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The mission of the Kinder Foundation is to support Greater Houston as a model city for economic opportunity and quality of life.
Community leader, convening agencies and coordinating resources to create positive change. Facilitating philanthropy for Houston's families and corporations.
Immigration reform non-profit
Financial philanthropy
Established by a transformative gift from Maureen and Jim Hackett, The Hackett Center is the Meadows Institute’s first regional center, focused on the unique needs of Greater Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast. Starting with its inaugural effort to help heal communities traumatized by Hurricane Harvey, The Hackett Center has advanced mental health initiatives – primarily focused on children, youth, and families – to improve lives across the region.
Private philanthropic foundation that improves life for the people of the greater Houston area through its contributions to charitable organizations and educational institutions.
Educational organization.
Council.
Represents ship owners/agents and stevedores in the western Gulf of Mexico through collective bargaining, government relations, trade facilitation, safety training and other personnel functions.
Local trade organization for single-family home builders and related industries.
Leader, trusted partner and Houston’s social safety net – improving lives and tackling key social issues that touch children, families, seniors and people in crisis.
Help women in crisis regain their self-esteem and dignity, empowering them to return to society as productive, self-sufficient individuals.
Texas West Africa Chamber of Commerce (TWACC) is a voluntary membership organization of business leaders dedicated to promote trade between Texas, US and West Africa.
Project Lead The Way is a nonprofit organization that provides a transformative learning experience for PreK-12 students and teachers across the U.S.
By providing millions of dollars in grants, working with community partners, and delivering important research, Episcopal Health Foundation addresses the underlying causes of poor health.
We are the leading advocate, resource and community partner for quality rental housing providers in the Houston and surrounding area.
Voluntary association of local governments.
