CoolxDad and Color Box supporters getting ready for distribution

CoolxDad, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering fathers of color, is excited to announce the return of its annual holiday gift drive, the Color Box initiative. Taking place from November 1 to 30, 2023, Color Box encourages businesses and individuals across the Houston area to join hands in making the holiday season brighter for underserved families impacted by SEARCH Homeless Services.

CoolxDad is committed to its mission of combating fatherlessness in American households by creating opportunities for men of color to engage with their families and communities. Color Box is a centerpiece of the organization’s efforts and stands as a beacon of positivity and community support.

CoolxDad Founder Kevin Barnett

CoolxDad invites generous contributions of new children’s toys, electronics, and new clothing of all sizes, with a value of up to $75.00. The collected items will be distributed as Christmas presents to the kids/families in need. A range of businesses will serve as drop-off locations for donations, and supporting companies include:

Mo’Better Brews

Art is Bond

OST Liquor

Houston Dynamo

Ellio Fine Art

Genara

The Argyle League

OaksPoint Pediatric Dentistry

SANMAN Studios

Left to right – Phoenix Johnson, Community Partnerships Manager, SEARCH Homeless Services and Kevin Barnett, Founder, CoolxDad

As part of this year’s initiative, Color Box will host a series of community-focused events. These activities commenced with a kickoff ceremony in collaboration with ART IS BOND, a black-owned art gallery located in Montrose hosted by Janice Bond, founder of Art Is Bond Gallery. 

A family poses for past #fromustoyou Family Portraits Day

On December 03, 2023, the CoolxDad team in partnership with Cricket Wireless will offer FREE FAMILY PORTRAITS for the community entitled #FromUsToYou. Families from Houston and surrounding areas are invited to create memories with us as we continue to celebrate the holiday season. Family Portrait Day will be held at SANMAN Studios, 1109 Providence St, Houston, TX 77002, from 1pm-5pm.

On December 6, 2023, from 6 to 9 p.m., CoolxDad members will partner with Houston Dynamo to host a gift-wrapping event. This event aims to prepare the collected presents for distribution to the families impacted by SEARCH Homeless Services, spreading holiday cheer and fostering a sense of togetherness.

Join Color Box in making this holiday season unforgettable for deserving families in Houston.

 

 

 

 

Details:

Color Box Gift Drive

November 1 to 30, 2023

Where to Donate

Mo’Better Brews, Art is Bond, OST Liquor, Houston Dynamo, Ellio Fine Art, Genara, The Argyle League, OaksPoint Pediatric Dentistry, and SANMAN Studios

#fromustoyou Family Portraits Empowered by Cricket

[Open to Public]

December 3, 2023

Sanman Studios, 1109 Providence St

Houston, TX  77002

Gift-Wrapping Event [Open to Public]

In Partnership with Houston Dynamo

*6 to 9 p.m., December 6, 2023*

413 Bastrop St, Houston, Texas  77003