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Four Houston Refugee Resettlement Agencies Form Collaborative to Raise $8.5 Million for Houston Afghan Resettlement Efforts
The Kinder Foundation and Houston Endowment gift $3 million in total to help Afghan families build new lives in Houston
The Alliance, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston, and YMCA of Greater Houston have joined forces to form the Houston Afghan Resettlement Fund (HARF) to raise support for vetted Afghan families who are resettling to the Houston area.
Houston Hosts Trade Delegation from Cuba
A delegation of Cuban representatives from various organizations involved in port activities is in Houston as part of a multi-city U.S. tour focused primarily on visiting ports. The visit comes just four months after Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Greater Houston Partnership led a trade delegation to Cuba.
Greater Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation to Host Emerging Leaders Institute Graduation Ceremony
The Greater Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation (GHHCCF) will celebrate the accomplishments of its newest cohort of Emerging Leaders on Wednesday, August 1st. Now in its 6th year, the Emerging Leaders Institute has graduated over 200 young leaders across a variety of industries and business sectors. The graduation ceremony will take place at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas near Downtown Houston and will feature remarks from area leaders.
Local TV Meteorologist turned businesswoman and STEM advocate announces her candidacy for Houston City Council, At-Large Position #3
Casey Curry, a well-known meteorologist and community advocate, has announced her candidacy for Houston City Council At-Large #3.
City Council Votes to Approve HEB Lease Agreement with HHFC
City Councilman Dwight Boykins and the rest of the Houston’s City Council voted to approve an ordinance authorizing a lease agreement between the City of Houston and the Houston Housing Finance Corp, President and Chaired by Redick Edwards, for land located at S.H. 288 and N. MacGregor.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Shuts Down Due to the Coronavirus
In the interest of public health, the City of Houston and the Houston Health Department have ordered the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ to close. The Rodeo will respectfully and dutifully comply with the City’s order.
31st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Wortham Theater Center
Houston First Corporation (HFC), Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera (HGO) are excited to invite the public to participate in the 31th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the Wortham Theater Center.
Houston First Corp. to Host Official March Madness Watch Party
Guests are invited to view the University of Houston Cougars’ matchup against the UAB Blazers
Sports fans are invited to cheer on the University of Houston (UH) Cougars as Houston First Corp. and UH will host an official March Madness watch party at Avenida Houston on Friday, March 18 at 8:20 p.m.
Houston Legal Community Bands Together To Form Evictions Assisitance Coalition
Federal CARES Act Eviction Protection Expired July 26th
The Houston Bar Association (HBA) is collaborating with Houston Volunteer Lawyers; Houston Lawyer Referral Service; Dispute Resolution Center; Lone Star Legal Aid; South Texas College of Law Houston; Thurgood Marshall School of Law Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy, Inc; and University of Houston Law Center to respond to the Houston evictions crisis. Greater Houston Area residents needing legal assistance regarding an eviction are invited to visit HBA.org/Evictions for information on free legal representation for low-in- come persons, a self-representation tool kit, mediation, lawyer referrals and more.
Houston Launches Staycation Campaign
Houston First Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the Do Something New, #Explore HOU staycation campaign, inviting locals to unwind, relax, and enjoy the perks of vacation without the concern of travel.
Leading Houston Organizations Launched Movement to Promote Health
Texas Heart Institute (THI) and Fit Houston announced a partnership to promote #WALK30, a new health campaign that combines Texas Heart Institute’s industry-leading research, thought leadership, education, and patient care with Fit Houston’s strategy for a community wellness movement across Houston’s neighborhoods. The movement launched with the community fit walk #WALK30 on Saturday, January 7th, 2023 at Arthur Storey Park.
NAACP Statement On Confirmation of Gorsuch
NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court.
Houston Police Chief Debates SB4 At Latino Town Hall
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo and political party leaders clashed over Texas’s anti-sanctuary city law at a town hall assembled by Houston Public Media partnering with Univision. Panelists debated current state and federal policies that affect the Houston Latino community, including SB4, also known as the “sanctuary cities” bill, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
Family Houston Young Professionals Host First Happy Hour
Family Houston’s Young Professionals Board of Directors recently hosted their first happy hour at Fuego’s Saloon. The event brought in over 40 attendees where guests were able to mingle with the Young Professionals Board, staff, and Family Houston’s very own Board of Directors. The event was sponsored by Verisei Consulting and $1,176 was raised throughout the night. Thank you to everyone who came out and made the event a success!
Houston School Districts Buck Trends In Hiring of Black Teachers
Houston Chronicle reports Houston ISD and a majority of Houston-area districts are bucking national trends when it comes to the hiring of African-American teachers. About 36.2 percent of teachers in Houston ISD are black, compared with about 7 percent nationwide and 10 percent in Texas.
Astros Foundation and PGA TOUR announce five-year partnership for the Houston Open
The PGA TOUR, the Astros Foundation and its Board of Directors, led by Astros Owner & Chairman Jim Crane, announced a five-year partnership for the Houston Open beginning with the 2019 event. The Astros Foundation will operate the event and serve as the host organization.
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston’s Annual Tapestry Gala Featuring Ernest Walker Band
Inspirational night of celebration, dinner, and entertainment Saturday, November 12, 2022
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston (Interfaith Ministries) will celebrate dialogue, collaboration and service at its annual Tapestry Gala presented by Shell USA, Inc on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton Americas – Houston.
Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces New Houston Poet Laureate, Aris Kian Brown
In celebration of National Poetry Month, Mayor Sylvester Turner is pleased to announce the new Houston Poet Laureate: Aris Kian Brown. Brown is the sixth poet laureate and the youngest to be chosen.
Fourth Annual Houston Black Heritage Music & Arts Festival
This year's fourth annual Houston Black Heritage Music & Arts Festival will be one for the books! Sponsored by The City of Houston, Houston First, Compassion International, The Principal Partnering Group LLC, Silver Eagle and others. The George R. Brown Convention Center will host the 2018 festival in Houston, Texas spanning two days - August 11th and August 12th. Over 50,000 people are expected to be in attendance!
Thank you, Houston From Mayor Sylvester Turner
THANK YOU, HOUSTON. Being your mayor for the past eight years has been a privilege and a joy of a lifetime. I enjoyed meeting people and creating lasting relationships throughout our diverse neighborhoods.
