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21 offices answer for Afton Oaks / River Oaks — from the corner of your block to the floor of Congress. Hold them to it.
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Around 9 in 10 Houstonians across party lines support universal gun background checks — though most guessed support was closer to 1 in 3.Kinder Institute Houston Area Survey · 2026
Feeling connected to neighbors is linked to health gains comparable to a $100,000 rise in household income.Kinder Institute Houston Area Survey · 2026
70% of Americans feel a responsibility to connect with people who are different from them.More in Common, The Connection Opportunity · 2025
74% would rather work toward a shared goal that improves their community than talk about group tensions.More in Common, The Connection Opportunity · 2025
Houstonians show greater interest in connecting across every line of difference than the national average.More in Common, The Connection Opportunity · 2025
A place-based view of the people, groups, institutions, businesses, spaces, and connections that make Afton Oaks / River Oaks work.
Neighborhood Asset Map
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LEON JAWORSKI FOUNDATION
Education nonprofit serving HOUSTON.
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GYAN SHAKTI
Education nonprofit serving Houston.
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HEAVENLY LIGHT
Education nonprofit serving HOUSTON.
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PHYSICIANS FOR PALESTINE
Health Care nonprofit serving Houston.
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ST PHILIP DAY SCHOOL
Education nonprofit serving Houston.
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LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC
Education nonprofit serving Houston.
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WOMEN IN HOSPITALITY INC
Education nonprofit serving Houston.
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LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION
Education nonprofit serving Houston.
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HOUSTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL INC
Education nonprofit serving Houston.
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TANGLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL PTO
Education nonprofit serving Houston.
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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON FOUNDATION
Education nonprofit serving Houston.
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MILITARY AND HOSPITALLER ORD OF ST LAZARUS OF JERUSALEM GRD PRI AM-SW
Health Care nonprofit serving Houston.
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FAY SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FUND
Education nonprofit serving HOUSTON.
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Spring Branch Management District
The Spring Branch Management District provides enhanced services to the Spring Branch area of west Houston including public safety, beautification, and community programs. The district supports one of Houston's most diverse neighborhoods, home to significant Vietnamese, Latino, and other immigrant communities. Board meetings are open to the public.
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Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
155-acre nonprofit nature sanctuary providing education about the natural environment and protecting native plants and animals through trails, gardens, and programs for all ages.
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