EEYP Fall 2023 Recap

Expose Excellence Progress Report

Students Impacted- Goal: 500 Current: 514

Schools Reached- Goal: 50 Current: 66

Volunteer Opportunities- Goal: 8 Current: 8

Community Outreach Events- Goal: 24 Current: 33

Family Engagement Events: Goal: 5 Current: 3

What a year, folks! As 2023 wrapped up, we were bursting to share our awesome triumphs with you. We rallied support for TWO fundraisers, cheered on Fort Bend County's community events, volunteered like champs, and even got to strut our stuff in front of FBC Commissioners Court! This issue is packed with all the juicy deets of our last two years and a sneak peek of what's to come in the New Year. Get ready to be wowed!

September

Child Advocates of FB Annual Breakfast

The EEYP staff attended the 13th Annual Voices for Children Breakfast hosted by Child Advocates of Fort Bend. We enjoy supporting the events of our partner organizations.

Texian Exchange Club Presentation

We stopped by Fulshear to present to the Texian Exchange Club and talk about the upcoming bike ride hosted by the Expose Excellence Youth Foundation. Members of the FBCDA Office also accompanied us. Thank you Texian Exchange for the invitation!

October

3rd Annual FBCDA Bike Ride Hosted by Expose Excellence

This event featured 20, 40, and 55-mile routes protected by law enforcement to ensure a smooth continuous ride from start to finish with zero traffic stops. The bike ride also had a 1K Color Run for Youth plus face-painting! Proceeds from the event benefitted survivors of violent crimes and youth in Fort Bend County.

Cyclists from all over the city came out to support the cause and enjoy a smooth, unobstructed route secured by law enforcement. The event also featured a color run for the youth and physical activity for everyone. Special thanks to all the FBCDA employees and youth volunteers that came out.

The bike ride generated over $40,000 in sponsorships and donations! Proceeds from the event benefit survivors of violent crimes and youth in Fort Bend County through the Fort Bend County Expose Excellence Youth Foundation.

Big thank you to NTV America for being the title sponsor of the 3rd Annual Bike Ride. For more information on future bike rides, be sure to follow us on social media!

Rosenberg PD National Night Out

The Expose Excellence team participated in the Rosenberg Police Department’s #NationalNightOut. It was awesome seeing all of you who came by the table and said hi. We look forward to seeing you all next year!

Fort Bend County Judge Annual Fall Festival

The historic courthouse was buzzing with trick or treaters at the Fort Bend County Judge KP George Fall Festival! The Expose Excellence team had a great time passing out candy, mixing with the county agencies, and seeing the kids all dressed up.

FBC Commissioners Court Workshop Presentation

EEYP presented a 20-minute recap of the accomplishments of the program to the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court. The presentation included statistics on the success of the leadership program and tutoring sessions, and testimonials from students, parents, and school administration.

November

Shared Dreams Volunteering

The EEYP team went to Shared Dreams, an organization that provides assistance to FBISD students, and volunteered their time for a great cause. The team sorted essential clothing like socks and jackets. EEYP encourages both students and adults to volunteer in the community!

SAT Tutorial Session

Expose Excellence hosted 2 free SAT tutoring workshops this semester. We had our largest turn out during the November session at Wharton County Junior College-Richmond campus. The students and parents gave great feedback after the workshop.

December

Justice Center Mural

EEYP students met in-person and virtually to design a mural with world renowned muralist Reginald C. Adams. The completed mural will be installed in the Fort Bend County Justice Center in 2024. Stay tuned for information on unveiling ceremony!

United Way Fort Bend

The community organizations and non-profits of Fort Bend County came together to celebrate the holidays with the United Way. We enjoyed games like bingo and Family Feud while sharing resources and information about youth services offered by EEYP.

Christmas Cheers Howdy Holidays

This year, Expose Excellence Youth Foundation hosted its 2nd annual holiday-themed fundraiser benefitting Fort Bend County Expose Excellence Youth Program at Hampton Inn Sugar Land. We had a howdy ol’ time celebrating another amazing year for the youth program with our amazing supporters. Winners of the “Expose Your Excellence” talent show from the Festival of One gave a phenomenal live performance of the night.

Mrs. Chakilla White and Judge Lewis White donated another $30,000 towards Fort Bend student scholarships! All funds raised will go directly to the Fort Bend County Expose Excellence Program for 2024 community events and youth programming. For more pictures from the event, visit eeyfoundation.com.

Spring 2024

January

Willowridge Leadership Spring Program

BF Terry Leadership Spring Program

BHM Poetry Contest Opens

February

2/16: Poetry Contest Deadline

2/24: Exposing Black Artistry

March

Youth Art Month

Justice Center Mural Unveiling

3/2: SAT Tutoring

3/9: Spaghetti Cookoff

Chakilla & Judge Lewis White Scholarship Application Opens

April

4/6: STAAR English 1 Tutoring

4/20: STAAR Algebra 1 Tutoring

Youth Law Enforcement Academy Application Opens

May

Chakilla & Judge Lewis White Scholarship Application Deadline

5/4: Teen Resume Workshop

Youth Law Enforcement Academy Application Deadline

Thank you to our sponsors, donors, and partners:

Hopdoddy

Sienna Mulch

Bull Creek Cafe

Gorjana

Ramble Creek Cafe

Abuelo’s

Pappas Restaurants

Razzoo’s

Toast

Jimmy Changas

Spring Creek BBQ

Pepperoni’s

Poke Burri

Shake Shack

El Tiempo Cantina

Adair Concepts

Pluckers Wing Bar

Piada Italian Street Food

In N Out

Chuy’s

The Rouxpour

Lopez

Gringo’s Tex Mex

McIntyre’s

Lombardi Family Concepts

Avenida Brazil

Scent and Violet

Clear Creek Houston

Houston Dynamo Charities

Go Ape!

Gentle Bens

Messina Hof

Highway Vodka

Varner Creek Winery

Danny Nguyen Couture

Main Street Theater

Little Beakers Science Lab for Kids

Striker

Fleet Feet

Gorjana

Andretti Indoor Karting and Games

The Astros Foundation

Houston Museum of Natural Science

River Oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Bark Box

Rice University

Kendra Scott

Independence Ranch

Houston Zoo

Moms Demand Action

Eric Fagan Fort Bend County Sheriff

Fort Bend Exchange