Please tune in and join Council Member Cisneros for the next Childhood and Youth Committee meeting on a new program to address economic recovery in under-served communities by closing digital skills gaps.

To hear presentations from Microsoft, LinkedIn, and the COH Office Of Business Opportunity, and learn more about specific steps the city is taking to prepare our workforce for the new economy. View the meeting live via this link or on HTV (Houston’s municipal channel). See the media release here. Find the agenda and more information about the childhood and Youth committee here.

If you know of a senior in need of a mask, please call the District H Office at 832-393-3003, or email districth@houstontx.gov, and we’ll do our best to assist them. Instructions on how to make your own.

Hurricane Laura Relief Fund 

The Mayor’s Health Equity Response (H.E.R) Task Force is working with Kroger President Joe Kelly, Gallery Furniture owner Jim McIngvale and the Relief Gang to coordinate "Houston's Paying It Forward" Relief Response to victims of Hurricane Laura.

People may drop-off donations at the George R. Brown Convention Center and Gallery Furniture from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Kroger Stores will also have collection boxes at each of its locations. You can find a list of all requested supplies here. Donations will be accepted until Thursday, September 10th, in person and online.

Volunteers Needed! Please complete the form here if you are interested in volunteering.

Join the Census Yard Sign Campaign! Help improve Census participation numbers by committing to distribute five yard signs to your friends and neighbors. If you would like to volunteer to help distribute Census yard signs in your neighborhood, please give us a call 832.393.3003 or email District H at districth@houstontx.gov.

The mural shares historical, landmark and current cultural images of both the past and present Second Ward. Residents stated it’s important to keep the culture of Houston’s historic East End. Carlos Alcaraz, aka "Empire" has been selected to create a mural to raise awareness about the Census. The Mural will be located at Lennox BBQ, 5420 Harrisburg.

The Time Is Now To Complete Your Census! September 30th is the Last Day! A complete and accurate Census supports better funding for disaster and healthcare services. Complete the survey in the safety of your home by calling 844-330-2020 or fill it out online at www.my2020census.gov.

Stay tuned for an announcement about an informative Census Webinar in Spanish on September 15th. More details to come!

Applications are open until, this Friday, September 4th for a chance at up to $50,000 grant for your small business! The program will allocate funds across all of Houston’s communities, to eligible for-profit businesses, and local chambers of commerce. For more information please access this website!

The Houston Police Department is inviting Houston area high school students to apply for the 2020-2021 Youth Police Advisory Council (YPAC).

Applications are available online here. The deadline to apply is Monday, October 5, 2020.

On Wednesday, September 9th, The Senate District 6 Virtual Job Fair will be from 10am to 2pm. If you are in need of work, or an employer looking to hire, I encourage you to participate in this event. Please register here.

The Harris County Area Agency On Aging is offering #COVID19 in-home health testing. To qualify, you must be an older adult 60 years and over, a person with disabilities and/or a veteran; all must be home bound. More information here.

Check the weekly update on Free COVID Testing Sites. Information on dates, times, and locations are available on the City of Houston's Free COVID-19 website. Call 832-393-4220 to be provided an access code and instructions on where to go. 

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!