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The Channel | December 2024
Read our latest issue of The Channel to learn about our work in education, civic engagement, and arts and culture, including our recent campaign to connect eligible-to-naturalize-residents with nonprofit resources in Greater Houston.
Personal journeys fuel passion to help others take the oath of citizenship
Mariana Sanchez and Jannette Diep, of grantee organizations Bonding Against Adversity and BPSOS, know what it means to take the journey to U.S. citizenship. It’s why the two have made it their life’s work to help others do the same.
Where does civic engagement go from here?
A dialogue with Rice, UH professors who examined voting access across Houston’s nine-county region.
Houston Endowment Launches $4.9 Million Collaboration Fund to Strengthen Organizational Capacity of Local Nonprofits
Foundation directs funding to 65 current grantee partners, signaling commitment to building a resilient nonprofit sector
Apprenticeship programs show promise amid teacher workforce crisis
Apprenticeship programs are often associated with the construction industry, healthcare, and technology. However, as the nation grapples with an escalating teacher shortage, some school districts are turning to the familiar model to build a pipeline of prepared educators who learn alongside other teachers while earning a paycheck.
Four Local Artists Focus on Legacy in New Houston Endowment Installation
Local artists Jean Shon, Kaima Akarue, Kim Le, and Stanley Bermudez will showcase original works in Traces of Being.
A grant to help non-profits access more grants: Houston Endowment awards $3 million to United Way.
Funds will support United Way's Government Funding Initiative which will launch in 2025.
The Channel | October 2024
Explore the latest issue of The Channel, our monthly newsletter, to learn more about a collaborative vision for Houston's cultural districts, our new Vice President of Programs, and more.
New research shows impact of hiring uncertified teachers
With more than half of newly hired teachers in Texas lacking state certification and classroom experience, researchers are sounding the alarm on the long-term impact of a stop-gap measure.