Greater Houston Community Foundation

As we celebrate our freedom this 4th of July with family, friends, and fun, let us remember the collaboration and unity that shaped the land of opportunity. This holiday, we are grateful to continue this legacy by making a positive impact in our community in partnership with our donors! #HappyIndependenceDay 🇺🇸

In honor of Independence Day, our offices will be closed from noon Wednesday, July 3, through Thursday, July 4. We will resume regular business hours on Friday, July 5. #HappyJuly4

Home repairs are on the horizon! 🔨 The Greater Houston Disaster Alliance has awarded $1.5M in grants to help our neighbors rebuild from recent severe storms. This is the second round of grants released from the Severe Weather and Derecho Recovery Fund, bringing the total investment to $2.8 million. Round 2 is focused on home repairs, bringing hope to families hit hard by the recent storms. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/gSKAYiKZ. Hope Disaster Recovery Houston Habitat for Humanity, Inc. West Street Recovery Rebuilding Together Houston The Restoration Team Tejano Center for Community Concerns United Way of Greater Houston #Disaster #Recovery #Resiliency #Derecho #Houston

We are thrilled to introduce and warmly welcome our newest Governing Board members: Avani Narang, Brandon L. Simmons, Y. Ping Sun, and Anthanette "Toni" Wilson, Esq. MBA! Each new addition brings unique expertise, diverse perspectives, and a shared commitment to advancing our mission. Read more to get to know these impactful individuals and learn about their backgrounds, passions, and the valuable contributions they bring to the Foundation! https://lnkd.in/gMP8XgYb #Leadership #Impact #Community

Explore the Youth Homelessness Fund, a local network of funders, that worked to reduce the amount of youth experiencing homelessness in Houston through education, advocacy, and collaborative grantmaking. https://lnkd.in/gwP6gTcC

We are excited to welcome Crystal Williams to our team as our newest Donor Services Assistant! With her extensive background in customer service and administrative roles, Crystal is well-equipped to provide outstanding support to our donors. #DonorFocused #CustomerService

Learn how Mustang Cat, a privately held Caterpillar Inc. (Cat) Dealer, is committed to a workplace culture of servant leadership. To learn how the Foundation can partner and support corporate giving, contact Stephanie Blair at https://lnkd.in/gNjbQddy. https://lnkd.in/gjeQMnwV

Are you looking for a simple and effective way to support charitable causes while maximizing your tax benefits? Consider a donation by check, wire, or ACH to your donor advised fund (DAF) with Greater Houston Community Foundation. Ready to learn more about why this is a smart choice? Contact Andrea Mayes, Senior Director of Charitable Solutions, at https://lnkd.in/ghfEc6CQ. https://ghcf.org/cash/ #Cash #Donate #Philanthropy #DAF

The forecasts are in: The 2024 hurricane season is predicted to be above normal, and the greater Houston region must prepare accordingly. While nobody knows for certain how many of these predicted storms will form and where they will go if they do, keeping supplies on hand and a plan in place early can help you and your family stay safe should a tropical storm or hurricane threaten our region. Learn more about how the Greater Houston Disaster Alliance is working to promote readiness and recovery at disasteralliance.org. United Way of Greater Houston #DerechoRecovery #HoustonDerecho

Welcome Melovee Easley! We're thrilled to have her interning with our Community Impact team this summer. Melovee is pursuing her Master's in Nonprofit Management and plans to make a difference in Houston's vibrant, resilient, and diverse nonprofit sector. #Internship #CommunityImpact