Free yoga and children's art
Their India House Houston sponsorship supports free yoga classes and free online art classes for children.
Community Involvement
Serving Houston's Civic, Educational, and Cultural Life
Brij and Sunita Agrawal give their time and leadership to education, health care, and community organizations across Greater Houston.
Close to Home
Programs that meet people where they are.
The foundation's community work pairs major institutional gifts with practical programs that support families, students, and local service.
Children and first responders
Support also reaches Child Advocates of Fort Bend and Finest & Bravest, reflecting local service close to Sugar Land.
Community organizations
Cultural and educational giving includes Arya Samaj of Greater Houston, whose DAV schools bring early education and cultural learning to Houston-area children.
Arya Samaj of Greater Houston
Culture & EducationThe Agrawals' cultural and educational giving includes Arya Samaj of Greater Houston, which brings Houston-area families together through Vedic education, cultural programs, family services, and community gatherings.
That support includes the community's DAV education programs: DAV Montessori & Elementary School and DAV Sanskriti School, which pair early education with language, music, and cultural learning for the next generation.
India House Houston
Community SupportBrij serves as a trustee of India House Houston, and he and Sunita serve together on its board.
The organization describes itself as a Houston non-profit community center whose programs and services are open across the community.
In 2022, Brij served as a grand patron of an India House and H2H Foundation fundraiser supporting free congenital heart surgeries for children.
Community Programs
- Community support, including food distribution and citizenship services
- Wellness and fitness programs, including yoga and meditation
- Children's activities such as art, soccer, and chess
- Senior programs, including technology classes and chair yoga
- Community clinic and family or immigration law consultation programs
Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston
Business CommunityBrij Agrawal has been profiled by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston.
The Chamber profile summarizes his engineering, manufacturing, restaurant, and community background.
University of Houston
Distinguished Alumnus / MentorIn addition to their financial contributions, Brij has lent his time to UH in volunteer roles. He was a member of the UH Engineering fundraising committee and has served as a mentor to engineering students.
The University of Houston recognized Brij's contributions by naming him a Distinguished Alumnus of the Cullen College of Engineering in 2007.
"A terrific example of the power of higher education… pursued with persistence and dedication."
— UH Leadership, Distinguished Alumnus Award Ceremony
Furthermore, UH has permanently honored the couple by dedicating the Brij and Sunita Agrawal Auditorium in Sugar Land in 2022.
Franchise Industry Leadership
Past LeadershipHouston Chronicle coverage of Brij's 2007 University of Houston alumni recognition documented his Subway franchise work and related industry service:
Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust (Houston)
Brij held leadership with the Houston Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust, helping support market-level advertising strategy for area Subway franchisees.
Subway Independent Purchasing Cooperative
Brij was also involved with Subway's Independent Purchasing Cooperative, the national Subway franchise procurement body.
Other Civic Roles
Advisor / MemberThe Agrawals have been involved with other community initiatives:
Foundation for India Studies
Brij is listed as an advisor with the Foundation for India Studies, which works to preserve Indian heritage in Houston.
Additional Giving Relationships
Their community giving also reaches the Indo-American Charity Foundation, Sugar Land first-responder initiatives, and local health care and education programs.
Personal Mentorship
Houston Chronicle coverage of Brij's 2007 University of Houston alumni recognition reported that he had invited scholarship students to his home during holidays, providing mentorship and a social network for young people.
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