The Houston Health Department continues to provide $100 gift cards with first doses and $50 gift cards with second doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, administered at eligible Health Department fixed sites.

Stay updated on locations and find a list of eligible sites here or click on the image to download the flyer.

Paying it Forward with Love from Houston!

Mayor Turner announced the “Paying it Forward” with Love from Houston relief supply drive to help our neighbors in Louisiana. Please consider donating nonperishable food, diapers, hygiene kits, baby food, roofing supplies, cleaning supplies, water, and pet food to help those recovering from Hurricane Ida.

When: Thursday, September 9th, 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Where: Drive next to Houston City Hall in the 500 block of McKinney Street

Volunteers are needed for a cleanup and beautification event of Settegast Park this Saturday, September 11th. Come join Settegast friends and neighbors this Saturday morning!

When: Saturday, September 11th, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Where: Settegast Park, 3000 Garrow Street

A new community center is taking shape in the Port Houston community! With the framing being nearly complete, Neighbors In Action invites you to write a short prayer or blessing on the studs or framing before it is covered with drywall on Saturday, September 11th at 9 AM.

If you would like to attend, send an email here to have a hardhat and breakfast ready for you! 

The Houston Parks After-School Enrichment Program started this week for youth ages 6 - 13. The program runs 3 pm - 6 pm, Monday through Friday and is completely FREE. Spaces are limited to allow for COVID safety protocols. Find a parks community center near you and register here today.

When: Monday, September 13th, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Register for Zoom link here.

The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security is hosting Getting It Right: An All Inclusive Emergency Planning Workshop Series.

Register at https://bit.ly/GetItRightHou

The Neighborhood Matching Grant Program provides a dollar-for-dollar matching grant reimbursement ranging from $500.00 to $5,000.00 dollars. Find the program application and guidelines packet here.

Spanning over six decades of cultural production, the African American Library at the Gregory School presents the African American Artists in Texas exhibition.

This exhibit will be on view beginning today and will be exhibited through March 12, 2022. Learn more here.

In other Houston Public Library updates, there is now a library near you with expanded hours. Visit one of the many locations offering expanded hours including Carnegie, Flores, Moody and Tuttle in District H.

View all library schedules here.

The Houston Police Department invites Houston area high school students to apply for the 2021-2022 Youth Police Advisory Council (YPAC).

The council addresses issues affecting youth and the community, and meets regularly with Chief of Police Troy Finner and other top HPD officials. Learn more about YPAC here.

Apply here. The deadline is October 1st.

The City has combined resources with Harris County to provide $200M in rental, utility and case management assistance to those facing housing insecurity. Please visit www.HoustonHarrisHelp.org to fill out an application and to learn more.

Learn about upcoming HCDD workshops and events here.

When: Wednesday, September 15th, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Where: Virtual - Register Here.

Community meetings for parents and HISD community members to speak with Superintendent Millar House II will start soon.

The meetings will be held at various locations throughout the city, including a virtual meeting on September 20th. Click on the image for a complete schedule of upcoming meetings.

While supplies last, online appointments for September 13 are available now for city of Houston residents here.

Houston is honored to host the 9-11 Heroes Run this Saturday, September 11th.

The 9-11 Heroes Run unites communities internationally with the goal

TO NEVER FORGET the sacrifices of the heroes of September 11, and in the wars since then. Register to participate here.

When: Saturday, September 11th, 7:30 am

Where: City Hall Downtown Houston

The City Connections Grant application is open online for providers who are seeking funding for after school programming. Application closes 2 pm on September 13th. More information here.

Note: It is VERY important to contact the divisional PIP offices prior to attending a meeting. Meeting locations and times may change due to location availability. Learn more about PIP here.

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!