Who We are
For more than 75 years, the Houston Junior Forum (HJF) has led initiatives and provided services for children, youth, women, and senior adults. With a membership of over 350 talented women, we are dedicated to serving the community through effective fundraising campaigns, collaborations with other Houston nonprofits, and a strong commitment to achieving our goal of empowering Houstonians to improve their lives. The proceeds from The City Market will contribute to funding both current and upcoming programs by HJF, including the HJF College Scholarship Fund, the HJF Community Grants Program, and HJF’s newest initiative, Daily Essentials – Everyday Confidence.
Who Do We Serve?
Houston Junior Forum’s collaborates with fifteen established Houston area charitable organizations, enabling HJF to expand its community outreach. These organizations align with the HJF Mission of providing assistance and developing programs for children, youth, women, and senior adults.
Over the past five years, our members have provided over 100,000 hours of service to the greater Houston community. We take pride in our long-term partnerships with other not-for-profit organizations including Christian Community Service Center (CCSC), Harrison’s Heros, Holly Hall Retirement Community, Houston Food Bank, Literacy Now, Houston Interfaith Ministries Meals on Wheels and AniMeals. Kids Meals, SEE TO SUCCEED, The Nehemiah Center, Third Age Learning Center (TALC) and Undies for Everyone.
How Do We Serve?
In addition to performing service for our charitable partner organizations, the HJF College Scholarship Program and the HJF Community Grants Program provide financial support for students and other nonprofit organizations. Since its inception, the College Scholarship Program has awarded almost $1.5 million to deserving students who attended the HJF Community Preschool. The Community Preschool was the first program in Houston to focus on Prekindergarten students in Houston’s Hispanic Community. The curriculum focused on teaching English to the young students to help prepare them for public school. With the support of their families and HJF College Scholarship Committee coordinators, our scholarship recipients have become part of a tradition of higher education that will enrich their lives and those of future generations.
In the 10 years since its beginning, HJF’s Community Grants Program has awarded over $640,000 to other nonprofit organizations in the greater Houston area. Through our partnerships with these groups that share common philanthropic ideals, HJF has been instrumental in helping nonprofits assist thousands of children, youth, women, and seniors.The Houston Junior Forum Resale Shop, located in The Heights at 1815 Rutland, provides not only the opportunity for patrons to purchase gently used furniture, clothing, antiques, home goods, and accessories, but it is a business that fosters a community of caring. On any given day, you will find our customers stopping by to engage in conversation and fun with our volunteers and staff. Proceeds from the HJF Resale Shop help support the College Scholarship Program and the Community Grants Program. Proceeds from fundraising events, such as The City Market, our Resale Shop, and direct donations enable us to increase our outreach and allow us to give back to the Houston community.
Tickets
Don’t miss out! You will definitely want to attend one or all of the ticketed special events at The City Market. Wind down on Friday at the Sip-n-Shop Wine Tasting from 5 – 8 pm, kick-start Saturday morning with a glass of bubbles and a scrumptious brunch buffet at The Market Brunch from 9:30 – 11:30 am or stop in for Bubbles and Bargains Saturday afternoon from 2 – 4 pm. General Admission is complimentary so if you just have just a few hours plan to stop by and shop for distinctive apparel, boutique gifts, trendy foods, and unique accessories as well as socializing and sharing a fun time at The City Market 2025.