Katy Cares Appoints Jollery Eckerd Vice Chair of the Board of Directors

Katy Cares is pleased to announce that Jollery Eckerd has been unanimously elected Vice Chair of the Board of Directors. Since joining the Board in October 2024, Jollery has brought a strong commitment to service and a strategic, collaborative approach to governance—qualities that will now play an even greater role as she steps into this expanded leadership position. With a Master’s Degree in Economics, deep roots in public service and community development, Jollery is one of the most active and involved members of the Fort Bend County area. She currently serves as Vice President of the Weston Lakes Women’s Association and as a board member of the Weston Lakes Scholarship and Grant Foundation. Her civic engagement extends across a broad [...]

2026-03-09T01:04:29-05:00February 4, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: , , |

Allison Stark Has Joined the Katy Cares Board of Directors

Katy Cares announced that Allison Stark, the founder of Katy Cares Inc., has joined the Board of Directors. As the driving force behind the creation of Katy Cares, Allison has consistently demonstrated an unwavering dedication to serving others and enriching the lives of those around her. Her visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to fostering stronger, more compassionate communities continue to inspire and create meaningful impact. “Katy Cares is honored to have Allison’s expertise, vision, and passion for service guiding our efforts as we continue to grow and make a meaningful difference. Welcome to the Board, Allison,” said Dr. Dawid Pieterse, president. With over a decade of experience in project management and community engagement across the U.S., including within military communities, [...]

2024-12-09T10:24:28-06:00October 12, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: , |

Chantay DeBlanc Appointed to the Katy Cares Board of Directors

Katy Cares announced that Chantay DeBlanc has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Katy Cares, Texas. Chantay brings a wealth of experience in program support and community development, and her passion for making a positive impact in the Katy area aligns perfectly with the mission of Katy Cares. With her leadership skills and deep commitment to service, Chantay is poised to help drive initiatives that benefit our community. “We are excited to welcome Chantay to the Katy Cares Board, where her experience and passion for community service will help us continue to grow and strengthen our Programs,” said Dr. Dawid Pieterse, president. Chantay currently serves as the President of the Katy-Richmond Area Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, where [...]

2024-12-09T10:21:37-06:00October 10, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: , |

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: , |

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: , |

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: , , |

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: , |

Katy Cares Volunteers Come Together to Move Refrigerator/Freezer and Heavy Furniture

Katy Cares depends on the generosity of faithful donors and willing volunteers. This past Friday and Saturday, James Ivey and Wayne Miller of the Anchored Sunday School Class, Second Baptist 1463 Campus, sacrificed their Friday afternoon and evening to begin moving a refrigerator/freezer in to the home of a single mother registered in our Ready Sat Go! Program. They continued moving on Saturday, with the help of Torrey Mosvold and Bryan Williams’s trailer. They went the extra mile to ensure the fridge/freezer was properly installed at the home of the single mother and helped move furniture up to the second floor of Katy Cares offices. Torrey has been involved with Katy Cares the past four years as a donor [...]

2022-05-08T17:25:35-05:00May 5, 2022|Categories: Events|Tags: |
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