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Programs at

Fort Bend
Family Promise

YEP!
Program

Youth Empowerment Planning

YEP! (Youth Empowerment Planning) program engages young people experiencing housing insecurities along with their family members through community-based education, mainstream services, mentoring, college preparation and enrichment programs to help them develop skills and strengthen ties to family and community.

Project F.L.E.E.K (Flawlessly Looking Elegant & Elite Klothing)

This program offers stylish, age-appropriate clothing to our youth, and adults promoting self-esteem and a sense of belonging where participants can express their individuality and feel empowered in their appearance.​

 

project F.L.E.E.K

Clothes Drive

project If The Shoe Fits... Then Wear It!

Project If The Shoe Fits… Then Wear It!

This program provides new or gently used footwear to our youth and adults facing housing insecurity issues in need, recognizing that proper footwear is essential for confidence, health, and participation in daily activities for school, work, and life!

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Project Hair S.T.Y.L.E

This initiative connects both YEP! Youth and parents with professional hairstylists and barbers who provide grooming services and education on personal care.

project Hair STYLE (Style To Your Look Easily)

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Project GAS C.A.P (Car Assistance Program)

This initiative assists
students and parents with transportation
needs by providing gas, ride share vouchers, or assisting with certified driver’s education courses. Reliable transportation is crucial for youth in accessing education,
medical appointments, and
community resources.

Project GAS C.A.P.

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Project “Now I Lay Down To Sleep”

This is a fun project to engage elementary aged youth                            and to teach kids the values of compassion, charity and values.

Some ‘lovey’ items to donate for comfort at bedtime and in other
situations when children need soothing:

☺ A Bed Time Book to Read

☺ A Blanket to Keep Warm

☺ A Blanket to Help Feel Safe

☺ A Teddy Bear to Snuggle

☺ A Cuddly Stuffed Animal

Project "Now I Lay Down to Sleep"

YEP!
Ms. Sanders Had A Farm

YEP! Ms. Sanders Had A Farm

An agricultural education program                                                                          that introduces youth to farming practices,
sustainability, and nutrition. Through hands-on experiences,
participants learn about animal care, and the importance of
agriculture in daily life.

Kids Across America (KAA)

Kids Across America (KAA) is a week-long overnight empowerment camp dedicated to creating an
environment where “a kid can be a kid.” Through sports and urban arts, KAA inspires youth from across the
nation to grow in self-empowerment, confidence, and personal development.

Kids Across America (KAA)

A Home
of my Own

A Home of my Own

A Home of my Own provides Family Guests with housing navigation services for rent deposits and/or first month’s rent and related expenses to transition into permanent housing. It may assist with late rent to prevent recurring episodes of housing insecurities.

Pennie’s Pantry

Pennie’s Pantry provides basic food items from chips and cookies for our YEP! Youth to full ready to cook meals for parents to make for their families. A full stomach is the key to happiness

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Project House-warming

Project Housewarming

Project Housewarming provides donated furnishings and household items to FBFP Family Guests as they move into their new homes. To learn more about how to help us with our Housewarming kits, visit our volunteer page

The Mission of Fort Bend Family Promise is to meet the immediate needs of homeless families while empowering them to attain self-sufficiency.

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Sofia Sheikh

Sofia Sheikh serves as the Executive Director of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Association. Sofia has developed her professional expertise in financial services and various charitable and voluntary roles before transitioning to nonprofit support. Sofia’s leadership style is based on the philosophy of community service and diversity. She has proven success with leading boards and people through change and overcoming challenges while remaining mission focused. She has worked diligently with various communities, religious and ethnic organizations to coordinate community service initiatives and bring leaders and financial contributions together.

In addition to APAHA, she currently serves as Board President for the Lone Star Exchange Club, Grievance Committee Member for the State Bar of Texas, on the FBC Judge’s Community Engagement Committee, and as the LID 11 Director. Sofia holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature with a minor in History and Geography from the University of Karachi, Pakistan. As a first-generation Pakistani American, she lives with her husband, Nadeem, in Sugar Land and they are proud parents to three children.