reVision works to transform the lives of at-risk and gang-affected youth by connecting them to positive adult role models, building a new community around strong, affirming peer groups, and preparing the youth for promising futures through education and jobs. reVision pairs adult mentors with youth, many of whom are incarcerated at the time mentors meet them. These volunteer mentors offer friendship and encouragement to youth during a difficult period of their lives, and commit to helping them move towards a more positive future.

Open Door Mission provides shelter, food, clothing and encouragement for homeless, addicted and disabled men. The Mission is in need of mentors for the residents in the DoorWay Recovery and Educational and Job Training Programs. An invaluable part of defeating chronic homelessness is for our men to find strong Christian mentors to help them find their way. Volunteer Orientation is the second Thursday of the month at 5306 Harrisburg, 12 p.m. Join them to learn more about the program, take a tour and enjoy lunch.

SEARCH Homeless Services works to engage, stabilize, educate, employ and house individuals and families who are homeless. SEARCH pursues a mission of providing hope, creating opportunity, and transforming lives.

The House of Tiny Treasures (HTT) provides a high-quality early childhood education for children, ages 2 to 5, who are either homeless or living in deep poverty. Our goal is to break the cycle of deep poverty and homelessness, and we know that breaking the cycle begins with the children.

The Mission of Yahweh is a faith-based shelter that has been empowering, enriching and restoring the lives of homeless women and children and provides outreach services to low-income communities since 1961. The Mission offers shelter and many life-changing programs focused on ending the cycle of homelessness and dependency.  They also have a Resale Shop that accepts donations and provides affordable merchandise to our surrounding low-income community.

Undies for Everyone provides new underwear for over 100,000 U.S. children living in poverty or crisis. With newfound confidence and self-esteem, students are ready to learn and grow.

By providing an academically rigorous Christian education, Yellowstone Academy is answering the challenge of the education crisis that faces many economically disadvantaged students in Houston’s Third Ward. Volunteer opportunities are available for at least one hour per month to help as a lunch buddy or academic tutor, assist in the early childhood chapel or library, or provide support through Scouts.

Volunteer with WorthFaith Connection as a spiritual and professional mentor. Mentors provide WorthFaith mentees ongoing support, wisdom and guidance. Role models offer professional insight and spiritual counsel to guide candidates in understanding the commitment needed to become stable and successful. A minimum time commitment is one year, connecting with the mentee twice a month. Interested in sharing your professional wisdom and supporting WorthFaith? Please email [email protected].

Senior Rides and More asks volunteer drivers to help take seniors to doctors, grocery shopping or other transportation needs.

The Beacon is a non-profit organization that serves the homeless community. Founded by Christ Church Cathedral, the Beacon provides essential and next-step services to restore hope and help end homelessness in Houston. Volunteers are needed to serve meals and assist in the laundry room.

Give to Outreach and honor a loved one on a special occasion through The Giving Tree.

The Giving Tree is a branch of St. Martin’s Outreach Ministries, offering parishioners and the surrounding community the opportunity to honor a loved one on a special occasion through a heartfelt gift that empowers a worth organization while touching hearts and changing lives. Cards are sold in St. Martin’s Gift Shoppe or online.

If you need assistance, email [email protected]

Lord of the Streets (LOTS) is a church community that welcomes, restores and rebuilds lives through relationship-focused ministries with the homeless and formerly homeless. Volunteer opportunities include Bible study and prayer team, clothing center, mail clerks and assessment.

Bring the whole family and prepare sandwiches with us! Kids’ Meals provides and distributes nutritious lunches to hungry children throughout Houston. Please bring a hat or head covering.

Please contact Tracee Tindol at 713-985-3811 or [email protected].

Community
First Tuesday of the Month*
*unless proceeded by a Holiday
4 p.m. in the Parish Life Center Kitchen

Men of St. Martin’s
Fourth Tuesday of the Month*
*unless a Holiday week
5 p.m. in the Parish Life Center Kitchen

Plant one tree and say “yes” to a healthy climate and the end of poverty.

Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services (ECHOS) asks volunteers to staff the food pantry.

Faith in Practice seeks to improve the physical, spiritual and economic conditions of the at-risk Guatemalans by providing medical care and health-related educational programs.

Through the annual St. Martin’s Angel Tree Project, volunteers sign up to purchase Christmas gifts for children in foster care, adoption and mental health services provided by DePelchin’s Children’s Center. St. Martin’s sponsors 250 children each year. Sign-up will be required.

Houston International Seafarers Center provides a “home away from home” for seafarers visiting the Port of Houston through a ministry of presence, outreach, witness, worship and service. 

Amazing Place provides a safe, spiritual and nurturing program for older adults with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s or similar dementia, while offering respite, education and support to their caregivers and families.

Minister to the homeless in downtown Houston. Serve a meal, be a prayer partner and provide praise music for the worship service. Volunteers must be age 18 and older.

We serve every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Meet in the St. Martin’s parking lot and carpool to the service.

Bo’s Place is a non-profit, free-of-charge bereavement center offering multiple grief support services for children, families, and adults in their grief journey, as well as offering education and resources for those who assist people in grief.

Through the Grace of God, The Brookwood Community provides an educational environment that creates meaningful work, builds a sense of belonging, and awakens genuine purpose in the lives of adults with disabilities.

Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) assists the poor, hungry, disabled, and otherwise needy, and provides a back-to-school and Christmas program for low-income children.  They also provide job training and school vision screening.

St. Martin’s Outreach has expanded its efforts to build awareness and provide education and volunteer efforts to join the fight against Human Trafficking along with many Houston area non-profit organizations.

Make blessed blankets to bring relief for those who need comfort.

Come join this ministry. No sewing experience is needed and there are opportunities for everyone. The group makes approximately 4,000 flannel receiving blankets annually for infants in local hospitals.

Knit for love, hope and healing.

Participants in this caring ministry knit and crochet God’s love, care and warmth into shawls that are blessed before they are donated to those in need.