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FAM Houston

Working for justice by building empowered community among refugees, immigrants and local Houstonians

Working for justice by building empowered community among refugees and immigrants and local Houstonians through practices of hospitality, mutuality, storytelling, and inclusivity.

10/07/2026

You never know where one conversation could lead.

The land Shamba Ya Amani rests on is stewarded by FAM, but it is actually owned by Alief ISD and managed by the International Management District! We landed in this beautiful space not through a lengthy search, but through simple conversations and connections with partners like Plant It Forward and Urban Harvest. All of these partnerships have grown in strength and scope over the past six years, and we are forever grateful!

Sometimes, all it takes is one conversation. Who can you invite to come and see what FAM is all about?

10/06/2026

Partnership is about learning together!

Partnering with FAM means much more than simply participating in our programs. It’s our hope that congregational partners take the practices they learn with FAM and live them out with intentionality in their own neighborhoods. St. Mark’s UMC is a great example of a partner that does just that, with their relationships in Houston’s Near Northside and beyond!

Hospitality, mutuality, storytelling, and inclusivity: how are you being called to live these out exactly where you are today?

10/05/2026

Today’s story of belonging comes from Josephine, one of our Farm Collective leaders! As you’ll hear, Josephine wears many hats: she is a chef, a mom, and farms her own veggies in one of Shamba’s largest individual plots. (And she grows corn that remains in high demand from everyone!)

Josephine’s testimony encapsulates FAM’s core value of mutuality, the belief that everyone has something to contribute, no matter how big or small. We hope you’ll hear and respond to her invitation: your contribution is needed and invited.

See the link below to donate to FAM’s fall campaign!

https://givebutter.com/bettertogetherwithfam

10/04/2026

When customers visit our farm stand or a pop-up market, the first face they encounter often isn’t a farmer or a FAM employee, but a smiling volunteer like Sossiena! Simple tasks—like arranging produce, organizing supplies, and greeting customers—blossom into something much larger over time. When we work alongside one another, strangers become neighbors, and neighbors become friends.

Your time, energy, and generosity can all make a difference. What difference will you make in the FAM community in the coming season?

10/03/2026

What if your weekly box of veggies could help build community?

The fall season of Shamba Shares starts in just a few weeks! Take a peek at these thoughts from regular customers across Houston, and consider how your own support can help this program grow and thrive. Find links below to purchase Shamba Shares or donate to our fall campaign!

https://grownby.com/farms/shamba-ya-amani-farm-of-peace/shop/product/VTHvBL7vtPl2Sp1enlTX?goBack=farmshop

https://givebutter.com/bettertogetherwithfam

10/02/2026

Did you know that FAM’s Farm Collective is currently made up of 46 members? Each farmer has their own growing space at Shamba and contributes effort in the community field.

Our farmers aren’t simply participants in a program; they are leaders, decision-makers, growers, and neighbors. Every person has gifts to bring, including you!

Want to donate to FAM’s fall campaign or get involved as a Shamba volunteer? See the links below!

https://givebutter.com/bettertogetherwithfam

https://www.volunteerhou.org/need/detail/?need_id=654331

10/01/2026

Better together. Stronger together. That’s the heartbeat of FAM Houston. Every day, we’re reminded that change doesn’t come from one person, or from a handful of leaders. Transformation requires all of us to bring what we have—and we all have something to bring. When we see all that’s changed at Shamba Ya Amani between 2020 and today, we remember how many thousands of pairs of hands have touched this soil, and in doing so, touched many lives. We all have something to bring.

We’re excited to introduce FAM’s fall fundraising campaign today! For the first 12 days of October (concluding on National Farmers’ Day), we’ll be highlighting stories from the FAM community, and inviting you to imagine how you can make your own contribution toward the future of FAM. You can view the campaign page and donate at the link below, and even sign up to become a fundraiser yourself! Join us in sharing these stories, and in laying the groundwork for more transformation and belonging to come 🌻

https://givebutter.com/bettertogetherwithfam

09/24/2026

Want to support and encourage our farmers this weekend? Visit the Shamba Farm Stand! Open this Saturday, 9–11 am, 8401 Dairy View Lane. Every dollar you spend helps support the farm! Cash or card accepted.

Crops available:
Okra - Fresh-picked, mix of red and green varieties
Roselle - This 2-in-1 crop boasts a citrusy, spinach-like flavor in its greens and tart, crimson red pods for hibiscus tea
Eggplant - Filled with fiber, antioxidants and essential vitamins
Molokhia - Also known as Egyptian spinach, this nutritious green is great in stews and sautées, or even as a pesto!
Moringa - Protein-rich herbal leaves from the “miracle tree”
Mint - Refreshing and rejuvenating
Honey & Honeycomb - Produced by our very own hard-working honeybees, raised ecologically in hives on-site

09/22/2026

We are sad to report that damage was done to Shamba Ya Amani over the weekend by unidentified persons. The videos above show Tonya, our Community Field Manager, discovering that our fall seedlings had been purposefully ruined, and that both our irrigation mainline and spray nozzles had been stolen. These choices made by others will derail our fall planting, impact Shamba’s sales to the community, and create much more labor-intensive work for our farm collective as they struggle to keep crops healthy in the Houston heat.

While we don’t know the intent behind these actions, our farmers are deeply discouraged to see their loving work and care treated in this way. Shamba is a place where peace is intentionally cultivated, and it is painful to see the farm’s essence disregarded. At the same time, we are so thankful for friends and neighbors who have already reached out in support, and we know that goodness will continue to thrive in this space despite any obstacles. 🌱

Umoja ni nguvu. Together, we are strong.

09/18/2026

We’ll be back at St. Philip's UMC, Houston, TX for another semester of STEM, starting tomorrow! Want to support our students by providing snacks? Check out the link below🔬💻

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Address

5200 Willowbend Boulevard
Houston, TX
77096

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 2pm

Telephone

(832) 609-8009

Website

http://www.famhoustontx.org/

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