Mission Centers of Houston

Overview

Mission Centers of Houston is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing physical and spiritual support to individuals living in Houston's inner city. The organization operates under the principles of Christian service, aiming to address the needs of diverse communities through various programs and services.

Programs

• Food Assistance: Mission Centers of Houston runs client-choice food pantries and emergency food assistance programs, serving over 30,000 people annually at no cost.
• Homeless Ministry: The organization supports homeless individuals by offering tangible expressions of God’s love, providing them with a supportive environment.
• Senior Adult Programs: Offers holistic, Christ-centered support to senior adults in disadvantaged neighborhoods, focusing on physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Children's Ministry: Provides a safe environment to empower children with dignity and hope, fostering a community centered on Christian values.
• Youth Ministry: Focuses on middle and high school students, encouraging them to live out their Christian faith in their daily lives.
• Missionary Internships: Known as the Global Footprint program, this internship allows young individuals to serve in inner-city missions.
• Christmas Store: An annual event for families involved in their weekly programs.
• Disaster Recovery: Collaborates with various organizations to provide disaster relief and recovery services.
• Youth Scholarship Fund: Offers scholarships to young adults seeking secondary education.

Governance and Finance

The organization is governed by a board of directors, which includes Andrew Armour, Marc Schwartz, Pat Pollan, Andy Armstrong, Perry Harrell, Jeremy Scott, Linda Turner, Daniel Crowther, Steve Hall, John Prince, Randy Limbacher, and Jeff Chadwick, who serves as the Executive Director. According to recent financial filings, Mission Centers of Houston primarily relies on contributions for its revenue, with significant donations received annually[1][3].

Mission Centers of Houston has earned a 2/4-star rating on Charity Navigator[5]. The organization is committed to transparency and accountability, reporting its financial activities through annual tax filings.

Impact

Mission Centers of Houston plays a crucial role in addressing the socio-economic challenges faced by Houston's inner-city communities. Through its diverse range of programs and services, the organization strives to demonstrate the love, mercy, and grace of Jesus Christ in action.

[1] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/741744007 [2] https://missioncenters.org/our-programs/ [3] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/74-1744007 [4] https://missioncenters.org [5] https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/741744007