Media Announcements

Here you’ll find official statements, announcements and the latest updates directly from the Navidad En El Barrio team.

📢Latest Press Release

15th Annual Taquitos & Chanclitas Gala

📅Latest Press Release Posted Date: Monday, August 18, 2025

Previous Media Coverage

For previous media coverage and news stories featuring Navidad En El Barrio, please visit our In the News page, where you can find articles, interviews, and features from local and national outlets.

✨ About Us

TEXAS – Since 1987, Navidad En El Barrio has been a beacon of hope for underserved communities across Texas. As a proud 501(c)(3) nonprofit rooted deeply in Houston, we specialize in creating programs that bring joy, dignity, and opportunity to children, families, seniors, and youth in foster care.

Our work is more than charity—it’s about building lasting connections and inspiring resilience through initiatives such as:

  • Holiday Magic for Thousands: Our annual Christmas program spreads cheer and meaningful gifts to children facing hardship, ensuring no child feels forgotten during the holidays.

  • Celebrating Every Generation: From honoring seniors’ grace and wisdom to empowering children with disabilities, our Young at Heart & Next Top Model events spotlight beauty and talent beyond age and ability.

  • Investing in Tomorrow: Through scholarships, we uplift college-bound students from underserved communities, fueling dreams and potential.

  • Compassion Behind Bars: Through a partnership with Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, residents that are working to better themselves, enjoy a special time to reunite with families in an environment of respect, hope and humanity.

  • A Special Season of Belonging for Teens in Foster Care: Our dedicated Christmas party creates warmth, gifts, and belonging for teens who often feel alone during the holidays, reminding them they are seen, valued, and never alone.

  • Bridging Communities: In partnership with local law enforcement, we cultivate trust and positive interactions between officers and youth, strengthening bonds that make neighborhoods safer and kinder.

  • Year-Round Support: From essential household items to meals and gifts, we stand beside families in crisis, offering dignity and relief every day of the year.

For nearly four decades, Navidad En El Barrio has worked tirelessly to build a stronger, more connected community. Through every initiative, the organization remains committed to bringing dignity, joy, and hope—one smile at a time.

📣 A Message from Our President

What began in 1987, as a humble Christmas outreach with a $5,000 donation from Rainbo Baking Company at Houston’s Ripley House, has blossomed into a mission that impacts thousands each year. Navidad En El Barrio’s heart remains anchored in Houston, where the need is greatest and our community ties run deepest.

Our impact extends far beyond holiday moments—it’s about fostering hope, dignity, and connection for children, seniors, families, and youth in foster care who face daily challenges. None of this would be possible without the tireless commitment of our volunteers, partners, and donors.

We warmly invite media outlets and community members alike to join us—whether by sharing our story, volunteering hands-on, or attending events. Together, we can shine a light in the lives of those too often overlooked and prove that even the smallest acts of kindness ripple into lasting change.

Thank you for helping us keep the spirit of Navidad En El Barrio alive—one smile, one family, one community at a time.

📅 Upcoming Event

  • Event Name: 15th Annual Taquitos & Chanclitas Gala

  • Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

  • Time: 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM

  • Location: Arabia Shriners Temple, 10510 Harwin Drive Houston, TX, 77036 (map)

  • Media Welcome: Yes – RSVP recommended (use e-mail or phone links below)

  • Join us Saturday, September 6 for Navidad En El Barrio’s 15th Annual Taquitos 🌮 & Chanclitas 🩴 Gala — a festive evening of dinner, awards, auctions, and dancing that celebrates community spirit while supporting holiday gifts for over 2,000 children! Media are welcome at Arabia Shriners Temple (map) from 6 PM–12 AM.

For media inquiries, interviews, or partnership opportunities, please contact:
📧 izzy@navidadenelbarrio.org
📞 (832) 689-4518

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