September 2024

Dear Faithful Friend, 

Over the past four decades, you have been an integral part of Brookwood's remarkable journey. Thanks to your generous support, we've been able to impact the lives of adults with special needs, and we are deeply grateful for unwavering commitment to our mission. 

It's truly inspiring to reflect on our progress since the day we first opened our doors to those initial ten young individuals with special needs. Today, 114 Citizens proudly call The Brookwood Community home, and an additional 136 Citizens participate in our day programs across Brookshire, Richmond, and The Woodlands. 

Our Citizens' lives are filled with purpose and enriched by meaningful friendships. Your belief in Brookwood has been instrumental in making all this possible. 

Brookwood is a place of continuous growth and improvement. Whether it's renovating our older homes, upgrading our medical clinic, or dedicating the Munz Community Life Center, our commitment to progress never wavers. Providing meaningful work for 250 Citizens, maintaining our expanding enterprise and retails operations would not be possible without your support. 

This is where the I Believe in Brookwood annual fundraiser plays a crucial role. It supports our horticulture and handcraft enterprises, staff salaries, maintenance, and much more. Your generous contributions enable us to provide a safe, productive and thriving community for our Citizens. Amazingly, nearly every dollar raised directly supports our programs, allowing us to operate without government funding. 

This year, our goal is to raise $1,800,000. 

When you donate to I Believe in Brookwood, you affirm that:

* You believe every individual has a unique purpose

* You recognize that meaningful work enhances self-worth

*You value interdependence and the strength found in teamwork

*You believe everyone can contribute to making the world a better place

Enclosed with this letter is a brochure introducing our Citizen Teams. Please return the donor card with your check or credit card information, indicating your favorite team, or choose Dream Team, which represents the collective spirit of Brookwood. You can also donate to your favorite team online at Brookwoodcommunity.org/Believe. 

For more information about making a donation via electronic transfer, a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from a retirement account, transferring appreciated stock, or initiating a corporate matching gift, please call 281-375-2220 or email LettyL@brookwoodcommunity.org.