HOUSTON \u2013\u00a0University of Houston Athletics student-athletes gave back to the Houston community in multiple ways Sept. 28 \u2013 Oct. 2, contributing over 275 total service hours across five community initiatives as part of Big 12 Impact Week.
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\nThe annual conference-wide campaign highlighted the commitment of Big 12 student-athletes to community service and connection, providing Cougar student-athletes with opportunities to impact lives across the Greater Houston area.
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\nHouston’s week of service kicked off the week of giving by spending time\u00a0feeding the homeless\u00a0at St. Joseph House, where 100 Cougar student-athletes served meals and spent time connecting with those in the community.
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\nHouston Athletics teamed up with\u202fthe TDECU Cares Foundation to participate in an event for Kid’s Meals a local non-profit dedicated to ending childhood hunger where the Cougars and TDECU staff members spent two hours packing 7,500 lunches to be distributed to young children throughout the Houston area.
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\nThe Women’s Basketball team spent time visiting young patients and their families at Memorial Hermann Children’s Hospital. The team brought games, took photos and brought the Cougar spirit to pediatric units, brightening the day for young patients and offering encouragement during their hospital stays.
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\nHouston athletes volunteered with two different organizations on Friday. Members of both the Men’s and Women’s Golf teams partnered with Chevron for a park cleanup project at the Memorial Park Conservancy to clear trails, clean public spaces, and support local conservation and environmental sustainability efforts in one of Houston’s most public parks.
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\nSoftball and Cross Country student-athletes visited MorningStar Senior Living on Friday as well, where Cougars hosted an afternoon of bingo and quality time with senior residents.<\/p>\n
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