We’re excited to announce that the Houston Texans Foundation has been honored with the Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation Award by the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Greater Houston Chapter (AFP) for the 2025 National Philanthropy Day Awards. This prestigious recognition celebrates the Foundation’s dedication to youth development, community empowerment, and strategic philanthropy across Greater Houston and beyond.

A Game-Changing Partnership with DePelchin Children’s Center

Since 2006, the Houston Texans Foundation has designated DePelchin Children’s Center as the sole charitable beneficiary of the Texas Bowl, contributing over $2.7 million in direct financial support. These funds have helped sustain and expand DePelchin’s vital services, including foster care, adoption, mental health support, and parenting programs for vulnerable children and families across Texas.

Beyond financial contributions, they have provided countless dollars in promotional support, elevating brand awareness for DePelchin through Texas Bowl events, social media, and press coverage. Events like DePelchin Field Day—featured on the front page of The Houston Chronicle in 2024—offer our children and families unforgettable experiences, including interactions with collegiate teams and free tickets to the Texas Bowl.

Additionally, the DePelchin Day of Caring is an annual volunteer event which engages youth sports teams in volunteer activities at DePelchin’s main campus such as beautification projects and donation sorting and organizing, ensuring our facilities remain welcoming and well-stocked for the families we serve.

We are deeply thankful for their partnership and commitment to the children and families we serve, and we celebrate the Houston Texans Foundation for their visionary leadership and lasting impact on our community!

We’re thrilled to announce that FOX 26 Houston has been selected as the recipient of the Outstanding Communications Partner Award by the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Greater Houston Chapter (AFP) for the 2025 National Philanthropy Day (NPD) Awards. This honor recognizes FOX 26’s unwavering commitment to leveraging their platform to advance philanthropy and support nonprofit organizations across the Greater Houston area.

A Legacy of Impactful Storytelling

FOX 26 has long demonstrated its dedication to community service through pro bono media support and impactful storytelling. One of the most powerful examples of this is their ongoing partnership with DePelchin Children’s Center through the monthly segment “Fox Finding Families”. Hosted by anchor Sally MacDonald, this heartwarming series highlights children in foster care who are ready to be adopted. Each episode takes place at various locations with a fun activity to showcase the child’s personality and interests, while also educating viewers on the adoption process through interviews with DePelchin staff.

Since the segment’s start in 2008, “Fox Finding Families” has helped raise awareness about the needs of children in the child welfare system and has inspired countless individuals to become foster or adoptive parents. The segment has gone viral on multiple occasions, bringing national attention to DePelchin’s mission and helping children find their forever homes.

A Well-Deserved Honor

FOX 26 Houston is a shining example of an Outstanding Communications Partner. Through their storytelling, media support, and community engagement, they have amplified the voices of nonprofits and inspired action across the Greater Houston area. We congratulate them on this well-deserved recognition and thank them for their continued dedication to DePelchin children!