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Topic: Interfaith cooperation and disaster relief in HoustonSource: Pluralism Project ArchiveCoverage Area: Houston and Harris CountyKey Programs: ILEAD youth leadership, Dinner Dialogues, Gershenson Lecture SeriesReading Time: About 1 minute
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Good first step: Share A neighbor or friend from a different faith background
Hey, I read about a Houston group that brings people from different religions together to help during disasters and talk about peace. Thought you might find it interesting!
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston (IMGH) brings together faith communities across Houston and Harris County. It runs programs for disaster response, youth leadership, and adult interfaith conversation — helping neighbors of all backgrounds learn from one another and work side by side.
IMGH runs three main areas of work. First, its Office of Disaster Preparedness and Response connects faith communities with emergency management agencies — like the City of Houston, Harris County, Catholic Charities, and the American Red Cross — during relief and recovery efforts. Second, ILEAD (Interfaith Youth Leadership Program) brings high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from 11 faith traditions together during the school year for peer learning and leadership development. Third, adult programs include Dinner Dialogues — moderated interfaith conversations held in homes and group settings — and the Gershenson Lecture Series, which brings speakers from across the country to explore religious dialogue, ethics, and peace.
If you want to get involved, start by contacting IMGH directly. Ask about upcoming Dinner Dialogues if you want a low-key way to meet neighbors from different faith backgrounds. If you have a high schooler at home, ask about ILEAD enrollment for the next school year. If your congregation wants to be part of disaster response networks, reach out to learn how the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Response can connect you with local emergency services.
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Houston and Harris County
IMGH works alongside the City of Houston, Harris County emergency management, Catholic Charities, and the American Red Cross. It partners with faith communities representing at least 11 different traditions — making it a natural bridge if your congregation wants to build relationships across Houston's religious landscape.
Houston is one of the most religiously diverse cities in the country. IMGH exists to turn that diversity into a strength — building trust between faith communities before, during, and after crises, and giving young people tools to lead across cultural differences.
