Outreach

Our year kicks off with the Souper Bowl of Caring, a nationwide youth-led movement to help fight hunger. We will be collecting food donations for Cypress Assistance Ministries (CAM) through February 9th. Additionally, join us on January 11th for our Outreach Fair, where you can explore the many ways St. Aidan’s serves our neighbors. See Debbie for more information on how to get involved.

As an outreach of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, Lord of The Streets (LOTS) is a church community in downtown Houston that restores dignity to those facing homelessness. This February, we focus our hearts on their needs by collecting bottled water, warm jackets, and men’s shoes. Please see Debbie McCart to help with this vital ministry.

Help us bring a fresh start to our community! This month, we are supporting Cypress Helping Hands by donating cleaning supplies and new or gently used household items. Your contributions help local families maintain a safe and clean home environment. Connect with Rev. Bob Gray to learn how you can help.

In honor of mothers everywhere, our SOS Project supports the Mission of Yahweh, a faith-based shelter that empowers women and children to end the cycle of homelessness. We will be collecting items to honor and support the moms in their care. See Eileen Hoff for more details on needed items.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we are proud to highlight Shield Bearer Counseling, which provides essential services to our local community. We also honor our heroes for Memorial Day by supporting local Veterans’ programs. Reach out to Debbie McCart for more information on how to support these two important causes.

St. Aidan’s is committed to supporting all members of our community. This month, we focus on outreach activities for PRIDE Month to show love and support for our LGBTQ+ neighbors. Please see Debbie McCart for more information on our June activities

Help a student start the school year on the right foot! Throughout July, we collect new or gently used shoes for Cy-Fair ISD Homeless Student Services. These donations ensure that every child in our district has the footwear they need to attend school with confidence. See Debbie McCart to help with this collection.

It’s time to Stuff the Bus! Led by parishioner Michael TonNu, we collect school supplies and meals for families through MESA to ensure local students are prepared for the first day of class. Bring your donations to the parish hall throughout the month to help us fill the need.

Cy-Hope is dedicated to making life better for kids in our community. This month, we focus on their Ambassadors of Compassion program, which provides tutoring, mentoring, and life-advising for underserved youth. If you are interested in becoming a mentor or tutor, see Julie Hinaman for details.

SThis month, we support two incredible organizations: Clothed by Faith, which provides clothing to those in need, and the REACH Luncheon, supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. See Debbie or Rev. Bob to learn how you can participate in these events.

We begin our holiday preparations by assembling Seafarer Boxes for those working at the Port of Houston. We also participate in Wreaths Across America to remember and honor our fallen veterans, along with ongoing food donations for local families. See Rev. Bob or Jimmy Baughman to help.

Our Christmas Giving Tree this month benefits Boys & Girls Country, providing a joyful holiday for children in residential care. We will also be wrapping and finalizing our Seafarer’s Shoeboxes for holiday distribution. See Bonnie Buhl for the Giving Tree and Rev. Bob for the Seafarer project.