The Friendship Circle of Houston 

The Friendship Circle offers a variety of support for families with children with Disabilities and involve them in a full range of social and Judaic experiences. FC) works to build an inclusive community through a variety of volunteer, social, Jewish and educational programs. FC pairs teen volunteers with kids with disabilities for weekly play-dates, hosts regular inclusive Jewish and social programs including bowling parties and Shabbat dinners, leads educational workshops in schools and youth groups throughout the greater Houston area, hosts an annual community-wide Friendship Walk and more!

• Engage children, teens, and adults with disabilities through a full range of experiences.
• Provide parents and families of children and teens with disabilities with much-needed respite and support.
• Enrich, inspire and motivate teens to share themselves with others.
• Create a sense of responsibility and connection to the Jewish community for teens through educational and social opportunities.

Some include:

Friends at Home-Individuals with disabilities enjoy weekly visits in their homes from pairs of volunteers, giving parents respite while the child enjoys homemade fun with his/her friends. This program has created lifelong friendships between the volunteers, the participants and their families.

 

Torah Circle-Sunday mornings come to life at an innovative program filled with Jewish educational, social-recreational fun, & community Integration. Peers and participants of all abilities pair up to enjoy the experience together! 

 

Bowling Buddies-Held monthly, on the first or second Sunday of the month at Emerald Bowl. Bowling Buddies gives the opportunity for participants, both volunteers and families alike, to socialize and create everlasting bonds in a relaxed setting.

Tennis with Friends-Tennis camp is a drop off program for children with disabilities. It is held monthly from September through May at the indoor JCC tennis courts and has become a very popular program.

 

Friendship Bakery-Adults eighteen and older with special needs have the opportunity to learn important skills and gain work experience through The Friendship Bakery. From mixing ingredients and baking, food safety, decorating desserts, to packaging finished products and delivering the delicious treats and challah to your door, our students are involved in it all. 

 

Shabbat Dinners-A traditional Friday night Shabbat meal for the whole family. Five times a year, we get together for a short service, Shabbat traditions, homemade food and enjoyable atmosphere. The relaxed setting is a wonderful chance for families, volunteers and visitors to shmooze and get to know each other.

 

Holiday Programs-The Friendship Circle Holiday Programs allow the entire family to celebrate together in a comfortable setting. Volunteers are on hand to ensure that the events meet the particular needs of each participant. Innovative activities bring the warm and joyous feelings of the holidays to the participants and their families.

Art Show-A joint program with J-teen Art Scene founded by Ellie Gershenwald, a Friendship Circle volunteer. Friendship Circle participants and volunteers express themselves through different art mediums, culminating in an art exhibition at the JCC.

 

Mom's Night Out-The Annual Mom's Night Out is a special night out for Friendship Circle moms to relax and rejuvenate, a night to call their own.

 

Mom’s Pilates-Friendship Circle's Moms' group gathers together once or twice a month, providing a calm and rejuvenating experience through Pilates sessions. For a nominal fee of $5 per session, these meetups take place at the address: 2321 Southgate Blvd, Houston, TX 77030, USA.

Friendship Circle Young Adults-The Friendship Circle Young Adult (FCYA) Division is a program for young adults with disabilities. Judaic and social programs are arranged every other month, and participants are paired up with young adults from YJP(Young Jewish Professionals) Houston and other young adults from around Houston. The main goal is to help young adults with disabilities to participate in mainstream activities in the Jewish community and form friendships that will last a lifetime.

State Schools-Extending a helping hand to individuals with disabilities and involving them in a full range of social and Judaic experiences through the Richmond and Brenham State School as well as at The Center in Houston and the Menniger Clinic.

Location

10101 Fondren Rd. Ste 510
Houston, 77096, TX

Accessible Location: No

Details

Type of Organization	Nonprofit (501c3)
Categories	Emotional Support, Faith-Based Ministries, Respite, Social Media
Services offered in Spanish?	No
Newsletter?	yes
Child Care Available?	No
Age Range	All Ages , Birth - 3 , 3-5 , 6-11 , 12-14 , 15-21 , 22 and up
Disability Categories	Developmental Disability, Genetic or Congenital Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Learning Disability, Medical Condition, Mental Health Disorder, Physical Disability
Does this organization belong to all disabilities?	yes
This organization belongs to these diagnoses
Is this a statewide service?	No
Website	http://www.friendshiphouston.com/
Contact Name
Email Address	[email protected]
Phone Number	832-857-0770

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