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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

World's largest private foundation with U.S. education programs in Houston.

families health money

Assets: $75B · Annual Giving: $7B+ · Est. 2000

Website (206) 709-3100 info@gatesfoundation.org

Funding Priorities

6

Community Health(Healthcare Access)

Digital Equity(Digital Literacy)Early ChildhoodEducation Access(K-12 Education)School Quality(K-12 Education)

Economic Opportunity(Economic Mobility)

Leadership

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Mark Suzman

executive

Wayfinder

16 connected resources

Health Families Money

Healthcare Access Early Childhood K-12 Education Economic Mobility Digital Literacy

The Story2

What You Can Do6

GoodChat Conversational Survey and Campaign ServicesAlexandria

Houston 211 HelplineHouston

Harris Health System - Gold CardHouston

Who’s In Charge8

Twila CarterCity · Council Member, At-Large 3

Alejandra SalinasCity · Council Member, At-Large 4

Carolyn Evans-ShabazzCity · Council Member, District D

Complete Communities: Building Better NeighborhoodsActive

Easier Access to DoctorsHR 1521 · Introduced

Tougher Penalties for Healthcare FraudHR 7569 · Introduced

The Journey

23 connected resources across 5 levels

Trail depth

Level 1

Get CuriousRead, watch, explore

We are building resources for this level

Level 2

Find Your PeopleMeet orgs, neighbors, groups9 resources

Level 3

Show UpEvents, meetings, volunteering

We are building resources for this level

Level 4

Go DeeperTraining, sustained involvement8 resourcesYou are here

PolicyComplete Communities: Building Better NeighborhoodsHouston is investing in neighborhoods to make them great places to live. The city is building new parks, sidewalks, health clinics, and job training centers in areas that need them most.

PolicyEasier Access to DoctorsThis federal bill would make it easier for you to see a doctor, especially if you live in an area that does not have enough healthcare providers. It creates new ways to connect patients with the medical care they need.

PolicyRecognizing Homeschool GraduatesThis federal bill makes sure that students who are homeschooled get official recognition when they finish their education. This makes it easier for them to apply to colleges and get jobs, just like students from other schools.

+5 more at this level

Level 5

Make Your MoveAdvocacy, organizing, creating6 resources

Focus Areas

Healthcare Access Early Childhood K-12 Education Economic Mobility Digital Literacy

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