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Our History
Asset Building Network, Inc. was founded in January 1999, as an outreach ministry by Mrs. Glory Udoh, focusing on the needs of children and families living in poverty. Mrs. Udoh became aware of the health conditions of children in Houston / Harris County because of her years of employment with both city and county health agencies.
 
Mrs. Udoh was born in Nigeria, West Africa. She came to Houston, Texas as a student with a Mission to Touch Lives for the glory of God. She has a bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, and a master’s degree in Education. She is married to Macaulay Udoh, Co-Founder of Asset Building Network, Inc.
 
What began as a passion to provide education, advocacy, food, financial assistance, and encouragement to needy and hurting families has since manifested itself into an Outreach social services that has spread across the city of Houston and Harris County. She was a Contractor with the Texas Department of Health Case Management Program from 1999- 2003, and a Chairperson for the Children Case Management Coalition from 2000 - 2002. Mrs. Udoh is an Ambassador of goodwill, she was  recognized her for her community service during the hurricane Katrina and Rita. Our office is located at 9888 Bissonnet, Suite 242, Houston, Texas 77036. The unique location of our office allows us to affect and empower our clients to achieve self-sufficiency through the provision of Case Management Services.

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About Us

Purpose: To find solutions to problems that affect today’s families in areas of crisis, broken families, disaster, divorce, loss of loved ones, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and to promote self-sufficiency and wholeness.

Description of programs and services provided by agency: Individual / Group Counseling programs are designed to restore families by restoring individuals one at a time. The provision of Counseling Services enhance the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, mental, and physical well being of men, women, and children living in poverty and are at risk of being destroyed by drugs and alcohol problems. We identify the needs of the individuals or families and coordinate referrals or services in the community to meet their needs. Other services we provide to our clients include: rental assistance, emergency shelters, and food pantries.

Size and type of staff (credentials, licensing, etc): The center is managed by a Master level Executive Director, Office Manager, Case Managers, Volunteers, and supported by a Board of Directors.

Cost of Services.: SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE, but if we cannot provide requested services, clients are referred to other agencies.

Requirements for participation in program(s)...
Clients must meet the following Eligibility Requirements...

  • Proof of Residency
  • Proof of Income
  • Positive Identification
  • Eviction Notice
  • FEMA Number

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PRINCIPLES & VALUES

Guiding Principles: Asset Building Network, Inc is a Faith Based Community organization. At our core and in our practice, we embrace diversity and inclusiveness, honor openness and fairness, and uphold quality and accountability.

 
Values...

  • Caring
  • Collaborative
  • Compassion
  • Dynamic
  • Efficient
  • Honesty
  • Integrity
  • Trustworthy
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Client Profile
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Our clients are families living in poverty. We serve general population, with special emphasis on individuals and families living in Southwest Houston. The clients come to us from the United Way information and referral hotline, word of mouth from former clientele, networking with other community agencies, and outreach into the apartment complexes, and health fairs outreach. We conduct intake and assessment on all our clients to determine the eligibility for our services. We listen to our clients, identify their needs, develop recovery plan, and find restorative solutions to their needs.

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Our Donors
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  • Braeswood Assembly of God Church
  • Feed The Children Corporation
  • Houston Katrina/Rita Fund
  • United Way of Greater Houston
  • The Simmons Foundation
  • The Frees Foundation
  • Houston Galveston Area Council
  • The American Red Cross / HAUL
  • Chapelwood United Methodist Church
  • Wal-Mart Foundation
  • Houston First Baptist
  • St Luke's United Methodist Church
  • Compass Bank
  • Kenneth Yellow / Global Energy
  • Sam's Club
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How To Donate
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To support the Mission of Asset Building Network, Inc.,through Case Management Services, you can make a tax deductible donation one of two ways:

(1)  You can mail your donation to us directly at:

        Asset Building Network
        PO Box 711212
        Houston TX 77271-1212

Or

(2) You can make a credit card payment through the Greater Houston's  Community Foundation program  Donor Houston  (our posted profile can be found here )

 We thank you, in advance, for your generous support.

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Asset Building Network, Inc.,   -- PO Box 711212  -- Houston TX 77271-1212   -  (713)776-3925    Fax (713)271-7215
Service Harris & Fort Bend Counties  -- (C) 2009 Asset Building Network, Inc  -- All Rights Reserved
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