Basic Information
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Company
Bel Inizio -
Phone
281 436 7580 -
Mobile phone
281 436 7580 -
Email
theresa.strong@Bel-Inizio.org -
What is your "why"? Why do you do what you do?
The nonprofit that I started, Bel Inizio, means “Beautiful Beginning” in Italian. Our mission is to help disadvantaged individuals build confidence through fitness and nutrition. I started Bel Inizio after the death of my husband, and the bankruptcy of my employer, provided me an opportunity to dig deep and figure out how to survive. Ultimately, I realized that exercise, eating correctly, and accomplishing daily goals gave me the confidence to move forward day after day. It became my mission to pay this knowledge forward and now in our 11th year Bel Inizio has graduated 800+ women and men who live in shelters, helping them to not only cross the finish line of their first 5K but to face each day with confidence and resilience. -
About me
I lead Bel Inizio, run marathons, rescue dogs, and spend time with my precious 88 year-old mom. Oh, and I like a nice glass of wine from time to time. -
Title
Executive Director -
Hobbies and interest
Run, read, repeat. -
Website
https://www.bel-inizio.org
Contact Information
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City / Town
Houston -
Describe your perfect referral
Bel Inizio’s perfect referral is an individual, company, or organization that wants to partner with a nonprofit that they know has a direct impact on the lives of disadvantaged women and men in the Houston area. Through this relationship, Bel Inizio helps gives each of our clients a beautiful beginning. Volunteering opportunities, in kind donation lists, and sponsorships are available. -
State
Texas -
Zip
77071 -
Country
United States -
Special offers to the group
Aside from the knowledge that your support is truly having an immediate impact on the lives of those who have been abused and are in recovery, you will receive probable tax deductions, recognition, and discounts to our events. -
Google Business Review URL
https://search.google.com/local/writereview?placeid=ChIJt7_n8tbpQIYRj0IBGYV8EiI -
Facebook Business Page URL
https://www.facebook.com/Bel.Inizio
Education
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College / University
San Houston State University (BA), Texas Women's University (MFA), University of Texas Health Science Center Post Graduate work in Instructional Design), and Rice University (Leadership in Nonprofit Excellence program - graduated with Exemplary status). -
Graduation Year
1982, 1986, 1990, 2009 -
Qualifying Questions: What are three questions we can ask clients to help pave the way for a referral? List them here.
What types of nonprofits does your company support though its community involvement?
Have you heard of Bel Inizio? (They an amazing nonprofit that helps women living in shelters. Build confidence through fitness and nutrition. )
May I pass on your information to Theresa Strong the Executive Director? -
Describe How You Would Like To Be Introduced Via Email
I know that you are a compassionate person and I'd like to introduce you to a woman that shares that characteristic. Theresa Strong started a nonprofit focused on helping women who have been abused and may be in recovery, build self-esteem and life skills through fitness and nutrition. Bel Inizio (which means beautiful beginning in Italian) is a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals living in shelters learn to set and achieve goals through the completion of their first 5K race. I have been supporting Bel Inizio (www.bel-inizio.com) several years and once you meet Theresa and learn about their program I expect you will also feel drawn to their mission. I encourage you to invite Theresa of coffee. The life you change may just be your own.