Growing Up HereProgram
ACT-SO Academic and Cultural Youth Competition
NAACP Houston
NAACP's academic Olympics celebrates Houston high schoolers' achievements in STEM, arts, and humanit…
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Growing Up HereProgram
After-School Arts Education Program
MECA Houston
Safe after-school program in East End Houston where young people explore arts, get homework help, an…
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After-school programs at 29 Houston YMCA locations
YMCA of Greater Houston
After-school care and enrichment for ages 5-12 at 29 Houston YMCA locations. Financial assistance av…
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After-School Youth Development Programs
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston
Safe after-school programs at 26 Houston locations where kids build skills, get homework help, and d…
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Our Air & WaterProgram
Air Quality Research and Monitoring
HARC
HARC studies Houston's air quality and finds solutions to help our neighborhoods breathe cleaner, he…
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BakerRipley Civic Engagement Program - Houston Voter Education
BakerRipley
BakerRipley teaches Houston residents how to vote and participate in democracy through year-round ed…
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BakerRipley's 12 Days of Christmas Holiday Support Program
BakerRipley
BakerRipley teams up with local partners to surprise Houston families with holiday gifts and celebra…
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Making a LivingProgram
BakerRipley's East End Learning Center: Future-Ready Skills & Technology
BakerRipley
Free technology training and workforce development programs in Houston's East End help residents bui…
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Barbed Wire to Business Accelerator
Prison Entrepreneurship Program
Business accelerator celebrating and fueling second-chance entrepreneurship among PEP graduates.
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Bayou Greenways Trail and Park Network
Houston Parks Board
A $220 million initiative creating 150 miles of connected parks and trails along nine major bayous.
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Beyond the Bayous Regional Greenspace Expansion
Houston Parks Board
Houston's plan to build connected green spaces and trails along railways and roads, bringing parks c…
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Bird Survey and Conservation Volunteer Program
Houston Audubon
Volunteer opportunities for habitat restoration, bird surveys, and sanctuary trail maintenance.
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Staying WellProgram
Care Connect Provider Matching
Mental Health America of Greater Houston
Bilingual resource specialists connect individuals to culturally responsive mental health providers.
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Growing Up HereProgram
Center of Excellence Provider Training
Collaborative for Children
Coaching, curriculum, and business support that help child care providers deliver high-quality early…
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Center to End Trafficking of Children
Children at Risk
A Houston center that fights child trafficking through research, training, and advocacy to protect o…
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Citizenship Community Navigator Program
Mi Familia Vota
Trained navigators who help eligible Houston residents overcome barriers to naturalization.
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Civic Engagement and Civil Rights Advocacy
LULAC Houston
LULAC Houston trains Latino leaders, registers voters, and advocates for civil rights to build civic…
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Civic Leadership Development for Young Texans
MOVE Texas
Training in organizing, advocacy, communication, and fundraising for the next generation.
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Collab-Lab Mobile Learning Classroom
Collaborative for Children
Free mobile classroom travels to Houston neighborhoods, bringing hands-on early learning activities …
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Community Action Network for Transit
LINK Houston
Coalition of advocates and residents transforming transit and mobility through workshops and campaig…
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Community Air Monitoring Network
Air Alliance Houston
Over 30 resident-hosted air quality monitors tracking pollution across Houston neighborhoods.
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Community Gardens Program
Urban Harvest
Join over 160 community gardens across Houston where neighbors grow fresh food together and strength…
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Where We LiveProgram
Community Initiatives and Resident Services
Avenue CDC
Avenue CDC offers free tutoring, financial workshops, and health programs that bring neighbors toget…
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Community Resilience Initiatives
HARC
HARC helps Houston neighborhoods prepare for flooding and environmental challenges by connecting res…
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Where We LiveProgram
East End Community Revitalization
Rebuilding Together Houston
Concentrated neighborhood investment in Second Ward and Magnolia Park through repairs and community …
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Electronics Recycling Program Funds Houston Job Training
Goodwill Houston
Drop off old electronics at Goodwill Houston locations to fund job training programs while keeping e…
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Empower Houston — Free Financial Literacy Workshops
Free financial literacy workshops in English and Spanish across Houston neighborhoods.
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Making a LivingProgram
Entrepreneurship Center and Small Business University
Houston Area Urban League
Business mentoring, training curriculum, and financing guidance empowering minority entrepreneurs.
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Our Air & WaterProgram
Environmental Education Programs for All Ages
Houston Audubon
Houston Audubon brings hands-on nature education to schools and communities, teaching us about the a…
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Environmental Justice Research and Policy
Bullard Center at TSU
Multi-disciplinary research on disproportionate environmental burdens facing communities of color.
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Making a LivingProgram
Five-Day Job Search Accelerator Workshop
WorkFaith Connection
Intensive five-day workshop building interview confidence, resume skills, and job search strategy.
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Making a LivingProgram
Free and low-cost workforce training at HCC
Houston Community College
HCC offers free job training programs that help Houston residents gain new skills and start better-p…
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Free Money Classes & One-on-One Help from MAM
MAM Houston
Free money classes and one-on-one coaching from MAM Houston, online and in person.
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Making a LivingProgram
Free Small Business Workshops and Webinars
SCORE Houston
Free and low-cost workshops on business planning, marketing, SEO, bookkeeping, and more.
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Get Out the Vote Youth Mobilization
MOVE Texas
Peer-to-peer mobilization motivating tens of thousands of young Texans to vote in every election.
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Making a LivingProgram
Goodwill Career Academy Construction Training
Goodwill Houston
160-hour NCCER construction certification preparing participants for careers in building trades.
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All of UsProgram
Goodwill Houston Electric Vehicle Training Program
Goodwill Houston
Free training program starting January 2026 teaches electric vehicle charging station installation s…
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Grassroots Voter Engagement
Texas Organizing Project
Houston's largest grassroots voter outreach helps neighbors connect, vote, and build community power…
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Grow the Circle Voter Engagement
Houston in Action
Join Houston in Action's voter engagement program to help neighbors participate in elections and bui…
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All of UsProgram
Grow Your Fifth Ward Business
Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation -
Fifth Ward CRC gives local business owners workshops, money connections, and job opportunities.
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Gulf-Houston Regional Conservation Plan
Houston Wilderness
A decade-long collaborative plan guiding regional conservation goals for protected lands.
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All of UsProgram
Hatch Youth Program
Montrose Center
Houston's oldest LGBTQIA+ youth program provides safe social spaces, educational programs, and suppo…
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HBCU Environmental Justice Climate Corps
Bullard Center at TSU
A five-week summer internship training HBCU students in climate research, GIS, and community advocac…
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Growing Up HereProgram
Head Start — free pre-K for low-income families
Gulf Coast Community Services Association
Free pre-K education, health screenings, meals, and family support for children birth to 5 in low-in…
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Growing Up HereProgram
Head Start Early Childhood Education
AVANCE Houston
Comprehensive preschool program for children ages 3-5 with family support, nutrition, and health ser…
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Staying WellProgram
Healthy Corner Store Network
CAN DO Houston
Fresh fruits and vegetables delivered weekly to corner stores in Houston neighborhoods, making healt…
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Making a LivingBenefit
Help paying your water bill — City of Houston assistance
City of Houston
35% water bill discount for low-income, senior, and disabled Houston residents. Emergency help for d…
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Where We LiveProgram
Homeownership Center and Homebuyer Education
Avenue CDC
HUD-certified homebuyer classes in English and Spanish, plus financial coaching to strengthen credit…
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