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The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast

The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast

著者： Paul Cannon
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Want to find a Houston-area place to volunteer that is right for you? Listen along as your host Paul H. Cannon interviews local Houston-area mission leaders and participants about their mission and how you can be a part of something bigger right here in Houston, Texas.

When Paul H. Cannon was in his late 20s, He was the missions coordinator for a bible study class of 165 people at Second Baptist Westway Campus in Houston. One of the challenges he ran across was finding local mission projects for the class to participate in. "If only there was a website where you could go and learn about a large group of opportunities at once," Paul thought.

It was from this idea that Meet Houston Missions was born. As a partner and the marketing manager for Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Injury & Accident Lawyers, Paul now had the means to create what he was missing. It started out as a simple series of Zoom videos and has not evolved into a weekly podcast.

If you are in the Greater Houston Area and a Mission looking for volunteers, I want to talk to you! If you are someone in the GHA who needs volunteer hours for a school group, or church group project, or you just want to be a part of something bigger, this show is for you.

Follow our podcast and visit: https://www.simmonsandfletcher.com/meet-houston-missions/ to learn about the opportunities that are literally surrounding you!

Meet Houston Missions guests do not have to be affiliated with any group or religion. If your organization is boot-on-the-ground helping people in our area, email Paul at pcannon@simmonsandfletcher.com for guest opportunities.

Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Injury & Accident Lawyers is a personal injury law firm based in Houston, Texas. Learn more about the firm at: https://www.simmonsandfletcher.com. It has been serving the Houston community since 1979.

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  • Meet Houston Missions: Autism Meets Faith

    Meet Houston Missions: Autism Meets Faith
    2026/07/08
    On Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, your host, Paul Cannon, talks with Holly Odogwu, the Co-Founder and CEO of Autism Meets Faith. Autism Meets Faith was founded in 2021 when Holly’s daughter was diagnosed with autism at only four years old. After the diagnosis, Holly became aware of four key barriers for children on the autism spectrum and the families raising them: isolation, rejection from faith communities, unaffordable therapy, and nowhere to turn that was sensory-friendly. Resolving these barriers became the purpose of Autism Meets Faith. The mission proudly serves the Greater Houston area and operates across four counties: Houston, Montgomery, Liberty, and Chambers Counties. Autism Meets Faith provides programs, including Explorers’ Club and Family Fun Days, that allow children with autism to engage in creative, sensory-friendly activities that are informative while still allowing them to be kids. Additionally, the mission offers programs aimed at the families of children on the autism spectrum that allow them to learn about the condition, equip them with practical tools and resources, and provide an encouraging support system. Autism Meets Faith aims to enhance the lives of children on the autism spectrum and the families raising them through creative programs, community partnerships, and meaningful support that meets families where they are. Autism Meets Faith ProgramsFor children who have been diagnosed with autism and the families that raise and support them, finding a community that understands what they are going through can be difficult. Many families face difficulty finding sensory-friendly activities, programs, and support systems, which often prevent children on the autism spectrum from being able to explore, create, and feel as if they belong. When children and families need somewhere to turn that understands their situation and can offer ways to help, Autism Meets Faith is there with free programs for families. Two of the main programs the mission offers, Explorers’ Club and Family Fun Days, are centered on the children. The Explorers’ Club program is a pop-up program across the Greater Houston area that holds weekly sessions where children can learn, socialize, explore, and be themselves while families build a community together. The program combines play-based learning, social skills development, sensory exploration, community playdates, virtual learning opportunities, and family engagement so kids can learn and grow while having fun. Additionally, the Family Fun Days program is a once-a-month program where children on the autism spectrum can play with other kids just like them, and parents can connect with other parents going through the same situation. The program is held at ABA clinics around Houston, where families can gather for sensory-friendly celebrations, games, and community building. Other programs that Autism Meets Faith provides are more focused on providing resources for the parents and families of children diagnosed with autism. One of the services the mission offers for parents is Parent and Caregiver Workshops, which are educational workshops featuring professionals and experienced advocates from the autism community. These workshops teach families about autism and equip them with practical tools, resources, and encouragement as they navigate life with a child on the spectrum. Additionally, Autism Meets Faith knows that caring for a child on the autism spectrum can be rewarding but also challenging, so they offer a Mom's Time-Out program. The program gives mothers and caretakers an opportunity to relax, recharge, and bond with a supportive community that knows exactly what they are going through. Other Ways to HelpIf you want to help Autism Meets Faith but cannot volunteer, there are other ways to help. One way you can help is by attending the organization’s fundraising events. One upcoming event for the mission is Bridge 2026, held on November 7, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Baytown-Houston location. Bridge is a one-day summit that brings awareness to communities about autism and provides resources and support for families with children on the autism spectrum. The event allows attendees to build meaningful relationships with experts, providers, and other families while learning about practical strategies and insights that parents can begin using immediately. Contact and Info The website address is autismmeetsfaith.org. On the site, you can find more information about the organization’s mission, upcoming events, and ways to donate or get involved. You can call the organization at (832) 224-1147 or email them at admin@autismmeetsfaith.org. Autism Meets Faith is a 501©(3) non-profit organization. All donations made are tax-deductible as per the IRS guidelines.Meet Houston Missions and the Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Paul H. Cannon is a partner in ...
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  • Meet Houston Missions - Freedon Church Alliance

    Meet Houston Missions - Freedon Church Alliance
    2026/04/30

    On Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, your host, Paul Cannon, talks with Christa Freyhof, the Executive Director of Freedom Church Alliance. Freedom Church Alliance was founded in 2013 to guide churches in the battle against human trafficking as they pray, give, and volunteer with frontline, gospel-centered ministries. The mission has over 35 churches across Houston in The Alliance that focus on human trafficking awareness outreach, anti-trafficking efforts, and providing immediate needs for escaped trafficking victims. The mission also provides educational resources and offers support to trafficking survivors.

    The Fight for Freedom Book

    Freedom Church Alliance offers The Fight for Freedom book, a comprehensive and interactive justice discipleship tool that educates people about trafficking and guides them from awareness to action. The Fight for Freedom book can be purchased on the Freedom Church Alliance website for $40.

    Unified Collaboration Services

    Freedom Church Alliance collaborates with churches around Houston and other trusted partners to combat human trafficking, starting at the point of raising awareness, all the way to the frontlines. Through these collaborations, the mission is able to provide various services to help those who are looking to escape or have already escaped human trafficking. One service Freedom Church Alliance is able to provide through collaboration is digital outreach. The digital outreach service operates as a secure digital platform where survivors can gain access to trained volunteers offering hope, prayer, and connections to vital resources. Another service the Alliance collaboration provides is the GoBag Project. The GoBag project is a Houston-based initiative where volunteers help provide and pack respite care items into GoBags that are then distributed to survivors through local anti-trafficking organizations and law enforcement.

    Volunteer Opportunities

    With only 1 full-time staff member and a handful of part-time staff members, Freedom Church Alliance heavily relies on volunteers to ensure that trafficking awareness continues to spread and that survivors are provided with the tools necessary to move forward. As a volunteer, you may be able to help create and package GoBags, which are filled with items like clothing, toiletries, and food, and provided to survivors who have recently escaped trafficking. As a volunteer working with the digital outreach program, you will use the secure platform to text potential trafficking victims and offer support services.

    Contact and Info

    The website address is https://freedomchurchalliance.org. On the site, you can find more information about the mission, how to donate, and how to sign up for volunteer opportunities.

    You are also welcome to call them at (346) 646-4489, email them at info@freedomchurchalliance.org, or message them through the Contact Us page on the website.

    Freedom Church Alliance is a 501©(3) non-profit organization. All donations made are tax-deductible as per the IRS guidelines.

    Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Paul H. Cannon is a partner in the firm.

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  • Meet Houston Missions: Young and Old United (Compassion)

    Meet Houston Missions: Young and Old United (Compassion)
    2026/04/23

    On Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, your host, Paul Cannon, talks with Jiya Joshi, the Founder and Executive Director of Young and Old United (YOU). Young and Old United was founded after Jiya’s grandmother passed away in 2024, leaving an emotional void in her life. To fill that void, Jiya began volunteering weekly at a memory care facility and quickly found her calling. Inspired by her volunteer experiences, Jiya launched Young and Old United. Young and Old United is a youth-led senior-support nonprofit that aims to create lifelong bonds between youth and seniors, engaging people across generations.

    Young and Old United Partnering Program

    Young and Old United’s mission is to connect young citizens with senior citizens around Texas. To do this, the mission has partnered with several senior living facilities, hospice organizations, Meals on Wheels, and other missions dedicated to senior care.

    Additional Services

    As part of its senior care initiative, Young and Old United creates cheer packages that are delivered to seniors every four months. Each care package contains essential hygiene products, like soap, shampoo, and toothpaste, as well as recreational items to ensure that every senior feels supported, valued, and surrounded by kindness.

    Another service the organization provides is the Pamper Project. The Pamper Project is an initiative where youth volunteers give seniors a full makeover. Volunteers go to the senior care facility to do the seniors’ makeup, hair, and nails, creating moments of joy and confidence. This program helps the seniors feel rejuvenated, valued, and like the best version of themselves.

    Volunteer Opportunities

    As a volunteer, you can sign up to help put together cheer packages for the seniors or help with the organization’s fundraising bake sales. Additionally, you can volunteer to connect with a senior in your area. If you want to volunteer for one-on-one sessions with a senior, it is a four-month, bi-weekly commitment. As a volunteer working with the seniors, you may help them make crafts, take them to do fun events like bowling, or just spend time talking with them at the care facility.

    Ambassador Program

    The ambassador program allows students to start their own Young and Old United chapter in their hometown so that seniors across the nation receive the attention and care that they deserve.

    Other Ways to Help

    If you want to help Young and Old United but are unable to volunteer, you can visit the website and donate to the cause. At the top of the Young and Old United website, click on “Donate,” select the method you would prefer to donate through, then enter the amount you would like to donate. Your donation allows the organization to send cheer packages to seniors and take them to do fun activities.

    Contact and Info

    The website address is https://youngandoldunited.org. On the site, you can find more information about the mission, upcoming events, how to donate, and how to sign up for volunteer opportunities.

    Young and Old United is a 501©(3) non-profit organization. All donations made are tax-deductible as per the IRS guidelines.

    Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Injury & Accident Lawyers. Paul H. Cannon is a partner in the firm.

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    14 分
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