granting a reprieve
Harris County forgives hundreds of small business loans for struggling locals
Dec 29, 2020 | 9:01 am
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cash for creatives
City of Houston donates $5 million to local arts organizations and creatives
Dec 28, 2020 | 11:30 am
the kinders do it again
Houston billionaire couple gifts massive $1 million to citywide charity
Dec 22, 2020 | 9:30 am
Giving Back
Here's how to help your fellow Houstonians during the holiday season
Dec 21, 2020 | 3:01 pm
tuned in for christmas
Houston rap icon Bun B and local nonprofit deliver holiday help for hard-hit musicians
Dec 17, 2020 | 4:20 pm
find your furry friends
Houston animal charities unleash super-low-cost adoption event
Dec 17, 2020 | 11:10 am
great scott!
Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott gifts historic $50 million to Houston-area university
Dec 16, 2020 | 1:52 pm
fun for hou
Houston's most whimsical winter wonderland delivers a treat for special-needs kids
Dec 14, 2020 | 2:56 pm
lucille's gives back
Museum District restaurant cooks up 5,000 meals for Houston families in need
Dec 14, 2020 | 12:28 pm
free for furbabies
Houston animal charities offer free pet treatment for locals in need
Dec 11, 2020 | 2:10 pm
no mere walk in the park
Buffalo Bayou Park blooms with game-changing $10 million grant
Dec 9, 2020 | 12:30 pm
The Gift of Hope
Santa surprises generous Houstonians at Frost Bank's donation drive-through
Dec 7, 2020 | 2:00 pm
to the moon
Innovative Houston urban farm scores national award for green work
Dec 2, 2020 | 4:55 pm
barbara would be proud
Cherished former first lady's bookish Houston charity marks major milestone
Nov 30, 2020 | 4:12 pm
The Season of Giving
Help feed Houston's hungriest kids at Frost Bank's donation drop-off event
Nov 18, 2020 | 11:52 am
straight fire for smoke
Celebrity chef cashes in for Houston food charity on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Nov 13, 2020 | 12:30 pm
easy like sunday
New streaming concert series rocks out support for beloved Houston kids hospital
Nov 12, 2020 | 4:45 pm
we'll have what she's having
Houston food and drink stars shake up a happy hour with a heart
Nov 3, 2020 | 3:03 pm
a gem of an idea
Houston jeweler unveils new necklace for a shimmering kids' cause
Nov 3, 2020 | 1:15 pm
help is on the way
Harris County announces $40 million in emergency aid to residents in need
Oct 30, 2020 | 3:42 pm
party watch
Houstonians rock out support for furry friends in virtual Beatles-themed bash
Oct 28, 2020 | 6:00 am
party watch
Houstonians roll out support for cherished women's charity at drive-thru soiree
Oct 20, 2020 | 3:16 pm
a rose at the farm
Fab fashion show starring Lela Rose sprouts up at Houston's beloved urban farm
Oct 19, 2020 | 2:20 pm
don't miss this sunday supper
Chris Shepherd reveals tasty details on can't-miss fundraiser and movie night
Oct 19, 2020 | 12:53 pm
safe at home
Cherished Houston charity's gala honors high-profile Houston jeweler and more
Oct 12, 2020 | 3:36 pm
party watch
Dierks Bentley serenades Houston young professionals in homey virtual gala
Oct 8, 2020 | 3:00 pm
best foot forward
Socially conscious Texas footwear brand launches fall collection with new focus
Oct 8, 2020 | 11:30 am
a major gift for minority art
Houston minority arts groups gifted unprecedented $10 million boost
Oct 1, 2020 | 3:15 pm
drive-thru with DFSH
Cherished Houston fashion charity rolls out haute drive-thru October soiree
Sep 29, 2020 | 5:00 pm
a night with seth
Late-night celebrity headlines Houston school's virtual fundraiser
Sep 29, 2020 | 10:40 am
dine for good in galveston
Galveston's favorite restaurants serve up tasty way to dine out for a good cause
Sep 28, 2020 | 10:30 am
a big check for public media
Anonymous couple donates largest-ever gift to Houston Public Media
Sep 25, 2020 | 3:10 pm
bridging the divide
Houston kids connect to $1 million in new computers thanks to local nonprofit
Sep 24, 2020 | 12:45 pm
still smokin'
Chris Shepherd's Southern Smoke Festival reboots with new cooking classes and food specials
Sep 23, 2020 | 12:00 pm
way to b
High-profile Houston restaurant group gifts free meals to local first responders
Sep 15, 2020 | 1:07 pm
party watch
Chic and stylish Houstonians get fierce and fabulous for $200,000 PetSet soiree
Sep 14, 2020 | 4:25 pm
giving back is easy
4 safe and simple ways Houstonians can help their neighbors in need
Sep 11, 2020 | 2:45 pm
a gem of an effort
Longstanding Houston jewelers branch out to beautify city with new trees
Sep 10, 2020 | 4:40 pm
recenter's center
Pivotal Houston charity unveils award-winning new Midtown facility
Sep 9, 2020 | 4:00 pm
centering on a cure
Houston medical superstars center on COVID at kind-hearted annual luncheon
Sep 8, 2020 | 5:15 pm
tilman lends a hand
Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta donates $1 million to employees impacted by Hurricane Laura
Sep 2, 2020 | 10:50 am
rounding up help
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo awards $300,000 in scholarships to 7 local schools
Sep 1, 2020 | 4:00 pm
moving forward
Longtime Houston arts group leaps forward with new artist relief fund
Aug 27, 2020 | 1:00 pm
how to help
Here's how Houstonians can help those affected by Hurricane Laura
Aug 27, 2020 | 9:20 am
helping for laura
Houston Food Bank galvanizes support for Hurricane Laura victims
Aug 26, 2020 | 3:50 pm
furry friends fly
200 Houston-area homeless furry friends fly to safety as Hurricane Laura advances
Aug 26, 2020 | 1:55 pm
an artful gift
Houston philanthropist Fayez Sarofim leads funding for new Rice arts facility
Aug 25, 2020 | 1:25 pm
bravo, houston!
City of Houston approves $2 million in aid to local arts organizations
Aug 20, 2020 | 12:35 pm
cocktails with the artist
Beloved Houston arts festival shakes up new virtual happy hours
Aug 17, 2020 | 1:50 pm
KENDRA GIVES BACK
Texas' favorite jewelry designer shines with national day of giving back
Aug 14, 2020 | 9:05 am
plugging in
Harris County connects students in need to free high-speed internet and devices
Aug 13, 2020 | 10:50 am
an easier ride
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo lassos up $1.2 million in aid to Texas college students
Aug 12, 2020 | 10:48 am
helping the windy city
Southern Smoke blows into the Windy City with $4 million in aid
Aug 11, 2020 | 5:40 pm
the mcnairs step up
Texans co-owner Janice McNair pledges $1 million for Houston rental relief fund
Aug 7, 2020 | 2:25 pm
revving up support
New social media campaign revs up support for Houston restaurants
Aug 4, 2020 | 2:55 pm
HOU need this shirt
Alex Bregman, Bun B, and Paul Wall unveil cool new Houston T-shirt
Jul 23, 2020 | 12:20 pm
riddle me this
Culinary fundraiser offers Houston the chance to ask chefs anything
Jul 22, 2020 | 10:30 am
pratham goes virtual
International celebrities star in Pratham Houston's virtual gala
Jul 17, 2020 | 2:45 pm
STAY HOME AND SHOP ONLINE
Venerable Houston resale store launches new e-commerce presence
Jul 17, 2020 | 2:02 pm
hail to the new chief
Houston's Junior League announces new leadership for 2020-2021
Jul 15, 2020 | 3:48 pm
Be a furrever home
New event helps Houstonians empty the shelters with discounted pet adoptions
Jul 9, 2020 | 1:00 pm
Doing Good
Generous Houston neighbor named among the most charitable places in Texas
Jul 9, 2020 | 9:45 am
going with the flo
Galveston Bay group honors conservationist's legacy with coastal land grab
Jul 8, 2020 | 4:25 pm
call for artists
City of Houston calls local and Texas artists for $3 million public project
Jul 8, 2020 | 2:05 pm
take action
Help your fellow Houstonian during COVID-19 on a virtual 'day of action'
Jun 23, 2020 | 2:00 pm
a little help for best friends
Houston animal nonprofit rolls out free drive-thru dog food giveaway for locals in need
Jun 17, 2020 | 3:16 pm
Tech Support
Houston nonprofits can receive free tech help from big bank's batch of experts
May 29, 2020 | 9:20 am
fur the win
New virtual pet adoption event helps Houstonians find furry friends
May 28, 2020 | 11:25 am
free mental healthcare
Chris Shepherd's charity offers free mental health care to restaurant workers
May 27, 2020 | 4:30 pm
protecting pets
New service protects Houston pets suffering from domestic violence
May 21, 2020 | 3:45 pm
doing barbara proud
Beloved Former First Lady's charity loads up books for Houston kids
May 20, 2020 | 1:20 pm
tony's and teach to the rescue
Legendary Houston restaurateur, local philanthropist, and lawman feed kids in need
May 19, 2020 | 4:55 pm
Opt for Optimism
Houston artist talks inspiration behind his bright new East End mural
May 18, 2020 | 2:46 pm
this swan soars
Houston Ballet dancer leaps into must-see international virtual show
May 12, 2020 | 10:00 am
a tree grows in houston
Houstonians dig in and plant more than 13,000 trees despite COVID-19
May 7, 2020 | 3:10 pm
kinders serve up help
Local philanthropists gift $1 million to Houston Food Bank amid massive surge in demand
May 6, 2020 | 12:00 pm
worth the wait
Houston fine dining palace serves up comfort food for foodie fundraiser
Apr 27, 2020 | 11:30 am
great news for the BCAF
Anonymous donor gifts $450,000 to beloved Houston arts festival canceled due to COVID-19
Apr 22, 2020 | 4:12 pm
Mapping change
River Oaks antiques dealer maps out a way to help Houstonians in need
Apr 21, 2020 | 3:00 pm
Opt for Optimism
Keep your eyes peeled for a new mural coming to the East End District
Apr 21, 2020 | 12:30 pm
some good airline storage
United Airlines converts cargo facility into Houston Food Bank distribution center
Apr 20, 2020 | 5:00 pm
$1 million for Southern Smoke
Chris Shepherd's Houston hospitality charity receives smokin' $1 million donation
Apr 14, 2020 | 3:50 pm
introducing feedhou
Houston Astros star and Mattress Mack step up to the plate for locals in need
Apr 13, 2020 | 1:30 pm
10,000 meals per week
Houston nonprofit provides 10,000 meals weekly to unemployed hospitality workers
Apr 13, 2020 | 12:25 pm
feeding the needy
Good-hearted new pop-up kitchen feeds Houston seniors and unemployed
Apr 7, 2020 | 3:31 pm
giving back in galveston
Galveston chef cooks up much-needed meals for area's homeless population
Apr 1, 2020 | 3:05 pm
where there's smoke...
Chris Shepherd's foundation fires up crucial emergency aid for restaurant workers
Mar 27, 2020 | 1:25 pm
coronavirus update
New fund helps Houstonians in critical need during coronavirus crisis
Mar 26, 2020 | 2:15 pm
helping their own
Houston hospitality veterans cook up free meals for restaurant workers
Mar 24, 2020 | 1:40 pm
H-E-B to the rescue
Beloved Texas grocery giant commits $3 million to coronavirus efforts
Mar 17, 2020 | 10:25 am
stepping up to the plate
Houston sports stars step up to the plate for locals affected by coronavirus
Mar 16, 2020 | 10:05 am
stock the bank
Houston Food Bank seeks volunteers for coronavirus quarantine kits
Mar 11, 2020 | 9:25 am
Charity dining in Memorial
Memorial City cooks up month-long dining event for a good cause
Feb 24, 2020 | 3:20 pm
quite the inprint
Houston's literati wax poetic with rock star wordsmith at annual writer's ball
Feb 13, 2020 | 2:56 pm
a gem of a day
Texas Children's kids shine in Houston designer's big-hearted Valentine's Day camp
Feb 10, 2020 | 2:27 pm
Party Watch
Houstonians cook up a scrumptious affair for kids with food allergies
Feb 4, 2020 | 1:33 pm
Can I Kick It?
Texas shoe brand goes green with fashionable new recycled sneaker
Feb 4, 2020 | 12:35 pm