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Education Volunteer Opportunities with Barrio Dogs, Inc.

Barrio Dogs, Inc. has been working in the East End since 2010 to educate and empower residents to address overpopulation and improve conditions for the animals around them. Barrio Dogs’ strategy is focused on three important points: 1) pets are a lifelong commitment and must receive proper care and treatment, 2) education and spay neuter are the only humane and effective methods of controlling animal overpopulation, and 3) zero tolerance for animal mistreatment and neglect will create safer, healthier, higher property value communities.

Barrio Dogs has a few upcoming events that they could use support from the East End community. If you’re interested in getting involved, please email gloria@barriodogs.org.

Friday, November 13th
Pinto Book (Paw) Signing
Intercontinental Airport
2800 N. Terminal Road
Houston, TX 77032
11:00AM to 3:00PM
Need a couple of volunteers to distribute educational literature to airport travelers and assist with Pinto’s Book (Paw) signing.

Wednesday, November 18th
YES Prep East End – Settegast Park
Education & Community Outreach
8329 Lawndale
Houston, TX 77012
9:00AM to 11:00AM
Need a few volunteers for a presentation at YES Prep East End and to accompany 140 7th graders to Settegast Park in 2nd Ward to do community outreach.

Monday, November 30th
Tales to Tails
Davila Elementary School
7610 Dahlia
Houston, TX 77023
1:00PM
Pinto will be visiting some of his favorite students at Davila for some Tales to Tails reading sessions. If you want to learn more or volunteer we can always use an extra hand.

Monday, February 22
YES Prep East End – Mason Park
Education & Community Outreach
8329 Lawndale
Houston, TX 77012
9:00AM to 11:00AM
Need a few volunteers for a presentation at YES Prep East End and to accompany 150 8th graders to Mason Park to do community outreach.

If you’re interested in getting involved, please email gloria@barriodogs.org.

MORE STORIES

East End Improvement Corporation (EEIC) and Wells Fargo unveiled the first of seven BCycle “Art Stations” as part of a community program to connect residents and visitors to public art and businesses in East End Houston. The unveiling ceremony included the donation of 36 bicycles and helmets to East End students in coordination with local non-profit Wellness On Wheels (WOW). 
longest-serving urban farms, Finca Tres Robles, is getting ready for some big changes in the year ahead. Umbrella organization Small Places is transitioning to a 501(c)(3) to help revamp the farm and increase its impact in serving the East End community. In the months ahead, Finca Tres Robles will be celebrating 7.5 years of work in the East End as it pauses field operations at the end of 2021 to prepare for its next chapter.

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