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fort bend center
United Way of Greater Houston Fort Bend Center provides a convenient, central location for those in the Fort Bend community to access health and human services. In addition, the United Way of Greater Houston Fort Bend Center offers conference rooms and meeting space for community organizations and an on-site computer lab for classes.
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Location
12300 Parc Crest Drive
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Connect With Us
By phone:
(281) 207-2300
(281) 207-2301 FAXAntoinette Fernandez
afernandez@unitedwayhouston.org
Manager, Community Resource Center
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Conference Center
WHAT IS THE Fort Bend Conference Center?
The Fort Bend Conference Center is a conference center for nonprofit and community organizations. The FBCC will provide free meeting space during United Way business hours and ample free parking to eligible nonprofits. From committee sessions to board meetings to large-scale training, the FBC will feature rooms of assorted size.WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO USE THE FBCC?
Use of the FBCC is limited to nonprofit and community organizations that are classified as 501(c) 3 charitable organizations by the Internal Revenue Service (proof of nonprofit status is required), or governmental entities serving the State of Texas.WHAT KIND OF EVENTS CAN BE SCHEDULED IN THE FBCC?
Organizations can schedule staff, committee or task force meetings, volunteer, board, or staff training events, professional conferences, collaborative activities with other nonprofit partners, and similar activities that support the mission of the organization and the United Way of Greater Houston.THE FBCC MAY NOT BE USED FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ACTIVITIES:
- Fundraisers
- Public forums
- Political activities
- Promotion of specific political candidates or issues
- Public job fairs
- Press Conferences
- Media events
WHAT IS THE COST?
There is no cost for the use of the conference rooms during United Way business hours. In return for using the conference center, groups are asked to clean the meeting space and leave it ready for others. Cleaning fees may apply if the room is not returned to its original condition.WHAT IS REQUIRED?
- Copy of 501 (C) 3
- Copy of General Liability Insurance
- Booking Reservation is not confirmed until all documentation has been received and United Way staff has confirmed meeting.
WHEN IS THE FORT BEND CONFERENCE CENTER OPEN?
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pmWHERE IS THE FORT BEND CONFERENCE CENTER?
The FBCC is located at 12300 Parc Crest Dr., Stafford, Texas 77477 Near the intersection of West Airport and Parc Crest Dr.HOW LARGE IS THE FBCC?
The conference center has ten meeting rooms ranging in size that will accommodate groups up to 112 people.HOW DO I MAKE RESERVATIONS OR GET MORE INFORMATION?
Bookings must be done by filling out the form below. You may contact the FBCC at 281-207-2300. If this is the first time your organization will use the conference center, be prepared to provide basic information such as proof of 501(c) 3 nonprofit status, and general liability insurance. Insurability for governmental entities serving the State of Texas will be discussed prior to booking.For the full list of policies and procedures please view this document.
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Nonprofit Networks
The United Way Fort Bend Center hosts several network meetings which bring together a wide variety of audiences to address community needs and identify resources to address those needs. These networks include:
Fort Bend CONNECT
Fort Bend CONNECT is a network of nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based groups providing social services in Fort Bend County. All meetings are held on the second Friday of every month. If you would like to receive a notice for future Fort Bend CONNECT meetings, please contact Anahi Hernandez at ahernandez@unitedwayhouston.org.
United Way Fort Bend Veterans Network
United Way Fort Bend Veterans Network provides veteran service organizations in Fort Bend County an opportunity to share information, explore available resources, and identify gaps in services in order to best meet the unique needs of veterans in our community. This group meets on a quarterly basis. Please call 281-207-2300 for the meeting schedule.
United Way Fort Bend Homeless Network
United Way Fort Bend Homeless Network convenes basic needs service providers in Fort Bend County to share information about available resources in Fort Bend County as well as provide a forum for sharing best practices, identifying trends, and addressing emerging needs in Fort Bend County. Meetings are held quarterly.
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Disaster Recovery
Our 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE is available 24 hours, 7 days a week to connect you with food, child care, transportation and other resources.
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Upcoming Events
United Way Funded Partners & Other Nonprofit Partners in Fort Bend
211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE
211 or (281) 207-2300
12300 Parc Crest Drive
Stafford, TX 77477
211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE is an information and referral service with a free confidential helpline operated by United Way of Greater Houston 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Trained HELPLINE specialists connect those in need with critical social services. United Way of Greater Houston – Fort Bend has a trained specialist on-site during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
AccessHealth
myaccesshealth.org
(281) 261-0182
10435 Greenbough Drive, Suite 300
Stafford, TX 77477
(281) 342-4520
400 Austin Street
Richmond, TX 77469
(281) 969-1800
307 Texas Parkway
Missouri City, TX 77489
Provides comprehensive primary health care for adults and children. Services include pediatric care, adult care, women’s services, dental care, behavioral health, medical case management, and WIC Nutrition Services. On-site lab, pharmacy, and immunizations are also available. Accepts CHIP, Medicare/Medicaid, private insurance, and uninsured patients.
Arms Wide Adoption
armswideadoption.org
(281) 207- 2382
12300 Parc Crest Drive
Stafford, TX 77477
Greater Houston Location
(713) 681-6991 or (800) 460-6298
6925 Portwest Drive, Suite 110
Houston, TX 77024
Provides foster care, adoption, post-adoption, and post-permanency support services for children who have endured abuse, neglect, or abandonment in order to build and sustain strong, nurturing families.
AVDA – Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse
avda-tx.org
(713) 207-2312
12300 Parc Crest Drive
Stafford, TX 77477
(713) 224-9911
1001 Texas, Suite 600 Binz Building
Houston, TX 77002
Provides information about the legal system, safety planning, and an individual discussion of options for family violence victims. Helps victims obtain protective orders, divorces, child custody, and support. Offers women’s support groups in English and Spanish for victims of domestic abuse.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
bbbstx.org
(281) 207-2330
12300 Parc Crest Drive, Stafford, TX 77477
(713) 271-5683
500 Dallas, Suite 2900, Houston, TX 77002
Provides meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers and youth (Bigs/Littles) ages 7 through 14 to develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of youth. Outings focus on the development of academic and social skills through exposure to a variety of enrichment opportunities.
Boys and Girls Clubs of America
bgclubs-houston.org
Fort Bend Club
(281) 438-4720
5525 Hobby Street, Houston, TX 77053
Richmond-Rosenberg Club
(281) 232-7632
1800 James L. Pink Blvd., Richmond, TX 77469
Stafford Club
(832) 471-2588
3110 5th Street Stafford, TX 77477
Inspires and enables all youth especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Provides evidence-based programming to at-risk youth, after school, and during the summer.
Boy Scouts of America – Stafford Scout Shop
samhoustonbsa.org
scoutstuff.org
(281) 207-2340
12300 Parc Crest Drive, Stafford, TX 77477
Provides programs focused on character building, personal fitness, volunteerism, and participatory citizenship for youth ages 7 and up. The Scout Shop sells Boy Scout awards and equipment. Payment of registration fees for scouts and adults, along with other registration services, can be made at this location.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
catholiccharities.org
Counseling Services
(713) 874-6590
12300 Parc Crest Drive, Stafford, TX 77477
Community Center
(281) 202-6200
1111 Collins Road, Richmond, TX 77469
Provides emergency food assistance and case management; senior wellness program for seniors 60+; parent education and support services; immigration legal assistance; and counseling focused on family-based immigration. Free licensed counseling services are available to individuals, families, expectant mothers, and mothers of children ages 2 or younger. Services are available in English or Spanish.
Capital Good Fund
Capitalgoodfund.org
866-584-3651
333 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02908
Capital Good Fund is a Community Development Financial Institution that helps people fix their finances by offering small loans and personalized Financial Health Coaching.
Center for Pursuit
thecenterforpursuit.org
(713) 525-8400
4400 Harrisburg Blvd.
Houston, TX 77011
The Center for Pursuit promotes the pursuit of choice, growth, and independence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, or similar conditions. Financial Stability services offered include computer training, job readiness, and financial coaching.
CollegeCommunityCareer
collegecommunitycareer.org
(281) 201-8803
11104 W. Airport Blvd., #106
Stafford, TX 77477
CollegeCommunityCareer fosters a college-going culture with low-income, first-generation high school students and families to create and build equity in education. The agency prepares students for admission to and graduation from a four-year university based on four pillars: College Success, Leadership Development, Civic Engagement, and Career Discovery.
Covenant Community Capital
Covenantcommunitycapital.org
(713) 223-1864
3300 Lyons Ave, Ste. 203
Houston, TX 77020
Covenant Community Capital provides financial education, coaching, savings matches, and no interest loans that equip working families to thrive and secure generational resilience by acquiring affordable homes, accessing quality education, managing risk, and building savings for life.
DePelchin Children’s Center
depelchin.org
FAYS Program (previously STAR)
(281) 261-1341 or (713) 664-3459
12300 Parc Crest Drive, Stafford, TX 77477
Offers mental health counseling to youth, ages 3-17, and their families. FAYS services provide office and/or school-based counseling services for youth with issues related to school performance, family conflict, and a variety of other concerns related to depression, anxiety, grief, anger, and social skills. FAYS services are offered in English and Spanish and are free to all families.
Parenting 101 Classes
(832) 866-1675
Offers weekly classes to parents looking to improve their parent-child relationship. Parenting 101 is an 8-week series of classes. These classes are open to the community. The cost for 8 classes is $25. Please call for more information on dates/times classes are offered.
Foster Care and Adoption Services
(713) 802-6200
Provides foster care, adoption, post-adoption, and post-permanency support services for children who have endured abuse, neglect, or abandonment in order to build and sustain strong, nurturing families.
Easter Seals of Greater Houston
eastersealshouston.org
Southwest Outreach
(281) 207-2300
12300 Parc Crest Drive
Stafford, TX 77477
Provides comprehensive services to individuals of all ages and all disabilities. Services include infant development, case management, playgroups, a technology lab, and veteran services.
Family Houston
familyhouston.org
(281) 207-2440
12300 Parc Crest Drive
Stafford, TX 77477
Appointment Services
(713) 861-4849
Provides professional counseling to help adults, children, and families cope with depression, anxiety, grief, family or marital conflict, substance abuse and work-related stress. Accepts all major insurance and offers a sliding-fee scale.
Fort Bend County Women’s Center
fortbendwomenscenter.org
12300 Parc Crest Drive
Stafford TX 77477
24-Hour Crisis Hotline
(281) 342-4357
Provides emergency shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, support, and outreach to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children.
Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse
fortbendcouncil.org
Main Stafford Office
(281) 207-2400
10435 Greenbough Drive, Suite 250
Stafford, TX 77477
Rosenberg Office
(281) 342-8828
3926 Avenue H, Suite 11
Rosenberg, TX 77471
Addresses substance abuse through youth counseling and teen leadership programs, treatment for adults struggling with addiction, and outreach and coalition programs to help people in our community stay safe and drug-free. FBRC also offers DWI, Drug Offender, Parenting and BIPP classes.
Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels
fortbendseniors.org
(281) 633-7049 or (800) 643-9654
1330 Band Road
Rosenberg, TX 77471
Provides home-delivered meals and congregate meals for senior citizens 60 years and older. Services also include case management and information and referral, with programs available at 11 senior center sites in Fort Bend and Waller counties, and transportation provided to and from senior centers.
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council
gssjc.org
(281) 403-4766
12300 Parc Crest Drive
Stafford, TX 77477
Provides leadership programs for all girls K-12th grade including science and technology, business and economic literacy, visual arts, and outdoor and environmental awareness. A Girl Scout Shop is located at this location.
LIFE Houston
Lifehouston.org
(713 ) 528-6044
12300 Parc Crest Dr.
Stafford, TX 77477
2002 S Wayside
Houston, TX 77023
LIFE Houston provides emergency infant formula assistance and education about proper infant nutrition to families in need.
The Salvation Army
salvationarmyusa.org
(281) 207-2500
12300 Parc Crest Drive
Stafford, TX 77477
Provides financial assistance to Fort Bend County residents based on need. Assistance with water, electricity, or gas is available as funding permits.
Second Mile Mission
Secondmile.org
(281) 261-9199
1135 Highway 90A,
Missouri City, TX 77489
Second Mile Mission Center helps Fort Bend County residents in poverty and crisis by providing basic needs such as food or health care and opportunities to take the next steps in their lives.
SER Jobs
Serjobs.org
(713) 773.6000
12808 W. Airport Blvd.
Sugar Land TX 77478
1710 Telephone Road
Houston TX 77023
SER Jobs transforms the lives of individuals through education, skill-based training, employment, and long-term financial stability.
Volunteers of America
voatx.org
(713) 460-0781
12300 Parc Crest Dr.
Stafford, TX 77477
4808 Yale Street
Houston, TX 77018
Volunteers of America helps people gain financial stability by empowering individuals with critical skills and tools using a proven, research-based curriculum.
Workfaith Connection
Workfaith.org
(713) 984-9611
2575 Reed Rd.
Houston, TX 77092
4555 Dacoma
Houston, TX 77092
Workfaith’s Job Search Accelerator program is an online class designed to jump-start job readiness preparation. The program offers training in the application and interviewing process, needed to achieve long-term success. Skills covered include developing a 10-year work history, technical skills, soft skills, selecting a job focus, explaining employment gaps, and writing robust job descriptions.