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Who's Included
Culture, belonging, and what connects us
What’s true in Houston
Harris County · 2022 · US Census ACS 5-yr
4,726,177
Total population
34.1
Median age
2,076,103
Hispanic or Latino population
From the Library
12 resources
How Houston's 911 System Works
articlePresident Wilson Had Dyslexia and Led America Through War
Woodrow Wilson couldn't read until age 12 but became president and led America through World War I.
articleBird Names Change to Honor Birds, Not Racist History
American bird experts will rename birds to focus on the animals themselves, not people with harmful …
articleGood News Stories from Across America This Week
Weekly roundup of positive news stories about housing, trains, health care, and community progress a…
articleFashion Shows Welcome Disabled Models and Creative Student Designs
Fashion runways now celebrate disabled models and student creativity instead of just perfect looks.
articleHawaii neighbors use tractor to rescue 98-year-old from flood
Hawaiian community members used a front-loading tractor to safely rescue a 98-year-old woman from he…
Community
3 organizations working on this
DiverseWorks
DiverseWorks is a nonprofit visual and performing arts space in Houston dedicated to commissioning a…
NAACP Houston
nonprofitChampions racial equity and justice in Greater Houston through advocacy, voter engagement, and commu…
Houston in Action
nonprofitCoordinates community organizations across Greater Houston to break down barriers to civic participa…
Policy & Officials
3 related policies
Texas Law Protects Disaster Aid from Scams and Fraud
Texas law limits campaign money during legislative walkouts
Texas Senate honors James Bruce Bugg Jr. from San Antonio
8 related officials
Available Services
8 services and programs
TRIO Talent Search at Houston Schools
College readiness program at Milby, Chavez, Deady, and Navarro schools with SAT prep and campus tour…
Refugee Services — resettlement, employment, and legal aid
Comprehensive refugee resettlement including housing, job training, cultural orientation, and DOJ-ac…
713.533.4900
Interfaith Relations — dialogue, tours, and community building
Interfaith dialogue programs including Dinner Dialogue, house of worship tours, and cultural exchang…
713-493-9699
IMpulse — young professionals embracing diversity through service
A network of young leaders and professionals dedicated to embracing diversity, promoting understandi…
713.533.4900
Veterans services — benefits, housing, and employment
One-stop connection to 80+ partner organizations for veteran housing, jobs, health, and benefits in …
713-942-2627
Hatch Youth Program
Safe, affirming space where LGBTQIA+ youth ages 7-20 build friendships and develop leadership skills…
What your neighbors changed
Houston Bike Plan adoption
Houston City Council adopted a comprehensive bike plan calling for 1,800 miles of bikeways. Communit...
organizing / 2016Flint Water Crisis Community Response
Flint residents, led by community members like LeeAnne Walters and scientists from Virginia Tech, ex...
policy / 2015Houston Equal Rights Ordinance campaign
Houston City Council passed the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO) banning discrimination based o...
What your neighbors are frustrated about
flooding
Responsible: Harris County Flood Control District
Every time it rains more than an inch, my street turns into a river. I have lost two cars.
housing
Responsible: Houston Housing Authority
Gentrification is not a theory here. It is my neighbor getting an eviction notice.