Dear Community Friend,

The concept of Pooh’s Panda grew out of what was perceived to be a real and ever growing need for volunteer stewardship in Fort Bend County. Solutions to community need demand the involvement of informed citizens. Pooh’s Panda offers structured learning opportunities in an atmosphere that stimulates creative thinking and encourages children with special needs and their siblings to work together to utilize both new and proven tools to meet the challenges of today and prepare for tomorrow.

Being a parent of an autistic child, balancing employment and family, I understood the need for out-of-school care and childcare. At the end of 2003, I opened Pooh’s Panda, dedicated to meeting the needs of special needs children and their siblings. This unique program allows parents an opportunity to select a safe, welcoming, educational environment that meets the needs of all the children in their family.

My stewardship, coupled with those of other philanthropically minded individuals who believe in our mission, has enabled many children to reach their full potential.

As we each invest in our Community to help make America a better place in which to live, we are investing in the future of all children. Pooh’s Panda is an investment in the community and our call to conscience. We must answer that call.

Regards,

Michele Harris, ED