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HCC Wins BBB 2017 Distinction Award
Houston Children’s Charity was named a finalist at the BBB’s Awards for Excellence Luncheon on May 8th. HCC took home the Winner of Distinction Award in the non-profit category. HCC is proud to be a BBB-accredited charity and we look forward to continue being held to the highest of standards that our supporters have come to expect from…
Read MoreHCC’s Laura Ward Recognized in “Women Making A Difference” Segment
KPRC news anchor, Sara Donchey, stopped by the HCC office and warehouse on Thursday, April 28 to interview HCC CEO, President & Executive Director, Laura Ward, for a series about women making a difference in Houston. The segment features an interview with Laura and two families who were both impacted by HCC programs. View the full segment here. Caring…
Read MoreHCC Teams Up with Texas Mattress Makers
Houston Children’s Charity teamed up with Texas Mattress Makers Saturday, March 25th to provide 400 children with a bed of their very own through its “A Better Night’s Sleep” program. Did you know that an estimated 20,000 children in Houston do not have a bed? Thanks to Texas Mattress Makers, these children received a quality mattress…
Read MoreBecome a Chariots for Children Sponsor
HCC is seeking corporate sponsors who share our vision of providing safe and efficient transportation for wheelchair-bound children in Houston. These vehicles provide a means to much-needed treatment, doctor’s appointments, school activities, and is a first step into a larger world full of adventure and options that were once thought unattainable. One of these vehicles…
Read MoreHelp Make Easter “EGG”stra Special!
Houston Children’s Charity is preparing for its Annual Easter Party! Every year, HCC invites 350 special children to celebrate Easter with food, beverages, games, and an Easter egg hunt! With your help, we can make sure every child at our party leaves with a filled Easter basket! A small $10 donation goes a long…
Read MoreB.I.S.H. Students Raise Money for Bed Program
Houston Children’s Charity accepted a check on January 26, 2017 from 4 students at British International School of Houston. Zoya, Sophia, Bethany, and Inge worked together and planned a bake sale that raised $630.46 for our “A Better Night’s Sleep” program! Their generosity and hard work means that 6 more children will receive a brand-new twin…
Read More1st HCC Closet Visit Of 2017 Is A Success!
First HCC Closet visit of the year was a HUGE success! Thanks to YOUR donations, more than 52 families and 150 children were provided with clothing, accessories, and books on January 17th at absolutely no cost! If you, or someone you know, need assistance with clothing, you can apply online for the HCC Closet here: https://houstonchildrenscharity.org/forms/…
Read MoreHouston Texan, DeAndre Hopkins Surprises 17 Children
Houston Texan, DeAndre Hopkins surprised 17 of Houston Children’s Charity’s clients on Tuesday, December 20! The NFL wide receiver teamed up with HCC and Champs at Memorial City Mall to provide the under-served children with a shopping spree just 5 days before Christmas. Each child was surprised with not only seeing the football player in person…
Read MoreHelp Us Win the #YFGivesLocal Grant
Houston Children’s Charity has been nominated for the Yelp Foundation Gives Local grant contest and need votes from our community to win up to a $5,000 grant. Will you help us?! Voting takes only a minute and doesn’t require a personal donation – just help the Yelp Foundation give away their grants! This funding could…
Read MoreHCC Distributes 250 Beds with Carlos Correa & MattressFirm
Houston Children’s Charity, with the help and generosity of Carlos Correa and his #restlessforthecause initiative along with Mattress Firm, gave away 250 beds to children in need just in time for the holidays! HCC’s “A Better Night’s Sleep” program has provided more than 10,000 children in Houston with a bed of their very own since its…
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