Get Together Needs List
October 2014
Food Items
Casa El Buen Samaritano
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For the Month of December: 150 Appreciation Christmas Cookie bags. Cookie can be
different variety flavors each bag containing 5 cookies. Cookie bags must be ready by
December 1st to drop off at clinic (9am-4pm) .
Aldine Family Hope Center
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Non-perishable food items for our Food Pantry such as, canned vegetables, canned
meat, canned fruit, soups, cereal, box meals and baby food. Our pantry is very low-Need
immediately-This is an ongoing need
Cornerstone Family Ministries
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Thanksgiving Dinner Needs:
o Cornerstone is doing a Mexican style Thanksgiving Dinner on the three program
nights (11/18, 11/19, and 11/20)
o Needing Mexican food for the three nights
 Food needs to be at the program site at 6pm
 Need enough food to feed 150 people each night
Project LIFT
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Thanksgiving Food Items needed by November 24th for Veterans Dinner: 30 cans
cranberry sauce, 4 5lb cans of green beans, 30 boxes of stuffing mix, 30 large boxes of
instant mashed potatoes, 20 turkeys
The Mission of Yahweh
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Frozen Turkeys for Thanksgiving to give out to our community
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Computers and Electronics
Project LIFT
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Digital Camera (New or Used in good working condition) to be used to document special
events and client services.
Mission Centers of Houston
 3 new laptops (Windows 7 or 8) for use at the Food Pantry ministry at the Gano Center.
 New or gently used wireless printer for the Joy Center.
 New document scanner (sheet-fed for documents, not flat-bed for photos) for our Admin
office.
Project LIFT
 1 laptops computer with Microsoft Suite for off-site classes.
Workfaith Connection
 2 Atomic clocks. (Sharp makes them)
 20 Mouse pads for computer lab
Household Items
Mission Centers of Houston
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12-24 T8 fluorescent light bulbs for our Admin Building.
3 new upright vacuums (industrial preferred), 1 for each of our centers.
One 6-foot and one 8-foot plastic white table for ministry use at the Gano Center.
2 new industrial brooms for the Fletcher Center.
2 new or used commercial mop buckets for the Fletcher Center.
The Source for Women
 Acrylic Food Display Case w/ Plastic Trays, Black Frame. Retails for
$250.00 and The Source would need one per center for a total of (3)
The Source is blessed by donations from Crave Cupcakes and we
would like to display them for our clients as well as keep them fresh
in airtight containers. We are thinking something like this:
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Commercial Grade/Capital Improvement
Aldine FHC
 Commercial Ice Machine - For after school program. Ours broke recently and the price to
repair or purchase a new one is $1,750.00- 4,000- Need Immediately (New or slightly
used pictured below)
 Set of quality cutlery knives and commercial grade cookware to prepare dinner for our
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. We plan to server approx. 250 senior citizens and their
families! (16Qt & 24Qt Stock Pots, 12in., 14in. & 16in. Fray Pans, multiple sizes of Sauce
Pans, Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls and ¼ size Aluminum Sheet Pans)
 Generation One
 2 automatic gate openers – Gen 1 has 2 gates that we currently have to open by hand
daily. These would greatly increase traffic flow in the morning. One gate is currently very
hard to push open and creates a traffic jam in the morning for parents dropping off kids at
school. Both gates are approx. 30’ in length - chain link fences that roll back and forth.
A 2nd Cup
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Commercial Kitchen Equipment or Restaurant Supply Store Contact - any of these can
be used so long as they are in good working condition. (Let me know if you need pictures
of anything)
o 3 Door Stock Fridge
o 2 Door Stock Freezer
o 3 Door Under Counter Refrigerator
o Commercial Grade 3 Compartment Sink
o Stainless Steel Prep Tables
o Commercial Grade Dish Washer
o Ice Machine
o Blend-Tec or Vitamix Blender x2
o Commercial Coffee Roaster
o Kitchen-Aid Mixer (prefessional grade preferred)
Bibles
Cornerstone Family Ministries
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200 NIV bibles: These bibles will be used at Cornerstone programs for the students. If a
student does not have a bible and would like to have one then the bible will be given to
them to keep. New or used are ok.
The Mission of Yahweh
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300 Spanish and 200 English Bibles
Medical Supplies/Equipment
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Casa El Buen Samaritano
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Automatic External Defibrillator
EKG Machine
Generation One
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Medical foam mattress for a bed ridden resident. The springs are wearing through
her old mattress. (Twin medical mattress at Holcombe Medical Supply 2260
Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 - $250 mention Generation One, because she
quoted us a discounted price. She also said she would deliver the mattress for free.)
Office/School Supplies/Art Supplies
Cornerstone Family Ministries
 Industrial paper cutter (new or used).
Project LIFT
 1 Case of Letter Size Multi-purpose Copy Paper
The Nehemiah Center
 40 White Tri-Fold Project Boards for Science Fair (size 36 x 48)
 Printer Paper, 8.5” x 11” (12 cases)
 40 USB Flash Drives (8 gig) Flash Drives (at least 8 Gig) for Middle School Students
used to complete homework assignments. 8 or 16GB USB 2.0 connectivity; backwards
compatible with USB 1.0
Mission Centers of Houston
 5 rolls of plastic tablecloth covers for Senior Adult ministry and after school programs at
Joy Center.
Workfaith Connection
 20 Mouse pads for computer lab
Office Furniture/Equipment
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Aldine FHC
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Multiple Display Mannequins for our resale shop, the mannequins will help showcase
different product throughout the shop- Need ASAP (New or slightly used)
Casa El Buen Samaritano
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1 Office Desk (used or new)
Mission Centers of Houston:
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Love-seat for the youth space at the Fletcher Center (gently used)
The Nehemiah Center
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Micro-Cut Jam Free Shredder (Examples:Fellows Power-Shred 225Mi Or Aurora
AU1000MA 10-Sheet Jam Free Or Swingline SM12-08)
The WorkFaith Connection
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2 drawer file cabinet on rollers
Projector cart on wheels
Outdoor/Yard
Agape Development
 Commercial grade 2-blade Lawn Mower
 Power wash – new or used professional grade.
Mission Centers of Houston
 New lawnmower needed at the Fletcher Center for yard work at the center and at our
neighbor's homes.
Paper/Cleaning Supplies
Agape Development
 300 disposable plates, napkins, cups - need monthly but will take whatever we can get
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Tickets/Gift Cards
Cornerstone Family Ministries
 HEB gift cards to be used to buy supplies for the Thanksgiving dinners that Cornerstone
will be hosting on program evenings.
Mission Centers of Houston
 Hobby Lobby gift cards to purchase craft items for Children's and Senior Adult ministry at
Joy Center. The total amount needed for all supplies is $300.
 Home Depot gift cards totaling $125 to purchase 5 gallons of white paint for interior
painting at the Fletcher Center.
Project LIFT
 10-15 Gift Cards for Annual Veterans Thanksgiving ($5.00 or $10.00 increments or food
cards). They will be used to for bus passes, food items and other unmet veteran needs.
Agape Development
 Bus trip for group of 30-50 on a Commercial Bus line, looking for a free or ½ price trip
Houston to Memphis and back in 2015.
Vehicles and Automotive Services
Gracewood
 Golf cart (new or used in good condition) needed to transport elderly visitors touring our
campus and to transport donated items to our food pantry, clothing boutique or
warehouse.
Generation One
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Photo wrap that covers our van to advertise our ministry. We had a church donate a new
(slightly used) 15 passenger van. Gen 1 is trying to get a photo wrap that covers the van
or at least 1/2 of it that we can use to advertise for our ministry.
A 2nd Cup
 Small Box Van for storage and transportation for catering equipment
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Toys/Games/Sports Equipment
Aldine Family Hope Center
 1000 new unwrapped Christmas toys for boys and girls, ages newborn - 13 years old.
Value of $5 - $15. - Need by December 10th
 Sports balls for our After School and Teen Programs such as; dodge balls, soccer balls
and basket balls- Need ASAP (new or slightly used)
Mission Centers of Houston
 Baby Swing-new or gently used for the nursery at Fletcher Center.
 New or very gently used baby dolls for the nursery at Fletcher Center.
Professional Expertise
Agape Development
 Electrician to install 4 electrical outlets to the exterior of building.
 Parking lot painter to paint stripes on 2 parking areas in lot to maximize space
Casa El Buen Samaritano
 Registered Nurses, to Volunteer only once a month on Saturday mornings for Fasting
Labs 8am-10:30am
Generation One
 Generation One just received its 501(c)(3) for a Community Development Corporation
(CDC). We are looking for someone to talk to about the beginning stages of setting up
affordable housing for the residents of the 3rd Ward of Houston. We would like to start
with the parents of the students currently enrolled in our Academy. Any professional
expertise in this area would be greatly appreciated.
Gracewood
 Need 4-6 people to give their marketing expertise to help Gracewood create an effective
marketing plan for their brand new counseling program. The group would meet once a
month in October and November. Strategy meetings would last 1one hour. The group
would meet at a central location that best accommodates the group’s schedule. Most
preferred days are Thursday or Friday.
 Need someone to help with mosquito problem at our Wanda Lane campus. There is a
stagnant pond on the property that serves as a breeding ground for mosquitos.
Volunteer needed to assess the situation and give recommendations on how to solve this
problem so that client moms and kids can spend more time outdoors.
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Mission Centers of Houston
 Lawn service for all 4 properties either at a reduced price or donated.
 A lift operator and lift are needed at the Fletcher Center to change numerous light bulbs
in the gym.
 Copier service for the copier at the Gano Center (Imagistics Model: im2520).
The WorkFaith Connection
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Need Administrative/Clerical Employers who are looking for great candidates. Not all the
men and women we serve have any type of background on their record, if that is your
policy. We can send great candidates for the job!
Project LIFT
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Telecommunications Vendor for phone and internet services
Videographer to produce a short veteran testimonial
A 2nd Cup
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We have large windows on our new building that we would like to have tinted to reduce
the amount of heat coming through.
MEP Engineer - we are beginning to work with an architect to build out our commercial
kitchen and need a Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing engineer drawings.
Video Editor - we would like to create a promotional video about our work and need
someone with video expertise to help.
Human Resources - we are nearing the time when we will start hiring employees for the
first time and we would love some guidance on how to get started.
The Source for Women
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The Source Spring Branch is looking for a bilingual Office Administrator who has the gift
of extreme organization and detail, is Spirit filled and has a heart for God's daughters that
come to The Source in their time of need. The office administrator must have a consistent
countenance, and must always be aware that they will be the first impression to our
clients. Ideally this person is also able to pray as a Spiritual Mentor as needed. Keyboard
Typing and Computer Ease are a must.
Medical Missions: Adopt-a-Shift; Commit to covering a shift at The Source Galleria,
Northeast or Spring Branch. Fully staff medical professionals, program counselors and
spiritual mentors from within or referred by members of their congregation. Source will
provide Manager on Duty, Supervision and Easy Supervisory Training. Adopt A Shift
brings a willing group on the Local Missions Field, great for a class
or small group to do as a team 1x per month or 2 x per month.
Volunteer Needs
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Aldine FHC
 4 Resale Shop Volunteers (Female or Male Age 25 & Up) must be able to lift 25 pounds,
climb, bend, pull and sit or stand for long periods of time
 Volunteers are needed shop to help sort, hang, organize and stock clothing and
household items. We are asking volunteers to consistently volunteer 2-4 hours per week
between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00pm, Mon-Fri. Volunteers will need to complete our
Volunteer Registration Form online at: buckner.org and contact Mary Chong (resale shop
manager) to schedule an appointment (281)449-4835 or our main office (281)449-4828.
Agape Development
 Teen Mentors - Boys and Girls - Middle School and High School - We are looking for
mentors who can commit to one year of mentoring a teen who participates in our
program. Mentors would start by going to the small group meetings or the weekly large
teen meetings. Once they feel they have a connection with a teen, they would come to a
mentor training (held once a month) and begin their mentorship with the student, which
would be a commitment of spending at least 1 hour a week outside of program time with
their mentee or 2 hours every other week in addition to attending a weekly program. Total
commitment is two hours a week.
Gracewood
 Three children in one family (ages: 15, 10, 8) have a keyboard and would like someone
to give them piano lessons. Lessons could be arranged after 3:30 p.m. on weekdays or
anytime on weekends.
The Nehemiah Center
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Bus Driver (with CDL License) to drive Middle School Students on Field trips, Fridays,
between 2:00-4:00pm.
 Music Teacher for the Nehemiah Middle School. Teaching music one hour, preferably
one day per week.
 Tutors-one day a week (or more) tutoring an elementary or Middle School student,
focusing on improving math or reading skills. (We promise that you as a volunteer can
easily handle multiplication tables, flash cards, and reading with the student.) We need
volunteers throughout the day. Some volunteers come in during the day (according to
their availability) to volunteer with Nehemiah Middle School and the Pre-K program. Both
run from 8am-3:30pm. The after-school volunteers generally come in from 4:30-6pm).
Project LIFT
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Volunteers Needed for Annual Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner from 8:00 a.m. to noon on
Thanksgiving Day. Details will be sent by email along with assignments.
Volunteers Needed to Prep for Annual Thanksgiving Dinner (Tuesday or Wednesday
before Thanksgiving).
Generation One
 Project Team Leaders. Ongoing need. These individuals would use their leadership skills
to lead a short term team in their designated work projects. Work projects range from
painting a house to clearing a vacant lot. No specific skills are required, while it is
beneficial to have a basic in knowledge in painting and using lawn equipment. Most work
projects take place on Saturdays. (4 – 6 Team Leaders are needed)
 Mentors and Tutors are needed for the children in the Academy. Gen 1 is trying to match
up every child with a good positive role model.
Mission Centers of Houston
 One volunteer needed to power wash the exterior of our Admin building. We have a
power-washer and the work can be done at the volunteer's convenience.
 Photographer to take pictures at our volunteer banquet at Second Baptist Church on
Thursday night, Oct. 30 so we have images of the night but also "head shots" to use for
volunteer spotlight publicity throughout the year.
The Mission of Yahweh
 Volunteers to help in our newly remodeled Thrift Store 1-2 days a week for 3-4 hours a
day. All positions needed from Cashier, Stock room, Intake Sorters, In-kind donations.
Requirements: some retail experience and customer service orientation.
 Volunteers to help with Child Care for children ages 2-13 Evenings and Weekend Events/
1-2 hours once a week, month or one-time events. Great project for Girl Scouts and
youth groups that are 14 years and older.
 Volunteers needed to mentor our women residents for a minimum of 1 hour per week for
a 6 week commitment.
Cornerstone Family Ministries
 Thanksgiving Dinner Needs:
o Need 40 people each night to serve dinner (Tuesday 11/18, Wednesday 11/19,
and Thursday 11/20)
o Mature teenagers and older
o Volunteers will be serving at risk and low income families
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WorkFaith Connection
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Graduation Igniters: Many of our graduates have burned bridges with their loved ones
and, as a result, often do not have anyone in their lives to celebrate their achievements
with them. Graduation Igniters are needed to provide audience support and celebratory
encouragement to commencing graduates. These volunteers will not only attend the
Graduation but also assist with set up and tear down before and after the event. The
opportunities are 2:30pm to 4:00pm on Friday afternoons.
September 26 (Dacoma)
October 3 (Travis)
October 10 (Dacoma)
October 17 (Travis)
October 24 (Dacoma)
October 31 (Travis)
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Mock Interviewers: One of the most important things we teach in our workshop is how to
answer difficult interview questions. Mock Interviewers help reinforce these skills by
conducting practice interviews with students of our program. By asking interview
questions and providing feedback at the end of each interview, these interviewers help
instill hope, confidence, and trust. The opportunities are 12:30pm to 4:00pm on Thursday
afternoons.
September 25 (Dacoma)
October 2 (Travis)
October 9 (Dacoma)
October 16 (Travis)
October 23 (Dacoma)
October 30 (Travis)
The Source for Women
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Wondering what to do to honor Sanctity of Human Life Sunday; The Source asks your
church, bible study or small group to commit toraising awareness of the state of
Houston's wall for Life in the church during Sanctity of Human Life Months, January and
February annually. The Source needs a contact for your small group, bible
study, or church liaison that would love this as an opportunity for Sanctity of Life
Awareness surrounding Sanctity of Life Sunday and the Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade
each year in January.
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As we have clients Commissioned for Life The Source would love an Ambassador from
your church to welcome in a healed and growing client as she steps in to Fellowship and
Worship on her own. Ambassador will work with The Source to welcome Commissioned
for Life clients in to their church each week as client gets acclimated. Ambassador will
also keep The Source aware of groups within the church that can serve our ever growing
population of Women in Need, with groups like Celebrate Recovery, etc.
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