HOUSTON CHILDREN’S CHARITY PRESIDENT AND CEO HONORED WITH ROOM DEDICATION AT TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL HOUSTON – The Board of Directors of Houston Children’s Charity (HCC) is pleased to announce the unveiling of the Laura S. Ward, Houston Children’s Charity, Child Life Room at Texas Children’s Hospital Hematology Center Outpatient Clinic. The intimate ceremony was a culmination of recognition for…
The holiday season can be a magical time but it can also be a very difficult time of year for families in need. As you plan your own holiday celebrations this year, consider ways your family can spread Christmas joy. You can donate your time or money to ensure underprivileged children have a Merry Christmas this year! Starting December 18th…
After two interrupted and unusual school years, area students were ready to return to the classroom. And for 12 years, Houston Children’s Charity has worked with long-time partners Rod Ryan of The Rod Ryan Morning Show and 94.5 The Buzz to ensure they were prepared for the classroom! On Saturday, August 7, 2021, HCC distributed more than 4,000 backpacks…
Please join us in welcoming our newest Board Member! Houston Children’s Charity proudly welcomes its newest member to our Board of Directors, Morris Smith, MBA. Morris Smith has held numerous positions with increasing responsibility during his tenure in the Coca-Cola system. Morris is currently the Director of Public Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability for Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages. He is…
Please join us in welcoming our newest Board Member! Houston Children’s Charity proudly welcomes its newest member to our Board of Directors, David B. Atkins. David is an influential residential real estate professional who was taught at an early age by his father to give back to his community. He is setting a shining example for his children through his…
Houston Children’s Charity awarded NINE wheelchair-accessible vehicles to families in need! On May 5, 2021, HCC awarded nine handicapped-accessible vans to deserving children and their families. Generous donors made these gifts possible: five by The Fant Foundation, three by The Guill Family, and one by You First Foundation. With sponsor representatives, emcee Patrick Fertitta and HCC President & CEO Laura…
The Back2School program is open! “Back2School” provides students with backpacks full of age-appropriate school supplies. Since 2005, beginning with just one school district but now encompassing a number of districts and charter schools across 5 counties, HCC has helped more than 40,000 children start school on the right path. 3 ways to submit your application: ONLINE: Complete, attach required documents, and submit…
NINE MORE GIFTS OF MOBILITY AWARDED TO FAMILIES IN NEED Tilman Fertitta hosted our Fall Chariots for Children Distribution on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 (at Willie G’s Seafood). Houston Children’s Charity awarded NINE wheelchair-accessible vehicles to families in need. Special Thanks to Sponsors The Fant Foundation / Jana & Richard Fant Moody Endowment Suzanne Klein / Edna Meyer-Nelson Texas Mattress…
The Back2School program is open! Special Thank You to The Rod Ryan Show on 94.5 The Buzz for their 11th year as a Back2School Sponsor! Everyone applying for the Back2School program will need to visit www.HoustonChildrensCharity.org for the application. Ways to apply for the Back2School program: ONLINE This year you may fill…
“I’m just writing to say thank you so, so much for the beds. My kids no longer have to sleep on the floor. They love their beds.” – Jeanette M. #GivingTuesday for #ABetterNightsSleep on May 5, 2020 Who? The Board of Directors of Houston Children’s Charity are deeply troubled that thousands of area children are without…
An Update from Houston Children’s Charity. At Houston Children’s Charity, our number one priority is always the children we serve. Although some of our programs are temporarily postponed due to COVID-19 and social distancing, our team continues to assist Houston’s special children. We still review applications, as well as answer any questions and concerns you may have on a daily basis. In…
Together – we WILL get through this A Parent’s Guide to Resources FOOD RESOURCES Houston Food Bank and HISD Please visit the Houston Food Bank for their resources, they have an interactive map to locate the nearest pantry to you! Check our your school district for food updates. HISD has a blog with dates and times for food drives. Catholic…
We, at Houston Children’s Charity, know that this is a difficult and uncertain time for everyone. Our special kids are our #1 priority and we know yours as well. Together – we WILL get through this. Important Message: The online auction scheduled for March 27th has been postponed until further notice. Anyone getting restless? Please see the list of activities…
A Statement from the President and CEO Our number 1 priority is the health and well-being of our donors, sponsors and the children we serve. We thank all of our supporters for standing by our side as we navigate this unfamiliar course. It was a very difficult decision to cancel our upcoming Gala and we look forward to hosting our…
We are hiring! If you have the listed qualifications (in the above graphic) and would like to join the HCC team in our mission to serve Houston children in need, apply today! DUTIES INCLUDE: – OVERALL – Processing general ledger entries, bank reconciliation, credit card reconciliation, fixed asset purchases, and journal entries. – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE / RECEIVABLE – Receive…
Mayor Sylvester Turner joins HCC President & CEO, Laura Ward, Board Members Edna Meyer-Nelson and Robert Ogle, along with U.S. Marines (including Toys for Tots Coordinator, Gunnery Sergeant Charles Burks – pictured far right) and volunteers Friday morning at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Houston, TX – Friday, December 20th marked the opening of Houston Children’s Charity’s 2-day Annual…
Kiander with her mother, Mirkis, and Houston Children’s Charity Programs Manager, Rebecca Hernandez The following is a true story and a glorious reminder about how impactful giving can be. When Dee-Dee and Tommy Fibich lost their 15-year-old granddaughter, Kaitlyn, to ALS years ago, it became their selfless wish to endow her mobility equipment to another child in need of it.…
On Saturday, November 16th, 2019 the smell of warm, baking chocolate chip cookies should have been more than enough reason to celebrate, but there was so much more than that! The day marked the grand opening of the newest Tiff’s Treats location in Webster, Texas. Hundreds of people were lined up all the way from the entrance to the street…
Wednesday, November 13th, 2019 marked World Kindness Day. Houston Children’s Charity celebrated by hosting an advance screening of the highly-anticipated holiday season film, A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD. Two-time Best Actor Academy Award winner, Tom Hanks, portrays the beloved Mr. Rogers in this true story of how the TV host significantly impacted a young reporter’s volatile outlook on family…
Houston Children’s Charity Gifts 15 Disabled Children and their Families Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicles During Recent 2-Day Van Distribution Event Fertitta Entertainment’s Patrick Fertitta and Houston Children’s Charity President & CEO, Laura Ward, are photographed with the Escobar Family, one of 15 households who received wheelchair-accessible vans last week through the Chariots for Children program. Houston, TX – Houston Children’s Charity kicked…