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The journeyLearn → Engage → Connect → Act
Choose a starting point
Start with the story
See what's happening, who's working on it, and why neighbors are paying attention.
Find one way in
Pick something real: show up, join in, call your rep, or connect with a group already moving.
Look around your neighborhood
Across Houston — from your block to the whole city. Find nearby places, resources, events, and neighbors building community close to home.
This week
What your neighbors are showing up to across Houston.
1
Bollywood & Bhangra Dance
📅 Sat, Jun 20🕐 10:00 AMupcoming
A fitness-based Bollywood & Bhangra dance class open to all ages and experience levels at Levy Park's Event Pavilion.
2
Young Audiences of Houston
📅 Sat, Jun 20🕐 1:00 PMupcoming
Live, interactive arts workshops and performances for all ages at Levy Park's Event Pavilion on June 20, 2026.
3
Zumba by Tiny Fitness
📅 Sun, Jun 21🕐 9:00 AMupcoming
One-hour Zumba class with Tiny Fitness at Levy Park — all fitness levels welcome, ages 16+, no equipment needed.
4
Houston City Council — Council Meeting / Public Session (June 21, 2026)
📅 Sun, Jun 21🕐 5:00 PMupcoming
The City of Houston has scheduled a Council Meeting / Public Session on June 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.
5
City Walks Houston: Summer Solstice Walk Through Hermann Park & Rice Campus
📅 Sun, Jun 21🕐 5:00 PMupcoming
Join fellow Houstonians for a 6.1-mile summer solstice walk through Hermann Park and Rice University, exploring public art and green spaces together.
6
English Basics II (Ages 18+) **Members Only
📅 Mon, Jun 22🕐 10:00 AMupcoming
English Basics II class for adults 18+ at BakerRipley Gulfton Sharpstown Campus; membership required, space limited.
7
Sewing Workshop
📅 Mon, Jun 22🕐 10:00 AMupcoming
Learn to thread a sewing machine and sew a simple project at BakerRipley's East End Learning Center on June 22, 2026.
8
3D Gelatin (Ages 18+) **Members Only
📅 Mon, Jun 22🕐 10:30 AMupcoming
Members-only 3D Gelatin class for adults 18+ at BakerRipley Pasadena Campus on June 22, 2026, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
9
Baking and English Camp
📅 Mon, Jun 22🕐 10:30 AMupcoming
Kids ages 7 to 12 can learn English grammar and baking at BakerRipley's Gulfton Sharpstown Campus from June 22–26, 10:30 am to 4 pm.
10
Soap Making Class (Ages 15+) **Members Only
📅 Mon, Jun 22🕐 10:30 AMupcoming
Members-only soap making class for ages 15+ at BakerRipley East Aldine Campus in Houston on June 22, 2026.
Who represents you
The people you elected.
Council members, commissioners, and the officials whose decisions shape your block — and how to reach them.
Houston City Hall
01At-Large 102At-Large 303Citywide04Citywide05District A06District D07District E08District F09District H10District J
Julian Ramirez
At-Large Position 1
Twila Carter
At-Large Position 3
Chris Hollins
City Controller
John Whitmire
Mayor of Houston
Amy Peck
City Council District A
Carolyn Evans-Shabazz
City Council District D
Fred Flickinger
City Council District E
Tiffany Thomas
City Council District F
Mario Castillo
City Council District H
Edward Pollard
City Council District J
Harris County
Who’s doing the work
BakerRipley
24 things in this ecosystem
Levy Park
22 things in this ecosystem
Montrose Center
5 things in this ecosystem
Buffalo Bayou Partnership
3 things in this ecosystem
Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance
2 things in this ecosystem
Also connects to
How connection happens
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29%
ALICE households (working, below survival budget)
Source: United For ALICE
$59,760
Annual household survival budget (65+)
Source: United For ALICE
523,710
ALICE households (above poverty, below survival budget)
Source: United For ALICE
15%
Households below the federal poverty line
Source: United For ALICE
44%
Households below the ALICE survival threshold
Source: United For ALICE
$64,325
Annual household survival budget (under 65)
Source: United For ALICE
Good things
In their own words
Every time it rains more than an inch, my street turns into a river. I have lost two cars.
Community reports847 neighbors flagged this
We sandbagged again last week. This is the third time since January.
Community reports847 neighbors flagged this
My kids cannot get to school when it floods. We miss days every month.
Community reports847 neighbors flagged this
Insurance dropped us. Nobody will cover this zip code anymore.
Community reports847 neighbors flagged this
The drainage project was promised in 2021. Still waiting.
Community reports847 neighbors flagged this
Gentrification is not a theory here. It is my neighbor getting an eviction notice.
Community reports623 neighbors flagged this
Show up once. See what changes.
Every connection on this site started with a neighbor walking into a room. Yours is on the calendar.