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Money
Where Kids Grow Up Affects Their Chances to Earn More as Adults
This article shows how where children grow up in America affects their chances of earning more money than their parents …
Mar 5, 2026
The Bigger We
How to Start a Youth Mentoring Program in Your Community
MENTOR, the national mentoring organization, provides a complete guide for starting youth mentoring programs. The five-s…
Mar 11, 2026
The Bigger We
2025 Speakers at David Mathews Center for Civic Life
The David Mathews Center for Civic Life announces its 2025 Civic Institute speakers who will share expertise on communit…
Mar 11, 2026
Health
Mental Health Guide: Understanding Common Conditions and Getting Help
Allies in Caring provides an educational guide about common mental health conditions that affect people of all ages. The…
Mar 10, 2026
Voice
Making Government Work Better for Everyday People
Government often feels distant and hard to use. The Tony Blair Institute shares a better way called "human-centered poli…
Mar 5, 2026
Health
Mental Health Help for Native American and Indigenous People
The 988 Lifeline provides free mental health crisis support 24/7 for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Indigenous peop…
Mar 11, 2026
Health
How to Use 988 Crisis Hotline: What Happens When You Call or Text
The 988 Lifeline is a free crisis hotline that helps people in emotional distress or thinking about suicide. You can cal…
Mar 11, 2026
The Bigger We
Free Toolkit to Build Compassion in Your Community
Compassionate USA offers a free downloadable toolkit to help people apply compassion skills in their communities, places…
Mar 11, 2026
Families
Center of Life Builds Community Hub to Fight Poverty in Pittsburgh
Center of Life is a community organization in Pittsburgh's Hazelwood neighborhood that helps families and youth through …
Mar 11, 2026
Families
Compudopt: Free Computers & Tech Training for Families
Compudopt helps families who don't have computers or internet skills get the technology they need to succeed. The organi…
Mar 5, 2026
Health
Mental Health Help & Crisis Support from 988 Lifeline
The 988 Lifeline offers free, confidential mental health support 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress. This comprehensi…
Mar 11, 2026
Health
Help for Young People Worried About Climate Change
The Climate Mental Health Network helps young people who feel worried, sad, or scared about climate change. Many kids an…
Mar 5, 2026
Families
Houston Adult Education Programs - Find Classes Near You
Houston's Mayor's Office for Adult Literacy helps adults continue their education and improve their reading and writing …
Mar 5, 2026
The Bigger We
IM Houston Shares Year-End Report on Community Impact
IM Houston has released their annual report for fiscal year 2025, showing the work they did to help the Houston communit…
Mar 11, 2026
Voice
Reproductive Rights Laws Change Across America in 2026
This article explains how reproductive rights and abortion laws are different in each state since the Supreme Court chan…
Mar 10, 2026
Voice
Houston Community Panel Surveys Thousands to Help City Leaders
The Greater Houston Community Panel is a major research project that regularly surveys thousands of adults in Harris Cou…
Mar 11, 2026
Voice
13 Paid Programs for Taking a Break to Rethink Your Career
Working for social change can be exhausting. Sometimes you need to step back to move forward better. This guide lists 13…
Mar 5, 2026
The Bigger We
U.S. Civic Landscape Report: How Americans Help Their Communities
The Change Lab released a major report mapping America's civic landscape across seven key areas. The report shows 75.7 m…
Mar 5, 2026
Families
Civic Builders Helps Build Better Schools for All Kids
Civic Builders helps create better schools for kids in neighborhoods that need them most. Since 2002, they have helped b…
Mar 5, 2026
Neighborhood
Houston Survey Shows What Residents Love and Worry About in 2025
The 2025 Kinder Houston Area Survey asked nearly 10,000 people in Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties about life …
Mar 5, 2026
Services & Support
20Find a Helpline - Abuse & Domestic Violence Support
Find a Helpline
This service helps you find free, confidential support for abuse and domestic violence situations. You can get help thro…
Houston
International Suicide Prevention Helplines Directory
Find a Helpline
This is a free directory that helps people find suicide prevention helplines and hotlines around the world. You can sear…
Houston
Calls to Action Letter-Writing Tool
Mormon Women for Ethical Government
Mormon Women for Ethical Government helps you write letters to your elected officials about important issues. They provi…
Houston
BakerRipley Community Centers
BakerRipley
BakerRipley has community centers all over Houston that help families get job training, childcare, and immigration servi…
713-276-0800 Houston
Classroom Pen Pal Pairing Service
American Pals
American Pals connects classrooms from different parts of the United States to become pen pals. Teachers can sign up the…
Houston
Mental Health Counseling Services
Allies in Caring
You can talk to trained counselors who help people feel better and solve problems. The first two visits are free, and af…
Hammonton
Voter Registration in North Carolina
North Carolina State Board of Elections
This service helps North Carolina residents register to vote. You can register online through the DMV if you have an NC …
Houston
Houston 211 Helpline
Houston 211 Helpline
Call or text 211 to get free help finding food, housing, jobs, healthcare, and other services in Houston. Trained helper…
211 Houston
Civic Education Programs
Mathews Center
The Mathews Center offers two programs to help college students and recent graduates learn about civic engagement and co…
Houston
Convivir Wellness Hub Services
Allies in Caring
Allies in Caring helps immigrant families with free counseling, job search help, housing, food, and healthcare. They off…
(609) 878-2007 for counseling, (954) 245-5578 for women's group Houston
Home-Based Mental Health Services for Youth
Allies in Caring
Young people with mental health challenges can get free therapy and support at home. Trained helpers work with families …
(609) 204-9295 Houston
Bloomberg Government Policy Tracking for Corporations
Bloomberg Government
Bloomberg Government helps corporations track laws, rules, and government actions that affect their business. Companies …
Houston
Professional Speaker Booking Service
CAA Foundation
CAA helps you find and book famous speakers for your events and conferences. They represent celebrities, business leader…
Houston
Online Peer Counseling Services
Peer Collective
Peer Collective offers online counseling and support services as an alternative to traditional therapy. You can connect …
Houston
Boat People SOS - Houston
Boat People SOS
Serves Vietnamese and other refugee communities with immigration help, job training, language classes, and social servic…
(281) 530-6888 Houston
Charitable Consulting Services
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Professional help for people, businesses, and foundations who want to give money to charity more effectively. The team h…
Not specified Houston
Extension Services - Multiple Programs
Missouri University Extension
Missouri University Extension offers many helpful services for farmers, gardeners, and families. They test soil to help …
417-874-2963 Springfield
Cross-Sector Collaboration and Convening
Bridging Divides Initiative
This service helps different community groups meet and work together to prevent violence and make neighborhoods safer. T…
Houston
Early Action and Response Support for Communities
Bridging Divides Initiative
This service helps community leaders get ready for and respond to political violence and threats. The team provides trai…
Not specified Not specified
Mankato Area Refugee Services
Minnesota Church Leaders
MCC Mankato helps refugees and immigrants build new lives in the Mankato area. They provide job help, housing assistance…
507-345-1554 Mankato
Organizations Doing This Work
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LifeLong Medical Care
Healthcare Provider
LifeLong Medical Care helps people in Houston get the healthcare they need. They provide medical ser…
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Healthcare Provider
SAMHSA is a part of the government that helps people get support for mental health challenges and dr…
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Dollar Bank
Community Partner
Dollar Bank helps people with their money needs like checking accounts, savings, and loans. They off…
U
UC Berkeley Public Service Center
Foundation/Grantmaker
This university center helps students learn how to help their communities through volunteering and p…
K
Kresge Foundation — Human Services Program
Human Services
This foundation gives money to organizations that help families get housing, food, jobs, and stay sa…
C
Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF)
Healthcare Provider
A group of volunteer health experts who study different health programs to figure out which ones wor…
U
UNITE
Healthcare Provider
Connects healthcare providers, social workers, and community organizations so people can find the se…
T
Troy University Office of Civic Engagement
Educational Institution
This office at Troy University helps college students learn how to be good citizens and help their c…
I
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Educational Institution
This government agency gives money to libraries and museums across the country so they can create be…
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Harris County Community Services
Community Improvement
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Gulf Coast Community Services
Community Improvement
Simons Foundation
Foundation/Grantmaker
Funds scientists studying math, brain science, and autism. Supports research that could lead to new …
A
AmeriCorps
Foundation/Grantmaker
Federal agency promoting national service and volunteerism
Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County
Government Agency
Provides early learning, childcare support, and youth programs in Palm Beach County. Helps kids grow…
A
Association of College Unions International
Civil Rights & Social Action
Helps colleges create better student centers and campus programs. Shares ideas about activities, eve…
The Fondren Foundation
Foundation/Grantmaker
Supports education, health, social services, and community development across Houston.
Hillcrest Foundation
Foundation/Grantmaker
Supports Texas organizations in education, healthcare, social services, and community development.
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SEARCH Homeless Services
Housing & Shelter
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esteeem
Healthcare Provider
Helps young people and families build confidence and good mental health through programs and support…
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Allies in Caring
Mental Health & Crisis
Allies in Caring provides individual and Family counseling as well as indoor/outdoor educational pro…
Policies & Legislation
10S 1061Introduced
Forest Service Accountability Act
This federal bill would make the U.S. Forest Service more accountable for how it manages public forests and spends money
Federal
HCONRES 73Pending
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.
Federal
HR 6858Introduced
Veteran Suicide Prevention Act
This federal bill strengthens suicide prevention programs for veterans, expanding mental health resources and crisis sup
Federal
HR 7914Introduced
To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 with respect to the experienced services program, and for other purposes.
Federal
HR 7956Introduced
To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the State offices of rural health program.
Federal
HR 2605Pending
SAVES Act
This federal bill strengthens protections for military service members by updating rules about their benefits and suppor
Federal
HR 4213Pending
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
This federal bill funds the Department of Homeland Security for 2026, covering border security, disaster response, cyber
Federal
HR 7967Introduced
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs to include testing for methadone use and to require the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to include testing for methadone use in Department of Transportation drug tests.
Federal
HR 4662Introduced
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office".
Federal
HR 6284Introduced
Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Workers Act
Federal
Life Situations
7Safety & Protection
Resources for anyone who feels unsafe at home or in their community. Shelters, hotlines, legal aid, and support services are available 24/7.
Critical priority
Healthcare Access
Find affordable doctors, clinics, dental care, and prescription assistance. Many Houston health centers offer services on a sliding-scale basis.
High priority
Job Opportunities
Career training, resume help, job fairs, and employment services connecting you with Houston's diverse job market.
Medium priority
Senior Resources
Programs and services designed for older adults — from meal delivery and transportation to social activities and health screenings.
Medium priority
Disability Services
Accessibility resources, assistive technology, employment support, and advocacy for Houstonians with disabilities.
Medium priority
Immigrant & Refugee Support
Language classes, legal services, employment help, and cultural navigation for newcomers building their lives in Houston.
Medium priority
Veterans Services
Benefits, healthcare, housing, and employment resources honoring those who served our country.
Medium priority
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