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Katy Cares Receives Community Advocate of the Year Award

Local Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Recognizes Katy Cares for Commitment to Help Single-Parent Families The Katy-Richmond Area (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated awarded the Community Advocate Award to Katy Cares, Inc. for the work they do in the community to assist families with rebuilding their lives in time of need. In 2021, we began donating to this organization and had the pleasure of meeting Dawid. “Dawid was so kind and truly took the time to explain the mission and values of Katy Cares with us,” said Tamika A. Johnson of The Links Katy-Richmond Chapter. “Once we learned all of the work the organization does to help single-parent families, their children, and disadvantaged people in the community, we [...]

2023-11-05T18:20:45-06:00October 8, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , |
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Katy Cares Voted Non-Profit of the Year by Network in Action (NIA)

Katy Cares received the Non-Profit of the Year for 2022 Award from Network in Action (NIA) for the ongoing and outstanding programs and services we render to single-parent families in the greater Katy area, Fort Bend, Harris, and Waller Counties. More than 80 single parents are enrolled in our Ready, Set, Go! Parenting Program. NIA (Network In Action) believes the perfect mix of technology and face-to-face networking will help your business grow. Katy Cares is a proud member of NIA Katy and has benefitted tremendously since we joined this network in May last year. Nicole Pope, Katy Cares Board Member responsible for Program Support, handed over the Non-Profit of the Year Award to Dr. Harry Chapman, Chairman of the [...]

2023-11-05T17:47:09-06:00May 11, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , |
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Rick Francis Elected to the Katy Cares Board of Directors

Rick Francis was unanimously elected to serve on the Board of Directors for Katy Cares, Inc. to work directly with the President on corporate relations. Rick has experience, passion, energy, and his network is already already making a great impact on the mission of Katy Cares. Rick is the dealership principal for a well-known automobile dealership in Katy, Texas. Rick and Brittany attend and serve at Grace Community Fellowship West in Richmond, Texas. He has a big heart and cares deeply for the women and children of his community and serves on the Board of Directors of Kintsukuroi Ministries, International. Rick Francis was born in England and raised in the United States from age eight by his single mother. He [...]

2023-11-05T18:14:43-06:00March 21, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , |
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The Links, Incorporated Hosts Job Readiness & Interview Prep Event April 1

On Saturday, April 1, the Katy-Richmond Area (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated will host an employment assistance event featuring job readiness and interview preparation to help women in our area prepare and compete for career advancement. The educational event will be held at Attack Poverty, 1305 Clay Street, Richmond, Texas 77469. This event – known as The Links Academy – will offer information, advice, and resources to assist women in securing or advancing in gainful employment. Attendees will learn more about the skills and talents they need to be successful within the business sector. Ensuring that all people have access to the opportunity to achieve success in our community is among the highest priorities of Katy-Richmond Area (TX) Chapter [...]

2023-03-06T23:08:12-06:00March 6, 2023|Categories: Events, News|Tags: , |
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Brittany Francis Elected to the Katy Cares Board of Directors

Brittany Francis was elected unanimously to serve on the Board of Directors for Katy Cares, Inc. She will work directly with the president on stakeholder relations, fundraising, and event management. Her passion, energy, and networks are already making a huge difference for the mission of Katy Cares. Brittany and her husband, Rick Francis, have four children who attend a local homeschool program. Brittany is president of Kintsukuroi Ministries International, a global women’s ministry. The motivation of this ministry is to wrap its arms around the vulnerable and the broken everywhere, connect them to local ministries and churches, and demonstrate that they are beautiful, priceless, and precious in the sight of God. Over the years, she has volunteered in many capacities [...]

2023-02-20T21:52:19-06:00February 20, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , |
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How to Handle the Holidays After Divorce

The holidays are a challenging time for single parents Going through a divorce is never easy. The holidays can be a particularly challenging time of year, especially if you have children. Putting on a happy face for your little ones while trying to navigate the festivities independently yourself can be tough. However, it doesn't have to be impossible. Advanced planning can help ensure a relaxing and enjoyable holiday season for your entire family. Katy Cares invites you to read on for a guide to a successful festive celebration after divorce. Address practical issues related to your divorce before the holidays Don’t wait to take care of the legal aspects of your divorce. Talk to a lawyer to work out a [...]

2022-12-21T23:38:01-06:00December 21, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: , , |
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Keeping Their Momentum: Keller Williams Signature Realty Donations

The See Tim Sell Team at Keller Williams Signature Realty radiates passion, excellence and diligence! They have been contributing faithfully for the past 10 months consecutively in support of the single parent families enrolled in the Katy Cares Ready, Set, Go! Parenting Program. In December 2021, Tim and Lori Sojka pledged to donate $100 to Katy Cares for every property they close for the duration of 2022. And they have been doing that faithfully month by month throughout the year. Thank you, Tim, Lori and your entire Team for helping us to impact more lives! Katy Cares will be helping a great many families this year thanks to the support of business leaders like Tin and Lori Sojka. Timothy Sojka [...]

2022-11-29T21:43:52-06:00November 14, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: , |
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Katy Cares Introduces New Two-Hour Parenting Workshop

Parenting Workshop to Learn in a Group Setting Katy Cares, Inc. introduced a new workshop series named the “My Child’s Development” Workshop. This two-hour workshop is designed to provide parents with an opportunity to learn more about parenting, together with other parents, where everyone will have an opportunity to ask questions, participate and share their experiences. The first session will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church across from Hutsell Elementary School on Saturday. November 12, 2022 from 10:00 am to Noon. The address is 5373 Franz Road, Katy, Texas 77493. Register Here "My Child's Development" Workshop This two-hour workshop will: Help you to think differently about the most important development milestones in your child’s/children’s life. Help you to [...]

2022-11-11T16:25:01-06:00November 7, 2022|Categories: Events, News|Tags: , , |
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How the Arts Can Transform Children with Learning Disabilities

What do Hally Berry, Julia Roberts, Michael Phelps, Angelina Jolie, Mike Tyson, and Leonardo di Caprio have in common? They were all raised by a single parent. What do Steven Spielberg, Keira Knightley and the singer Jewel have in common? They’re all celebrities with learning disabilities whose lives were changed by the arts. Sadly, at a time when learning disability diagnoses are on the rise, art programs are being cut from our public schools. That’s why it has never been more important that we take an active role involving our children in the arts. Today, Katy Cares shares some great ideas for adding creative arts into your child’s life. Visual Arts Visual arts, like drawing and painting, not only reinforce [...]

2022-10-18T09:14:27-05:00September 13, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: , |
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SeeTimSell Property Group Pledges Monthly Donation to Katy Cares

Tim and Lori Sojka have pledged to donate $100 to Katy Cares for every property they close for the duration of 2022. Dawid Pieterse, President of Katy Cares, visited the SeeTimSell Property Group in June 2022 to pick up the monthly check. Sustaining monthly pledges are the life blood of the Katy Cares mission, to equip single-parent families with social, spiritual, and educational skills toenable them to become emotionally resilient, economically independent, and meaningfully engaged with society. Community involvement is key to sustaining the Katy Cares mission. About the SeeTimSell Property Group SeeTimSells has been a top Realtor team at Keller Williams Premier Realty since 2013. "Big Tim" Sojka is a widely-published real estate author. This Realtor team understands that [...]

2022-07-04T11:38:16-05:00June 29, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: |
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