What is CAP?
CAP of Greater Pearland is a project of the 2010 Leadership Pearland, Texas Class. This mission will meet the needs of the Pearland community while promoting leadership and business networking opportunities. The group’s focus is to raise awareness of the struggles that some residents face on a daily basis. Additionally, CAP provides funds and resources to help these individuals get back on their feet or deal with the crisis they are facing.
How does someone request assistance?
Those in need of assistance are often referred by case managers, hospital social workers, nurses and field staff. Once a request has been submitted to a CAP board member, the board is polled and a decision is made based on the organization’s bi-laws and guidelines. Grants are evaluated on a case by case basis.
Where does CAP get funding?
CAP of Greater Pearland receives funding through membership dues, donations and by hosting an annual fundraising event. As the organization grows in both membership and fundraising, CAP will be able to increase both the amount and frequency of grants offered.
Our Mission
Community Assistance Providers of Greater Pearland (CAP) is an organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for indigent and less fortunate individuals of the Greater Pearland Area by providing assistance through our Community Assistance Providers Fund. Assistance can vary from providing prescription medication or utility bills to wheelchairs and hospital beds.
Board Members
John Hundley
President
John Hundley is Vice President of Best Coupon Magazines; John joined forces with his wife and partner Dana in 2004. A Native Texan, he lived in Houston before moving to Pearland in 1991 to start raising a family.
John likes to say he is a graduate from the School of Hard Knocks. His background includes holding a Texas Plumbers License for 5 years after going through a 4 year apprentice program associated with HCC.
Later turning to Oil & Gas Manufacturing where he held positions from a Certified Welder, Mechanical Designer then on to becoming a Project Manager.
John is involved with local area Chamber of Commerce’s and Local Non Profit Organizations. He was named Ambassador of the Year in 2007 for the Pearland Chamber and 2005 Ambassador of the Year for the Friendswood Chamber.
James Naranjo
Parliamentarian
James Naranjo began his career in the funeral industry 8 years ago and enjoys educating families on pre-arranging funeral services. He is a Pre-Arrangement Specialist with Carnes Funeral Home and assists with marketing in the community. James serves on the board for Community Assistance Providers (CAP) of Pearland and CAP of Clearlake.
He currently serves as the Past President of CAP of Pearland. James is married and has 7 children. Three teenagers, three dogs, and one pre-teen. He loves to spend time with his family and enjoys anything outdoors, specifically fishing. A lot of fishing.
After 13 years, James and his wife still enjoy having morning coffee together. She has learned to fish and talk about fishing.
Travis Boldt
Vice President
Travis Boldt attended Trinity University where he studied Economics and Urban Planning. Since 2013, he has been the Director of Operations for At Your Side Home Care, a personal attendant company that assists families supporting loved ones with aging related challenges.
Leo Walker
Treasurer
Leo Walker is the owner of Home Helpers Home Care in Pearland, helping seniors and others in southeast Houston and the Bay area with the tasks of everyday living. He is also a founder and president of HIKE for Mental Health, an all-volunteer nonprofit group that organizes hikes and walks around the country to combat the stigma of mental illness and raises funds for mental health research and trail conservancy. He chairs the planning team that organizes the City of Pearland’s Veterans Day Walk to show support for veterans with PTSD. His career spans more than 30 years of leadership in public, private and nonprofit sectors. He resides in Friendswood with Nancy and an ever-varying number of rescued dogs.
Tiffany Cole
Co Treasurer
I was born in England, but raised in the U.S. My parents are both English born and raised. We moved to Clear Lake when I was in 2nd grade and settled in Seabrook until I graduated from Clear Lake High School. I met my husband in college and we married a few years later.
Our first house was in Webster for 10 years then we moved to Friendswood and have been in our current home for 16 years. I have two adult children, one boy, one girl. I have two dogs. My husband and I have been married since October of 1990.
I have worked in a law firm, stayed at home to raise children, worked in a mother’s day out for 11 years, owned my own business for 6 years and settled on real estate for the last 8 years as a Realtor with Realty Associates. I keep the books for CAP and I love what this organization represents: helping people!!
William Long
Past Parliamentarian
- BS, Psychology from The University of Houston
- Over fifteen years of Healthcare Experience
- President/Owner of Amada Senior Care Clear Lake & Central Houston
- Three years on the board of CAP including two on the Executive Board
Qiana James
Program Chair
Qiana is Founder/CEO of Friendly Faces Senior Care. She obtained her BBA in Entrepreneurship & Management from the Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston. She is a graduate of the prestigious Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship, one of the Nation’s Leading Entrepreneurial Programs.
She previously worked as a Major Account Executive for Concentra, a division of Select Medical. There she was able to help employers find solutions to their employee health needs by promoting health & wellness and she learned the importance of the client experience within healthcare.
She saw a unique need within the home care industry to focus on the client’s overall experience from the initial on boarding to their interaction with their assigned caregiver as well as follow up and resolution of any issues.
Alicia Gutierrez
Membership Chair
Alicia Gutierrez began her career in the Healthcare industry 35 years ago. She is a specialist in healthcare services and assists with marketing at Baywood Crossing serving the Brazoria, Galveston, Fort Bend, and Harris County communities.
She currently serves as Membership for CAP (Community Assistance Program). Alicia is a widow and has one daughter and one granddaughter. She loves spending time with family and loves the outdoors. Alicia’s passion is to help the community and educate our seniors.
Tracie Garbacz
Newsletter Chair