About US
Julia C. Hester HouseOur Mission
What We Stand For
Our mission is to enhance the quality of lives in the Fifth Ward and the surrounding community through programs and services promoting self-empowerment.
We are a long-standing community center in the Fifth Ward area, serving over 1,500 residents annually. Through our mission we empower, build and sustain the Fifth Ward community by offering an array of support mechanisms that focus on youth development, senior services, social services and workforce development.
About us
The Julia C. Hester House has been enhancing the quality of lives in Houston’s Fifth Ward since 1943.
The organization was named to honor Ms. Hester for her contributions and dedication to youth.
Established by a diverse committee led by attorney William M. Ryan, the first President of the Board of Directors, Hester House was originally located at 3605 Lyons Avenue. After a city-wide campaign to construct expanded facilities, a new building was opened in 1949 at the present location, 2020 Solo Street, on land donated by Mr. and Mrs. S.M. McAshan, Jr.
Our Board Members
Charles McCloud
Chairman
Sidney Braquet
Board Member
Darryl Wilson
Treasurer
Lester Byrd, Jr.
Board Member
Johnnie Means
Secretary
The Honorable Harold Dutton, Jr.
Board Member
Dr. DoVeanna Fulton
Board Member
Matt Milligan
Fundraising Chair
William M. Ryan Advisory Board
Mark Crossland
Advisory Board
Deborah Tyler Dillard
Advisory Board
Dr. Mark Ryan
Advisory Board
Mark Dini
Advisory Board
Our Staff
Daisy Stiner
Executive Director
Ms. Daisy Stiner has served as Executive Director of the Julia C. Hester House since 2013. She is the former executive director of the City of Houston’s Housing Department and former executive director of the State of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Ms. Stiner attended Howard University and graduated from Prairie View A&M University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree. She received her Master of Arts from Texas Southern University. Through her leadership she has helped maintain the legacy of the Hester House.
ADMINISTRATION
Director of Development
Irene Tapner
Executive Assistant
Calvin Williams
Facilities Manager
PROGRAMS
Ashley Khan
Youth Development and Services
Marie Mure
Community and Social Services
Brian Purnell
Wellness Center
Tessa Rose
Aquatics Center
Employment & Internship Opportunities
We currently do not have any open positions. Please check back often for new postings.