Making Progress - Assisting One Child At A Time
We measure our success by the number of children whose lives are touched by our efforts each year. Houston Children’s Charity is served by its Founder, President & CEO Laura Ward, and a steadfast Board of Directors who carefully steward the resources of our donors to efficiently and effectively meet the needs of Houston’s children.
With an ambitious goal to leave no legitimate request for assistance unanswered, we seek to expand our base of support through dedicated sponsors and committed volunteers to strengthen our ability to help children. Our supporters come from all walks of life and understand that caring means giving of themselves. There are numerous ways to be a part of our work. Explore our programs and events to see how you would like to become involved and contact us today!
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NEW MILESTONE FOR HOUSTON CHILDREN’S CHARITY 🚐
On March 23, Houston Children’s Charity will reach a powerful new milestone—distributing 98 wheelchair-accessible vans to children and families in need through our signature Chariots for Children program. 💛
Each van represents GREATER INDEPENDENCE, DIGNITY, AND FREEDOM for families across our community—and a reminder of what’s possible when compassion and generosity come together!
✨ Stay tuned NEXT WEEK as we proudly announce our 2026 Chariots for Children Sponsors and the incredible families receiving vans this year!
‼️CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! We need YOU to help make one of our most IMPACTFUL DAYS possible!
🫶 SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER! houstonchildrenscharity.org/chariots-for-children-volunteer-registration-form/
📅 Monday, March 23, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston Ballroom
1600 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77027
#HoustonChildrensCharity #OurKidsAreEverybodysKids #ChariotsForChildren
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HCC CLOSET SHOPPING DAY RECAP 🌟
On Tuesday, we hosted another impactful HCC Closet Shopping Day, and we are so grateful to our AMAZING VOLUNTEERS who helped make it possible. Together, we served 41 FAMILIES & 128 CHILDREN, ensuring they had access to free clothing, essentials, and resources! 🎉
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our GENEROUS DONORS who showed up with open hearts and full arms. ❤️
• Delma Lara for donating children’s clothing, shoes, and books
• Jessica Reed for contributing multiple bags of boys’ and girls’ clothing
• Julie for donating baby clothing
• Johana Deadmon and the team from Ilekan for gifting new toys and books
• Holly Spears and River Oaks Academy for donating clothing and toys in support of our families
‼️ WANT TO MAKE A DONATION? houstonchildrenscharity.org/hcc-closet-donation-drop-off-form/
Because of community members like you, families leave the HCC Closet feeling SUPPORTED, DIGNIFIED, AND CARED FOR! 🫶
#HoustonChildrensCharity #OurKidsAreEverybodysKids #HCCCloset
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✨ INTRODUCING OUR NEWEST BOARD MEMBER ✨
We are proud to welcome John Michael Vanderhider to the Houston Children’s Charity Board of Directors! 🎉
Michael brings a lifelong commitment to SERVICE, EQUITY, AND POSITIVE COMMUNITY IMPACT, leading initiatives focused on IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN across the Houston community. His philanthropic leadership reflects a deep dedication to meaningful, lasting change for families in need.
We are grateful for his HEART FOR SERVICE and honored to have his LEADERSHIP supporting our mission. Please join us in giving Michael a warm welcome to the Houston Children’s Charity family. ❤️
#HoustonChildrensCharity #OurKidsAreEverybodysKids
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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT 🎉
Yesterday, we were honored to welcome Sahil Kancherla, founder of Sugar4Smiles, to our office as he stopped by to pick up his grant check. As part of an EXISTING PARTNERSHIP, Houston Children’s Charity was proud to gift an ORGANIZATIONAL GRANT to support this meaningful work. 🌟
Sugar4Smiles is a nonprofit dedicated to providing FOOD-INSECURE CHILDREN with birthday kits on their SPECIAL DAY—because EVERY CHILD DESERVES the joy of celebrating with their very own birthday cake. 🎂✨
We are DEEPLY GRATEFUL for Sahil’s heart, vision, and commitment to bringing SMILES, JOY, AND DIGNITY to Houston’s children. It is an honor to partner together to ensure more children feel CELEBRATED, SEEN, AND LOVED on their birthdays! 💖
Together, we’re creating MEANINGFUL MOMENTS for the children of Greater Houston that last a lifetime! ❤️
#HoustonChildrensCharity #OurKidsAreEverybodysKids #Sugar4Smiles
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NEW YEAR HCC CLOSET RESET DAY — RECAP ✨
Our New Year HCC Closet Reset Day was truly COMMUNITY IN ACTION! 🎉 We’re so grateful to our 35 volunteers from Lover Girl Run Club for bringing so much HEART, ENERGY & JOY to the day!
From UNPACKING and SORTING donations to DEEP CLEANING and ORGANIZING every shelf, this amazing group helped prepare the HCC Closet to warmly welcome families in 2026. ❤️
A huge thank you to H-E-B for donating 23 SHOPPING CARTS that now support families at the HCC Closet! 🛒🛍️ These carts help create a true shopping experience—allowing parents to move through the space with ease as they select FREE clothing, essentials, and resources for their children!
Because when our COMMUNITY shows up together, MEANINGFUL IMPACT follows. 💪💛
#HoustonChildrensCharity #OurKidsAreEverybodysKids #HCCCloset #HEB
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✨ WE’RE HIRING! ✨
Houston Children’s Charity is looking for an OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR & OPERATIONS MANAGER to join our team! ✏️
We’re seeking an ENERGETIC, FLEXIBLE, AND COLLABORATIVE team player with exceptional organizational skills and a strong, results-oriented work ethic. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Administrative & Office Operations
• Human Resources & Compliance
• Financial & Operational Support
• Program & Event Operations
• Board & Committee Support
‼️ INTERESTED? 📩 Email: Development@HoustonChildrensCharity.org
#HoustonChildrensCharity #OurKidsAreEverybodysKids
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It was an HONOR to welcome the ExxonMobil Foundation to our office today!
We are deeply thankful to Melissa Sowell and Claudia Kreisle for spending time with our team and for their continued support of Houston’s children. ❤️
As we look ahead to a year of partnership, Houston Children’s Charity remains committed to being FAITHFUL STEWARDS of the Foundation’s funds entrusted to us — ensuring they create MEANINGFUL, LASTING IMPACT for the families we serve. 🎉
Thank you for believing in this work and walking alongside us. 🫶
#HoustonChildrensCharity #OurKidsAreEverybodysKids #ExxonMobil
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DID YOU KNOW? CHARIOTS FOR CHILDREN EDITION! 💛 🚐
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, nearly 1 IN 7 PEOPLE with disabilities live in households without access to a car — making everyday life, medical care, and independence far more challenging.
This is the MISSION behind CHARIOTS FOR CHILDREN — delivering SAFE, RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION and GREATER INDEPENDENCE to families of disabled, wheelchair-bound children through HANDICAPPED-ACCESSIBLE VANS. ✨
Since 1996, Houston Children’s Charity has awarded 440 LIFE-ALTERING CHARIOTS to agencies and individual families across Greater Houston! 🎉
🤝Join us for the 2026 Chariots for Children van distribution
📅 Monday, March 23, 2026
🫶 SIGN UP & VOLUNTEER HERE: houstonchildrenscharity.org/chariots-for-children-volunteer-registration-form/
#HoustonChildrensCharity #OurKidsAreEverybodysKids #ChariotsForChildren
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✨ ACTION SHOTS FROM OUR NEW YEAR HCC CLOSET RESET DAY! ✨
The energy was HIGH and the teamwork was REAL as our incredible volunteers from @lovergirlrunclub jumped in to UNPACK & SORT DONATIONS, DEEP CLEAN, and ORGANIZE EVERY SHELF — all to ensure the HCC Closet is ready to warmly welcome families in 2026. 🎉
This is what it looks like when a COMMUNITY shows up with PURPOSE, HEART, and a whole lot of JOY. We couldn’t do this work without you. 🎉
#HoustonChildrensCharity #OurKidsAreEverybodysKids #HCCCloset
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🎥 COMMUNITY IN ACTION 🎥
Hear from our Program Services Coordinator, Tania Requena, and members of the Lover Girl Run Club on why they were so excited to be out at our NEW YEAR HCC CLOSET RESET DAY! 🎉
From UNPACKING & SORTING DONATIONS to DEEP CLEANING and ORGANIZING EVERY SHELF, everyone had a BLAST preparing the HCC Closet to warmly welcome families in 2026. 🎉✨
Because when our COMMUNITY shows up together, meaningful IMPACT follows! 💪
#HoustonChildrensCharity #OurKidsAreEverybodysKids #HCCCloset
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🛒 THANK YOU, H-E-B! ❤️
We are incredibly GRATEFUL to H-E-B for donating 23 SHOPPING CARTS that now support families at the HCC Closet. These carts help us provide a true SHOPPING EXPERIENCE — allowing parents to move through the space with ease as they select FREE clothing, essentials, and resources for their children! 🛒🛍️
These carts will continue to serve families at the HCC Closet ALL YEAR LONG, helping us create a welcoming, dignified environment for every family we serve! 🫶
Partnerships like this allow us to better serve Houston’s children — TODAY AND EVERY DAY. Thank you H-E-B! 🎉
#HoustonChildrensCharity #OurKidsAreEverybodysKids #HCCCloset #HEB
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THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE SUPPORTERS
