| About
The Ambassadors' Club
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| MISSION STATEMENT The Ambassadors' Club is a business association founded by Riyad Abu-Taha in November 1996. Its goal is to bring high-level business people and professionals representing all segments of the community together, in an atmosphere of fun and entertainment to meet, network, support and participate in worthy community activities. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Red
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Lucho | Janie Parker The Ambassadors' Club is proud to announce that it has achieved all its goals as outlined in our mission statement above, by creating a forum for business people and professionals to meet and find ways and means to support one another. Former members of our Executive Committee included Mayor Lee P. Brown and Carolyn Farb. Hundreds of success stories can be told about the development of new business and personal relationships which resulted in millions of dollars in business transactions, employment opportunities, personal growth and development. Our annual Toy Drives to benefit Toys For Tots resulted in collecting over 18,000 toys for the needy children in the past 5 years. Our annual Food Drives which benefited End Hunger Network, Kid Care Foundation and The House of Tiny Treasures resulted in collecting over 20,000 pounds of food which was distributed to food pantries in the Houston area. Our book Drive benefiting The Houston Read Commission resulted in collecting over 10,000 books to help wipe illiteracy. Our annual Clothing Drives benefiting The Star of Hope Mission and Children of Nicaragua resulted in collecting tens of thousands of pieces of clothing to benefit the poor and needy. We also launched an extensive campaign to benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association and collected over $5,000.00 for Jerry's Kids. Along with supporting various charitable organizations in community work and volunteerism. It gives The Ambassadors' Club Family a great feeling of self worth and satisfaction to have been able to contribute to our community and our children. The Ambassadors' Club has been recognized by many in the community as one of the premier business associations in town. Founder Riyad Abu-Taha has also been recognized by various organizations for all his philanthropic work and contributions to the community. For more information contact Riyad Abu-Taha at 713-663-7766 or e-mail: ambass.club@juno.com. |
