Already Thinking of Next School Year

March 18, 2014

Tracy Fredrick, an owner of ColorPaq, started off our “Back 2 School” program early by donating  over 2,900 ColorPaq backpacks!  WOW!!!!! The first and only “Color Changing Backpack” for children of all ages. The color of the backpack will change by the touch of your hand or by the change in temperature and back to the original color. This is the…

“Spring Cleaning”

March 11, 2014

Brownie Troop 16479 did a “Spring Cleaning” clothing drive and donated all items to Houston Children’s Charity’s HCC Closet.  These young ladies focused on the collection of children’s clothing.  It just so happened that on the donation drop-off Tuesday, our HCC Closet was assisting local families.  Troop 16479’s donation were put out on the racks and shelves bringing smiles all around!  THANKS  Brownie Troop…

THANK YOU for your online donations

February 19, 2014

HCC would like to thank our online donors for their generous support.  HCC measures success by the number of children’s lives that are touched.  Our goal is to leave no legitimate request for assistance unanswered.  Again, on behalf of the special children we serve, we want to thank you for the support.

2013 Chairman’s Award

January 4, 2014

At the Annual Board Meeting, HCC’s Chairman of the Board, Tilman Fertitta, presented this award to a well deserving board member that has gone above and beyond.  In the history of this charity, The Chairman’s Award has never been given to a member of the Advisory Board.  This year that changes.  Not only is Bob Ogle an Advisory Board Member,…

Want to Volunteer?

January 3, 2014

Never volunteered before?  Become a 2014 volunteer at Houston Children’s Charity.

Houston Methodist Hospital – I CARE In Action

January 3, 2014

Houston Children’s Charity would like to THANK the volunteers from Methodist I CARE In Action for a great 2013.  We look forward to an even better 2014.  See you at the next event! The I CARE In Action program offers Methodist a unique opportunity to make a difference in the Greater Houston community by encouraging its employees to volunteer their time and…

MST Foundation Donates $5,000

December 23, 2013

A donation of $5,000 was made from the MST Foundation.  They are located in Kingwood, Texas. The MST Foundation benefits philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations, focusing specifically on private grantmaking foundations programs.

D. Miller & Associates Donates $1,000

December 20, 2013

Sherry Burdick, of D. Miller & Associates, presented HCC Program Coordinator, Elizabeth Atkins, a check for $1,000 for the A Better Night’s Sleep Program.  Over 20 staff members assisted with making Christmas Magic happen at the Toys for Tots Distribution on Saturday, December 20th at the George R. Brown Convention Center.  The staff looks forward to assisting with an upcoming…

Houston Black Real Estate Association

December 8, 2013

Houston Black Real Estate Association donated $3,022 towards Houston Children’s Charity Family Emergency Fund at Texas Children’s Cancer Center.

Girl Scouts Troop 17289

August 31, 2013

The members of Girl Scout Troop 17289 collected clothing for the HCC Closet.  They also several cases of the every so yummy Girl Scout cookies for the families visiting the HCC Closet.

Bare Your Souls

August 30, 2013

My name is Halle I am turning 9 years old and I love shoes and I love helping others! It has been my wish for a long time to have a shoe drive where I can help others who aren’t as blessed as me. My birthday is coming up and I am asking my friends at my party to bring…

Casino Night

August 29, 2013

For the 3rd year in a row, Momentum BMW West partnered with 94.5 The Buzz to host Casino Night, in honor of Houston Children’s Charity- Back 2 School Programs.  100% of the proceeds are donated to Houston Children’s Charity to raise funds so that every child in Houston can have a backpack for school!  Over $4000.00 was raised for the…

Office Depot Foundation

August 28, 2013

On Wednesday, August 14, 2013, the Office Depot Foundation donated 500 sackpacks to Houston Children’s Charity at their Back-to-School Celebration.  The sackpacks, which are designed for kids in grades K-5, include a zippered pouch containing a pen, a pencil, a pencil sharpener, an eraser, a 6″ ruler and four crayons.

School Uniforms

August 27, 2013

Savan Shah asked guests for his birthday to bring school uniforms instead of birthday presents.  He donated all of the items to Houston Children’s Charity.  Collected were boys uniform pants & shirts.  Several guests brought in backpacks &  $75.00 cash.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY Savan.

City Line Cycles

August 26, 2013

Rich Howells, owner of City Line Cycles of Deer Park, rolled in $1,100 with the 4th Annual “Ain’t Going to Sturgis” Fun Run on August 10, 2013.

EDP Renewables

August 23, 2013

Donation of 43 backpacks & additional school supplies for the Back 2 School program.  BIG THANKS to Claudia Zepeda for organizing the collection of supplies and to all of the employees’ for their assistance on Saturday August 17th handing out the backpacks to Houston’s special children.

Houston Zombie Walk Presents Reverend Horton Heat

August 21, 2013

The Houston Zombie Walk presents the Reverend Horton Heat with Houston’s own Dollyrockers for the city’s biggest Halloween party, all for charity! Dress as a zombie, hunter, rockabilly, or whatever costumes your heart desires! $15 donation to our charities ~ Gates open at 2pm, walk at 4, Dollyrockers go on at 5:45, Rev goes on at 7pm! This year we…

H-Town Classic

April 23, 2013

Houston Children’s Charity was the benefactor of the H-Town Classic Annual Charity Basketball Tournament held on March 30, 2013 at The Forge.  Daniel Martinez and Karla Yasmin, of Act Badd Productions, presented HCC a $800.00 check on April 12, 2013. Act Badd Magazine and Reebok Classics Presents the 1st Annual H-town Classic Charity Tournament.  The H-town Classic is an annual…

2012 Lincoln Intelligence Project

April 23, 2013

We want to thank BMC Software for participating in the 2012 Lincoln Intelligence Project.  With their participation, Lincoln agreed to donate $40 to their charity of choice for every employee who participated by driving a new Lincoln.  BMC Software’s support and corporate involvement raised $4,920 in donations to Houston Children’s Charity.  Thank You for your continued efforts and assisting Lincoln…