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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✨ MEET KARLA HERRERA! ✨
On March 23rd, Karla will be gifted a BRAND-NEW WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE VAN 🚐 — bringing greater independence, safety, and opportunity to her and her family! 💙
This LIFE-CHANGING van is the FIRST OF 30 being sponsored by THE FANT FOUNDATION WITH LOVE! 🫶
THANK YOU to THE FANT FOUNDATION WITH LOVE for your incredible GENEROSITY and for helping us improve the quality of life for Greater Houston’s underprivileged, abused, and disabled children who have otherwise been left behind! ❤️
Karla is a joyful and playful little girl who shares a close bond with her brothers—Joseph (8), Lennin (5), and Jezreél (4). She loves pizza, spaghetti, Disney music, bubbles, and family playtime, and enjoys watching Vlad and Nicky and Alphabet Lore. Karla dreams of one day walking so she can chase her brothers around the house, and she loves being outside, swinging in the hammock, and playing with toys that light up and make sounds—especially her favorite Violet Smarty Paws. Her home is filled with laughter, creativity, and love.
STAY TUNED as we introduce the remaining van recipients in the weeks ahead! ✨
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✨ MEET CORRIGAN WALSH-EWALD! ✨
On March 23rd, Corrigan will be gifted a BRAND-NEW WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE VAN 🚐 — bringing greater independence, safety, and opportunity to her and her family! 💙
This LIFE-CHANGING van is the SECOND OF 30 being sponsored by THE FANT FOUNDATION WITH LOVE! 🫶
THANK YOU to THE FANT FOUNDATION WITH LOVE for your incredible GENEROSITY and for helping us improve the quality of life for Greater Houston’s underprivileged, abused, and disabled children who have otherwise been left behind! ❤️
Corrigan is a spirited and loving young lady who deeply cherishes her brothers, Austin (30) and Tyler (19), who remains forever in her heart. She loves being around her family and finds comfort in shared time together. Corrigan’s favorite food is pizza, and she’s a big fan of Taylor Swift. One of her happiest moments is riding around in a golf cart, and she enjoys watching Outer Banks, which also inspired her dream of one day visiting the Outer Banks herself. Corrigan has a playful (and slightly mischievous) side—especially when she’s upset and might jokingly roll over your feet to make her feelings known. She enjoys football, loves her phone, and is sensitive to too much noise. Weekends are meant for rest, so having to get up and moving early is what bothers her most. 💖
STAY TUNED as we introduce the remaining van recipients in the weeks ahead! ✨
#HoustonChildrensCharity #ChariotsForChildren #OurKidsAreEverybodysKids
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✨ MEET ELIANA MARROQUIN! ✨
On March 23rd, Eliana will be gifted a BRAND-NEW WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE VAN 🚐 — bringing greater independence, safety, and opportunity to her and her family! 💙
This LIFE-CHANGING van is the FIRST OF 30 being sponsored by THE FANT FOUNDATION WITH LOVE! 🫶
THANK YOU to THE FANT FOUNDATION WITH LOVE for your incredible GENEROSITY and for helping us improve the quality of life for Greater Houston’s underprivileged, abused, and disabled children who have otherwise been left behind! ❤️
Eliana, lovingly called Ellie, is a bright and driven young girl who shares a close bond with her sisters, Abriella (12) and Aliza (10). They enjoy spending time together, playing games, and supporting one another, with her sisters always ready to lend a helping hand. Ellie loves Asian food, especially sushi and seafood, and enjoys listening to punk rap and rock music. She has a big heart for cats and lights up whenever she’s around them. Ellie enjoys watching YouTube streamers, Stranger Things, and her favorite movie, Coraline. Naturally witty and full of humor, she loves making others laugh. Ellie’s goals include graduating high school with a 4.0 GPA, earning her pharmacy tech certification, and attending a college with a pharmacy program. She finds joy in beautiful scenery, meaningful life experiences, and caring for animals, and is deeply bothered by judgment and mistreatment of animals. 💖
STAY TUNED as we introduce the remaining van recipients in the weeks ahead! ✨
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SPECIAL GUEST AT THE HOUSTON CHILDREN’S CHARITY OFFICE 🏀✨
We were HONORED to welcome Shaquille O’Neal to Houston Children’s Charity yesterday! Shaquille O' Neal stopped by to meet our team, take photos, and learn more about how we serve Greater Houston’s underprivileged, abused, and disabled children who have otherwise been left behind. 💛
He shared his PASSION for making a real difference in Houston and his desire to SUPPORT OUR MISSION in meaningful ways. We are grateful for his heart for Houston’s children — and excited for the impact we can make together! 🎉
#HoustonChildrensCharity #OurKidsAreEverybodysKids #ShaquilleONeal
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Today, we gathered for our FEBRUARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING! ✨
We’re so grateful for our DEDICATED BOARD MEMBERS whose leadership, vision, and commitment continue to move Houston Children’s Charity forward as we step into a NEW SEASON OF IMPACT. ❤️
Together, we’re setting the tone for 2026 and BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES for children across Greater Houston — ONE CHILD AT A TIME! 🌟
And as we look ahead to CHARIOTS FOR CHILDREN on March 23, we’re more inspired than ever by what’s possible when this community shows up. 🚐
#HoustonChildrensCharity #OurKidsAreEverybodysKids #ChariotsForChildren
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THANK YOU TO THE FANT FOUNDATION WITH LOVE! 🧡
With heartfelt gratitude, thank you to The Fant Foundation with Love for sponsoring 30 WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE VANS for our 2026 CHARIOTS FOR CHILDREN Van Distribution Day on MARCH 23! 🎉
Because of your generosity, more children and families will gain access to SAFE, RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION — and with it, greater INDEPENDENCE, OPPORTUNITY, and FREEDOM.
Stay tuned as we begin introducing this year’s VAN RECIPIENTS and sharing their powerful stories — the HEART of Chariots for Children and the reason this work matters so deeply. 💛
‼️CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! We need YOU to help make one of our most IMPACTFUL DAYS possible! SIGN UP HERE: 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
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Officially 6 WEEKS OUT from our “Chariots for Children” Van Distribution Day — and the COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🎉
‼️ SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE: houstonchildrenscharity.org/chariots-for-children-volunteer-registration-form/
On MARCH 23, Houston Children’s Charity will reach a powerful NEW MILESTONE, distributing 98 WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE VANS to children and families across Greater Houston — our largest distribution to date! 🌟
To celebrate, we’re taking it back to LAST YEAR! ⌛️
Still dreaming about “A GREAT DAY IN MAY” — our 2025 “Chariots for Children” distribution, where 66 WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE VANS helped change lives and create new pathways to independence, opportunity, and hope! 🚐
None of this would have been possible without the incredible GENEROSITY of our VAN SPONSORS, the dedication of our COMMUNITY PARTNERS, and the tireless support of our VOLUNTEERS! 🫶
‼️CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! We need YOU to help make one of our most IMPACTFUL DAYS possible!
📅 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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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. 💪💛
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