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Houston Homeownership to Get $6.1 Million Boost
Wells Fargo & Company, NeighborWorks® America and its local network members today announced the NeighborhoodLIFT® program will expand for Houston with a $6.1 million commitment by Wells Fargo to boost local homeownership. NeighborWorks America network members Avenue, Fifth Ward CRC and Tejano Center will administer the $15,000 down payment assistance grants, determine eligibility and provide homebuyer education.
Black couple wins $1.2 M grant to reimagine STEM education
STEM-related pathways are the future of learning in and out of schools and for the workforce.
The HEPH Foundation, an education-focused foundation, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $1.2 Million grant to support its commitment to learners. The grant is provided by the How We Learn Fund, a fund administered by the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation.
HOUSTON TEXANS AND PARTNERS AWARD $400,000 TO 15 LOCAL NONPROFITS
The Houston Texans awarded $400,000 through the Inspire Change Grant Fund to 15 local nonprofits and education programs.
The University of Houston-Downtown Receives $2.588 Million Title V Grant for Pathways to Teaching Program
Project Promises Significant Impact on Local Economy for Decades
As part of a continued effort to serve both students and critical community needs, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) was recently awarded a U.S. Department of Education Title V Grant for $2,588,121 over five years, allowing UHD to continue its Pathways to Teaching in Critical Areas of Need (PTCAN) Program as part of the College of Public Service’s Urban Education department. The program is designed to produce educators in key and underserved areas in the Houston area, in such areas as bilingual education. The program will continue to improve the Houston workforce and economy for generations to come.
Mayor: New non-profit provides option for improvement of under-performing HISD schools and local control
Mayor Sylvester Turner has appointed the initial board members of a new non-profit organization that may submit a vulnerable schools improvement plan to the Houston Independent School District to
How U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia of Houston Landed in the Middle of Impeachment
The chosen seven strode across the U.S. Capitol rotunda before the eyes of history and a live television audience. It was late in the afternoon on Wednesday, January 15. On their way to the Senate to formally deliver impeachment charges against Donald Trump, six of the impeachment managers appointed by Speaker Nancy Pelosi walked in pairs. The seventh followed by herself.
New $1.5 Million Grant to Fund National Research On Faith and Work
A $1.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. will enable researchers from Rice University and Seattle Pacific University to examine the relationship between faith and work. The researchers hope to gain an understanding of how people from diverse workplaces and socio-economic backgrounds integrate religious views and their work.
Houston Arboretum's 9th Arbor Cup at Memorial Park raises $97,000 for conservation and education programs
Houston Arboretum’s ninth annual Arbor Cup, “A Round in the Woods,” raised more than $97,000 to support the Arboretum’s vital conservation and education programs. Over 130 golfers participated in the sold-out event, the Arboretum’s biggest fall fund raiser, held at the recently renovated Memorial Park Golf Course, now the home of the Houston Open.
8th Annual 'Year of Joy' Holiday Ice Skating Party Welcomes 250 Children for Festive Celebrations
Experience the enchantment of the holiday season at the city's exclusive free ice-skating event for children.
Council Member Thomas hosts District F Public Safety Town Hall Meeting Centered on Crime Prevention and Active Shooter Vigilance
City Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas will host a special District F Public Safety Town Hall, bringing city, county, and judicial officials together for an interactive panel discussion addressing a wide range of topics, from community policing and reporting, active shooter precautions and safety measures for children, youth, seniors, to neighborhood health and blite removal.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Houston Memorial City Opens
New Hotel Welcomes Guests Visiting the Memorial City Centre
Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Houston Memorial City. Designed for guests who want to travel on their own terms, Homewood Suites by Hilton Houston Memorial City offers guests all the comforts of home, whether they are traveling for work or enjoying a well-earned getaway.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Participates In Women’s March on Washington and Stands in Solidarity with Marchers In Houston, Austin, Dallas and Around the Nation
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House of Representatives and Founder and Chair of the Congressional Children’s Caucus, released the following statement in solidarity and support of the millions of participants in Women’s Marches taking place in Houston, Austin, Dallas, and other cities in Texas, across the nation, and around the world:
East End to Host Cinco de Mayo and Piñatafest in “El Corazon de la Comunidad”
The East End District, in partnership with the East End Foundation, Houston Arts Alliance, Houston First and other cultural and arts organizations of the Houston area will bring colorful festivities for children and adults alike to the award-winning Navigation Esplanade on Cinco de Mayo (May 5th).
David Weekley Homes Collects Thousands of Meals, Donations During Annual Food Drive
More than 12,000 people locally – and 60,000 nationwide – in need received a hearty meal to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday through the partnership of David Weekley Homes and 18 charities across the U.S. In Houston, Weekley joined with Houston Food Bank, a nonprofit organization that provides nutritious meals to food pantries, soup kitchens, senior centers and other agencies in 18 southeast Texas counties.
The She Is A CEO Foundation Will Honor Girl Champions at Awards Dinner
Thasunda Brown-Duckett, CEO of JPMorgan Chase Consumer Banking Slated as Keynote
THE SHE IS A CEO FOUNDATION is pleased to announce its’ inaugural Girl Champion Awards Dinner honoring women CEOs and community leaders who have used their platforms to enrich the lives of girls and inspire our future CEOs. The dinner will take place Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Hotel ZaZa (Museum District) 5701 Main Street Houston, Texas 77005, from 6-9:30pm.
Yolanda Adams Inducted Into Music Hall of Fame
Multi-Grammy award winning singer, Yolanda Adams is a Gospel Music Hall of Fame 2017 Inductee. The ceremony will take place on May 9, 2017, in Nashville, TN, at Lipscomb University Allen Arena.
Houston Public Library Unveils First Barbara Jordan Monument in Houston
Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston City Council Member Abbie Kamin, and Houston Public Library (HPL) Director Dr. Rhea Brown Lawson, honored guests and more gathered at Houston Public Library (HPL)’s African American History Research Center (AAHRC) at the Gregory School Thursday, July 27, to honor the late Barbara C. Jordan (1936-1996) and unveil Houston’s first monument dedicated to her.
Toxic Poisoning in Our Schools, Black Communities and the Green Economy, Climate Change and Gender Equity, Among Key Topics at NAACP’s 108th National Convention
This year‘s NAACP 108 National Convention will include many opportunities for participants, media, and the public to learn more about environmental and climate justice and its impact on the African Am
Often overlooked in communities of color is the impact of environmental policies. This year during the NAACP’s 108th National Convention, the association is bringing environmental and climate issues to the forefront in through a series of workshops and programs.
Reminder: Northeast Water Purification Plant Expansion Project
Houston City Council Member Dave Martin would like to invite residents to attend an informational open house on Wednesday, October 25 or Wednesday, November 15 to learn about the expansion of the Northeast Water Purification Plant (NEWPP) located at 12121 N. Sam Houston Parkway East, Humble, TX 77396.
Toyota Implements Relief Payment Program for Those Impacted by Hurricane Harvey
Gulf States Toyota, the regional distributorship for Toyota in Texas and a longtime member of the Houston community, has felt the devastation of Hurricane Harvey firsthand and seen the destruction left in its wake.
