Today we’d like to introduce you to Bianca Chapa.
Hi Bianca, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
In November of 2019, my mom and I were on the way home from dinner. She was asking me what I wanted to do for my 13th birthday party… randomly we passed the Texas Children’s Hospital in The Woodlands, and it was all lit up (in Christmas lights) and it hit me: I didn’t want a party for myself, I wanted to do a toy drive! The first year, we partnered with (Houston-based nonprofit) Lily’s Toy Box, and I told my friends that instead of birthday gifts, I wanted them to buy gifts for children or donate money to buy toys. I was so stressed that they might think it was weird or no one would be able to support it, but I was amazed at how my friends and their parents came out and supported me. I definitely wouldn’t have the success I’ve had without them.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
A big struggle was in 2020, Covid. Covid put us in a position that I would never have imagined being in. We partnered with another non-profit and were able to reach families other than hospital kids.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Biancas Buddies?
Bianca’s Buddies is all about giving. When we meet families, we can’t even imagine how they got in their position and all we can do is give back to put a smile on their face. When I go to college, I plan on going to the University of Texas at Arlington and majoring in Philanthropy.
We all have a different way of looking at and defining success. How do you define success?
Success for a nonprofit organization can be defined as effectively achieving its mission and goals to make a positive impact on society without the primary goal of making a profit. It involves fulfilling its purpose, serving its target population, and making a difference in the community it serves.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://biancasbuddies19.wixsite.com/website
- Instagram: _biancas.buddies
