Looking to make an impact in the lives of justice-impacted youth?
Youth between the ages of 16-26 who have experienced the Harris County Juvenile Justice are encouraged to join!
Contact Jade Miller at jade.miller@ca4y.org to sign up.
Let us help your teen develop study skills essential for academic success. In this interactive virtual workshop, you will learn practical and effective strategies for studying smarter, not harder.
Our expert instructors will guide you through a comprehensive webinar to help your student understand their learning style, take great notes, overcome procrastination, and more.
Register your teen today!
Calling all artists! Join Council Member Karla Cisneros, Houston Arts Alliance, and the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs to learn about City of Houston Grants available for artists and creators.
When: Thurs, July 6th, 6:30pm-8pm
Where: HTX Art Studio, 8321 Jensen Dr.
More information here
Visit this page for grant opportunities for Houston artists and arts organizations to apply for city funding. Each has its own deadline and requirements.
Read more
Are you looking for a job and/or to get your record expunged for free? If you are this event is a must-attend! During the Career Fair and Record Expungement event you can expect free record expungement services provided by partnering attorneys and jobs and resources available for youth with pending criminal backgrounds.
Scan the QR Code or Click Here to Register!
Does your teen need help with time management? Join Today’s Youth for a two-day time management webinar specifically for teens. We’ll cover tools for getting organized, staying focused, managing time, and more.
Register your teen today.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Harris County 4-H is having two Mental Health First Aid trainings, which is focused on understanding the signs and symptoms of mental illness and substance abuse along with knowing local resources to connect individuals in crisis are a few topics that will be discussed during the Mental Health First Aid Trainings offered in
Houston (7/8)
Mental Health First Aid – Adult Training Tickets, Sat, Jul 8, 2023 at 8:15 AM | Eventbrite and Barrett Station/Crosby (7/22)
Mental Health First Aid – Adult Training Tickets, Sat, Jul 22, 2023 at 8:15 AM | Eventbrite. Seats are filling up. This is a great training opportunity for educators, health professionals, clergy, sororities, fraternities and anyone who interacts with the public.
Greetings partners,
Equipando Padres is a nationwide program that provides parents and caregivers with the tools and knowledge to support their students on their journey to college! We cordially invite parents and caregivers to our upcoming event – “Starting College Strong!” or “¡Comenzando la Universidad con Ganas!” Parents will learn about trends and ways to support their students as they transition to a university engineering program.
Workshops are completely bilingual!
Wednesday, July 26th, 2023
7 PM ET/ 6 PM CT / 4 PM PT
Folks can register at the link below:
July 2023 Equipando Padres Registration July 26/Registro (26 de julio) (jotform.com)
Please support by sharing this with your networks in your newsletters. If you’re interested in bringing Equipando Padres to you, please complete our interest form.
When discussing grants, it is important to consider the various types of funding sources that provide them. While the government is a commonly known funding source, it actually accounts for less than 30% of all grants. Funding sources can differ in how they distribute grants, and some are more suitable for individuals, while others are better suited for nonprofits. Understanding the different types of funding sources can help you target specific grants that align with your organization’s needs. So, GrantWatch has provided information to identify the five main types of grant funding sources.
Hurricane season lasts from June 1st through November 30th. The peak of hurricane and tropical storm activity has historically been August – September for this region, and this is projected to be the case for this year as well. Now is the time to start to ensure that you’re prepared for the season, because severe storms and flooding events can happen at any time.
Below you will see some key highlights on preparedness, but please visit Hurricanes | Ready.gov for more details.
Personal Readiness Checklist:
- One gallon of water for each person in your household for at least a two-week supply
- First Aid Kit
- Hand crank solar powered radio
- 2-week supply of canned and dry food
- Cash on hand
- Pet food and supplies
- Hygiene products
- Dry bags for important documents
- Sign up to receive alerts about emergencies from local municipalities or downloading emergency alert apps.
- City of Houston – Emergency Alerts – City of Houston Emergency Operations Center
- Brazoria County – Search for “Brazoria County OEM” in the app store or Google play.
- Harris County – Ready Harris
- Montgomery County – Welcome to Montgomery County, Texas (mctx.org)
- Red Cross Emergency App – Mobile Apps and Voice-Enabled Skills and Actions | American Red Cross
- Following city and county Offices of Emergency Management on Facebook and Twitter is also good to receive live updates.
You can also find more information with the Red Cross.
The Family Math Literacy Initiative is for Texas adult learners and their family members to receive math instructional support in learning basic math operations and enhancing digital skill building. Our call center is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. One of our representatives will help you get the math support you need. Register here.