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HEALTH AND WELLNESS AGENCY PROFILES

Huntsville

New Life Resale Shoppe (in conjunction with Pregnancy Care Center)

1524 Sam Houston Avenue, Huntsville, TX 77340 (map) | (936) 294-9777

Mission/Purpose

The shoppe sells furniture, clothing, house wares and jewelry with all proceeds benefiting the Pregnancy Care Center.The Pregnancy Care Center provides free pregnancy testing, free STD testing for men and women and material services for the Huntsville area.

Volunteer Opportunities: Sorting, pricing and organizing merchandise.

Volunteer Requirements: Application, Interview and Orientation/Training.

Volunteer Coordinator Contact: Lydia Montgomery at newliferesale@gmail.com

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Pregnancy Care Center-Huntsville

1522 Sam Houston Avenue, Huntsville, TX 77340 (map) | (936) 294-0404 | www.pcctexas.org                  chris-pcc@suddenlink.net

Mission/Purpose

We are committed to telling the truth about healthy life choices. We provide free and confidential services to the community such as counseling, STD testing and pregnancy testing.

Volunteer Opportunities: Male/Female counselors to counsel clients looking for STD or pregnancy testing.

Volunteer Requirements: Application, Interview and Orientation/Training.

Volunteer Coordinator Contact: Kathy Hazlewood at (936) 662-9895 or kathy-pcc@suddenlink.net.

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Conroe

Birthright Montgomery County

1300 South Frazier #214, Conroe, TX 77301 (map) | (936) 756-3220 | birthright.org | broc@consolidated.net

Mission/Purpose

It is the right of every women to give birth and the right of every child to be born. We provide alternatives to abortion.

Volunteer Opportunities: To be a friend to the women seeking help. Help staff with phone calls, assist with pregnancy tests, sort and distribute maternity and baby clothing and clerical work. Experienced volunteers will make presentations to schools and community groups about the organization and its services.

Volunteer Requirements: Application, Interview, Orientation/Training,Background Check and following Birthright directives.

Volunteer Coordinator Contact: N/A

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The Woodlands and Spring

The Breast Cancer Charities of America

8505 Technology Forest Place, Suite 604, The Woodlands, TX 77381 (map) | (281) 296-5755  thebreastcancercharities.org | info@thebreastcancercharities.org

Mission/Purpose

Research: We lead the quest to provide research funding into non-traditional cancer prevention and treatment options.

Educate: Teach "integrated cancer care".

Prevention: Promote public health policies for the prevention of breast cancer.

Support: Provide funds (emergency financial assistance to women and their families).

Volunteer Opportunities: Help with several events during October (Breast Cancer Awareness Month).

Volunteer Requirements: Email the above email for specific requirements.

Volunteer Coordinator Contact: Alex at (936) 231-8460 or by fax (936) 231-8462.

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Bristol Hospice

2002 Timberloch Place, Suite 150, The Woodlands, TX 77380 (map) | (281) 419-4476 | bristolhospice.com

Mission/Purpose

To treat all patients and families entrusted to our care with the highest level of compassion, respect and quality of life.

Volunteer Opportunities: General office assistance and make phone calls for bereavement follow-up. Also, direct patient care to provide companionship, caregiver respite or general family support.

Volunteer Requirements: Application, Interview, Orientation/Training, Certification/Testing and Background Check.

Volunteer Coordinator Contact: Lisa Winkworth, LCSW at lwinkworth@bristolhospice.com

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Bryan-College Station

American Cancer Society

3207 Briarcrest Drive, Bryan, TX 77802 (map) | (979) 776-1464 | jodi.young@cancer.org | cancer.org

Mission/Purpose

The American Cancer Society is saving lives by helping people stay well. get well, find cures and fight back.

Volunteer Opportunities: There are many ways to get involved with the American Cancer Society. From promoting and organizing events to assisting patients; there is something for everyone.

Volunteer Requirements: Application.

Volunteer Coordinator Contact: Jodi Young.

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Houston

Muscular Dystrophy Association

2900 Weslayan, Suite 375, Houston, TX 77027 (map) |(713) 522-3941 | ddeleon@mdausa.org |mda.org

Mission/Purpose

To help find a treatment or cure for neuromuscular diseases.

Volunteer Opportunities: Help with fundraising events and at the MDA summer camp.

Volunteer Requirements: Application, Interview, Orientation/Training and Background Check.

Volunteer Coordinator Contact: Catherine Kirkwood at ckirkwood@mdausa.org.