Main Street Participates in Back-to-School Drive for Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM)
In August 2024, Main Street participated in Memorial Assistance Ministries’ (“MAM”) back to school drive. MAM (www.mamhouston.org) is on a mission to build stable families, a dynamic work force, and vibrant communities by serving and meeting the needs of Houston’s poor. A few of MAM’s services include rent and utility assistance, financial coaching, employment certification programs, English language classes, citizen classes, and medical services.
MAM is dedicated to serving the local community through the MAM Back to School program which helps parents shop for new uniforms for their children, because all children deserve to have a great back-to-school experience. MAM believes starting the new year with new clothes helps children feel confident to greet their friends and focus on their studies.
This year, Main Street expanded its efforts by not only supporting MAM’s back-to-school drive but also hosting a firm wide event to bring additional attention to the donation drive. Our team raised $4,250 through employee donations, which Main Street matched with $2 for every $1 donated, contributing an additional $8,500. Main Street also made a direct donation of $10,000, resulting in a total of $22,750. This generous support made a significant impact, ensuring more children could benefit from MAM’s program and start the school year on a positive note.