Throughout the year, Friends of AVDA provides supplemental support to clients through various initiatives. See below how you or your company can make an impact!

Halloween Costumes
Thanks to the generosity of partner org, Y’alloween, we are able to provide our clients’ children with Halloween costumes and treat bags. Join Friends of AVDA for a volunteer event on Monday, Oct. 21 from 6:00-8:00 pm to decorate the agency and prep for distribution.

Holiday Gift Assistance Program
Friends of AVDA hosts an annual toy drive to collect gifts for AVDA’s families. Companies and groups can create their own Amazon Wish List or share AVDA’s. Want to purchase from a different retailer? Let us know!

In 2023, AVDA’s network collected more than 625 gifts, distributed books donated by Books Between Kids, and provided Rockets apparel donated by Tari Eason and the Houston Rockets. Over 200 children were impacted by this initiative.

Save the Date: Friends of AVDA will host their annual Spirit of Giving event on Dec. 5 at Mi Cocina in celebration of the toy drive. Tickets coming soon!

New Beginnings Drive
A year-end round drive collecting basic essentials and toiletries for AVDA clients. To host a drive with your company or group, contact Elizabeth Galante at elizabethg@avda-tx.org.

Build-a-Backpack Program sponsored by Ytterberg, Deery, Knull
Thank you for supporting the Build-a-Backpack Program! We distributed 65 backpacks, 83 pencil pouches, and more 200 books to AVDA families this summer.