granting a reprieve

Harris County forgives hundreds of small business loans for locals Harris County forgives hundreds of small business loans for locals By Steven Devadanam

12.29.20  |  9:01 am

The global pandemic has wreaked havoc on local small businesses; many have struggled without savings, credit, and capital to continue ...

cash for creatives

City of Houston donates $5 million to local arts groups and creatives City of Houston donates $5 million to local arts groups and creatives By Steven Devadanam

12.28.20  |  11:30 am

Houston’s gig economy workers have been hard hit during the pandemic — artists and creatives especially so. To that end ...

the kinders do it again

Houston billionaire couple gifts massive $1 million to local charity Houston billionaire couple gifts massive $1 million to local charity By Steven Devadanam

12.22.20  |  9:30 am

Vying for the title of “Houston’s Official Benefactors,” local billionaires Rich and Nancy Kinder have gifted yet another area ...

Giving Back

Here's how to help your fellow Houstonians during the holiday season Here's how to help your fellow Houstonians during the holiday season By Holly Beretto

12.21.20  |  3:01 pm

Thus far, 2020 has been a pretty ugly affair for nearly everyone. Shuttered businesses. Lost jobs. The solitude of working ...

tuned in for christmas

Bun B and Houston nonprofit deliver holiday help for local musicians Bun B and Houston nonprofit deliver holiday help for local musicians By Steven Devadanam

12.17.20  |  4:20 pm

The pandemic has had many local musicians singing the blues, but one cherished Houston legend is ensuring these performers have ...

find your furry friends

Houston animal charities unleash super-low-cost adoption event Houston animal charities unleash super-low-cost adoption event By Steven Devadanam

12.17.20  |  11:10 am

One of the more personal and devastating effects of the pandemic is locals forced to surrender their beloved pets due ...

great scott!

Mackenzie Scott gifts historic $50 million to Houston-area university Mackenzie Scott gifts historic $50 million to Houston-area university By Steven Devadanam

12.16.20  |  1:52 pm

Historically Black universities have traditionally been overshadowed and underfunded compared to their non-Black collegiate counterparts. But now, a major public ...

fun for hou

Houston's winter wonderland delivers a treat for special-needs kids Houston's winter wonderland delivers a treat for special-needs kids By Steven Devadanam

12.14.20  |  2:56 pm

Since its recent opening, Hou-Ville has cast a spell on Houstonians. The limited-engagement exhibit has morphed Live Nation’s downtown ...

lucille's gives back

Museum District restaurant cooks up 5,000 meals for families in need Museum District restaurant cooks up 5,000 meals for families in need By Eric Sandler

12.14.20  |  12:28 pm

Three Houston charitable organizations are teaming up to make the holidays a little brighter for residents of the Third Ward ...

free for furbabies

Houston animal charities offer free pet treatment for locals in need Houston animal charities offer free pet treatment for locals in need By Steven Devadanam

12.11.20  |  2:10 pm

With the pressure of bills and the looming holiday season, some Houstonians are forced to make hard decisions regarding their ...

no mere walk in the park

Buffalo Bayou Park blooms with game-changing $10 million grant Buffalo Bayou Park blooms with game-changing $10 million grant By Steven Devadanam

12.9.20  |  12:30 pm

The quest to make Buffalo Bayou more visitor-friendly has taken a huge leap, thanks to a massive donation from a ...

The Gift of Hope

Santa surprises Houstonians at Frost Bank's donation drive-through Santa surprises Houstonians at Frost Bank's donation drive-through

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12.7.20  |  2:00 pm

Houstonians in the mood to give had a worthy place to direct their energy on December 5: the Frost Bank ...

to the moon

Innovative Houston urban farm scores national award for green work Innovative Houston urban farm scores national award for green work By Eric Sandler

12.2.20  |  4:55 pm

A Houston urban farm has earned national recognition for its innovative approach to water conservation. Moonflower Farms won the American ...

barbara would be proud

Former first lady's bookish Houston charity marks major milestone Former first lady's bookish Houston charity marks major milestone By Steven Devadanam

11.30.20  |  4:12 pm

As locals prepare to observe Giving Tuesday, a cherished Houston foundation is celebrating a new milestone. The Barbara Bush Houston ...

party watch

Houston Astros star and Fabergé team up for sparkling soirée Houston Astros star and Fabergé team up for sparkling soirée By Steven Devadanam

11.20.20  |  6:00 am

What: Fabergé’s soirée with the Correa Family Foundation Where: Private residence of Ignacio and Isabel Torras The scoop ...

The Season of Giving

Help feed Houston's hungriest kids at Frost Bank's donation drop-off Help feed Houston's hungriest kids at Frost Bank's donation drop-off

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11.18.20  |  11:52 am

Looking for a way to give back this holiday season? Then mark your calendar for Saturday, December 5, when CultureMap ...

straight fire for smoke

Star chef cashes in for Houston cause on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Star chef cashes in for Houston cause on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire By Eric Sandler

11.13.20  |  12:30 pm

The Sunday, December 15th episode of Who Wants to be a Millionaire will put a Houston-based non-profit in the spotlight ...

easy like sunday

New streaming concerts rock out support for Houston kids hospital New streaming concerts rock out support for Houston kids hospital By Steven Devadanam

11.12.20  |  4:45 pm

With the onset of the pandemic, streaming live entertainment is all the rage. Now, a new, cutting-edge streaming concert series ...

we'll have what she's having

Houston food and drink stars shake up a happy hour with a heart Houston food and drink stars shake up a happy hour with a heart By Steven Devadanam

11.3.20  |  3:03 pm

Since its inception in 2017, the local nonprofit organization I’ll Have What She’s Having has deftly cooked up ...

a gem of an idea

Houston jeweler unveils new necklace for a shimmering kids' cause Houston jeweler unveils new necklace for a shimmering kids' cause By Julia Davila

11.3.20  |  1:15 pm

A family-owned fine jeweler is helping underprivileged children create a library to call their own. Dubin’s Fine Jewelry recently ...

help is on the way

Harris County announces $40 million in emergency relief to residents Harris County announces $40 million in emergency relief to residents By Steven Devadanam

10.30.20  |  3:42 pm

With Houston reported to be the No. 3 worst-hit city in the U.S. during the pandemic, a new $40 ...

party watch

Houstonians rock out support for furry friends in Beatles-themed bash Houstonians rock out support for furry friends in Beatles-themed bash By Steven Devadanam

10.28.20  |  6:00 am

What: Citizens for Annual Protection’s All You Need is Love for CAP gala Where: Homes across Houston The scoop ...

party watch

Houstonians roll out support for women's charity at drive-thru soiree Houstonians roll out support for women's charity at drive-thru soiree By Steven Devadanam

10.20.20  |  3:16 pm

What: Dress for Success Houston’s October Celebration  Where: Dress for Success headquarters The scoop: For the first time in ...

a rose at the farm

Fab fashion show starring Lela Rose sprouts up at Houston urban farm Fab fashion show starring Lela Rose sprouts up at Houston urban farm By Steven Devadanam

10.19.20  |  2:20 pm

One haute date that always shows up on Houston fashionistas’ calendars is the beloved Fashion in the Fields event at ...

don't miss this sunday supper

Chris Shepherd reveals tasty details on can't-miss Houston fundraiser Chris Shepherd reveals tasty details on can't-miss Houston fundraiser By Eric Sandler

10.19.20  |  12:53 pm

Typically, Urban Harvest's Sunday Supper fundraisers feature some of the city's best chefs creating an epic feast that ...

safe at home

Cherished Houston charity's gala honors high-profile Houston jeweler Cherished Houston charity's gala honors high-profile Houston jeweler By Steven Devadanam

10.12.20  |  3:36 pm

The heart of Houston’s society season is seeing more and more luncheons, galas, and soirees go virtual. The latest ...

party watch

Dierks Bentley serenades Houston young professionals at virtual gala Dierks Bentley serenades Houston young professionals at virtual gala By Steven Devadanam

10.8.20  |  3:00 pm

What: Homemade Hope’s annual “Home Is Where the Heart Is Gala” Where: Streaming on YouTube The scoop: Grammy-nominated country ...

best foot forward

Texas footwear brand launches fall collection with new focus Texas footwear brand launches fall collection with new focus By Nicole Jordan

10.8.20  |  11:30 am

With social consciousness stitched into its DNA, Dallas-based footwear brand Hari Mari has a history of doing good. Ever since ...

a major gift for minority art

Houston minority arts groups gifted unprecedented $10 million boost Houston minority arts groups gifted unprecedented $10 million boost By Steven Devadanam

10.1.20  |  3:15 pm

Historically in America, Black, LatinX, Asian, and Indigenous arts organizations have been underfunded and underrepresented. To that end, two organizations ...

drive-thru with DFSH

Cherished Houston fashion charity rolls out haute drive-thru soiree Cherished Houston fashion charity rolls out haute drive-thru soiree By Steven Devadanam

9.29.20  |  5:00 pm

For the past 22 years, the board of directors at Dress for Success Houston (DFSH) has thrown an annual October ...