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Our Mission
To holistically equip families to fulfill their God-given potential. Our programs provide platforms to build relationships, inspire, teach, encourage, empower and grow with the families we serve.
Our Vision
Family change in one generation.
We seek to impact the future of Houston by holistically equiping families to fulfill their God-given potential, driven by the vision of achieving lasting family change in a single generation.
We foster a fun, Christ-centered environment through strategic investment and collaboration to inspire and empower our participants' spiritual, educational, and economic growth.
Grounded in our commitment to the Third Ward, we believe that loving our neighbors means actively seeking the welfare of both the individuals we serve and the city itself.
Our Community
The Third Ward is a historic Houston community with a rich cultural legacy, yet it currently faces significant challenges regarding education, poverty, and economic opportunity. Once a thriving, diverse neighborhood, post-desegregation shifts led to a decline in resources and rising incarceration rates.
Today, The FORGE for Families is dedicated to reversing these trends by investing in the welfare of our neighbors and fostering a brighter future for the entire community.
Meet The Team
Family change isn't just our goal; it's our promise to the next generation
Board of Directors
Frank Meyers
Board Chairman
MC Management & Development
Lucas Kuipers
Board Vice Chairman
Platform Partners LLC
Jack Burgher
BCS Capital Group
Bryant Lee
Higher Expectation Community
Church
Debbie L. Cosby
Philanthropist
Dana L. Thomas
The FORGE For Families
John T. Piper
Secretary
Wells Fargo Advisors
Michael P. Dalton
Quantum Capital Group
Elizabeth Wade
Philanthropist
Clint Bawcom
Cushman & Wakefield
Charic Jellins
Philanthropist
Chris D. Weekley
Daily Weekley Homes
Our Sponsors
We are deeply grateful for the following sponsors
LEGACY OAK
Julie & Griff Aldrich • Reed & Billy Wareing •
Laura & William M. Wheless IV
Reagan & Doug Bauer
Friends of THE FORGE
Elizabeth & Peter Wareing
Wynne Law PLLC
LEGACY OAK
Friends of Laura Wheless
Megan & Frank Meyer • Liz & Mark Wade
Chris Weekley
Caroline & Nathan Wynne
BLOSSOM BUILDERS
Marion & Rob Anderson
Chris Athon • Kathy Love • Mary & Larry Peterson •
Kathy & Harry Phillips • Donna Walden • Suzie & Larry Wilson
Taylor & Clint Bawcom
BCS Capital
Lou Ann & Alex Chae • Anne & Robin French
Betty & John Clarke • Susie & Joe Dilg •
Betty & Jim MacIntyre • Kristy Strickland
Wendy & Michael Dalton
Caroline & Lucas Kuipers
Carly & Jon Lee • Paula & Jonathan Jones
Melissa & Logan Moncrief • Henley & Carter Old
Twin Eagle
Christie & George Vlahakos
Bess & Matt Wareing • Kim & Brian Haufrect
Jenny & Blake Webster
Bonnie & David Weekley
Garden Cultivator
Rochelle & Seth Bullock • Andrea & Paul Stewart
Flo & Jim Carroll
Allyson & Steve Cook
Staci & John Donovan • Keegan & Phil Thompson
Claire & Joe Frazier
Kem & Fred Frost
Maria Elena & Scott Gordon
Allyson & Andy Kopel • Katy & Sam Murray
Jennifer & Chris Laporte • Catherine & Peter Olasky
Liz & Robert Mann
Susan & David Munson
Laura & Mack Neff
Amy & Dan Zoch
Harvest Helpers
Mary Kay & Brandt Bowden
Mignon & Steve Gill
Devin & Ryan McCord
Kathy & Derek Munger
Carroll & Jeff Patrizi
Ellen & Bruce Robinson
Kriste & John Sullivan
Sarah & Duncan Underwood
Your partnership helps us plant seeds of hope and opportunity, growing futures for children and families in the Third Ward. Together, we celebrate 20 years of impact and look forward to the harvest yet to come!
