Welcome to the Jackson Cares Website
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. He has worked with Community In Schools (CIS)(servicing 104 schools in 5 ISD’s) and a number of other community agencies and organizations on many levels. Mr. Jackson has dedicated selfless and tireless hours volunteering with the organization Habitat for Humanity. In the midst of working in his community Mr. Jackson saw a need to start a Thanksgiving Food Basket Program in 1992. He asked the fire fighters at his station #67 to give a donation of $5.00 each and to commit to also be a volunteer. At this time it was 44 fire fighters. This first year only about ½ of the fire fighters donated and 5 families benefited. After evaluating the needs of the community further and being committed to succeed he decided some changes needed to be made. The next year the Food Basket Program was changed to be held annually at Christmas and to also include donations for food and toys. In 1986 Mr. Jackson joined the Houston Black Fire Fighters Association a chapter of International Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters (IABPFF) and was elected a board member. After hearing about the work of the community program through him in about 1997 the Houston Chapter of the IABPFF became a sponsor for the program. [more]
Previous Shout Outs
Great site Freddie. Thanks for what you do.
Darren Hyson – December 28, 2020
Mr. Jackson: Good afternoon. Your presentation to the Communities In Schools (CIS) Cluster on October 22 at Bush Elementary School.
John Perry – November 2, 2010
Name: Paula Thompson
Email: pthompson@familyalliancenetwork.org
Phone: (803) 610-3643
Jackson Cares is far more than an organization—it is a reflection of the heart, leadership, and generosity of its founder, Freddie Jackson. As a respected retired Houston firefighter and longtime community advocate, Mr. Jackson continues to demonstrate what true servant leadership looks like. His commitment to the Acres Homes community and the greater Houston area is evident through the countless lives he has touched and the meaningful work he continues to perform. Recently, Mr. Jackson volunteered his time with our Summer Therapeutic Program, where he partnered in delivering an outstanding fire safety presentation to our youth. He shared valuable life lessons, practical safety information, and words of encouragement that left a lasting impact on the children we serve. What impressed us most was not only the quality of the presentation, but the genuine care and generosity he demonstrated throughout the day. Mr. Jackson provided lunch for the children, ensuring they enjoyed pizza together, and helped provide bicycles and gifts that brought excitement and joy to our participants. His actions reflected exactly what the name “Jackson Cares” represents—a sincere commitment to caring for people and strengthening communities. Leaders like Freddie Jackson are rare. He continues to use his experience, influence, and resources to uplift others, mentor young people, and create positive change throughout Houston. His dedication to service did not end with his firefighting career; it simply evolved into another avenue of community impact. I highly recommend Jackson Cares to anyone looking to partner with an organization that genuinely invests in people, supports youth, and demonstrates excellence through action. The positive influence Mr. Jackson has on our community is immeasurable, and we are grateful for his continued service and leadership.
With much gratitude,
Paula Thompson – Regional Executive Director Family Alliance Network- Houston
