Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse
A record-breaking Seventh Annual Cordes Award Dinner was held by Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse (FBRC) on February 25th at the Stafford Centre. Event Co-chairs were Roberta Avery and Dr. Betty Baitland. The 2016 honoree was Fort Bend I.S.D. Superintendent Dr. Charles Dupre. Two hundred and seventy attendees heard speaker Kevin Price share insights into the family disease of alcoholism and addiction. Yolanda Green served as the emcee. Haynes and Boone was the Presenting Sponsor, along with 30 other local sponsors.
A highlight of the event was a Special Tribute to Helen Cordes, for whom the event was founded and the Annual Award is given. The Helen Cordes Award honors her generous community spirit and community achievements. Helen served on the Fort Bend Regional Council’s Board of Directors from 1991–1997 and as President from 1992–1995. During that time and long afterward, Helen served with such a sincere passion for FBRC’s mission that she has inspired all who have shared the privilege of working with her.
Stafford METV is scheduled to air a story about the event on their April 1 broadcast. A video shown during the program that demonstrates the Council’s work may be viewed at this link: https://vimeo.com/156856242;
All funds raised benefit Fort Bend Regional Council’s programs for adults and youth who are impacted by alcohol and drug abuse. Proceeds are used to further efforts to restore families and break the cycle of addiction, as well as help students in Fort Bend County build coping skills so they won’t fall victim to substance abuse. In addition to outpatient treatment, FBRC reaches 10,000 students in 39 schools in Fort Bend, Lamar Consolidated and Stafford School Districts. FBRC prepares children to make positive, healthy choices and successfully overcome life’s challenges.
To support FBRC’s programs or get involved with fundraising events, contact Director of Development Debbie Ortiz at 281-207-2406 or dortiz@fortbendcouncil.org.