In My 50s, I Learned to Read at the Center – Calvin’s Story

Calvin G. lived his life up until his mid 40s through pictures. Without learning how to read English, he faced many obstacles. Contracts, job applications, text messages, grocery shopping, and more are just a preface. Calvin grew up in Mississippi and moved to Houston in middle age. Although Calvin was content with his life, learning…

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Spring into March!

Recognizing Our Partners Since our previous newsletter, a great deal has happened at the center! After the holidays, the normal activities of the center resumed, and new ones are unfolding: We are welcoming the Society For Financial Awareness which will hold free financial literacy workshops on March 10 and 17 and will continue regularly. CrossWalk…

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The Harbor School Houston

The Harbor School

The Harbor School is an early childhood center formed in 2017 by nine people with a passion for educating and growing strong children, families and teachers. Our goals for The Harbor School include: • Breaking the cycle of poverty in the West Spring Branch area by providing opportunities for young at-risk children to succeed in…

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Houston SCENES Theatre Camp

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After offering an inclusive high-quality musical theatre summer camp to West Houston for more than a decade, Houston SCENES Theatre Camp almost had to close their doors last year when they found themselves without a home base.  Summer 2019 The Outreach Center of West Houston opened their doors to SCENES in partnership with Family Point Resources, allowing them…

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For over 16 years…

The Center provides…STABILITY, CONVENIENCE, COST 16 years ago, the Center was incorporated as its own independent 501(c)3. And, for the last 16 years,—thanks to your support and giving—the Outreach Center of West Houston has been instrumental in supporting non-profit community agencies that advance the social, emotional, and educational welfare of our community residents. Because of…

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CrossWalk Community Table

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One of our premiere non-profit agencies, CrossWalk Houston, would like to invite you to join them at the Community Table. Read on for a note from CrossWalk’s Director, Sedonia Finstad. We are glad to be here for them! CrossWalk Houston Community Table by Sedonia Finstad, Director of CrossWalk Houston  A table where some met for…

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Summer 2019 – Executive Director Notes

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Look what happens at the Center – Because of You! The non-profits who call OCWH home are in full summer swing. We are very thankful for your continued support of the Center through donations, sponsorships, and volunteering! Without you, we couldn’t be here for our non-profit and the people they serve on a daily basis. It…

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Spring Executive Director Notes

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  Every day I’m in awe of the wonderful programs that our non-profit West Houston agencies provide for our community. The thousands of adults, children, volunteers, students, and visitors that come through our doors is staggering. (Oh, and people are really enjoying the updated kitchen and bathrooms that we were able to renovate because of…

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Local Non-Profits Bring Smiles—Priceless

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Local Non-Profits Make a Difference in our Community Thanks to FamilyPoint Resources and Lily’s Toy Box, this past month 165 children and their families were all smiles as they got to go “shopping!” at the Center’s auditorium. Because of you we are able to provide the facilities and space needed for local non-profits to host…

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