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Volunteer Appreciation This Spring

Interfaith is honoring volunteers throughout the month of April! Food Pantry, Hand Me Up Shop, Veggie Village, Senior Transportation, Senior Programs, volunteers at The South County Community Center and more. Last year, there were 22,976 volunteer hours. Thank you to all of our volunteers that help us our fulfill our mission of building a more loving and caring community through service.

Read Spring 2022 Issue »

Interfaith’s 48th Anniversary

Be a part of Interfaith’s 48th Anniversary by donating food or hosting a food drive! To see a complete list of items needed for Interfaith Food Pantry, click here. We will collect food throughout November and December for the Anniversary Food Drive.

Read Fall 2021 Issue »

Remembering Reverend Don Gebert

Reverend Don Gebert, Interfaith’s Founding Executive Director, passed away last month at the age of 91. “He was a man of great compassion and kindness. He was a mentor and friend to our Interfaith family and will always live in our hearts. We are honored and privileged to carry on his great legacy of caring,” shared Missy Herndon, President & CEO, Interfaith of The Woodlands.

Read Spring 2021 Issue »

Celebrate with the Gift of Giving!

November kicked off our Holiday GIVING Programs. See information on how you can help neighbors this holiday season with toys for families, gifts for Seniors and food pantry assistance.

Read November 2020 Issue »

Happy Holidays: Thank you to all of our donors and volunteers!

November was a month to be thankful, and we are humbled by our neighbors and community partners who have given so much to Interfaith this past month, from Food Pantry donations to participating in Holiday GIVING to volunteering your time.

Read December 2018 Issue »

2018 Celebration of Excellence Gala Honoring our Hometown Heroes

October was a show-stopping month of service and giving! Thanks to our community, Interfaith was able to honor our 2018 Hometown Heroes, all while raising vital funds for local families in need. A very special thank you to our generous supporters, including Presenting Sponsor Woodforest National Bank. We raised $750,000…

Read November 2018 Issue »

Interfaith Celebrates Day of Caring: A Community-Wide Food Drive

We hosted a community-wide food drive to celebrate Interfaith’s 45th anniversary. So many volunteers and community members came out to offer their support and to drop off food donations, and we just wanted to say Thank You for Caring!

Read October 2018 Issue »

Kits 4 Kidz Gives to over 2,100 Children!

Interfaith was filled with the sound of laughter and excitement as over 2,100 children received backpacks and school supplies as part of our annual Kits 4 Kidz program. Thank you to The Woodlands community for donating and volunteering to help students in need.

Read September 2018 Issue »

2018 Hometown Heroes Selected

Congratulations to the five individuals, one corporation and one nonprofit organization for being selected as the 2018 Hometown Heroes: Robert Heineman, Steve Leakey, Dr. Joel Reed, Patti Rivela, Mrs. Brynn Ballard Huntsman and Mr. Peter Huntsman, Entergy Texas, Inc. and The Junior League of The Woodlands.

Read August 2018 Issue »

Kits 4 Kidz Community-Wide School Supply Drive Kicks Off

Interfaith kicked off Kits 4 Kidz school supply drive!  Supplies being collected include markers, crayons, scissors, glue, pencils, pens, map pencils, copy paper, notebook paper, binders, pocket folders, pencil boxes/bags and backpacks.

Read July 2018 Issue »

ON THE GO Mobile Food Pantry

Throughout the year, Interfaith takes its Food Pantry on the road to provide for our neighbors in need. Recently,  Interfaith distributed 100 boxes of fruits and vegetables, provided by the Montgomery County Food Bank, to 539 individuals at Mission Woods Apartment Complex!

Read June 2018 Issue »

IRONMAN Texas

Thank you to all our IRONMAN Volunteers that not only served our athletes from near and far, but helped raise much needed funding for our many Programs and Services! Interfaith had 461 volunteers log over 2,000 volunteer hours for IRONMAN Texas!

Read May 2018 Issue »

Food Pantry Remodel and Reveal

The Interfaith Food Pantry has recently remodeled and upgraded their refrigeration area to accommodate protein rich perishable foods, such as frozen meats and dairy in addition to the fresh produce harvested at both Veggie Village Community Donation Gardens.

Read April 2018 Issue »

John Cooper Empty Bowls Project

Each year, students from The John Cooper School National Art Honor Society create hundreds of bowls in an effort to raise funds to combat hunger in the community. The bowls are part of their Annual Empty Bowls Project where guests were invited to donate $10…

Read March 2018 Issue »

Interfaith Announces 2017 Board Chair Debbie Sukin

Board members joined clergy from our Member Congregations at Interfaith’s Annual Meeting in December. Debbie Sukin was announced as the 2017 Board Chair and Ray Sanders will move to the Ex-Officio.

Read January 2017 Issue »

Interfaith of The Woodlands annual Kits 4 Kidz School Supplies program offers assistance to families in crisis needing help with school supplies for the upcoming school year. Please see flyer for more information.
Help children in need prepare for a successful year by donating to the School Supply Drive! Donations are accepted at Interfaith of The Woodlands, 4242 Interfaith Way.

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Thank you to our volunteers representing our member congregations at Serving Our Seniors – A Day of Service!
On Saturday, March 26, over 200 volunteers gathered to help complete these service projects, making an impact in the lives of our senior residents. Interfaith thanks our many volunteers who make this program possible!

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The annual Caregivers Conference returns to Christ Church United Methodist in a new format on Saturday, November 6th, from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Any family member caring for a loved one will find the conference both informative and useful in skill-building, divided into 3 sessions specific to the many questions a caregiver may have.

Read Fall 2021 Issue »

The annual Caregivers Conference returns to Christ Church United Methodist in a new format on Saturday, November 6th, from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Any family member caring for a loved one will find the conference both informative and useful in skill-building, divided into 3 sessions specific to the many questions a caregiver may have.

Read Fall 2021 Issue »

School Supplies Program

Interfaith of The Woodlands annual Kits 4 Kidz School Supplies program offers assistance to families needing help with school supplies for the upcoming school year.

Read Summer 2021 Issue »

Clergy Invited to Symposium

Faith Communities: Emerging from the COVID-19 Crisis
Clergy Care: Survive and Thrive Through the Emergence
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Reception & Breakfast: 8:30 am
Symposium: 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Led by Mike Bonem

Read Spring 2021 Issue »

Holiday GIIVING

Please help Interfaith brighten the Holiday Season in our community by offering your support. Holiday GIVING provides families, children and Seniors with gifts and food to make their Holiday season special through our Toy Drive and Gifts for Seniors Programs.
 
Interfaith Family Services provides holiday gifts to families through the Holiday Toy Drive, a program in which the community comes together to donate new toys and gift cards for children and teens. Interfaith Senior Services provides holiday gifts for senior adults, 62 and older though the Gifts for Seniors Program. Each family receiving Holiday assistance is given food pantry staples and holiday foods to prepare a traditional Holiday Meal with our Food Pantry Assistance.

Read Fall 2020 issue »

FaithsTogether 20th Annual Giving Thanks Observance

FaithsTogether held their 20th Annual Giving Thanks Observance! People of all backgrounds came together at The Woodlands Community Presbyterian Church for a beautiful celebration of the season! Thank you, FaithsTogether, for all your hard work in putting together such an inspiring program, which included…

Read December 2018 Issue »

2018 Celebration of Excellence Gala Honoring our Hometown Heroes

October was a show-stopping month of service and giving! Thanks to our community, Interfaith was able to honor our 2018 Hometown Heroes, all while raising vital funds for local families in need. A very special thank you to our generous supporters, including Presenting Sponsor Woodforest National Bank. We raised $750,000…

Read November 2018 Issue »

Interfaith Celebrates Day of Caring: A Community-Wide Food Drive

We hosted a community-wide food drive to celebrate Interfaith’s 45th anniversary. So many volunteers and community members came out to offer their support and to drop off food donations, and we just wanted to say Thank You for Caring!

Read October 2018 Issue »

Kits 4 Kidz Gives to over 2,100 Children!

Interfaith was filled with the sound of laughter and excitement as over 2,100 children received backpacks and school supplies as part of our annual Kits 4 Kidz program. Thank you to The Woodlands community for donating and volunteering to help students in need.

Read September 2018 Issue »

Thank You!

We’re halfway through 2018, and we want to say Thank You to our member congregations for an outstanding year of service so far.

Read August 2018 Issue »

Happy Birthday to our founding Executive Director

Gebert turned 89 in June, and Interfaith is proud to have been pioneered by this great man. We thank Rev. Gebert for building the foundation that we now call Interfaith!

Read July 2018 Issue »

May Missions Fair

Interfaith was proud to attend the May Missions Fair of The Woodlands First Baptist Church. Thank you to Senior Pastor and Interfaith Board Member, Dr. Bruce Webb, for your hospitality.

Read June 2018 Issue »

Veggie Village Volunteers

Youth from The Woodlands United Methodist Church Youth weeded and mulched garden beds in preparation of the summer harvest season at Veggie Village Wendtwoods.

Read May 2018 Issue »

Reverend Don Gebert Speaks to IYP at Inaugural Event

Reverend Gebert delivered a powerful message sharing the history of The Woodlands and the integral part Interfaith plays in our community. He inspired the audience of all ages to never give up on their dreams.

Read April 2018 Issue »

Senior Clergy Attend Interfaith Board of Directors Retreat

Interfaith’s Board of Directors is comprised of 27 individuals who jointly oversee the activities of the organization, including nine Senior Clergy representing member congregations.

Read March 2018 Issue »

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