Meet Houston Missions: The Spina Bifida Association

10/24/23 • 17 min

The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast

In this episode of Meet Houston Missions and the Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, Host Paul H. Cannon talks to Sara Struwe, the CEO of the Spina Bifida Association. The Spina Bifida Association is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of people who suffer from Spina Bifida. Their goal is to improve their lives by providing resources and actively educating expectant parents, teachers, doctors, and the public about the effects of this condition and how to improve the lives of those born with it.

Spina Bifida is an incurable condition that may affect a person’s mobility and ability to care for themselves throughout their lives.

Presently, there are 133 pediatric clinics that provide a variety of doctors who are required to treat the condition. However, once a person is an adult, there are fewer doctors who really know how to treat the condition and make patients’ lives easier. Volunteers are needed to assist with this educational and training process. Fund Raising Opportunities

The first annual Houston Spina Bifida Walk-n-Roll takes place November 4th, 2023, at James Driver Park, 10918 Bentley St, Houston, TX 77093, at 10:00 a.m. Walking teams and sponsors can learn more about how to become a part of this event by visiting the website: https://www.spinabifidaassociation.org/.

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Meet Houston Missions and the Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast are presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Paul H. Cannon is the Managing Partner at the firm.

Spina Bifida is an incurable condition that may affect a person’s mobility and ability to care for themselves throughout their lives.

Email: [email protected]

Meet Houston Missions and the Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast are presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Paul H. Cannon is the Managing Partner at the firm.

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Meet Houston Missions: Three Graces

On this episode of Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, we hear from Arden Stone, the CEO and Co-founder of Three Graces Texas. Three Graces Texas is a nonprofit organization aimed at improving the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by building strong foundations through education, corporate accountability, and workforce diversity.

The goal of Three Graces is to work with K-12 school programs, companies, universities, career training facilities, and people with IDD to eliminate the negative stigma and discrimination of people with IDD in our communities. Three Graces Texas strives to accomplish its goals Through the following 3 programs: a K12 Inclusion Certification Program, an Inclusive Scholarship Program, and a Corporate Connections program.

Volunteer & Fundraising Opportunities

Three Graces Texas holds a One Pot Cook-off and a Golf Tournament Fundraiser in order to raise money to supplement the various grants and donations they receive. Three Graces has a great need for volunteers to set up and be involved with partner schools and corporations. They also utilize volunteers for fundraising and grant writing. Additionally, volunteers are needed to fill current board positions, advocate in the community, and assist with fundraiser events.

Contact

If you want to get involved or get your school or corporation involved, visit Three Graces online at www.three-graces.org.

Meet Houston Missions is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. See more missions and/or learn how to get your Houston mission featured by visiting: https://www.simmonsandfletcher.com/meet-houston-missions/

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Meet Houston Missions: Keturah's Haven

In this episode of Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Local Missions Podcast, Ruhamah Rylander, the Founder and Executive Director of Keturah’s Haven, and her husband and cofounder David, tell our attorney Paul Cannon about their Nonprofit, which focuses on providing housing for homeless pregnant women.

Keturah’s Haven provides a safe place to live for homeless young women who have come from difficult backgrounds and upbringings to give them an opportunity to have their babies in a safe environment and then recover and get back on their feet. They are largely a second chance facility for people caught up in the world of drugs, prostitution, human trafficking, and abusive relationships.

Residents are given the opportunity to learn life and work skills so that when they leave, they do not have to return to their former lives.

Volunteers with the ability to teach various practical skills are needed. To learn more about these opportunities, please sign up for their newsletter via the website: https://keturahshaven.org.

Fundraising Opportunities

Every February, Keturah’s Haven holds its annual Fundraiser Gala, Auction, and Dinner. In October, they also hold an annual games night fundraiser, which will feature Bingo this year.

Location & Contact

Keturah’s Haven is located on the property of Faith West Christian School Academy in Katy, Texas. The mailing address is P.O. Box 5261, Katy, TX 77491. They can be reached by calling 832-437-8529. Website: https://keturahshaven.org/.

Meet Houston Missions and the Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast are presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Paul H. Cannon is the Managing Partner at the firm.