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Persian Thanks Giving<\/strong><\/p>\n

A coalition of Iranian American Organizations in Houston to Give Back to America<\/strong><\/p>\n

AIAP – ICF-Houston – PAAIA – SHABEH JOMEH – SIAWE<\/h1>\n

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the following Iranian American organizations are joining hands to offer two opportunities to give back to the Houstonians in need. Our Community is grateful to have a home away from its ancestral homeland, and cares for the less fortunate members of our beloved city.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Association of Iranian American Professionals (AIAP)<\/p>\n

Iranian Cultural Foundation (ICF)<\/p>\n

Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA)<\/p>\n

Shabeh Jomeh<\/p>\n

Society of Iranian American Women for Education (SIAWE)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Items accepted for Donation to \u201cSearch Homeless Services\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Monetary Donation:<\/strong>\u00a0Write your check directly to \u201cSEARCH HOMELESS SERVICES” and a tax receipt will be mailed to you by them.
\nCanned Food Drive:<\/strong>\u00a0Canned Meats & Fish, Hearty Soups, Juices, Cereal, Applesauce, Crackers, Beef Jerky, Powdered Milk, and Granola Bars.
\nClothing Drive:<\/strong>\u00a0Unused or gently used clothing (washed and ironed) for men\/ women and children (Jackets, Sweaters and new Socks are preferred).
\nHygiene Drive:<\/strong>\u00a0Toothbrushes, Razors, Shaving Cream, Deodorants, Body Soap, Shampoo\/ Conditioners, Hand Sanitizer and Feminine Hygiene Products.
\nToys<\/strong>: New and gently used items.<\/p>\n

Drop off Centers<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n


\n<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Americo Offices<\/span> (7575 San Felipe St.<\/em>, Houston, Texas 77063<\/em>)<\/p>\n

Armond Bakery & Caf\u00e9<\/span> (12151 Westheimer Rd.<\/em> #L, Houston, Texas 77077<\/em>) this location will accept donations during their business hours from now until 11-20-12.<\/p>\n

ICF Office<\/span> (9703 Richmond Rd., Suite 105<\/em>, Houston, Texas 77042<\/em>)<\/p>\n

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Date and Time – All Locations<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 11\/11\/2012 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a010 am to 1 pm
\nSaturday \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 11\/17\/2012\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10 am to 1 pm
\nSunday \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 11\/18\/2012 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a010 am to 1 pm<\/p>\n

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Volunteer Opportunities<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

CITY WIDE CLUB (Thanksgiving Day):<\/strong>\u00a0 Opportunity to volunteer at the CITY WIDE CLUB\u2019s 34th<\/sup> ANNUAL THANKSGIVING BIG FEAST at the George R. Brown Convention Center on the morning of Thanksgiving Day (November 22, 2012).\u00a0 Every year volunteers serve over 35,000 traditional meals to families on Thanksgiving. Volunteers will receive a free \u201cPersian Thanks Giving\u201d T-shirt.\u00a0 Certificate of attendance provided for students. For more information, visit citywideclub.com.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Volunteer your time: <\/strong>By helping at the \u201cDrop off Centers\u201d.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Help & Information<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

To volunteer or for more information please contact PersianThanksGiving@gmail.com<\/a> or Navid at 832-687-8030.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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