America’s system of constitutional democracy has long been the envy of the world. Yet, this is an incredibly fragile time; each day seems to bring news that further divides and angers the American public.
For over 83 years, Houston Endowment has worked to advance equity of opportunity for the people of Greater Houston. We believe that in order to realize an equitable and vibrant city we should all participate in shaping our shared future.
On Monday, the United States Census Bureau announced a shortened timeframe for the 2020 Census. This curtailment will almost certainly result in an inaccurate census count, which is bad news for our region.
Houston in Action members are coordinating to increase the region’s capacity to plan for future needs, self-organize, and empower residents to be effective advocates – regardless of their political affiliation or the issues they care about.
Commissioned by Houston Endowment, the Take Action Houston report, a project of Houston in Action, assesses systemic barriers and opportunities for civic engagement in Harris
We believe that all residents of greater Houston should have the opportunity to thrive, regardless of what neighborhood they live in or where they were born. We believe in effective support systems for vulnerable populations.
As a philanthropic institution that is working to improve the quality of life of residents in greater Houston, we know it is not possible to do so without justice for all people.