Who We are
For 80 years, the Houston Junior Forum (HJF) has helped children, young adults, women, and seniors. With more than 300 dedicated women, we make a difference in the lives of Houstonians through fundraising and hands-on service. Money raised from The City Market supports current and future HJF projects, like the HJF College Scholarship Fund, the HJF Community Grants Program, and our latest venture, Daily Essentials – Everyday Confidence.
Who Do We Serve?
The Houston Junior Forum (HJF) is committed to making a significant impact in the community by collaborating with other charitable organizations within the Houston area. Over the past 80 years, our devoted members have contributed over 1,000,000 hours of volunteer service, demonstrating our unwavering dedication to aiding the Houston community. Collaborating with like-minded non-profit organizations greatly amplifies our efforts, fostering the development of a more robust community.
How Do We Serve?
Since its launch, the HJF College Scholarship Program has awarded over 300 multi-year scholarships valued at over $2,000,000 to deserving students from the HJF Community Preschool, The Nehemiah Center, and Spring Spirit. With the backing of their families and the assistance of the HJF College Scholarship Committee coordinators, our scholarship recipients have taken on a tradition of higher education that will enrich their lives and positively impact future generations.
HJF’s newest initiative, Daily Essentials – Everyday Confidence, offers personal toiletries and home cleaning supplies to individuals who qualify for food assistance but receive no support for these essential health-related items. To date, HJF has delivered more than 700 boxes of daily essentials items to qualified individuals, teaming with The Women’s Home and Houston Interfaith Ministries’ Meals on Wheels program to identify recipients
In the decades since its inception, HJF’s Community Grants Program has distributed over $1,000,000 to nonprofits in the greater Houston area, aiding thousands of children, youth, women, and seniors through partnerships. The Houston Junior Forum Resale Shop in The Heights offers gently used furniture, clothing, and more, while fostering a supportive community through lively interactions with volunteers.
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.
Tickets
DON’T MISS OUT!! You will definitely want to attend one or all of the ticketed special events at The City Market. Be first to shop and enjoy complimentary “bubbles” at the First Look Festivity. Wind down Thursday evening at the Opening Night Shopping and Cocktail Buffet then kick-start Friday morning with more shopping while munching on Biscuits and Bagels. Invite a group of friends to join you for the Retail Therapy Lunch and Decadent Dessert Buffet starting at 11:30 am on Friday. 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 20