Friends of the Children - Houston

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Friends of the Children - Houston

Impacting generational change by empowering youth and families who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with professional mentors.

06/19/2026

Juneteenth is more than a day of remembrance - it is a celebration of freedom, resilience, and hope for the future. ✨ As a Houston-based organization, we hold a deep connection to this history, the generations of strength that have shaped our community and we carry it into the work we do every day.

👥 Honoring this day means showing up for the kids and families in our community and helping create a future where every child has the opportunity to thrive.

06/18/2026

A pair of cleats can go a long way. 🏈💙 When Friend Steffon learned that Zane and Jordan needed football cleats for the upcoming season, he remembered he had a pair at home from when his own son played. The boys tried them on, and they fit perfectly.

Within minutes, they were outside playing football together while their moms cheered them on. ☀️

The impact didn't stop there - we were also able to get both boys registered for football camps this summer! 🎉

Our Words & Wonders campaign is about more than literacy. It's about creating opportunities for youth to build confidence, develop teamwork, and discover what they're capable of - on and off the field.

06/16/2026

A warm welcome to new Friend, Neftali Mojica! 🤝 Houston born and raised, Neftali is a first-generation college graduate from the University of Houston who found his calling in child development. After four years teaching in Houston ISD, including being named Teacher of the Year 🏅 , he is bringing his experience and his heart for the whole child to our team.

We're so glad that he's here - the kids can't wait to meet him!

06/14/2026

Summer reading just got a major upgrade! 📚 As part of Words & Wonders, our summer literacy campaign, our Friend Zeyanna launched "Flip Into Summer Reading" with Skye and Taylor.

📚 The girls made handmade bookmarks, hand-picked chapter books, and put together a custom tracker to log their progress. Even their caregivers are pumped!

06/12/2026

Nothing beats a free sno cone on a hot Houston day. 🍧☀️

Ms. Lawren and her youth made the most of a sweet surprise from the Kona Ice truck at Francis Elementary. Simple moments of joy, trust, and connection help build the strong relationships that empower youth to reach important milestones and thrive. 💙

06/11/2026

Happy work anniversary to three people who make this team what it is! 💪 Cheers to Tiffanie celebrating three years, Tre marking two, and Joy closing out her first.

🫶 Every year of service represents countless relationships built, milestones celebrated, and kids who had someone in their corner. Here's to many more! 🎉

06/09/2026

Corey and his twin brother had been looking forward to their Saturday outing with Mr. Gabriel all week. The library, the park, and ice cream to finish it off. Our mentors pour into their youth in big ways, and those relationships naturally extend to the whole family, because that is where lasting change happens.

06/06/2026

Mentor Zeyanna packed a lot of heart into one afternoon with Skye, Phoenix, and Raven. Together, they explored their core assets, reflected on how those strengths show up in their everyday lives, and created personalized books to keep as reminders of who they are and who they're becoming.

Raven also took on a brand-new challenge: learning how to do nails. 💅 While it didn't come easily, she stayed with it through the frustration and proudly completed three fingers on her first try.

The real win wasn't the finished nails - it was discovering that growth happens when we keep showing up, even when something feels difficult. With a trusted mentor by her side, Raven walked away with more confidence, perseverance, and the belief that this is a skill she can continue to build.

That's the power of consistent, caring relationships. ✨

Address

5535 Memorial Drive, Suite F
Houston, TX
77007

Telephone

+17133645585

Website

https://friendshtx.org/

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