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Thank YOU for making this year’s WM Thanksgiving Superfeast a huge success!
| Listed below are several organizations in need of volunteers on Thanksgiving Day.
Keep up the heart work! |
 Houston, Texas:
Preparations are well underway for the 27th Annual Waste Management Superfeast to be held Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24, 2011 outside on the grounds of Houston City Hall, Tranquility Park and Walker Street. Houston City Hall is located at 900 Smith between 400/500 Walker and 400/500 McKinney, Houston, Texas 77002.
At this years’ Waste Management Superfeast, we are expecting 18,000 to 21,000 Thanksgiving dinner guests. Everyone is welcome. Thanksgiving dinner will be served from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and the time will be extended if needed. Each guest is welcome to go through the serving lines as many times as he or she would like, no questions asked.
Clothing/Blanket Drive:
Please drop off gently used winter clothes and blankets at 1001 Fannin, Houston, TX 77002 from 8:00-5:00 p.m. in the tunnel location.Waste Management will kick-off their 17 Annual WM Blanket and Clothing Drive. The public is invited to drop-off blankets and good quality used clothing at Waste Management’s Headquarters located at 1001 Fannin at Lamar, in First City Tower at the ground floor lobby. All blankets and clothing will be distributed to the homeless and less fortunate attending the Superfeast on Thanksgiving Day.
 In Memory of Tammy Bohon: 1952 - 2011
For over 20 years, Tammy was the Chairman and Event Organizer for the Thanksgiving Houston Superfeast. Tammy passed away quietly on Friday, June 24, 2011 after a battle with cancer. Tammy’s enthusiasm, warm smile and giving heart will be greatly missed.
Sponsorship Opportunities
For a list of sponsorship opportunities, click here or please contact Shana Sonnier at Shana_sonnier@yahoo.com.
We welcome you to inquire about sponsorship opportunities and join us in hosting the 2011 Thanksgiving Superfeast as a corporate sponsor.
Event Organizer: Shana Sonnier
Waste Management Organizer: Theresa Sauls
More volunteer efforts on Thanksgiving Day
Volunteer Houston
3015 Richmond, Suite 100 (77098)
Or register online at: http://www.volunteerhouston.org
Volunteer Houston's Holiday Project organizes visitations to institutional shut-ins in connection with selected holidays throughout the year.
Sheltering Arms
3838 Aberdeen Way (77025)
To register or to volunteer online, visit: http://turkeytrot.shelteringarms.org/
For questions or further information, call Susie Dunn (713) 685-6518
Or e-mail: sdunn@shelteringarms.org
Thanksgiving morning -"19th Annual TXU Energy Turkey Trot "-- a 10K, 5K, and Kids Run event benefiting Sheltering Arms.
Volunteers will be needed to help with set-up, registration, water stations, course monitoring, etc. Volunteers report for duty as early as 6 a.m. Minimum age for volunteers = 15 (no minimum if accompanied by adult).
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston
3217 Montrose Boulevard (77006)
Call: Rina Chandarana John
713-533-4948
e-mail: RCJohn@imgh.org
The 22nd Annual Houston Meals for the Elderly (HoME) Program delivers traditional Thanksgiving meals on Thanksgiving Day (11/24/11) to seniors who receive Meals on Wheels.
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