Navidad En El Barrio Inc

What Navidad En El Barrio Inc does

Navidad En El Barrio Inc is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1987 at the Ripley House Community Center with an initial $5,000 grant from Rainbo Baking Company. The organization operates a portfolio of community programs serving disadvantaged children, families, seniors, youth in foster care, and incarcerated individuals across Houston, Laredo, San Antonio, and Nuevo Laredo. Its flagship offering is the annual Christmas Program at NRG Center, which distributes thousands of gifts and serves 2,000+ pre-selected children from the Houston Independent School District, complemented by year-round programs including Young at Heart seniors parties, Sheriff Gonzalez Harris County Jail Christmas parties, Christmas in July, Teen Shelter Christmas Party, Snow Day in Texas, a Scholarship Program, Little Wishes, and a Vision Care Program.

The organization runs on a community- and event-driven model with no proprietary technology platform; the website uses Squarespace and standard email/social media channels. Operational backbone is the volunteer base accumulated over 38+ years, school liaison infrastructure within HISD, and law enforcement partnerships with the Harris County Sheriff's Office and Houston Police Department Blue Santa.

Revenue is generated entirely through individual donations, corporate sponsorships structured in tiered Empower/Inspire/Uplift packages, and fundraising events such as the Taquitos & Chanclitas Gala, golf tournament, bowling fundraiser, fashion show, and Mujeres y Margaritas ladies-only event. Corporate sponsors include Walmart, HEB, Ben E. Keith, Enterprise Holdings, Arabia Shrine Temple, Prosperity Bank, Tampico, Goya, and PetSmart. The organization has 6 paid employees and is led by founder Israel "Izzy" Gomez Jr. (Executive Director), Martha Martinez Gomez (President), and Angelica Landa (Vice President). No public financial disclosures are available.

Name

Navidad En El Barrio Inc

Legal name

Navidad En El Barrio Inc

Website

https://navidadenelbarrio.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Navidad En El Barrio Inc is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1987 that runs holiday and community programs serving disadvantaged children, families, seniors, foster youth, and incarcerated individuals across Texas through donations, sponsorships, and fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Nonprofit Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Community nonprofit programs
• Holiday gift distribution
• Senior community services
• Foster youth programs
• Charitable fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting the organization's mission to serve children, families, seniors, and youth in foster care.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorships from corporations at various levels (Empower, Inspire, Uplift tiers) that support specific programs and events. Sponsors include Walmart, HEB, Ben E. Keith, Enterprise Holdings, Arabia Shrine Temple, and many others.
3. Event Revenue: Fundraising events including galas, golf tournaments, bowling events, fashion shows, and gift wrapping parties generate revenue for programs.
4. Sponsorship Opportunities: Various sponsorship tiers for events allowing businesses to directly support children or program aspects, with recognition at events.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Navidad En El Barrio Inc is a Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free holiday and community programs to underserved children, seniors, foster youth, and incarcerated individuals. Its core offering is the annual Christmas Program (entertainment, meals, and gifts for 2,000+ pre-selected HISD school children at NRG Center) supplemented by senior parties, jail family reunification events, fashion shows, fundraisers, scholarships, and year-round support services such as Little Wishes and Vision Care. All services are funded through donations, corporate sponsorships, and event-based fundraising and provided at no cost to beneficiaries.

Product overview

Navidad En El Barrio is a nonprofit organization (not a technology company) that operates a portfolio of community programs focused on bringing joy, dignity, and hope to underserved children, families, seniors, and youth in foster care in the Houston area. The organization's offerings consist of a collection of annual events and ongoing programs rather than a unified technology product or platform. The core programs include: the annual Christmas Program (providing gifts to 2,000+ disadvantaged children), Young at Heart Seniors Party, Navidad's Next Top Model fashion show, Taquitos & Chanclitas Gala (annual fundraiser), Sheriff Gonzalez Harris County Jail Christmas Party (family reunification), Christmas in July, Teen Shelter Christmas Party, Christmas Eve Family Party, Gift Wrapping Party, and various other fundraising events (golf tournament, bowling, mujeres y margaritas). Additional programs include Snow Day in Texas, a Scholarship Program for college-bound students, Little Wishes, Vision Care Program, and liaison/school support services. These programs work together to fulfill the organization's mission of making life more pleasant for those less fortunate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Christmas Program: Annual flagship event providing entertainment, lunch, and gifts to disadvantaged school children
• Young at Heart
• Taquitos & Chanclitas Gala
• Next Top Model
• Mujeres y Margaritas
• Little Wishes
• Vision Care Program

Products and services

• Christmas Program Annual holiday gift distribution event providing entertainment, lunch, and gifts to disadvantaged school children selected from throughout Houston Independent School District (HISD). In 2001, the event distributed more than $50,000 in gifts to roughly 2,200 school children.
• Young at Heart Seniors Party Annual celebration for seniors featuring music, dancing, games, and entertainment at BakerRipley Ripley House Campus, including red-carpet treatment for attendees.
• Navidad's Next Top Model Fashion Show Fashion show event featuring seniors and special needs children as models, celebrating beauty and talent beyond age and ability.
• Taquitos & Chanclitas Gala Annual fundraising gala featuring dinner, awards, auctions, and dancing that supports holiday gifts for children while celebrating community spirit.
• Sheriff Gonzalez Harris County Jail Christmas Party Christmas celebration partnership with Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and the Harris County Sheriff's Office allowing children to reunite with incarcerated parents in a supportive environment at the jail facility.
• Christmas in July Summer holiday celebration for male residents at Harris County Jail and their families, enabling reunification between fathers and children through activities, meals, and gifts.
• Teen Shelter Christmas Party Christmas Day celebration dedicated to teens living in shelter settings, creating an uplifting space with activities, food, gifts, and community support.
• Christmas Eve Party for Pre-Selected Families Private Christmas Eve celebration for pre-selected families in the community, featuring festive activities, food, gift distribution, and community resources.
• Gift Wrapping Party Annual volunteer event where supporters help wrap holiday gifts for distribution to children in need through the Christmas Program.
• Mujeres y Margaritas Ladies-Only Fundraiser Ladies-only fundraising event featuring cocktails, activities, and community building to support Navidad En El Barrio programs.
• Benefit Golf Tournament Annual fundraising golf tournament supporting Navidad En El Barrio's year-round programs for children, families, and seniors.
• Rollin' For A Cause Bowling Fundraiser Annual themed bowling fundraiser supporting Navidad En El Barrio's community programs.
• Houston Area Women's Center Party for Moms & Children Special event honoring the resilience of mothers and children in partnership with the Houston Area Women's Center.
• Little Wishes Ongoing program providing additional support and wish fulfillment to children and families in need beyond the annual Christmas Program.
• Vision Care Program Program providing vision care services and support to community members in need.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served over 2,000 children annually through Christmas Program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, primary and legacy.

• Houston Police Department – Blue SantacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Newly joined community partnership with Houston Police Department's Blue Santa program for the Harris County Jail Christmas Party for Female Residents, expanding law enforcement community outreach.
• Sheriff Ed Gonzalez / Harris County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1987Long-standing partnership with Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez for jail facility Christmas programs. The partnership enables incarcerated parents to reunite with their children during special holiday celebrations, creating meaningful family connections and positive law enforcement-community relationships. The Sheriff's Office provides venue access and support for these events.
• Houston Area Women's CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Houston Area Women's Center Party for Moms & Children, supporting mothers and children in the community with special celebration events.
• Houston Independent School District (HISD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district partnership enabling identification and selection of disadvantaged children for the Christmas Program. School liaisons coordinate student participation and transportation to events.
• BakerRipley (Ripley House)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical partnership with Ripley House Community Center where the organization began in 1987. Currently hosts senior programs at BakerRipley Ripley House Campus location.
• WalmartprimaryGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor at the Empower level providing support for Christmas programs and community events. Multiple Walmart locations have supported through donations and sponsorships.
• HEBprimaryGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing support for food, supplies, and funding for community programs and events.
• Ben E. KeithprimaryGTM or Marketing PartnerFoodservice distributor sponsor supporting events with food products and supplies. Active in Inspire sponsorship tier.
• Enterprise HoldingsprimaryGTM or Marketing PartnerTransportation sponsor (Inspire level) supporting event logistics and volunteer transportation needs.
• Arabia Shriners TempleprimaryGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue sponsor for the annual Taquitos & Chanclitas Gala, providing their temple facilities for the organization's largest fundraising event.
• Sheriff Juan Garza (Laredo)legacyStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheriff who helped bring Navidad En El Barrio to Laredo, Texas in 1998, enabling the first annual event supporting 2,500 children in that city.
• Constable Rodolfo Rodriguez (Laredo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurrent host for the annual Navidad En El Barrio Laredo event, supporting 2,500 children in Precinct 1.
• Constable Jerry Garcia, Precinct 2coreGTM or Marketing PartnerHarris County Precinct 2 constable supporting community events and programs.
• County Commissioner Adrian Garcia, Precinct 2coreGTM or Marketing PartnerHarris County Commissioner supporting community initiatives and programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Houston Area Women's Center: Houston-based nonprofit serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence, already a co-host partner with NEEB for the Moms & Children party. Comparable as a Houston-based social services nonprofit running special events for vulnerable women and children populations.
• BakerRipley: Houston-based community services nonprofit founded in the same Ripley House tradition, serving immigrants, families, and seniors across the Houston area. Already a venue partner for NEEB's Young at Heart events, and directly comparable in Houston Latino-community focus and multi-generational programming.
• Toys for Tots: Marine Corps Reserve-operated nonprofit that distributes toys to disadvantaged children during the holidays. Directly comparable in mission (holiday gift delivery to underserved children) and event-driven delivery model, though Toys for Tots operates nationally and is significantly larger.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston: Youth development nonprofit serving disadvantaged youth across Houston with after-school programs, mentoring, and holiday events. Directly comparable in youth-development mission, school-district partnerships, and corporate-sponsored fundraising events in the same Houston market.
• Make-A-Wish Foundation (Texas Gulf Coast & Louisiana): Regional chapter of a national nonprofit granting wishes to children with critical illnesses, with a similar Little Wishes-style program. Comparable in event-driven wish fulfillment for disadvantaged children, donor-event fundraising model, and Houston-area corporate partnerships.
• Salvation Army Greater Houston: Broad-based social services nonprofit operating in Houston with Angel Tree and Christmas assistance programs serving children, seniors, and families in need. Comparable in multi-segment beneficiary approach, holiday program emphasis, and reliance on corporate donors and volunteers.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston: Houston-area youth mentoring nonprofit pairing adult volunteers with disadvantaged youth. Comparable in positive youth development mission, school-district partnership model (HISD), volunteer-dependent execution, and event-based fundraising galas.

Regional players

• LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens): National Latino civil rights and community services organization with scholarship, youth leadership, and community-event programs. Comparable in Latino community focus, scholarship program offering, and partnership-style execution with local schools and elected officials across Texas.

Emerging players

• El Centro de Corazón: Houston-based nonprofit providing health, education, and community services to predominantly Latino residents in Houston's East End. Comparable in Latino-community Houston focus, multi-generational programming (children through seniors), and nonprofit event-based fundraising.

Broad incumbents

• United Way of Greater Houston: Large-scale Houston-area fundraising and grantmaking organization supporting a portfolio of human-services nonprofits. Comparable in donation aggregation model, corporate workplace-giving campaigns, and broad multi-cause beneficiary coverage across the Houston region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

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