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Keep Houston Beautiful: April Clean Up

Neighborhoods throughout greater Houston in partnership with Keep Houston Beautiful is hosting an April Clean Up event. Saturday, April 6 2024 8am at t

he South Houston Concerned Citizens Coalition Townwood Park (3402 Simsbrook, Houston). For more information, contact Melva Thorton at 713-498-7328.

EPA Region 6 - Environmental Awareness Townhall

Fort Bend County Environmental Organization is hosting an Environmental Awareness Townhall Meeting, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6-9 PM. The event will be held at the Missouri City Community Center Auditorium, 1522 Missouri City Dr. Missouri City, TX 77489.

Exciting News: Small Grants Application Rollout for 2024!

LISC small grants are aimed at supporting comprehensive community development, which involves a place-based and intentional approach to improve lives and strengthen communities by working at the intersection of people, places, and systems. For more information, please read through the full RFP . As a courtesy, the RFP includes the application questions. Please note that application submissions are done online, and you can find more details in the RFP.

Important Information:

Grant Amount: up to $5,000

Application Due via Online Submission: noon, April 30, 2024 via Small Grants 2024 Online Application

Q&A Workshop (virtual): Thursday, April 11, 2024, 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Register Here!

If you or someone you know has a project idea that fits within the scope of LISC Small Grants Initiative, you are encouraged to apply. Additionally, please show your support by sharing this opportunity with others who might be interested.

Should you have any questions or need further information, please contact Carolyn Andrews at candrews@lisc.org or 832-512-7087.

DISASTER READINESS AND RESILIENCE CLINIC


The Disaster Readiness and Resilience Clinic: Plan and Prepare will be held on May 4, 2024 at the Metropolitan (West Gray) Multi-Service Center, 1475 W Gray St., Houston, TX 77019, from 9 am to 3 pm. A Whole Community/Disability Access and Functional Needs (DAFN) inclusive workshop for individuals, caregivers, and families to improve their preparedness for the range of threats and hazards that may impact area community members. Promoting readiness through planning and consultation with support and service representatives including healthcare/medical/EMS/pharmacy/DME professionals, emergency managers, electricity providers, public health/housing/mental health/public transportation professionals, faith leaders and others.






Houston Toolbank

The Houston ToolBank is a nonprofit that provides fellow not-for-profit and community-focused organizations year-round access to an inventory of tools and equipment for use in projects, programs, and events. We provide tools to enhance the charitable sector’s capacity to serve, scale, and facilitate hands-on volunteerism. Access to ToolBank tools eliminates the need for agencies to incur the expense of purchasing, insuring, repairing, and storing tools, reducing the costs associated with service projects and allowing these agencies to focus more resources on their mission. We have a warehouse of 299 tool types and more than 15,000 tools, from basic items like shovels and hammers to bigger ticket items like generators, pressure washers, and high-quality power tools. To support the evolving needs of our community partners, we have added event equipment like a portable riser, folding tables and chairs, and lawn games. We have begun formalizing school partnerships and disaster programs.

Organizations can sign up to become ToolBank members at our website. www.houstontoolbank.org



FORT BEND HOUSTON COMPLETE COMMUNITIES



The Fort Bend Houston Complete Communities Action Plan has been approved by City Council. Thanks to all of you for your hard work, participation and engagement. Your questions, comments, community concerns, and recommendations was instrumental in forming the action plan. A special thanks to the community leaders and partners who helped guide the community engagement process to ensure that the plan reflects the needs of the community.

The Fort Bend Houston Complete Communities Action Plan will be used as a guide to make your project goals a reality. To ensure a Complete Community, it’s very important that you join a working group team to get these projects done.

You can review the action plan here: Fort Bend Houston Action Plan

Our work is just beginning! Sign up today to join a work group! click here



CenterPoint Energy's Agencies in Action Program

Provides...


You qualify if:

  • You are a residential customer of CenterPoint Energy Electric.
  • Your home is at least 16 years old.
  • Your annual household income qualifies you to meet income guidelines or you receive benefits from a public assistance program.
  • (SNAP, Medical Assistance or Medicare, Supplemental Security Income, Public Housing, Children’s Health Insurance, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families)

GIVE US A CALL! (855-751-6432) or visit CenterPointEnergy.com/AgenciesinAction


DO YOUR PART TO PROTECT OUR PIPES!

70% of sanitary sewer overflows in Houston are caused by clogs from fats, oils and grease poured down the drain and wipes flushed down toilets.

Put grease in its place! Dispose of leftover cooking waste with these easy steps: pour it in a jar, can, or bag, cool it, and once full, toss it in the trash.

Also, only flush the three P’s - pee, poo, and (toilet) paper. Everything else should go in the trash.

Together, we can all prevent clogs and harmful overflows! Learn more: www.ProtectOurPipes.org.

Learn more from Sammy, Ruby, and Martin – our Protect Our Pipes characters – through the resources below!

RESOURCES

Videos

Request a Presentation or Giveaway Event: Email ProtectOurPipes@houstontx.gov.

LEARN MORE! www.ProtectOurPipes.org


Building Food Security: 101

Thank you for joining the Building Food Security: 101 Panel Discussion meeting on Tuesday, March 29 to hear about the challenges of food insecurity in our communities and learned about how residents can advocate for fresh foods at their local grocery stores, create farmers' markets, and connected with partners to achieve food security.
This virtual meeting provided residents with the tools and resources needed to combat food insecurities, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.


Neighborhood Preservation Tools

If you want to learn about ways you can preserve the established character of your neighborhood, please watch the video below.

You have more questions? Call us at 832-393-6600, or visit us online at https://www.houstontx.gov/planning/Min-Lot_Size-Min_Bldg_Line.html

https://youtu.be/GeIWj2EJOJc


ALL LIGHTS ON, HOUSTON!

For more information on how to report light poles that are out or need maintenance, to request a new light pole, and to report tree canopy, please utilize the video below with CenterPoint, Public Works, and Urban Forestry. Thank you!

https://youtu.be/fkBFT-4zLbI


AIA Design for Impact

Thank you for participating in the Designing for Impact series. Over 400 people and 12 design professionals participated and facilitated these meetings in hopes to accomplish the objectives of the Houston Complete Communities Initiative.

To watch the presentations click the link below.

Designing for Impact: Part 1


Design for Impact: Part 2

The City of Houston would like to especially thank AIA Houston and the Houston Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) for engaging our communities and providing exceptional design concepts from projects outlined in the Complete Communities Action Plan.

AIA Houston and the City of Houston’s Complete Communities reserves and retains the ownership, the use, and copies of designs created, submitted, and presented.

Complete Communities continues to work to attract new development and supports expand resources throughout the neighborhoods.




Let's Work Together to Make Fort Bend Houston a Complete Community!



Keep Houston Beautiful: April Clean Up

Neighborhoods throughout greater Houston in partnership with Keep Houston Beautiful is hosting an April Clean Up event. Saturday, April 6 2024 8am at t

he South Houston Concerned Citizens Coalition Townwood Park (3402 Simsbrook, Houston). For more information, contact Melva Thorton at 713-498-7328.

EPA Region 6 - Environmental Awareness Townhall

Fort Bend County Environmental Organization is hosting an Environmental Awareness Townhall Meeting, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6-9 PM. The event will be held at the Missouri City Community Center Auditorium, 1522 Missouri City Dr. Missouri City, TX 77489.

Exciting News: Small Grants Application Rollout for 2024!

LISC small grants are aimed at supporting comprehensive community development, which involves a place-based and intentional approach to improve lives and strengthen communities by working at the intersection of people, places, and systems. For more information, please read through the full RFP . As a courtesy, the RFP includes the application questions. Please note that application submissions are done online, and you can find more details in the RFP.

Important Information:

Grant Amount: up to $5,000

Application Due via Online Submission: noon, April 30, 2024 via Small Grants 2024 Online Application

Q&A Workshop (virtual): Thursday, April 11, 2024, 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Register Here!

If you or someone you know has a project idea that fits within the scope of LISC Small Grants Initiative, you are encouraged to apply. Additionally, please show your support by sharing this opportunity with others who might be interested.

Should you have any questions or need further information, please contact Carolyn Andrews at candrews@lisc.org or 832-512-7087.

DISASTER READINESS AND RESILIENCE CLINIC


The Disaster Readiness and Resilience Clinic: Plan and Prepare will be held on May 4, 2024 at the Metropolitan (West Gray) Multi-Service Center, 1475 W Gray St., Houston, TX 77019, from 9 am to 3 pm. A Whole Community/Disability Access and Functional Needs (DAFN) inclusive workshop for individuals, caregivers, and families to improve their preparedness for the range of threats and hazards that may impact area community members. Promoting readiness through planning and consultation with support and service representatives including healthcare/medical/EMS/pharmacy/DME professionals, emergency managers, electricity providers, public health/housing/mental health/public transportation professionals, faith leaders and others.






Houston Toolbank

The Houston ToolBank is a nonprofit that provides fellow not-for-profit and community-focused organizations year-round access to an inventory of tools and equipment for use in projects, programs, and events. We provide tools to enhance the charitable sector’s capacity to serve, scale, and facilitate hands-on volunteerism. Access to ToolBank tools eliminates the need for agencies to incur the expense of purchasing, insuring, repairing, and storing tools, reducing the costs associated with service projects and allowing these agencies to focus more resources on their mission. We have a warehouse of 299 tool types and more than 15,000 tools, from basic items like shovels and hammers to bigger ticket items like generators, pressure washers, and high-quality power tools. To support the evolving needs of our community partners, we have added event equipment like a portable riser, folding tables and chairs, and lawn games. We have begun formalizing school partnerships and disaster programs.

Organizations can sign up to become ToolBank members at our website. www.houstontoolbank.org



FORT BEND HOUSTON COMPLETE COMMUNITIES



The Fort Bend Houston Complete Communities Action Plan has been approved by City Council. Thanks to all of you for your hard work, participation and engagement. Your questions, comments, community concerns, and recommendations was instrumental in forming the action plan. A special thanks to the community leaders and partners who helped guide the community engagement process to ensure that the plan reflects the needs of the community.

The Fort Bend Houston Complete Communities Action Plan will be used as a guide to make your project goals a reality. To ensure a Complete Community, it’s very important that you join a working group team to get these projects done.

You can review the action plan here: Fort Bend Houston Action Plan

Our work is just beginning! Sign up today to join a work group! click here



CenterPoint Energy's Agencies in Action Program

Provides...


You qualify if:

  • You are a residential customer of CenterPoint Energy Electric.
  • Your home is at least 16 years old.
  • Your annual household income qualifies you to meet income guidelines or you receive benefits from a public assistance program.
  • (SNAP, Medical Assistance or Medicare, Supplemental Security Income, Public Housing, Children’s Health Insurance, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families)

GIVE US A CALL! (855-751-6432) or visit CenterPointEnergy.com/AgenciesinAction


DO YOUR PART TO PROTECT OUR PIPES!

70% of sanitary sewer overflows in Houston are caused by clogs from fats, oils and grease poured down the drain and wipes flushed down toilets.

Put grease in its place! Dispose of leftover cooking waste with these easy steps: pour it in a jar, can, or bag, cool it, and once full, toss it in the trash.

Also, only flush the three P’s - pee, poo, and (toilet) paper. Everything else should go in the trash.

Together, we can all prevent clogs and harmful overflows! Learn more: www.ProtectOurPipes.org.

Learn more from Sammy, Ruby, and Martin – our Protect Our Pipes characters – through the resources below!

RESOURCES

Videos

Request a Presentation or Giveaway Event: Email ProtectOurPipes@houstontx.gov.

LEARN MORE! www.ProtectOurPipes.org


Building Food Security: 101

Thank you for joining the Building Food Security: 101 Panel Discussion meeting on Tuesday, March 29 to hear about the challenges of food insecurity in our communities and learned about how residents can advocate for fresh foods at their local grocery stores, create farmers' markets, and connected with partners to achieve food security.
This virtual meeting provided residents with the tools and resources needed to combat food insecurities, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.


Neighborhood Preservation Tools

If you want to learn about ways you can preserve the established character of your neighborhood, please watch the video below.

You have more questions? Call us at 832-393-6600, or visit us online at https://www.houstontx.gov/planning/Min-Lot_Size-Min_Bldg_Line.html

https://youtu.be/GeIWj2EJOJc


ALL LIGHTS ON, HOUSTON!

For more information on how to report light poles that are out or need maintenance, to request a new light pole, and to report tree canopy, please utilize the video below with CenterPoint, Public Works, and Urban Forestry. Thank you!

https://youtu.be/fkBFT-4zLbI


AIA Design for Impact

Thank you for participating in the Designing for Impact series. Over 400 people and 12 design professionals participated and facilitated these meetings in hopes to accomplish the objectives of the Houston Complete Communities Initiative.

To watch the presentations click the link below.

Designing for Impact: Part 1


Design for Impact: Part 2

The City of Houston would like to especially thank AIA Houston and the Houston Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) for engaging our communities and providing exceptional design concepts from projects outlined in the Complete Communities Action Plan.

AIA Houston and the City of Houston’s Complete Communities reserves and retains the ownership, the use, and copies of designs created, submitted, and presented.

Complete Communities continues to work to attract new development and supports expand resources throughout the neighborhoods.




Let's Work Together to Make Fort Bend Houston a Complete Community!



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