The Friendship Circle of Houston

The Houston Friendship and Wellness Circle Inc. was established in 2004 with the goal of bringing friends and smiles to children and adults with special needs and peace of mind to their parents; to foster the values of volunteerism and compassion among our youth; and to ultimately realize the community’s responsibility for its members with special needs. In 2019, Friendship Circle established a Mental Health branch entitled, The Nefesh Network. It provides peer mentoring for clients that need encouragement, promote general Mental Health awareness and offer educational courses by the Jewish Learning Institute. In 2023 Friendship Circle was renamed The Houston and Wellness Circle combining all social services into one.

The Friendship Circle aims to create an inclusive community by building education and awareness through our volunteer programs and school curriculum. From our annual community wide Friendship Walk, to our educational workshops throughout the greater Houston area, Friendship Circle continues to advocate friendship and inclusion for all.

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The Houston Friendship & Wellness Circle is building an inclusive and compassionate community where people of all abilities and mental health are valued, supported, and empowered. Through friendship, volunteer engagement and social programs, we foster connection, promote resilience, and provide various avenues of support. Guided by the Jewish values of kindness, respect, and communal responsibility, we work to reduce stigma, remove barriers, and ensure every individual feels at home and able to thrive within the Jewish and Greater Houston Communities.

From circlehouston.org