BSLS is empowering women and girls to solve societal issues through mentorship, life skills, and professional growth

**Big Sister Little Sister Mentoring Program (BSLS)** is a national mentoring organization with a broad operational footprint, empowering youth and women to challenge societal barriers and drive change through community, leadership, and mentorship. We focus on equipping youth and women with life skills, self-confidence, wellness tools, and career readiness to ensure they excel in all areas of life.

Operating across school campuses, communities, and workplaces, we create a supportive network where women and youth can grow and develop into strong, compassionate leaders. Our programs inspire members to make a lasting impact by solving world problems and driving positive change in their local and national communities.

**Our Mission:** To inspire and empower youth and women to excel intentionally in every endeavor.

**We are committed** To being a national leader in community impact, ensuring every young woman who joins BSLS receives the support and guidance needed to reach her highest potential and become a catalyst for change.

**Why Your Support Matters:** Your contribution helps us provide mentorship, skills training, and opportunities that foster leadership and social impact among young women, preparing them to overcome obstacles, equip them with career readiness that ensures success and reduce poverty and make a meaningful difference in the world.

Big Sister Little Sister Mentoring Program

Amaanah's objective is to provide long-term assistance throughout the entire lifespan of our programs.

Amaanah's objective is to provide long-term assistance throughout the entire lifespan of our programs. From the initial stages of education and scholarships, through job preparedness and entry into the workforce, culminating in the full cycle of individuals becoming Amaanah Ambassadors.

Amaanah's focus is working with women and youth in the refugee community. We have the following programs to help support the long term integration of our refugee community: Teach 360, Lions Soccer Program, Big Sister Circle, Relief services, and Scholarships.

The teach 360 program is an in school support program for refugee students to focus on social, emotional, linguistic and academic support. This is a partnership with schools or the school district while tracking different data points to measure the success of the program.

The Lions program is a free soccer youth boys program aimed at building community through mentorship and sports. We have a dedicated group of volunteer coaches who train and coach the athletes. The program has been able to support students with scholarships for higher education as well. 

The Big Sister Circle is a program geared towards women in building community and also support the women through education. The women learn fundamental English grammar alongside meeting new friends in the community. This hybrid program bridges virtual community with in person life experiences. 

The relief program is geared at short term support. Amaanah can respond in time of natural disaster and support the community through supplies, care packages, financial support, and food support as well. We focus on holistic services to create a deeper impact.

Amaanah Refugee Services

Champions Kids Camp is committed to serving at-risk youth who have survived a traumatic experience. Based in Houston since 2001.

Our Mission: To nurture children who have survived a traumatic injury, illness, or personal loss, such as the loss of a parent or sibling.

Champions Kids Camp was founded in 2001 by Singer/Songwriters, Bill & Kim Nash (Reba McEntire, Diamond Rio), in honor of their oldest son, Billy, who survived childhood Leukemia. Through a week-long camp, children between the ages of 8 and 12 are able to heal from the “emotional scarring” they have experienced in their young lives.

Over the years, CKC has helped thousands of children to move past their trauma, which gives them improved self-esteem & social skills, reduced fear and anxiety, higher grades in school, and the tools to become a productive part of our community.

The main objective at camp is to help instill a sense of pride in every child and let them know that they’re not victims, they’re survivors, and therefore, Champions!

Champions Kids Camp is a non-profit organization that was created in the summer of 2001. 501(c)(3) #05-0541975

Champions Kids Camp

Help us foster unwavering belief in children with disabilities and pave the way for a more inclusive and thriving future.

Every child, regardless of abilities, possesses unique qualities that enrich our communities. 

Family to Family Network creates success for children with disabilities by empowering their families with information, training, referrals and support as try to get help for their children from the complex education, health care and social service systems.

Family to Family Network believes that ALL children should be included and supported in our schools and community in order to ensure the future success of children with disabilities.

F2FN transforms lives by helping people discover possibilities, see potential when others see barriers, and advocate for what their children need to achieve their dreams.  By changing attitudes and mindsets about disabilities, our organization changes lives to make sure every individual gets to live THEIR best life.

By 2031, Our Goal is to Help 25,000 Families See Possibilities in their children with disabilities!
You can help us reach our goal by:
1) Supporting the development of a bilingual learning platform where families can access training at their own pace;
2) Providing intensive case management to families in underserved communities, especially our communities of color and those that are non-english speaking;
3) Updating & maintaining our bilingual website that provides accurate & consistent information on the special education process;
4) Subsidizing our annual conference for 500 family members & youth with disabilities.

Through these services, families and individuals with disabilities have an opportunity to network and learn from one another.

By working together, we can create communities where ALL children belong and excel!
Help create success for children & youth with disabilities!

OTHER INFORMATION:
There are over 127,000 students with disabilities receiving special education services in the greater Houston Region 4 Education Service Center area.  This does not include those receiving accommodations only through 504 plans or children who are home schooled or in private school placements.

Last year, Family to Family served families with the primary disability labels of:
59% Autism Spectrum Disorder
16% Intellectual Disability
10% Other Health Impairment
7%   Orthopedic Impairment
6 %  Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Blind Visual Disability, Deaf Blind
2%   Learning Disability

The age ranges of the children in the families that we serve are:
2%      Age 0-3
10%    Age 3-5
22%    Age 5-11 (elementary)
12%    Age 12-15 (junior high/middle school)
19%    Age 16 – 18  (High School)
8%      Age 18+  (18+ High School)
27%    Adults (Out of School)

The ethnic diversity of the families served are 19% Black, 31%White, 33% Hispanic/Latinx, 15% Asian and 2%  identified as Two or More.

29% Request help with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) special education process. 28% Request help finding resources in the community.  39% Needed help navigating Adult Service systems, Medicaid Managed Care or Social Security.

Family to Family helps families understand their rights & responsibilities, while also aiding them in understanding the right words to use, right place to look, right person to connect with when trying to find services & supports for their children with disabilities.

Education is the only FREE service available to children with disabilities.  Adult services are not free, and there are over 150,000 Texans with disabilities waiting over 10 years for long term services & supports.  That is why it is imperative for children with disabilities to receive the necessary supports and services at school so that they can become contributing members of our community and live meaningful lives after high school.

Family To Family Network

BridgeYear connects underserved youth to careers and educational pathways that provide economic stability and independence.

BridgeYear's vision is for all students to graduate high school with a path to stable employment. We reduce roadblocks for deserving youth from underserved communities, which includes low-income students, students of color, and first-generation students, by increasing access to equitable education, workforce training, career preparation resources, and careers in high-growth, in-demand occupations that do not require a bachelors degree. 


BridgeYear

The Edison Arts Foundation is a 501 (c)3 fine arts organization that develops community cultural and performing arts programs.

Learn more about our wonderful programs and new major comprehensive redevelopment project!

ANDance Jr. Company
The Alice Nealie Dance (ANDance) Junior Company is a pre-professional dance company. Established in 2011, the company has been a self-esteem building, confidence-strengthening entity since its genesis.

The Academy
The Afterschool Arts Academy, simply referred to as The Academy, is an after-school fine arts program that transports students from school daily to our facility for classes in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, vocal and instrumental music, theatre arts and more. Academic enrichment, homework assistance, and snacks are included. These Academy dancers, musicians, singers, and actors participate in an annual recital and have performance opportunities throughout the year. 

S.T.A.R
Summer Theatre Arts Repertory (S.T.A.R)* S.T.A.R. Summer Theatre Arts Repertory is for ages 7-17 who desire to build on their love and passion for the performing arts. S.T.A.R. provides the performance and technical combination of theatre, music and dance; but also, provides continuing education with daily reading and academic fundamentals. S.T.A.R. culminates with a full-scale production, allowing all participants the opportunity to showcase what they have learned. 

C.R.E.W
Career Readiness & Education Works (C.R.E.W) Program* is a summer work and placement program for ages 16-18 years old. Participants have workshop training in resume writing, interview skills, time management, customer service and financial management. Participant also receive computer training and other career skills resources that will prepare each individual for job placement and career development.

Edison Arts & Culture Community Center Project 
The Edison Arts & Culture Community Center Project is a unique place making project that will transform this area known as Fort Bend Houston into a more active and resilient place while bringing much needed services to the area: Including increase public safety with 24hour security, healthcare services and clinic, new jobs creation, affordable housing and social and civic engagement with the arts at its core bolstering the mission of the
Edison Arts Foundation


Edison Arts Foundation Inc

Huntsville YSA is a nonprofit organization. It is based in Huntsville, TX. It received its nonprofit status in 1979.

The Huntsville Youth Soccer Association is a non-profit organization created to promote, coordinate, and administer youth soccer, and dedicated to providing the youth of the Huntsville area opportunities to have fun playing recreational and competitive soccer, increase their knowledge of the game, and learn lessons of sportsmanship and fair play.

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