Attention Houston Bears FULL members!
It’s that time of year again where will vote for the 2 charities that will be the recipients of next year’s fundraising campaigns. You can vote in person at our next general meeting on January 8th. We will also be sending out an email with a link to Survey Monkey for voting if you are able to attend the general meeting. Please see info below on the charities up for voting.
HIV & Aging Coalition – The Montrose Center
The Houston HIV and Aging Coalition was established in August of 2013 to address two major issues that affect those living with an HIV infection that are over fifty years old. The first reason was to educate our community and agencies that serve us about issues that affect us and services that are available and or necessary.
401 Branard Street, Houston, Texas 77006
(713) 529-0037
Email: [email protected]
GCAM (GULF COAST ARCHIVE & MUSEUM OF GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, & TRANSGENDER HISTORY, INC.
GCAM is a large collection of artifacts and stories, from the 1950’s to the present, focusing on the Texas Gulf Coast area. GCAM facilitates education and research for all interested in learning about the GLBTQ community.
6019 South Loop E, Houston, TX 77033
(832) 722-5785
Alton Howard (GCAM Ambassador) at [email protected]
PET PATROL
Pet Patrol, a people pet partnership, is a volunteer based, 501(c)(3) organization that recognizes the proven health benefits of companion animals and is dedicated to preserving the human-animal bond. Our mission is to assist limited income elderly and those affected by chronic or life-threatening illnesses in the Houston area by helping our clients care for the pets with whom they share their lives. The unconditional love of a companion animal is a gift for countless thousands of people living with a challenging illness. Our animal companions provide love, diversion and a reason to get up in the morning. They also provide proven health benefits to their owners. Description of Services Provided by Pet Patrol, A People, Pet Partnership: Free pet food and supplies; Free food delivery; Free basic veterinary care such as annual immunizations, vaccinations, and flea control; Free foster care for pets in the event that an owner goes into the hospital; Health and educational information, including “safe pet” guidelines to pet owners. Free transportation to and from veterinary clinics; Work with businesses in the community to provide free grooming; Inform the community about the healing benefits of pet
ownership Free spaying & neutering.
The Pet Patrol Maribel Knott at 281-733-7696
1809 West 14 1/2 Street Linne’ Girouard at 713-441-2229
Houston, TX 77008 [email protected]
[email protected]
FRIENDS FOR LIFE Animal Shelter and Sanctuary
At Friends For Life, every animal matters. Founded in 2002, Friends For Life introduced the no-kill shelter model to Houston – saving animals regardless of their breed, age or condition. Houston-grown, we’re here to help our neighbors care for the pets they love. We’re not finished until every animal has a safe home. Until then, we’ll be innovating, improving and tracking results to find the most effective ways to save lives. We save animals regardless of their origin, breed, age or condition. Many shelters refuse strays, animals from private citizens, or even entire breeds. Instead, we are guided by a simple principle: Every Animal Matters. No shelter is an island. We lean on our community to fuel our work. In return, Houston community relies on us. Here are some programs that help lift our neighbors: We gave away 5,500+ free spay/neuter surgeries (and counting) through our Fix Houston program. The result: There will be 100,000 fewer animals coming into Houston shelters. Friends For Life Animal Food Bank (Houston’s first!) provided our neighbors with 50 tons of pet food last year. During Hurricane Harvey, we responded to the City’s call. The Mayor needed us to manage pets at the George R. Brown Evacuation Center. We set up the country’s first-ever shelter where people stay together with their pets. The success of our effort set an example for future disaster planning.
107 E. 22 nd Street, Houston, TX 77008
Lena Liela
[email protected]
713-863-9835