Embrace Relief & Raindrop Foundation opens its doors as daytime shelter (10:00 AM to 9:00 PM) to victims of Hurricane Harvey starting from Thursday, August 31, 2017.

Hot meal will be served (11:30 AM Lunch & 6:00 PM Dinner).

Address: 9301 W. Bellfort Avenue, Houston, TX 77091.

Contact: 601 316 5779 & This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

If you would like to make donations, you can bring any of the following supplies:

• Bottled water: 20 case
• Can soda: 20 case
• Personal hygiene items: Tooth Brush, Tooth Paste, Hand Sanitizer, etc.
• Disinfectants: Clorox, Wipes, etc.
• Toilet Paper, Paper towels, Plastic bags.
• Non- perishable food items.
• Diapers & Baby foods.

_{We offer our most sincere sympathy to the thousands of families who have been displaced or have lost their lives or homes due to the catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey. Our thoughts and prayers for all people who have been affected by this tragedy. We hope for the fastest healing and renewal as Turkish community.} 

Mark your Calendar for another great discussion. 

For more information visit event page and  Register Here

Raindrop Social Let's Talk was held at Turquoise Center last Thursday. A group of open minded people speaking from the heart came together to talk about forgiveness.No one was there to fix one another, or to prove a point, but to share our experiences in a meaningful conversation. The evening as a whole was a great experience for everyone in this room.

We were inspired to see the many aspects of forgiveness being discussed with such awareness and thoughtfulness. At the end of the conversation, table hosts at each table summarized their discussion for everyone. We found out that every table spontaneously investigated a different aspect of the topic.

Thank you to all who joined us. We look forward to seeing you at our next Raindrop Social Let's Talk event.

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News media reported about developments in Turkey today regarding actions of Turkish Armed Forces.

For more than 40 years, Fethullah Gulen and Hizmet participants have advocated for, and demonstrated their commitment to, peace and democracy. We have consistently denounced military interventions in domestic politics. These are core values of Hizmet participants. We condemn any military intervention in domestic politics of Turkey.

Events on the ground are moving quickly and it would be irresponsible for us to speculate on them. We remain concerned about the safety and security of Turkish citizens and those in Turkey right now.
Comments by pro-Erdogan circles about the movement are highly irresponsible.

About Alliance for Shared Values

The Alliance for Shared Values (AFSV) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves as a voice for dialogue organizations affiliated with Hizmet, a civil society movement inspired by prominent preacher and peace advocate Fethullah Gülen. Based in New York, the Alliance strives to promote peace and to eliminate prejudice and discrimination against any or all ethnic, cultural and religious communities. To learn more about the Alliance please visit www.afsv.org.

About Fethullah Gülen

Fethullah Gülen is an Islamic scholar, preacher and social advocate, whose decades‐long commitment to interfaith tolerance and altruism has inspired millions in Turkey and around the world. Gülen is the honorary chairman of the Rumi Forum, Washington, DC; the Intercultural Dialogue Platform, Brussels, Belgium; and the Foundation of Journalists and Writers, Istanbul, Turkey.