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 OWNED AND
OPERATED
 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.
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.
A faith-based, nonprofit organization
formed in 1989 to reach out and rebuild at-risk youth
and families in the Spring Branch area. Cornerstone
offers tutoring and mentoring programs for students,
summer camp for children, family support services and
adult enrichment classes.
• The
Nehemiah Center, 5015 Fannin
Assistance to low-income families through
education, emotional wellness and spiritual enrichment
programs. Provides schooling for preschoolers through
high school, parenting programs and adult education programs.
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Nehemiah Center Graduation, May 26, 2011
HJF Volunteers gathered at 10:a.m. to make "goodie
bags", prepare Graduation Certificates, decorate
the room, and serve lunch to the 4 year old graduates
and their families.
Thanks to volunteers Cookie Mays, Carolyn Shelton,
Joy Neidel, Karen Cook, Marti Lund, Patsy Holmes,
Paula Howeth, Gayle Barnett, Kim Kelly, and Marilyn
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A collaborative with the City of Houston’s Health
and Human Services Department, University of Houston College
of Optometry, Berkley Eye Centers, Kid Vision for Life,
Esslor Foundation, Wal-Mart and hundreds of community
volunteers to provide eyeglasses to school children with
poor vision.
SERVICE WITH SENIOR ADULTS
• 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.
• Third
Age Learning Center - 215 East 10th Street
This is a senior activity center housed at
All Saints Catholic Church in the Heights district of Houston.
It provides art, music and craft classes, Life Long Learning
classes and a daily lunch.
SERVICE FOR SPECIAL
EVENTS
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.
Email
us for more information
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.
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