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Houston’s largest-ever naturalization ceremony swears in more than 3,300 new citizens

3,360 people were sworn in as U.S. citizens during Houston’s largest-ever naturalization ceremony, led by a coalition of county and community organizations.

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Local Artist Recognized for Sharing Story of Migration, Resilience, and Family Devotion

Local artist Guadalupe Hernandez will showcase his series, Con Cariño, in a solo exhibition of the Jones Artist Awards Program. Created by Houston Endowment, the program recognizes local artists and reflects the many stories and perspectives of Greater Houston’s residents.

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December 11, 2024

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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,…
December 11, 2024

Civic Engagement

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…
December 10, 2024

Civic Engagement

Where does civic engagement go from here?

A dialogue with Rice, UH professors who examined voting access across Houston’s nine-county region.
November 25, 2024

Arts and Parks, Civic Engagement, Other, Public Education

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
November 18, 2024

Public Education

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…
November 12, 2024

Arts and Parks

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.
October 31, 2024

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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.
October 30, 2024

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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…
October 29, 2024

Public Education

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…