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Hello Natalie!
You've got to love the fourth quarter of any year! All of the holiday festivities kick in, and that includes around here too! Put a team together to play in ourOct. 14th "We're Here for You" 19th Annual Golf Tournament. Or if you're an artist or artisan, you can still reserve your booth at our Nov. 2nd ArtReach Market!All are invited to enjoy local visual and performing talent, food trucks, a kid zone, and more!
It's all in the name of a good ol' FUNdraiser and community gathering.
Breaking News:
Phase One of our capital campaign, Building for the Future, is part of a 3-Year Strategic Plan. This phase includes updating our facility to state-of-the-art, best in class standards. Our clients deserve it. This will include: 1) external improvements 2) internal upgrades 3) enhanced technology, and 4) energy efficiency.
We're diving deeper in connecting people with the resources the need through a podcast! ECHO Orchestra Executive Director, Sarah McDonner, and OCWH Director of Communications & Events are partnering to co-host the Synergy Corridor Podcast! Tune into all things arts and culture happening in and around Houston. LAUNCHING THIS MONTH!
The details for the 19th Annual "We're Here for You" Golf Tournament are continuting to fall into place. This includes an ever-increasing sponsor base to help support the event and ultimately the operations of our center. Thank you Stellar Opportunity Fund L.P., Stellar Bank, Chapel Vista Land Services LLC, and You Enjoy Media for being our tournament sponsors, and thanks to everyone else who has sponsored a hole, contest, lunch and more!
Our community partners are ever-growing. Shout out to the Rotary Club of Houston Galleria for inviting us to come speak at your club about our upcoming events!
We are pleased to announce a partnership with the Houston Visual Artist Network through which we will host quarterly art exhibitions, complete with community receptions/speakers. All attendees to our Nov. 2nd ArtReach Market will be the first to view their first exhibition, "Reach for Art"!
Their founder, Suzanne Buckland, states that her mission is to put a smile on the face of humanity. Now that is something we can get behind!
Aurora Grants & Consulting hosted an educational webinar in which fellow nonprofits attended. Thank you to Linda Beeman for leading this event and for your years of insight and knowledge when it comes to fundraising for our nonprofit!
Site safety is very important to us, and with that came a need to update our AED machines. You will now see several signs around our buidling indicating where the machine is. With a new machine, being properly trained on it was a must. Our staff attended a great training at Chapelwood United Methodist Church.
You are invited to join us for the 19th annual "We're Here for You" Golf Tournament at Riverbend Country Club. The window is closing on putting your team together, so hop on that today if you have been waiting until the final hour.
Happening in conjunction with ECHO Orchestra's Garage Sale, AKA our Thrift Zone
Artists/Artisans: Sign up to sell you art or craft good.
Entertainers: Reach out at natalie@oc-wh.org
Public: Make plans to join us for art, music, and highlights on community good.
Save the date for some early holiday shopping!
To sponsor or become a presenting artist, click here.
Recognizing Our Partners:
October 5: FPR (FamilyPoint Resources) & Nabor House Community are partnering for a Fall Festval and the annual Hay Bale Cross Country meet. All are invited for a morning full of fun!
(Visit FPR's website for the full scoop on other upcoming events.)
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October 9-10: PDAP (Palmer Drug Abuse Program) has a stellar 48 hours of fun planned.
TheDream Out Loud: Recovery Amplified concert featuring Skyler Ray & Kala Mulcahy with opening performer Devin Thomas, PDAPer, will take place on Oct. 9th. All funds raised support PDAP’s programming. Together, we celebrate recovery and the boundless potential within each of us, when we Dream Out Loud. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
October 13th: St. Thomas Presbyterian Church will be hosting a Blessing of the Animals for all of your furry, and not so furry, friends - from dogs and cats, to Beta Fish.
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October 19th: FIND will be hosting their Annual Day of Service and all are invited to join in making great blessing take place.
October 24th: ECHOis West Houston's only professional orchestra. Next up in their season, on October 24th, classical meets hip hop in Breakin' Classical! Click the image to learn more.
February 1st: Two Lives Changed invites you to the Boots & Buckles gala! In the meantime, if you want to volunteer for childcare or dinner on Wednesdays, or at an upcoming baby shower, give them a shout-out.
The Outreach Center of West Houston 725 Bateswood Dr. Houston, TX 77079 Mailing Address: 14053 Memorial Dr. #442 Houston, TX 77079 O: 281-497-7211 | info@oc-wh.org
