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Dear Friends: 

 

The SEARCH mailer you recently received reminds us about the daily rituals we take for granted: washing the dishes, folding laundry and cooking dinner. The holiday season is a time when we take our holiday mail for granted as well. We check our mail boxes to see who of our friends and family are sending us holiday greetings. At SEARCH, our clients do not enjoy that luxury.

 

SEARCH volunteer and recent recipient of the Houston Texans' Community Quarterback Award for outstanding volunteer service, Jerry Cohn, ensures that our clients receive their personal mail, including holiday cards, magazines and gifts, as well as their critical documents like their disability checks and identification. Jerry is just one of our many volunteers whose outstanding commitment makes this season special.

 

 Thao Costis

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President/CEO

 

Letters, Letters, Letters - A Word About SEARCH's Mailman
Jerry Cohn, SEARCH Volunteer
Nominated by: Layla Becker, Engagement Services Program Manager
2505 Fannin is more than a building at the corner of McGowen and San Jacinto. It's the mailing address for thousands of SEARCH clients past and present. Each week, SEARCH receives around 3,000 pieces of mail for our clients. Organizing this quantity of mail requires the handiwork of a professional. Organizing this quantity of mail, especially documents like Social Security or Disability benefits, a Texas driver's license or even a holiday letter from a family member is a critical service to our clients.Read more 

If you are interested in finding out how you can volunteer your time, please click here.
SEARCH Homeless Services Tribute Cards
New for the holidays and year round!  
Holiday Tribute Cards

This holiday season, honor those you care about by making a Tribute Gift to SEARCH Homeless Services.

For each contribution ($10/each card minimum), we will send a holiday greeting card on your behalf to a friend, favorite teacher, colleague or family member.

 

Tribute Cards SampleCards are sent year round!

Contact us for any occasion!

Order yours now!

Click here to complete the electronic order form.

Or, you may place your order by phone, 713.276.3065; or email your list to:[email protected]

 

Kind Mike, My Life on the Street
Kind Mike - My Life on the Street book cover

Michael O'Connor, former SEARCH client, recently released "Kind Mike, My Life on the Street"
Here's an excerpt from Mike's book.

"Just then, in pulled Stewart and Julie in the white SEARCH van. Bringing me instantly back to the present time."Sorry we are a little late today," Stewart yelled as he and Julie jumped out of their van. Stewart proudly announces,"We have a surprise for you today, we have hot barbeque roast beef sandwiches, chips and Snapple for lunch! We also brought you each a blanket, you know it won't be long now and you will be needing it." We thanked them and they left."

$1.00 from each "Kind Mike" book purchased at retail from Amazon.com will go to SEARCH Homeless Services. Purchase book here.
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Volunteer in the SEARCH kitchen preparing and serving meals! 

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Tip of the Week
Always smile and make eye contact when you come across an individual who is homeless. This small gesture of encouragement reinforces value, self-worth and dignity. You too can help SEARCH strive to foster these qualities in our clients.

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Upcoming Features & Events
Chevron Marathon - Run for a Reason
January 15, 2012

Kind Mike - My Life on the Streets
More of "Kind Mike" My Life on the Street
 

Annual SEARCH Luncheon!

March 1, 2012 at the Hilton Americas

 

For more information click here.

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