Katy Area
Serving these communities:
- Austin County
- Waller County
- Katy Area
- West Harris Counties
- and those in zips 77493, 77494, 77449, 77450
Services provided out of this branch office include:
- Disaster Relief assistance to families impact by home or apartment fire.
- Community Disaster Education
- Disaster Preparedness Presentations
- Emergency Communications to members of Armed Forces and their families.
- First Aid/CPR/AED Courses
- Baby Sitting Courses
- Year Round Learn to Swim classes held at Peckham Park in Katy
- Lifeguard Training Offered Seasonally
- Special Volunteer Driven Community Programs such as:
- Emergency Food Pantry
- Adopt-a-Family for Christmas
- Share the Warmth Coat Drive
Driving Direction from Houston:
Take I-10 WEST to BROOKSHIRE(about 7 miles past Katy)
Exit # 732
Turn Left (SOUTH) on FM 359
Continue driving for approximately 1/2 mile
United Way Building is on Left (PLEASE NOTE:
MapQuest does not give the correct directions)
Services Focus on the following:
Aquatic Training/ Swimming Program
The Western Branch Office offers a year-round Learn to Swim program operated out of
Mary Jo Peckham Park Pool in Katy, TX. Swim tests by a certified Water Safety Instructor are available to determine a child's correct level of instruction. Spring 2008 classes begin as early as February 11.
Registration is conducted directly at the pool for swimming lessons.
Volunteering
Volunteers are the heart of the Western Branch office, and serve in many capacities.
- Direct Services, such as Disaster Relief
- Teach CPR/First Aid/ Babysitting Classes
- Assist at Health Fairs and special projects such as the 2007 Christmas Angel Program
- Work directy with clients in our unique Food Pantry program
- Provide vital support for office functions
- Serve on volunteer committees
All volunteers complete an application, background check, and orientation before assignment. Some volunteer positions may require further specific training. Please call the Western Branch directly so we can match you with an opportunity "to make a difference!"
Western Branch Good News
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority - Zeta Omega Chapter in Prairie View has made a generous donation to assist the Red Cross mission in our community.
CONGRATULATIONS to Brenda Hurt, Western Branch Volunteer, for receiving the GHAC "Nuts and Bolts" Award on April 26, 2008!!
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Western Branch Office in United Way Building
531 FM 359 South Brookshire, TX 77423
Please note the driving directions above
(281) 822-4220
(800) 326-7602
(281) 375-5134 (Fax)
Email us
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Branch Staff
Kathleen England- Managing Director
Lia Brewer- Assistant Director
Jeremy Stark- Emergency Response Program Coordinator
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