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American Red Cross

How can you qualify?

Please contact our office at 713-313-1631 for further information.

Author:

Bob Cargo

Date Modified:

05/31/2007

Date Posted:

05/10/2007

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To register you can either check out available classes

You can check our web or call Records and Registration at 713-526-8300 or 1-866-526-8300. You must pre-register to ensure a course will make. Any course with less than 10 participants registered, at least 2 days before the class date, is subject to...

Author:

Bob Cargo

Date Modified:

05/10/2007

Date Posted:

05/10/2007

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For more information or to schedule a class for your business

Call WorkPlace Programs at 713-313-1604

Author:

Bob Cargo

Date Modified:

05/10/2007

Date Posted:

05/10/2007

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Community Association of The Woodlands

Questions or problems with trash pickup?

Call Waste Management Customer Service at 800.553.1902 or 281.364.9390 or e-mail Waste Management Customer Service at houstonservice@wm.com For unresolved service issues please call 281.210.3900

Author:

Mary E. Connell

Date Modified:

08/13/2008

Date Posted:

05/16/2007

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Conroe Regional Medical Center

How can I join Volunteer Services?

If you agree that giving time to Conroe Regional Medical Center could be a personally rewarding thing to do, please stop by and visit. The Auxiliary Offices are on the first floor of the Women and Newborn's entrance across from the Community...

Author:

Joan Kelly

Date Modified:

05/16/2007

Date Posted:

05/16/2007

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Grace Lutheran Church

How to Join

Finding the right church is a little like dating. When you've dated awhile and feel God's call to become a part of this congregation, we have an afternoon Welcome Session several times a year. These sessions run from 12:00 until 4:00 and include a...

Author:

Beth Hall

Date Modified:

05/14/2007

Date Posted:

05/14/2007

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Interfaith of The Woodlands

Who can receive assistance from Interfaith of The Woodlands?

Any qualifying individual who lives in The Woodlands and South Montgomery County within the zip codes of 77380-77386, 77389 & 77375 in the Village of Creekside Park, and 77354 & 77355 in the Village of Sterling Ridge, can receive...

Author:

Kathy Rifaat

Date Modified:

07/16/2008

Date Posted:

05/16/2007

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Does Interfaith of The Woodlands charge for borrowing wheelchairs and walkers?

No. Interfaith routinely receives donations of certain medical equipment like wheelchairs and walkers. As a means of providing a special service to the community, they are available at no charge to those who need to use them.

Author:

Kathy Rifaat

Date Modified:

05/16/2007

Date Posted:

05/16/2007

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What is Interfaith of The Woodlands Mission?

Interfaith of The Woodlands is a faith based organzation bringing people together to build a more loving and caring community. To find out more about Interfaith, please view our website at www.woodlandsinterfaith.org or call 281-367-1230.

Author:

Ginny Berry

Date Modified:

07/16/2008

Date Posted:

07/16/2008

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Montgomery County Emergency Assistance

How do I make an appointment?

Please call 936-539-9211 at 8:30am each morning.

Author:

Dawn Theaker

Date Modified:

05/14/2007

Date Posted:

05/10/2007

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Where are the offices located?

Conroe-1102 McCall St.-open Monday through Friday The Woodlands-1600 Lake Front Cir. Ste200-open Wednesdays only. Magnolia-31355 Industrial Park Ln. - open Monday through Thursdays only. New Caney-21130 Hwy 59 N.-open Wednesday, Thursdays...

Author:

Dawn Theaker

Date Modified:

05/10/2007

Date Posted:

05/10/2007

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What service do we provide?

Rental Assistance, food, clothing, referrals, transportation assistance and child care assistance.

Author:

Dawn Theaker

Date Modified:

05/10/2007

Date Posted:

05/10/2007

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What is your phone number for the HUD office in Houston?

713-718-3199-Main 713-718-3255-FAX 713-718-3289-TTY

Author:

Dawn Theaker

Date Modified:

05/10/2007

Date Posted:

05/10/2007

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Your first visit

Appointments are not initially taken. You arrive at the office and there will be a sign-in sheet. We will tell you at sign-in how many clients we can expect to see before noon. If the morning session is full, we may ask you to come back at the 1:00...

Author:

Dawn Theaker

Date Modified:

05/22/2007

Date Posted:

05/10/2007

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What Items to bring for your first visit

When you arrive at the office, you will be asked to fill out the MCEA CLIENT INFORMATION PACKET. This set of forms enables us to better assist you in meeting your needs with the crisis you are trying...

Author:

Dawn Theaker

Date Modified:

05/22/2007

Date Posted:

05/10/2007

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Link to FAQ's for MCEA

http://www.mcea-mcha.org/MCEA/index.htm

Author:

Dawn Theaker

Date Modified:

05/14/2007

Date Posted:

05/14/2007

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Montgomery County Food Bank

What are your hours of operation?

Our hours of operation are Monday- Friday, 9a.m.-5p.m.

Author:

Erica Evans

Date Modified:

06/01/2007

Date Posted:

06/01/2007

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How do I go about getting food from the food bank?

We do not actually give food to individuals here at the food bank. We distribute the food we have to our pantries, which in part give the food to those in need. If you are in need of food, please visit our pantries page to find out more about...

Author:

Erica Evans

Date Modified:

06/01/2007

Date Posted:

06/01/2007

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Montgomery County United Way

Find Help Online:

You can e-mail the Montgomery County United Way Community Resource Coordinators at http://mcuw@mcuw.org to get an answer to your question. Need help for someone living in the greater Houston region but outside of Montgomery County? You can access...

Author:

Julie Martineau

Date Modified:

06/01/2007

Date Posted:

05/15/2007

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Find Help by Phone:

Rather talk to a live person? You can call the Montgomery County Helplines Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm English - 1-888-844-6289 En Español -1-888-825-9682 Need help for someone living in the greater Houston region but outside of...

Author:

Julie Martineau

Date Modified:

05/15/2007

Date Posted:

05/15/2007

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Find Help in Person:

If you prefer to visit us in person, you may drop by one of our offices. We would be glad to help you locate the help you need. Conroe Family Resource Center 731 West Davis Conroe, TX 77301 (936)760-4179 Mondays - Fridays 8:00am - 5:00pm ...

Author:

Julie Martineau

Date Modified:

05/15/2007

Date Posted:

05/15/2007

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The Community Clinic

To be seen at the Community Clinic please note the following requirements:

Patients can have no type of medical insurance. Prior to coming to the clinic, whether it is the first time or a return visit, patients must have a letter of denial from the heathcare program in their county. They can call their county to get...

Author:

Armando Torres

Date Modified:

06/01/2007

Date Posted:

05/16/2007

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What to expect on your first visit..

You will be required to have an appointment.  Upon arrival at the Clinic you will need to sign in and complete appropriate paperwork, which will include information about your financial status, living arrangements, medical or dental history,...

Author:

Armando Torres

Date Modified:

06/01/2007

Date Posted:

05/16/2007

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All appointments have been filled, what do I do?

The appointment line will be answered until all appointments for the week have been filled. The Clinics are staffed by volunteer physicians and dentisits based on availability.  Patients may continue to call  until they receive the...

Author:

Armando Torres

Date Modified:

06/01/2007

Date Posted:

05/16/2007

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How do I qualify for services at The Community Clinic?

You must be uninsured.  You  must also meet certain financial criteria.  We will require you to apply for care through appropriate agenices that might be able to help you, for example, for medical care we will requie you to apply for...

Author:

Armando Torres

Date Modified:

06/01/2007

Date Posted:

06/01/2007

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When can I call for an appointment?

For a medical appointment call 281-298-3718 every Tuesday beginning at 10:00 A.M.  This appointment line is answered until all appointments are filled. The appointment line will often be busy; we encourage you to continue trying to call for the...

Author:

Armando Torres

Date Modified:

06/01/2007

Date Posted:

06/01/2007

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I noticed counseling listed under the services that you provide, how do I get counseling?

Counseling is presently only offered to patients who are already established in our medical or dental programs.  Unfortunately we are not able to offer counseling to the general community due to the limited services that we are able to offer.

Author:

Armando Torres

Date Modified:

06/01/2007

Date Posted:

06/01/2007

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The Mission (Mission Northeast)

What do we provide?

• Food Delivery to Seniors & Shutins • Clothing • Household Items • English as a second Language (ESL) • Summer Literacy, K-4th Grade (Mission: Possible!) • Summer Lunches, K-4th Grade (Feed My Lambs) • Thanksgiving Baskets • Christmas...

Author:

Lorie Young

Date Modified:

05/22/2007

Date Posted:

05/16/2007

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What areas do we serve?

77302, 77303, 77306, 77336, 77339, 77345, 77365, 77357 and 77372

Author:

Lorie Young

Date Modified:

05/16/2007

Date Posted:

05/16/2007

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United States Emergency Operations Group

What is Ordained mean?

In general, religious use, ordination is the process by which one is permitted to perform a religious rituals, ceremonies, such as officiate weddings, perform a eulogy for funerals, and preach at various churches. In places where ordination is not...

Author:

Chaplain Porter

Date Modified:

05/17/2007

Date Posted:

05/17/2007

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What is “Laity” (non-ordained Christians)?

In religious organizations, the laity compromises all laypersons collectively. This can mean either a person who is not a member of the ordained clergy or any monastic order or, within such a monastic who is not a priest.

Author:

Chaplain Porter

Date Modified:

05/17/2007

Date Posted:

05/17/2007

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What is Community Emergency Response Teams?

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may affect their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team...

Author:

Chaplain Porter

Date Modified:

05/17/2007

Date Posted:

05/17/2007

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What is Honor Guard?

The primary purpose of the Honor Guard is to provide funeral honors for fallen comrades. Additionally, serves as the “Guardians of the Colors”. They present a nation’s colors for various ceremonies both on and off base. When requested, they...

Author:

Chaplain Porter

Date Modified:

05/17/2007

Date Posted:

05/17/2007

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UTMB Montgomery County Health Department

What do we do?

Montgomery County Health Department programs include disease surveillance, vaccinations, screenings and care for the underprivileged. Among our newest and most exciting activities is in the area of Public Health Preparedness and Response. The...

Author:

Emily Llinas

Date Modified:

05/14/2007

Date Posted:

05/14/2007

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Why does our name say UTMB?

The Montgomery County Health Department is staffed and managed by UTMB, a health science center headquartered in Galveston whose network of hospitals and clinics stretches throughout Southeast Texas. One of these clinics, the UTMB Women and Child...

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Emily Llinas

Date Modified:

05/14/2007

Date Posted:

05/14/2007

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Where are we located?

The Montgomery County Health Department is located at 701 E. Davis, the eastern portion of Highway 105 in Conroe. We share a building with the UTMB Women and Child Health Center.

Author:

Emily Llinas

Date Modified:

05/14/2007

Date Posted:

05/14/2007

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How can we help you?

The UTMB Montgomery County Health Department manages public health concerns that affect individuals. If you have a question about disease reporting, vaccinations or public health preparedness, feel free to contact us. Matters dealing with...

Author:

Emily Llinas

Date Modified:

05/14/2007

Date Posted:

05/14/2007

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How can you be a Health Department Volunteer?

Do you have experience working in the medical field? Have you served in the military or in law enforcement? Do you like helping other people? Have you always wanted to “make a difference” in your community? If live in Montgomery County...

Author:

Emily Llinas

Date Modified:

05/14/2007

Date Posted:

05/14/2007

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