The next Childhood & Youth Committee will meet on Wednesday, July 14th at 2pm. Tune into HTV or watch via this link to hear presentations on:

To sign up for Public Comment, please fill out this form by Tuesday, July 13th at 5:00 pm. Only those who sign up in advance will be able to provide public comments during the meeting.

BARC must temporarily close to the public for all services from Sunday, July 4 through Monday, July 12, to address an unusually high presence of upper respiratory illness and one confirmed positive case of distemper in the shelter.

BARC animal control and bite case investigations will continue, and during the closure, BARC will take in sick, injured or fading animals. BARC’s foster clinic will remain open, but services will be limited to drive-through only. BARC will reach out to partners and customers to reschedule existing appointments and events for all other services. Learn more here.

Protect yourself against the new Delta Variant by getting vaccinated for free at one of the 21 Houston Health Department-affiliated sites across the city this week. Walk-ins are welcome at all city-sponsored vaccination sites, all you have to do is show up. The schedule is available on the vaccine page of the Houston Emergency Center Website and in this news release.

Carnegie, Flores, Moody and Tuttle Neighborhood Libraries are now open for in-person use. You can browse and borrow library items, use library computers or bring your own devices to connect to the library’s free Wi-Fi. Check here for hours of operation, as hours will vary by location. Please call your library for details about limited services that are still in effect.

There's a shortage of 1-BR apartments for vulnerable individuals who need housing stability and help getting back on their feet. Help resolve homelessness within the Houston community. Interested in participating? Learn more here.

Note that case management and supportive services will be available for every participating household to support long-term stability and serve as a critical point of contact should any residential issues arise. No hotels.

Questions? Contact the Landlord Engagement Team at propertymanagers@homelesshouston.org or call 832-531-6051.

Join Council Member Cisneros and City of Houston Public Works in a meeting to discuss street safety improvements proposed for Parker Road between Airline Drive and Exeter Street.

When: Monday, July 12th, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Where: HCC Northline Campus, 8001 Fulton Street, Building E, Room E130

Public comments and questions about the project proposal are encouraged by using the Questions and Comments tool here.

Now in its 98th year, Miller Outdoor Theatre provides professionally operated, high quality, cultural enrichment programming for Houston’s diverse communities and for visitors to our city. Miller is always free and there's something for everybody. Find out what's showing and plan your visit here.

The Housing and Community Development Department has extended the input period by 3 weeks, and has scheduled additional community gatherings to collect input to help guide the planning process for new developments for home ownership near Hardy Yards.

The Housing and Community Development Department welcomes your calls and emails, or you can provide input here. Click on the image to the right to view and download the flyer.

Free Meals Houston is an awareness campaign to let families know where they can find free meals for their children, 18 years old or younger, all summer at no cost to them. All sites are free and require no registration.  

Families can find meal sites near them at FreeMealsHouston.com they can email their zip code to food@freemealshouston.com or comida@freemealshouston.com for Spanish and they will receive a response with any free meal sites in their zip code. 

Many child care providers are in need of staff. Over 50 providers will be in attendance at this job fair, hosted by Emergent ED, to connect child care professionals with hiring managers, to help facilitate the hiring process. 

When: Saturday, July 17th, 8am - 1pm

Where: University of St Thomas Center for Science & Health Professions, Bldg Atrium, 4102 Yoakum, Houston TX 77006

The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center has put out an urgent call for blood donations. If you'd like to make a donation and help save lives, click here to find a location where you can donate.

Mayor Sylvester Turner announced this week the 2021 launch of Liftoff Houston, the City of Houston’s annual business plan competition sponsored by Capital One Bank, and administered by the Houston Public Library (HPL) and the Office of Business Opportunity (OBO).

Winners in three categories – Service, Product and Innovation – will each receive $10,000 in seed money from Capital One Bank. The program also includes an Educational Pathway, which provides business education opportunities to all interested. Learn more here.

Are you still struggling with losses resulting from the winter storm Uri? The Houston International Jaycees, a local non-profit organization of young professionals in association with Texas Jaycees, is offering assistance through the Winter Storm Uri Relief Fund.

All applications are due by August 1st. Download the application here.

The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) in partnership with the Houston Arts Alliance (HAA), just announced awards of $5,612,433 in grants to 132 arts and culture nonprofit organizations. The grants will fund sponsored projects across the City that will offer public exhibitions, presentations, and performances.

The next major grant cycle will launch on August 6, 2021. Potential applicants can apply for the 2022 Support for Artists and Creative Individuals (SACI), Festival and Support for Organizations grant programs here.

TXRX Labs Presents: An Artist Technology Residency on the study of NUMBER - a theme relative to the physical understanding of our shared reality. The installation runs through July 17. Learn more here.

Don't miss this Saturday's guest speaker, Christopher John-Krull, Rice University Physics and Astronomy.

When: Saturday, July 10th, 2 pm - 3 pm

Where: TXRX Labs, 6501 Navigation Blvd.

HPD's Citywide Positive Interaction Program - "PIP" returns to meeting in-person on July 13th. The HPD Metal Theft Unit will outline the importance of regulating metal recyclers in the city and offer crime prevention tips on how to protect your vehicles from catalytic converter theft and metal theft from your homes and businesses. More info here.

When: Tuesday, July 13, 2021, 7:00 pm

Where: 1602 State St, 77007

Join HCDD and SERJobs for the 4th Annual Career Fair. This career fair will be held in-person and provide networking and recruitment opportunities with representatives from over 30 companies, spanning multiple industries. Registration is recommended. Admission is free to all.

When: Thursday, July 15th, 9 am - 3 pm

Where: SERJobs, 1710 Telephone Road

Join the Mayor’s Office of Education to help the City of Houston become a safe, child-friendly community. Youth 13-18 years of age, are invited to share ideas and experiences to be a leading voice for the community through UNICEF’s Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI)! 

When: Thursday, July 15th, 6 pm - 7:15 pm

Where: RSVP to receive Zoom link here.

Start making plans for Second Ward's Complete Communities Family Movie Night on Friday, July 30 at 8pm. Drive in or walk up to enjoy the film in the parking lot at 333 S. Jensen Dr.

What’s on the screen? You are asked to help decide! Complete this one-question survey to suggest the film for the July 30^th movie night event. The survey will close on July 14th.

Hire Houston Youth: Over 800 jobs are still available! Applicants must be between 16-24 years old and reside in Houston City limits. Learn more here.

Free Job Training for Many Careers provided by SERJobs. More info here.

*Please visit the District H Resource Page for more opportunities.*

Check out our District H Resources Page for links and more information about available resources. Resources are updated every week.

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!