We’re making an impact in the lives of youth 8 – 18.
We’re a community-based non-profit organiztion focused on sponsoring youth programs and activities designed to address juvenile crime, drug abuse, and the high rate of school dropouts.
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WHY THE SYLVESTER TURNER FOUNDATION?
Because every young person deserves a chance to rise above their circumstances and discover their true potential.
We exist to empower youth ages 8 to 18 who are often labeled as “at-risk”—young people facing real challenges, from delinquency to low self-esteem. Through mentoring, academic support, and recreational programs, we help them build confidence, find purpose, and make better choices
Our Programs
Partnering with community-based organizations and schools
By partnering with schools and community organizations, we create safe spaces where these youth feel seen, supported, and inspired to become leaders in their own lives. Your support fuels this transformation—and helps change the trajectory of a generation.
Saturday, APRIL 11: Family Day in the Park
This beloved event, started by the late Honorable Sylvester Turner, is a long-standing tradition in the Acres Homes community, providing a unique opportunity for residents, local businesses, and organizations to come together in a safe, inclusive, and vibrant environment that fosters unity, pride, and meaningful connections.
2026 Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade
Each year, the Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade brings together over 100 lively entries including marching bands, dance teams, floats, classic cars, equestrian units, DJs, and local organizations. The event is filled with energy, music, giveaways, and family-friendly fun, offering a great opportunity to celebrate community and culture.
Become a Volunteer
- Honor the legacy of Congressman Sylvester Turner and continue his mission to strengthen community ties.
- Engage directly with residents of Acres Homes, one of Houston’s historic neighborhoods and a cornerstone of the Complete Communities initiative.
Our Impact
$172,864
9,500
Number of disadvantaged children and youth served
The Sylvester Turner Foundation provided a total of $172,864 in grants to youth programs and activities serving over 9,500 disadvantaged children and youth throughout Houston. We’ve successfully formed collaborative partnerships with several area schools and more than 40 community-based youth organizations and programs aimed at providing prevention and intervention activities for at-risk youth.
In the Press
Our Story
In Loving Memory of Our Founder, The Honorable Sylvester Turner
The Sylvester Turner Foundation was born from a simple yet powerful belief: every child deserves access to opportunity, support, and joy—regardless of where they come from.
The Sylvester Turner Foundation exists because of his unwavering love for his community and his deep commitment to investing in its future—its youth. Long before he held office, Sylvester was a young boy growing up in Acres Homes, a neighborhood in Northwest Houston known for its close-knit families, rich culture, and deep-rooted pride—but also for its lack of resources and investment. That upbringing shaped him. It gave him a vision and a mission that he carried with him throughout his life.
He saw how small community-based organizations—many operating with limited funds but limitless heart—were stepping in to provide after-school programs, school supplies, and enriching experiences for kids ages 8 to 18. They were doing the work. But they needed help. And Sylvester was determined to give it.
The Sylvester Turner Foundation became his way of doing just that.
He used his influence not for status, but for service—raising funds, forming partnerships, and creating a network of support that empowered over 40 grassroots programs across Greater North Houston. With grants ranging from $250 to $5,000, and partnerships with seven area schools, The Sylvester Turner Foundation touched thousands of young lives—helping them grow educationally, socially, and culturally.
His love for community was especially evident in the signature events he created. Family Fun Day in the Park, held annually in Acres Homes, was a free day of joy for the entire family—filled with music, food, games, and community resources. The Juneteenth Parade became another celebration of culture and pride, where youth played a central role in bringing the event to life. These moments weren’t just about fun—they were about belonging, representation, and legacy.
Sylvester Turner didn’t just build an organization. He built a movement—a living, breathing extension of his lifelong belief that if we invest in our children, we change everything.
Though he is no longer with us in body, his legacy lives on in every backpack handed out, every youth-led performance, every grant awarded, every dance at Family Fun Day, and every drumbeat in the Juneteenth Parade.
At the Sylvester Turner Foundation, we are committed to honoring his legacy by continuing the work he started. Because he showed us that when you pour love, resources, and belief into young people, the ripple effect lasts for generations.
We are the Sylvester Turner Foundation. And we are here because one man believed we could be greater—together.
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