Honors in Action (HIA) combines academic research, problem solving, and action-oriented service to address real-world challenges in our communities. Students gain job-related experience while creating lasting impacts in their communities as they engage in HIA.
The program is accessible, flexible, and scalable for all chapters regardless of differences like student majors, chapter size, or college size.
For 2021 - 2022, the Beta Upsilon Nu chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Lone Star College - University Park focused on the impact of volunteerism. Specifically, "How have craftsmanship, trade, and industry practices in non-profit volunteer organizations shaped civilizations, and how will they impact future generations?"
Volunteer in your community:
Mercy Ships
903.939.7000
volunteer@mercyships.org
https://www.mercyships.org
Mercy Ships began our mission to provide hope and healing to those in need in 1978. Each year we send hospital ships filled with volunteer professionals who selflessly provide life-changing surgeries to children and adults who otherwise would go without. Together we are saving lives.
YMCA
713.659.5566
https://ymcahouston.org
We are an organization like no other. The Y is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by empowering young people, improving the health and well-being of people of all ages and inspiring action in and across communities.
TWST4Girls
713.483.0904
https://www.twst4girls.org/about-us
Established May 24, 2014, TWST4Girls mission is to help youth (ages 11-17) to discover and achieve their goals through 1:1 mentorship, life skills development, career exposure, and cultural experiences at no cost to the children that we serve!
Family to Family Network
713.466.6304
info@familytofamilynetwork.org
https://f2fn.org/about-us/
Family to Family strives to provide programs that empower families of children & youth with disabilities as they navigate the complex special education, health care and disabilities services systems. Family to Family Network helps individuals with disabilities and their family members define and achieve success for themselves and their loved ones. Through guidance and training of parents and young adults, we transform lives by helping them discover possibilities, see the potential and advocate for what they need to achieve their dreams. Our organization helps families to see potential where others see barriers. By changing attitudes and mindsets about disabilities, our organization changes lives to make sure every individual gets to live THEIR best life.
By working together, we can create communities where ALL children belong and excel. We hope you’ll join us to create an even stronger community for the future of ALL children
Helping a Hero
888.786.9531
https://helpingahero.org/
Helping a Hero is a 501(c)(3) non profit, non-partisan organization, founded in 2006, that provides support for military personnel severely injured in the Global war on terror. Our principal activity is to provide specially adapted homes for qualifying service members through partnerships made with the builders, developers, communities, and the veteran. Helping a Hero strives to engage the community in providing services and resources for our wounded heroes and their families. Additionally, Helping a Hero provides support programs including marriage retreats, caregiver retreats, recreational activities, family get togethers, and financial support for emergency needs.
Together in Hope
832.758.2971
https://www.togetherinhope.org/
Together in Hope's mission is to empower those living in poverty in the Philippines to improve their lives through education, nutrition, community organizing. Together in Hope envisions a world where all children have enough to eat, can go to school, are free from human trafficking, have access to quality health care, and where all parents can find jobs and provide for their families. Together in Hope believes that if we all work together, in hope, each doing what we can, we can make that vision a reality and give those living in poverty a future with hope.
Kids Reading Room
http://www.kidsreadingroom.org/
The Kids' Reading Room is set up in apartment communities in the Spring Branch area to promote literacy and instill the love of reading in children! We currently have three reading rooms. Join us in helping children to explore and discover new adventures through reading books!
CFISD Volunteering
281.894.3950
www.cfisd.net/volunteer
"The school district is in need of volunteers for its Volunteers in Public Schools program. Individuals can volunteer in science labs and cultural arts programs, read to students, perform clerical work, deliver materials from the Charlotte Davis Burns Science Resource Center to schools, work in school libraries, serve as mentors or participate in the annual Bus Buddies program."
Reach Unlimited
281.213.8323, ext. 307
www.reachunlimited.org
"The nonprofit provides support services for people with learning or developmental disabilities. Reach offers flexible volunteer opportunities, including assisting in classrooms at the Learning Activity Center, assisting with clerical duties at the business office and assisting with special events. Volunteers can also help by adopting a group home, which entails delivering meals or visiting with residents on a monthly basis."
Abandoned Animal Rescue
281.789.4142
https://www.aartexas.org/
"Founded in 2002 by dedicated animal lovers Angie Fenton, Barbara Schulz, and James Gordon, AAR is entirely managed and maintained by volunteers. Each day approximately 40-50 volunteers (from pre-teens to seniors) care for the animals, oversee adoptions, and staff the front office. Additionally, volunteers chair many fundraising events and participate in civic events."
Bridgewood Farms
936.856.6460
www.bridgewoodfarms.org
"Bridgewood Farms serves teens and adults who are mild to moderately intellectually challenged, teaching them various life skills along with receiving classroom instructions and physical exercise. All kinds of volunteers are needed at the farm and thrift shop."
Mission of Yahweh
713.466.4368
https://missionofyahweh.org/
"This is a shelter for women and children. Numerous volunteer opportunities available with flexible commitment. Annual fundraisers/events. There is a need for office help, daycare helpers, and mentors."
Meals on Wheels
888.998.6235
https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/
Today, the average life expectancy is at a record high of 79 years. As we get older, even the most independent among us may experience physical declines or financial hardship that strips away our independence. Add to that an increase in geographic mobility of our families, and the result is millions of seniors left behind, hungry and alone.
Baker Ripley
713.667.9400
https://www.bakerripley.org/
Think of your family. Your neighbors. Your community. The people and places in your life that have impacted you, connected you and helped you succeed. At BakerRipley, we connect low-income families and individuals to opportunity so they can achieve the life they’ve imagined. It’s the reason why we exist and it’s something that hasn’t changed since 1907.