Licensed by the State of Texas Department of Human Services, Boys and Girls Harbor is a charitable, long-term care facility for abused, abandoned, and neglected children ages five through eighteen.

The Harbor was founded in 1947 by the Downtown Optimist Club of Houston to provide love, hope and security to young lives.

Boys and Girls Harbor is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization solely reliant on the generosity of corporations, foundations, and individuals. The Harbor does not receive any Federal or United Way funding.

Children referred to the Harbor primarily come from Harris and surrounding counties. Children are referred by their parents, churches, the courts, the Texas Department of Human Services, friends and other family members.

Boys and Girls Harbor considers children without discrimination based on race, creed, religious affiliation or financial status.

Often a boy or girl may need to live at the Harbor only until certain situations can be resolved at home. In many cases, however, the prognosis is for long-term residential care, perhaps even throughout the remainder of their childhood.

The Harbor offers an after school tutoring program, a farm program, a sports program, and a college scholarship program.

Your involvement in the lives of our children is needed and greatly appreciated. The greatest need, however, is ongoing Financial Support for food, clothing, shelter, healthcare, therapy, and staffing.

Through our volunteer group and in-take counselor, you may participate in a variety of programs set up to enhance the lives of our children. You may want to consider becoming a weekend sponsor, a tutor, or possibly a participant in one of our events.

Boys and Girls Harbor is located on a beautiful 200 acre lot, amidst a pecan orchard, across from Galveston Bay. On campus there is an agricultural facility and recreational facility (which includes a complete gymnasium and a softball field). In addition, a computer learning center for on site scholastic tutoring is also available. Visitors are more than welcome to experience the positive lifestyle at Boys and Girls Harbor.

Development Office:
2640 Fountainview #238
Houston, Texas 77057
Phone: 281-783-8717
Fax: 281-783-5126

Campus:
514 Bayridge Rd.
P.O. Box 1235
La Porte, Tx 77572-1235
Phone: 281-471-9622
Fax: 281-471-4396