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Classes, groups, training programs, and volunteer roles in Houston. Things you commit to — not just drop in for.
Community Air Monitoring Network
Over 30 resident-hosted air quality monitors tracking pollution across Houston neighborhoods.
Head Start Early Childhood Education
Comprehensive preschool program for children ages 3-5 with family support, nutrition, and health services.
Homeownership Center and Homebuyer Education
HUD-certified homebuyer classes in English and Spanish, plus financial coaching to strengthen credit.
Community Initiatives and Resident Services
Avenue CDC offers free tutoring, financial workshops, and health programs that bring neighbors together in Houston's affordable housing communities.
BakerRipley Civic Engagement Program - Houston Voter Education
BakerRipley teaches Houston residents how to vote and participate in democracy through year-round education and community organizing programs.
BakerRipley's East End Learning Center: Future-Ready Skills & Technology
Free technology training and workforce development programs in Houston's East End help residents build skills for better-paying jobs.
Programs & Services - BakerRipley
Join Houston donors who support BakerRipley's community programs that help 100,000+ families each year build better lives across Harris County.
BakerRipley's 12 Days of Christmas Holiday Support Program
BakerRipley teams up with local partners to surprise Houston families with holiday gifts and celebrate their inspiring journeys toward stability.
Justice in the Sewers Campaign
Houston residents organize to fix broken sewage systems and secure millions in repair funding for our neighborhoods.
Wetland Walks and Watershed Visits
Free guided walks through Houston's wetlands teach residents how these natural systems protect our city from flooding and pollution.
After-School Youth Development Programs
Safe after-school programs at 26 Houston locations where kids build skills, get homework help, and develop leadership in supportive community spaces.
HBCU Environmental Justice Climate Corps
A five-week summer internship training HBCU students in climate research, GIS, and community advocacy.
Environmental Justice Research and Policy
Multi-disciplinary research on disproportionate environmental burdens facing communities of color.
Healthy Corner Store Network
Fresh fruits and vegetables delivered weekly to corner stores in Houston neighborhoods, making healthy food accessible where you live.
Center to End Trafficking of Children
A Houston center that fights child trafficking through research, training, and advocacy to protect our most vulnerable young people.
The Way Home Continuum of Care System
Houston's coordinated system helps people experiencing homelessness find permanent housing quickly through 100+ partner agencies.
Center of Excellence Provider Training
Coaching, curriculum, and business support that help child care providers deliver high-quality early education.
Collab-Lab Mobile Learning Classroom
Free mobile classroom travels to Houston neighborhoods, bringing hands-on early learning activities for children birth to 5 and their families.
Places 4 People - Harris County Precinct 4 Infrastructure Program
Harris County Precinct 4's infrastructure program partners with local groups to reduce flooding, improve parks, and build safer communities.
Professional Women's Group Career Development
Houston women support each other's career growth through workshops, networking, and professional development in this ongoing community.
Women Veterans Transition Program
Career transition support for women veterans with suiting, interviews, and veteran resources.
Veterans and Military Family Support
No-cost PTSD treatment and support services for veterans and their family members.
Learn to Buy and Keep Your Home in Fifth Ward
Free classes and one-on-one help to buy your first home or improve the one you have.
Grow Your Fifth Ward Business
Fifth Ward CRC gives local business owners workshops, money connections, and job opportunities.
Oyster Gardening Volunteer Program
Train with neighbors to grow oysters that naturally filter our bay waters - one oyster cleans 50 gallons of water daily.
Electronics Recycling Program Funds Houston Job Training
Drop off old electronics at Goodwill Houston locations to fund job training programs while keeping e-waste out of landfills responsibly.
Veterans Employment and Training Services
Employment training, job placement, and transition support for 120 veterans and families annually.
Goodwill Career Academy Construction Training
160-hour NCCER construction certification preparing participants for careers in building trades.
Goodwill Houston Electric Vehicle Training Program
Free training program starting January 2026 teaches electric vehicle charging station installation skills leading to good-paying clean energy jobs.
Head Start — free pre-K for low-income families
Free pre-K education, health screenings, meals, and family support for children birth to 5 in low-income families.
Community Resilience Initiatives
HARC helps Houston neighborhoods prepare for flooding and environmental challenges by connecting residents with tools and training to build stronger communities
Water Resources and Sustainability
HARC studies Houston's water challenges to help our city prepare for floods, droughts, and ensure clean drinking water for all neighborhoods.
Air Quality Research and Monitoring
HARC studies Houston's air quality and finds solutions to help our neighborhoods breathe cleaner, healthier air.
Workforce Development and Job Training
Free career coaching, job training, and certifications building pathways to economic stability.
Entrepreneurship Center and Small Business University
Business mentoring, training curriculum, and financing guidance empowering minority entrepreneurs.
Environmental Education Programs for All Ages
Houston Audubon brings hands-on nature education to schools and communities, teaching us about the amazing birds and wildlife in our area.
Bird Survey and Conservation Volunteer Program
Volunteer opportunities for habitat restoration, bird surveys, and sanctuary trail maintenance.
New Home Construction and Homeownership
Houston Habitat helps working families build and buy their own affordable homes through partnership, sweat equity, and zero-interest mortgages.
Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative
Holistic neighborhood strengthening through home repairs, beautification, and community gardens.
Grow the Circle Voter Engagement
Join Houston in Action's voter engagement program to help neighbors participate in elections and build stronger representation for our communities.
Bayou Greenways Trail and Park Network
A $220 million initiative creating 150 miles of connected parks and trails along nine major bayous.
Beyond the Bayous Regional Greenspace Expansion
Houston's plan to build connected green spaces and trails along railways and roads, bringing parks closer to every neighborhood.
Sam Houston Greenbelt Network
A regional conservation network connecting green corridors across the Greater Houston area.
Gulf-Houston Regional Conservation Plan
A decade-long collaborative plan guiding regional conservation goals for protected lands.
Houston Ship Channel TREES Program
A 10-year initiative planting native Super Tree species along 25 miles of the Houston Ship Channel.
iLead — youth leadership across cultures and faiths
Multi-month leadership program for 8th graders and a parent or guardian, building confidence and multicultural leadership skills through Houston's diversity.
Poder Quince Voter Registration at Celebrations
Free photo booths at quinceaneras while engaging guests in voter registration as they celebrate.
Community Action Network for Transit
Coalition of advocates and residents transforming transit and mobility through workshops and campaigns.
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