A.D. Players was founded in 1967 by Author, Actress Jeannette Cliff George. The new George Theater is located on Westheimer, and is one of two resident acting companies in Houston. To find out more information about A.D. Players, please visit www.adplayers.org
Houston Audubon is a regional nonprofit conservation, education and advocacy organization that focuses on protecting the natural environment for birds and people. A significant part of our work is owning and managing nature sanctuaries to protect habitat for birds and provide people recreational opportunities in nature. We were accredited as a land trust in July 2017. Helen E. Drummond, Executive Director talked about their upcoming Birdathon.
The Immunization Partnership helps individuals, physicians and others to make smart choices about protecting their communities from vaccine-preventable diseases. Every year, roughly 3 million people die from vaccine-preventable diseases worldwide, and countless more suffer life-long disabilities. TIP endeavors to prevent what's preventable. All across Texas, TIP conducts community and provider forums to educate the public on the latest in vaccine-related science and policy, advocates for evidence-based legislation, and builds the capacity of community-based immunization coalitions.
Allison Winnike, President and CEO spoke about flu season and the importance of getting vaccinated.
The Mexican Institute of Greater Houston (MIGH) is a significant contributor to Community Development because we are increasing our student’s workforce skills so they can opt for better paid jobs. MIGH offers Basic Computer Technology Literacy Education for Adults. It is taught in English and Spanish and reaches parents through the schools attended by their children (K-12). We have been educating at risk LEPs about the benefits of using computers at home and at work, teaching them several software packages. Our programs primarily serve parents (80% woman/20% men) of school-aged children throughout the State of Texas. Carlos J. Lopez, President spoke about their Computer Literacy Courses for Adults.
As a full-service, Federally Qualified Health Center, Legacy identifies unmet needs and gaps in health-related services and develops client-centered programs to address those needs. A United Way-affiliated agency since 1990, we currently provide adult primary care, pediatrics, dental care, vision services, behavioral health services, OB/GYN and maternity, vaccinations and immunizations, health promotion and community outreach, wellness and nutrition, and comprehensive HIV/AIDS care. Katy Caldwell, CEO is here to talk about their programs and services.
The mission of the Harris County Constable’s Office Precinct One is to enhance the quality of life in our precinct by working in partnership with the community and to enforce laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear and provide a safe environment. Our Mandate is to do so with honor and integrity while at all times conducting ourselves with the highest ethical standards to maintain public confidence. Community Outreach Director, Erica Davis talks about different way they are building bridges between law enforcement and the community.
The Children's Museum of Houston's "Sci-Fi Summer" will take you to infinity and beyond! From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, you're invited to take off on an out-of-this world adventure where imagination and reality collide. Come and explore the endless possibilities of time, space and mind-boggling discoveries where there are no limits to where you're going, even if it means doing it all over again. The future is what you make of it now! Teleport to your own "Sci-Fi Summer" adventure and imagine what you'll know tomorrow! It's a "Sci-Fi Summer" at the Children's Museum of Houston!
For More Information, please visit www.cmhouston.org
Crossroads provides the solution to parents of students with learning differences. Crossroads allows K-12 students the opportunity to grow academically and personally, while developing as they reach for the sky, fail; take another shot at it, and succeed. For More Information, please visit Crossroads School, Inc.
THE HOUSTON HISPANIC FORUM IS A 501 (C) (3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON EMPOWERING AND INSPIRING THE SUCCESS OF THE LARGE AND FAST-GROWING HISPANIC COMMUNITY IN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA, THEREBY STRENGTHENING THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.
For More Information, please visit Houston Hispanic Forum
Second Chance Pets (SCP) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization dedicated (a) to providing unwanted pets a second chance through foster care and pet adoption programs, (b) to educating the public about proper care for their own animals and about animal welfare issues, and (c) to working with the public, other rescue groups, and public officials to help resolve the problem of animal overpopulation. SCP does not have a shelter or an office location. Its activities are centered primarily in Clear Lake, but the rescued pets, volunteers, fosters, and adopters who comprise SCP come from all over the Bay Area (mainly north Galveston and south Harris counties). Most animals are fostered and loved in volunteer homes until a permanent home is found. To contact SCP, send an email message to pets2adopt@yahoo.com. A volunteer will get back to you.
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