Another “First”

Earlier this month, one of our young residents saw our CEO, Vince Duran, playing catch with his kids outside and anxiously asked to join in. It quickly became apparent that this young boy did not know how to throw or catch a baseball. After the fifth toss, he awkwardly caught the baseball and began to […]

Volunteer Spotlight

Helen has volunteered at Boys and Girls Country for nearly 20 years. What started as a one-time volunteer opportunity turned into a decades-long relationship. Helen first came to know BGC when she brought her youth group to volunteer at our annual Spring Festival. From there, she fell in love with our mission and became a valued member of the BGC family.

Unbroken Bonds

Starting over in a new home can be intimidating, and doing so without your siblings at your side adds an extra layer of uncertainty. Research estimates that 53% to 80% of children with siblings are separated from one or more of their siblings while in residential care. At Boys and Girls Country, we understand the importance […]

Howard Family Cottage

On April 3, we held a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of our new Howard Family Cottage. This beautiful project was made possible with the generous support of the Howard Family, Caldwell Companies, HomeAid Houston and many trade vendors. This new cottage boasts state-of-the-art appliances and energy-efficient utilities. Yet, what truly makes it […]

New Beginnings | Twin Sisters Join BGC

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming two 5th-grade girls to our campus. These twin sisters have quickly captured the hearts of our staff with their infectious smiles and unwavering optimism. They perfectly embody the resilience of the children we serve and were excited to share how they have adjusted to life at BGC. What […]

Tania Achieves Her Goal

Tania recently passed her Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)

TBRI®Camp

In February, we hosted our second Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) camp

Home for the Holidays | 2023

Each year we welcome back our alumni for our annual Home for the Holidays dinner.

Joseph Joins The Army Ranks

I became a resident at Boys and Girls Country on August 15, 2011, when I was 16 years old.

Amanda Finds Hope

At just five years old, Amanda was taken from her biological family and placed into Child Protective Services (CPS) custody after facing verbal, physical, sexual and mental abuse.