Friends of the Children - Houston

🌟 We’re Hiring! Join Our Mission as a Professional Mentor (Friend) at Friends of the Children-Houston! 🌟 Friends of the Children-Houston (FOTC-Houston) is looking for dedicated, passionate, and resilient individuals to make a lasting impact in the lives of children facing systemic challenges. As a Professional Mentor, also known as a “Friend,” you’ll have the opportunity to support, guide, and empower youth by building meaningful, one-on-one relationships and providing consistent, long-term mentorship. Position Highlights: • Role: Full-time Professional Mentor (Friend) • Commitment: Minimum 3-year commitment, supporting children from kindergarten through graduation • Impact: Help change life trajectories by fostering resilience, self-confidence, and opportunity Why Join Us? At FOTC-Houston, we believe in the power of consistent mentorship to break the cycle of generational poverty. You’ll be part of a dynamic, mission-driven team dedicated to making a real difference in our community. What We’re Looking For: ✅ Passion for working with youth and commitment to their success ✅ Ability to connect with children and families from diverse backgrounds ✅ Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills ✅ Flexibility and resilience in challenging situations Ready to Make a Difference? Apply today and become a part of a life-changing mission! Please share this post or tag someone who might be interested in joining our team! Together, we can build brighter futures. ✨ #Hiring #Mentorship #Nonprofit #YouthDevelopment #FOTCHouston

We’re #hiring a new paid Professional Mentor (Friend) in Houston, Texas. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Our leader Tre Maxie attended the Netflix premiere of Simone Biles Rising Part 2 at the The Egyptian Theatre - LA in Hollywood! World Champion gymnast and youth advocate, Simone Biles spoke about her experiences with normalizing mental health and therapy. She also spoke about her journey from early childhood to life now! The documentary will be released on Netflix on Friday, October 25!

Thanks to Simone Biles for extending an invitation to our youth, families, and friends to attend her GOAT Tour in Houston. The experience was unforgettable! Several fellow Olympians joined the event.

Are you or someone you know looking to making a lasting impact on Houston’s youth? We are currently looking for dedicated, passionate individuals to join our team of paid, professional mentors.    Follow the link to learn more about the position: https://lnkd.in/g_3X3wdK 

Friends of the Children – Houston is excited to announce our new Clubhouse at the Aldine–Greenspoint YMCA in Tom Wussow Park! This space will be a hub for Friends Houston youth, families, and the community. You can help us make it special by supporting our Amazon Wishlist or donating. Details to get involved are below!     👉 Text FHTX to 50155 or visit our website: https://lnkd.in/g8JdAbgx  👉 Purchase an item from our Amazon Wishlist: https://lnkd.in/eCQdBYZu 

Friends of the Children – Houston is proud to partner with Aldine ISD to support students’ academic, social, and emotional development! Our Friends work directly with students in the classroom each week. We were honored to attend the Aldine ISD State of the District event with Superintendent Dr. Latonya Goffney and celebrate the grand opening of WW Thorne Stadium! Together, we’re committed to creating brighter futures for our students and community. Learn more about how Friends – Houston is supporting school success here: https://lnkd.in/ekqh3vXe 

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Friends of the Children – Houston is proud to celebrate the cultures, histories, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latinx community. Together, we honor the incredible families, mentors, and partners and build brighter futures for the youth we serve by embracing diversity and fostering belonging for all. 

Join Friends of the Children - Houston for our Pumpkin Fall Festival on Saturday, October 12th, from 11 AM - 2 PM at the Aldine–Greenspoint Family YMCA in Tom Wussow Park! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day with games, music, pumpkin painting, a costume contest, delicious food, and more! 📍500 Greens Road, Houston, TX 77060 RSVP today at champions@friendshtx.org and bring your friends for a day of fall fun at our new clubhouse! We can’t wait to see you there. Learn more about our Fall Festival here: https://lnkd.in/eaqadrQN

Stand Together has just featured Friends of the Children – Houston in an article that highlights our impactful partnership with World Champion gymnast and youth advocate Simone Biles. Having spent part of her childhood in foster care, Simone has become a passionate advocate for our mission to break the cycle of generational poverty. Her dedication helped establish the Houston chapter last year, and her journey continues to inspire the youth we serve. In the article, our Executive Director, Tre Maxie, shares his vision for Friends Houston and how our program pairs youth facing significant challenges with long-term professional mentors, creating lasting change. To read more about Simone competing at the 2024 Olympics, her story, and how our work in Houston is inspiring a new generation to overcome challenges and achieve their dreams, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g3sDVYxQ