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A quarterly publication of the Christian Community Service Center Fourth Quarter 2020

3 From the Executive Director 4 Volunteer Spotlight: Houston Junior Forum 5 How You Can Help10 NEW Christmas Cards

CCSC Launches Pilot Caregiver ProgramCCSC believes that all people should have access to fulfilling

work that allows them to meet their needs and achieve

their dreams. Our employment programs meet participants

where they are, provide possibilities that fit their individual

situations, equip them with tools for success, and offer ongoing

support on their career journeys. Our new pilot Professional

Home Caregiver Training Program will realize this vision

by preparing participants for careers as nonmedical direct

care workers.

Sometimes known as personal care aides, direct care workers

assist older adults and people with disabilities with daily

activities such as bathing, personal hygiene, moving around

their homes, meal preparation and remembering to take

medication in the prescribed manner. They also provide

important social and cognitive engagement for their clients.

“CCSC’s pilot Professional Home Caregiver Training Program

is unique in that it not only equips people with the skills and

knowledge to work as professional home caregivers, but it

also prepares participants to build their own businesses, work

private duty or work for a home care agency,” said Program

Coordinator Jenny Ryan.

The pilot program emerged from the work of the volunteer-

led Vocational Training Committee appointed by CCSC’s

Board of Directors in late 2017. The committee was formed to

determine whether CCSC should add a new vocational training

program that could build on the success of its Martha’s Way

entrepreneurial training program in residential housekeeping.

“The committee was given wide latitude to explore potential

vocational training options,” Committee Chair Stephanie

Koecher said. “We wanted to focus on vocations that are

accessible to those struggling with self-sufficiency, are in high

demand, provide a starting wage above the minimum, and are

not freely offered in our community.”

As one of the fastest-growing occupations in the region and

a vocation of interest to CCSC’s clients, caregiving was a

natural fit. Many individuals enter the field with little to no

training and burnout is high. CCSC’s training program will

provide the tools caregivers need to find success. The 50+

hour curriculum was developed by Tammy Mermelstein,

the director of the Collaboratory for Aging Resources

and Education in Houston, and it includes instruction in

dementia, relationship building, professional boundaries,

self-care and ethics as well as content on small-business

development and training in technical skills.

CCSC’s pilot class graduates

this month ready to start

or continue their careers in

nonmedical caregiving. One

of the best ways you can

help support this program

is by hiring a graduate or

sharing information about

how to hire a graduate.

Contact Jenny Ryan at 713-

961-3993 or caregiver@

ccschouston.org for more

information.

Professional Caregiver Training Program Coordinator Jenny Ryan readies materials for program clients.

Nonmedical direct care workers assist older adults and those with disabilities with daily activities.

CAPITAL GIFTS

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Gifts received June 2020 through September 2020

Frances & Jim Avera, Jr.Louis & Robert BlandMarney L. CaldwellMarcia Cooper, in honor of

Tim ShauntyJonathan CoxAmy Cunningham, in memory of

Remy Velarde

Beverly Davis, in memory of Doris Johnston

William & Laura Denham, III, in honor of Joanne Mueller

William & Laura Denham, III, in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Frank Eggleston

William & Laura Denham, III, in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Carlos Hamilton

Friends of CCSC Laura FultonCharlotte GroveGaelyn Lesher, in memory of

Wayne LesherMcGaha FoundationGeri McKallip, in memory of

Curtis McKallip

Barbara Mott, in memory of Elsie Butler

Amanda Nathan, in memory of Scott Morgan

Leslie PerrymanAmy PhillipsJudy Sacaris, in memory of

David Outterson

St. Theresa Catholic ChurchAnne and John Suman, in honor of

Gordon ArnoldJane & Charles Szalkowski,

in memory of Claude M. Howe and Chester C. Szalkowski

Philip & Charlotte WarmingtonJim Weatherly


GLORIFY $50,000+CCSC Memorial EndowmentUnited Way of Greater Houston

EXULT $25,000+M.D. Anderson FoundationMustang CAT Charitable Fund

HALLELUJAH $10,000+Mr. and Mrs. Richard AgeeCenterPoint EnergyJohn S. Dunn FoundationGeorge and Mary Josephine Hamman

FoundationAlbert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable

FoundationHelyn Roads EstateCongregation of the Sisters of Charity of

the Incarnate WordThe Marie M. and James H. Galloway

Foundation

ILLUMINATE $5,000+Ms. Judy AmonettFriends of CCSC (2)Harry S. & Isabel C. Cameron FoundationHouston Junior Forum, Inc.Jackson FoundationMr. James Sonnier and Ms. Peggy

ChristmanSpindletop Charities, Inc.

TRIUMPH $2,500+Ms. Joyce AhearnMr. and Mrs. David BrowderThe Brown Foundation, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Gregory BuffoneMr. and Mrs. John DuffieFriends of CCSC (2)Mr. and Mrs. Roderick LideMr. and Mrs. Eugene McFaddinMemorial Drive Presbyterian ChurchMr. and Mrs. Paul MeyerMr. and Mrs. Kevin O’DonnellMr. Jeffrey RawsonMs. Alexandra SchwenkeShell Oil Company FoundationMs. Mary Cook and Mr. Scott SpencerMr. and Mrs. Jeff ThomasMrs. Claudia Zettner

PROCLAIM $1,000+Mr. and Mrs. Don AubinMr. and Mrs. Jim Avera, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Scott BaggettMr. and Mrs. William BeckerBellaire Southwest Rotary ClubMr. and Mrs. Charles CaldwellMr. and Mrs. Curtis CarlsonRev. Dr. and Mrs. Jeff ChristianMr. and Mrs. Alfred CoatsMr. and Mrs. David L. FeavelMr. and Mrs. Mark FournierMr. and Mrs. Robert FrappierMr. and Mrs. Robert FrenchFriends of CCSC (4)Mr. and Mrs. Thomas K. GoldenMr. and Mrs. Richard GordonMr. and Mrs. David GorteMr. Charles HallMr. and Mrs. Maurice JettMs. Karen Juul-Nielsen and

Mr. Richard L. GarnettLocal Independent Charities of TexasMr. Larry LoydMr. and Mrs. Ronald MartinMr. and Mrs. David PalmerMr. and Mrs. Allan E. PaluchMrs. Louise Estill PerlitzMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Perryman

Ms. Irene PotoczniakMr. and Mrs. Clyde RettigMr. and Mrs. Joseph RoachMr. and Mrs. David RosenbergMrs. Kathryn RussellMr. and Mrs. Jeff SielerMr. and Mrs. Randy SmidtDr. and Mrs. James SmithMr. and Mrs. Donald SpringerMr. and Mrs. Brandan StillMr. and Mrs. Neil StovallStudio Red ArchitectsThe Reverend Laureen Suba and

Mr. Ladislaus PerenyiMrs. Cathleen Dyer TrechterMr. and Mrs. Ed Tuffly, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Richard WeissMs. Carol WoodDr. Lynn YeomanMr. and Mrs. Edward Zinni

REJOICE $500+Mr. and Mrs. Don BaronitisMr. and Mrs. Ricky BoehmMr. and Mrs. James BoylesBP Foundation (Ka Yin K. Reifel)Ms. Savannah BurchMr. and Mrs. Frederick Burns, JrMr. and Mrs. Philip CezeauxMr. and Mrs. Stewart CoffmanMr. and Mrs. Rogers CrainMs. Veronica DanielMr. and Mrs. Greg DeKunderMr. and Mrs. John DwyerMr. and Mrs. Robert EstillMs. Sally I. EvansMr. and Mrs. Doug FordyceMr. and Mrs. Joe B. FosterFriend of CCSC Mr. and Mrs. Mark GoodmanMr. and Mrs. Tom GossettMr. and Mrs. Douglas HavlikMr. and Mrs. Malcolm HawkMr. and Mrs. William L. HeimMr. Robert Hemphill, Jr.Houston Association of Professional

LandmenHP (Czarena Siebert)Judge and Mrs. Lynn HughesMr. Robert DeRoy JobeMs. Natalie KubikMr. and Mrs. Simeon Lake, IIIMr. Mike Padon and Mrs. Susan

Lawhon PadonMr. Chris Matlock and Ms. Liz PadonMr. Daniel McCannMr. and Mrs. Larry McConathyMr. Michael McEnanyMrs. Beverly MerrittMr. Scott MervilleMr. and Mrs. Stephen NormanMr. and Mrs. Michael PearsonMr. and Mrs. Edward B. PerkinsMr. Russell PitmanMr. and Mrs. Doug ReifelMr. and Mrs. David RogersMr. Brad SchottMr. Paul SchragerMs. Sallie Gordon and

Mr. Kenneth SchwenkeMr. and Mrs. Clifford SheddMr. and Mrs. Wilbur SiebertMr. and Ms. Stephen N. SmithMr. and Mrs. Chris SorensenMr. and Mrs. Lawrence SternMr. and Mrs. Don TallmanMr. Charles R. TannerThe Ladies Of Houston CharityMr. and Mrs. Karl Tornyos

Mr. and Mrs. Michael VitekMr. and Mrs. Dexter WhiteMr. and Mrs. Fred WilsonMs. Melinda Wineinger

CELEBRATE $100+E.R. and J.M. AllspachAmazonSmile FoundationMr. and Mrs. Camilo AmezquitaMr. and Mrs. Gary AndersonMr. and Mrs. Ignacio ArandaMs. Edie ArcherMr. Steven W. ArdMr. and Mrs. Herb AsheMs. Susan G. BakerMr. and Mrs. James BanfillMs. Marlys BarryMr. and Mrs. O.C. BartholomewMr. and Mrs. Dave BarzizaMs. Noranne BashamMr. and Mrs. George Batten, Jr.Ms. Mary Ann BeachlerMr. and Mrs. Gordon BeittenmillerMs. Beth Benefield CahillMs. Olivia BenitezMs. Bette BentonMs. Carolyn BernerMr. Kevin BerringerMr. Jim BettisDr. Ann BixbyMr. and Mrs. Robert BlandMs. Virginia BlantonMr. and Mrs. Bob BodinMs. Julia BollingMr. and Mrs. Dennis BradleyMr. and Mrs. C. Burton BranstetterMr. and Mrs. Mike BrayMrs. Katherine BreaudMs. Katherine BremMr. Richard BrewerMr. and Mrs. Richard BrooksMs. Katherine BrownMrs. Lynn GonzalezMs. Linda BurchMr. and Mrs. Laurence Burns, Jr.Dr. Charlotte BurressMr. and Mrs. Al CallenderMr. and Mrs. William A. CamfieldMr. and Mrs. Bert CampbellMr. and Mrs. Tom CardinaleMr. John D. Carrara, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Stephen CarrollMr. and Mrs. Gary CartrightMr. and Mrs. Allen H. CaseMs. Zola Cater and Mr. William EakesCatholic Life Insurance Branch 87Mr. and Mrs. Samuel CatliMr. Kenneth CaughronMr. James C. ChamberlainMrs. Elizabeth ChapmanChevron Companies (Kevin Larson)Church Mutual Insurance Company

FoundationMr. and Mrs. Dan ClintonMr. and Mrs. Dick CloutierMr. and Mrs. F. Cochran, IIIMr. Jack CochranMr. William J. Coffey, IIMr. and Mrs. Brian CogburnMr. and Mrs. Frelynn CohrsMs. Susan CondronMr. and Mrs. Timothy ConnerConocoPhillips (Kelli Jones)Mr. and Mrs. H. Fred CookMs. Mary CooleyMr. Jonathan CoxMr. and Mrs. John CraddockMr. and Mrs. H. M. CraftMr. and Mrs. J. Peter Creasey

Mr. and Mrs. M.T. CrumpMr. and Mrs. Richard CruseMr. and Mrs. David CunninghamMs. Sharon CurrentMr. Shawn DanielMs. Heidi DavisMs. Krystal DavisMiss Allison de la RosaMr. Tommy DiazMs. Marilyn S. DietrichMr. and Mrs. Jonathan DisonMs. Yvonne DobsonMr. and Mrs. John DosherMr. and Mrs. William Drawe, IIIMr. and Mrs. Stephen DuCongeMr. and Mrs. Brian DuncanMr. and Mrs. Dennis DuncanMr. and Mrs. Serpell EdwardsMr. and Mrs. Jack EhrigMr. Ramsay ElderMr. and Mrs. Don EldridgeMr. John P. ElwellMr. and Mrs. Richard EthunMrs. Joelene EvansMs. Susan FarmerMr. and Mrs. David FarnerMs. Rebecca FielerMs. Helen FloresMr. and Mrs. Bill Forney, Jr.Ms. Dianne FoutchMr. David Fowler and Ms. Janet GiannoniMr. Howard FranckMr. Thomas Frank and

Dr. Jessica LocheedMr. Jerry FranzenFriends of CCSC (10)Mr. and Mrs. Robert FryMr. and Mrs. David FultonMr. and Mrs. Charles FulwilerMr. and Mrs. Jason FuquaMr. and Mrs. A.E. GarciaMr. and Mrs. Jeff GardnerMr. and Mrs. Will Garwood, Jr.Ms. Jackie GaskampMs. Betty Owens and Mr. Robert F. GearyMs. Allison GebauerMr. and Mrs. Steven GillilandMrs. Sherry GilmoreMr. And Mrs. Ray GoensMs. Margaret Goetz and Mr. Mike RiceMr. Martyn Goossen and

Mrs. Kathleen GoossenMs. Sue GormanMr. and Mrs. James GrayMs. Karen GrubbsMr. and Mrs. Leroy GunnerMr. and Mrs. Kevin HagertyMr. Herbert M. HaggardMr. and Mrs. Dewayne HahnMr. and Mrs. Robert HainesMr. and Mrs. Glen HakemackMr. and Mrs. Thomas HalseyMr. and Mrs. Mark HamiltonMr. and Mrs. Stephen HandelMr. and Mrs. Darren HarknessMr. and Mrs. George Harsh, IIIMs. Jane Hunt HasenpflugMr. and Mrs. Don HatfieldMrs. Jean A. HawsMr. and Mrs. Christopher HeardMr. and Mrs. Boyd HeathMs. Michelle HeckmanMr. and Mrs. James HeffnerMr. and Mrs. Oren HendersonMr. and Mrs. Tim HendersonMs. Nancy HenryMr. and Mrs. Roger HerrscherMr. and Mrs. Paul HessonMs. Janice L. Hewitt

Mrs. Margo HiblerMr. and Mrs. Mark HobsonDr. and Mrs. F. Blaine HollingerMs. Janet HornMr. Scott HowardMs. Jeni Howell and Mr. David BlakeHP (Keith McAuliffe)HPI (Nathalie Nguyen)Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. HumeMr. and Mrs. Dennis HurtaMr. and Mrs. Brad JacksonMr. Edward JamesDr. Roderick JamesMs. Louise S. JohnstonMs. Mary Lou Reece and Mr. Scott JonesMr. David Juist and Ms. Annie FabioMr. and Mrs. Jim KahldenMrs. June KangieserMr. James A. KearleyMr. and Mrs. David KehnMr. and Mrs. James M. KeiserMr. Albert P. KellerMrs. Kelley KellerMrs. Joan KennedyMs. Mary KenningtonDr. and Mrs. Ray KirkMs. Julie KonigsmarkMr. and Mrs. Frank KotarKroger Food StoresMr. and Mrs. Brent LambMr. and Mrs. Kirby LammersMr. Kevin LarsonMr. Ralph LealMr. and Mrs. William LeightonMr. John A. LemenMr. and Mrs. Lannie LesherMr. and Mrs. Richard LewisMr. and Mrs. Thomas LewisMr. and Mrs. Mark LineschMs. Mary R. LivesayMr. and Mrs. John LloydMr. and Mrs. James LoganDr. and Mrs. James Lomax, IIDr. Anita Kusnoor and Dr. Premal LullaMr. and Mrs. John LynchMr. and Mrs. Patrick LynchMs. Elizabeth MachadoMr. and Mrs. Milton MagnessMr. and Mrs. Michael ManaganMr. and Mrs. Woody Mann, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Ed ManuelMr. and Mrs. Christopher MarcianoMs. Christine Markham and

Mr. Thomas DormanMr. and Mrs. Chris MartinMr. and Mrs. Tom MatchettMr. and Mrs. Gregory MathewsMr. and Mrs. Lewis H. McAdow, IIIMr. Keith McAuliffeMs. Jackie McCoyMrs. MaryAnn McGlameryMs. Geri McKallipMs. Kay McKeoughMs. Vanessa McKeownMr. and Mrs. D. Ferguson McNielMs. Melanie MeeksMr. John MelvinMr. Christian MenefeeMr. and Mrs. Clarence MetzgerDr. and Mrs. Philip MiglioreMs. Katherine Collins and Mr. Bill MintzMr. and Mrs. Carlos MontemayorMr. and Mrs. John MontgomeryMs. Yvonne MoodyMs. Ann Murdock and Mr. Barry JohnsonDr. and Mrs. James F. MurphyMr. Jim Murphy, Jr.Mrs. Helen M. Nalls

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Michelle ShonbeckMichelle Shonbeck

Dear CCSC Friend,

In the early days of COVID—when we were adapting our

disaster plan into a pandemic plan and trying to find our

footing—I was walking through one of the food pantries and

sat down near an older woman whose face said “I am terrified.”

It turns out she was raising her grandchildren and wasn’t

sure how she was going to take care of their needs during

the pandemic. She owned a small home and had a limited

retirement income. Her grandchildren ate breakfast and lunch

at school, allowing her to stretch this income to cover their

other basic needs. With school shut down, how would she feed

them? She was way past retirement and, anyway, who wanted to

hire a 78 year old who was hard of hearing? And who was hiring?

These were her words to me, said in despair.

We think about this grandmother and others in need when

we think about how to ensure the ministry is steady during

rocky times. CCSC is superb at compiling statistics, which is

important. Yet, it is often individual stories that drive the small

and big decisions we make to ensure our programs operate

fairly and with ease.

How will she feed the children? How will the niece who cares for

her disabled uncle pay for their apartment rent when her hours

have been temporarily cut? Where do you go to apply online for a

job when you don’t have a computer and other public spaces are

closed? How do you provide your children with school supplies

when you’re barely putting food on the table? Where do you go

to update your resume and job skills in the current employment

market? Where do you go if you need coaching, not only for a job

but also for overall household security? What if you want to be an

entrepreneur but your skills and educational level lend themselves

more to the service industry?

We help people answer these questions.

We see everyone as a child of God, worthy of our best.

We’ve lived our 40th anniversary by serving an unprecedented

number of families.

We don’t know what 2021 will bring, but we trust in God’s

guidance, presence, and provision.

Thank you for sticking by us through this strange year. We

commit to you what we have pledged throughout our history:

a Christ-centered culture of compassion, stewardship, and

accountability.

In Christ,

Michelle Shonbeck

MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) is to serve the poor, hungry, disabled and otherwise needy while respecting their religious, ethnic or cultural differences. CCSC was created out of faith and founded in the belief that we are called to help all God’s children heart to heart and hand in hand.

Bellaire United Methodist ChurchBering Drive Church of Christ

Bethany Christian ChurchChrist the King Lutheran Church

ChristChurch PresbyterianCovenant Church

Faith Lutheran ChurchFirst Christian Church

First Evangelical Lutheran ChurchFirst Seventh Day Baptist Church

Grace United Church of ChristHoly Ghost Catholic Church

Houston International Seventh Day Adventist Church

Kindred ChurchPathways Church

Pilgrim Lutheran ChurchRice Temple Baptist ChurchRiver Oaks Baptist ChurchSharpstown Baptist Church

Southwest Presbyterian ChurchSt. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

St. Anne Catholic Community St. John the Divine Episcopal Church

St. Luke’s Presbyterian ChurchSt. Luke’s United Methodist Church

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

St. Martin’s Episcopal ChurchSt. Matthew’s Episcopal Church

St. Michael Catholic ChurchSaint Paul Presbyterian ChurchSt. Philip Presbyterian ChurchSt. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

St. Theresa Catholic ChurchSt. Thomas’ Episcopal Church

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic ChurchWest End Church

West University Baptist ChurchWest University United Methodist Church

Westminster United Methodist Church

Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) is an award-winning, community-based nonprofit organization serving the southwest Houston community. Incorporated in 1980, CCSC has

grown to encompass a coalition of 39 churches united in service to the needy.

Houston Junior Forum volunteers are like the cavalry in striped aprons—they always arrive

when you need them and get the job done.

HJF, a nonprofit women’s service organization, is committed to serving children, youth,

women and senior adults in the greater Houston area, a goal that dovetails perfectly with

CCSC’s mission to serve the poor, hungry, disabled and otherwise needy.

“Both organizations are dedicated, committed, hardworking and compassionate,” said Linda

Gordon, HJF liaison to CCSC.

Although HJF members volunteer across CCSC’s programming, they most often work with

CCSC Youth Services Manager Cathy Brown. “Working with Houston Junior Forum is like

working with an elite track team,” Brown said. “Dedicated volunteers—including dependable

alternates—are ready to help out with CCSC projects no matter what the conditions present,”

Brown said. “You may recognize HJF from their pink and maroon aprons, but their smiles are

just as prevalent. Our Back To School and Jingle Bell Express events run more efficiently with their support and CCSC is fortunate

to have this compassionate and reliable group on its team.”

“I love volunteering for CCCS,” said HJF member Diana Root. “I really like working for CCSC because it’s like an extension of

HJF in that both organizations share the mission of helping children and families.”

“What CCSC does is so important in our beautiful city. It’s God’s work,” said HJF member Melanie Evans. “Volunteering for CCSC

is one of the best volunteer jobs Houston Junior Forum has—when you work with CCSC you know you are making a difference.”


Volunteer Spotlight: Houston Junior Forum

Most recently HJF volunteers are serving as Lobby Docents in CCSC’s new building where they greet guests, give directions and make sure visitors are following CCSC’s safety protocols.

Share Christmas Joy Through Jingle Bell Express

CCSC has designed a SAFE and

NEW approach to Jingle Bell Express ensuring children in need receive toys, books and a grocery

gift card this Christmas.

This annual event (December

7-12) will still take place at our host site, Bellaire United Methodist Church, but is

being modified to a drive-thru format to safely serve the community. Gifts will be

prepared in advance and placed directly in pre-registered clients’ vehicles. Volunteer

opportunities will be limited—please register in advance to secure your spot.

Thanks to the generosity of the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation’s Ladies for Literacy Guild, each child will receive multiple books to delight and inspire a love for reading. CCSC is thrilled to receive this level of support from our

valued community partner.

The number one way you can support Jingle Bell Express is to purchase new,

unwrapped, nonviolent primary toys for children ages newborn to 15 years old. Visit www.ccschouston.org to access our Jingle Bell Express WISH LIST for online

purchasing or gift suggestions. The deadline for toy donations is earlier this year:

December 7.

For information, contact Youth Services Manager Cathy Brown at seasonal@

ccschouston.org.

On All Saints’ Day Christian Community Service Center remembered its volunteers who passed away over the previous year. It was our privilege to serve alongside these caring, hardworking and faithful individuals who made a discernable difference in our community.

This year we remembered the following CCSC Saints:

John C. Boehm Sr.Margaret Bremer Betty Brouthers Margaret Buescher George Kurk Nils Erling Hansen Betty Langland Debbie Miller Fred Russell Michael Wilkens Carol “CJ” Yeoman

IN REMEMBRANCE


Individuals and Families Remain Vulnerable to Crisis Our neighbors need you now, more than ever.

This year has been especially difficult for families already struggling to make ends meet. The pandemic, economic downturn, flooding and other personal crises have caused illness, lost jobs and reduced wages. Families are left scrambling to meet their basic needs: food to feed their children and emergency

assistance for rental payments.

But you can help.

A gift of any size—from $25 to $2,500—will make a difference in the lives of Houstonians in need

today. Your gift can provide a family with healthy, nutritious food

when their pantry runs low; emergency financial

assistance for rent or utilities; employment

training for the individual seeking better

opportunities; and services for vulnerable

children.

Your generosity will make a meaningful

impact in the lives of men, women and

children facing challenging times.

You’ll help ensure that even in the

midst of hardship families will

receive support for their needs.

We hope you’ll choose to help

a struggling family today.

Please make a generous

gift to CCSC this holiday

season and help us start

2021 strong. Gifts can be

mailed to P.O. Box 27924,

Houston, TX 77227-7924

or made online at www.

ccschouston.org.


Getting to Work in CCSC’s New Home

CCSC staff happily moved into the J. Dean Robinson Building

on the W.T. & Louise J. Moran Campus in the end of September

and joyfully began the work of serving more and serving better

in our wonderful new home.

“The move into the new building was built upon 5+ years

of commitment to the vision of serving more and serving

better,” said Executive Director Michelle Shonbeck. “Thanks

to our community, we are now living into that vision. We look

forward to dedicating the building, and celebrating with all of

you, in early 2021 when the full project is complete.”

Phase 2 construction work on the parking lot and outdoor

areas has begun and is scheduled for completion in December.

CCSC’s new address for administration and all programs

except Emergency Services-Southwest will be 3434 Branard

St. Houston, TX 77027. The mailing address will continue to

be P.O. Box 27924, Houston, TX 77227-7924 and the phone

number remains 713-961-3993.

CCSC’s A Time To Build Capital Campaign is $1.1 million away

from accomplishing its goal of $14.2 million. If you would

like to contribute to the campaign and the work of CCSC,

please visit CCSC’s secure website at www.ccschouston.org/

capitalcampaign/

Volunteers take phone calls at our new Emergency Services-Central phone bank.

September 2019 October 2020

Emergency Services-Central volunteers stock the new food pantry with generous donations from a recent food drive.

JobNet clients use the new computer lab to work on resumes and to job hunt.


Emergency Services-Southwest has gratefully served the

community since the onset of the pandemic. The COVID-

19 pandemic created fear, medical concerns and increased

financial insecurity for many of our clients. Yet, these

neighbors knew they could turn to our pantry for help

feeding their hungry families during lockdown. Over the last

EMERGENCY SERVICES–SOUTHWESTsix months, Emergency Services-Southwest has been visited

by many new clients, including some from as far as Galveston

and Louisiana. We have also noticed that many requesting

help are seniors living on limited incomes. In elevated times

of need like these, our food pantry and financial assistance

for rent and utilities is essential and greatly appreciated.

JobNet’s new computer lab is equipped with 20 brand-new

computers, thanks to the MD Anderson Foundation.

When the new building opens to in-person workshops, the lab

will house classes in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and LinkedIn.

Clients will be able to use these computers to apply for jobs

online or update their resumes; improve their typing skills and

JOBNET

MARTHA’S WAYDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, Martha’s Way continues to

be offered online.

This fall we are also providing current students and previous

graduates with continuing education in best practices in

housekeeping during the COVID-19 crisis.

To hire a Martha’s Way graduate trained to make your home

sparkle while keeping your family safe, contact Ana Tappan at

713-961-3993 or [email protected]

We are sometimes asked about the typical day at Emergency

Services-Central. There is no such thing! Each day we engage

different volunteer teams. Each client has a unique story.

Lately, most of the crises we hear on the client phone line

center on the pandemic but there are also seniors facing

unexpected bills and young adults facing expensive illnesses.

EMERGENCY SERVICES–CENTRAL

software knowledge; and participate in remote seminars with

video cameras and headsets.

Currently, job seekers can schedule time in the computer lab

for job searches. Volunteers are available to provide individual

assistance as needed.

What keeps us steady in this ever-changing environment is

the unwavering commitment of our stakeholders. Increased

community demand for food and financial assistance has

been met by an unprecedented increase in food donations

and support from so many. To all who are praying for us and

supporting the CCSC mission—thank you!

Thinking of volunteering? CCSC would love to have you on its team.

To start sharing your time and talents with any of CCSC’s programs,

please email Erin Donohue at [email protected].

Volunteering with CCSC


Sign Up Today to Benefit CCSC Did you know you can support CCSC just by shopping at Randalls & Kroger

grocery stores? Link your Randalls Remarkable Card or Kroger Plus Card to

CCSC and every time you swipe your card, CCSC benefits!

Visit www.KrogerCommunityRewards.com and follow the instructions to

connect or reconnect your Kroger card. CCSC’s organization number is 80790.

Link your Randalls Remarkable Card at https://www.randalls.com/yourstore/

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Mr. and Mrs. David NathanMs. Ann NathoMs. Mary Ida NaylorMs. Peg NeversMs. Nathalie NguyenMs. Miki Lusk NortonMr. and Mrs. John NowotnyMs. Lenora E. OhlenbuschMrs. Joan O’LearyMr. and Mrs. Charles OrelupMr. and Mrs. Allen PaceMr. Ron Page and Mrs. Mary

Muckleroy PageMs. Nancy PalmieriMr. and Mrs. Hugh ParkerMr. and Mrs. Ted PateMr. and Mrs. Bob PattersonMr. Roy PembleMr. and Mrs. Oliver PenningtonMs. Linda PennyMs. Blanca PerezMr. and Mrs. John PerryMr. and Mrs. Thomas PesekMr. and Mrs. Jack PesterPhillips 66 Co. (Janet Greene)Mrs. Beverly PhillipsMr. and Mrs. Bernard PieperMs. Margaret PikeMr. and Mrs. Jerry PiperMr. Julian PittmanMr. and Mrs. Ben H. PowellPriority Investor Loans, LLCMr. Bill PuryearMr. and Mrs. Bill QuayleMr. and Mrs. Flo QuiochoRandall’s Good Neighbor ProgramMr. David M. Ratchford and

Ms. Mary Jane RobinsonMr. and Mrs. John RebmanMr. and Mrs. Robert ReedMr. and Mrs. Tommie RenfrowMr. and Mrs. John ReynoldsMs. Elizabeth RezaMs. Elizabeth RichardsMs. Marian RichardsonMs. Susan RiddellMr. and Mrs. Joseph RidleyMr. John S. RobertsonMs. Jana RobinsonMs. Maria Rodriguez and

Mr. Andrew TallinMr. and Mrs. Arthur RogersMs. Terrance RomanoMs. Marian RoperMr. and Mrs. Robert Rowan, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Gerald SchliefMr. and Mrs. John SchollMr. and Mrs. Robert SchorrMr. and Mrs. Alec SchraderMs. Mary S. SchrankMs. Betsy SchulzeMs. Theresa Jamail SewellMr. Thomas SeymourMr. and Mrs. Hal Sharp

Mr. Stephen ShawMr. and Mrs. Paul ShearonMs. Barbara ShoemakerMr. and Mrs. Christopher T. SkinnerMrs. Alice U. SmithMr. and Mrs. David M. SmithMr. James Spindler and Ms. Janice

Gregory-SloanMr. and Mrs. Edward Sponberg, IIIMr. and Mrs. Raymon SpreenDr. and Mrs. Leonard SrnkaSt. Anne Catholic ChurchMs. Nancy StephensonMr. and Mrs. Robert StokesMs. Demi StrawmanMs. Carol StrawnMr. John P. StromanMr. and Mrs. Mike StromanMr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Sulak, Jr.Mr. Raymond F. SylvesterMr. and Mrs. Charles SzalkowskiMr. and Mrs. Orner Jerry Tauber, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Tom TellepsenMr. and Mrs. William Thacker, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Walter TownsenMr. and Mrs. Donald TuttleMr. and Mrs. Mark M. UddenMr. and Mrs. Tom VaughnMr. and Mrs. Larry VeselkaMs. Priscila VillarrealMr. and Mrs. Philip WarmingtonMs. Katherine Watkins-Harrison and

Mr. Robin HarrisonMr. David WatsonMr. and Mrs. Jim WeatherlyMr. and Mrs. W. Temple Webber, IIIMr. and Mrs. Ben H. Welmaker, Jr.Ms. Ann B. WernetMr. and Mrs. Kim WhelessMrs. Carolyn WhiteMr. and Mrs. Stephen WhitneyMrs. Carolyn WildenthalMr. Carl WilliamsMs. Christin WilliamsMs. Kathleen WillisMr. and Mrs. Butch WilsonMs. Carol J. WilsonMr. and Mrs. Ray WinburnMrs. Barbara WisecupMr. and Mrs. Ronald WoliverMr. and Mrs. Donald WomackMr. and Mrs. Bob WoodburnMs. Jennifer WuMs. Sandra L. Young

JOY UP TO $99Ms. Jane AbshireMs. Deborah AgeeMs. Janet AgeeDr. Melanie Jeanne Alo, MDMs. Emily AndersonMr. and Mrs. Bill ArcherMr. and Mrs. James ArcidiaconoMr. Kirby Attwell

Mr. Jerry AucoinMs. Lynda AycockMr. John BabinMr. Jason BaileyMs. Lisa BaitzMr. Don BarnhillMr. and Mrs. David BarrowMrs. Margaret BarrowMs. Susan BarryBayou Manor ResidentsMr. and Mrs. Roger BeathardMs. Marie S. BlaineMs. Karen BlairDr. and Ms. Philip BocockMr. John Boehm, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Shedrick BorenMr. Jones BowmanMs. Donna Brackett and

Mr. Ronald KnightMrs. Erica BrownMr. and Mrs. Michael BrownMs. Joan BrummettMs. Sandra BucknerMr. and Mrs. Clay BurnsMs. Esmeralda CadenaMs. Sharon CameronMs. Bronwyn CampbellMr. and Mrs. David CannonMs. Andreia CaroniMr. and Mrs. Raymond Carroll, Jr.Chevron Companies (Edgar Juarez)Chevron Companies (Friend of CCSC)Mr. and Mrs. Gary ClarkMr. and Mrs. Ken ClarkeMr. and Mrs. Robert ColburnMr. and Mrs. John ColletteMs. Winifred CollinsMr. Ray CooverMr. and Mrs. Daniel CoxMr. Marc CunninghamMs. Ana DavisMr. Charles DeJohnMs. Belinda Denn and Mr. Scott ChaninMr. and Mrs. William DevineMr. and Mrs. Bill DodsonMr. and Mrs. Richard DotyThe Reverends Seann and

Elizabeth DuffinMs. Mary DusingMs. Toni EdwardsMs. Jane EixmannMr. and Mrs. Jay ElderEmily FundMs. Emily EstillMr. and Mrs. Bruce EvansMrs. Mary FairbrotherMr. and Mrs. John FarrellMs. Kathryn FarrisMr. Christopher FavreMr. and Mrs. Patrick FlanneryMs. Lillian Flores-PerezMr. and Mrs. Jeremiah FoleyFriends of CCSC (6)Ms. Maria Fulton

Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Gambill, IIMs. Christina GaribayMs. Sonia Garza-MonarchiMs. Julie GiamMr. and Mrs. Brian GipsMr. and Ms. Joseph GockeMrs. Kathryn GraggMs. Annette GregoryMr. and Mrs. Lee GrossMs. Laura GroveMr. and Mrs. Warren W. HallHalliburton Foundation, Inc.

(Charlotte Burress)Dr. and Mrs. Carlos HamiltonMs. Jessi HardenMs. Elinor HartMrs. Mary Anne HawkinsMr. Wyatt HeardMs. Deborah HeidemannMr. and Mrs. Douglas HillegeistMr. and Mrs. John HollowayMr. and Mrs. John B. HowardMr. William HowzeMr. and Mrs. Hugh HumphriesMr. and Mrs. Ryan HunzekerICF Consulting Group, Inc. (Paula Burns)Mrs. Virginia JacobyMr. and Mrs. Ernest JarzombekMr. and Mrs. Harry JerollemanMr. and Mrs. Damon JordanMr. Edgar JuarezMr. and Mrs. Larry R. JuddMr. Mwende KamengeleMr. Kris Ramesh and Ms. Sandra KangMs. Kathleen KeatingMr. and Mrs. James KeenanMs. Dana KervinMr. and Mrs. James KonenMr. and Mrs. Gerald KosterMs. Ruth KucaMs. Sally LaceyMs. Stephanie LandMs. Pamela Lemoine and Mr. Robert

Arthur BlomeMs. Siobhan Monica LeRoyMr. and Mrs. Vincent J. LimaMs. Ellie LoughreyDr. and Mrs. Fullerton LueddeMs. Ellen F. ManzulloMs. JoAnna MaoMr. and Mrs. Matthew MartinMr. and Mrs. Patrick MarymeeMr. and Mrs. Stanley MattfeldMrs. Dorothy McIntoshMs. Barbara McKenzieMr. and Mrs. Francis McWilliams, IIIMs. Tina MeloMs. Ruth MilburnThe Reverend and Mrs. Patrick J. MillerLeslie MillsMs. Caroline MinterMs. Christa MolterMr. Martin Monahan and Mrs. Lise

Kupke-Monahan

Ms. Manju Monga and Mr. Tony KerriganMrs. Sandra MooreMs. Celia MorganMr. and Mrs. Philip NavratilMs. Realyna NunleyMs. Suzanne O’NeilMr. and Mrs. Mark O’ReilleyMr. Steven PaganMr. Jay PenningtonMr. and Mrs. Matthew PerkinsRev. and Mrs. Benjamin PhillipsMr. John Pickens, Jr.Ms. Glenna PierpontMr. and Mrs. John PrestonMs. Allison PritchettMr. and Mrs. Robert ProchnowMs. Susan RaccaDr. and Mrs. Rodger RankinMr. and Mrs. Randy RanslebenMs. Kaye RaschMs. Diane Rawlings-KealD. P. M. ReedMr. Gary ReicherzerMr. and Mrs. Charles RhoadsMr. and Mrs. Ron RidleyMs. Sara RitterDrs. Alejandro & Lynn RosasMr. and Mrs. Ronald RuckerMrs. Mary Jane RyanMs. Rosemary SamuelsonMs. Glenna ScharonMr. Robert SchollMs. Mary E. SchultzMs. Sue SchwallerMs. Linda SchwarzbachMr. and Mrs. James ShallockMs. Suzy ShapiroMr. and Mrs. Dan SheddMr. and Mrs. Ben H. Sheppard, Jr.Mr. Joel ShieldsMr. and Mrs. Phil Shrader, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Stephen SlackMr. and Mrs. Dale SmithMr. and Mrs. Robert StanleyMr. and Mrs. Louis E. SteinMs. Cassie StinsonMr. and Mrs. Burke O. SundayMr. and Mrs. Brent TarverDr. Arlecia TaylorMr. Stephen TurmanThusnelda ValdesMr. and Mrs. Timothy WegnerMrs. Jessie WeichertMs. Joann E. WeltonDr. and Mrs. Stephen WentlandDr. and Mrs. William WescottMs. Mary Ann WhiteMrs. Amy WildtMr. Christopher WilsherMr. Paul Wilson and Ms. Joyce CourtoisMs. Lana WynneMr. and Mrs. William YantaMs. Nerina M. ZindlerMr. and Mrs. George Zivley



IN HONOR OF:Anna Blome Ms. Pamela LemoineAshlee Sand Ms. Megan TorresAudrey Moses Ms. Stephanie MosesBarbara Mott Mr. and Mrs. Cam PostleBeth Bruce Ms. Glenna PierpontBevin Barrett Mr. Joel ShieldsBlair Parker Ms. Ruth MilburnBlake Vaughan Mrs. Carolyn WimberlyCatalina & Gemma Rose Sharp Ms. Carmella Rose WygantCathy Brown Ms. Manju Monga and

Mr. Tony KerriganCCSC Volunteers Mr. Edward HessConnie Stone Mr. and Mrs. Francis McWilliams, IIICrystal Raines Friend of CCSCDebra Edwards’ Birthday Ms. Jeanne MarosisDr. and Mrs. Tom Pace Mr. and Mrs. Al Callender Dr. and Mrs. Robb MosesDunham Ludwick Ms. Sandra BucknerEdward & Erik Friends of CCSCElinor Hart Ms. Jeannine A. SmithFaith Lutheran Chruch Ms. Laura SwansonGinger Blanton Mrs. Pamela WilhiteGinnie McConn Ms. Sonia Garza-MonarchiJane Krause Ms. Karen WilksonJeannette VornKahl’s 90th Birthday Mr. and Mrs. Bill LamontJoan Scales’ 80th Birthday Mrs. Jessie H. SloanKaren and Don Eldridge Dr. and Mrs. Robb MosesKate McLean’s Birthday Mr. and Mrs. Scott McLeanLamar Hall Ms. Ann WintersLaura Martin Ms. Melissa Hunzeker

Loretta & David Elledge Ms. Marty MooreLori Carper Ms. Dana KervinLynda Spinks Ms. Anne HollomanMartha Bair Mrs. Audrey MosesMartha Harper’s Birthday Mrs. Meg Caldwell Mrs. Lynne JacksonMary Bain Pearson’s Birthday Ms. Karen CraigMichael and Sarah Kelly’s Wedding Ms. Barbara ShoemakerMr. and Mrs. David P. Sackllah Mrs. Wadiha GilbertNancy Stephenson’s Birthday Ms. Jeannine A. SmithNatalie M. Faust Friend of CCSCNolonda Jones Mrs. Audrey MosesOur Four Grandchildren Mrs. Rebecca van CompernollePamela Wilhite’s Birthday Ms. Mary Jane CovingtonPatsy Kirk Mr. Ed AshbaughPhil Santamaria Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. SantamariaPure Sound Choir Ms. Sandy EcklesRebekah E. Rivera Shawn Davis Mrs. Elizabeth RiveraRev. Bill & Laura Denham Ms. Nancy WalkerRhonda Holgate Ms. Jet PrendevilleSandra Buckner Ms. Paula ArnoldSheila Herbst’s Birthday Mr. and Mrs. Thomas EarthmanShirley Carnino Mrs. Audrey MosesSt. Francis of Assisi Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Duarte, Jr.St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Ms. Carmen Eggleston and

Mr. Jeffrey W. AdamskiSt. Thomas’ Episcopal School Friend of CCSCStaff and Volunteers Ms. Elinor HartThe Stout Family Mr. and Mrs. Patrick WardWestminster United Methodist Church Mr. Ray Coover

IN MEMORY OF:Al Atkinson Ms. Elizabeth AtkinsonAnne Janes Mr. Ed JanesBetty and George Robertson Dr. Patricia RobertsonBetty Robertson Ms. Carol RobertsonBunny Wood Mrs. Connie StoneChris James Barry Ms. Susan BarryChristopher Pennington Mr. Jay PenningtonCookie Barton Mr. Jim IdenDan Brown Ms. Kathryn FarrisDon Rice Ms. Margaret K. JohnsonDr. Leonard Thalmueller Mr. and Mrs. John DriskellE.F. Barnes Jr. Mrs. Melissa AldrichEdward Panuska Ms. Margaret PanuskaElizabeth Robertson Mr. and Mrs. David A. RobertsonElsie Butler Mrs. Sarah DotyErling Hansen Ms. Beverly Davis Friend of CCSC Ms. Margaret K. JohnsonEugenia Crawford Mengden Ms. Pati MengdenFabian S. Arista Mrs. Virginia AristaFrancis G. Winters Mrs. Lamar S. HallFred and Alma Gonzalez Mrs. Lynn Gonzalez Ms. Nan Gonzalez PalmerFred J. Schubert Mrs. Hulda SchubertFred Russell Ms. Karen Holloman Protection Engineering ConsultantsGinger Tamborello Mr. Jason BaileyGlen Koehn Ms. Paula KoehnHarriet Riggs Mr. and Mrs. Ted PateHarry Hasenpflug, Jr. Ms. Jane Hunt Hasenpflug

Helen Little Ms. Joanne MuellerHelen Rotrock Mr. and Mrs. Ted PateHoc and Von Dang Hoa DangJames Jensen Mrs. Lorie JensenJanice Mary Kirkpatrick Mr. and Mrs. Robert KirkpatrickJay Taylor Ms. Sandra BucknerJean and John Boehm Mr. John Boehm, Jr.Joe L. Scasta, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Dale SmithJohn C. Boehm, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Archer Ms. Grace Berger Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jones Mr. Martin Monahan and Mrs. Lise

Kupke-Monahan Ms. Barbara Runge Mrs. Margaret WhitesidesJohnny Driskell Mr. and Mrs. Brent TarverJoyce M. Renner Mr. Paul RennerLance Olinde, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Gross Ms. JoAnna MaoLeon White Ms. Toni Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Dale SmithLila Lerner Ms. Jane AbshireLorette and Ed Rhode Ms. Cheryl Renee RhodeLucile Saunders Ms. Margaret WalterLynn McCollum Ms. Ann NathoMargaret A. Hibler Ms. Elaine Bordieri Mr. and Mrs. John DwyerMargaret and Emory Carl Ms. Catherine WakelynMaria Zaayman Thusnelda ValdesMary Bray Mrs. Robin RettewMary Hall Ms. Laura GroveMary Jane McBirde Ms. Mardi MayerhoffMary Little Mr. and Mrs. Burke O. Sunday

Maryanne McDonald Ms. Maria ChamberlinMichael Hale Johnston Mr. and Mrs. William DevineMy Mom, now with the Lord Friend of CCSCMy 3 Sons Ms. Barbara L. Strobel and

Rev. George BementPat Long Ms. Michelle Bennack Mr. Paul WilsonPatricia Gill Ms. Joann E. WeltonPhyllis Illman Mr. and Mrs. Ted PateRandy Gorham Mr. and Mrs. Andrew WeaverRemy Velarde Friend of CCSCRev. Max Hickerson Mrs. Carolyn HickersonRev. Sam and Mrs. Katie Gouvellis Mrs. Gail TarsinosRex Kervin Ms. Dana KervinRichard R. Nelson, Jr. Mr. Albert P. KellerRichard Szopa Ms. Barbara SzopaRick Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Hayne BlakelyRoscoe H. Jones Ms. Ruth JonesSara Gammon Friend of CCSCThomas Blashill Mr. and Mrs. Raymon SpreenTom R. Tanner Mrs. Ann TannerTrish Head Mr. and Mrs. Dale SmithVic Moellering Mrs. Barbara MoelleringW.C. & Gertrude Zartman, Sr. Sister Jane ZartmanWalt Schuler Mr. and Mrs. Vance TillmanWalter McCaine Mrs. Dorothy B. McCaineWayne Lesher Mrs. Gaelyn LesherWendall Zartman, Jr. Sister Jane ZartmanWillia Ida Green Dr. Arlecia Taylor

IN-KIND DONORSGifts received June 2020 through September 2020

Baker Botts, L.L.P.Bering Drive Church of ChristBordenBrookfield Office PropertiesChris Lahoti, Eagle ScoutDiane KonenFiesta Mart WarehouseFirst Christian ChurchHaltmar FamilyHarrison Scott, Eagle ScoutHoly Ghost Catholic Church

Houston Junior ForumJennifer WuNational Charity League-Heart of Texas

ChapterNational Charity League-Post Oak

ChapterPanera Bread #4114Penny MeehanRandall’s (Holcombe at Buffalo

Speedway)Rice Temple Baptist Church

Saint Thomas’ Episcopal ChurchSarah CookSt. John the Divine Episcopal ChurchSt. Luke’s Presbyterian ChurchSt. Luke’s United Methodist ChurchSt. Mark’s Episcopal ChurchSt. Martin’s Episcopal ChurchSt. Philip Presbyterian ChurchSt. Philip Presbyterian Church: Kids

Against HungerSt. Theresa Catholic Church

A donation of goods or services is an excellent way to help Christian Community Service Center achieve its mission. Here is a list of CCSC’s recent in-kind contributors. (If we missed your group, please let us know so we can recognize you in the next newsletter.) A special thank you to all churches and organizations that provide CCSC with gifts from organized food or hygiene drives on a regular basis.

West University United Methodist ChurchWest University Baptist Church /

Crosspoint

To see what’s on CCSC’s COVID-19 Wish List visit www.ccschouston.org/COVID-19

For the General Wish List and Amazon Wish List visit www.ccschouston.org/donations-wish-list

MAXIMIZE YOUR GIVINGMany companies offer employees, retirees, and sometimes employee

spouses, a matching-gift benefit that can double or even triple your

donation to a qualifying charitable organization like CCSC. Some will

even make a matching contribution for your volunteer hours! Each

company has its own method for you to submit a matching-gift request.

Check with your Human Resources department to find out how you can

maximize your donations to CCSC.

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Send Beautiful Christmas Cards that Benefit CCSCThis holiday season, send Christmas cards to your family and friends letting them know about the special gift you gave

CCSC in their name. We are excited to share that we have beautiful NEW Christmas cards designed by talented local

artist and CCSC supporter Alex Schwenke. Alex’s business, Mesh by Alex, creates uniquely personal wedding paper—

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To send a Christmas card with your honorarium gift, visit www.ccschouston.org and look for the year-end giving page.

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