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Housing and Community Development 2023 Fall Community Meetings
Attend HCD’s Fall Community Meetings to learn about recent accomplishments and give input on future housing and community development activities and programs.
Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Meeting
Actualización del Plan de Mitigación de Riesgos
Help Create the new MSC Dreamcatcher sculpture with artist Jesse Lott
Help Create the new MSC Dreamcatcher sculpture with artist Jesse Lott
Houston renowned artist, a long-time Fifth Ward resident, and recently named Texas State three-dimensional artist for 2022 Jesse Lott, will create The Dreamcatcher, a sculpture to be installed on the exterior of the center. The community will have a hand in deciding key elements of this work. "The voices of local residents will help guide the central imagery of the sculpture—whether it's a sun, a family, or another element that encompasses the spirit of Sunnyside," said Lott. "The community will also be engaged to source materials that are authentic to the neighborhood for incorporation into The Dreamcatcher."
To hear Mr. Lott, explain his vision visit our meeting recording here:HERE
We are in need your feedback and found items to define what this sculpture can be.
Apply Now for the Evolve Houston eMobility Microgrant
Submit your grant idea to Evolve Houston, a nonprofit organization focused on improving air quality, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing EV adoption. Apply now at apply.evolvehouston.org. The deadline has been extended to Friday, September 30.
Evolve Houston is a nonprofit organization focused on leading the emerging eMobility ecosystem within Houston by promoting electric vehicle adoption and education. Founded in 2019 through the City of Houston’s Climate Action Plan, Evolve is a non-profit coalition of sustainability-minded civic, business, and academic leaders who seek to accelerate clean transportation in Houston through electrification. Along with founding members CenterPoint Energy, the University of Houston, NRG Energy, Shell US, and the City of Houston, Evolve Houston’s goal is to improve regional air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Greater Houston area. https://evolvehouston.org/emobility-microgrants
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
Building Food Security: 101
Thank you for joining the Building Food Security: 101 Panel Discussion meeting on Tuesday, March 29to 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.
Housing and Community Development 2023 Fall Community Meetings
Attend HCD’s Fall Community Meetings to learn about recent accomplishments and give input on future housing and community development activities and programs.
Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Meeting
Actualización del Plan de Mitigación de Riesgos
Help Create the new MSC Dreamcatcher sculpture with artist Jesse Lott
Help Create the new MSC Dreamcatcher sculpture with artist Jesse Lott
Houston renowned artist, a long-time Fifth Ward resident, and recently named Texas State three-dimensional artist for 2022 Jesse Lott, will create The Dreamcatcher, a sculpture to be installed on the exterior of the center. The community will have a hand in deciding key elements of this work. "The voices of local residents will help guide the central imagery of the sculpture—whether it's a sun, a family, or another element that encompasses the spirit of Sunnyside," said Lott. "The community will also be engaged to source materials that are authentic to the neighborhood for incorporation into The Dreamcatcher."
To hear Mr. Lott, explain his vision visit our meeting recording here:HERE
We are in need your feedback and found items to define what this sculpture can be.
Apply Now for the Evolve Houston eMobility Microgrant
Submit your grant idea to Evolve Houston, a nonprofit organization focused on improving air quality, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing EV adoption. Apply now at apply.evolvehouston.org. The deadline has been extended to Friday, September 30.
Evolve Houston is a nonprofit organization focused on leading the emerging eMobility ecosystem within Houston by promoting electric vehicle adoption and education. Founded in 2019 through the City of Houston’s Climate Action Plan, Evolve is a non-profit coalition of sustainability-minded civic, business, and academic leaders who seek to accelerate clean transportation in Houston through electrification. Along with founding members CenterPoint Energy, the University of Houston, NRG Energy, Shell US, and the City of Houston, Evolve Houston’s goal is to improve regional air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Greater Houston area. https://evolvehouston.org/emobility-microgrants
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
Building Food Security: 101
Thank you for joining the Building Food Security: 101 Panel Discussion meeting on Tuesday, March 29to 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.
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CenterWell is a primary care clinic for seniors with Medicare Advantage health plans that provides longer appointment times and shorter wait times. Our board-certified physicians see an average of 12 patients per day, allowing us to spend more time and provide the quality each patient deserves. Our care team consists of board-certified physicians, Integrated pharmacists, Registered Nurse Care Coaches, Behavioral Health specialists, and Resource Coordinator to assist with any social determinants of health barriers. The entire team is on-site to assist our patients with medical, emotional, and social issues and it’s all for free when they become part of the CenterWell primary care family. We have been in the market for about two years now and service 12 locations in the surrounding Houston area. CenterWell Senior Primary care is excited to collaborate with the Sunnyside Community, Please feel free to reach out to Nicole Compton, Center Administrator for Sunnyside CenterWell Primary Care, and myself Aurora Cruz, Community Engagement Representative.
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Wednesday, August 18th, 11 am - 2 pm
Join us for a safe, socially distanced celebration open house and senior resource fair. Tour our unique designed primary care center. Meet your neighborhood doctor, Care Team and grab a delicious to-go meal. Take home a small gift courtesy of CenterWell Senior Primary Care.
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Harris County partnered with Catholic Charities as the administrator for $30 million in financial assistance to help Harris County families and individuals who need help recovering from financial distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
For households located within Harris County that meet eligibility requirements
One-time $1,500 payment
Funds may be used for any emergency expenses such as healthcare, rent or mortgage, utilities, food, internet, transportation, childcare, and other past due expenses
The application will be open July 28 - August 11. Harris County is providing $30 million in funding to help people recover from financial distress brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Households that are selected and approved will receive a one-time payment of $1,500 for emergency expenses.
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You are cordially invited to our 4th Annual Southside Takeover Parade and Community Fair. This year Police Chief Finner will serve as our Grand Marshall and we look to have a great community event. The parade will take place from 9 am – 10 am and then the fair will take place from 10 am – 1:30 pm. Donations & resources for the neighborhood will be available including school supplies, uniforms, haircuts, and other prizes. All campuses of the Worthing Feeder Pattern will be well-represented (Alcott ES, Bastian ES, Young ES, Law ES, Reynolds ES, Almeda ES, Kelso ES, Mading ES, Woodson, ES, Attucks MS, Thomas MS, South Early College HS). We look forward to you joining us for this grand time of community support.
If you’re interested in reserving a table to market your community organization for the community fair, please email for more information ehare@houstonisd.org
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Share LeadHERship Series for Girls: Virtual 2021 Summer Camp on FacebookShare LeadHERship Series for Girls: Virtual 2021 Summer Camp on TwitterShare LeadHERship Series for Girls: Virtual 2021 Summer Camp on LinkedinEmail LeadHERship Series for Girls: Virtual 2021 Summer Camp link
The Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View A&M University is sponsoring the inaugural series of The Darden-Caldwell LeadHERship Series for Girls: 2021 Summer Camp named in honor of its alum, Ms. Phyllis Darden-Caldwell. This one-day virtual conference is solely dedicated to girls in grades 9th – 12th and their parents or guardians. A cadre of dynamic, diverse, competent, exciting, passionate, and engaging speakers will talk and generate audience interaction on Leadership, Academics, Social Justice, Health & Wellness, and Advocacy.
This series includes concurrent breakout sessions specifically designed for our student attendees, parent/guardian attendees, and joint sessions for both.
A few of our speakers include:
Shareeduh McGee and Tera McGee Brown of The George Floyd Foundation
Councilperson and PVAMU Professor Tiffany D. Thomas
Parent Advocate and Champion of the Texas Crown Act, Sandy Arnold
Prairie View City Councilman, Xante Wallace
Social Justice Activists and PVAMU Alumnae, Jayla Allen and Claudia Muñoz
PVAMU Alumna and Houston Mayor's Student Leadership Alliance, Yolanda Lockhart-Gross
Miss PVAMU, SGA, and other student leaders...
PVAMU Admissions, Financial Aide, etc..
....and more.
The Series begins promptly on Saturday, August 7th, at 9:30 am and ends at 3:00 pm. We want the girls attending this series to leave believing their lives are filled with possibilities and understand that success is about overcoming obstacles, setting and achieving goals as well as accepting seemingly insurmountable challenges. And for our parents or guardians; we want them to be empowered with knowledge and resources to effectively engage in their daughters’ epic journey of life.
We welcome all 9th – 12th-grade girls and their parents/guardians to this phenomenal event. Students must attend with either a parent or guardian, complete the attached application, and return to us as indicated no later than July 26, 2021.
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State Contracting Certificate Program on FacebookShare BUSINESSES IN DEVELOPMENT (B.I.D.)
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Learn how to GROW YOUR BUSINESS with your Local, State and Federal Governmental Agencies
The Community & Economic Development unit at Prairie View A&M University has been meeting with the Texas Comptroller’s Purchasing division to focus on strategies that increase bid participation and sales among Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB’s) who can provide goods and services to over 200 Texas agencies, universities, school districts, and large industries that participate in the statewide bidding process.
In coordination with the State Comptroller’s Office, and the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and its partners, the Cooperative Extension Program has developed the BID Certification Program to train HUBs on how to do business with State and local government.
Upon program completion, participants will be certified by PVAMU and will be included our exclusive list of trained vendors to be shared with our network of State purchasers as well as free business marketing through our various multimedia outlets.
Space is limited for this program so call your local Community and Economic Agent to confirm a seat. Prairie View Cooperative Extension wants you!!!
Courses:
• HUB Overview and Updating Profile
• Business Planning
• Business Marketing
• Keep Your Books: Basic Bookkeeping
• Access to Alternative Capital
• Supplier Diversity and Subcontracting Plans
• Proposal/Bid Writing I
• Proposal/Bid Writing II
• Graduation/Pitch Contest
9 free courses including:
REGISTRATION CONTACT
Please contact Gregory Rose, Harris County Extension Agent with the Community Economic Development
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The Get Moving Houston Farmers Market sells high quality fresh fruits and vegetables at affordable prices. On July 15, August 05, and September 2, visit the Sunnyside Multi-Service Center located at 9314 Cullen St. to purchase heathy foods with the following payment options.
Payment Options:
Cash
Credit
WIC
Lone Star
Programs Available:
Double Up Houston Food Bucks - Provides SNAP recipients a dollar-for-dollar match on the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables up to $20.
WIC / VMNP Vouchers - WIC participants may be eligible to receive a one-time-per year $30 voucher booklet.
Please visit gohealthyhouston.org or call 832-393-4054 for more information.
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The Black Store: Beauty Supply Experience8616 Cullen BoulevardHouston, TX, 77051
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The Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) is experiencing service delays in all quadrants of the City due to the increased amount of debris placed out for collection and driver shortages in our critical classifications.
As a result, SWMD is adjusting operations and updating collection schedules to serve Houston residents. The department is also hiring commercial truck drivers and offering a signing incentive pay for these critical classifications.
All interested applicants are asked to visit houstontx.gov/careers to submit an employment application.
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Sunnyside CC Meeting Recordings
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Sunnyside CC Meeting - February 17, 2022
Agenda:
- EP Hill Clean-Up Day
- Protect Our Pipes
- Meet CCU Grad
-Kids Meals!
- Meet MSC Artist Jesse Lott
Community Announcements / Concerns
• Violence Prevention Program
• Sunnyside Solar Update Meeting
• Houston Links - Covid EVENT
• FEC
• Farmer’s Market
• Open Floor for Community Updates
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Grimes Park Listening Session & Sunnyside Complete Communities Meeting 11.18.21
On November 18, 2021, the Sunnyside Complete Community welcomed the Houston Parks Board for a community listening session to gather community feedback on potential improvements to Grimes Park. Exciting updates were given of recent efforts that took place in the Sunnyside community. The Historic Division of the Planning and Development Department made a presentation regarding possible Blueridge Historic District designation. Presentations were also made by the Houston Financial Empowerment Center & Abiola, a member of the Sunnyside task force shared recent efforts for speed bumps in her neighborhood. Other community updates were also given.
Agenda:
Grimes Park Listening Session- Houston Parks Board
Cactus Jack Foundation Gardens
Cactus Jack Basketball Camp
Sunnyside Community Clean Up
Blueridge Historic Designation
All Lights On, Houston Campaign – Captain Search
Houston Financial Empowerment Center
Sunnyside Traffic Concerns
SCRO Updates
Open Floor for Community Announcements
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Sunnyside CC Meeting July 29, 2021
Agenda:
• How to use the Let's Talk Houston engagement platform
• PVAMU & Sunnyside Community Center
• Sunnyside Community Center and Houston Public Library Hotspots
• Program updates for the Johnson Neighborhood Public Library
• Houston Financial Empowerment Center
• Local Initiatives Support Coalition (LISC) Grant: Stop Dumping Campaign, Young Community & Culture Group
• Calhoun-Griggs-MLK Improvements presented by Houston Public Works
• Community Announcements:
Scenic Houston
Precinct One - Hill at Sims
PVAMU BID Program
South Union CDC
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Sunnyside CC Meeting & E.P Hill Listening Session - January 7, 2021
On January 7, 2021, at 6 pm, the Sunnyside Complete Community was co-hosted by the Houston Parks Board for a community listening session to gather community feedback on potential improvements to E.P Hill Park. The Houston Financial Empowerment Center announced exciting new of the program expansion. Air Alliance Houston gave information of a wonderful program they have in the works for Complete Communities and installing air monitors. Other community updates were also given.
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Sunnyside CC Meeting - March 17, 2021_Part 2
On March 17, 2021, at 6 pm, the Sunnyside Complete Community held a meeting to update the community on exciting ongoing projects in the Sunnyside Community.
The Agenda included:
Houston Parks Board & Precinct One– Updates for Hill at Sims Project
Houston Public Library – Johnson Neighborhood Library Program Updates
Houston Financial Empowerment Center – Winter Storm Resources
AIA / HNOMA Designing For Impact
Ivy Leaf Farm
FEMA to Sunnyside for Disaster Assistance Event
LISC Grant Opportunities Community Announcements led by Sasha Marshall