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Houston Endowment is a nonpartisan, private foundation that exists to serve the people of Greater Houston. We believe in the power of bringing people together to solve problems at their very root.
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That's why our partners, Fresh Arts and @smudataarts.bsky.social, sought artists' input about the 2026 Greater Houston Artist Survey during a recent town hall.
November 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
That's why our partners, Fresh Arts and @smudataarts.bsky.social, sought artists' input about the 2026 Greater Houston Artist Survey during a recent town hall.
Between panels and speakers, nonprofit professionals were invited to recharge and connect with others in the Common Good Corner, a lounge hosted by Houston Endowment.
November 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Between panels and speakers, nonprofit professionals were invited to recharge and connect with others in the Common Good Corner, a lounge hosted by Houston Endowment.
Her journey shows the strength of this job-embedded, flexible program, especially as new state rules will soon require early-grade teachers to be certified. These grads are meeting that moment.
Proud to support efforts that remove barriers and grow Houston’s teaching talent.
Proud to support efforts that remove barriers and grow Houston’s teaching talent.
Alverio proves dreams are worth the wait
Priscilla Alverio stood in her third grade classroom last year, lesson plans piling up, her son's busy schedule demanding attention, and four college courses weighing on her mind. When she disappeared from her online classes for two weeks, Dr. Albert Talley, San Jacinto College's senior director of child development and education programs, showed up to check on her.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Her journey shows the strength of this job-embedded, flexible program, especially as new state rules will soon require early-grade teachers to be certified. These grads are meeting that moment.
Proud to support efforts that remove barriers and grow Houston’s teaching talent.
Proud to support efforts that remove barriers and grow Houston’s teaching talent.
Grants were designed to develop strategies that increase the number of students successfully completing their education and earning credentials of value that lead to high-wage, high-demand jobs.
November 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Grants were designed to develop strategies that increase the number of students successfully completing their education and earning credentials of value that lead to high-wage, high-demand jobs.
Alvin College, Brazosport College, College of the Mainland, Galveston College, Houston City College, Lee College, Lone Star College, and Wharton County Junior College each received a $500,000 grant.
November 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Alvin College, Brazosport College, College of the Mainland, Galveston College, Houston City College, Lee College, Lone Star College, and Wharton County Junior College each received a $500,000 grant.
The report features Vet the Vote, a nonpartisan initiative enlisting veterans and military families as poll workers.
Our Work — We the Veterans
Learn more about the work we do at We the Veterans and how we are empowing the veteran and military family community to strengthen American democracy
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November 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The report features Vet the Vote, a nonpartisan initiative enlisting veterans and military families as poll workers.
Facing these statistics, Houston region school districts are partnering with institutions of higher education to develop Grow Your Own programs.
Upstream launches with learnings from Grow Your Own effort in local…
In the first episode of our new webinar series, Upstream, we explore a promising, community-driven solution: Grow Your Own (GYO) teacher preparation…
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November 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Facing these statistics, Houston region school districts are partnering with institutions of higher education to develop Grow Your Own programs.
Learn more by listening to the latest episode of Upstream.
Upstream launches with learnings from Grow Your Own effort in local…
In the first episode of our new webinar series, Upstream, we explore a promising, community-driven solution: Grow Your Own (GYO) teacher preparation…
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November 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Learn more by listening to the latest episode of Upstream.
These individuals are now collaborating to provide opportunities for teacher candidates to achieve certification through Grow Your Own programs. Hear these stories on Upstream, linked below, and share a story about your favorite teacher in the comments. houstonendowment.org/upstream
Upstream launches with learnings from Grow Your Own effort in local…
In the first episode of our new webinar series, Upstream, we explore a promising, community-driven solution: Grow Your Own (GYO) teacher preparation…
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November 3, 2025 at 10:55 PM
These individuals are now collaborating to provide opportunities for teacher candidates to achieve certification through Grow Your Own programs. Hear these stories on Upstream, linked below, and share a story about your favorite teacher in the comments. houstonendowment.org/upstream
Houston Endowment President & CEO Ann Barnett Stern highlighted the power of unity at the Greater Houston Arts Forum: “Today is a milestone. Coming together across disciplines & organizations proves this sector’s strength and vitality.”
October 31, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Houston Endowment President & CEO Ann Barnett Stern highlighted the power of unity at the Greater Houston Arts Forum: “Today is a milestone. Coming together across disciplines & organizations proves this sector’s strength and vitality.”
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Planning a clear roadmap for historic investment in teacher…
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October 1, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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