More than 1 million boxes of food have been delivered, in record time, from farmers to families in need! In just over 2 weeks, millions of dollars worth of farm fresh produce, meat, and dairy was purchased by the USDA from farmers whose workforce has been significantly impacted by the closure of restaurants, hotels and other food service businesses. This tremendous amount of food was then transported to food banks, community and faith-based organizations, and other non-profits, who distributed it to families in need across the United States. And no food was wasted! Praise God for providing for families in need, through the overflow of our agricultural providers.
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 (KJV)
Please join us, as the hands and feet of Jesus, in supporting Katy Christian Ministries, during this difficult time of COVID-19! Their ministry is experiencing a dramatic increase in the number of families seeking assistance at their food pantry, crisis center and social services center! Concurrent with this supplemental demand, they had to close their resale shops (until last week), cancel fund raisers and their overall community financial giving is down ---all of which are essential to funding their free programs and services in our local community!
How can we help KCM?
- Donate non-perishables and household supplies to their Food Pantry (see list of urgent needs). Have items shipped or drop them off to the address listed.
Volunteer at their Food Pantry
Volunteer at their Resale Shop
Prayerfully consider supporting KCM with a monthly or one-time contribution. #TransformingLivesTogether
Give financially to support their organization
Questions? Contact Mike at churchinaction@whatisgrace.org
Please join us, as the hands and feet of Jesus, in supporting the Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston and their urgent ministry needs.
How can we help the PHC of West Houston?
- Donate essential ministry supplies --- baby diapers (all sizes but specific request for sizes 4-6), baby wipes, formula, new bottles, and new / gently used infant clothes.
- Donate other new or gently used baby gear such as bassinets, cradles, strollers, linens, and other infant supplies
Drop Off Location:
Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston
1450 E. Summitry Circle
Katy, TX 77449
Ph: (281) 578-0078 (24-hour answering)
Email: reception1@phckaty.org
For more information about the Pregnancy Help Center and how their faith-based ministry helps our local community, visit their website at https://phckaty.org/
Questions? Contact Mike at churchinaction@whatisgrace.org.
Please join us in supporting Katy Responds, as the greater Katy Church “Body of Christ” continues to partner together to assist front line responders and the under-resourced throughout Houston and in our local community! Together we are stronger, together we are Katy Responds!
There are several different ways you and your families can serve this great organization:
Masks for All Project
The Need: Providing masks to the underprivileged and most vulnerable in the greater Houston area.
The Goal: 1,000,000 masks (Houston wide)
The Call: 1) Would your small group or community of friends come together to make and donate 10-25 masks for this great cause?
2) Do you have extra supplies (elastic, wires and/or cloth) that you would be willing to donate to others to make more masks?
When?: Katy Responds is accepting donations through June 30th.
Please put your donation(s) into a plastic bag labeled “Katy Responds: Masks for All Project” and drop into the large gray plastic bin in front of the Mansion.
The Need: Community-wide food drive for the benefit of Katy Christian Ministries.
The Call: 1) Drop off food donations to Katy First Baptist (Katy) or Waypoint Church (Fulshear)
2) Volunteer to sort and organize community food donations for delivery to Katy Christian Ministries.
Serving Location: Katy First Baptist Church
When: Monday – Thursday, 9am to 2 pm (two shifts available)
Serve at Katy Responds Emergency Food Pantry
Some other ways we can support Katy Responds…
Repost and share Katy Responds' social media posts
Virtually tell at least 5 friends about Katy Responds
Go to www.smile.amazon.com and under the search bar click the 'support charity' button. Type in 'Katy Responds' and shop!
While you are shopping on Amazon, please check out our wish list:
Purchase an item on Katy Responds Wish List
Homeowners need letters of encouragement, Bible verses, colored pictures, and a sense of community right now. Mail them to Katy Responds at 22765 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy, TX 77450.
Please join us, as the hands and feet of Jesus, in supporting Attack Poverty: Friends of Sundown, at their upcoming community food fair on Saturday, June 27th!
How can we help Friends of Sundown?
- Serve at their Community Food Fair
Register to Serve Now
- Donate non-perishables and household supplies to their Community Outreach programs in Richmond, Rosenberg or Katy
Community Needs List
For more information about Attack Poverty and how their ministry helps our local community go to https://attackpoverty.org/
Questions? Contact Mike at churchinaction@whatisgrace.org.
Katy Neighborhood Donor Center
There is a critical need for blood donations right now!
Please pray over this opportunity to serve our community. If you and/or your family decide to participate, below is the closest local blood donation center, you can schedule your appointment(s) online. Please be sure to observe all public health recommendations during your donation.
The Katy Neighborhood Donor Center features five donor screening rooms and eight collection beds, with whole blood and automated collection technology to maximize the benefit of your donations. We are taking all precautions to ensure the safety of our donors by promoting social distancing and asking all donors to please make an appointment to prevent overcrowding.
CLICK TO SCHEDULE YOUR DONATION APPOINTMENT
ADDRESS: 1575 S. Grand Parkway, Suite 600, Katy, TX 77494
PHONE: (281) 392-7902
SPECIAL HOURS OF OPERATION (April 6 through April 19):
Monday – Thursday: 10 AM to 3 PM, Friday: 8 AM to 1 PM, Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: 8 AM to 3 PM. All Donor Centers will be closed on Sunday, April 12.
Our current focus in on collecting platelets for local cancer patients.
Thank you for saving lives with us.
During these unprecedented times of COVID-19, many families in our local community have been, or ultimately may be, negatively impacted by job loss or other dire circumstances related to containing this pandemic. In response to this, we have modified our existing Double Dog Dare program for small groups to assist a neighbor, friend, co-worker or another in your personal networks with up to $500 toward their car payment, rent or mortgage payment, groceries, medical costs or any other necessity for their well being.
GUIDELINES:
- Small group members must pay the bill/make the purchase upfront & then turn in the paid invoice/receipt to be reimbursed. NOTE: You may not purchase gift cards.
- DDD projects are intended as a local community outreach, NOT for Grace Fellowshippers as the recipients. If you know a Grace Fellowshipper in need, have them contact our Care Ministry at care@whatisgrace.org.
- One DDD project per small group and recipient family
- These special DDD funds are initially reserved for LOCAL (West Houston/Katy area) needs.
Be the Church and glorify Him by making a big difference in someone's life during this crazy time!
For more information, email churchinaction@whatisgrace.org.
Click Here to Apply for a Double Dog Dare
Are you seeking assistance for recovery after Hurricane Harvey? Grace Fellowship is proud to partner with Katy Responds. For more information, contact info@katyresponds.org.
Katy Responds was formed in July 2018 as an outgrowth of the relief and restoration work performed by the network of churches located in Katy, Texas. Currently, there are 14 churches and 7 community businesses/organizations that participate in Katy Responds (“KR”) and we are working to engage dozens of additional organizations in restoring our community.
Over the past thirteen months since Hurricane Harvey, the churches in Katy, TX have engaged in assistance of thousands of homes. The current KR network churches have directly participated in the partial or complete restoration of more than 200 homes. These homes were restored through the efforts of church members, community volunteers and professionals. Since formation, KR has assisted coordinating investment and volunteer resources into the restoration of five homes. This work moved ahead while KR pursues grant funding to invest in more community homes and is building additional local support.
Who do we help?: Katy Responds desires to follow Christ’s example by reaching out to all people in the community and sharing God’s love. Hurricane Harvey is the largest housing disaster in the history of our nation. The wide-spread physical and emotional damage following Hurricane Harvey has created a unique opening to love those in need. KR accepts applicants for assistance from Katy, Texas area homeowners who have owned their home since August 26, 2017 and were impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
The homeowners are evaluated to determine those most in need based upon criteria such as: elderly, disabled, first responders, single-parent, number of children and ages, recent immigrant / refugee, ability to live in home currently, etc. KR remains focused on the Katy, Texas community. Visit katyresponds.org, follow "Katy Responds" on Facebook or contact KR at info@katyresponds.org.