Reinforcing Houston is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that focuses on empowering, educating, and u Connie Citizen founded Reinforcing Houston in 2015.
Although this organization may be fairly new, Connie is no stranger to adversity. She grew up being witness to and victim of physical, verbal, emotional, and substance abuse. She was bullied, neglected, and abandoned many times in her childhood and throughout her life. This caused her to suffer from depression, identity issues, low self-esteem, body image issues, and feelings of loneliness, dispar
ity, and hopelessness. After becoming an adult, she realized that she was unfortunately following in the same footsteps and repeating the same destructive behaviors that she had been subjected to as a child. She knew she wanted to do better, but she just didn’t know where to start or what to do and she didn’t have anyone to ask for help or give her the support that she needed to change her situation. She was on her own. Connie was determined to break the cycle of dysfunction and poverty that she was born into so she enrolled herself into college courses and worked several jobs to provide for herself and her son. She knew God had destined her for something greater so she could not give up despite the many obstacles she faced. Today, Ms. Citizen has her Bachelors of Science in psychology from the University of Phoenix and she is currently pursuing her Masters of Social Work degree at Simmons College. She is also a Certified Christian Counselor and a Certified Community Health Worker. Through the experiences of her own life, Connie is dedicated to providing the support system for young adults that she never had. She is grateful for her own testimony because she can relate to what these young people are going through. She believes that there are many more young people out there who may be seeking a change in their lives and just need the education and empowerment to help get them there. She is very hands on with the daily operations of Reinforcing Houston and is passionate about improving the lives of the at-risk youths and young adults in her community. Connie, along with everyone on the Reinforcing Houston team, is passionate and dedicated to the mission of empowering, educating, and inspiring teens and young adults to be reach their full potential despite their past and present circumstances. Sometimes it takes having a strong support system to show someone that they really do have what it takes to succeed and that their life matters. This is an immense task and no one person can do it alone. It’s going to take all of us working together to help guide and reinforce Houston’s youth!
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We're in need of an administrative assistant asap! This is a great role for psychology, counseling, or social work students who are working toward their degrees or licensure!
Email us your resume at: [email protected]
had the to provide and Baskets to many here in Houston, with the help from and from and people. Thank you and Happy Holidays!
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From the Reinforcing Houston family to yours! Happy Thanksgiving!!
All Baskets have been claimed!! If you registered, please check your email! See you later today!
If you missed the deadline but your family still needs assistance, you're IN LUCK! There are 2 baskets left and they will be delivered TODAY to the First 2 people who register for them at www.reinforcinghouston.com
Each basket contains:
A full turkey
Stuffing
Yams
Green beans
Mac n cheese
Cranberry sauce
Brown gravy
Rolls
A full size pie
Thanksgiving Baskets are ready to be delivered!! If you signed up, you should have receieved an email with further instructions. Baskets will be delivered tomorrow!!
Registration is now CLOSED!!! Thank you to every family that signed up! Please check your emails for confirmation and delivery times!!
Thank you to everyone that DONATED!! Because of your generosity, families across Houston will be able to enjoy a great meal!!
If you have tried to register for a Thanksgiving Dinner Basket but couldn't get through, please accept our apologies! Refresh your page and try again. If you're still having trouble, please send a DM or email us at [email protected]
REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN!
Thank you for your patience!!
Only 1 week left to register for a complete Dinner with a full , all the and .
LINK IN BIO!!!!
Each basket will contain:
-a size turkey
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- sauce
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- beans
-mac n cheese
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-a full size
(Dinner comes unprepared)
** families only**
HAPPY NOVEMBER!! REINFORCING HOUSTON is focused on serving local Houston families this Thanksgiving!! We are giving away 10 complete Thanksgiving dinner baskets!
Each basket will contain:
-a full size turkey
-dressing
-gravy
-cranberry sauce
-yams
-green beans
-mac n cheese
-rolls
-a full size pie
Visit our website at www.reinforcinghouston.com to register! Only 10 families will be selected and notified on Nov. 16!
Or click the link below:
http://www.reinforcinghouston.com/2019-thanksgiving-dinner-basket-giveaway
If you would like to sponsor a basket to feed a local Houston family this Thanksgiving, visit our website at www.reinforcinghouston.com and make a donation of $50.
Just $50 will purchase a complete Thanksgiving dinner for a family!!!
Or click the link below:
https://www.reinforcinghouston.com/volunteer/donate-today
"You were born with potential.
You were born with goodness and trust. You were born with ideals and dreams. You were born with greatness.
You were born with wings.
You are not meant for crawling, so don't.
You have wings.
Learn to use them and fly."
-Rumi
As a mentor, you have an to the in and pass your , , and to the next . Don't or feel that you have to . There is who is going to because of the , , , and that you gave them.
There's a young person who needs what you have to give!
Reinforcing Houston has been serving the city of for #4 wonderfully, productive, . Through highs, lows, losses, and gains- we have stood with the people of this .
's mission is to educate and empower at-risk teens and young adults. We are of this city, the we've built, the support we have, and all the we've made along the way!!
We are well into the second half of 2019. How has 2019 treated you this far? Are you happy with your progress this year? If you answered no, here are 8 things that you can start doing that can change your life today.
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If you want something to , you sit around and wait for it to change. ! Yes, YOU have to . Don't allow to keep you in a , , space where you know you are for than your . You are , and your are too for you to .
We need you and what you have to offer to the world. Push past the . Kick down that of , and step into your .
Welcome !!! As hard as you've worked, sacrificed, and given during the first half of this year, make sure you take some time to , , and yourself. Summer is a great time to get (with sunscreen), spend time with and , or take a /. You don't have to have or spend a lot of to enjoy yourself! Even if you're a , chances are there are STILL a lot about this that you have yet to , experience, or explore!! to getting out of your this summer!
Sometimes when seems to be throwing a lot at you at once, it's to break those things that seems too , into bite size portions. but remember to be fair and realistic, and if it doesn't turn out how you wanted or find but
Often times we tend to focus on the parts of us we can see, but those "unseen" parts are just as important and need our attention too. Get a , , or to help you stay focused.
Are you ready to move out of your ? No progress happens there. Move past your fear into
is not always easy, but is well worth the effort, because there is someone who needs to hear what YOU have to say, and can learn from YOUR experience, but you've got to step of that old way of thinking.
Reinforcing Houston's CEO Connie Citizen was happy to present at the monthly meeting. The presentation focused on tips for parents to get their teens to talk and engage back with them. Click the link below to watch the full presentation!!
https://www.facebook.com/MentorHOU/videos/1737617146339418/?sfnsn=mo
Thank you Greater Houston Mentoring Alliance for allowing to present on how to improve communications between teens and parents!!
Journaling is a great way to maintain a healthy mental state, manage stress, and identify any unhealthy thinking patterns. There is no right or wrong way to do it,
Check out the article below! Great read!!
https://www.wellandgood.com/good-advice/journaling-prompts-for-mental-health/
Have you met the team?? Everyone on the team is passionate and driven to serve the underserved from the . We also partnering and with other to . We are available for ferences, , , and more! Reach out to the team! We'd love to hear from you!
Visit our website at: www.reinforcinghouston.com
(From right to left: Kennesha Wilson-Board Member, John Caldwell III-Vice President, Connie Citizen-President, Cha'Mario Chopp-Board Member, Margie Mack-Board Chair)
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As we begin 2019, it's important to have goals and a for what you see for your future. Don't be a in your , but instead, be an in the of your life. Don't like how your life is going?
wants to help and do just that. Sometimes want to , but they don't . Having a can help . Someone who , can , and doesn't .
#2019
Once you get to that place where you are about and your will change on so much. You are just as you are.
The team had an AMAZING training session today presented by none other than Mr. Norman Mitchell, CEO of
's mission is to collaborate with the community to educate and empower at-risk youths and young adults through mentoring, training, and community resources.
(From Left to Right: Kennesha Wilson- Board Co-Chair, Norman Mitchell- BBWC CEO, John Caldwell- RH COO, Connie Citizen- RH CEO, Cha'Mario Chopp- Board Secretary, Margie Mack- Board Chairman)
from the to yours! Spend today sharing a meal, laughs, good memories, and quality time with the people who mean the most to you! Be for all you have, and
If you are going to gym the everyday, eating healthy, and maintaining a low body fat percentage, but ignoring your mental health needs then you are doing yourself a disservice. Mental illness is real and too often stigmatized and ignored in minority communities. You are NOT alone.
NEVER stop pursuing your dream! Find a who is in the position that you're striving to be and from them!!! is free, it's the sacrifices to apply it that cost!!
strives to collaborate with to and and in the
Something amazing happens when like-minded, purpose pursuing, powerful visionaries sit down at a table together!! , you are not going to want to miss this!! has some AMAZING things happening very soon!
There is a need in our , and is here to address those needs! Stay connected and stay tuned! are on the way!!
"She believed she could, so she did."
Develop . The habits you develop now, will determine your later. Move in in everything you do! #2018
Don't let up!
CEO Connie Citizen excited to introduce and welcome Cha'mario Chopp to the team! Cha'mario is passionate about serving the young people of and furthering the mission of . She brings her innovation, open mindedness, fresh ideas, and dedication to serving others. Keep an eye out to the awesome things that has coming out soon! Welcome to the team Cha'Mario!
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Houston, TX
77291
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