Cherish Our Children Inc

Cherish Our Children Inc's GEMS-Gaining Empowerment in Middle School Program helps Houston early adolescents experiencing the trauma that happens when one or more parent has been incarcerated.

Congratulations to Brandi Walker on her recent feature in Voyage Houston! We are proud to have Brandi representing COCI ...
11/04/2021

Congratulations to Brandi Walker on her recent feature in Voyage Houston! We are proud to have Brandi representing COCI and GEMs, leading us as we continue to work to break the cycle of intergenerational incarceration.

Today we’d like to introduce you to Brandi Walker-Brown. Hi Brandi, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory. I was raised by my grandparents, the late Leon & Alro Hill, in the historic community of 5th Ward in Houston, TX. While we had...

10/28/2021

The opportunity to impact children of incarcerated parents during the middle school years is profound. Through COCI's programs, we are able to show children of incarcerated parents that the past doesn't have to define their future. They can break the cycle of intergenerational incarceration, and you can help us too! To learn more, visit: https://www.cherishourchildren.org/

Meet our Board Chairman, Rob! Rob is an attorney who represents financial institutions and a shareholder at the firm of ...
10/26/2021

Meet our Board Chairman, Rob! Rob is an attorney who represents financial institutions and a shareholder at the firm of Crain, Caton & James. Rob is passionate about the issues facing at-risk kids and has served on several Boards focused on at-risk kids and their support and development. We are blessed to have Rob serving as Chairman of the COCI Board of Directors!

GEMS teaches middle school-aged children the coping skills to overcome their experiences, navigate to find their inner s...
10/21/2021

GEMS teaches middle school-aged children the coping skills to overcome their experiences, navigate to find their inner strength, and unlock their future potential. To learn more about GEMS, visit: https://www.cherishourchildren.org/programs

Through our GEMS program, we focus on a unique three-pronged approach - School, Family, and Role Models - to meet the ne...
10/19/2021

Through our GEMS program, we focus on a unique three-pronged approach - School, Family, and Role Models - to meet the needs of our students. Together, we can break the cycle of intergenerational incarceration. Join us today! https://www.cherishourchildren.org/

Meet our Board Member, Stuart! Stuart is a Senior Vice President, Commercial Lender at Allegiance Bank. He became involv...
10/14/2021

Meet our Board Member, Stuart! Stuart is a Senior Vice President, Commercial Lender at Allegiance Bank. He became involved with COCI because the earlier you can get kids on the right track, the better chance they have to be successful. We are proud to have Stuart a part of the COCI board!

Through GEMs, we strive to help connect students and families with resources and work together to ensure their children'...
10/12/2021

Through GEMs, we strive to help connect students and families with resources and work together to ensure their children's success. GEMS shows middle school students that the past doesn't have to define their futures. For more information, visit: https://www.cherishourchildren.org/gems

Middle school is one of the most challenging times for students, especially for those at-risk. Through GEMS, we provide ...
10/07/2021

Middle school is one of the most challenging times for students, especially for those at-risk. Through GEMS, we provide our students with the emotional tools and support to thrive and inspire them to amazing futures. To learn more about COCI and the GEMS program, visit: https://www.cherishourchildren.org/gems

GEMs is the only program in Houston  that targets children of incarcerated parents during the critical middle school yea...
10/05/2021

GEMs is the only program in Houston that targets children of incarcerated parents during the critical middle school years. Our team at COCI is dedicated to teaching children of incarcerated parents that their past does not define our future. Will you join us in being part of the solution? Visit: https://www.cherishourchildren.org/ for more information.

Welcome to the COCI Board, Sharon! Sharon is a Managing Director in the Treasury Services within the Commercial Bank at ...
09/29/2021

Welcome to the COCI Board, Sharon!
Sharon is a Managing Director in the Treasury Services within the Commercial Bank at JPMorgan Chase. She has extensive experience in sales, sales strategy, client management and client service, and has led large teams through significant organizational change. We are lucky to have Sharon as part of the COCI Board!

09/27/2021

Our GEMS program teaches students how to cope with their emotions to overcome their experience and unlock their future potential. We are beating the odds, right here in Houston. Will you join us? Visit cherishourchildren.org to learn more!

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