HOUSTON – December 1, 2022 –There was a lot of bootscootin’ going on at The Center for Pursuit’s beautiful new headquarters in the East End at the end of November. The Rodeo Under the Stars event was the first chance many of Social Motion’s supporters have had to see...
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10th Annual Clay Shoot for a Cause raises more than $110K for The Center for Pursuit
HOUSTON – October 6, 2022 – More than 130 members and friends of the Young Professionals in Energy gathered September 30th at the Greater Houston Sports Club for an afternoon of clay target shooting, prizes, delicious Goode Company barbecue and frosty beverages...
More than $225K raised, passionate success stories of independence highlight The Center for Pursuit annual luncheon
HOUSTON, May 19, 2022 – With a new $55 million campus opening this summer and a merger moving forward, there was much to celebrate at The Center for Pursuit annual luncheon chaired by Tracey and John L. Buckley. Centered on the Future was the theme for this year’s...
The Center for Pursuit, Social Motion, Inc. merge announced
The Center for Pursuit (TCFP) and Social Motion, Inc. (SOMO), two of Houston’s leading nonprofits serving the special needs community, are merging.
Top pastry chef Jordi Roca opens US ice cream shop in Houston with a neurodiverse workforce Known for Celler de Can Roca, twice named best restaurant in the world, the Catalan dessert maker wants his new venture Rocambolesc to provide ‘job opportunities for people who need it’
Known for Celler de Can Roca, twice named best restaurant in the world, the Catalan dessert maker wants his new venture Rocambolesc to provide ‘job opportunities for people who need it’ It all started in 2012 in the city of Girona, in Spain’s northeastern Catalonia...
Baylor College of Medicine opens Transition Medicine Clinic at the Center for Pursuit
Houston, TX - Mar 23, 2022 - The Transition Medicine Clinic at Baylor College of Medicine, a medical home for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is opening a second clinic at the Center for Pursuit, located at 4400 Harrisburg Blvd., Houston, TX...
‘World’s best pastry chef’ scoops up prime Uptown space for new gelato shop
By Eric Sandler, CultureMap Houston One of the world's best pastry chefs is bringing his whimsical dessert shop to Houston. Chef Jordi Roca and his wife, chef Alejandra Rivas, will open Rocambolesc in Uptown Park in late April. Founded in 2012, Rocambolesc provides a...
THE CENTER FOR PURSUIT AND SOCIAL MOTION, INC. CREATE “CENTER OF EXCELLENCE” TO SERVE THOSE WITH AUTISM AND INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Photo credit: Social Motion, Inc The Center for Pursuit (TCFP) and Social Motion, Inc. (SOMO) announce a strategic alliance to bring expanded autism and life span services for those with neurodiversity and intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Houston...
Spring Luncheon
Center for Pursuit is announcing the postponement of our Spring Luncheon, “Homemade in Texas” from May 7, 2020 to September 3, 2020 still at the River Oaks Country Club. Now is the time to wrap our arms around each other and help our neighbors. There will be time to celebrate all our successes as […]
STATEMENT ABOUT THE CENTER FOR PURSUIT CLOSURE OF DAY PROGRAMS
The Center for Pursuit is taking the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic very seriously due to the vulnerable nature of the individuals who call The Center home. We have taken the past few days to ensure that our residents, clients, and employees remain as safe and healthy as possible. Our focus has been the safety of our […]