Shortly after Hurricane Harvey caused massive flooding in the Houston area, I sent a request to EPG members asking you to donate to a charity run by the wife of one of members, Tina Sansone. Her charity, "Friends of Vince", helps the poor children of Richmond, Texas. Richmond is just 10-15 miles southwest of where Susan and I live (Sugar Land). Parts of Richmond were totaling destroyed when the Brazos River flooded. Many homes were literally washed away and families lost everything. When I say "everything" I mean EVERYTHING except the cloths they were wearing when they made it to the shelter. One young man from our church drown in the river.
EPG members responded by sending close to $10,000 to the charity. Tine sent me this note this morning.
THANK YOU!!!
Thank you so much for supporting the under-resourced children of the Richmond and
Rosenberg areas by donating to Friends of Vince. Friends of Vince is committed to ending the
cycle of poverty for under-resourced children in Fort Bend County by providing essential
supplies needed for success in school and in life. Founded in 2015 by Tina Sansone, Friends of
Vince quickly developed a network of artisans and volunteers committed to making and
donating handmade jewelry and art pieces to be sold for the benefit of local children. Since
2015, Friends of Vince provided over 150 brand-new pairs of shoes and socks to local children
in need. Always committed to giving all proceeds back to the community, Friends of Vince
received 501(c)3 status in 2017. A donation to Friends of Vince is a direct donation to the kids
that need it most in Fort Bend County communities.
NOTE: In response to the devastation of Hurricane Harvey and the Brazos River flood, Friends
of Vince is currently committed to providing essentials urgently needed in our area. Hurricane
Harvey affected thousands in the area and Friends of Vince wants to help by providing goods
that will get those affected, especially children and their families in Fort Bend county, back on
their feet as quickly as possible. We have been helping families with food, clothing and other
necessities with the donations you have provided.
Please visit friendsofvince.com to stay updated about upcoming events and to learn how your
donation will be used to better Fort Bend County communities!