Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center

4014 Market Street
Houston, Texas 77020
713.238.2248/Office
713.223.1619/Fax

Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center Administration
713.238.2248
Room: 126

Hours of Service
Monday and Friday 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Also open Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. for special events

Rental space is available at the Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center for public meetings, receptions, workshops, banquets and seminars. There is a conference room and a coffee bar available for smaller meetings. The center assists residents on a fixed income with completion of an application for payment of their city water bill. For further information regarding rental fees and space availability, contact the administration office at 713.238.2248.

Service Providers:

American Red Cross
713.229.8008
Room: 101
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday

Provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Also, assists in recovery for disasters promote improvement of health and safety conditions within the 14 zip code area through education programs in first aid, water safety, community disaster education and health fairs.

Gulf Coast Early Head Start
713.222.7212
Room: 117
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday

Help parents be child’s first teacher. Assist with locating medical care, including care for pregnant women. Assistance locating dental care. Nutritional guidance for mother and child. Support from other parents. Lending library for books and toys. Also, assistant for children with disabilities.

Fifth Ward Branch Library
713.238.2247
Room: 100
Hours of Service Monday 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Provides basic library services: books, films, slides, special references and programming for adults and children. Also, provides a neighborhood information service.

Fifth Ward Enrichment Program
713.229.8353
Room: 103
Hours of Service: Administrative Staff 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday Program Staff 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Monday – Friday

Provides a comprehensive after-school program of educational, social and cultural enrichment to discourage negative social influences. School sites include Wheatley, Fleming, E.O. Smith, Dogan, Concord and Crawford.

Fifth Ward Head Start
713.238.2255
Room: 113
Hours of Service: 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday

A program for low-income families with children ages 3 – 4. This program provides medical examinations, vision screening, dental screenings and immunizations. It also provides breakfast, a morning snack, lunch and an afternoon snack. There are two scheduled classes available; either full day or half day. Free social services for parents are available.

Mayor's Citizen Assistance Office
713.238.2257
Room: 102
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday

The Citizens Assistance Office functions in a “customer service” capacity to ensure that city services are delivered to surrounding neighborhoods. The office provides investigation on location of problems and quick reporting of the problem to the proper department to be solved within a reasonable period of time. Provides support to groups involved with community development activities and works directly with civic clubs, neighborhood organizations, schools and churches. The office also serves as an information and referral source.

Mental Health/Mental Retardation Infant Program
713.970.4800
Rm. 129
Hours of Service: Mon.-Wed.-Thurs.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Provides infant stimulation to help young children who show a delay in development to reach their fullest potential by conducting home visits for parents and children.

Neighborhood Centers, Inc. Senior Citizens Program
713.223.2237
J.W. Peavy Center
Hours of Service: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday

Services include a hot lunch, recreation, field and shopping trips, tours and educational programs. Transportation is provided to and from the center.

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