OCWH Stories
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…
Read MoreSpring 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…
Read MoreThe Harbor School Houston
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…
Read MoreThank you! The”We’re Here For You” Golf Tournament – Success!
Golfers and Sponsors – Thank you for making this year’s 15th Annual “We’re Here For You” Charity Golf Tournament a great success! What a fun day of golf and camaraderie on a beautiful and challenging course. This year the event raised over $28,000 in net revenue, which represents almost 15% of the annual revenue needed…
Read MoreHouston SCENES Theatre Camp
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…
Read MoreFor 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…
Read MoreCrossWalk Community Table
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…
Read MoreSummer 2019 – Executive Director Notes
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…
Read MoreSpring Executive Director Notes
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…
Read MoreLocal Non-Profits Bring Smiles—Priceless
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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