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- Alaskan Malamute Club of Greater Houston - Club meets second Tuesday of each month at the Spring Branch Community Center. Visitors welcome.
www.geocities.com/~texalmal/amcgh/amcgh.html
- American Hope - Seeks to reinvigorate the American spirit by focusing young professionals on charity, statesmanship and virtue. Includes evebts and contact information.
www.americanhope.com
- Associated Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Galveston-Houston - Provides culturally-sensitive social services to those in need, without regard to race, religion or socio-economic status.
www.catholiccharities.org
- Auto Donation - Non-profit faith based organization accepts donations of cars, trucks, and boats to help needy children.
www.churchautos.com
- Center for the Retarded, Inc. (CRI) - A private not-for-profit United Way agency, CRI's mission is to provide opportunities which promote individual choice, personal growth and community involvement for persons with mental retardation and those needing similar services.
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- Cheddarhead Pack of Houston - Green Bay Packer fans in Houston meet to watch the football games and have a lot of fun. This group also does some charitable work in the community.
www.cheddarheadpackhouston.com
- Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) - A coalition of 36 churches that ministers to those in need in southwest Houston. CCSC offers a variety of help services, including a food pantry, clothing, financial assistance and referral to other agencies.
www.ccschouston.com
- Covenant House Texas - A non-profit childcare agency which provides emergency shelter, crisis intervention, transitional housing, health care, and other educational/vocational services to homeless, or runaway youth.
www.covenanthousetx.org
- Crisis Intervention of Houston - 24-hour volunteer-answered crisis hotlines. Other services include: Spanish Hotline, Teenline, and Survivors of Suicide support groups. The website includes updated info on suicide prevention, depression, alcohol and other drug use and teen issues.
www.crisishotline.org
- DAMA - Houston Chapter - Houston chapter of the Data Administration Management Association.
server101.hypermart.net/oakparktlk/dama/damahouston.html
- Daughters of Liberty Republican Women - A group of conservative women and men whose mission is to preserve and encourage the Judeo-Christian morals and ethics upon which the United States was founded.
www.daughtersofliberty.com
- DePelchin Children's Center - Provides a broad-based program of services to children and families in the Houston, Texas area.
www.depelchin.org
- Downtown Houston Association (DHA) - A non-profit organization funded primarily through association memberships, DHA works to support key projects of downtown redevelopment.
www.downtownhouston.org
- Faith In Practice - A community of health care volunteers who work to improve the physical, spiritual and economic conditions of the poor in Central America. Teams are made up of doctors, nurses, physical therapists, and other medical support personnel along with dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants.
www.faithinpractice.org
- Greater Houston Association of Flight Instructors - Area resource for flight instructors and students. Include calendar, instructors, newsletter, and membership.
www.ghafi.org
- Greater Houston Partnership - The region's leading business advocacy organization. Employs its Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development and World Trade divisions to build economic prosperity.
www.houston.org
- Greater Houston Preservation Alliance - Mission is to promote the preservation and appreciation of Houston's architectural and cultural heritage.
www.ghpa.org
- Habitat for Humanity, Project Houston - Seeks to give witness to the Christian gospel by working in partnership with God's people in need to create a decent habitat in which to live and work.
www.houstonhabitat.org
- Hope For Youth - Non-profit organization providing activities and programs for at-risk urban youth. Provides mission and history information, event schedule, donation, and volunteer opportunities.
www.ghg.net/hfyouth
- Houston Advertising Federation (AAF) - Founded in 1910, the HAF is one of the oldest service organizations in Houston.
www.haf.org
- Houston Alumnae Chapter Kappa Alpha Theta - Features meeting and event information.
www.houstonthetas.org
- Houston Archeological Society - Investigates sites that range from prehistoric times to the historical era. Information on its activities, projects, officers, and publications.
www.houstonarcheology.org
- Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators (HAABSE) - An affiliate of the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE). Activities and initiatives, calendar, newsletter, membership form, officers and contact information.
www.haabse.org
- Houston Area Red Cross - American Red Cross Greater Houston Area chapter.
www.houstonredcross.org
- Houston Direct Marketing Association - Membership is open to any firm or professional involved in or interested in direct marketing.
www.houstondma.org
- Houston Education Resource Network (HERN) - HERN's goal is to connect nonprofits to the internet and each other as they continue to serve the Houston community. HERN has built more than 150 world-class websites for Houston nonprofits and hosts more than 200 nonprofit websites on their server. HERN also provides email accounts to nonprofit employees, and all these services are free or at minimal cost to the non-profit.
www.hern.org
- Houston MOMS Club Southwest - A non-profit support group for stay-at-home mothers and their children. Activities are during the day with the children. Details about the group, a calendar of activities, and membership information.
www.momsclubswh.airweb.net
- Houston Park Rangers. - Information on personal, duties and qualifications.
rangerweb.homestead.com
- Houston Peace and Justice Center - Offers itself as a vehicle for educational outreach to the general public and as a sponsor of events that build community among Houston's peace and justice activists. Directory of member groups, issues, calendar of events, news, and tools for activists.
www.hpjc.org
- League of Women Voters of the Houston Area - Non-partisan organization encouraging informed and active participation of citizens in government. Includes voters' guide, calendar of events, and information about speakers.
www.lwvhouston.org
- Light House Center - A non-profit organization that provides free access to Christian-based guidance counseling and financial seminars throughout the Greater Houston area.
www.lighthousecenter.org
- Lydia's Educational and Charitable Organization, Inc. - LECO is a non-profit organization that strives to improve young people's writing skills by sponsoring writing contests about positive role models in their lives. Based in Houston, TX.
www.leco-online.org
- MOMS Club of Near Northwest Houston - A support/social club for stay/work-at-home mothers and their children. Offers monthly meetings, playgroups and other activities.
pages.ivillage.com/momsclubnwh
- NAM Online - A local non-profit organization to help those in need.
www.namonline.org
- Spaulding for Children - Placing abused and neglected children with permanent adoptive families and providing on-going support after placement.
www.spauldingforchildren.org
- Technology For All - Organization whose purpose is to bring technology to underserved areas. Offers press releases, mission statement, and sponsorship information.
www.techforall.org
- Texans for Lawsuit Reform - Advocating limits in the state's civil justice laws, including restricting punitive damages, joint and several liability, deceptive trade practices and venue.
www.tortreform.com
- Texas Community Services Counseling Program - Offers family counseling for those who have problems communicating and deals with issues like drugs and alcohol, relationships, parenting and adolescent issues.
tcscares.org
- The Arc of Greater Houston - A nonprofit organization that expands inclusive opportunities for people with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities by promoting the rights and interests of individuals and their families, providing innovative training and services, and increasing community awareness.
www.thearcofgreaterhouston.com
- The Council On Alcohol and Drugs Houston - Mission is to provide the highest quality educational services and programs which facilitate both prevention and recovery to all persons dealing with abuse of alcohol, drugs and related problems.
www.council-houston.org
- The Delta Club - Provides meeting rooms for various Alcoholics Anonymous and AlAnon Groups.
www.thedeltaclub.com
- The Gathering Place - A non-profit organization which provides a supportive environment for persons with severe and persistent mental illness focusing on strengths rather than limitations. Details about the group, its staff, news, and how to contribute.
www.thegatheringplacehouston.org
- The Houston A&M Club - Serves Texas A&M University and the greater Houston area by hosting a variety of alumni activities.
www.houstonags.org
- The Houston Rose Society - The largest local rose society in the United States. Meets once a month and has a monthly newsletter.
www.houstonrose.org
- The Orange Show Foundation - Non-profit organization founded to preserve, present, promote and popularize the extraordinary artistic expressions of ordinary people. Their primary outreach program is Art Car Weekend.
www.orangeshow.org
- The Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research (SIETAR) Houston Chapter - Seeks to promote cooperative and effective communications among diverse cultures, races and ethnic groups and to encourage the development and application of knowledge, values and skills enabling effective intercultural, interracial and interethnic relations.
www.sietarhouston.org
- Towering Texans of Houston - Social club for tall adults. Information for prospective members, events, student scholarship program, and photographs.
tall.org/clubs/tx/ttoh
- Volunteer Houston - Works to encourage individuals to give their time and talents to nonprofit agencies in the greater Houston metropolitan area.
www.volunteerhouston.net
- Volunteer Houston - Helps people find volunteer opportunities to make a difference in the community. Offers donation information, special events, children's section, and program details.
www.volunteerhouston.org
- Youth Leadership Council - YLC was formed to developed leadership skill in young Asian Americans.
www.ylc.net
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