Stories from LOTS

Growing Beauty &
Resilience

If you have driven by our building on Fannin recently you may have noticed a new addition. A vertical garden now adorns the north wall, facing Francis Street. Read all about how one of our newest programs aims to provide program participants a hand up and not just a hand out.

Love Thy
Neighbor

LOTS Houston's mission is to welcome, restore and rebuild lives through relationship-focused ministries. Director of Volunteers Will Symmes highlights why we emphasize relationships in our work. Read about how we can continue to love our neighbors.

Walking & Driving
to Empathy

A long walk and a short drive might not seem like much to some, but for Rev. Steve Capper two experiences led to a deeper understanding of what it means to "walk in someones shoes". Read more about how we can use our experiences to change our mind and soften our heart.

LOTS OF WAYS TO HELP

We asked several of our Volunteers who stepped up in this season of COVID to share a bit of what they’ve done, and why. They are not “better” than all the rest - rather, they are representative of dozens and dozens! We present their stories as a way both of honoring all our Volunteers and in hopes others will be motivated to join us at LOTS, as well.

RESTORING & REBUILDING

We are thrilled to announce that our Luncheon, usually scheduled for May, will be held on September 21 this year. After more than a year away from many of our LOTS friends, we are eager to welcome you back to an in-person event at the Junior League of Houston.

Three practical principles

What are some practical ways to demonstrate respect, to create the possibility for a human-to-human connection, while avoiding the kind of helping that ultimately hurts? Here are three practical principles for your consideration.

A LOOK BACK:
2020 LUncheon

Our 2020 Spring Luncheon event was held online via live stream on May 5th. Steve Capper shared the impact of LOTS in the lives of our homeless and formerly homeless neighbors, including during the season of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we were inspired by the life and work of Mark Horvath.

Watch the highlights

WATCH the video of our
2021 Luncheon

On September 21st we gathered for our 2021 LOTS Luncheon after more than a year away from many of our LOTS friends. It was an inspiring event! Watch the highlights of our Luncheon, including the full presentation by our speaker, Chris Wilson.

Rewatch the Video

WATCH the video of our
2023 Luncheon