“Twenty-seven years ago, a group of volunteers, many of whom are still involved, opened their homes, decorated them for Christmas, baked some cookies and charged admission in an effort to keep Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s (CAFB) doors open,” said Lisa Moore, Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s development officer and event chair. Thanks to those generous ladies and many others … [Read more...] about Child Advocates of Fort Bend announces neighborhoods for 2018 Christmas Home Tour
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Exchange Club helps Child Advocates of Fort Bend accommodate more children
For more than two decades, Exchange Club of Sugar Land and Child Advocates of Fort Bend have worked in partnership for the prevention of child abuse in Fort Bend County. When Child Advocates of Fort Bend needed help with urgent funding to accommodate a huge increase in the number of children served by the agency this year, naturally, they turned to Exchange Club of Sugar Land … [Read more...] about Exchange Club helps Child Advocates of Fort Bend accommodate more children
Sweet relief
Bobby and Michelle Barton (fourth and fifth from left), owners of Southern Ice Cream, present a check for $6,780 to Child Advocates of Fort Bend CEO Ruthanne Mefford at a recent Sugar Land Skeeters game. The Bartons learned about Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) three years ago when they were invited to attend their annual gala. They were so moved by the cause and the … [Read more...] about Sweet relief
Groups join forces to fight child abuse with Pinwheel Project
Child Advocates of Fort Bend, Exchange Club of Sugar Land and the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office are collaborating to bring awareness about April Child Abuse Awareness Month. Hosted by the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, The Pinwheel Project will be held at Homestead Park at 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle in Richmond – directly across from the Justice Center. This free … [Read more...] about Groups join forces to fight child abuse with Pinwheel Project
Cynthia Barratt named Child Advocate of the Year
Cynthia Barratt was named Child Advocate of the Year for 2017 at Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s Annual Volunteer Celebration held Feb. 15 at Sweetwater Country Club. The event was attended by more than 200 volunteers, community partners and staff. “Cynthia exemplifies the ultimate in volunteerism to the agency – going above and beyond, donating her time, her talent and … [Read more...] about Cynthia Barratt named Child Advocate of the Year