Shirley Marie Wright Foundation Welcomes You
Hope Is Where the Heart Is
The Shirley Marie Wright Foundation is devoted to providing essential resources to the thousands of children in the greater Houston, Texas area faced with the traumatic experience of battling a parent's incarceration. We understand the adverse impact that mass incarceration of non-violent offenders causes a family. More than anything else, we know the innocent faces of those affected most by mass incarceration. Thank you for visiting our site.
About Us
Turning Interest Into Action
Dealing with the challenges of today requires problem-solvers who bring different perspectives and are willing to take risks. Shirley Marie Wright Foundation emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the unheard community, and a desire for actions to speak louder than words. Established in 2012, we’re an organization driven by progressive ideas, bold actions, and a strong foundation of support. The Pew Charitable Trust estimates that in 2008 there were 2.7 million children under age 18 years, or 1 in 28 children, who had a parent in prison or jail. Those are national numbers versus the state of Texas. A study conducted by Texas Children stated, "parental incarceration impacts over 92,000 children in Harris County each year, and a large majority of these children are not receiving needed services despite the trauma, loss, and financial hardship that often accompanies parental incarceration." Contact us to learn more and get involved.
Who We Are
Our Core
Our organization seek to offer financial assistance, support groups, scholarships and temporary shelter to single parents and guardians of children in the greater Houston area with an incarcerated parent. The foundation will conduct support group meetings, provide financial assistance, and temporary shelter to qualified applicants. The foundation will offer a society re-entry program that provides assistance to those who have been released from prison. The foundation will also provide scholarships to single mothers and graduating seniors attending educational programs of higher learning in Houston and the surrounding areas thereof in the State of Texas and shall be exclusively religious, charitable, scientific, literary educational within the meaning of the Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Law.
Get Involved
We are so happy you’re interested in getting involved with our work here at Shirley Marie Wright Foundation. There are so many ways for you to help, and we truly appreciate each and every effort. By lending your support, you’ll become a valuable part of our Non-Profit Organization and help to strengthen our operations. At Shirley Marie Wright Foundation we’re raising funds and promoting initiatives to serve the people who need them most. We believe in taking action with urgency in order to raise public awareness about some of the most pressing issues facing today's criminal justice system. Please join us by supporting our efforts to make a measurable difference in the lives of others.
Make a Donation
Want to join our efforts but not sure where to start? Make a Donation and take advantage of this incredible opportunity to lend your support. It’s a great way to contribute to our cause, and every little bit counts towards paving the path for a better tomorrow. Get in touch with us today for more details about how you can help.
Partner with Us
Our organization always appreciates the generosity and involvement of people like you, with every contribution going towards making Shirley Marie Wright Foundation an even better Non-Profit Organization than it already is. We want to provide you with the correct and appropriate information pertaining to your mode of support, so don’t hesitate to contact us with your questions.
Volunteer Your Time
This is one of the simplest ways to help out our cause. We believe the best way for our initiatives to be successful is for the community to actively get involved. This is an easy and efficient way of contributing to the great work we do at Shirley Marie Wright Foundation. Get in touch with any questions about how you can Volunteer Your Time today.
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ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND PARTNERS:
Are you a high school graduate whose parent's incarceration has impacted your life? We want to hear from you. Check back October 16, 2023 for details on how to qualify and submit your application for a chance to be awarded one of our scholarships.
Do you represent an organization interested in helping send students to college or a vocational school? Please partner with us and donate to this initiative today.
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