Shown: (Center) Dr. Steve Head, North Harris College Interim President, and Junior League of North Harris and South Montgomery Counties, Inc. members (left to right) Lauren Temple, Tonice Johnson, Pam Toerner, Wendy DiPasquale, Patty Charles and Susan Diehl, unveil a bench donated by and dedicated to the JLNHSMC, Inc. service organization, which has provided major financial funding, countless volunteer hours, and special services for support programs and student scholarships at both North Harris and Montgomery Colleges. The bench is considered to be a unique physical reminder of the support, partnership and service of the Junior League organization and its commitment to the social concerns of the local community.
Background
In 1996, North Harris College and the Junior League partnered to create the Women’s Information Network for Growth and Support (WINGS) program for women in transition. The program was designed to enable women in transition to reach new levels of achievement, self-esteem, self-sufficiency and strength. Junior League members also organized an Angel Tree and Gift program for WINGS students during the holidays. WINGS provided hands-on support for a special group of students who also received close to $90,000 in NHC scholarships through the program.
In 2002, the Junior League expanded their outreach to women in transition by providing volunteers and organizing a Dress for Success Houston at North Harris College. The program was one of 72 Dress for Success affiliates around the nation and the world, which provided interview-appropriate clothing to low income women seeking employment.
Today, Junior League continues its support for North Harris College through a $15,000 endowment, which provides $1,000 in scholarship monies for NHC students every year.
North Harris College is located at 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive., one-half mile south of FM 1960 East, between Aldine-Westfield and Hardy Roads. For more information about the college, call 281.618.5400 or visit: www.northharriscollege.com.
North Harris Montgomery Community College District, among the five largest and fastest growing community colleges in Texas, comprises, Cy-Fair College, Kingwood College, Montgomery College, North Harris College, Tomball College, six satellite centers, and The University Center.
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