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Soon, every volunteer will walk through this larger-than-life symbol of hope and compassion, a daily reminder of the thousands of children they\u2019re helping feed across Houston. \ud83d\udc9b<\/p>\n<p>Since our last update, we\u2019ve seen some major milestones at the Kids\u2019 Meals ExxonMobil Campus:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The remainder of the\u00a0<strong>concrete has been poured<\/strong>, giving us a solid foundation to grow from\u2014literally and figuratively!<\/li>\n<li>Our\u00a0<strong>reception desk is beginning to take shape<\/strong>, and we can already picture the warm welcomes that will be given here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paint and tiling are underway<\/strong>, bringing bright, cheerful pops of color throughout the building that reflect the joy and energy of our mission.<\/li>\n<li>And to top it all off\u2014<strong>landscaping has started<\/strong>! The exterior is beginning to bloom with life, just like the future you\u2019re helping us build for the children we serve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every brick, brushstroke, and bloom is part of a much bigger picture: a future where every child has access to nutritious food, a caring community, and hope for tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p>We can\u2019t wait to welcome you through these doors in Fall of 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">A heartfelt thank you to our incredible project team \u2013 Kirksey Architecture, Pin Oak Interests, Satterfield &amp; Pontikes Construction, and Dennis Clark at Pappas Restaurants, Inc.<\/span>\u00a0Their hard work and dedication are turning this dream into a reality, and we can\u2019t wait to see the transformation continue. Stay tuned for more updates as we build towards a brighter future for the children in our community!\u00a0<em>If you would like to learn more about the Building Hope Capital Campaign and naming opportunities, email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ali@kidsmealsinc.org\">ali@kidsmealsinc.org<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_slider et_pb_slider_0 et_pb_slider_fullwidth_off et_slider_auto et_slider_speed_7000 et_slide_transition_to_next et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_had_animation\" data-active-slide=\"et_pb_slide_1\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slides\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slide et_pb_slide_1 et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_media_alignment_center et-pb-active-slide\" data-slide-id=\"et_pb_slide_1\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_container clearfix et_pb_empty_slide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_slider_container_inner\">\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<div class=\"post-content-inner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our new headquarters is quickly coming together\u2014and we couldn\u2019t be more excited to share the progress! 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