The Brown Foundation

Has distributed more than $2 billion to build and sustain institutions that make Houston a world-class city.

The Moody Foundation

One of Texas' largest foundations, funding education, health, community development, and the arts.

Center for Rural Strategies

Helps rural communities share their stories and connect with other areas. Creates programs that bring different communities together and help people understand each other across different places and backgrounds.

The Fondren Foundation

Supports education, health, social services, and community development across Houston.

Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP)

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Rice University

Rice University is a comprehensive research university in Houston, Texas. Rice produces Houston’s next generation of leaders and advances tomorrow’s thinking.

Urban Rural Action

Organization that brings divided communities together through their Uniting for Action program

Podcast Brunch Club

A club where people listen to podcasts together and talk about them over brunch. Builds stronger communities by sharing stories and creating spaces for people to meet and learn from each other.

One Pedal at a Time

Brings people together through cycling to create cleaner transportation and stronger neighborhoods. Organizes bike rides, teaches cycling skills, and advocates for better bike paths and safer streets.

Found on the Guadalupe River

Authentic Agility Games

Special games help young people build confidence, work together, and solve problems. Kids learn important life skills and make strong connections through fun activities.

Rural Assembly

Brings together rural communities across America to share ideas, solve problems, and connect with people in cities. Helps rural areas build stronger communities and bridges between different places.

Greater Houston Partnership

The Greater Houston Partnership is the region’s largest chamber of commerce and economic development organization. Alongside our members, we strive to make Houston a top place to live, work, and do business by strengthening the economy, attracting top-tier companies, and partnering with key stakeholders.

Living Room Conversations

Provides tools and guides to help neighbors, families, and communities have friendly conversations about hard topics. Helps people understand each other and work together, even when they disagree.

Wortham Foundation

Awards grants for cultural arts and civic beautification in Houston and Harris County.

The Kresge Foundation

Expands opportunities in American cities including Houston.

Robin Hood Foundation

Gives money to groups that help families get food, housing, healthcare, and jobs. Works to make sure everyone has what they need to live a good life.

Texans for Reasonable Solutions

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Relational Tech Project

Many of us wish our neighborhoods were more connected. We want to live in neighborhoods where we learn from the creativity, care, and skills of our neighbors — and share our gifts too.