General – The George Foundation

The George Foundation awards over $20 million in Charitable Support in 2025

January 28, 2026

The George Foundation recently announced that it provided more than $ 20 million in charitable support during 2025. In line with its charitable mission of over 80 years in Fort Bend County, we continue to give to strengthen the health, education, and well-being of Fort Bend County residents. This charitable support includes not just grants ... Read more

Fort Bend County Community Health Assessment

January 7, 2026

The Fort Bend County Community Health Assessment, conducted by Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research in collaboration with the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, provides a comprehensive, data-driven snapshot of health and well-being across our rapidly growing and diverse county. Drawing on responses from nearly 3,500 residents and weighted to reflect the county’s ... Read more

Investing in Children and Strengthening Systems: Region 6 Advances Child Welfare Initiatives

July 24, 2025

Significant changes are underway in the child welfare system throughout Region 6, which includes Fort Bend County and surrounding communities. In response, nonprofit organizations, funders, and government agencies are coming together to navigate these shifts and strengthen services for children and families.

School’s Out for Summer!

June 24, 2025

It’s summertime! While kids need downtime and a vacation from school, structured activities during the summer are crucial to prevent them from engaging in risk factors associated with free time and reduced supervision. This month, we highlight a few of our grantee partners who provide summer programming that offers exposure and exploration of new experiences, ... Read more

Share-A-Book Club Founders of the Fort Bend County Library System

Fort Bend’s Impactful Women in Non-Profits

March 28, 2024

In recognition of women’s contributions to history, culture, and society, Congress passed a resolution in 1987 designating March as Women’s History Month. Since then, every March, the United States has celebrated Women’s History Month, highlighting the accomplishments and contributions of women in various fields such as science, politics, literature, art, and activism. Fort Bend County ... Read more