February 2010
30/01/10 12:25
Awareness and Fundraising Projects for Friends For Life
Fill out our contact form to find out how you can participate at home or with your friends, donate supplies, and volunteer at our market days.
What's Happening this week:
Friday workshop, Feb 5: Sew Crafty any time between 2p-5p:
Need Volunteers ages 6 and up
Finishing up dog bandanas by sewing loop for collars
Finishing up catalog for Friends for Life retail area
What's Happening this month:
Sunday Market, Feb 21st: Green Market at Discovery Green noon-4p
Need Volunteers ages 6 and up, Need 1 or 2 Adult volunteers (for any or all of the time)
Help out with selling bandanas and taking orders for custom designs
Circulating information about Friends For Life
WEAR YOUR itscool2care.org t-shirts (email me if you need a t-shirt for your volunteer shift)
Ongoing opportunities:
Weekly Workshops Fridays 2-4:30p
Sew Crafty 329-B West 19th Street
see below for activities
Monthly Green Markets
Market Sundays, we're there 3rd Sunday of the month typically.
noon-4p at Discovery Green
Fill out our contact form to find out how you can participate at home or with your friends, donate supplies, and volunteer at our market days.
What's Happening this week:
Friday workshop, Feb 5: Sew Crafty any time between 2p-5p:
Need Volunteers ages 6 and up
Finishing up dog bandanas by sewing loop for collars
Finishing up catalog for Friends for Life retail area
What's Happening this month:
Sunday Market, Feb 21st: Green Market at Discovery Green noon-4p
Need Volunteers ages 6 and up, Need 1 or 2 Adult volunteers (for any or all of the time)
Help out with selling bandanas and taking orders for custom designs
Circulating information about Friends For Life
WEAR YOUR itscool2care.org t-shirts (email me if you need a t-shirt for your volunteer shift)
Ongoing opportunities:
Weekly Workshops Fridays 2-4:30p
Sew Crafty 329-B West 19th Street
see below for activities
Monthly Green Markets
Market Sundays, we're there 3rd Sunday of the month typically.
noon-4p at Discovery Green
January 2010
14/01/10 16:08
itscool2care this week’s opportunities:
What's Happening this week:
Friday workshop, Jan 15th: Sew Crafty any time between 2p-5p:
Need Volunteers ages 6 and up
Finishing up dog bandanas by sewing loop for collars
Finishing up catalog for Friends for Life retail area
Sunday Market, Jan 17th: Green Market at Discovery Green noon-4p
Need Volunteers ages 6 and up, Need 1 or 2 Adult volunteers (for any or all of the time)
Help out with selling bandanas and taking orders for custom designs
Circulating information about Friends For Life
WEAR YOUR itscool2care.org t-shirts (email me if you need a t-shirt for your volunteer shift)
Wednesday, Jan 20th: Green Living Night at Harvard Elementary (810 Harvard) 6:30p-8p
Need Volunteers ages 6 and up, Need 1 or 2 Adult volunteers (for any or all of the time)
We will be distributing our information about recycled crafts (from this summer's projects for the Arboretum) AND distributing information about Trees For Houston. They have cartons for seed starters, information and some coloring books for the youngest students, as wells as brochures and flyers.
We have 2 tables to do these two tasks from - need as many volunteers as possible
WEAR YOUR itscool2care.org t-shirts (email me if you need a t-shirt for your volunteer shift)
Weekly Workshops Fridays 2-4:30p
Sew Crafty 329-B West 19th Street
see below for activities
Monthly Green Markets
Market Sundays, we're there 3rd Sunday of the month typically.
noon-4p at Discovery Green
What's Happening this week:
Friday workshop, Jan 15th: Sew Crafty any time between 2p-5p:
Need Volunteers ages 6 and up
Finishing up dog bandanas by sewing loop for collars
Finishing up catalog for Friends for Life retail area
Sunday Market, Jan 17th: Green Market at Discovery Green noon-4p
Need Volunteers ages 6 and up, Need 1 or 2 Adult volunteers (for any or all of the time)
Help out with selling bandanas and taking orders for custom designs
Circulating information about Friends For Life
WEAR YOUR itscool2care.org t-shirts (email me if you need a t-shirt for your volunteer shift)
Wednesday, Jan 20th: Green Living Night at Harvard Elementary (810 Harvard) 6:30p-8p
Need Volunteers ages 6 and up, Need 1 or 2 Adult volunteers (for any or all of the time)
We will be distributing our information about recycled crafts (from this summer's projects for the Arboretum) AND distributing information about Trees For Houston. They have cartons for seed starters, information and some coloring books for the youngest students, as wells as brochures and flyers.
We have 2 tables to do these two tasks from - need as many volunteers as possible
WEAR YOUR itscool2care.org t-shirts (email me if you need a t-shirt for your volunteer shift)
Weekly Workshops Fridays 2-4:30p
Sew Crafty 329-B West 19th Street
see below for activities
Monthly Green Markets
Market Sundays, we're there 3rd Sunday of the month typically.
noon-4p at Discovery Green
Happy Hour Dec 15
07/12/09 09:53
hosted by Kaboom Books 3116 Houston Ave. We will be celebrating our 2009 accomplishments, introducing the Board of Directors and raising the funds necessary to file with the IRS to become a 501c3 non-profit organization.
Join us!
Click HERE for more information
Join us!
Click HERE for more information
Nov 17 News and Events
17/11/09 19:47
Nov. 20 2-5p Friday Workshop create crafts and plan events to support Friends For Life. Elementary, Middle, and High School students are working on various projects to support fundraising and adoption awareness for Friends For Life Animal Rescue and Adoption Centers.
Visit our website to see a list of projects with links to tutorials if you'd like to make the crafts on your own- just check out the information on the right hand sidebar.
Nov. 21 - 2:30-5p Volunteer on our team helping kids with a food/culture art project at the Food For Thought event at Discovery Green. The event features The Houston Grand Opera with two free performances with kids and family, and Recipe For Success. Email brookeic2c@gmail.com to join our team for this wonderful event.
Now thru Dec. 5 Gather donations for Friends For Life's Project W.A.R.M.
Project WARM (We Are Responsible for More) will provide insulated shelters and food to homeless and feral cats and bring blankets, coats, etc. to people in need to different areas of Houston.
Download the one page flyer
Download the multi-page information flyer
Dec. 13 - 12-4p Volunteer or shop at our Green Market booth at Discovery Green. Students sell their crafts and distribute information about our current non-profit partner, Friends For Life.
Visit our website to see a list of projects with links to tutorials if you'd like to make the crafts on your own- just check out the information on the right hand sidebar.
Nov. 21 - 2:30-5p Volunteer on our team helping kids with a food/culture art project at the Food For Thought event at Discovery Green. The event features The Houston Grand Opera with two free performances with kids and family, and Recipe For Success. Email brookeic2c@gmail.com to join our team for this wonderful event.
Now thru Dec. 5 Gather donations for Friends For Life's Project W.A.R.M.
Project WARM (We Are Responsible for More) will provide insulated shelters and food to homeless and feral cats and bring blankets, coats, etc. to people in need to different areas of Houston.
Download the one page flyer
Download the multi-page information flyer
Dec. 13 - 12-4p Volunteer or shop at our Green Market booth at Discovery Green. Students sell their crafts and distribute information about our current non-profit partner, Friends For Life.
Weekly Workshops and Monthly Markets
17/09/09 21:34
We create awareness and craft projects* for non-profit organizations. We present our projects and sell our crafts at Discovery Green's Sunday Markets. We are currently supporting The Houston Arboretum and starting projects for Friends For Life Animal Shelter. You can join us at any time and attend every week or every other week, as space allows.
*All projects are designed and managed by young volunteers ages 6 and up.
WORKSHOPS
Next Workshop - Friday, September 25 at Sew Crafty
321B W. 19th Street Houston, TX 77008
2:00p-3:30p Middle School Students
3:00p-4:00p Elementary School Students
(Every Friday except 10/23, 11/27, 12/18, 12/25, and 1/1)
Please fill out our contact form and let us know when you plan to attend.
MARKETS
Next Market - Sunday, September 27 noon-4p Central City Co-Op at Discovery Green
Across from the George R. Brown Convention Center downtown
(We attend one Sunday per Month)
This month, we have crafts to sell and instruction sheets to show others how to make recycled crafts. Visit the booth or email us to sign up for a volunteer shift. Proceeds benefit the Houston Arboretum.
*All projects are designed and managed by young volunteers ages 6 and up.
WORKSHOPS
Next Workshop - Friday, September 25 at Sew Crafty
321B W. 19th Street Houston, TX 77008
2:00p-3:30p Middle School Students
3:00p-4:00p Elementary School Students
(Every Friday except 10/23, 11/27, 12/18, 12/25, and 1/1)
Please fill out our contact form and let us know when you plan to attend.
MARKETS
Next Market - Sunday, September 27 noon-4p Central City Co-Op at Discovery Green
Across from the George R. Brown Convention Center downtown
(We attend one Sunday per Month)
This month, we have crafts to sell and instruction sheets to show others how to make recycled crafts. Visit the booth or email us to sign up for a volunteer shift. Proceeds benefit the Houston Arboretum.
Fall Groups Forming
31/08/09 11:24
September-December FALL SESSION supporting Friends For Life Animal Adoption
NOW!
Groups are forming now. Weekly or Bi-monthly workshops are being scheduled based on participant’s schedules.
Email us and tell us what part of town you live in and what days of the week would work best for you.
Want to work with a group you are already involved in? We can talk to your scout troop or school group if you’d like to participate in our project with the existing group.
Email and tell us how we can best help you make a difference. itscool2care@yahoo.com
Click HERE for more information about our services and programs
NOW!
Groups are forming now. Weekly or Bi-monthly workshops are being scheduled based on participant’s schedules.
Email us and tell us what part of town you live in and what days of the week would work best for you.
Want to work with a group you are already involved in? We can talk to your scout troop or school group if you’d like to participate in our project with the existing group.
Email and tell us how we can best help you make a difference. itscool2care@yahoo.com
Click HERE for more information about our services and programs
Houston Arboretum Session Schedule
10/07/09 18:02
June-September SUMMER SESSION supporting The Houston Arboretum
Session Schedule
Noon-2p Mondays thru August Craft Workshop and “How-to” Instruction Sheets
Discovery Green Market Booth noon-4p, June 28, July 19, September 27
Fill out the contact form if you’d like to jump in and help us!
Session Schedule
Noon-2p Mondays thru August Craft Workshop and “How-to” Instruction Sheets
Discovery Green Market Booth noon-4p, June 28, July 19, September 27
Fill out the contact form if you’d like to jump in and help us!
Summer Session starts June 20
03/06/09 10:53
Kick-off Meeting Saturday, June 20 1p-3p at the Arboretum
Reply to brookeic2c@gmail.com to RSVP
Meeting Schedule
1p-1:20p the Arboretum teaches us about their mission, goals and what they need help with.
1:20- 1:45 small groups brainstorm project ideas, evaluate costs and benefits
1:45-2p each group elects one project to focus on
2-2:30p groups determine the tasks, assign responsibility and develop a schedule for the project. Adult support leaders and weekly meetings schedule/location (if needed) are identified. Groups share contact information. Each group member identifies their next step and its completion date.
2:30-2:45p Each group selects a shift to present their project to the public at itscool2care's booth at Discovery Green.
Opportunities:
Kids ages 5 and up can participate. Kids under 8 will buddy with their parents.
*Volunteers 16 and up are needed to facilitate the meeting.
*Volunteers 18 and up are needed to provide project support (via internet or leading craft projects- meeting once per week with groups- as needed)
*Volunteers 16 and up are needed to assist the groups with working the market booth-June 28, July 19, Sept 20 noon-4p at Discovery Green)
*Volunteer Training can be done via email before the event, or you can join me at Antidote, 725 Studewood on Thursdays at 11a or 6p for training discussions.
If you'd like to participate or volunteer, please reply to brookeic2c@gmail.com to rsvp and discuss how we can best match your schedule and interest.
Reply to brookeic2c@gmail.com to RSVP
Meeting Schedule
1p-1:20p the Arboretum teaches us about their mission, goals and what they need help with.
1:20- 1:45 small groups brainstorm project ideas, evaluate costs and benefits
1:45-2p each group elects one project to focus on
2-2:30p groups determine the tasks, assign responsibility and develop a schedule for the project. Adult support leaders and weekly meetings schedule/location (if needed) are identified. Groups share contact information. Each group member identifies their next step and its completion date.
2:30-2:45p Each group selects a shift to present their project to the public at itscool2care's booth at Discovery Green.
Opportunities:
Kids ages 5 and up can participate. Kids under 8 will buddy with their parents.
*Volunteers 16 and up are needed to facilitate the meeting.
*Volunteers 18 and up are needed to provide project support (via internet or leading craft projects- meeting once per week with groups- as needed)
*Volunteers 16 and up are needed to assist the groups with working the market booth-June 28, July 19, Sept 20 noon-4p at Discovery Green)
*Volunteer Training can be done via email before the event, or you can join me at Antidote, 725 Studewood on Thursdays at 11a or 6p for training discussions.
If you'd like to participate or volunteer, please reply to brookeic2c@gmail.com to rsvp and discuss how we can best match your schedule and interest.
Discovery Green Market
11/05/09 18:00
Sunday, May 17 noon-4p
Discovery Green, Downtown Houston
Just west of the George R. Brown Convention Center
This Month A Junior Girl Scout Troop from Spring Branch
works toward their Bronze Award by
making crafts to sell to support Friends For Life No Kill Animal Rescue and Adoption.
Discovery Green, Downtown Houston
Just west of the George R. Brown Convention Center
This Month A Junior Girl Scout Troop from Spring Branch
works toward their Bronze Award by
making crafts to sell to support Friends For Life No Kill Animal Rescue and Adoption.
Jr Apprentice Program
07/05/09 14:04
We support the
Jr Apprentice Program
Creating a Foundation for Future Entrepreneurs
Please visit their website and find out how you can participate.
http://www.jrapprenticeus.org
Here is their upcoming event schedule
Jr Apprentice US BizRadio Station Tour Jul 17, 2009 - Free
http://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=336428266
Jr Apprentice Kingwood Chiropractic Tour Jul 23, 2009 - Free
http://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=338417215
Jr Apprentice KRPC 2 News Station Tour Aug 06, 2009 - Free
http://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=336413221
Women Business Owners (WBO) announces their newest initiative: Jr Apprentice US Program. This educational apprentice program is for children 10-18 in age, within the United States that are interested in being business owners.
We are addressing the increasing loss of handed down training and skills from previous generations. Plumbing, carpentry, metal work, building, sewing, cooking, etc. Children are not being given the skills needed to become independent, empowered, educated, life leaders.
Jr Apprentice Program
Creating a Foundation for Future Entrepreneurs
Please visit their website and find out how you can participate.
http://www.jrapprenticeus.org
Here is their upcoming event schedule
Jr Apprentice US BizRadio Station Tour Jul 17, 2009 - Free
http://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=336428266
Jr Apprentice Kingwood Chiropractic Tour Jul 23, 2009 - Free
http://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=338417215
Jr Apprentice KRPC 2 News Station Tour Aug 06, 2009 - Free
http://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=336413221
Women Business Owners (WBO) announces their newest initiative: Jr Apprentice US Program. This educational apprentice program is for children 10-18 in age, within the United States that are interested in being business owners.
- We are creating opportunities for students 10 to 18 years of age to learn basic and advanced professional and life skills.
- We are forming alliances with local, national and global partners to better insure the quality of skills the students receive.
- We are giving our children the skills they need to provide a better future for themselves and for generations to come.
We are addressing the increasing loss of handed down training and skills from previous generations. Plumbing, carpentry, metal work, building, sewing, cooking, etc. Children are not being given the skills needed to become independent, empowered, educated, life leaders.
Spring playback
28/04/09 07:54
April 11, 2009 9a-6p
Thanks Dara, Edmundo, and Sarah for volunteering all day on Saturday! Thanks also to Daria, Gwen, Kalyn, Matt, and Kate and all the new recruits and supporters for stopping by!
Thanks to Reagan students for helping with the exhibits, event preparation and participation in Friends For Life’s opening of their new center in the Heights on April 4th!
Thanks to Lamar, Lanier, and Reagan Students for volunteering for Friends For Life at Discovery Green on 3/28/09!
March 30, 2009
4/3 Saturday noon-6p visit Friends For Life Animal Adoption and Compassion in Action Center at 246 W. 19th in the Houston Heights.
March 24, 2009
3/25-4/1 Volunteer hours available Friends For Life grand opening preparation.
click on the CONNECT tab and fill out the form for details.
New this week, March 21, 2009
3/23 thru 3/25 Volunteer hours available at Council on Alcohol and Drugs 8:30a-7:30p event preparation
3/26 from 8:30p-9:00p click on the CONNECT tab and fill out the form. I will send you the direct contact information to participate.
Would you like more non-profit organizations to develop youth volunteer programs?
We could use your help in our youth volunteer campaign. There is plenty you can
do, just click on the CONNECT tab and fill out the form to contact us.
New this week, March 12, 2009
Are you or someone you know under 18 and looking for volunteer opportunities?
We could use your help
3/22 from 5p-7p with Last Organic Outpost
3/29 Friends For Life’s booth at Discovery Green
4/4 Friends For Life’s Open House noon-6p
click on the CONNECT tab and fill out the form to contact us. Be sure to include the email address you want us to use to reach you. Write the volunteer event you want to participate in within the “message” area of the form.
New this week, March 7, 2009
Are you or someone you know under 18 and looking for volunteer opportunities?
Click on the documents and lists tab and check out the itscool2care and Friends for Life volunteer lists.
click here to check out itscool2care volunteer list
click here to check out Friends for Life volunteer list
New this week, February 22, 2009
Consultations for individuals and groups to find volunteer opportunities. Let’s meet to discuss what you are interested and what you like doing. I’ll help you find existing opportunities or help you get started or get around road blocks on your path the improving the community.
Click on the CONNECT tab and fill out the form - just state that you want to make an appointment and provide your email address and phone number, I’ll contact you to set up a meeting.
New this week, February 16, 2009
Fused plastic shopping tote - Do it yourself tutorial from Sew Crafty
And adoptfriends4life.org iron-on image for download and printing- campaign for animal adoption.
Visit our Downloads page, click here
New this week, February 8, 2009
13 year old, Kristen rocks the Discovery Green Market with $1 anime portraits and donates her proceeds to Friends for Life. Houston, we have another hero!
Would you like to figure out how your gifts and talents can benefit a cause you care about? Click here and fill out the form, we’ll help you get connected.
Would you like to see how other passionate and creative girls are being celebrated? Check out Smart Girls at the Party, click here.
Why did we start this program? Because at one point we’ve had the thoughts below, met a grade school activist, and met a couple of teens that refused to wait to change the world!
Download Kalyn and Angel’s interview on 90.1 kpft here.
Thanks Dara, Edmundo, and Sarah for volunteering all day on Saturday! Thanks also to Daria, Gwen, Kalyn, Matt, and Kate and all the new recruits and supporters for stopping by!
Thanks to Reagan students for helping with the exhibits, event preparation and participation in Friends For Life’s opening of their new center in the Heights on April 4th!
Thanks to Lamar, Lanier, and Reagan Students for volunteering for Friends For Life at Discovery Green on 3/28/09!
March 30, 2009
4/3 Saturday noon-6p visit Friends For Life Animal Adoption and Compassion in Action Center at 246 W. 19th in the Houston Heights.
March 24, 2009
3/25-4/1 Volunteer hours available Friends For Life grand opening preparation.
click on the CONNECT tab and fill out the form for details.
New this week, March 21, 2009
3/23 thru 3/25 Volunteer hours available at Council on Alcohol and Drugs 8:30a-7:30p event preparation
3/26 from 8:30p-9:00p click on the CONNECT tab and fill out the form. I will send you the direct contact information to participate.
Would you like more non-profit organizations to develop youth volunteer programs?
We could use your help in our youth volunteer campaign. There is plenty you can
do, just click on the CONNECT tab and fill out the form to contact us.
New this week, March 12, 2009
Are you or someone you know under 18 and looking for volunteer opportunities?
We could use your help
3/22 from 5p-7p with Last Organic Outpost
3/29 Friends For Life’s booth at Discovery Green
4/4 Friends For Life’s Open House noon-6p
click on the CONNECT tab and fill out the form to contact us. Be sure to include the email address you want us to use to reach you. Write the volunteer event you want to participate in within the “message” area of the form.
New this week, March 7, 2009
Are you or someone you know under 18 and looking for volunteer opportunities?
Click on the documents and lists tab and check out the itscool2care and Friends for Life volunteer lists.
click here to check out itscool2care volunteer list
click here to check out Friends for Life volunteer list
New this week, February 22, 2009
Consultations for individuals and groups to find volunteer opportunities. Let’s meet to discuss what you are interested and what you like doing. I’ll help you find existing opportunities or help you get started or get around road blocks on your path the improving the community.
Click on the CONNECT tab and fill out the form - just state that you want to make an appointment and provide your email address and phone number, I’ll contact you to set up a meeting.
New this week, February 16, 2009
Fused plastic shopping tote - Do it yourself tutorial from Sew Crafty
And adoptfriends4life.org iron-on image for download and printing- campaign for animal adoption.
Visit our Downloads page, click here
New this week, February 8, 2009
13 year old, Kristen rocks the Discovery Green Market with $1 anime portraits and donates her proceeds to Friends for Life. Houston, we have another hero!
Would you like to figure out how your gifts and talents can benefit a cause you care about? Click here and fill out the form, we’ll help you get connected.
Would you like to see how other passionate and creative girls are being celebrated? Check out Smart Girls at the Party, click here.
- itscool2care here’s what’s next
- monthly meetings (First Sat. each month at 1p) for young visionaries for project support and community connections- Next meeting March 7 at Friends for Life 246 W. 19th Street in the Houston Heights.
- collaboration with the Boys and Girls club Keystone Clubs and young professional mentors
- ENVI’s vegetarian cookbook sales
- more markets with young artist/activists
- a youth volunteer buddy program at Friends for Life.
Why did we start this program? Because at one point we’ve had the thoughts below, met a grade school activist, and met a couple of teens that refused to wait to change the world!
Download Kalyn and Angel’s interview on 90.1 kpft here.
Call for Volunteers -Earth Day Houston
06/04/09 23:12
Volunteers and young crafters needed for Earth Day Houston’s Celebration at Discovery Green
http://www.earthdayhouston.org/ Work and/or sell crafts at the Itscool2care booth, Saturday, April 11 from 9a-6p Contact Brooke Summers-Perry, itscool2care@yahoo.com, to volunteer.
Open House in the Heights
31/03/09 12:09
From Friends For Life’s website - www.nokill1.org
FRIENDS FOR LIFE HITS THE HEIGHTS!
A New Adoption and Compassion in Action Center Open House Saturday April 4th from noon-6pm
“Miracles: You do not have to look for them. They are there, 24-7, beaming like radio waves all around you. Put up the antenna, turn up the volume — snap... crackle... this just in: every person you talk to is a chance to change the world... “ – Hugh Elliot
Friends For Life has hit the Heights! We will be opening the newest Friends For Life No Kill Animal Adoption and Compassion in Action Center at 246 W. 19th Street. The 3000 square foot space will open for business April 4th!
Friends For Life has been incorporated for 6 years and a PetSmart Adoption Partner for more than 4 years now. We are happy to announce the 2008 creation of the Friends For Life Endowment and the opening of the adoption and Compassion in Action Center in 2009.
We have had numerous written commendations from PetSmart management for our professionalism, high standards of animal health, cleanliness, customer service and stringent adoption standards. We fully intend to bring that same spirit and practice of excellence to our new Center on W. 19th Street.
Our No Kill program has served thousands of animals so far and continues to grow!
19th Street is a thriving community in the Heights that is a collection of eclectic galleries, upscale eateries and wonderful retail shops. We are so honored to have a chance to be a part of this close-knit and caring neighborhood.
For those of you who are fans of our Adoption Center we currently occupy at Petsmart at 2902 S. Shepherd and W Alabama know that we love that Center, too! We’ve found over 800 animals homes from that very location!
We are not leaving Petsmart rather just adding yet another venue for Friends For Life. The PetSmart Adoption Center continues to be an extremely valuable part of the FFL equation. We will continue to make it a priority to remain a successful adoption partner with Petsmart.
The 19th Street Center will combine functionality with a fun, upbeat style. Eric and Brooke Summers-Perry have created gorgeous and unique architectural designs for the Center that are state-of-the-art and will produce a happy and healthy atmosphere for all of the animals, staff/volunteers, and the public who visit. What if a shelter was a joyful place? Let's see.
Our goal is to help make life an option for homeless animals and the people who want to help them. It is our intent to be helpful partners to the community in solving animal issues with compassion and creativity.
We are primarily a foster-based group and will not be able to take unscheduled drop offs at the center. But please contact us, stop by and let us explore the ways that we may help you address the animal issue you seek to resolve and get you the resources you need to move toward a result we can all feel good about. We are all in this together!
The Center will be an adoption space for both cats and dogs. We’ll house cats 24/7 in carefully designed environments and have a space for dogs to come on a day-board basis. No dogs will spend the night at the Center. There are intake and exam rooms. This is not a veterinary hospital nor will any surgery be performed onsite. All medical facilities will be used to care for program animals.
We are happy to have a meeting area that will be a home base for Compassion in Action programs that will help to implement outside the box ideas that members of the community have to improve the lives of animals and people.
We will also host seminars on interesting topics some animal related and some not.
The Center will be the headquarters of our partner organization, ItsCool2Care, a group that empowers kids to bring to life the good they want to do in the world not just for animal causes but in a multitude of other areas as well. This group is already making quite a name for itself in the Heights with extremely successful, unique community service projects and a fresh approach that actually engages kids in the process of designing the projects they’d like to see happen and then acts as a support framework to help make it happen!
Every first Saturday there will be an ic2c brainstorming session from 1-3pm in which young people are encouraged to participate in a guided brainstorming session about projects they would like to bring to life.
Friends For Life humane engagement/compassion in action programs have included presenting a series interactive programs to kids in schools ranging from elementary to high school and following up by offering a day of free spays/neuters to all takers by hiring the SNAP mobile unit to set up in the neighborhood. We look forward to including the Heights in these programs.
There will be a retail center in which we will sell original art and various Friends For Life unique product lines. Of course, the stock will be ever-changing and will proudly feature local artists and craftspeople.
If you have any questions, comments or ideas, please feel free to send an email or give us a call. 713.861.9500 or Nokill1@aol.com. We’d love to hear from you!
This is a fabulous opportunity for Friends For Life to move forward on our mission to make a continuing contribution to the Houston animal community generally and as well as to be a good neighbor to the wonderful neighborhood we join. It is an honor to be taking this new step together. We will make it a stunning success!
“Be the change you want to see in the world.” —Gandhi
FRIENDS FOR LIFE HITS THE HEIGHTS!
A New Adoption and Compassion in Action Center Open House Saturday April 4th from noon-6pm
“Miracles: You do not have to look for them. They are there, 24-7, beaming like radio waves all around you. Put up the antenna, turn up the volume — snap... crackle... this just in: every person you talk to is a chance to change the world... “ – Hugh Elliot
Friends For Life has hit the Heights! We will be opening the newest Friends For Life No Kill Animal Adoption and Compassion in Action Center at 246 W. 19th Street. The 3000 square foot space will open for business April 4th!
Friends For Life has been incorporated for 6 years and a PetSmart Adoption Partner for more than 4 years now. We are happy to announce the 2008 creation of the Friends For Life Endowment and the opening of the adoption and Compassion in Action Center in 2009.
We have had numerous written commendations from PetSmart management for our professionalism, high standards of animal health, cleanliness, customer service and stringent adoption standards. We fully intend to bring that same spirit and practice of excellence to our new Center on W. 19th Street.
Our No Kill program has served thousands of animals so far and continues to grow!
19th Street is a thriving community in the Heights that is a collection of eclectic galleries, upscale eateries and wonderful retail shops. We are so honored to have a chance to be a part of this close-knit and caring neighborhood.
For those of you who are fans of our Adoption Center we currently occupy at Petsmart at 2902 S. Shepherd and W Alabama know that we love that Center, too! We’ve found over 800 animals homes from that very location!
We are not leaving Petsmart rather just adding yet another venue for Friends For Life. The PetSmart Adoption Center continues to be an extremely valuable part of the FFL equation. We will continue to make it a priority to remain a successful adoption partner with Petsmart.
The 19th Street Center will combine functionality with a fun, upbeat style. Eric and Brooke Summers-Perry have created gorgeous and unique architectural designs for the Center that are state-of-the-art and will produce a happy and healthy atmosphere for all of the animals, staff/volunteers, and the public who visit. What if a shelter was a joyful place? Let's see.
Our goal is to help make life an option for homeless animals and the people who want to help them. It is our intent to be helpful partners to the community in solving animal issues with compassion and creativity.
We are primarily a foster-based group and will not be able to take unscheduled drop offs at the center. But please contact us, stop by and let us explore the ways that we may help you address the animal issue you seek to resolve and get you the resources you need to move toward a result we can all feel good about. We are all in this together!
The Center will be an adoption space for both cats and dogs. We’ll house cats 24/7 in carefully designed environments and have a space for dogs to come on a day-board basis. No dogs will spend the night at the Center. There are intake and exam rooms. This is not a veterinary hospital nor will any surgery be performed onsite. All medical facilities will be used to care for program animals.
We are happy to have a meeting area that will be a home base for Compassion in Action programs that will help to implement outside the box ideas that members of the community have to improve the lives of animals and people.
We will also host seminars on interesting topics some animal related and some not.
The Center will be the headquarters of our partner organization, ItsCool2Care, a group that empowers kids to bring to life the good they want to do in the world not just for animal causes but in a multitude of other areas as well. This group is already making quite a name for itself in the Heights with extremely successful, unique community service projects and a fresh approach that actually engages kids in the process of designing the projects they’d like to see happen and then acts as a support framework to help make it happen!
Every first Saturday there will be an ic2c brainstorming session from 1-3pm in which young people are encouraged to participate in a guided brainstorming session about projects they would like to bring to life.
Friends For Life humane engagement/compassion in action programs have included presenting a series interactive programs to kids in schools ranging from elementary to high school and following up by offering a day of free spays/neuters to all takers by hiring the SNAP mobile unit to set up in the neighborhood. We look forward to including the Heights in these programs.
There will be a retail center in which we will sell original art and various Friends For Life unique product lines. Of course, the stock will be ever-changing and will proudly feature local artists and craftspeople.
If you have any questions, comments or ideas, please feel free to send an email or give us a call. 713.861.9500 or Nokill1@aol.com. We’d love to hear from you!
This is a fabulous opportunity for Friends For Life to move forward on our mission to make a continuing contribution to the Houston animal community generally and as well as to be a good neighbor to the wonderful neighborhood we join. It is an honor to be taking this new step together. We will make it a stunning success!
“Be the change you want to see in the world.” —Gandhi
Upcoming Volunteering Opps
22/03/09 00:08
Opportunities and Openings
3/22 5p-7p Last Organic Outpost volunteering
3/23 3p-6p Youth Volunteer Program at Friends for Life
3/25 3p-6p Youth Volunteer Program at Friends for Life
3/29 noon-4p Friends for Life Discovery Green market Animal Sponsorship Program
4/3 noon-6p Friends for Life Grand Opening, 246 W.19th Street
Projects:
Displays for Friends for Life Openings
Vegetarian Cookbook for Envi
Youth Volunteer Campaign - help us create programs for your favorite organizations
For more information or to participate fill out the contact form and let me know which event or project you want to participate in.
3/22 5p-7p Last Organic Outpost volunteering
3/23 3p-6p Youth Volunteer Program at Friends for Life
3/25 3p-6p Youth Volunteer Program at Friends for Life
3/29 noon-4p Friends for Life Discovery Green market Animal Sponsorship Program
4/3 noon-6p Friends for Life Grand Opening, 246 W.19th Street
Projects:
Displays for Friends for Life Openings
Vegetarian Cookbook for Envi
Youth Volunteer Campaign - help us create programs for your favorite organizations
For more information or to participate fill out the contact form and let me know which event or project you want to participate in.
First Saturday Workshop
11/02/09 09:41
- The NEXT meeting is 7 March, 1p at Friends for Life, 246 W. 19th Street
- Young visionaries and volunteers meet to find volunteer opportunities, share experiences, get project support and community connections.
- This is when and where you can discuss your project ideas, get tools for project management, get direction for the next steps, connect with other kids to team up or find existing opportunities for volunteering for all ages.
- Got an idea you want to share before the meeting? Fill out the “Submit and Idea” form.
March at the Green Market
11/02/09 09:22
Sunday 3/8 From noon to 4pm at Discovery Green Market
Buy, Volunteer, Bring a Donation, or Thank a young crafter.
Whatever works for you, helps us support our community!
The GOODS:
Midtown Spirituality brings you goods from a sewing circle in Bolivia - 100% of sales return to the women that sew and support the school in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
Midtown Spirituality Center is a faith based community for the
“spiritual but not religious”.
Dara (age 10) sells her beautiful wood (repurposed) and turquoise bracelets. She shares her proceeds with Friends for Life.
Kristen (age 13) sells $1 anime portraits and shares her proceeds with Friends for Life.
Link (age 6) sells his sketches and paintings and shares his proceeds with Friends for Life. He made his first sale on 1/25/09 at Discovery Green and his painting with his quote “artwork is freedom” is still available!
I sell my Peace T with Jimi Hendrix quote, “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” and the Love is Greater than money t-shirt design. Proceeds fund itscool2care meetings and unsponsored youth projects.
Possible Vendors
Angel’s Sketches/Notecards
Kalyn’s Original Line of Upcycled Clothing, “Thrifty Stitchin’”
Want to be a vendor? Know a kid that is crafty and compassionate?
Click on the Contact Us and send me a note!
Thanks for all you do!
Brooke
February Market Days
29/01/09 09:24
Saturday 2/7 From 8am to noon at T’afia Midtown Farmer’s Market
Sunday 2/8 From noon to 4pm at Discovery Green Market
Sunday 2/8 From noon to 4pm at Discovery Green Market
Buy, Volunteer, Bring a Donation, or Thank a young crafter.
Whatever works for you, helps us support our community!
Our craft sales booth is like a lemonade “stand for a cause”. Bring donations for AdoptaPlatoon. Inspired by Harvard Elementary’s successful drive, itscool2care will be sending care packages once per month to a troop. We feel that it is a great way for the community to send their support. Click here to review the wish list of care package favorites. Or copy and paste this address: http://www.adoptaplatoon.org/new/pdf/care.pdf
You can also bring artwork or create some while your visiting the booth. Each month’s care package will contain snacks, supplies, and fun books and games as well as notes and artwork from supporters of ALL ages.
The GOODS:
Midtown Spirituality brings you goods from a sewing circle in Bolivia - 100% of sales return to the women that sew and support the school in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
Midtown Spirituality Center is a faith based community for the
“spiritual but not religious”.
Dara (age 10) sells her beautiful wood (repurposed) and turquoise bracelets. She shares her proceeds with Friends for Life.
I sell my Peace T with Jimi Hendrix quote, “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” and the Love is Greater than money t-shirt design. Proceeds fund itscool2care meetings and unsponsored youth projects.
Link (age 6) sells his sketches and paintings and shares his proceeds with Friends for Life. He made his first sale on 1/25/09 at Discovery Green and his painting with his quote “artwork is freedom” is still available!
Possible Vendors Kalyn, Angel, and Kristen
Angel’s Sketches/Notecards, Kalyn’s Original Line of Upcycled Clothing, “Thrifty Stitchin’”, and Kristen’s Anime Sketches.
Want to be a vendor? Know a kid that is crafty and compassionate?
Click on the Contact Us and send me a note!
Thanks for all you do!
Brooke
1/25/08 Discovery Green Central City Market
14/01/09 00:20
Join us at Discovery Green’s Market Sunday, January 25th from noon-4pm
VOLUNTEERS needed - all ages - come draw for the troops!
Itscool2care booth of Arts and crafts for sale proceeds for each artist’s wares benefit their favorite non-profit organization.
This quarter’s donation drive - bring batteries, baby wipes, or other items on the wishlist for AdoptaPlatoon!
http://www.adoptaplatoon.org/new/pdf/care.pdf
Write a note or make a drawing to accompany monthly care packages artists of ALL ages welcome!
Want to sell some crafts and share with your favorite cause? Want to volunteer and come hang with us? Click on the Contact Us page and fill out the form to join us!
Upcoming dates Feb 8, March 8, May 17, you can volunteer with your kids!
VOLUNTEERS needed - all ages - come draw for the troops!
Itscool2care booth of Arts and crafts for sale proceeds for each artist’s wares benefit their favorite non-profit organization.
This quarter’s donation drive - bring batteries, baby wipes, or other items on the wishlist for AdoptaPlatoon!
http://www.adoptaplatoon.org/new/pdf/care.pdf
Write a note or make a drawing to accompany monthly care packages artists of ALL ages welcome!
Want to sell some crafts and share with your favorite cause? Want to volunteer and come hang with us? Click on the Contact Us page and fill out the form to join us!
Upcoming dates Feb 8, March 8, May 17, you can volunteer with your kids!
1/17/08 Midtown Farmer's Market
13/01/09 23:22
Join us at T’afia (3701 Travis at W. Alabama) Midtown Farmer’s Market
Itscool2care booth of Arts and crafts for sale proceeds for each artist’s wares benefit their favorite non-profit organization.
This quarter’s donation drive - bring batteries, baby wipes, or other items on the wishlist for AdoptaPlatoon!
http://www.adoptaplatoon.org/new/pdf/care.pdf
Write a note or make a drawing to accompany monthly care packages artists of ALL ages welcome!
Want to sell some crafts and share with your favorite cause? Want to volunteer and come hang with us? Click on the Contact Us page and fill out the form to join us!
Itscool2care booth of Arts and crafts for sale proceeds for each artist’s wares benefit their favorite non-profit organization.
This quarter’s donation drive - bring batteries, baby wipes, or other items on the wishlist for AdoptaPlatoon!
http://www.adoptaplatoon.org/new/pdf/care.pdf
Write a note or make a drawing to accompany monthly care packages artists of ALL ages welcome!
Want to sell some crafts and share with your favorite cause? Want to volunteer and come hang with us? Click on the Contact Us page and fill out the form to join us!