7 Unique Houston Nonprofits to Support on GivingTuesday
11/28/2022, 12:47 p.m.
GivingTuesday will take place on November 29th this year and will celebrate 10 years of people doing good. Created in 2012, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Supported by MacKenzie Scott, among others- the annual day of service encourages people to:
Support their local community fridge or food pantry.
Combat loneliness by reaching out to a neighbor, relative, seniors or veterans.
Give to organizations and activists who are pushing for change.
Identify your gifts, pick a cause that gets you fired up, and give back – not just for GivingTuesday but every day.
Here are a few organizations in the Houston area to consider supporting during #GivingTuesday.
ABOUT: Families Empowered believes that every student deserves the opportunity to find the best school fit for them, regardless of income. They focus on providing FREE, personalized support to parents in a way that honors their time and intellect. They communicate with families in a way that is culturally sensitive, in their preferred language (more than half of calls are in Spanish, and all written materials are bi-lingual), and attuned to the deeply personal and important nature of educational decisions for families. It is their promise to always provide services to parents at no cost to them.
WHY DONATE: Your donations give parents the power to choose — without worrying about cost.
ABOUT: Fresh Arts is dedicated to strengthening the sustainability and vibrancy of Houston’s arts sector by bolstering the capacity and professional practice of artists and arts organizations and enhancing the public’s engagement with the arts. Artists face significant challenges, and Fresh Arts is champions local artists by uplifting sponsored projects. For the past 20 years, Fresh Arts has worked to nurture an ecosystem designed to position artists for success with programs that help artists build knowledge, share resources, and cultivate audiences. When you donate to Fresh Arts, you are supporting programs that empower the people who make the Houston arts sector possible – the artists themselves.
WHY DONATE: Help further the work of nurturing a local arts ecosystem designed to position artists and creative entrepreneurs for success.
ABOUT: Genesys Works Houston (GWH) is a nonprofit social enterprise that excels at building pipelines and pathways to career success for high school students. The foundation for its core model of success includes skills training, meaningful internships, college and career coaching, and alumni support. For 20 years, Genesys Works has made a direct and powerful impact on the local community through paid internships and support, ensuring that generations of underserved Houston youth have access to professional opportunities previously unavailable to them.
WHY DONATE: A gift to Genesys Works enables them to train and place more economically-disadvantaged youth into meaningful corporate internships.
ABOUT: Julia C. Hester House is a long-standing community center in Fifth Ward, helping to empower, build and sustain area residents. The Julia C. Hester House focuses on giving back to the greater Fifth Ward through regular food distributions and online classes to support youth development and healthy meal planning. Their long-standing community center serves over 1,500 residents annually. Through their mission, they empower, build and sustain the Fifth Ward community. The organization is named after Julia C. Hester (1881–1940), a teacher, who opened her home to neighborhood youth. She and her husband, A.Z. Hester, were leaders in the Fifth Ward community, and, although having no children of their own, provided a safe place for all children in the community.
WHY DONATE: Support their efforts in developing a more resilient community and enhance the quality of lives in Houston’s Fifth Ward
ABOUT: The Rose is the Houston-area's leading nonprofit breast cancer organization providing mammography screening, diagnosis, early access to treatment and support to all women regardless of their ability to pay. The Rose is breaking down barriers every day, serving patients in the Galleria area and Pasadena as well as through four mobile coaches that visit 43 counties in Southeast Texas. This year, The Rose wants to make sure women know about their newest program: Mammogram to Medical Home, for women who are uninsured and don’t have a doctor but it’s time for a mammogram.
WHY DONATE: Funds provided help save lives through quality breast health services, advocacy and access to care for all.
ABOUT: a non-profit community based social service agency providing services to individuals impacted by family violence and sexual assault. Additionally, the agency operates prevention and awareness services designed to bring an end to sexual and domestic violence.
WHY DONATE: This organization depend on individuals and groups in the community to help provide services to the many survivors of family and sexual violence. Donations can be made here.
ABOUT: WorkFaith provides faith-based training and coaching for anyone who desires long-term employment. It exists to provide effective and comprehensive employment services to men and women who have become discouraged in their job search. Their Christ-centered values paired with their highly-structured program help students increase their value and confidence which is needed for successful transitions back into the workforce.
WHY DONATE: Contributions will help men and women gain the skills they need to be successful in their job search
