In the Community
Requesting our Support
The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) supports the community in numerous ways, including donating monies raised from fundraisers to event beneficiaries, providing grants from our Community Assistance Fund, providing volunteers to agencies selected as core placements and through "Difference in a Day" projects. Interested agencies or organizations may apply to be considered for any of these types of support from FBJSL. Additional details and applications are available below.
Event Beneficiaries
Each year, the Fort Bend Junior Service League reviews event beneficiary applicants based on the needs of those agencies and the goals of our organization. The FBJSL selects beneficiaries that will thrive due to our support and match the League's vision for meeting the needs of the Fort Bend County area.
Related Resources
Event Beneficiary Application (PDF)
Event Beneficiary Application Instructions (PDF)
Community Assistance Fund (up to $5,000)
In the fall of 2006, the League announced the inception of the FBJSL Community Assistance Fund (CAF). The CAF allows FBJSL to extend our financial support even further in the community by providing multiple smaller grants to a greater number of charitable causes in Fort Bend County. Community assistance funds allow the League to reach even more children, adults, and families in areas where we are not able to provide service with our volunteers or do not have regularly budgeted monies allocated.
Applications for CAF grants are accepted on an ongoing basis. If your agency or organization is interested in applying for a CAF grant, please download the following application and details regarding eligibility.
Past FBJSL CAF grant recipients include the following:
- American Red Cross
- DeWalt Heritage Center
- East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry
- First Colony Dream League
- Fort Bend ARTreach
- Fort Bend CORPS
- Fort Bend County Museum Association
- Fort Bend Family Promise
- Fort Bend Lawyers Care
- Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse
- Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels
- Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra
- George Ranch Historical Park
- Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council
- Houston Achievement Place
- Houston - Fort Bend Children's Museum
- Houston Museum of Natural Science Sugar Land
- Junior Achievement of SE Texas
- Keep Sugar Land Beautiful
- Literacy Council of Fort Bend County
- Parks Youth Ranch
- Second Mile Mission
- TW Davis Family YMCA
Related Resources
Community Assistance Fund Application (PDF)
Core Placements
A core placement is a charitable organization that the FBJSL has chosen to support by providing volunteers (FBJSL members) to serve the agency on a monthly basis. A core placement must be located in Fort Bend County with services being provided to Fort Bend County residents. If your agency is interested in applying to become a FBJSL core placement, please download the following application.
Related Resources
Core Placement Application (PDF)
"Difference in a Day" Projects
"Difference in a Day" projects are a way for the Fort Bend Junior Service League and its members to partner with organizations to help make a difference in the community in just a few short hours. While the projects may be short-term, the difference is long-term. These projects provide hands-on volunteer opportunities that result in an immediate difference in our community. The projects focus on short, intensive community projects that are completed in a single day or single weekend. Examples include staffing events, building/renovating a home or activity room, or assistance in preparing resources for clients. The League is looking for 2-3 opportunities/year and is especially interested in family-friendly volunteering opportunities. A suitable project would allow groups of volunteers to work together in groups of five or more for a three to eight hour shift. If your agency is interested in applying for a "Difference in a Day" project, please complete the following application.
Related Resources
FBJSL presents a $2,500 Community Assistance Fund grant to Houston Museum of Natural Science - Sugar Land.
FBJSL members present food drive donations to East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry.
FBJSL presents a Community Assistance Fund grant of $3,930 to the American Red Cross.
