Loving reading and wish to share the knowledge of literacy? The Adult Reading Center of Pearland is the only community and volunteer based organization that teaches reading and writing skills to people in need, free of charge. The goal is to teach students four basic reading levels, from no reading experience, to a six grade […]
Are you a Houston foodie with a huge heart? The well-known alumni of the International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Houston are returning to their alma mater for one night only on May 17, 2014, at 6 p.m. to prepare extraordinary culinary creations in support of the James Beard Foundation, which helps provide scholarships for […]
http://youtu.be/K4LdG-c8w08 A recent donation given to the University of Florida by a Houston businessman has made him the school’s first $100 million donor. Houstonian Al Warrington has been making contributions to the school since he graduated in 1958, but his recent gift of $75 million has pushed him over the $100 million mark. Al Warrington […]
If you are a film lover, and a love free movie passes, then the Houston Cinema Arts Society is the perfect place to lend your time and acquired skills. Located in the Montrose area, this non-profit organization presents innovative films, art installations and performances that stand for all things artistic. Volunteers are needed all year round for […]
How would you like to be a part of something that has a positive, direct impact on the lives of so many people? Thanks to an incredible partnership between Living Water International and several wonderfully talented Houston musicians, you can attend the Concert for Clean Water event and make a difference! With more than a billion people […]
If you have always had an interest in the outdoors and wildlife animals, this is the organization for you! Houston’s first wildlife emergency wildlife rescue center, TWRC began in 1979 after an oil spill, with a permanent place in Houston in 1992. Today, the public can bring sick, injured, and abandoned animals in seven days […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBKr4uxXRi0 What do you think you need to be beautiful? Dermablend is asking that we consider who we are and that we not be afraid to share our purest form with the world, make-up free. Their Camo Confessions series on YouTube is inspiring millions to be comfortable in their own skin. In the Camo Confession […]
For those who appreciate the beauty of creativity in motion, Hope Stone Inc., is the perfect place to give back. It provides outreach and support to people in the Houston area through performance art and dance. Community dance and movement classes are provided for at-risk and underserved students, ages 6-18, for community artistic performances. A national […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCHwpt4UeMc&feature=youtu.be Childhood obesity is one of most prevalent health conditions afflicting children all across America, including those right here in Houston. A reliance on the convenience of processed food, and the hesitation to consume fresh fruits and vegetables are only a couple of the reasons why so many American children are unhealthy. In 2005, Houstonians […]
