Philia Works of Houston, Inc.

ommunity Involvement



We are so excited about our history and many goals that are before us. Among our many activities, we support and provide sponsorship to events that benefit those in need and our entire community.

SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

We are proudest of the annual 4-week summer enrichment program especially designed for the personal development, cultural enrichment, and enjoyment of young people ages 5-12.  The mission of Philia Works is to empower, encourage, and enrich lives, and we have taken a special interest in increasing the self-esteem of young people in our families and communities.  Each year, themes are used to creatively plan and develop our summer program.  Through encouraged imagination and positive influence, we provide learning opportunities that will inspire our young people to reach their dreams and career goals.  Using educational packets and instructed/participative sessions, we have focused in the following areas:

* Connecting to Your Passion

* Preparaing for Financial Literacy

* Personal Health and Nutrition

* Oral Presentation

* Dance

* Drama

* Signing / Speaking with Hands

* Autobiographical & Creative writing

* Library and Theater Tours

Additionally, we have hosted an age-appropriate “Career Day” that included professional representatives of our participants’ selected goals and careers.  At the close of the Career Day-session, participants were showered with a "Christmas in July" setting, where school supplies, reading materials, learning materials, and toys were distributed to participants.

Breakfast and snacks are also provided during each session, and the program is climaxed with an elaborately-decorated  awards presentation luncheon that highlights the theme.  In addition to receiving certificates of achievement, participants are given themed t-shirts.

WINGS OF HOPE

The "Wings of Hope Young Women's Mentoring Program" is designed exclusively for young women ages 13-18.  Our primary purpose with “Wings of Hope” is to instill positive self-images that will inspire young women to be responsible, successful, strong, motivated, creative leaders.  We feel that as they experience one-on-one and group mentoring – with the focus on self-esteem, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith – they will embrace a mindset of service to their community. Through individual and community sponsorship, participants will receive exposure and preparation to step into society with self-confidence.  Please consider investing in their future by sponsoring one or more young women with your contribution in whole or part.  We will be grateful for your personal support, which will also be acknowledged in our souvenir booklet during "The New Year's Breakfast Affair."  



EDUCATIONAL TOURS

We have been delighted to host summer educational tours, including those to the African-American Library at the Gregory School in Houston, Texas, MLK Dedication Ceremonies in Washington, D.C., and many other locations.  In 2017, we hosted a tour of historically-black Texas colleges and the African-American Museum in Washington, D.C. that will primarily involve mentees enrollled in our "Wings of Hope" program.

HOLIDAY CHEER FOR SENIORS

We host a drive to provide holiday cheer with a visit and gifts to senior citizens centers.

HOLIDAY FOOD DISTRIBUTION

2018 will be our first participation in a Holiday Food Distribution through various Houston Area food pantries.  We invite others to join us in this worthwhile effort.

CLOTHING DRIVES

We semi-annually assemble clothing for our support to local shelters, primarily the Star of Hope.  If you have garments that are new or gently used that you would like to contribute in support of this effort, please contact any member of Philia Works.

OTHER COMMUNITY SUPPORT

* Church Under the Bridge Homeless Ministry

* Texas Southern University Homecoming Parade

We are always seeking new ways and opportunities to make a difference in our community, and we look forward to doing so much more.  Please continue returning to our website so that you can make plans to join us as dates are scheduled for various events.