A Message from the Executive Director

Happy New Year! FLCRC had a historic year, celebrating 10 years of service in 2022. Hosting the annual banquet in our new facility was the biggest highlight this quarter. FLCRC continued to provide services and assist families throughout the transition into the new building. We held several events serving 350 families and 75 crime victims in 2022. Our Youth Ambassador Leadership Education (Y.A.L.E.) leaders earned 653 service-learning volunteer hours and completed 14 service projects.

The 6th Annual Banquet was a sold-out Black Tie event with 140 guests enjoying the activities in celebration of this iconic moment in FLCRC history. The Y.A.L.E. leaders showcased their portfolios, interacted with guests, captured their fine dress attire with the 360° photo booth, and were empowered by the amazing keynote message from Dr. Kelli Burroughs, Sweetwater OB/GYN Chief of Staff for Memorial Hermann. We also spent the evening recognizing the Y.A.L.E. scholarship and award winners, honoring crime survivors and showing appreciation to our generous supporters.

We are excited about 2023! FLCRC’s Family First: New Triumphs Capital Campaign is well on the way and very close to reaching our $400,000 goal by 2024. To learn more about our programs, download the FLCRC App or visit FamilyLifeCRC.org/our-programs-and-services.  

Sincerely,

Ilene Harper, Ph.D.
Executive Director

FLCRC Sixth Annual Banquet: An Evening of Celebration, Recognition & Appreciation

On Saturday, December 3rd, FLCRC staff and supporters gathered to celebrate another fantastic year serving Fort Bend County. The evening was a beautiful opportunity to appreciate how far we have come in just 10 years. Congratulations to our Scholarship and Award recipients and FLCRC Volunteer of the Year, Mrs. Millie Chatham. A special thank you to our staff members and sponsors for making this event possible. Here’s to a wonderful 2023!

Y.A.L.E. Leaders Win NAACP Entrepreneurship Competition

Congratulations to Aiesha and Trinidy for winning 1st and 2nd place awards in the 2022 NAACP Missouri City & Vicinity Young Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Contest! Aiesha will receive assistance to develop her business idea into a reality—and $500 to jumpstart it!

Feedback from Our Y.A.L.E. Leaders

Youth Ambassador Leadership Education (Y.A.L.E.) student leaders shared their feedback on the program in two questionnaires conducted at the end of 2022. Their responses will help FLCRC identify the strengths of the program and areas for improvement.

FLCRC Hosts CSSJ Retreat

On Saturday, November 5th, FLCRC hosted the Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice (CSSJ) Texas Policy Retreat, in support of CSSJ’s mission to represent the most harmed and least helped. Attendees represented cities throughout Texas. DA Brian Middleton shared a message on crime victims safety and the criminal justice system.

Planning for a Fantastic 2023

FLCRC board members met on December 17th with a focus on strategic planning for 2023. Our 2020-2024 Strategic Plan re-affirms our commitment to the community, highlights our expansion to the new facility, and outlines the financial investment needs to achieve our mission. To see the plan, visit FamilyLifeCRC.org/strategic-plan.

FLCRC Supports Pro-Vision Academy with School Supplies

On December 13th, FLCRC provided backpacks with school supplies to Houston-area charter school Pro-Vision Academy. The school serves grades 3-12 with the mission of inspiring hope and purpose through access to academic, economic, and social enrichment opportunities.

2022 in Numbers