For those looking to help out in the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose communities, check out these local nonprofit groups offering volunteer opportunities and accepting donations.
This list is not comprehensive.
Community aid
Houston Area Women’s Center
This organization works to end domestic violence, sexual assault and sex trafficking. Services include crisis intervention, support programs and violence prevention initiatives.
Sample activities: joining a volunteer fundraising committee, helping at events, offering holiday gift items to survivors and their families, assembling essential supply kits to aid women and children in the HAWC shelter
Donations accepted: monetary contributions, food items, brand new clothing for women, infants and toddlers, toys, diapers, hygiene products

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