Community Service

Building Our Community

“Giving back” is a cliché. But we’re not afraid of clichés – and we definitely believe in investing in our community, its people and their future, particularly as it relates to those with special needs. For that reason, MLN annually allocates a portion of its earnings to philanthropic endeavors. This year we’ve supported these fine organizations. Won’t you join us?

The Memorial Hermann Foundation serves as the fundraising arm of the Memorial Hermann System, serving Greater Houston through 11 hospitals, three Heart & Vascular Institutes, The Institute for Rehabilitation & Research, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, the Mischer Neuroscience Institute, and dozens of specialty-care and outpatient centers. http://www.memorialhermann.org/volunteer/content.aspx?ID=3616

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation exists to support the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and improve the quality of life for those with the disease. The foundation funds and accredits more than 115 CF care centers, 95 adult care programs and 50 affiliate programs, and has 80 chapters and branch offices nationwide. http://www.cff.org

The Rice Design Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of architecture, urban design, and the built environment in the Houston region through educational programs, the publication of Cite: The Architecture and Design Review of Houston, and active programs to initiate physical improvements. Each year, the RDA sponsors two lecture series, an architecture tour, and two or more civic forums. Additional programs, such as exhibitions, film series, competitions, special lectures and tours complement these other activities. http://rda.rice.edu/

The Day of Golf for Kids, an multifaceted event held at The Redstone Golf Club Tournament Course one day after the Shell Houston Open. Beneficiaries include the YMCA of Greater Houston, which has served our region for more than 118 years; The First Tee Houston/Redstone, a World Golf Foundation initiative, is dedicated to providing young people of all backgrounds an opportunity to develop, through golf and character education, life-enhancing values such as honesty, integrity and sportsmanship; and the WON Heart Foundation created in 2006 by Giff and Wendy Nielsen's family and focused principally on young people and youth programs. http://www.dayofgolfforkids.com

In addition, MLN is proud to have contributed this past year to the Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of America and The 100 Club of Houston, while also donating time, material and equipment to various local churches and charitable organizations with air conditioning and plumbing needs.