The Learning Link provides every Houston Independent School District (HISD) student with a virtual library account. For More Information, please visit Houston Public Library
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Every 9 minutes, a child in Texas experiences abuse or neglect. Nearly 4,000 children in the Houston area have experienced such life-threatening abuse or neglect that they had to be removed from their homes and placed in foster care. Child Advocates trains everyday people to advocate for the best interests of these children in court so they can find safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible. Ashley Brockette, PR/Marketing talks about how you can support the organization.
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.
3rd Annual BARK for BARC Pet Walk is scheduled April 28, 2018 at Rice University. This is a fun, family and pet-friendly event. For more information please visit www.HoustonBARCFoundation.org
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 Woods Project (TWP) provides low-income high school students with transformative, experiential learning opportunities in the outdoors. Beginning in 2006 with 11 students in Yosemite, TWP now serves nearly 700 students each year. TWP offers students the kind of access to outdoor spaces and recreational activities that are more common among their higher-income peers. Students leave TWP programming with the life and leadership skills needed for success. For More Information, please visit: www.thewoodsproject.org
In celebration of Black History Month, Comcast recently announced a partnership with City of Houston Mayor, Sylvester Turner, to honor 10 Houston community volunteers at the first-ever Mayor’s History Makers Awards held on February 9, 2018. Held at the Houstonian Hotel, the honorees were recognized for their commitment to making a difference in the community through volunteerism, mentorship, advocacy and civic engagement.
The volunteers were commended as exceptional individuals having demonstrated selfless commitment in their communities. They played a vital role in positive change and continue to help celebrate diversity in the city of Houston. As part of the recognition, each honoree will be featured in a 30-second Public Service Announcement that will air on Comcast cable. In addition, Comcast NBCUniversal will also donate $1,000 to the nonprofit organization of the honoree’s choice.
The Houston Bar Association Auxiliary (HBAA)'s mission is to assist the Houston Bar Association, the Houston Lawyer's Association and the State Bar of Texas to promote a better understanding of the relationship between the general public and the legal profession through community service projects and to encourage social relationships among its members. To find out more about their services, please visit www.hba-aux.org
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
Girl Scout troops are currently forming and we invite all girls in kindergarten through 12th grade to join the premier leadership development organization for girls. To find out more, please visit www.gssjc.org
United Way of Greater Houston engages caring people to improve lives and build a stronger community. At the heart of our work is ensuring the safety net by providing life-saving services to meet our neighbors' most basic needs, like food and shelter.
We are here to support families and individuals when they are going through crises, like job loss, domestic violence and natural disasters.
And, we create a pathway to self-sufficiency and success for our neighbors and our community. We provide the tools, resources and education for families to achieve financial stability and independence, for children to succeed in school and in life and for veterans to rebuild their lives after returning from service.
Every day of the year, 24-hours a day, we are the voice of help and hope for those who call our 2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE.
And, we bring stakeholders and our community together to address the most pressing needs in our area, improving the quality of life for everyone in our region. We do it all strategically, transparently and with a focus on results.
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