Walk-Up Testing Site at Clark Park |
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Clark Park Community Center will have Walk-Up COVID-19 testing on November 17th, 19th, and 20th, 10AM - 5:30 PM. The test administered is the nose self-swab and no appointment is required.
Houston's postivity rate has increased to 7.9%. Please be safe this holiday season by continuing to wear a mask and to practice social distancing. Please get tested if you believe you have been exposed to COVID-19. Information on dates, times, and locations of testing sites are available on the City of Houston's Free COVID-19 website. Call 832-393-4220 to reach the COVID-19 call center.
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Celebrate Differently This Year! |
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There is NO Thanksgiving Parade this year because of concerns that it would become a super spreader event. The person you are most likely to catch COVID from, is a member of your own family. Protect your family and the people you love by being safe and celebrating differently this year. |
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Thanksgiving Groceries This Weekend |
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This year HEB and the City of Houston are redirecting our longstanding partnership in celebrating Thanksgiving, to host the HEB Family Thanksgiving Distribution. Join us this Saturday, November 21, at NRG from 8am - 2pm, or while supplies last. |
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Other Thanksgiving Give-Away Events |
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November 21st
Commissioner Adrian Garcia
Irvington Park
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November 21st
Rep. Christina Morales
HCC Southeast Campus
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November 26
City Wide Club Grab n' Go
George R. Brown Convention Center
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Poncho Claus is Seeking Volunteers
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Pancho Claus has been giving toys to children at Christmastime for almost 40 years. This long-standing tradition began at Ripley House in Second Ward in 1981. 2020 is a special year, and there are now more families in need than ever.
If you'd like to volunteer to decorate donation boxes, deliver donation boxes to collection sites, or sort toys, come by the Latino Learning Center, 3522 Polk St 77003, to help out anytime from 12 PM - 4 PM, Monday-Saturday.
Churches who would like to host a toy donation box at their church are encouraged to call the Pancho Claus Hotline at 713-208-0606. Read more about Poncho Claus here.
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Houston Public Works (HPW) has removed threes traffic signals on Quitman and replaced them with stop signs, which they believe will make the intersections safer and operate better.
The pilot project is expected to last approximately 3 months. At that time, HPW will assess community feedback and traffic data to make a final determination. If at any point during the pilot, there is a problem with safety or traffic operations, HPD may revert back to traffic signal operations immediately.
Read about the pilot program here. Please contact Katrina Bayer at katrina.bayer@houstontx.gov or 832-395-3010 for more information and to submit your comments.
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Construction documents for the North Main St. Bike Lane between Boundary and Pecore are 90% complete and construction may begin in the early spring. The bike lane will improve safety, connectivity, and will firmly establish that a high comfort bike lane on Main St crossing the highway, will be part of TXDOT's redesign of I-45.
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TxDOT is still accepting public comments on the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) through December 9th. Review the FEIS document here. Get tips for submitting your comments, fact sheets, and past presentations at this website.
Comments may be submitted to the Project Team:
- In person at the TxDOT Houston District Office, 7600 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX, 77007
- By mail to: TxDOT Houston District Office, Director of Project Development, P.O. 1386, Houston, TX 77251-1386
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By email to: HOU-piowebmail@txdot.gov
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Thanksgiving Pet Food Distribution |
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The Houston Humane Society has partnered with Council Member Cisneros and Funeraria Del Angel for a Thanksgiving Pet Pantry Event.
Join us on Tuesday, November 24th, 10 AM - 12 PM, at Funeraria Del Angel, 5100 North Freeway, Houston, TX 77022. Pet food will be distributed in a drive-thru manner, first come, first served while supplies last. More info here. |
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New Computer Access Program |
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The City of Houston has partnered with Comp-U-Dopt to distribute up to 1,900 computers. Free computers will be distributed to qualifying applicants from now through Dec 30 on a first come, first serve basis.
While there are similar technology access programs for families with school-age children, this particular computer access program is open to other critical groups that were being overlooked, such as:
- Persons over age 65
- Persons with disabilities
- Households with children less than five years of age
- Opportunity youth (defined as persons ages 16-24 who are not currently enrolled in school or participating in the workforce)
Please share information about this program with friends or loved ones who might need assistance.
More information and application here. O r call 888-468-8365. View the flyer here: English and Spanish
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Registration is now open for BakerRipley's Annual Turkey Trot. This annual event is virtual this year and you can pick where you want to run and when you want to run. By participating in any of the race events you are supporting nearly 600,000 men, women, children and seniors, and helping them earn, learn, and belong.
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Free Flu Vaccines for Houstonians with Disabilities |
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The Mayor's Office for People with disabilities are partnering with TIRR Memorial Hermann, Houston Metro, and the Houston health Department to administer flu vaccines to Houstonians with disabilities this week. The free vaccines will be provided and administered by TIRR Memorial Hermann medical staff. The program is open to METROLift subscribers as well as current and former patients of TIRR Memorial Hermann.
Eligible Houstonians with disabilities can sign up by calling 832-393-4220. The flu clinics will run from November 17 through the 20th. Participants must register prior to visiting one of the sites. More information is available on the here.
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Help Houston Overcome COVID-19 |
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The Houston Health Department is gathering information from Houston residents about perceptions of COVID-19 vaccines. Your participation in this survey will help inform efforts to ensure Houstonians are educated and well-informed about the vaccine when it’s available. The survey does not request personal information and should take about 7-10 minutes to complete. Thank you for doing your part to make Houston Better. Together.
Please fill out the survey here by November 30, 2020. |
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Drive-Thru Baby Shower in Fifth Ward |
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A new baby in the house? On November 20th, 10 AM - 12 PM, Legacy Fifth Ward Lyons Clinic, 3811 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020, will host a drive-thru baby shower. They will be giving away diapers, snacks, cookbooks, produce boxes. The event will be open to the community on a first come, first serve basis.
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Housing and Community Development |
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Join the City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department for upcoming virtual meetings.
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Fall Community Meeting: Thursday, November 19th at 6 PM. Give input for the development of the 2021 Annual Action Plan. Approximately $45 million in federal entitlement grants will be available to improve Houston’s neighborhoods and the quality of life for low- and moderate-income families over the next year. More info here.
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Harvey Homebuyers Assistance Workshop: Saturday, November 21, 2020, 10 AM - 12 PM. The purpose of this workshop is to educate prospective homeowners about the Harvey Homebuyers Assistance Program, including qualifying for the program, navigating the technical aspects of the process such as locating a realtor, attending a HUD-approved homebuyer education course, and getting pre-approved from a lender, and program process overview. Register here.
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The Office of Business Opportunity will launch its 6th cohort of Build Up Houston in February 2021. The 7-month program is designed to increase the capacity of a small business. The program has expanded applications to include construction, hospitality, restaurants, and retail. November 30, 2020 is the deadline to apply. Apply here. |
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COVID-19 Financial Relief |
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Rental Assistance Program: Applications are being accepted for rental assistance for past due rent for September and October. Landlords and tenants can sign up by going to the BakerRipley Portal. To apply, click here.
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Lost Loved One Bereavement Fund: Memorial Assistance Ministries in partnership with Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund, United Way Houston, and Greater Houston Community Foundation have partnered up to assist families that have lost loved ones because of COVID-19. Financial assistance will be paid to immediate family members who resided in the same household of the deceased. Families can receive $3,500 per death in the household as well as information and referrals to grief counseling. More information here.
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Musicians and Music Venues Economic Relief Program: Provides immediate and short-term grant assistance to musicians and music venues that have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on November 25. MOCA has tapped Mid-America Arts Alliance (MAAA) to administer the program. MAAA will host office hours and zoom webinars to assist with applications. Application and more information here.
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Learn Relevant Skills for Jobs In-Demand |
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Sign up today and start learning for free! Develop a new skill or sharpen your skills for your next job with LinkedIn Learning and Microsoft Learn. Certification tests are offered at discounted rates and job-seeking tools are free. Start now! |
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New Job Searching Information |
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Production Assistant in Medical Supply Warehouse in the East End: Call 281-542-7348 and ask for Krys Bryan or Diana Ortiz with Meador Staffing if interested. More information here.
Goodwill Houston Offers Free Job Training: More information here.
Graphic Design Paid Training: Ages 16-24 Virtual Career Training. More information here.
Free Tuition and Supplies for Healthcare Training! Provided by San Jacinto College, you can find more information and requirements here.
Call Center and Customer Service Training: Enroll here today!
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Need Additional Resources? |
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Check out our District H Resources Page for links and more information about available resources. Resources are updated every week. |
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Download the 311 app to your Android or iPhone. When you see an issue in your neighborhood, use the app to report it. You can even include photos! If you prefer to talk directly to a representative about your issue, or want to request information about City resources, birth certificates, elections, and more, call 713-837-0311. Remember: Always call 911 in the case of an emergency!
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