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Welcome from the Executive Director
While we continue to make progress to reopen safely, FLCRC has provided creative and innovative programming. The Youth Ambassador Leadership Education (Y.A.L.E.) leaders were very active this quarter. Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice (CSSJ) launched another year of commitment to crime survivors’ healing and empowerment. We are thankful for the volunteers, FLCRC board members and our dynamic staff that have sustained us during this pandemic. Being flexible and responsive is key to successful engagement. In January, FLCRC welcomed 20 Y.A.L.E. students to another unprecedented opportunity to “Lead the Way through Service Learning.” On February 20th our Y.A.L.E. leaders volunteered in the aftermath of the Texas Winter Storm and they were a BIG part of restoring our community. Giving back in the community is a great experience and skillset for youth leaders to have! Thank you Fort Bend County Judge KP George for taking time to encourage our Y.A.L.E. leaders for volunteering. FLCRC hosted a virtual Black History Quiz Bowl Competition where Y.A.L.E. leaders showcased their knowledge of the African-American Arts, Education, Sports, Entertainment and History. NAACP Missouri-City and Vicinity Chapter President, Linda Coleman and Secretary, Edwina Clark shared their stories as Charter and Life members of the historic organization. Former Y.A.L.E. leader Erica vaccinated 70 people for COVID-19 as a part of her Nursing School program at Texas A&M University. New this year, FLCRC’s Spring Break Challenge was a creative, fun and successful activity for Y.A.L.E. students to reduce the stress associated with COVID-19 restrictions. Students posted over 50 photos displaying components of the Y.A.L.E. program and it was a very close race for 1st place. We are gearing up for the 2021 Summer Enrichment Camp on June 22nd thru 26th and hope to have young scholars throughout Fort Bend County participate. Sincerely,
Ilene Harper, Ph.D. |
Y.A.L.E. Leaders Serve the CommunityAfter the wintery weather that devastated Texas in February, our Y.A.L.E. students stepped up and volunteered at a Fort Bend County Food and Water Distribution event on Saturday, February 20th. FLCRC is very proud of our student leaders being part of restoring the community during this difficult time. Service is one of the four key components of the Y.A.L.E. program, and the students certainly shined with their helpful and energetic spirit. Our special thanks to County Attorney Bridgette Smith-Lawson, FBISD Board Member Dr. Shirley Rose, Fort Bend County Judge KP George, and many other elected officials, parents and volunteers who took the time to encourage our youth leaders at this event. |
Y.A.L.E. Leaders Compete in Annual Quiz Bowl Competition
On Saturday, February 27th, Pre-Y.A.L.E. and Y.A.L.E. students competed in our annual FLCRC Black History Quiz Bowl Competition. The “Black” and “Red” teams did a fantastic job answering various trivia questions focused on key figures and events in Black History. Congratulations to the Red team on winning 1st place, and to the Black team for your fantastic effort! |
Y.A.L.E. Spring Break Challenge 2021Y.A.L.E. students recently participated in a challenge during their 2021 Spring Break. Their task was to post photos in the FLCRC app highlighting one of the four components of the Y.A.L.E. program (Character, College & Career, Leadership, and Service). Congratulations to Aiesha on winning the Challenge! She visited and posted pics from nine HBCU campuses during Spring Break. Thank you as well to all of our student participants for your awesome photo contributions! |
FLCRC Members Kick-Off the Year with CSSJ
Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice (CSSJ) Richmond, TX Chapter kicked off 2021 with a “New Beginnings” meeting in January, followed by February and March meetings. Several members of FLCRC participated. CSSJ is a national network of crime survivors joining together to create healing communities and shape public safety policy. Interested in joining? Visit cssj.org and select “Chapters” from the menu to join the Richmond Chapter! In observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, CSSJ is hosting the National Survivors Speak Conference on Saturday, April 24th at 12:00 p.m. The CSSJ Richmond Chapter invites you to join us as we share survivor stories and honor crime survivors and their loved ones impacted by violence. There will be live performances, special guest presentations, and resources for healing and wellness spaces. Register at survivorsspeak.regfox.com/ss2021. |
Local Youth Outreach Program is Launched
On March 30th, FLCRC staff and volunteers attended the E2 Expose Excellence Youth Outreach Program Launch, hosted by Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton. This new program seeks to prevent youth from entering the juvenile justice system, and is open to all youth, not just those deemed at-risk. Mr. Middleton visualized the program years before becoming DA—and now it’s a reality! Learn more at Facebook.com/fbcexposeexcellence. |
FLCRC Says Goodbye to a Valued Team Member
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FLCRC Welcomes Four Talented Individuals
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Announcements & Upcoming Events
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FLCRC said farewell to our fantastic administrative assistant, Keyshá Williams, in January. Keyshá joined FLCRC in 2018, and played a key role in keeping our organization running smoothly, as well as helping to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Y.A.L.E. program. We will miss her exceedingly!
We are excited to welcome several new team members who have joined our staff this year: LaTarsha Brown in the role of Program Assistant; Tralicia Allen in the role of Social Media Specialist; Dorian Carter in the role of Licensed Practicing Counselor; and Janice Little, DM, who is returning as Licensed Master Social Worker. We look forward to all of the expertise that each one of these individuals will bring to FLCRC!