Fort Bend Chamber Announces 'Investment in Youth Luncheon'

SUGAR LAND, TX -- The Community Resources Division of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 20th Annual Investment in Youth Luncheon on Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM at Safari Texas Ranch, 11627 FM 1464, Richmond, TX.

The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, The George Foundation, and Safari Texas Ranch invite you to join us in our special recognition of students from Calvary Episcopal Preparatory, Fort Bend ISD, Home Schools, Lamar Consolidated ISD, Logos Preparatory, Needville ISD, and Stafford MSD participating in the 20th annual Youth in Philanthropy program. The luncheon is fully underwritten allowing all ticket proceeds, donations and contributions to go straight towards scholarship funds. Youth in Philanthropy Scholarships will be awarded at the luncheon. We hope you can attend this luncheon celebrating the volunteer accomplishments of the YIP students.

The Community Resources Division is led by Dee Koch, The George Foundation. The division focuses on impacting the community-at-large through effective partnerships and collaborations offering community programming to inform and educate on the quality of life issues in Fort Bend County. The division enhances the student-driven Youth in Philanthropy program by developing a partnership with the nonprofit sector, local school districts, and community volunteers to communicate and encourage youth in their role in building a quality community through volunteerism.

About the Fort Bend Chamber

The Fort Bend Chamber is a broad-based business organization whose mission is to serve its 1,200 members as the voice and advocate of business in Fort Bend County, and as a catalyst for excellence in business and economic growth in the Fort Bend region. The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce is the

largest single county chamber in the Houston region. The United States Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce with 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community.

Named scholarship donations are $2,500 and $1,500. Corporate tables-$500. Reservations-$35. Lunch is included. Details of upcoming events can be found here or contact Dewan Clayborn at 281-566-2163 or Dewan@fortbendcc.org.

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