Making Progress - Assisting One Child At A Time

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Great organizations aren’t built by one person. They’re strengthened over time by people willing to step forward, take responsibility, open doors, build relationships, and lead.

Over Houston Children’s Charity’s first 30 years, eight Presidents have helped guide the organization through different chapters of its growth. Each brought something different to the role—but all shared one belief: Houston’s children deserve a community willing to answer when they need help.

Today, we celebrate Robert E. Ogle, Gary D. Becker, David L. Moore, Edna Meyer-Nelson, John B. Johnson, Tad Brown, Penny Loyd, and Laura S. Ward for their leadership, service, and lasting contributions to Houston Children’s Charity.

Different leaders. One shared promise.

30 Years of Extraordinary People.

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Robert E. Ogle | 1996
Where leadership began.
A CPA turnaround professional and longtime civic leader, Robert Ogle became Houston Children's Charity’s first President and helped give a brand-new organization the foundation in leadership it needed to grow. He has also led the Houston CPA society, Good Samaritan Foundation and Operation Rainbow.

Gary D. Becker | 2002 & 2005–2006
The President Who Came Back
Gary brought decades of experience in live entertainment and relationship-building to Houston Children's Charity that helped start the star studded annual gala productions. He served not once, but twice as President. His career included more than 40 years with PACE Entertainment and later leadership in developing Smart Financial Centre. He remains HCC’s Vice Chairman today.

David L. Moore | 2003–2004
Building the Early Years
David Moore helped guide Houston Children's Charity during a formative period when the organization was still building its reputation, relationships, and presence throughout Houston. David thought every child should have privilege of a bike at Christmas and started HCC bike program that would later become his Elves and Moore.

Edna Meyer-Nelson | 2007–2009
Leadership That Lasts
Edna brought the same entrepreneurial drive to Houston Children's Charity that built The Richland Companies, the commercial real estate company she founded in 1993. Nearly two decades after her presidency, she's still serving Houston Children's Charity today as Treasurer, not to mention a reliable supporter for 28-years.

John B. Johnson | 2010–2013
Community Leadership in Action
John helped lead Houston Children's Charity through four important years of growth while bringing deep Houston business and community relationships to the organization. During his presidency, Houston Children's Charity continued building events that connected Houston leaders, athletes, and supporters directly to its mission— including 2012's A Gathering of Champions, which raised $130,000.

Tad Brown | 2014
Bringing the Team Together
Then a senior Houston Rockets executive, Tad brought a career built around sports, entertainment, community outreach, and bringing people together. His Houston Children's Charity presidency coincided with an era of major Gala visibility and strong Houston community connections.

Penny Loyd | 2015–2017
A Heart for Giving
Penny's commitment extends far beyond Houston Children's Charity. She and her husband established The Loyd Charitable Foundation in 2009, supporting organizations in Houston and around the world. Her own career has ranged from banking and technology to insurance and the Foreign Service—and she continues serving Houston Children's Charity today as Secretary.

Laura S. Ward | 2018–Present
Carrying the Promise Forward
Laura's connection to HCC reaches all the way back to its founding. Today, as President & CEO, she leads an organization that reports serving more than 300 agencies and over 8 million children since 1996—with the same ambition that has defined HCC from the beginning: leave no legitimate request for assistance unanswered. ... See MoreSee Less

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👕 HCC CLOSET DAY! 💙

YESTERDAY, Houston Children’s Charity served 38 FAMILIES & 105 CHILDREN through our HCC Closet!

THANK YOU to our 7 DONORS and 2 VOLUNTEERS for helping make today possible. Your generosity continues to make a difference for Houston’s children and families! 💛

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What began in 2005 serving just one school district has grown into a regional effort spanning five counties, helping more than 50,000 children start school with the backpacks and supplies they need to succeed.
 
For nearly two decades, volunteers, sponsors, educators, and community partners—including The Rod Ryan Show—have come together to make sure thousands of children begin the school year with confidence instead of worry.

Because a backpack is more than school supplies.
 
It’s confidence.
It’s opportunity.
It’s Houston taking care of its own.
 
From one school district... to more than 50,000 children.
 
From all of us at Houston Children’s Charity, we wish good luck to every student, teacher, and family heading back to school this year. Here’s to a great school year—and thank you, Houston, for helping make it possible for thousands of children to start strong.
 
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30 Years of Changing Lives

What began in 2006 with just six vans has become one of Houston Children's Charity's most recognized and life-changing programs.

Today, 538 Chariots are traveling Houston's roads, providing safe, reliable transportation for children and families who need it most. Every vehicle represents more than a set of keys—it represents access to medical appointments, therapy, school, family activities, and the everyday moments that every child deserves.

Perhaps the most remarkable part of the program isn't the number of vehicles. It's the moment each family receives the keys. Sponsors hand them over personally, transforming generosity into connection and reminding us that when a community comes together, lives truly change.

From 6 Chariots... to 538.��

That's what 30 years of answering the call looks like.

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Houston Children's Charity

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30 Years of Changing Lives

What began in 2006 with just six vans has become one of Houston Children’s Charity’s most recognized and life-changing programs.
 
Today, 538 Chariots are traveling Houston’s roads, providing safe, reliable transportation for children and families who need it most. Every vehicle represents more than a set of keys—it represents access to medical appointments, therapy, school, family activities, and the everyday moments that every child deserves.
 
Perhaps the most remarkable part of the program isn’t the number of vehicles. It’s the moment each family receives the keys. Sponsors hand them over personally, transforming generosity into connection and reminding us that when a community comes together, lives truly change.
 
From 6 Chariots... to 538.


That’s what 30 years of answering the call looks like.
 
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Who’s already thinking about their Gala outfit? ✨

For 30 years, Houston Children’s Charity has welcomed some of Houston’s most stylish supporters to evenings that changed lives.

Take a stroll through the archives—and maybe pick up a little inspiration along the way.

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