What Navidad en el Barrio Does
We work hard to make life more pleasant for those who are
less fortunate. In the process, we enrich the lives of our staff, our
volunteers and our sponsors by sharing the miracle of giving.
We accomplish this year after year by hosting events which
brighten the lives of children of all ages.
We invite you to learn more about our events, visit them
and see for yourself, contribute,
volunteer or become a
corporate sponsor.
Christmas Program
Selected children from Houston Independent School District
(HISD) and other school districts are treated to an entertainment program, enjoy a lunch, and receive
gifts tailored to their age range and sex. Each school is awarded boy and
girl bikes for essay winners.
The Christmas Program model can be replicated. In 2001, it
was expanded to San Antonio and Laredo and will soon be expanded to other
Texas cities.
We invite you to learn more about the Christmas Program
here.
Christmas Eve
Program
Yes, Santa Claus does make special visits to families on
Christmas Eve and often brings more than toys for the children.
Santa and his helpers will go to any community to find
families on their list.
We invite you to learn more about the Christmas Eve Program
here.
The ALBERT VASQUEZ Memorial
Award
This recognition is given in memory of Houston Police
Officer Albert Vasquez who was killed in the line of duty while arresting
drug suspects.
Officer Vasquez paid the ultimate price protecting those he swore to
defend and left behind a beautiful son and wife. We invite you to learn
more here.
The
Amelia Urban Volunteer of the Year Award
Amelia was tireless when it came to helping children.
Amelia assisted the organization in numerous events and in 2004 lost the
battle against cancer.
This award is given in her memory to a volunteer who
gives above and beyond to help those who are less fortunate.
Amelia received this award in her honor in 2004.
Santa
on the Inside
Incarceration is designed to be punishment for past
deeds. Many of us do not recognize or understand the punishment imposed on
the families of inmates, especially the children who miss their parents
during the holiday season.
Working with the Fort Bend County Sheriff's
Department, Navidad en el Barrio holds an event that brings families
together with trustees, inmates whose good behavior has earned them
special privileges and trust. Children who have only seen their parent
through glass visitation booths for years receive presents and are able to
hold, kiss and talk on-on-one with the person they miss most.
We invite you to learn more about Santa on the Inside
here.
Snow Day in Texas
Select a low income neighborhood where need is understood
and safe entertainment for children during the holidays is hard to find.
Add a few tons of ice crushed to fine consistency and blow
it on a hill in the neighborhood park. Throw in a few garbage can lids and
about 50 volunteers to make sure the fun is safe, and you have Snow Day in
Texas.
Now, start a snowball fight.....
We invite you to learn more about Snow Day in Texas
here.
Young-At-Heart Party
Many of our older children (otherwise known as seniors)
live in difficult situations with a high degree of isolation. Giving
smiles to our older children can be challenging.
The Young-At-Heart Party brings entertainment,
refreshments, gifts and friends to our senior community. Our
older children can kick up their heels and make new friends.
We invite you to learn more about the Young-At-Heart Party
here.
Scholarship Program
Navidad en el Barrio encourages young students to stay in
school and excel. Eighth grade students receive scholarship donations for each
year their grades show excellence in academic achievement.
After high school, financial assistance is provided for college tuition and books at the university of their
choice.
Each student must also do volunteer work with Navidad en
el Barrio to learn the importance of giving.
We invite you to learn more about the Scholarship Program
and nominate candidates here.
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