FBJSL and The Fred & Mabel R. Parks Youth Ranch Dedicate New Recreation Center
The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) and The Fred & Mabel R. Parks Youth Ranch held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, December 3rd, 2011 dedicating the new recreation center made possible by the 2011 FBJSL Charity Ball’s proceeds. Parks Youth Ranch was established to address an identified gap in services for abused, at risk and homeless youth in Fort Bend County. In February 2011 the 90-day emergency youth shelter and counseling center opened and is serving youth between the ages of 13 to 17 years of age. The ranch houses three facilities: The George Counseling Center, a temporary shelter and a new recreation center. Referrals come from Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Juvenile Probation or the community.
Located on 8 acres of land in Fairchilds, Texas, the Parks Youth Ranch provides a multitude of services to the children. Services include: food, shelter, clothing, individual, group and family counseling, life skills, tutoring, medical and dental needs, transportation to appointments, recreational activities and outings. “Thanks to the generosity of the FBJSL, youngsters staying at the Fred & Mabel R. Parks Youth Ranch opened their presents Christmas morning in the brand new recreation center. The kids love playing basketball on the new outdoor court as well as working out, playing table games and watching movies in the recreation center,” said Executive Director Linda Shultz. For more information on the Fred & Mabel R. Parks Youth Ranch, please visit their website at www.parksyouthranch.org.
FBJSL is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, to developing the potential of women and to improving the Fort Bend County community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. For more information on FBJSL, please visit our website www.fbjsl.com.
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