Community Impact

Since 1986, it has been the mission of Be An Angel to improve the quality of life for children with special needs by providing adaptive equipment, hearing devices, respite care, select programs and services. We are based in Houston, but serve children with special needs across the state of Texas!!!

Folds of Honor is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of military members who have fallen or been disabled while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Beginning in 2022, it expanded its mission to include first responders. Our educational scholarships support private school tuition or tutoring in grades K-12, tuition for college, technical or trade school and post-graduate work, including a master’s degree, doctorate, or professional program. Funds for a second bachelor’s degree or trade/technical program certification are also available. Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded about 44,000 scholarships totaling about $200 million across all 50 states. Among the students served, 41 percent are minorities. With 91 cents of every dollar donated going to scholarships, Folds of Honor is rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and Platinum on GuideStar. It was founded by Lt Col Dan Rooney, the only-ever F-16 fighter pilot (with three combat tours in Iraq) and PGA Professional. He is currently stationed at Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service Detachment 1, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. For more information or to make a donation, visit www.southtexas.foldsofhonor.org.

Inspiration Ranch, founded in 2008, began with a small vision on 15 acres at Panther Creek. Today, it has blossomed into a vibrant, 40-acre oasis in Magnolia, where hope and healing flourish. Through equine-assisted therapeutic riding and equine-assisted mental health and learning services, they touch the lives of over 100 individuals each week, guiding those living with physical, emotional, and mental challenges toward brighter futures.

With a dedicated herd of 25 horses working in tandem with our team of certified instructors and licensed counselors, Inspiration Ranch is more than just a place—it's a lifeline. Their unwavering commitment to bringing the magic of healing through horses brings hope and transformation to everyone who steps on the Ranch.

Interfaith of The Woodlands' mission is to build a more loving and caring community through service. Interfaith works with member congregations, corporations, local businesses, individuals, non-profits and community organizations to provide basic needs and supportive wrap around services to our most vulnerable families and Seniors to promote self-sufficiency.

PGA REACH Southern Texas has a mission to impact lives through golf. This is accomplished by bringing together PGA of America Members and Associates with individuals striving for personal growth and excellence. The Foundation stands on four pillars.

• Junior Golf where we try to create lifelong golfers with over 600 tournaments for juniors ages 6-18.
• College Scholarships where we award over $300,000 annually to help young adults pursue their academic dreams.
• PGA HOPE where we provide veterans and active duty members free golf programs taught by PGA Professionals.
• And an internship program to introduce the next workforce on how golf is a viable career path!

Annual PGA REACH Southern Texas impacts close to 7,500 individuals annually!

YES to YOUTH - Montgomery County Youth Services has been serving youth and families of Montgomery County for more than 46 years with free mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention, as well as providing emergency shelter for youth in crisis.

The BridgeWay Shelter offers a safe, nurturing home for displaced and at-risk youth, including those affected by abuse, trafficking, or homelessness. The shelter offers them a nurturing and stable environment to help them in their journey to their forever home – it is a BridgeWay to a brighter and successful future.

The counseling team supports youth and families with free mental health counseling at one of 4 office locations across the county – The Woodlands, Conroe, Magnolia and Splendora. They also have support groups who meet weekly to provide further counseling assistance. This team is also available to provide crisis interventions in schools when the unfortunate need arises.

All of YES to YOUTH’s services are provided at no cost to their clients as they rely on grants, fundraising events and community philanthropy to support our lifesaving work to help our clients heal and grow!