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Tight-knit neighbors, better lives: How strong community ties can help Houstonians feel healthier, safer | Kinder Institute for Urban Research
Kinder Institute research finds Houston residents in close-knit neighborhoods report better health and feel safer at home.
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We asked 180 Houston advocates where to start on curbing food insecurity. Here’s what they said.
Houston advocates identified cross-sector collaboration, transportation, and community engagement as top priorities for reducing food insecurity across Greater
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GO Neighborhoods: Discover the Power of Community | LISC Houston
GO Neighborhoods supports Houston communities in Fifth Ward, OST/South Union, and Northline through housing, economic, education, health, and safety programs.
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
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Beyond the streets: Estimated 140,000-plus Houston-area adults were temporarily homeless in prior year
A Kinder Institute survey estimates 141,400 Houston-area adults were temporarily homeless in the prior year — about 5% of all residents.
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Shoddy AC, pesky cockroaches, thin insulation: Study gives early insight into common Houston housing issues
A Kinder Institute survey of 900+ Houston households finds AC problems, cockroaches, and poor insulation among the most common housing issues.
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Small Investments. Big Community Impact. | LISC Houston
LISC Houston announces 2026 Small Grant Awardees, offering up to $5,000 to grassroots groups driving neighborhood change across Houston.
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
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'An Important Voice for the Latino Community': 2026 LULAC National Convention Coverage
Houston Public Media reports on the 2026 LULAC National Convention in Fort Worth, covering immigration, voting rights, education, and civic engagement.
Houston Public Media
