HTX Care Coalition
As this November is Gratitude month, and the beginning of a season of holidays and celebration, we believe that this is the perfect opportunity to broaden our care coalition by inviting the community into our circle. Everyone knows #GivingTuesday as a day of donating to the charity of yoru choice. What if this year for #GivingTuesday, we support the community and give in other ways? #HTXCareCoalition is formed by partnering organizations with the goal on this season to provide the houston community the opportunity to give in their own way this season: donating your time, giving supplies, offering encouragement, or traditionalo monetary donations.
Gratitude goes both ways, and HTXCareCoalition also wants to show you, the Houston community that supports our work, our sincere gratitude by celebrating you with virtual entertainment, food at the service locations, and other giveaways. Let us meet you where you are, to help meet the underserved where they are. And allow us to say “Thank You”.
Each organization will host a specific project
Just like a friend inviting you over for a party, we’re inviting you to our houses for #GivingTuesday. First, celebrate National Gratitude Month with us virtually as we stream LIVE on FB throughout the morning and early afternoon starting at 9am.
09:00 am – Yoga
10:00 am – Open staff discussion regarding working in the recovery and homeless communities.
11:00 am – American Idol Finalist, Vincent Powell
12:00 pm – Houston Poet Laureate, Outspoken Bean
01:00 pm – Panel Discussion – “Redefining Success as Relates to Recovery”
Santa Maria Hostel: Vaughn Gilmore, Chief Clinical Officer
Justice Forward: Devan Anderson, CEO
Career and Recovery: Kelly Young, CEO Houston Recovery Ctr: Leonard Kincaid, Executive Director
Open Door Mission: Phillip Vaughn, Chief Operations Officer
02:00 pm – Open Door Chamber Choir
03:00 pm – Thanks, summary of evening events (event coordinators)
Visit each of our #HTXCareCoalition partner’s locations for a different service opportunity (below). There will be light appetizers for those who participate. Complete the crawl by participating in all 4 activities to receive a special gift of gratitude!
Open Door Mission
Make Lunch Bags For Homeless
Create lunch bags for the homeless or food insecure (make sandwiches and fill with other snacks). Also put together hygiene packs for those living outside. (Donations accepted: [include items listed above relevant to these activities]) 
Website: opendoorhouston.org
5803 Harrisburg Blvd,
Houston, TX 77011
Santa Maria Hostel
Campus Beautification Project
Come get your hands dirty and help make our campus pretty with a campus beautification project (until dark)
Website: santamariahostel.org
807 Paschall St,
Houston, TX 77009
Career and Recovery Resources
Can Good Drive
Please donate nonperishable food items, and create cards of encouragement! 
Website: careerandrecovery.org
2525 San Jacinto St,
Houston, TX 77002
Houston Recovery Center
Coat & Blanket Drive
Come create cards of encouragement for those in recovery, homelessness or other challenging situations. Also drop off gently used coats, blankets, scarves, socks, and gloves. (Donations accepted for crafts project as well)
Website: houstonrecoverycenter.org
150 N Chenevert St,
Houston, TX 77002
Justice Forward
Life’s Not Just Black & White
Contact Us
Jessica McDaniel
Director of Development & Communications
Houston Recovery Center
Office: 713-236-7815 | Cell: 281-624-6588
jmcdaniel@houstonrecoverycenter.org