Middle Eastern Americans Society Of Greater Houston

20/02/2025

إلى أحبتي العرب في هيوستن و ضواحيها ،،

كل عام وأنتم بخير مقدمًا! يسعدنا دعوتكم لحضور أكبر تجمع إفطار في هيوستن، حيث نجتمع على المحبة والألفة في أجواء رمضانية مميزة.

⚡ المقاعد محدودة، لذا يُرجى الحجز مبكرًا. الأولوية حسب أولوية التسجيل (First Come, First Serve).

نتطلع لرؤيتكم جميعًا والاستمتاع بأمسية مميزة معًا.

تحياتي،
أشرف معروف
عضو اللجنة المنظمة

30/10/2024

Here’s a list of free or low-cost legal services for immigration cases and general legal matters in Houston:

# # # **1. YMCA International Services**
- **Services**: Immigration legal services, refugee resettlement, human trafficking assistance.
- **Location**: 6300 Westpark Dr. Suite 600, Houston, TX 77057
- **Phone**: (713) 758-9280

# # # **2. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston**
- **Services**: Immigration legal services, legal representation for victims of violence, and more.
- **Location**: 2900 Louisiana St., Houston, TX 77006
- **Phone**: (713) 526-4611

# # # **3. BakerRipley (Formerly Neighborhood Centers)**
- **Services**: Immigration legal assistance, family law, and more.
- **Location**: 4450 Harrisburg Blvd, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77011
- **Phone**: (713) 315-6400

# # # **4. Tahirih Justice Center**
- **Services**: Free legal services for immigrant women and girls fleeing violence.
- **Location**: 1717 St. James Place, Suite 450, Houston, TX 77056
- **Phone**: (713) 496-0100

# # # **5. Houston Volunteer Lawyers**
- **Services**: Free civil legal aid for low-income residents, including family, consumer, and immigration law.
- **Location**: 1111 Bagby St, FLB Suite 300, Houston, TX 77002
- **Phone**: (713) 228-0735

# # # **6. Lone Star Legal Aid**
- **Services**: Free civil legal aid for low-income residents. They handle a variety of cases including housing, family law, and immigration.
- **Location**: 1415 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77002
- **Phone**: (713) 652-0077

# # # **7. University of Houston Law Center Immigration Clinic**
- **Services**: Free immigration legal services provided by law students under supervision.
- **Location**: 4170 Martin Luther King Blvd., Houston, TX 77204
- **Phone**: (713) 743-2094

# # # **8. Boat People SOS (BPSOS)**
- **Services**: Immigration and citizenship services.
- **Location**: 11360 Bellaire Blvd., Suite 910, Houston, TX 77072
- **Phone**: (281) 530-6888

# # # **9. Justice for Our Neighbors Houston (JFON)**
- **Services**: Free immigration legal services.
- **Location**: 5600 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77081
- **Phone**: (713) 454-6470

# # # **10. South Texas College of Law Houston Legal Clinics**
- **Services**: Legal clinics for immigration, family law, and more.
- **Location**: 1303 San Jacinto St, Houston, TX 77002
- **Phone**: (713) 646-2990

These organizations provide free or low-cost legal services based on income or specific eligibility criteria. It’s best to call them to confirm eligibility and availability.
Ashraf Maarouf

15/07/2024

STREAMING LIVE | Gov. Abbott to address response to Beryl after touring NRG Park Yesterday, both Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called for accountability from CenterPoint, even giving a deadline for answers.

Yesterday, both Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called for accountability from CenterPoint, even giving a deadline for answers.

11/07/2024

Hurricane Beryl Recovery Efforts in Fort Bend County
Greetings to Fort Bend County Republicans!

I hope this message finds you well in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.

Today, Fort Bend County GOP Communications Committee Chairman Jacob Lee and I participated in the Fort Bend County Recovers call, and we wanted to share some important highlights and resources related to our county’s ongoing recovery efforts. Please share this information with your friends and neighbors.

Key Messages:
Register Damage: Register any property damage with iStat to help with disaster declaration. Different dollar thresholds release more state and federal funds. Visit iStat Damage Reporting at https://damage.tdem.texas.gov/
Register with Connective TX: Help the county understand the impact and needs by registering at Connective TX using this form: https://damage.tdem.texas.gov/
Mucking and Gutting Assistance: If you need help with mucking and gutting, register with Crisis Clean Up by calling 979-217-3791
Information and Resources: Call 211 for information about cooling shelters and other available resources.
Coordination and Shelters:
Recovery Coordination: Efforts are being coordinated at the fairgrounds.
Cooling Center: The fairgrounds are serving as a cooling center.
Shelter Management: State guards are now managing the shelters.
Red Cross App: Provides information about available shelters.
Additional Shelters: Fairgrounds and Attack Poverty shelters are available for those needing housing.
Lost Animals: Over 200 animals have been turned into shelters.
Utilities: Water and Sewer: Current systems are not sustainable on generators. Long-term solutions are needed and are being prioritized for power restoration.

Emergency Services: EMS Calls: Emergency medical services have experienced a fourfold increase in call volume.

Cooling Solutions:
State Cooling Buses: Buses are circulating to provide cooling solutions.
Crated Pets: Pets in crates are allowed in cooling shelters.
Volunteer Needs: Volunteers may be needed for some cooling stations tomorrow.
Bottled Water: Some cooling centers lack bottled water. All of them have at least water from sinks, etc.
Debris Management:
Debris Removal: Many residents need help moving debris to the curb.
No Bagging Required: Debris does not need to be bagged.
Tree Removal: Whole trees can be hauled away.
Removal will begin next week.
Food and Supplies:
Food Drives and Ice: Efforts are underway, with supplies expected soon. The state of Texas is bringing in large trucks of ice.
Houston Food Bank: Distributing MRE disaster boxes, canned fruit, water, and ice starting tomorrow. Local food banks are supplied by them. https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/
Katy Christian Ministries: There is a large request for food, cleaning supplies, and water. https://ktcm.org/
Christ Clinic: Insulin is available but needs to be used due to power loss, with 28 and 14-day usage times. https://christclinickaty.org/
Transportation: Fort Bend Transit provides transportation to cooling shelters. Call for pick-up arrangements. https://www.fortbendcountytx.gov/government/departments/county-administration/public-transportation/contact-us

Communications and Power:
Cell Towers: Cellular service relies on power and many towers sustained damage. Battery power only provides limited service.
POS Systems: Many point-of-sale systems are down; cash transactions may be necessary.
Upcoming Resources:
Ice Delivery: Two trailers of ice are expected to arrive at the fairgrounds and will be sent out.
Food and Supplies: Additional resources from the Houston Food Bank will be available tomorrow.
Safety and Alerts:
House Fires: Potential risk of house fires when power is restored, especially if connections are damaged.
State Requests: Requests for additional aid have been made to the state of Texas.
Volunteer Opportunities:

We are organizing volunteer opportunities this weekend to demonstrate that we, as Republicans, are dedicated to our community and ready to help. Your participation and support in these activities will make a significant difference.

Volunteer Sign-Up: We will have sign-up sheets available for various tasks, including distributing supplies, providing information to affected residents, and assisting with clean-up efforts. More details will follow soon. Here is a form to let us know your availability to help. --> https://forms.gle/uV4RcPdaNyUeVNbQ6

Spread the Word: Please share this information widely within your networks. Encourage others to get involved and support our community during this time of need.

Our commitment to "Dedicated to Strong Families, Safe Communities, and Opportunity for All" is more important now than ever. Let's come together to show our community that we care and are actively involved in their recovery.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Bobby Eberle
Chairman, Fort Bend County Republican Party

We are organizing a volunteer effort to assist people in need. More details will be provided in the coming days, but in the meantime, we need to know who is available to volunteer and their availability.

06/07/2024

Tropical Storm Beryl tracker: Forecast path and spaghetti models
Track Tropical Storm Beryl as it heads toward the Texas coast. It's expected to restrengthen into a hurricane before making landfall.
https://www.khou.com/mobile/article/weather/hurricane/tropical-storm-beryl-tracker-restrengthen-hurricane-tracking-texas-coast/285-9ea29ca9-0370-4f96-b313-a24840e00b49 file:///var/mobile/tmp/com.apple.messages/com.apple.MobileSMS/LinkedFiles/581D1744-4DC1-4EDB-B39B-B28A1A839774/Image.jpeg

The KHOU 11 weather team is watching what impacts the storm could have on the Texas Gulf Coast.

31/12/2023

كل عام وأنتم بألف خير وسلامة Happy New Year

24/11/2023

May Thanksgiving and the rest of the year remind us to be grateful for what we have 😊
Warm regards, Ashraf Maarouf


قد يذكرنا عيد الشكر وبقية العام بأن نكون ممتنين ونشكر الله لما لدينا 😊
تحياتي الحارة ، أشرف معروف
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03/08/2023

It is our pleasure American Communities Connect Foundation to collaborate with American Protection Academy to invite you to first Kids Fun Day to exchange knowledge between different communities and different cultures .

THIS WILL BE A FUN DAY FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES. AUTISTIC KIDS ARE ALSO WELCOME. THERE WILL BE FUN ACTIVITIES, DANCING, SNACKS AND MUCH MORE!
EMBRACE YOUR CULTURE BY WEARING YOUR CULTURAL CLOTHING/DRESS.
SATURDAY AUGUST 5TH
@11-2PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:
(833)319-3555
3300 S GESSNER
HOUSTON, TX 77063 ،Suite : 120 …. ‎
‎إنه لمن دواعي سرورنا أن تتعاون
American Communities Connect Foundation مع American Protection Academy لدعوتك إلى أول يوم مرح للأطفال لتبادل المعرفة بين المجتمعات المختلفة.
‎سيكون هذا يومًا ممتعًا للأطفال من جميع الأعمار. اطفال التوحد موضع ترحيب أيضًا ولهم فقرة خاصة بهم . ستكون هناك أنشطة ممتعة ، ورقص ، وجبات خفيفة وغير ذلك الكثير!
‎عزز ثقافتك من خلال ارتداء ملابسك / لباسك الثقافي.
‎السبت 5 أغسطس
‎@ 11-2 مساءً
‎للمزيد من الاستفسارات اتصل ب:
3555-319 (833)
‎‏3300 S جيسنر
‎ جناح رقم ١٢٠ ‎هيوستن ، تكساس 77063

13/07/2023

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28/06/2023

‎💙عيدكم مبارك وكل عام وأنتم بكل خير وسلامة
HAPPY EID , Wishing you and all family .. great health and wealth ..
Warm Regards ,
Ashraf Maarouf