Greetings from the Historic Houston Chapter of The Twelve Days of Christmas! Maya Angelou once said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” As Houstonians experience various life challenges, the members of the Houston chapter respond by establishing our presence in the lives of our adopted families. We are in contact with them regularly with information on crucial community resources and provide them with items they need throughout the year, such as school clothing and supplies, Christmas gifts, Easter baskets, and holiday meals three times per year. In addition, our R.E.A.D. initiative continues to distribute high-quality books and provide programming to students in low-income schools. Our Elder Care initiative provides Senior Care Packages to those amongst us who are often unseen: residents in nursing home facilities. Furthermore, we partner with other local charities to support their efforts.

Wherever there is a need, The 12 Days of Christmas Houston Chapter will find a way to meet it, but we cannot do it alone. We are eternally grateful to our amazing sponsors, family members, friends, and neighbors who give so generously so that we can achieve our goals and continue to serve our
community with distinction.
 

As long as there are families in need, we will respond by sharing our time and our talents. We never underestimate the impact we have on the lives of our adopted families. We are the light during their darkest hours. We give them dignity when there is self-doubt. We lift their spirits when they are low. We share hope when they are hopeless. We are philanthropists for children.

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Andrea A. Hollingsworth

President