Third Ward, located less than one mile southeast of downtown Houston, is one of Houston's most historic African American neighborhoods. The boundaries of the Complete Community area are consistent with the Super Neighborhood boundaries and span I-45 on the north, State Highway 288/I-69 on the west, Wheeler and Blodgett to the South, and along Texas Spur 5 on the east.
Created as one of the city's numbered political subdivisions shortly after Houston's founding in 1836, Third Ward is best known as a predominately African American community with a rich history and cultural legacy and a renewed sense of purpose and commitment.
Third Ward has been called the cradle of the city's civil rights movement because most of the social activism from the African American community grew out of Third Ward. Robert D. Bullard, a sociologist teaching at Texas Southern University, stated that Third Ward is "the city's most diverse black neighborhood and a microcosm of the larger black Houston community."
Greater 3rd Ward Super Neighborhood 67
Join us Thursday, March 21, at 6 p.m. for our Monthly SN67 meeting. The meeting is now Hybrid. You can join via Zoom or in Person. We look forward to seeing you again at the Third Ward Multi-Service Center, 3611 Ennis Street.
Please register for the meeting and upcoming meetings as well. https://bit.ly/SN67Meeting
Healthy Outdoor Communities
We hope to see you , TBA , at 6:00 pm during Healthy Outdoor Communities' bi-monthly community meeting via Zoom. The link to register for the meeting is shorturl. at/cgDKP. You will get a Google calendar invite to these meetings in the future.
You can see Zoom video recordings for these meetings in our shared Google folder HERE.
3rd Ward on Tap *TRE EDITION*
Postponed due to weather. May 11 is the new date.
Walking Toward Our Future
START YOUR WALK EARLY! MEET AT LAW HARRINGTON TO WALK TO CUNEY HOMES FRIDAY 8:45 AM, 2222 CLEBURNE STREET, HOUSTON, TX 77004
Let's walk from Law Harrington at 8:45 am, then to Cuney Homes Community Center by 9 am to pick up our friends, then onward to Doshi House - together!
EVERY FRIDAY MORNING, MEET AT CUNEY HOMES COMMUNITY CENTER AT 9 AM, 3260 TRUXILLO STREET, HOUSTON, TX 77004
Walk & Talk along the Columbia Tap Trail starting at 9 am and arrive at Doshi House after approximately 1.5 miles of walking and talking. Optional: a Ryde service is available for return, or you may walk back with us!
PLAN + PREPARE 2024
Let's RYDE
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 essential items like shovels and hammers to more oversized," 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
LISC Houston launched the Small Grants program in 2015 with a focus on making a direct impact within neighborhoods and bringing communities together. Since the inception of this program, now entering its eighth year, over 52,000 participants have organized 100s of projects that leveraged millions towards community building in Houston’s under-resourced neighborhoods. Through this initiative, we strongly encourage 501c3 and 501c4 groups and organizations to work with your community stakeholders and civic leaders to develop and submit project ideas between $500-$5,000 focused on community organizing, strengthening civic engagement, and addressing issues connected to Houston’s GO Neighborhoods five pillars.
Please visit the website to learn more: https://www.lisc.org/houston/what-we-do/community-development/small-grants/
CenterPoint Energy's Agencies in Action Program
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You qualify if:
GIVE US A CALL! (855-751-6432) or visit CenterPointEnergy.com/AgenciesinAction
For more information on how to report light poles that are out or need maintenance, request a new light pole, and report tree canopy, please utilize the video below with CenterPoint, Public Works, and Urban Forestry. Thank you! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkBFT-4zLbI
Postponed until May 11.
HOUSTON BIRD WEEK
September 23-30
Houston Bird Week is a celebration of Houston's important role in the journey of billions of migratory birds and the everyday lives of our resident birds. In addition to Houston's vital location along the Gulf of Mexico, the growing popularity of planting native plants, restoring prairies, bird-friendly education programs, and Houston's Lights Out for Birds program were among the many efforts and programs that gained Houston the Bird City designation in 2020.
Houston Audubon and local conservation partners arrange a week of virtual and in-person events centered around our region’s birds and wildlife – from birding opportunities and watch parties to trivia, movie night, and more, there's something for all Houstonians to enjoy. Your participation and excitement will help our city continue to be a welcoming home for birds. Keep up with Houston Bird Week on social media using #HoustonBirdWeek and follow them on all social media accounts at @HoustonAudubon.
https://houstonaudubon.org/programs/birdweek/birdweek.html
National Night Out
Come to Emancipation Park on Tuesday, October 3, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm for a family-friendly celebration with music, games, food, giveaways, health screenings, community engagement, and more.
3018 Emancipation Avenue
Hispanic Heritage Month: Hispanic Business Summit 
When: October 11, 2023, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT
Where: Ion, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002
Join the U.S. Small Business Administration, Houston Christian University (HCU), Baker Ripley and Impact Hub for the annual Hispanic Business Summit. The event will include networking, information about the impact of Latino entrepreneurship in Houston, small business success stories, and a panel of lenders for tips on accessing business capital. Attendees will also have an opportunity to network with other business owners and local business resources!
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS HELD ENTIRELY IN SPANISH
Únase a la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas (SBA), la Universidad Cristiana de Houston (HCU), Baker Ripley e Impact Hub para la Cumbre empresarial hispana anual. El evento incluirá información sobre el impacto del espíritu empresarial latino en Houston, historias de éxito de pequeñas empresas y un panel de prestamistas para obtener consejos sobre cómo acceder al capital empresarial. ¡Los asistentes también tendrán la oportunidad de relacionarse con otros propietarios de negocios y recursos comerciales locales
Biketoberfest 
When: October 26, 2023, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT
Where: ION Plaza, 4201 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002
Celebrate fall in Houston on Thursday, October 26, from 5 – 8 PM with a coordinated bike ride with BikeHouston and a happy hour on the Ion Plaza. This 7-mile ride through Midtown, Downtown, and the Museum District will start and end at the Ion’s taproom, Second Draught, with live music on the plaza provided by The Slags.
This event is free, but registration is required at the link below. Any option to donate when registering is available, and the proceeds go back to local non-profits BikeHouston, Bunker Labs, and HTX4Ukraine.
Communities & Parks Convening
A discussion between community members, government agencies, schools, businesses, and nonprofits to promote outdoor, park, and nature equity in Houston communities. Register at tinyurl.com/HOCconvening
Monday, December 11, from 6p to 8 at Emancipation Park (3018 Emancipation Avenue)
Third Ward-Cuney Homes Choice Neighborhood
Join us to hear about the upcoming Choice Implementation grant submission! Drop in to get information, ask questions, and provide input to refine the concepts that will be submitted to HUD on December 20th.
YOUR INPUT WILL HELP BRING $50 MILLION TO THE THIRD WARD!
TOPICS INCLUDE:
» Upgrading Cuney Homes
» Neighborhood Improvements
» Supportive Services
NEED TRANSPORTATION? Reach out to:
Sasha Marshall Smith | Houston Housing Authority
SMarshallSmith@housingforhouston.com
P: (713) 260-0756 / (832) 581-9648
¡Únase para escuchar sobre la próxima propuesta de la subvención de Choice Implementation! Venga a informarse, hacer preguntas y dar ideas para refinar los conceptos que se presentarán al HUD el 20 de diciembre.
¡SU PARTICIPACIÓN AYUDARÁ A CONSEGUIR 50 MILLONES DE DÓLARES PARA EL THIRD WARD!
TEMAS INCLUYEN:
» La renovación de Cuney Homes
» Mejoras en el vecindario
» Servicios de apoyo
NECESITA TRANSPORTE? Escriba a:
Sasha Marshall Smith | Houston Housing Authority
SMarshallSmith@housingforhouston.com
P: (713) 260-0756 / (832) 581-9648
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
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.
November 30, 2023, 3:00p and Virtual
Microsoft Teams Link: https://bit.ly/2023FPH-English, https://bit.ly/2023FPH-Espanol
Facebook Live @HoustonHCDD, Call US (Toll) l-936-755-1521
English Participant Code: 256 785 062#
Spanish Participant Code: 895 986 781#
December 5, 2023, 6:00p and In-Person
Emancipation Park Community Center
3078 Emancipation Avenue, Houston, Texas 77004
Can't make the meetings? View materials & get involved at www.houstontx.gov/housi ng/public-hearing or email HCDPlanning@houstontx.gov.
For additional information or to request special accommodations for the meetings, contact Ashley Lawson at (832) 394-5438 or Ashley.Lawson@houstontx.gov.
For specific questions or concerns about fair housing or landlord/tenant relations, please get in touch with Yolanda Guess-Jeffries at (832) 394-6200 ext. 1.
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Friends of Columbia Tap
Second Ward and Third Ward, are you passionate about the Columbia Tap Trail or curious about its future? If so, Friends of Columbia Tap invites you to come together for an exciting evening of visioning and collaboration on Monday, July 17, from 6–8 PM at the Third Ward Multi-Service Center (3611 Ennis Street). This workshop aims to shape the future of the trail based on your valuable insights. Visit the link below to learn more.
https://fb.me/e/1db8L5cl7
Texas Southern University has launched the annual Back to School Alumni Giveback campaign. Each year, the University accepts support from alumni and friends to help ensure student success as they prepare for a new academic year.
The Back-to-School campaign is open to alumni, friends of the university, and any families or organizations that would like to assist Texas Southern University students as they begin or continue their academic journey.
To support this campaign, visit https://bit.ly/alumni_giveback.
Saturday, February 25, at Trinity UMC Church Parking, 2600 Holman Street, Houston, TX 77004
Fresh Produce Mart/Resource Fair: 10 am-1 pm
Tre Talk: 11 am-12 pm
Speakers:
Dr. Fisayomi Shobayo, Cardiologist, Kelsey-Seybold
Veronica Sanchez, Sr. Director of Healthcare Systems, American Heart Association
Saturday, March 4, 2023, 9:30 am-11 am at the Third Ward Multi-Service Center, 3611 Ennis Street, Houston, TX 77004
Tuesday, March 7, 2023, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm at the Emancipation Park Cultural Center, 3018 Emancipation Avenue, Houston, TX 77004
https://www.ridemetro.org/about/metronext/metrorapid/metrorapid-university-corridor-project
Bennie Chambers III
City Planner
City of Houston - Planning & Development Department
Community & Regional Planning Division
Phone: 832.393.6636
The City of Houston Disaster Preparedness Guide (DPG) is updated annually and provides information about emergency planning to Houston residents.
The Guide is available in six languages for download: Click here for the guide: COH-DPG2020.pdf
This virtual meeting provided residents with the tools and resources to combat food insecurities, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
Action Plan: Expand access to preventative healthcare ACTION STEPS: Partner with health providers and organizations to raise awareness regarding the importance of wellness and methods for attaining and maintaining wellness, Expand community gardens ACTION STEPS: Identify sites and vacant lots for new gardens or urban farms; Identify policy barriers to urban farming, Expand amenities at existing community gardens ACTION STEPS: Identify needs at existing sites, like Ecotone, Blodgett Urban Gardens and Alabama Gardens; Improvements might include electricity, lighting, wash stations, outdoor kitchens, fencing, seating; identify partners for funding and implementation of improvements; Connect local gardeners and growers with farmers markets or develop farm stands in the community.
If you want to learn how to preserve your neighborhood's established character. Special Minimum Lot Size, Special Minimum Building Line, and Prohibited Yard Parking Ordinances.
Do 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.
For more information on how to report light poles that are out or need maintenance, request a new light pole, and report tree canopy, please utilize the video with CenterPoint, Public Works, and Urban Forestry.
Action Plan: Improve Street Lighting ACTION STEPS: Work in partnership with Code Enforcement, who is surveying area streetlights, reporting broken lights, and working with CenterPoint for repair; Civic leaders should also report streetlight outages to Code Enforcement or CenterPoint; Install new lighting in areas that are not well-lit.
Learn more at ProtectOurPipes.org.
