Community Family Centers

Community Family Centers (CFC) equips families with the tools they need to become self-sufficient members of the community. CFC educates individuals, supports families, and strengthens the community by providing a safe and nurturing environment for children to excel, promoting opportunities for adults to learn, and advancing cultural understanding and community partnerships.  The Toddler, Infant, and Parent Services program, known as TIPS, is designed to provide education and resources for expectant families and their children 3 years old and younger. TIPS is a direct service program that promotes healthy behaviors and risk factors during pregnancy and beyond. Many of the TIPS parents are also enrolled in GED preparation, ESL, and financial literacy classes.

HTX Art

HTX Art in the HEART breaks down barriers and empowers communities through creative expression. The organization offers art classes, summer camps, and after school programs to meet the needs in Northeast Houston and the greater Houston area. It all began when Founder Roni Cabrera and her family converted an old yellow school bus into a mobile art studio and mobilized to assist at community events during the hardships of the pandemic.

Naba Shoes for Kids

NABA Shoes for Kids provides brand new shoes for school aged children in the East End and throughout the Greater Houston Area. The Shoes for Kids program helps assist in fighting the outward signs of poverty in the community, giving children in need new tennis shoes to attend school with pride. To date, the organization has provided over 60,000 pairs of shoes.

Segundo Barrio Children’s Chorus

Segundo Barrio Children’s Chorus transforms the lives of children and their families through tuition-free bilingual music education and mentoring. Instruction includes vocal training, sight singing, and music theory that is coupled with performance opportunities at community events throughout the Greater Houston area. The program targets children from Spanish-speaking households ages 4-12.

The Bridge Over Troubled Waters

The Bridge Over Troubled Waters offers support, provides safety, and prevents domestic and sexual violence. The Bridge assists with prevention services, financial education, housing, and brings awareness within the community to other organizations. With two offices, in Pasadena and one in Baytown, The Bridge serves families in crisis through a variety of programs including: crisis intervention, a 24-hour hotline, counseling and an emergency shelter at their Pasadena location.