Born In The Bend

Inside The Sanctuary: Foster Care, Finding Permanence, and Forever Homes

In this powerful episode, Jenny Fridge of The Sanctuary Foster Care Services shares her family's personal journey into foster care and adoption, and the mission that now fuels her work. She pulls back the curtain on the realities of the foster system: the trauma children carry, the high burnout rate among foster families, and why support is the missing piece. We sit down with Jenny as she explains how the organization's four pillars, which are in-home therapy, 24/7 crisis response, respite care, and community support, are redefining what foster and post-adoption care can look like.

Holiday Event Roundup - It's Christmas in the Bend!

The holidays are right around the corner, which means it's time for a Richmond Roundup of all things festive and fun happening in Fort Bend. From November harvest festivities to December Christmas gatherings, the next few weeks will be a busy time in the Fort Bend region. Bundle up, gather the kiddos and get ready to spread some holiday cheer at signature events like the Community Christmas Walk, Annual Gingerbread House Competition, and Miracle on Morton Street.

Hypergrowth 101: How Lamar CISD is Building for the Future with Zach Lambert & Dr. Roosevelt Nivens

If your child is attending school in the Lamar district, you may have heard about the 2025 Bond. Do you have questions? So do we! We called in a special guest host, Lamar School Board Member Zach Lambert (of Mercy Goods) to interview Lamar Superintendent Dr. Roosevelt Nivens. Zach and Roosevelt talk about all things Lamar, including their designation as a hypergrowth district, their dedication to providing elite education, and their plans to serve the 2000+ kids moving into the district every year. 

25 Years of Service: Fort Bend Junior Service League Celebrates Giving Back

The Fort Bend community is full of generous people who love to give back, and this is double the case for our two guests, Lindsay Rolph and Kelsea Weatherford from the Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL). The Fort Bend Junior Service League is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the Fort Bend County community. As current and past presidents of the Fort Bend Junior Service League, Lindsay and Kelsea teach us the ins and outs of volunteering, as well as show us how we can get involved with FBJSL and attend their upcoming Sugar Plum Market. 

Let's Get LIT! Books & Cocktails Unite at Jax & 7th's LIT bookbar with Jillian Reed

Everyone loves an iconic duo, and Jillian Reed has created one of her own at LIT bookbar at Jax & 7th. Uniting cozy craft cocktails and bookshelves full of local authors, LIT bookbar brings everyone in the community together to drink, shop, and most importantly: connect! As the owner of LIT, Jillian walks us through the journey Richmond's new book bar has taken from market stands and pop ups to a brick and mortar hosting events, clubs, parties, and so much more. Looking for your next read? This is the episode for you!