Katy Cares

05/28/2026

With The Katy Times – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

05/28/2026

With Katy Texas – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

05/07/2026

05/04/2026

GOLD SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🌟

We are deeply honored to announce that Simmons & Fletcher has returned as a Gold Sponsor of the Katy Cares 10th Annual Boots & Bling Gala — for the second consecutive year!

Their commitment is more than a sponsorship. It is a statement that the Fort Bend and Harris County business community believes single-parent families deserve hope, healing, and a fighting chance.

Every dollar Simmons & Fletcher invests translates directly into trauma-informed counseling, evidence-based Parenting programs, and life-changing personal development resources for mothers and children who need it most.

This is what community looks like. This is what leadership looks like.
We celebrate and honor Simmons & Fletcher — and we invite other businesses to follow their example.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available for our 10th Annual Boots & Bling Gala on Thursday, September 3, at 6:00 PM at Venue 116 in Brookshire, TX.
📞 832-517-1636
🔗 https://katycares.org/gala/

05/04/2026

EXCITING NEWS AT KATY CARES

We are honored to welcome Lyndsay Plata, B.A. Christian Counseling, to the Katy Cares Therapeutic Team as our new Christian Counselor.

Lyndsay brings a powerful combination of professional excellence, entrepreneurial leadership, and a deep heart for healing and restoration. As the Founder and Director of Simply Divine Wellness, she has spent years serving her local Church, The Bridge, the Fort Bend community through therapeutic care and faith-based counseling — building trusted relationships and transforming lives along the way.

She is a Board-Certified Christian Counselor, a Certified SYMBIS Facilitator, and a Certified Life and Youth Mental Health Coach, with a Bachelor’s degree in Christian Counseling. Her work has been recognized repeatedly, being voted Best in Fort Bend County (2022–2025) — a testament to both her excellence and impact.
Through her leadership, Katy Cares has launched a dedicated Christian Counseling Component as part of our Certified, Evidence-Based, Trauma-Informed Parenting and Personal Development Programs.

This expansion strengthens our mission:
- Addressing trauma at its root
- Restoring individuals and families emotionally and spiritually
- Equipping parents and children for lasting transformation.

Lyndsay’s approach is deeply aligned with our calling — combining clinical insight, faith-based truth, and compassionate care to help individuals navigate personal, emotional, and spiritual challenges with confidence and hope.

“Where single-parent families find hope and healing.”
Please join us in welcoming Lyndsay to the Katy Cares family as we continue to expand our impact across Fort Bend County, Houston, and beyond.

04/30/2026

KATY COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP
MEET OUR LATEST WARRIORS FOR CHARITY

Pastor Tim Barker and David Miller holding the Warriors for Charity Award

We presented our Warriors for Charity Award to Pastor Tim Barker and the incredible congregation at Katy Community Fellowship. Why? Because they are not just bystanders. They are committed and involved.

They understand that single-parent families aren't statistics—they're neighbors. They are coworkers. They are friends. They are family. They sit in the pew next to us on Sunday mornings. And they're facing battles most of us will never see.

Here's the reality we face at Katy Cares:
We can talk about our mission all day long. We can write beautiful mission statements. We can have transformative and development programs in place. But without partners and collaborators—churches, businesses, individuals, foundations, and organizations who believe in what we're doing—we can't impact a single family.

Our Warrior Partners make many things possible.
They don't just support our mission. They ENABLE it. They turn mission into reality. They transform hope into healing.

SO WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A WARRIOR FOR CHARITY?
It's simpler than you think. Choose ONE:
🔹 Donate $1,000 per year – Fund trauma-informed counseling, emergency assistance, personal development, parenting, and life-changing programs.
🔹 Provide $1,000 in groceries and essential supplies – Feed families in crisis and stock pantries for mothers starting over
🔹 Volunteer 50 hours per year – Show up, serve alongside us, and directly impact the families we serve
That's it. Join your battle. Join the ranks.
Because single-parent families need more than sympathy. They need WARRIORS.
Are you ready to fight for those who need you most?


GRATEFUL FOR OUR PARTNERS: KATY COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP
We celebrate Katy Community Fellowship and Pastor Tim Barker for years of faithful partnership with Katy Cares!
Under Pastor Tim's leadership, this incredible church has provided consistent financial support that enables single mothers to heal, children to thrive, and families to break cycles of poverty and abuse.
Their mission—"commissioned to make a difference in the world around us"—isn't just words. They live it by being God's HELPERS to struggling families.

Why church-nonprofit partnerships matter: Single mothers need more than programs—they need community. When churches like Katy Community Fellowship partner with organizations like Katy Cares, we create comprehensive care that addresses mind, body, and spirit.

Thank you, Pastor Tim and Katy Community Fellowship, for transforming lives through both spiritual witness and practical action!

Is your church ready to make a difference? Learn more at: https://katycares.org
Let's continue being God's HELPERS together!

04/27/2026

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04/20/2026

Katy Cares Welcomes New Board Member, Paul Cannon

The Board of Directors of Katy Cares is pleased to announce the unanimous appointment of Paul Cannon to its Board of Directors.
Paul Cannon is a Partner at Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. and a board-certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Since earning his law degree in 1995, Paul has dedicated his career to advocating for individuals who have suffered serious injuries, helping clients rebuild their lives after challenging circumstances.

His excellence in the courtroom has earned him numerous distinctions, including recognition as a “Super Lawyer” by Thomson Reuters, a “Top Lawyer” by H Texas Magazine, and one of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by the National Trial Lawyers Association. He is also highly rated by both AVVO (10/10) and Martindale-Hubbell (AV Rating), reflecting his reputation for integrity, professionalism, and legal excellence.
Beyond his legal accomplishments, Paul is deeply committed to faith, service, and community impact. His passion for helping others is demonstrated through years of mission and outreach work across the Houston area, including leadership with organizations serving the homeless, single mothers, and victims of human trafficking. He is also a dedicated mentor to young attorneys and students and was honored with the Outstanding Mentor Award by the Houston Young Lawyers Association.

Paul is the host of the Meet Houston Missionsvlog and podcast, which shines a light on local ministries and organizations making a difference in the community. He also serves on advisory boards for the Center for Christianity in Business at Houston Christian University, and the Texas Christian Chamber of Commerce, where he contributes his experience and servant-hearted leadership to strengthen faith-driven impact in the business community.
Welcome aboard, Paul.

His diligence, experience, and expertise will help Katy Cares expand its mission of bringing hope and healing to more single-parent families.