 Since we opened our doors in the height of the civil rights era, Interfaith Ministries has been serving the community for more than half a century. We unite people from diverse faith traditions and those of no particular faith who share a common commitment to shaping a better society through dialogue, collaboration and service. The Brigitte and Beshar-Khalai Plaza of Respect provides an inspiring space in which to gather or reflect, to learn about and honor the many faith traditions of our city, and to celebrate the rich diversity of the people of Houston. The highlight of the Plaza are the Pillars of Light, honoring Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza, Reverend William Lawson, and the late Rabbi Samuel Karf. And together, we've done amazing things. We believe seniors are vital to our society. Our Meals on Wheels program provides meals and more to nearly 5,000 homebound seniors, veterans and disabled adults across five counties to ensure they have the nourishment they need. Anna Meals is a very special program that provides free pet food to more than 1,300 dogs and cats of homebound seniors. The program has expanded to include vaccinations, flea and tick prevention, spay and neuter services and microchipping. But we give so much more than nourishing meals to the seniors in the greater Houston area and Galveston County. We provide daily wellness checks, companionship and strength, even throughout and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, winter storms and other natural disasters. For more than 30 years, Interfaith Ministries has been welcoming refugees from around the globe who are referred to us by the U.S. State Department and Episcopal Migration Ministries. Welcoming the Stranger is a shared belief of all faith traditions and a shared human value. We welcome and assist refugees with all their needs from the moment they arrive at the airport until they're self-supporting and fully integrated into society. Most recently, we've welcomed Afghan refugees fleeing their country after the U.S. withdrawal. Our neighbors deserve adequate housing, education, employment and social support. Our community is stronger when we embrace refugee families. We bring diverse groups together for dialogue and service through interfaith relations and community partnerships, the thread that keeps the tapestry of Interfaith Ministries strong and beautiful. Interfaith relations and community partnerships works to build respect, understanding and service among people of all backgrounds and beliefs, as well as efforts to bring other community partners together in collaboration and service. Through respectful dialogue and collaborative community service, Interfaith relations and community partnerships provides educational opportunities to break down the barriers created by fear. We build relationships with compassion and understanding by connecting women, mobilizing faith leaders, engaging young leaders and professionals, educating the community, mentoring youth and sharing accurate and timely information about pressing issues like the pandemic. Volunteer Houston connects individuals, groups and companies with nonprofit agencies to transform our community through volunteerism. As the local points of light affiliate in Houston, Volunteer Houston facilitates thousands of volunteer hours throughout the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region in times of disaster and throughout the year. Together, we're transforming Greater Houston. Building on the Serve Houston program of the past, Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston is breathing new life into the next generation of innovative programming. Serve Houston, the newest program of Interfaith Ministries, is a service core of diverse young adults learning and serving together to gain leadership skills, increase nonprofit capacity and make a difference for the most vulnerable in our community. And we are building for the future, expanding our midtown campus with a volunteer resource center and establishing a permanent home for meals on wheels Galveston County. With Interfaith Ministries' dedicated staff, the incredible people who receive our services, our generous individual and corporate sponsors and tens of thousands of selfless volunteers, we believe lasting change begins with our community, a community that is stronger with your support.