February 2025 Newsletter
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Hello Natalie!

2025 is off to a great start! Several building upgrades and enhancements, as well as new programming, have taken place! It is a joy to be able to share the good news with you!

Do join us this Saturday for our second free yoga class by Jai Yoga, and please read on for info. on Birdies for Charity and to reserve your space at our upcoming, better-than-ever Casino Night on April 4th. 

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Breaking News:

The Clock is Running Out.

Guess the Birdies Before Your Chance Has Passed.

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We will be one of the participating nonprofit beneficiaries in the Birdies for Charity Texas Children's Houston Open, a stop on the PGA Tour! The top 15, +4 at-random fundraisers will get substantial grants to further their work! Every dollar raised goes back to OCWH at 100%. All you have to do is guess the amount of birdies the PGA pros will make that day! The winner gets a grand prize!

$20 – 1 guess

$40 – 2 guesses

$50 – 3 guesses

$100 – 6 guesses

$200 –10 guesses 

*Donating larger values gets you into the Legends Club.

Click below to learn more or guess with your donation.

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Building for the Future

Phase One of our capital campaign 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 are now at over $370K, of a $500K goal, pledged!

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January Highlights:

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Our first yoga class was a real blast. Folks of all ages, at every level of physical ability, showed up. We look forward to this weekend's next yoga class. All are welcome! It is never too late to improve your health and mental wellbeing!  

Our partnership with Houston Furniture Bank is now a partnership with The Furniture Bank. They may have rebranded, but their services remain in tact and stronger than ever. Many families continue to be blessed through our partnership with The Furniture Bank, like these two youngsters at their new dining table!

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Filtered water, fresh as a spring, now awaits you! We removed our previous fountains and now have a water bottle friendly fountain. A neat feature to the new addition is a counter that indicates how many plastic bottles have been saved from landfills. We are upwards of 300 bottles so far! That said, keep a bottle in your car when you are at the center to give it a try! 

Shout out to our friends at Mac Haik Chevy for stepping up as THE presenting sponsor at our upcoming 2025 Casino Night! We are so blessed by their continued support of our center and our events. 

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Striving to keep our center well kept is our way of saying we love and value you! You deserve it. Hopefully you noticed the fresh, new rugs we brought in. Well, that's one of our "we love you" items. Our goal is to keep the tracking of dirt indoors to a minimum, while adding a pleasant-looking detail to the lobby. 

Upcoming Events:

Saturday, February 8th: "New Year, Better You" Free Yoga Class
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Attendees MUST fill this out before attending. You will be asked to sign a waiver upon arrival. For more information, email nmartch@me.com.
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Friday. February 14th: Join Houston Visual Artist Network
and OCWH for a lovely Valentine's Day reception with art, music, and lite bites!
***25% of all artwork hanging on the walls, sold any day or at the reception, goes back to Outreach Center of West Houston!***
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Friday, April 4th: Casino Night 2025

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Recognizing Our Partners:

January Recap: FamilyPoint Resources
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FPR moments pictured above:
  • Students enjoying the wonders of a new water fountain.
  • Class of 2025 students preparing for graduation and leaving their mark on FPr by putting their handprints on their library wall.
  • Having fun on the new outdoor stage.
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January Recap: Two Lives Changed hosted another wonderful baby shower!
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(Save the date of April 26th for their annual gala!)
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Saturday, February 22nd: Echoes in the Area
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Saturday, February 23rd: ECHO Young Artist Concerto Competition
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March 1st: First Time Homebuyer Seminar
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Sunday, March 2nd, 12-2 p.m.: Christ Memorial Lutheran Church Chili Cook-off

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Tuesday, March 4th: Mardi Gras Parade

Interested in enterting a car/float?

Email Rachale at rbbc@raamco.com.

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Interested in enterting a car/float?

Email Rachale at rbbc@raamco.com.

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ECHO Youth Competition 2025

 

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Saturday, April 5th: Energy Fest
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The Energy Corridor District is gearing up for the return of their signature spring festival, energyfest! This free community festival is happening on Saturday, April 5th from 12-5pm at Addicks Park & Ride. The afternoon will be packed with live music, carnival games, rides, a beer garden, and an opportunity to connect with businesses and organizations in and around the district. To learn more about sponsorships, booth spaces, or to RSVP to attend, visit www.energyfest.org
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Saturday, May 3rd: Save the date for PDAP's Chase Your Dreams 5K PDASH

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Ongoing:

Nabor House Community Child Care 

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Women Connection Domestic Violence Support Group

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Workforce Solutions Job Search

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Paid Apprenticeship Opportunity

Learn more here: capitalideahouston.org

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