Front Row: Next Generation Volunteer Award recipients Yuliana Perales and Michael Hammad hold their awards, flanked by DON staff Paul Green (L) and Roman Aguilar (R).  Back Row L-R:  DON director Herbert Sims, Mayor John Whitmire, and Vice Mayor Pro-Tem Amy Peck.

Front Row: Next Generation Volunteer Award recipients Yuliana Perales and Michael Hammad hold their awards, flanked by DON staff Paul Green (L) and Roman Aguilar (R). Back Row L-R: DON director Herbert Sims, Mayor John Whitmire, and Vice Mayor Pro-Tem Amy Peck.

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Houston Celebrates Unwavering Spirit of Volunteerism at Mayor's Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony

On April 24, 2024, Houston’s City Hall was the focal point of community and service as the Mayor's Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony unfolded, bringing together civic leaders and dedicated citizens to celebrate the indomitable spirit of volunteerism in Houston. This annual event, hosted by the Department of Neighborhoods (DON) in collaboration with Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston (IMGH), featured heartfelt commendations and acknowledgments from some of the city's top officials.