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August 13, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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More than 50 Galveston-area nonprofits gathered to learn how United Way of Galveston’s Coffee & Quality program can help their organizations use data, improve services, and make more informed decisions.
May 13, 2026 at 7:02 PM
More than 50 Galveston-area nonprofits gathered to learn how United Way of Galveston’s Coffee & Quality program can help their organizations use data, improve services, and make more informed decisions.
What does it take to build a stronger teacher workforce?
Across Texas, districts are investing in residencies, mentorship, and grow-your-own programs to create more stable, local pipelines into teaching.
Across Texas, districts are investing in residencies, mentorship, and grow-your-own programs to create more stable, local pipelines into teaching.
May 7, 2026 at 2:04 PM
What does it take to build a stronger teacher workforce?
Across Texas, districts are investing in residencies, mentorship, and grow-your-own programs to create more stable, local pipelines into teaching.
Across Texas, districts are investing in residencies, mentorship, and grow-your-own programs to create more stable, local pipelines into teaching.
Collaboration is strengthening the path to citizenship in Houston.
Through the Greater Houston Citizenship Project, SEDES expanded capacity by launching a navigator model, updating ESL curriculum, building recruitment and pursuing DOJ accreditation so more residents can access support.
Through the Greater Houston Citizenship Project, SEDES expanded capacity by launching a navigator model, updating ESL curriculum, building recruitment and pursuing DOJ accreditation so more residents can access support.
May 6, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Collaboration is strengthening the path to citizenship in Houston.
Through the Greater Houston Citizenship Project, SEDES expanded capacity by launching a navigator model, updating ESL curriculum, building recruitment and pursuing DOJ accreditation so more residents can access support.
Through the Greater Houston Citizenship Project, SEDES expanded capacity by launching a navigator model, updating ESL curriculum, building recruitment and pursuing DOJ accreditation so more residents can access support.
Houston's #1! A coordinated, community driven effort of non-profit partners has helped our region lead the nation in citizenship applications. Learn about this collaborative work in this month's issue of The Channel.
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Plus: Inside the push to build a stronger teacher pipeline
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March 26, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Houston's #1! A coordinated, community driven effort of non-profit partners has helped our region lead the nation in citizenship applications. Learn about this collaborative work in this month's issue of The Channel.
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Riverside Hospital has been part of Third Ward’s history for generations. After its closure left a gap in care and community identity, residents and leaders worked together to bring it back.
At Houston Endowment, we were proud to support this effort alongside community partners and Harris County.
At Houston Endowment, we were proud to support this effort alongside community partners and Harris County.
How a historic Black hospital got a second chance
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March 4, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Riverside Hospital has been part of Third Ward’s history for generations. After its closure left a gap in care and community identity, residents and leaders worked together to bring it back.
At Houston Endowment, we were proud to support this effort alongside community partners and Harris County.
At Houston Endowment, we were proud to support this effort alongside community partners and Harris County.
What makes an artist's life sustainable in Houston? Explore the intersections of art, culture, and community with us on our newest episode of Upstream.
Featuring voices from artists, data experts, and arts advocates. Episode link in the comments. #HoustonArtist #ArtCommunity
Featuring voices from artists, data experts, and arts advocates. Episode link in the comments. #HoustonArtist #ArtCommunity
March 3, 2026 at 1:07 AM
What makes an artist's life sustainable in Houston? Explore the intersections of art, culture, and community with us on our newest episode of Upstream.
Featuring voices from artists, data experts, and arts advocates. Episode link in the comments. #HoustonArtist #ArtCommunity
Featuring voices from artists, data experts, and arts advocates. Episode link in the comments. #HoustonArtist #ArtCommunity
We went green and got platinum! Our office was the first philanthropy headquarters recognized with LEED Operations and Management (O+M) platinum certification.
February 4, 2026 at 5:02 PM
We went green and got platinum! Our office was the first philanthropy headquarters recognized with LEED Operations and Management (O+M) platinum certification.
Artists, raise your voice! The @FreshArts Greater Houston Artist Survey wants to know what it's like to live and work as an artist in Houston. Survey goes live Monday, Feb. 2.
January 30, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Artists, raise your voice! The @FreshArts Greater Houston Artist Survey wants to know what it's like to live and work as an artist in Houston. Survey goes live Monday, Feb. 2.
🚨 We’re Hiring: Program Officer, Education
We seek an experienced and collaborative professional to join our team as an Education Program Officer to help advance the Foundation’s postsecondary education strategy.
We seek an experienced and collaborative professional to join our team as an Education Program Officer to help advance the Foundation’s postsecondary education strategy.
December 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
🚨 We’re Hiring: Program Officer, Education
We seek an experienced and collaborative professional to join our team as an Education Program Officer to help advance the Foundation’s postsecondary education strategy.
We seek an experienced and collaborative professional to join our team as an Education Program Officer to help advance the Foundation’s postsecondary education strategy.
Jacqueline Whiting Bostic recalls her childhood home as “the party house,” but to the public, it’s known as the 1870 Reverend Jack Yates House. Though it now sits in Sam Houston Park, it was once part of the historic Freedmen’s Town neighborhood.
December 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Jacqueline Whiting Bostic recalls her childhood home as “the party house,” but to the public, it’s known as the 1870 Reverend Jack Yates House. Though it now sits in Sam Houston Park, it was once part of the historic Freedmen’s Town neighborhood.
We’re pleased to announce Arshad Matin as our new Board Chair, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Matin has served on the Board of Directors since 2018 and will continue to provide oversight, guidance, and leadership to our organization.
December 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
We’re pleased to announce Arshad Matin as our new Board Chair, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Matin has served on the Board of Directors since 2018 and will continue to provide oversight, guidance, and leadership to our organization.
Research by the Education Policy Initiative at Carolina (EPIC), illuminated data about teacher candidates who completed a residency program in Texas, compared with those who did not. (1/4)
December 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Research by the Education Policy Initiative at Carolina (EPIC), illuminated data about teacher candidates who completed a residency program in Texas, compared with those who did not. (1/4)
The Board of Directors of Houston Endowment today announced that Elisa Villanueva Beard has been selected as the Foundation’s seventh president and CEO, succeeding Ann Barnett Stern. She will assume the role on March 30, 2026.
December 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The Board of Directors of Houston Endowment today announced that Elisa Villanueva Beard has been selected as the Foundation’s seventh president and CEO, succeeding Ann Barnett Stern. She will assume the role on March 30, 2026.
Strong partnerships make our work possible. Thanks to the many partners who came together to celebrate the collective successes of the Greater Houston Citizenship Project.
December 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Strong partnerships make our work possible. Thanks to the many partners who came together to celebrate the collective successes of the Greater Houston Citizenship Project.
“Every student deserves a clear, affordable path to a credential that leads to economic opportunity, August Hamilton, Program Director for Education, recently told the Houston Press.
December 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
“Every student deserves a clear, affordable path to a credential that leads to economic opportunity, August Hamilton, Program Director for Education, recently told the Houston Press.
Do artists have the supports they need to make a career in Houston sustainable? That's what Fresh Arts and
@smudataarts.bsky.social hope to uncover in the Greater Houston Artist Survey and why they've worked with the art community to shape the survey every step of the way.
@smudataarts.bsky.social hope to uncover in the Greater Houston Artist Survey and why they've worked with the art community to shape the survey every step of the way.
November 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Do artists have the supports they need to make a career in Houston sustainable? That's what Fresh Arts and
@smudataarts.bsky.social hope to uncover in the Greater Houston Artist Survey and why they've worked with the art community to shape the survey every step of the way.
@smudataarts.bsky.social hope to uncover in the Greater Houston Artist Survey and why they've worked with the art community to shape the survey every step of the way.
What does it take to create a thriving environment where artists can live and work? Collaboration and data.
November 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
What does it take to create a thriving environment where artists can live and work? Collaboration and data.
The @texastribune.org brought together some of Texas’ most inspiring thinkers, leaders, and innovators to discuss the issues that matter most during its annual #TribFest25.
November 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The @texastribune.org brought together some of Texas’ most inspiring thinkers, leaders, and innovators to discuss the issues that matter most during its annual #TribFest25.
We joined San Jacinto College this summer to celebrate the first graduates of its BAS in Early Childhood Education. Among them: Priscilla Alverio—a single mom, full-time teacher, and now college graduate.
#HoustonEducation #EarlyChildhood
#HoustonEducation #EarlyChildhood
November 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
We joined San Jacinto College this summer to celebrate the first graduates of its BAS in Early Childhood Education. Among them: Priscilla Alverio—a single mom, full-time teacher, and now college graduate.
#HoustonEducation #EarlyChildhood
#HoustonEducation #EarlyChildhood
We are grateful to our President and CEO, Ann B. Stern, for her strategic vision and inspired leadership. Read about her enormous legacy in this week’s issue of the Houston Business Journal. https://f.mtr.cool/tnmhqdpbzz
November 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We are grateful to our President and CEO, Ann B. Stern, for her strategic vision and inspired leadership. Read about her enormous legacy in this week’s issue of the Houston Business Journal. https://f.mtr.cool/tnmhqdpbzz
Nine area community colleges recently received $5 million--it's an investment from Houston Endowment that will unlock opportunities for Houston's students.
November 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Nine area community colleges recently received $5 million--it's an investment from Houston Endowment that will unlock opportunities for Houston's students.
This Veterans Day, we’re proud to recognize the many ways veterans lead in civic life.
Grantee We the Veterans’ new Veteran Civic Health Index goes beyond the data.
#VeteransDay #CivicEngagement
Grantee We the Veterans’ new Veteran Civic Health Index goes beyond the data.
#VeteransDay #CivicEngagement
November 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
This Veterans Day, we’re proud to recognize the many ways veterans lead in civic life.
Grantee We the Veterans’ new Veteran Civic Health Index goes beyond the data.
#VeteransDay #CivicEngagement
Grantee We the Veterans’ new Veteran Civic Health Index goes beyond the data.
#VeteransDay #CivicEngagement
At a recent SMU DataArts lecture, Bao-Long Chu shared how Houston Endowment is shifting its approach to arts funding: building on data, drawing from lessons in parks, and emphasizing civic participation.
#ArtsFunding #HoustonCulture
@smudataarts.bsky.social
#ArtsFunding #HoustonCulture
@smudataarts.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
At a recent SMU DataArts lecture, Bao-Long Chu shared how Houston Endowment is shifting its approach to arts funding: building on data, drawing from lessons in parks, and emphasizing civic participation.
#ArtsFunding #HoustonCulture
@smudataarts.bsky.social
#ArtsFunding #HoustonCulture
@smudataarts.bsky.social
→ Last year close to 60% of the new teachers entering the classroom were uncertified.
→ Currently about 12% of our teachers in our schools are still uncertified.
→ Currently about 12% of our teachers in our schools are still uncertified.
November 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
→ Last year close to 60% of the new teachers entering the classroom were uncertified.
→ Currently about 12% of our teachers in our schools are still uncertified.
→ Currently about 12% of our teachers in our schools are still uncertified.