The Woodlands 50th Day of Giving and Reception at Interfaith of The Woodlands

Howard Hughes and The Woodlands Township partnered with Interfaith of The Woodlands to offer The Woodlands 50th Anniversary‘s Day of Giving on October 15, 2024 for the community to show its spirit of generosity. Interfaith of The Woodlands has played a pivotal role in shaping The Woodlands into the community it is today. Founded in 1973, Interfaith of The Woodlands originated from the vision of George P. Mitchell, Founder of The Woodlands, who dreamed of ensuring every resident would find a spiritual home.

Today, on Tuesday, October 15, Interfaith of The Woodlands hosted a reception and kickoff before the Day of Giving Food Drive Collection began and before volunteers started serving throughout The Woodlands community.

Watch the full ceremony that took place at the Day of Giving reception at Interfaith of The Woodlands below and on the Hello Woodlands YouTube channel here.

The ceremony included featured speakers Mary Anne Whitney, Chair of the Interfaith of The Woodlands Board of Directors, Missy Herndon, President & CEO of Interfaith of The Woodlands, Linda Nelson, Director of The Woodlands Township Board, Director of Business Development and Marketing for Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, and oversees Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center, and Jim Carman, President of the Houston Region – Howard Hughes. The invocation prayer was led by Dr. Daniel Hannon, Chaplain of Interfaith of The Woodlands, and the audience enjoyed performances by the Interfaith Child Development Center’s Children’s Choir (Transition to Kindergarten class) and the Howard Hughes’ “The Treetops” Band who performed a special “The Woodlands” song written by Lorrie Parise, Director of Public Relations & Community Relations for the Houston Region – Howard Hughes.

View photos from the reception and kickoff for the Day of Giving on the Hello Woodlands Facebook page here.

The community was invited to join Interfaith and participate in the Drive-Through Food Drive Collection at Interfaith’s parking lot on October 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All non-perishable donations made from October 15 through December will be weighed to commemorate The Woodlands’ 50th Anniversary, with a goal of collecting 50,000 pounds of food to support rising demand at the Food Pantry.

Interfaith of The Woodlands is also seeking volunteer assistance the entire month of October in support of this celebration with the following programs:

• Interfaith Hand Me Up Shop
• Daily Congregate Meals and Activities for Seniors
• Veggie Village Community Garden
• Interfaith Food Pantry

For more information about The Woodlands 50th Anniversary’s Day of Giving and to learn more about volunteer opportunities for families, friends, and corporate teams at Interfaith, visit https://woodlandsinterfaith.org/day-of-giving/.

The Woodlands 50th Anniversary’s fun-filled week of festivities kicked off yesterday, Monday, October 14, and will culminate on the actual anniversary date of October 19. The weeklong celebration will showcase The Woodlands’ dedication to its heritage, future, philanthropy, sustainability, environment, and public art. Learn more about The Woodlands 50th Anniversary events at TheWoodlands.com/50thAnniversary.

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