Information & Referral

June 20, 2018

Information and Referral Services provide vital resources to the community. Information and Referral is responsible for greeting visitors and providing helpful information regarding area resources, voting information, support groups and community events.

Complimentary Medical Equipment Loan Program: Minor medical equipment is made available to the general public free of charge, on a loan basis, as long as needed. Call 281.367.1230 for more information.

Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Resources 
Programs listed represent community-based programs and services within Montgomery County on dealing with Suicide Prevention and Mental Health. Click here to view the resources available in Montgomery County.

Workforce Solutions

January 5, 2018

about

For more than 25 years, Interfaith Workforce Solutions has assisted Gulf Coast residents and employers with their employment needs. Comprehensive employment services are delivered through operation of numerous Career Offices across nine counties, as well as a regional Financial Aid Customer Support Center.

To locate a Workforce Solutions Career Office near you, please call 1-888-469-JOBS(5627)

Hours: M – F, 7am – 6pm

Employer Services

Services to Employers
  • Recruiting, screening and referral to open positions
  • Testing for potential hires and current employees
  • Consulting on topics such as hiring/firing, Equal Opportunity/ADA, turnover analysis, salary and benefits, unemployment insurance, job- skills analysis, and staff development
  • Finding resources for training new and current employees
  • Assistance with company downsizing, facility closures and layoffs

Residential Services

Services to Residential Customers
  • Job leads and job referrals
  • Labor-market information
  • Job-search skills training
  • Career counseling
  • Interviewing workshops and personal-interview training
  • Résumé preparation
  • Outplacement services, including computer, fax and workstations
  • Occupational training

Financial Aid Customer Support Center

Financial Aid Customer Support Center
  • Centralized financial-aid services for approximately 25,000 customers across the Gulf Coast Region
  • Approximately 5,000 inbound calls and more than 1,500 childcare and scholarship aid applications per week
  • Childcare services include processing customer financial-aid applications and re-certifications, determining eligibility; and fulfilling or re-certifying care
  • Scholarship services, including processing applications from customers and Career Offices, determining skills-training eligibility, and fulfilling approved tuition assistance

Community Clinic

January 5, 2018

About

The South County Community Clinic dba Interfaith Community Clinic is a full time healthcare center providing medical, dental, mental health counseling and social service support to those in Montgomery County who have no form of health insurance.

History

Established in 1996, the Interfaith Community Clinic is a volunteer based healthcare center whose primary goal is to provide healthcare services for those in need. As the needs of the county have grown, so have the services offered at the clinic.

Services

The Clinic offers a broad range of primary and non-emergency healthcare services, including, but not limited to:

Primary Care
  • Adult Medicine
  • Pediatrics
Women’s Health Services
  • Gynecology
  • Cervical Cancer Screenings
  • Mammograms
Special Care
  • Cardiology
  • Nephrology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Pulmonary
  • Rheumatology
Dental Care
  • Annual exams, including x-rays
  • Hygiene
  • Extractions
  • Fillings
Diagnostics
  • Laboratory
  • X-rays
  • Ultrasounds
  • MRI/CT

Hand Me Up Shop

January 5, 2018

About

The Hand Me Up Shop, one of the leading resale shops in Montgomery County, sells gently used, quality clothing for the entire family, boutique items, books, toys, houseware items, furniture and home décor in good condition at affordable prices.

Located At:

536 Sawdust Road Spring, TX 77380
(281) 367-4942
hmus@woodlandsinterfaith.org

Shop Hours

Monday – Saturday

All proceeds generated from the shop benefit Interfaith’s Programs and Services.

Donations

DONATION INFORMATION

Donations accepted at Hand Me Up Shop or Interfaith of The Woodlands

  • Donations are accepted Monday – Saturday from 10am – 4pm at the Hand Me Up Shop (536 Sawdust Rd, Spring, TX 77380)
  • Donation drop-off is located at the back of the Hand Me Up Shop. The entrance is off Budde Road. Look for the green awning!
  • Furniture donation pick-up is available Monday-Saturday in our service area, 10am – 2pm; email photos 1st to hmus@woodlandsinterfaith.org
  • Donations will also be accepted Monday – Thursday from 10am – 4pm at Interfaith of The Woodlands (4242 Interfaith Way, The Woodlands, TX 77380)
  • For the safety of our staff and volunteers in the event of inclement weather please direct all your donations to Interfaith of The Woodlands.

All donations are tax-deductible & proceeds support Interfaith’s Programs and Services.

Store Hours

Visit the Hand Me Up Shop:

Address: 536 Sawdust Road, Spring, TX 77380
Phone: 281-367-4942

Hours: Monday – Saturday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Food Pantry

January 5, 2018

About

The Food Pantry is available to individuals and families who are facing food insecurity. Donations are always needed and appreciated in many forms: financial contributions, non-perishable food, infant products including diapers and formula, personal hygiene items, paper products, cleaning supplies, and gift cards to area grocery stores.

Nutrition Every Weekend: provides backpacks of food for children at risk of hunger over the weekend during the school year

Seniors Eating Well: grocery delivery to homebound senior adults

On The Go Market Days: mobile food pantry that takes food assistance to high need areas

Veggie Village: two community gardens that provide fresh organic produce to the Food Pantry

Ongoing Needs

  • Canned or powdered milk
  • Canned vegetables
  • Canned fruit and fruit juices
  • Oatmeal and cereal
  • Canned meats
  • Rice, beans, and pasta
  • Pasta sauce
  • Toilet paper
  • Personal hygiene items
  • Household cleaning products
Host a Food Drive

Veggie Village

January 5, 2018

About

75% of Food Harvested donated to Interfaith Food Pantry

Veggie Village, community donation gardens, are welcoming places where people work and learn together while providing fresh organic produce to the Interfaith Food Pantry and Senior Living Complexes. The gardens are located at the Alden Bridge Sports Park and Wendtwoods Park (in the Village of Creekside) in partnership with The Woodlands Township and many community volunteers.

Our Goals

Our goals are to provide
  1. Fresh food, using organic and sustainable gardening practices, for the Interfaith Food Pantry
  2. A place where members of the community, including elderly, disabled and children, work together with our natural habitat
  3. Education in sustainable living, including gardening, environment care, and nutrition

Garden Locations

Veggie Village: Alden Bridge is a traditional community donation garden where plot adoption is offered with the understanding that 75% of the harvest is donated to the Interfaith Food Pantry. Plot adoptions are available to volunteers and are renewed on an annual basis.

Veggie Village: Wendtwoods Park is a Children’s Garden where visitors are encouraged to touch, taste, and explore the Garden in a learning and serving environment. Children are also introduced to the concept of food insecurity and helping our neighbors in need.

For more information please contact:

Jenni Fisher

Jennifer.fisher@woodlandsinterfaith.org

832-615-8207

Family Services

January 5, 2018

About

Interfaith’s Family Services exists to evaluate the needs and provide assistance to children, individuals, families and senior adults; while striving to assist each client in achieving self-sufficiency and independence while maintaining his or her dignity and worth.

Programs

  • Financial Assistance: offers payment assistance with rent, mortgage, and utilities
  • Prescription Drug Assistance: provides prescription drug assistance
  • Gasoline Assistance: supplies gasoline cards to individuals
  • Food Assistance: distributes food, personal hygiene, and baby care items to individuals and families through Interfaith’s Food Pantry
  • Clothing Vouchers: supplies vouchers for clothing, shoes, and household items to be used at the Interfaith Hand Me Up Shop
  • Emergency Shelter: provides short-term emergency shelter
  • Kits 4 Kidz, School Supplies: offers students school supplies, backpacks and clothing vouchers.
  • Educating Our Community: hosts educational opportunities such as ESL, citizenship test prep, and personal finance classes

Additional Resources

  • Counseling Services: counseling services are provided to individuals, couples, and families through Interfaith Community Clinic. For more information, please contact the clinic at 281-364-7889.
  • 211 United Way: a 24-hour helpline for services in the Greater Houston Area; dial 211 from any phone.

Community Directory

January 5, 2018

History

Established in 1975, the The Communications & Publications Services Department is the longest running program of Interfaith of The Woodlands. The department is responsible for the award-winning Interfaith of The Woodlands Community & Business Directory available in print, online and app.

Directory

Today, the Interfaith of The Woodlands Community & Business Directory is the leading source of information for The Woodlands and surrounding area. The Directory provides a complete and comprehensive directory to the community including a 1200+ page community guide to area business information, village shopping tabs and other valuable community resources.

Thanks to advertising support from the business community, Interfaith distributes over 55,000 directories to residents and businesses in The Woodlands and surrounding area. Profits from the Directory and other publications support Interfaith’s Programs and Services.

Since the Directory is not affiliated with any public utility company, Interfaith relies on residents to update and make changes to their listing. We also collect statistical information for The Woodlands, TX.

Child Development Center

December 28, 2017

About

The Center offers a variety of programs and serves approximately 400 children, 18 months through the 4th grade (Kindergarten through 4th Grade , and After School Program), and is designed to fit the needs of the growing community.

The school is located at 5630 Rush Haven Drive, adjacent to Falconwing Park, in The Woodlands. Devoted entirely to the development of children, the building has three wings with large well-equipped classrooms and a multi-purpose room. Special enrichment features of the school include five separate age-appropriate playgrounds, a wonderful children’s library, a hands-on science lab, an Outdoor Nature Classroom, and extra-curricular activities including music, dance and sports.

History

Interfaith Child Development Center is nestled within The Woodlands. Established in 1976, Interfaith Child Development Center is an amazing facility dedicated to the enrichment of children. The professional teaching staff, including a licensed nurse, helps to provide a safe, caring, secure, and welcoming environment for children to grow. The literature-based curriculum and low student-to-teacher ratio ensure that each child receives the best education and care.

Programs

Programs include:

  • Partial/All Day Pre-School
  • Mother’s Day Out
  • School Age Program
  • Summer Camps

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