Our mission is to aid children and families, assist in community outreach, aid in disaster relief, and empower men & women through economic and educational resources.
Committed in the Houston Community since 2009.
Committed in the Houston Community since 2009.
Our mission is to aid children and families, assist in community outreach, aid in disaster relief, and to empower Men & Women through economic and educational resources.
About us
Social Good In Action is a 501c3 non-profit organization that focuses on helping organizations and non-profit organizations raise money for community services and programs that support:
- Homeless & sheltered families in need
- We conduct fashion shows, community concerts, and service events for fundraising and charity benefits
- Children affected by developmental disabilities, abused, murdered, missing children
How can you help?
- Donate
- Volunteer
- Spread the word
How can you help?
- Donate
- Volunteer
- Spread the word
Martesha C. Lagard
Founder
Bio
Martesha C. Lagard is a woman with a mission — to bring positive change to her community and the world. As the CEO and Founder of Social Good in Action, Inc. (SGIA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, her two-fold vision of connecting with issues in the community and providing comfort and resources to those in need has touched more than 64,000 lives since 2009.
A native of Austin, Texas, Martesha served families through the Houston Independent School District and Aldine ISD for over 15 years. Through SGIA, she has led disaster relief and community outreach across Texas — including Hurricane Harvey, where she worked alongside Coast Guard rescue teams — and beyond: Flint, Michigan, where she spearheaded the 100,000 Cases for Flint water project, as well as Haiti and Uganda.
Achievements
- October 1, 2019, Sunnyside Original National Night Out Award
- November 12, 2021, 2nd Annual Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
- November 21, 2020 Support and Distribution of Thanksgiving Dinner Boxes
- On July 20, 2019, Martesha C. Haynes Day was proclaimed by the City of Houston’s Mayor Sylvester Turner
Awards
- March 30, 2019 Community Leadership Award
- December 29, 2020 Service To The Community Award
- July 17, 2021 Help & Hope Blessing the Homeless Award
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July 20, 2019 Men & Women of Empowerment Day Award
- August 2, 2014 Feeding and Clothing The Less Fortunate Award
Freddie Jackson
Executive Director
Bio
Freddie Jackson is a native Houstonian and for over 33 years has truly been a dedicated servant in his community. He joined the Houston Fire Department in November of 1973.
He was a member of Local # 341 from 1974-1993. During his tenure he received the Citation Award of Merit in December of 1992 for going above and beyond the call of duty for assisting the Carlisle family. He has volunteered in several capacities and countless hours assisting families with needs including the seniors.
He has assisted in providing food, shelter, clothing, roofing, yards mowed and even job placement. He has also volunteered at schools in Aldine ISD, Houston ISD, Alief ISD , Fort Bend County ISD and North Forest ISD doing Fire Safety, No Bully Here, Career Day and tutoring.
Achievements
- Sandra Hines Jr. Achievement–Youth Against Drugs -1987, 88, 89, 90
- Houston Fire Dept. Meritorious Service Award Fire and Life Safety Protection for the Citizens of Houston – 1992
- Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition – On behalf of the Constituents of the Ninth Congressional of Texas – November 2006
Awards
- Houston Black Firefighters Association – Community Service Award – 1986 – 2006
- The Acres Homes Historical Community Association – Community Service Award – 2006
- April 2010 – Elmo Delasbour HumanitarianAward
Nondiscrimination Statement
Social Good in Action, Inc. does not, by policy or practice, discriminate against a person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or on the basis of any individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. SGIA serves all people facing hardship in our community without exception.