NORTHWEST ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES
Programs
Emergency Basic Needs and Housing Services
The Emergency Basic Needs program received funding from various sources to continue serving those economically impacted by COVID-19. NAMs Emergency Basic Needs program assisted 30,267 individuals with rental/mortgage assistance, utilities assistance, homelessness prevention, clothing, transportation, and referrals. Many of these clients came through NAMs door for the first time. NAMs Resale Shop provided free clothing to 285 clients. The Back-to-School project provided school supplies to 556 children. Thanks to community support, congregations and volunteers, NAMs Holiday Project collected and distributed 15,000 toys to 5,000 children.The Joanne Watford Nutrition Center provided food for 32,854 individuals; many of these clients were new. In partnership with the Houston Food Bank, NAM hosted a series of drive-thru food distributions serving 8,327 families and 77 low-income seniors who were enrolled in the Senior Food program. Through its partnership with Common Markets, the Joanne Watford Nutrition Center was able to provide fresh food products to its clients. Thanksgiving and Holiday meals supported 5,047 individuals.Housing Services received government funding for homeless prevention and Veterans Assistance. Through this funding, NAMs Housing Services program helped 283 families with case management, rent and utilities, housing placement, financial education classes, furniture, clothing and household items.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesOct 1, 2021 – Sep 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$6.7MMeals on Wheels and Senior Services
In our 24-zip code area, Meals on Wheels provided 233,743 nutritious meals to 1,195 homebound seniors and disabled individuals. In addition, over 200 individuals were supplied with Saturday frozen meals and monthly grocery deliveries. Through the Common Market partnership fresh vegetables and fruits were also furnished. As prescribed by their physicians, 20 seniors received weekly nutritional supplements. Thanks to 700 dedicated volunteers the program never stopped delivering meals. Via the Houston Humane Society, the homebound senior pets were given pet food and pet supplies. Meals on Wheels resumed hot meal deliveries on June 1, 2022 following two years of delivering frozen meals due to the COVID-19. The Young at Heart Senior Center served 142 seniors who participated in virtual and in-person activities such as physical fitness, dance, French language and wellness classes totaling 2,143 activities for the year. Daily telephone reassurance calls were made to 675 seniors. The 60+ Caf congregate meal program served 2,018 hot meals and furnished 1,205 rides to the Young at Heart Senior Center. Through the congregate meal program 2,090 frozen meals were delivered by NAMs Meals on Wheels and 390 shelf stable food boxes were distributed to seniors for emergency use. The Senior Center reopened April, 2022 after two years of being closed due to COVID-19.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesOct 1, 2021 – Sep 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.9MFamily Violence Support and Vocational Training
The Family Violence Center assisted 396 survivors, providing 61,415 total services including crisis intervention, safety planning, case management, shelter referrals, and legal advocacy. Approximately 5,310 phone calls were answered on the 24-hour hotline from victims in crisis or individuals seeking help. Teen education presentations or awareness events were presented to 3,298 individuals in five area school districts: Klein, Aldine, Cy-fair, Tomball and Spring. A total of 965 counseling sessions were provided to adults and children, in both English and Spanish. As another vital safety, NAM collaborated with the Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council and clients were supplied with 49 ring cameras. The Family Violence Center assisted 27 clients with obtaining a protective order through the Harris County District Attorneys Office. Through economic stability funding, 53 clients were assisted with rent, utilities, and childcare totaling $105,256.69.The Learning and Vocational Training Center provided 172 adults with services including financial education, training, and coaching services. NAM, in partnership with Harris County Department of Education (HCDE), served 4,327 students through referrals, marketing, orientation, and enrollment into GED and ESL classes. NAM's Learning and Vocational Training Center provided 93 scholarships, with 76 jobs obtained. NAM, in collaboration with Work Texas, hosted three job fairs serving approximately 250 individuals. Each event averaged 20 employers in attendance.NAM clients often receive more than one service and participate in more than one of its program areas. During Fiscal Year 2021-2022 NAM served 122,492 people (based on monthly totals for individuals served). Through numerous collaborations and partnerships, 2,492 individuals received a variety of services on-site at NAM. NAM could not fulfill its mission without volunteers. In FY 2021-2022 NAMs volunteers contributed 44,155 hours of service. Out of the 3,500 dedicated volunteers, 285 were first-time volunteers.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesOct 1, 2021 – Sep 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.3M
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