A playground will be constructed for Reaching Pines in 2010. This generous gift benefits women and children that are survivors of domestic violence. It is a community of survivors supported by one another, as well as a team of professional counselors and advocates.  The goal is for Reaching Pines residents to be financially and emotionally independent and break the cycle of domestic violence for themselves and their children. For more information on Reaching Pines, click here. 

The Junior League of North Harris and South Montgomery Counties, Inc. is proud to announce the recipients of this year's Community Assistance Fund.

A total of $16,340 was given to the following organizations:

1. Community Clinic – Dr. Janet Roberts, Executive Medical Director, was granted $650 for Dental Sealant Program to help 85 children.

2. Be An Angel – Marti Boone, Executive Director, was granted $1975 to help put in changing station for large children and adults.

3. Giving Gowns – granted $2500 to help purchase and distribute gowns for teenagers in need.

4. Northchester Garden Club – Carol Bennett was granted $250 to start a Butterfly Garden that will allow 106 four and five year old children to visit.

5. Northwest Assistance Ministries – Maria Magee, VP of Fund Development , was granted $2600 to purchase children’s books for Reach Out and Read Program focusing on books for 18 months to 5 year old.

6. Montgomery County YOUTH Services – John Bracken, Director of Youth & Family, and Lisa Smith were granted $3650 for Youth Prevention Services

7. Assistant League of Montgomery County – Colleen Cramer, President, was granted $2000 to be used for “Operation School Bell” which provides clothing vouchers for 22 kids from preschool to 8^th grade.  The value each child receives is $65 and the goal is for children to attend school with new clothes.  This year they served 3900 students.

8. Connecting Families – Linda Matthews, Board President, was granted $1000 to help with parenting classes for low income families of children ages newborn to 3 years.

9. Boys and Girls Country – Elaine Patranek, Director of Development, was granted $2315 to help build library shelves.

The 20^th Anniversary Gift to Reaching Pines is estimated to be completed in July.