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Houston Holiday Give Back Guide

Aubry Vonck • November 24, 2021

Houston Holiday Give Back Guide

Looking to give back this holiday season? Our Holiday Give Back Guide shares opportunities to give back to The Way Home partner agencies who are serving our community members experiencing homelessness.  Brighten the holiday season by volunteering or donating to one of the below organizations!


Are you a partner agency of The Way Home and interested in being added to the Guide Back Guide? Email Aubry Vonck at avonck@homelesshouston.org

Name of agency: Ambassadors for Christ Youth Ministries

Point of Contact: Adrianne Roberts

Contact email and phone: aroberts@afcyouth.org; (832) 460-7681

List of agency needs: Water, blankets, backpacks, socks, feminine hygiene items, hygiene products (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, hairbrush, and combs)
Accepting volunteers: Yes


Name of agency: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston Houston

Point of Contact: Karina Hernandez

Contact email and phone: khernandez@catholiccharities.org; (P) 713-874-6645 (C) 713-5261546

List of agency needs: Baby items, diapers, formula, bed sets, sheets, hygiene kits, socks, slippers, children’s gifts, gift cards

Accepting volunteers: Yes


Name of Agency: NestQuest Houston, Inc

Point of Contact: Hannah Mannion; Director of Outreach and Development

Contact email and phone: hannah.mannion@nestquesthouston.com, 832-232-8715

List of Agency Needs: Personal hygiene items, diapers, baby wipes, toilet roll, blankets, toothpaste and toothbrushes, baby clothes, kids clothes, books for children K-12

Accepting Volunteers: Yes; volunteers sign up link - https://nestquesthouston.com/volunteer


Name of Agency:
Santa Maria Hostel

Point of Contact: Marcia Chaney

Contact Email and Phone: mchaney@santamariahostel.org; 832-236-8611

List of Agency Needs: deodorant, lotion, socks (children's and women's), diapers - all sizes, diaper wipes, new underwear - all sizes kids and women's - new casual shoes - women and children

Accepting Volunteers: will accept volunteers on site as individuals and groups


Click here for a full list of The Way Home's partner agencies including contact information, volunteer opportunities, in-kind donation opportunities, and more.

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