Dear Friends,
As we reflect on 2025, our hearts are full. Your generosity, presence, and belief in our mission created a year of extraordinary impact for Houston’s special children. Your support is felt every day by the children we serve, our dedicated staff, and our Board of Directors. Together, we are preparing for new events and expanded programs that will allow us to serve even more families in the years ahead.
This was a record‑breaking and pivotal year for Houston Children’s Charity. Our 28th Annual Gala reached new heights, raising an incredible $9.4 million — a milestone that stands as a testament to your compassion and commitment. Across every program, your support allowed us to dream bigger and deliver more.
As we celebrate our 30th anniversary, we are reminded of the promise that has guided us from the very beginning. For three decades, Houston Children’s Charity has lived a commitment that has never wavered: to answer the call when families need help and to stand in the gaps that others cannot fill. This promise has shaped compassion in action through moments of urgency, resilience, and hope. It has been kept by a community of Texans whose hearts and generosity have turned care into impact and possibility into reality.
As we honor this milestone, we do so with gratitude for the past and purpose for the future. The promise still stands strong. When a child needs help, we will try to answer — every child, every time.
We are humbled by your commitment to our mission and energized by what lies ahead. As we enter 2026, we ask you to continue walking beside us as we work to lift the lives of even more children in our community.
“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” – Mother Theresa
With enormous gratitude and love to each of you,
Laura S. Ward
President & CEO
Houston Children’s Charity