All Texas adults are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. All vaccines are authorized for people age 18 and older. The Pfizer vaccine is authorized for people 16 and older.

The Houston Health Department releases new appointments weekly. Visit the COVID-19 Vaccine webpage or call the COVID hotline 832-393-4420 to schedule an appointment. Register for the HoustonRecovers subscription at AlertHouston.org to learn about new Houston Health Department appointments via text message, call, email, and/or push notification.

CVS Pharmacy is now offering COVID vaccines at no cost for eligible groups. Call 855-287-3456 to schedule an appointment.

If you need assistance with registration, call the COVID-19 Call Center at 832-393-4220. People 60 and older, call 832-393-4301. People with disabilities, call the Aging and Disability Resource Center at 832-393-5500.

Please continue to wear a mask. Although Houston's positivity rate is 8.4%, it remains important to continue to mask up, to practice social distancing, to wash your hands, and to get tested. Visit the City of Houston's Free COVID-19 website for dates, times, and locations of this week's TESTING SITES, or call 832-393-4220 to reach the COVID-19 Call Center.

District H residents are invited to the Pet Food Pantry on April 10th, 10am-12pm, at Funeraria del Angel Crespo, 2516 Navigation Blvd, 77003. Council Member Cisneros is sponsoring free spay/neuter appointments and vouchers will be available for District H residents. You can also schedule your appointment here.

Youth between the ages of 16-24 can apply for a summer internship by visiting the Hire Houston Youth website. Applicants must reside within Houston city limits and be capable of committing to working June 14th - August 5th. Most intern positions will earn $10 per hour and interns will work a total of 32 hours per week.

Employers with job opportunities, internships or apprenticeships, are invited to post their positions on the Hire Houston Youth job board by visiting here.

Houston Food Bank and HISD Wraparound services are hosting a food mobile at Raul Martinez Elementary School on April 16th from 9am-12am. You will need to stay in your vehicle, text HFBBPK to 94502 when you arrive, and open the link you receive to complete the application. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 8am and to contact Maria.Cantu2@houstonisd.org with any questions.

View the flyer here.

The First Ward Civic Council presents the First Annual “Spring Fling” event where you can come gather soil, plants, seeds, trade gardening items with neighbors, and give your yard a refresh! The event is on April 10th, 10am-2pm, at the corner of Crockett and Colorado. More info here and contact fwcc@firstwardhouston.org with questions.

Complete Communities is encouraging community members of the Near Northside and Second Ward to participate in a community engagement workshop on April 10th at 10am. The workshop will focus on building hubs & revitalizing corridors in underserved communities. Residents and stakeholders must register by April 6th. A community presentation will be given on April 24th at 10am. More info here.

The survey is closing soon! The goal of the East End Bike Plan is to create a high-comfort bikeway network that serves key destinations in the East End and supports healthy active transportation options for people of all ages and abilities. Your input matters! Responses to the survey will be used to confirm the final bike network recommendations and identify priorities for the implementation of bikeway projects, programs, and policies. Take the survey here.

Draw yourself in a City of Houston job. Relatives of City of Houston employees, ages 5-18, are invited to draw themselves working as a city employee on the job using any style medium on an 8.5 x 11 poster. On the back of the poster, put the poster title, your name, your age, contact phone number as well as the relatives name, department, work phone number and their relation to you. The deadline to submit an entry is May 4, 2021. More info here.

The Houston Art Alliance's Support for Organizations Grant provides operating funds for organizations that offer arts and cultural activities that are open to the public. The application closes April 9th at 5:00pm. More info here.

Friends of Northside are kicking off the celebration of their 10th Anniversary with the annual 5K Run to Attack Poverty on Saturday, June 19th. You are invited to join the Northside team and run to Attack Poverty. Runners can run 10K or 5K and children can run in the Kids K. The Run is in 11 weeks.

For more information and to sign-up for the Friends of Northside Team, click here.

There is an early sign-up deal and the first 200 registrants are receiving exclusive Attack Poverty swag.

A Virtual Public Meeting to consider a Municipal Settings Designation (MSD) for the property owned by Illinois Tool Works is being held on April 15, 2021 at 6:00 pm, for their site located at 1370 East 40th Street, Houston, TX 77022. The link for the meeting can be accessed on the MSD Calendar page.

View the public notice here.

Hire Houston Youth: Applicants must be between 16-24 years old, reside in Houston City Limits, and commit to working June 14th - August 5th. Intern positions will work 32 hours per week and earn $10 per hour. Apply here.

Free Tuition and Supplies for Healthcare Training! Provided by San Jacinto College, you can find more information and requirements here.

*Please refer to 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!