Who's doing the work

ABC13 KTRK-TV is Houstons ABC affiliate, serving the Greater Houston community with news, weather, and community events since 1954.

City-operated community hub in Acres Homes offering health, social, and civic services with extended evening hours.

Air Alliance Houston

Nonprofit

Advocates for clean air and environmental justice in Houston's most pollution-burdened communities through advocacy and monitoring.

City-operated community hub in diverse Alief serving southwest Houston residents with health, social, and civic services.

Helps refugees and immigrants from over 30 countries build self-sufficient, connected lives across Greater Houston.

Allies in Hope

Nonprofit

Provides free HIV/STI testing, treatment, housing support, and prevention education across Greater Houston for over 40 years.

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

NGO

Greek Orthodox cathedral and long-standing anchor of Houston's Greek American community.

Nonprofit urban wilderness preserve offering 5 miles of walking trails, pontoon cruises, kayak tours, nature education for all ages, and community science near Clear Lake.

Immersive art experience in Houston combining art, science, and technology through innovative digital installations and exhibitions.

Asia Society Texas Center

Nonprofit

Enriches Houston through arts, culture, business, and education programs connecting Asia and America in the Museum District.

Asian Texans for Justice

Nonprofit

Grassroots organization building AAPI political power in Texas through voter engagement, policy advocacy, and community organizing.

AVANCE Houston

Nonprofit

Prepares young children for school and builds family economic mobility through Head Start, parenting education, and two-generation programming.

Avenue 360 Health and Wellness

Nonprofit

Community health center with six clinics offering primary, behavioral, and dental care plus specialized HIV/AIDS services and hospice.

Avenue CDC

Nonprofit

Builds affordable homes and strengthens neighborhoods across Houston through housing, small business support, and resident leadership.

Baha'i Center of Houston

NGO

Houston community hub for Baha'i devotional gatherings, children's classes, and study circles.

BakerRipley

NGO

Houston's community anchor — 30+ centers, 500,000 neighbors, and 100 years of showing up.

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Stafford)

NGO

Traditional hand-carved Hindu mandir serving as one of the anchors of Houston's Hindu community.

Bayou City Waterkeeper

Nonprofit

Monitors and advocates for swimmable, fishable, drinkable waterways across the Houston region through science and community action.

Bayou Preservation Association

Nonprofit

Houstons longest-running environmental nonprofit — protecting and restoring bayous and streams for over 55 years.

BIPOC Arts Network and Fund

Nonprofit

Invests in BIPOC-founded arts organizations that celebrate communities of color across Greater Houston.

Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance

NGO

Rice University institute advancing religious tolerance through research, education, and public programming.

Empowers young people with after-school programs, mentoring, academic support, and leadership development across Greater Houston.

Buffalo Bayou Partnership

Nonprofit

Transforms Houston's most iconic waterway into a vibrant public greenway through restoration, programming, and flood resilience.

Advances environmental and climate justice research and advocacy rooted in Dr. Robert Bullard's groundbreaking work at TSU.

CAN DO Houston

Nonprofit

Promotes health equity through nutrition access, physical activity, and civic engagement in Houston neighborhoods.

Casa de Esperanza

Nonprofit

Provides safety and healing for infants and young children through voluntary foster care and family reunification support at no cost.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

NGO

Help for any Houston neighbor in need — food, immigration, housing, and more. Open to all.

Children at Risk

Nonprofit

Drives policy research and advocacy to improve education quality, child welfare, and family outcomes across Texas.

Chinese Community Center

Nonprofit

Bridges cultures and generations across Houston's Asian American communities through education, arts, and social services.

Citizens Environmental Coalition

Nonprofit

Connects 100+ environmental organizations across Greater Houston through dialogue, education, and collaboration since 1971.