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Shop local and support adults with disabilities at Brookwood’s Open House

Brookshire – See how work creates purpose at the Brookwood Community, and plan your visit to tour the campus and meet the Citizens during Brookwood’s annual Open House event.

The event runs Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering family-friendly activities, creative experiences and opportunities to support adults with disabilities who call Brookwood home.

Houston Life's Derrick Shore visits the Brookwood Community's Open House event. (KPRC 2 TV)

What to expect at the Open House

Houston Life's Derrick Shore visits the Brookwood Community's Open House event. (KPRC 2 TV)

Events run throughout each day and include the beloved Citizen Christmas Program, campus bus tours, shopping and dining, pictures in the poinsettias, an art car experience and the jingle bell book stop - featuring local authors.

Houston Life's Derrick Shore visits the Brookwood Community's Open House event. (KPRC 2 TV)

Shoppers will find handcrafted goods and gifts made by residents and community partners, while onsite dining gives guests a chance to enjoy a meal that directly benefits Brookwood’s programs.

Houston Life's Derrick Shore visits the Brookwood Community's Open House event. (KPRC 2 TV)

More than an event — a mission

The Brookwood Community, located in Brookshire west of Houston, is a nonprofit residential and vocational community for adults with disabilities. Founded in 1983 by Yvonne Streit, its vision is to change the way the world thinks about adults with disabilities.

Brookwood provides meaningful jobs and daily activities that give its more than 200 Citizens — both residential and day participants — purpose, skill-building and community.

Houston Life's Derrick Shore visits the Brookwood Community's Open House event. (KPRC 2 TV)

Plan your visit

The Open House is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Bring family and friends, plan to shop local and enjoy the holiday displays and programming. For more information, visit www.brookwoodcommunity.org.

Houston Life's Derrick Shore visits the Brookwood Community's Open House event. (KPRC 2 TV)

Come spend the weekend supporting a local nonprofit that turns work into purpose and community into celebration.


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