A Positive Place for Kids
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides an open door policy facility, professional staff, unique programs and a fun environment, to assist youth in developing self-esteem and life skills. We serve children ages 6-17 and provide programs in the areas of character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts, sports, fitness, and recreation.
Membership
Membership costs just $5 per school year and $20 per summer, and we accept applications for children ages 6-17.
The Mission
To inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
Boys & Girls Club Provides
- A safe place to learn and grow with an open door policy
- Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals
- Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences
- Hope and opportunity
- Enjoyment of programs in our Educational Department, Technology Center, Game Room, Athletic Department and Art Room.
Hours of Operation
Stafford Boys & Girls Club
3110 Fifth Street
Stafford, TX 77477
281-471-2588
During the School Year:
Mon. - Thurs. 2:00 p.m. -7 p.m. (Fri 2:00 p.m. - 6 p.m.)
Summertime: Mon. - Fri.8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fort Bend Boys & Girls Club
5525 Hobby Street
Houston, TX 77053
281-438-4720
During the School Year:
Mon. - Thurs. 3 p.m. - 7p.m. (Fri 3:00 p.m. - 6 p.m.)
Summertime: Mon.- Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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Pick-Up available at select schools in the area.
Head Start and Early Head Start Programs provide early, continuous, intensive, and comprehensive child development and family support services to low-income infants, toddlers, pre-school children and their families, and pregnant women and their families.
Services
- Family and Community Engagement Services
- Family Wellness
- Student Support Services
- Parenting Partners
- Volunteer Opportunities Available
Location:
3110 -A 5th Street, Stafford, TX 77477
Hours:
- Mon - Fri: 7:30am - 4:30pm
- Sat - Sun: - closed
Contact:
346-229-4609
Meals on Wheels
Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels serves all senior citizens age 60 and over living in Fort Bend and Waller Counties. For all active seniors, we provide hot meals and daily recreation activities at 12 congregate center locations throughout both counties. For home-bound seniors, we provide daily and weekly hot meal deliveries throughout Fort Bend and Waller Counties through a network of staff and volunteer drivers regardless of income.
Fort Bend County has a large and growing population of citizens aged 60 years and above. Nearly ten percent are prevented from working and live at or below the poverty level. Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels (FBS) currently provides services to 1.2 percent of this group of citizens.
FBS provide's services at 12 congregate center locations in Fort Bend and Waller Counties, which are open Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Centers located in or near Precinct 2 are:
- Stafford (TriCity): Fifth Street Community Center
3110 5th Street • Stafford 77477 • 281.499.2616
Congregate Center - Missouri City: The Huntington at Missouri City
2424 FM 1092 • Missouri City 77459 • 281.633.7049
Congregate Center (Opening March 18th) - Missouri City: The Huntington at Sienna
4522 Trammel Fresno Road • Missouri City 77459 • 281.633.7049
Congregate Center - Houston (Southwest): HomeTowne on Bellfort
10888 Huntington Estates Dr. • Houston 77099 • 281.633.7049
Congregate Center
Volunteers are an important part of Fort Bend Seniors’ success and many types of volunteer opportunities are available, including:
- Meal Delivery
- Packing Meals
- Assisting with arts and crafts
- Hosting exercise or dance classes
- Serving on our speaker bureau
- Hold a donation drive
- Telephone assurance
- Providing clerical assistance
- Organizing outside fundraising events
Get started TODAY by emailing iloveseniors@fortbendseniors.org to discuss options, or
1. Fill out an application
Apply Online with Google Forms:
Or, Download & Print Volunteer Application:
Fax your completed application to 281-633-7050, or scan and email your application to our Volunteer Department at iloveseniors@fortbendseniors.org.
2. Sign up for Orientation
After you have completed your volunteer application, please sign up for orientation by selecting the following link: Orientation Scheduler.
3. Get to know FBS
Read the Volunteer Handbook – A guide to everything you need to know about being a volunteer!
For additional information about Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels, we invite you to call us at 281-633-7049.
If you are seeking meal delivery for yourself, a friend, or a relative living in Fort Bend or Waller County, Texas, please call us at 281-633-7049 or complete the referral form found here, including the section “Information About the Person Who Needs Meals on Wheels.”
Fort Bend County PINNACLE Senior Center
This facility, which is the County’s first LEED certified building, is a joint project between the City of Houston and Fort Bend County. The site is located in the portion of the county that is within the Houston city limits. This facility is a symbol of progress, growth and concern among city and county leadership for the areas aging population. The City of Houston Health and Human Services Department provide Public Health Nursing, Wellness, and Dental Services.
The PINNACLE Center includes:
- State-of-the-art Wi-Fi Internet Café
- Fitness Center
- Fitness Classes – Tai Chi, Weight Training, Zumba, and Yoga
- Dance Classes – Line Dancing, Two Stepping and Swing Out
- ESL Classes through the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County
- Veterans Assistance & Social Service Assistance
- Financial Planning on the 1st Friday of each month
- Breakfast with a Broker on 3rd Mondays of each month
- Podiatry Day on 4th Mondays of each month
- Knowledge is POWER DAY
The PINNACLE Center is free for use to Fort Bend and City of Houston residents that are ages 50 and above.
Location
5525#C Hobby Road, Houston, Texas 77053
Phone: 832-471-2760
Hours:
Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat. 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Katie L. Herrington, Staff Director
A.B. - Double: Psychology & Sociology, University of Illinois (Urbana)
Life Membership - University of Illinois Alumni Association
Life Membership - NAACP
Employed with Fort Bend County since 1991
Felecia Evans-Smith, Director of Planning and Infrastructure
B.A. - Political Science/Criminal Justice, Alabama A&M University
M.U.R.P Urban Planning, Alabama A& M University
Active Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Alabama A&M University Alumni Association, Houston Chapter and NAACP
Employed with Fort Bend County since 2001
Brenda Patton, Director of Community and Government Relations
B.S. - Sociology, Southern University
Masters of Arts - Organizational Management, University of Phoenix
Member- NAACP
Employed with Fort Bend County since 2008
Maurice Lewis, Communications & Social Media Coordinator
B.S. - Psychology, Southern University and A&M College
Masters of Science -Entertainment Business, Full Sail University
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated
Employed with Fort Bend County since 2015
Ryan Dunsmore, Project Manager
B.A. – History & Government, The University of Texas at Austin
Employed with Fort Bend County since 2022
Maria Morales, Receptionist
