September Project - Shamba Ya Amani - Farm of Peace

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When: Saturday, September 26
Duration: 9:00am to 11:30am (arrive 15 mins prior to start)
Where: 8401 Dairy View Lane, Houston, TX 77072

How do I sign up? On Sundays after our Public Meetings or email Antulio.borneo@sunrisespiritist.org
What are we going to do: Variety of tasks: mulching, weeding, planting, and harvesting
What to wear/bring? Garden/work gloves (they have some there), Closed-toe shoes/boots (preferably waterproof), Hat, Sunscreen, Refillable water bottle and Snack

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Additional Information: 
 https://www.famhoustontx.org/shamba 

Shamba Ya Amani (Farm of Peace) is a small, woman-led community farm located in the Alief area of Houston, Texas. Founded in 2020, the farm is dedicated to promoting food justice, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment by nourishing both body and spirit.
Using sustainable, chemical-free, and environmentally respectful growing practices, the farm cultivates a wide variety of fresh herbs, vegetables, fruits, flowers, and honey. Every aspect of the farm reflects a commitment to ecological responsibility and healthy, locally grown food.
Shamba Ya Amani is home to a vibrant multicultural collective of more than 45 growers representing the African diaspora and many other cultural backgrounds. The farm serves as a welcoming space where people come together to learn, grow, volunteer, and build meaningful connections through agriculture and community service.
Its Swahili motto, "Umoja ni Nguvu"—meaning "Unity is Strength"—captures the heart of its mission: bringing people together to cultivate a healthier, more connected, and more compassionate community.

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Visiting Shamba Ya Amani
Shamba Ya Amani is located at 8401 Dairy View Lane, Houston, TX, directly across from Youngblood Intermediate School. Street parking is available along Dairy View Lane.
Upon arrival, visitors will see the farm's distinctive white circular "Shamba Ya Amani" sign near the sidewalk and a colorful sunflower mural painted on the tool shed. From there, simply walk along the fence line to the farm entrance, where members of the Shamba Ya Amani team will be waiting at the farm stand to welcome and assist visitors.
Visitors and volunteers of all backgrounds are invited to experience the farm, participate in hands-on activities, and support its mission of sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, and community well-being.
 

Donate items for our Kitchen 

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If you would like to donate an item to be sold at our Kitchen, on Sundays,  after our Public Meetings.

All items donated, sweet or salty, must be served on To-Go containers. 

Any questions please contact: antulio.borneo@sunrisespiritist.org

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A few other ideas for drop off Donations and/or Volunteering:

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Donate Blood

Location: You can sign up to donate blood on a location close to you:

https://www.giveblood.org/donate/find-a-location/neighborhood-donor-centers/

Schedule an appointment at your own convenience on a Neighborhood Donor Centers and make a blood donation that will change lives. 

 

Rosenberg Richmond Helping Hands (RRHH)

Location: 902 Collins Road, Richmond, TX 77469, Phone: (281) 232-4904

Donations

https://roserichhelpinghands.org/

Donations must be delivered from 9:30 a.m. – 1:300 p.m., Monday through Thursday at the location above. They accept all food, clothing (gently used without rips, tears or stains) and hygiene products. Other donations to consider include: New socks, diapers, depends and new undergarments. Men's clothing and shoes are items that they always have a great need for. RRHH have a clothing closet and a pantry to assist those in need. They are able to choose 5-8 outfits per person from the clothing closet without charge. Helping Hands endeavors to provide new undergarments, socks and diapers for each person in need.

Volunteer

Volunteers are needed Monday thru Thursday from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

An application must be filled: https://roserichhelpinghands.org/?page_id=2047

They need volunteers in the Food Pantry, Clothing Closet and as Case Workers.

 

Second Mile

Location: 1135 Highway 90A, Missouri City, TX 77489, Phone: (281) 261-9199

Donations

https://secondmile.org/ways-to-give/

Donations may be dropped off Monday through Thursday between 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the location above. Second Mile has a Wish List for the most needed items. Please visit their website to check the current list

Volunteer

https://secondmile.org/volunteer/

They need help on the Food Pantry/ Warehouse and with Events.

 

Interfaith of the Woodlands

Location: 4242 Interfaith Way, The Woodlands TX 77381, Phone: (281) 367-1230

Donations – Food Pantry

https://woodlandsinterfaith.org/programs-services/food-pantry/#Ongoing  

Donations may be dropped off at Interfaith of The Woodlands on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am–4pm

Donations – Hang Me Up Shop (Resale Store)

https://woodlandsinterfaith.org/programs-services/hand-me-up-shop-2/#donations

Donations are accepted Monday – Saturday from 10am – 4pm at the Hand Me Up Shop (536 Sawdust Rd, Spring, TX 77380). Items that you can donate: gently used, quality clothing for the entire family, boutique items, books, toys, houseware items, furniture and home décor in good condition. All proceeds generated from the shop benefit Interfaith Programs and Services.

Volunteer

https://woodlandsinterfaith.org/volunteer/

They currently have many options from working at the Hang Me Up store to Family and Senior Services. If you are interested send an email to smundy@woodlandsinterfaith.org

 

MAM – Memorial Assistance Ministries

Location: 1625 Blalock Road, Houston, TX 77080, Phone: (713) 468-4516 

Donations for the Resale Shop

https://mam-resale.myshopify.com/pages/donations

The donation center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm. Donations must be in resalable condition and delivered in boxes, bags, containers or hangers that do not need to be returned to the donor. Any questions? Email: donations@mamhouston.org

Volunteer

https://www.mamhouston.org/volunteeropps

Take a look at the Volunteer Opportunities on the link above​​, to help you choose how you'd like to help.

Contact the Volunteer Recruiter by phone or email at (713) 574-7540 or MAMVolunteers@mamhouston.org to schedule an appointment for a brief meeting and tour.

Complete a volunteer application: https://www.mamhouston.org/howtovolunteer

Stay well! Stay Positive! And remember God is always with us.

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Volunteer Ideas 

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https://www.volunteerhou.org/calendar/

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https://citywideclub.com/volunteer-registration/

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