Mitch Albom wrote, “Sometimes when you sacrifice something precious, you’re not really losing it. You’re just passing it on to someone else.” Where can we invest, even the simple gestures like showing up, a smile, or time? From lending a hand to sharing your unique skills, fall in The Woodlands is the perfect season to turn generosity into action—and feel the joy it brings.
Looking to help children?
The Champion Project partners with churches to facilitate mentorship, book buses, tutoring, and more. Audra Simpson, co-founder, says these programs “give the kids pathways” toward a successful future. Many have parental rights terminated, so the needs are broad, but the bar is low, as mentoring a child means meeting twice a month. Even showing up in these kids’ lives for a day can shift the course of their lives for the better. For more information, go to thechampionproject.org.
Want to ease another's burden?
At The Montgomery County Women's Center, local women in need who have suffered in a variety of ways enter transitional housing, gather needed items, and receive legal counsel, along with other services. Taking a lovingly prepared casserole to the Women’s Center could be a great way to love on them. Consider a role in the office helping with clerical duties or even staffing a store that gives these women the chance to begin their next phase in life, with all their practical needs met. Ways to give or volunteer can be found at mcwctx.org.
Seeking to encourage the disadvantaged
Want to help those with mental or physical disabilities? Inspiration Ranch offers its animal herd to help people of all ages with mental or physical disadvantages learn and heal through equine-assisted therapy and interaction. Volunteers have the opportunity to come alongside those in therapy and encourage them, do administrative work, or assist in event planning for the ranch. Give the gift of time, friendship, and support at Inspiration Ranch this fall! More information about volunteering is available at inspirationranch.org.
"There’s no better time than this holiday season to ask ourselves: What would it look like to pass along my gifts to those in need?"