About MAM
Mission
Our mission is to assure families have the means to meet their basic needs.
We:
Offer programs enabling long-term financial self-sufficiency
Assist families facing financial crisis avoid homelessness
Assure children an improved school experience
Facilitate client access to other support networks
Provide value to our member congregations and the community
Philosophy of Service
Our philosophy of service is one of personalized support, believing that every client is capable, creative, and whole.
MAM History
MAM began with the faith community standing as one to meet the needs of the poor during one of Houston's most difficult economic downturns. On December, 1981, 13 local churches and 1 synagogue responded to a call from Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church to attend a meeting for the proposal of a coalition of Memorial Area Churches to develop a network for emergency services for families living in poverty.
That 'network' officially became known as MAM in June of 1982. Since that time, MAM has remained focused on delivering programs of family stability with faith that all in need will feel welcome.