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Coalition Building

Organizations working together across sectors, issues, and identities. The coalitions that multiply impact.

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Catholic Charities Parish Relations Office – Connect Your Parish

Connects Galveston-Houston Archdiocese parishes with Catholic Charities programs, training, and volunteer opportunities through the Parish Relations Office.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

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Marching for Pride and a Democratic Hungary

Run a United Way Workplace Giving Campaign

Donate to United Way Houston

United Way Greater Houston

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Clinics, agencies, nonprofits, funders, and community groups

Health is delivered by many kinds of people and institutions. Start here to see who is providing care, organizing support, funding work, and shaping the system.

Harris County Commissioners Court

6 connections in this ecosystem

United Way Greater Houston

2 connections in this ecosystem

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Compassionate Houston Partner Network

Marching for Pride and a Democratic Hungary

#ListenFirst Coalition

Request for approval of a non-financial Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Harris County and the Houston Food Bank (HFB).

Request for approval to renew membership with the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) in an amount not to exceed $6,060 for the period of July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027.

Request by Housing and Community Development for approval of a sixth amendment to an agreement with The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County (CFTH) funded by the American Rescue Plan Act 2021 (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) and Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) Funds.

Request for approval to renew membership with the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) in an amount not to exceed $6,060 for the period of July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027.

Request for approval to terminate a contract with Houston Area Women's Center, Inc. for domestic violence system coordination & support services for Public Health Services effective June 30, 2026, in connection with a contract renewal approved by Commissioners Court on October 30, 2025 (240190), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature.

Population: 4,726,177

Total population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)

629,798 with bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree holders

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)

258,583 with master's degree

Master's degree holders

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)

2,175,176 White residents

White population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)

893,393 Black residents

Black or African American population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)

2,076,103 Hispanic/Latino residents

Hispanic or Latino population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau / American Community Survey (ACS)

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Who works in Coalition Building in Houston

US Dream Academy

Greater OST / South Union

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Help for any Houston neighbor in need — food, immigration, housing, and more. Open to all.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese Galveston-Houston

United Way Greater Houston

We know many of our neighbors are struggling to make ends meet. If you need help with food, housing, or utility assistance, call 2-1-1 or 1-877-541-7905 or visit 211texas.org to connect with a caring information and referral specialist today. You’re not alone, help is here!

COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS OF HOUSTON/HARRIS COUNTY

Housing & Shelter nonprofit serving Houston.

Othering and Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley

1 connection in this ecosystem

Center for Houston's Future

1 connection in this ecosystem

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

1 connection in this ecosystem

Houston in Action

1 connection in this ecosystem

Request for approval to renew the membership to the Texas Water Association for the period of October 31, 2026, through October 31, 2027, at a cost of $8,051.

Run a United Way Workplace Giving Campaign

Donate to United Way Houston

Partner with United Way of Greater Houston

Business and Civic Leadership Forum

Catholic Charities Parish Relations Office – Connect Your Parish

Cultural Organizing Working Group — Houston in Action

American Leadership Forum - Houston/Gulf Coast Region - Organization

Welcoming Houston Initiative Launched

Our Partners | Restoring Justice

Southeast Coalition of Civic Clubs

Disaster Recovery & Resiliency

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