Thanksgiving Distribution on Saturday, November 21, 2020, from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., or until product has been depleted. The distribution will include groceries for preparing your own Thanksgiving Feast! Only one per car. NRG yellow parking lot.
Thank you to Mustang Cat for sponsoring a new truck for our Meals on Wheels fleet!
Thank you to KPRC2 / Click2Houston for including our Meals on Wheels Thanksgiving project in this article. This project would not be possible without community support- especially from our presenting sponsor H-E-B and media sponsor RADIO ONE.
https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2020/11/18/organizations-in-houston-prepare-for-holiday-season/
Organizations serving the community have made changes in the way services will look this holiday season because of pandemic.
Thank you to Comerica Bank for their increased giving this year! Their support has been a great help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thank you to our 2020 Meals on Wheels Thanksgiving presenting sponsor: H-E-B!
Greetings to our Hindu friends as they celebrate Diwali- the festival of lights symbolizing the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance".
Thanks KPRC2 / Click2Houston for sharing ways to support seniors in our community on Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday season! We can all work together to fight senior isolation, food insecurity and loneliness. 💖
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Interfaith Ministries is calling on the Houston area to deliver some holiday joy to area seniors by helping deliver personal phone calls on Thanksgiving morning.
Our Meals on Wheels program needs volunteers to make phone calls to homebound seniors on Thanksgiving morning! Learn more at www.imgh.org/thanksgiving
Home Volunteer FAQ Donate PEER FUNDRAISING Dollars raised About Interfaith Ministries’ Meals on Wheels Thanksgiving Interfaith Ministries’ Meals on Wheels Thanksgiving is an annual community-wide event hosted on Thanksgiving morning to help feed homebound seniors in the Greater Houston and Galve...
i-CERV, a program of @ThelsmailiUSA, donated 2,300 homemade cloth face masks today for our Meals on Wheels program!
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As #technology becomes more pervasive, organizations need to cultivate enduring human capabilities (EHCs) in their #workforce.
IM was proud to partner with Deloitte on a study of how to cultivate EHCs in our own workforce. Thanks to our CFAO Jennifer Leone, CPA and VP Human Resources Bonnie Weisman for working with Deloitte on this project.
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As technology becomes more pervasive and the pace of change increases, organizations need to cultivate enduring human capabilities (EHCs) in their workforce.
Happy Veterans Day! We are proud to serve veterans through our Meals on Wheels program.
Interfaith Ministries' Refugee Services department co-hosted a successful cultural exchange program on volunteerism together with the U.S. Embassy Prague. Students from Prague and Houston discussed the significance of volunteerism and its impact on their respective communities. We shared our expertise, discussed the differences between refugee resettlement programs in both countries and the variety of ways we all engage volunteers in welcoming and supporting refugees.
Thank you and Děkuji (dye-ku-yi) to everyone that attended the virtual event including our invaluable partners like InBáze, z. s., Center for Civic Leadership at Rice University, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and University of Houston's Project TREE - Teaching Refugees Effective English.
Only $11,000 left to raise for Meals on Wheels Thanksgiving! Your donation will help us provide turkey dinners with all the trimmings to close to 5,000 homebound seniors this year. Can you please help?
https://www.imgh.org/events/thanksgiving/
The Strength of Shared Beliefs Continues to Guide Our Work
At Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston, civic engagement and the importance of the bonds that unite us are the heart of our values. “Dialogue, collaboration, and service,” and “the strength of shared beliefs” have guided our work and our mission for over 50 years. Over the years, we have seen our community struggle through times of civil unrest and come together in times of need. At Interfaith Ministries, we remain steadfast in our support of basic American values, knowing that we are stronger together than apart, understanding that e pluribus unum acknowledges our unity is drawn from our diversity, and recognizing that our work serving our community will continue to be grounded in the belief that encouraging and promoting civic engagement and the virtues of service to others are the hallmarks of a strong society.
The historically high turnout during this election reflects how deeply Americans of all political persuasions want their voices heard. Today’s passions must be channeled for good but could easily devolve into rancor, or worse, if we are not vigilant. Through “dialogue, collaboration, and service” we can find common ground to ensure our community’s vulnerable are cared for, our community’s hungry are fed, our community’s most insecure are reassured, and all those in need find hope and healing.
Our diverse community is bound together by both civic duty and shared principles. In the days, weeks and months ahead, Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston will continue our work of helping our community find common ground for the common good.
Please join us.
For the second year in a row, McAlister's Deli has selected Meals on Wheels America as the beneficiary of its Warming Up the Community campaign. During the month of November, McAlister’s will donate 10¢ for every bowl or cup of soup purchased to participating programs, including Interfaith Ministries Meals on Wheels. Enjoy your soup!
Greetings to our Catholic friends who are celebrating All Souls Day, or Dia de los Muertos, today. This feast is a remembrance of loved ones who have passed away.
Congregation Beth Israel’s Rabbi David Lyon succeeds the late Rabbi Samuel Karff, in portrait on right, as one of the interfaith “Three Amigos” to take on social justice issues.
IM had a drive through trick or treat for our employees' children today!
Greetings to our Protestant friends as they commemorate Reformation Day, the anniversary of the day Martin Luther is said to have posted his Ninety-five Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany.
Thank you to Houston Pet Set!
We spent this morning filming some content for the Gifting Event (streaming live here at 7pm on Thursday, November 19!) with our friends at Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston (Official Page) and their Animeals team.
IMGH and Animeals are doing incredible work by providing food for more than 1,300 pets in the Greater Houston area, including Mr. Woods’ dogs Pearl and Buttons (pictured here).
We’re excited for you all to learn more about their efforts #ForTheAnimals in just a few weeks!
Greetings to our Muslim friends who celebrate Mawlid al-Nabi beginning this evening. The holyday marks the birth of the Prophet Muhammad in around 570 AD. Mawlid al-Nabi, which translates from the Arabic as The Prophet’s Birthday, is not celebrated on the same date by all Muslims.
Holiday shopping? Register with Amazon Smile and select IM as your benefit charity, and we will receive a portion of sales! www.smile.amazon.com
Is your family in need of a fun activity? Volunteer Houston offers creative ways to help the community on #FamilyVolunteerDay! Join Volunteer Houston and others for A Points of Light Day of Service in Houston on Saturday, Nov. 21.
View local volunteer needs at http://volunteerhou.org/fvd
Thank you to KPRC TV Channel 2 for including our Meals on Wheels Thanksgiving virtual volunteer needs!
https://www.click2houston.com/features/2020/10/25/houston-area-events-organizations-that-need-volunteers-on-thanksgiving-day/
As satisfying as a hot plate piled high with roast turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce might be, nothing feeds the soul more on Thanksgiving than giving back to the city you love so much. This year, skip the tryptophan-induced food coma and give back while giving thanks with one of these Thanksgivi...
Yesterday, public officials, faith leaders and law enforcement gathered at The Community of Faith church to pay tribute to two members of law enforcement recently killed in the line of duty- Arson Investigator Lemuel Bruce and Houston Police Sergeant Harold Preston. Bishop James Dixon DMin hosted the prayer service along with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, with Interfaith Ministries organizing other faith leaders; our CEO Martin B. Cominsky was also present. Members of George Floyd's family were in attendance in a show of unity and support. Both Sgt. Preston and Mr. Floyd grew up in Houston's Third Ward. Thanks to FOX 26 Houston's for covering this story: https://www.fox26houston.com/video/864143
FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff has more after a prayer service was held for first responders in Houston.
Greetings to our Hindu friends as they observe Dussehra. This holyday signifies the victory of good over evil, truth over false and dharma over adharma.
Starting your holiday shopping? When you shop through Amazon Smile and select IM as your charity, we will receive a donation! Learn more at https://www.imgh.org/amazon-smile/.
Greetings to our Sikh friends as they celebrate the birth of Guru Granth today. The Guru Granth Sahib is the central religious scripture of Sikhism, regarded by Sikhs as the final, sovereign and eternal living Guru following the lineage of the ten human gurus of the religion
Thank you to the Houston Chronicle for including our Volunteer Houston program in this article:
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Nonprofits-warn-of-sustained-needs-ahead-of-15659733.php
A month after one of the world’s largest nonprofits launched a fight to “rescue Christmas,” local charities are warning that COVID-19 and an ongoing recession will jeopardize services that in a normal holiday season would feed or shelter thousands of vulnerable residents. “The needs are so m...
🍁🍂 Fall is in the air and you know what that means? Thanksgiving plans at Meals on Wheels are happening NOW. We have lots of ways you can help, from the safety of your home or small group gathering (with everyone masked and socially distanced, of course).
Let's make Thanksgiving 2020 spectacular for our seniors! Spots are filling up fast. Don't delay - sign up today!
Visit https://www.imgh.org/events/thanksgiving/ to register.
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Greetings to our Baha’i friends this weekend as they celebrate two successive holy days marking the birth of the Bab, whose ministry opened the gate to teachings revealed by Baha’u’llah that will guide humanity toward its destined unity, and the birth of Baha’u’llah.
Greetings to our Hindu friends as they begin their celebration of Navaratri this evening. Navaratri is a Hindu festival that spans nine nights and is celebrated every year in the autumn. It is observed for different reasons and celebrated differently in various parts of the Indian cultural sphere.
There is still time to bid in our online auction from last night's For All Humanity virtual event! The auction will close at noon on Friday, Oct. 16. Click here to see our online auction:
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In Interfaith Ministries’ Juneteenth Conversation with Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza, Rev. William Lawson, and Rabbi Samuel Karff, they were asked, “How can people of faith really step out right now and help make real change for good?” Join us for a conversation with the Rev. Gregory Han from Interfaith Ministries as he engages in dialogue with the Rev. Dr. Matthew Russell and the Rev. Dr. Cleve V. Tinsley, Co-Managing Directors of Project Curate. The work of Project Curate focuses around curricula development and building intellectual/social community toward goals of the community and civic engagement. Project Curate ultimately seeks to enact an emancipatory ethos and practice of critical public engagement that moves people into zones where they are able to dismantle barriers that tend to exist along lines of class, race, sex, gender, and/or political orientation.
A special appeal for our refugee neighbors during the COVID-19 outbreak. Please give online at: https://secure2.convio.net/imfgh/site/Donation2?idb=104895906&df_id=2604&mfc_pref=T&2604.donation=form1&autologin=true&idb=0&AddInterest=1043
Since the first census in 1790, the United States has conducted a population census every 10 years as required by the US Constitution. There are many purposes for the census including dividing US House of Representative seats among the states and allocating resources (federal funding!). Ensuring a complete count of each individual in every household is critical – the census includes every citizen, non-citizen legal residents, non-citizen long-term visitors and undocumented immigrants.
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Houston Refugee Consortium.
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, representing the 7th Congressional District, visited Meals on Wheels today. After greeting the team in the warehouse and loading the delivery vehicle, she delivered warm meals and friendly visits homebound seniors in her district.
Before coming to the United States, refugees have often experienced traumatic, life-threatening events. War, violence, or significant persecution has caused them to leave everything they know and love. For women, the adjustment to a new country can be especially difficult. To help with that transition Interfaith Ministries created the Women’s Empowerment Group, designed to prevent isolation, build community, and equip women with the information or skills they need to begin a new life. Video by: Sam Hashemi To learn more: www.imgh.org/empowerment
2019 For All Humanity Luncheon Keynote Speaker Indrani Goradia.
Houston Refugee Consortium, Welcoming our Neighbors.
For Donations go to www.imgh.org/imelda Tropical Storm Imelda stunned our community yesterday, flooding roads and homes, and even claiming lives. We began the day as normal, sending our Meals on Wheels drivers out on their usual deliveries. Those routine deliveries soon became a crisis situation, as some seniors were flooded in and inaccessible, and even some of our large trucks were stranded for hours in high water. Thankfully, all the drivers and trucks eventually made it back safely. Thanks to our annual Operation Impact, which supplies all of our 4,300+ homebound seniors across five counties with shelf-stable food and bottled water prior to Hurricane Season, no senior went hungry yesterday. This emergency supply of food is made possible by friends like you! You are a hero to our seniors. This morning, our drivers and trucks are ready to resume normal deliveries of hot lunches. It will be reassuring for the seniors to receive their usual hot meal and friendly visit, especially after Tropical Storm Imelda. We could not carry out this work without community support. Thank you for making this possible. And, if you are able, please consider making an extra donation to our Meals on Wheels program today.
For many refugees, leaving their homeland to make Houston their new home is a difficult transition. Interfaith Ministries' Refugee Services team empowers hundreds of our newest neighbors through resettlement services, empowerment groups, and a helping hand. Join us for the next For All Humanity Luncheon, Tuesday 10/15 to find out how you can get involved to continue this vital work. http://support.imgh.org/site/Calendar?id=100821&view=Detail
TXU Energy Beat The Heat Event at Interfaith Ministries Meals on Wheels
To purchase your tickets for Houston Symphony and World refugee day please visit: https://www.houstonsymphony.org/tickets/concerts/resilient-sounds-houston-symphony/ and https://matchouston.org/events/2019/world-refugee-day-houston-2019
To purchase your tickets for Houston Symphony and World refugee day please visit: https://www.houstonsymphony.org/tickets/concerts/resilient-sounds-houston-symphony/ and https://matchouston.org/events/2019/world-refugee-day-houston-2019
Judge Lina Hidalgo is visiting Operation IMpact at Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston
Operation IMPACT at Interfaith Ministries Meals on Wheels
Brigitte and Bashar Kalai Plaza of Respect Dedication
Be part of the next wave of leaders in Houston that impact and motivate change in our community by being part of #IMpulse, IM's group for young professionals. Learn more about us here: https://www.imgh.org/impulse/. We want to hear from you on what issues matter to you and what programs you want to be engaged in. Tell us your opinion! You can fill out a short survey here: https://interfaith.typeform.com/to/PjMF2u. #BeTheChange
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Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston brings people of diverse faith traditions together for dialogue, collaboration and service, as a demonstration of our shared beliefs. Our core programs are: • Meals on Wheels delivers more than one million meals and more each year to 4,000+ homebound seniors in Harris, Galveston and surrounding counties. In addition, aniMeals on Wheels provides free pet food to over 1,200 dogs and cats of homebound seniors - as well as spay/neuter services, flea and tick prevention, and more! • Refugee Services, in conjunction with the U.S. State Department and Episcopal Migration Ministries, resettles hundreds of legal refugees in Houston each year. 90% of our refugees are self-sufficient within six months of arrival. • Interfaith Relations and Community Partnerships (IRCP) provides a safe harbor for greater Houston through its many interfaith programs and dialogue efforts. In fall 2017, Volunteer Houston became part of the IRCP family, matching volunteers with nonprofits across the community.
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