COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS HOSTS THIRD MOBILE CARE DAY TO SUPPORT THE HOMELESS IN HOUSTON TEXAS
[COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS HOUSTON TEXAS HOMELESS] Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas is hosting her third marquee Westside Mobile Care Day initiative on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Church Without Walls Eldridge, 7500 Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77083.This fall activation continues its vital mission: restoring dignity to West Houston's unhoused population by providing access to showers, hygiene items, haircuts, essential social services, identification recovery, and long-term pathways to stability.
“As we approach the Thanksgiving season, we are reminded to be thankful for what we have and of our shared responsibility to care for others. We are deeply grateful to be trusted within this population to continue serving them in this way,” said Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas, District F, and Chair of the Housing and Affordability Committee
“Our neighbors have expressed immense gratitude for this initiative, sharing their need for a true continuum of care. We will keep showing up to provide a one-stop shop of services until they tell us otherwise.”
The Westside Mobile Care Day initiative was developed in response to the growing need for accessible hygiene services and centralized support networks among Houston’s unhoused population. Across our spring and summer activations, District F and its coalition partners have successfully engaged 17 encampments and served dozens of individuals—providing 52 total showers, dozens of haircuts, vital health screenings (including blood pressure, glucose, and HIV tests), a handful of vaccines administered by the Houston Health Department, and critical pathways to long-term stability including ID/birth certificate support, SNAP benefits, and Social Security appointments.
Since April, District F has continued to help several individuals secure their birth certificates to obtain critical identification in partnership with State Senator Borris L. Miles and the Texas Department of Public Safety. A cornerstone of this ongoing effort is Heads Up Houston, who by providing free transportation help to establish a vital foundation of trust with the community—ensuring vulnerable residents can safely access immediate hygiene services while simultaneously being connected to long[1]term stability resources.
Guests will once again check in through a simple intake process modeled after previous District F winter freeze outreach efforts. Personal belongings may be safely stored using a ticket‑and‑tag system designed to protect items and offer peace of mind. To better understand community needs, vendors will use a “passport” system to track service engagement across stations. This helps District F identify which resources are most utilized and where additional support is needed.
Participants will have access to the following partners:
West Houston Assistance Ministries will coordinate Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) entries.
Haircuts by Shear Success will provide free haircuts on-site and complimentary vouchers for extended salon services, such as braids and silk presses, at its salon location for attendees at no cost.
District F Hot Spot Team will provide transportation.
Houston Health Department will provide immunizations, employment transition information/job assistance, assistance with social services and contacts, diabetes education information and other education outreach.
Avenue 360 will provide HIV/STI testing and BP/Glucose screenings.
PNC Bank Mobile Unit.
Ibn Sina Foundation (Avicenna Clínicas) who will provide dental hygiene kits + educational materials, mental health screenings and workshops.
For real-time updates on the event, follow Council Member Thomas on social media at @tiffanydeshellthomas on Instagram and @ThomasDTiffany on Facebook and X.
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