The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast
Want to find a Houston-area place to volunteer that is right for you? Listen along as your host Paul H. Cannon interviews local Houston-area mission leaders and participants about their mission and how you can be a part of something bigger right here in Houston, Texas.
When Paul H. Cannon was in his late 20s, He was the missions coordinator for a bible study class of 165 people at Second Baptist Westway Campus in Houston. One of the challenges he ran across was finding local mission projects for the class to participate in. "If only there was a website where you could go and learn about a large group of opportunities at once," Paul thought.
It was from this idea that Meet Houston Missions was born. As a partner and the marketing manager for Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Injury & Accident Lawyers, Paul now had the means to create what he was missing. It started out as a simple series of Zoom videos and has not evolved into a weekly podcast.
If you are in the Greater Houston Area and a Mission looking for volunteers, I want to talk to you! If you are someone in the GHA who needs volunteer hours for a school group, or church group project, or you just want to be a part of something bigger, this show is for you.
Follow our podcast and visit: https://www.simmonsandfletcher.com/meet-houston-missions/ to learn about the opportunities that are literally surrounding you!
Meet Houston Missions guests do not have to be affiliated with any group or religion. If your organization is boot-on-the-ground helping people in our area, email Paul at pcannon@simmonsandfletcher.com for guest opportunities.
Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Injury & Accident Lawyers is a personal injury law firm based in Houston, Texas. Learn more about the firm at: https://www.simmonsandfletcher.com. It has been serving the Houston community since 1979.
The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast
Meet Houston Missions: Young and Old United (Compassion)
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On Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, your host, Paul Cannon, talks with Jiya Joshi, the Founder and Executive Director of Young and Old United (YOU). Young and Old United was founded after Jiya’s grandmother passed away in 2024, leaving an emotional void in her life. To fill that void, Jiya began volunteering weekly at a memory care facility and quickly found her calling. Inspired by her volunteer experiences, Jiya launched Young and Old United. Young and Old United is a youth-led senior-support nonprofit that aims to create lifelong bonds between youth and seniors, engaging people across generations.
Young and Old United Partnering Program
Young and Old United’s mission is to connect young citizens with senior citizens around Texas. To do this, the mission has partnered with several senior living facilities, hospice organizations, Meals on Wheels, and other missions dedicated to senior care.
Additional Services
As part of its senior care initiative, Young and Old United creates cheer packages that are delivered to seniors every four months. Each care package contains essential hygiene products, like soap, shampoo, and toothpaste, as well as recreational items to ensure that every senior feels supported, valued, and surrounded by kindness.
Another service the organization provides is the Pamper Project. The Pamper Project is an initiative where youth volunteers give seniors a full makeover. Volunteers go to the senior care facility to do the seniors’ makeup, hair, and nails, creating moments of joy and confidence. This program helps the seniors feel rejuvenated, valued, and like the best version of themselves.
Volunteer Opportunities
As a volunteer, you can sign up to help put together cheer packages for the seniors or help with the organization’s fundraising bake sales. Additionally, you can volunteer to connect with a senior in your area. If you want to volunteer for one-on-one sessions with a senior, it is a four-month, bi-weekly commitment. As a volunteer working with the seniors, you may help them make crafts, take them to do fun events like bowling, or just spend time talking with them at the care facility.
Ambassador Program
The ambassador program allows students to start their own Young and Old United chapter in their hometown so that seniors across the nation receive the attention and care that they deserve.
Other Ways to Help
If you want to help Young and Old United but are unable to volunteer, you can visit the website and donate to the cause. At the top of the Young and Old United website, click on “Donate,” select the method you would prefer to donate through, then enter the amount you would like to donate. Your donation allows the organization to send cheer packages to seniors and take them to do fun activities.
Contact and Info
The website address is https://youngandoldunited.org. On the site, you can find more information about the mission, upcoming events, how to donate, and how to sign up for volunteer opportunities.
Young and Old United is a 501©(3) non-profit organization. All donations made are tax-deductible as per the IRS guidelines.
Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast is presented by Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. Injury & Accident Lawyers. Paul H. Cannon is a partner in the firm.
