Habitat for Humanity

The Bryan/College Station TX Habitat for Humanity  is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization. Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with the members of the community and families in need, to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. These houses are then sold to those in need at no profit and with no interest charged.

Faith Home

Faith Home (Austin, TX) Mission Statement:

"FAITH HOME will strive to accomplish the following:

* To provide a home and a program that will address the continuum of needs of babies and children who are affected by HIV/AIDS and who need child care;
* To do this in such a way as will enable these babies and children to live and function in a normal environment, within an atmosphere of love, nurturance, and development encouragement; and
* To provide skilled nursing and home health care in order to enhance wellness and to maximize the amount of time the babies and children can be 'at Home'."

La Leche League International

The La Leche League International mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.

 

Sarah's House

A maternity home in Austin, Texas

Breath of Life Ministries describes Sarah's House:

Ministry Purpose...
Sarah's House is a Christian program for expectant, single mothers. Our home houses adult women (18 years & over) and provides shelter, love and encouragement for women who are in need of an alternative.

Programs...
Our programs are designed to establish and promote a sense of responsibility in the women.  They include weekly counseling with a Christian counselor; classes on nutrition, birthing, financial management, adoption, home safety, single parenting, infant care, cooking and many other vital lifecare topics.  All classes are taught by a combination of lay volunteers and professionals.  Volunteers are also one-on-one support partners, friends and "encouragers" during this difficult time for the women. Each woman must follow established guidelines with regard to working, attending school and church, personal counseling and household chores. Most importantly, we are seeking to show these women the love of Jesus Christ through our love for and acceptance of them.

 

Operation Christmas Child

A program of Samaritan's Purse

Operation Christmas Child sends a message of hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and Christian literature. This program provides an opportunity for individuals of all ages to be involved in a simple, hands-on missions project that reaches out to suffering children while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas– Jesus Christ, God's greatest gift.

 

Mother's Milk Bank at Austin

The Mother's Milk Bank accepts donations of surplus milk from healthy breastfeeding women, pasteurizes the milk and dispenses it by prescription to premature and sick babies, primarily those in the hospital.

 

Welcome Home Africa
MommyJackie's Kids in Uganda

From their website:

One of the goals of Welcome Home is to help heal broken families by encouraging continuing loving contact between the children and their families (those that have families). Because of circumstances, lack of knowledge of baby care or large families, many parents cannot care for their infant children until they are a bit older. Without the assistance of Welcome Home these children could die or live in extremely dangerous situations. Welcome Home Africa Ministries is a charitable organization that is supported by individuals and churches throughout the world who care about God's sick, suffering, and homeless children.  Won't you help and become His hands extended?