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Health
Exploring Science and Spirit: How Wonder and Awe Help Our Health
The On Being Project shares fascinating conversations about how science is discovering that spiritual experiences like a…
Mar 11, 2026
The Bigger We
Women Fight Extremism and Build Peace Worldwide
The International Civil Society Action Network (ICAN) works to prevent violent extremism by supporting women peacebuilde…
Mar 11, 2026
Voice
Research & Tools to Reduce Gun Violence in Communities
Live Free USA is an organization led by Pastor Mike McBride that works to reduce gun violence through community-based so…
Mar 11, 2026
Health
Dance Classes Help People with Brain Diseases Stay Active
Wake Forest University professor Christina Soriano creates special dance programs that bring together people of all ages…
Mar 11, 2026
Health
Better Healthcare Through Tech That Helps Patients Know Their Options
McKesson, a major healthcare company, wants to use technology to help patients make better healthcare decisions. Right n…
Mar 11, 2026
Health
Dance Research Shows Benefits for Seniors with Memory Problems
Wake Forest University researchers study how dance helps older adults, especially those with Parkinson's disease and dem…
Mar 11, 2026
Health
Citizens Help Shape Global Health Policy on Drug-Resistant Germs
The Center for Nonprofit and Democratic Processes (CNDP) organized special citizen juries in three countries - Malawi, T…
Mar 11, 2026
Health
Medicine That Saves New Moms From Drug Overdoses Is Working
In Colorado, pregnant women and new moms were dying from accidental drug overdoses more than other pregnancy problems. N…
Mar 4, 2026
Voice
Re:Public - Local News Platform for Community Action
Re:Public is a new kind of local news website that puts power back in the hands of community members. Unlike traditional…
Mar 5, 2026
Health
Texas Passes Laws to Help Families Get More Food and Healthcare
Texas lawmakers passed three important laws that will help families access food and healthcare more easily. First, they …
Mar 5, 2026
Health
5 Healthcare Ideas Both Texas Parties Support
Texas faces big healthcare problems like hospitals closing and families putting off medical care. But there's good news …
Mar 5, 2026
Health
Brain Science Shows How Healing From Trauma Really Works
Dr. Gül Dölen, a top brain scientist at UC Berkeley, explains how new research with psychedelic medicines is helping peo…
Mar 11, 2026
The Bigger We
Podcast: How to Rebuild Civic Culture with Eric Liu
The Beacon Project launched their first podcast episode featuring Eric Liu, CEO of Citizen University. This conversation…
Mar 5, 2026
The Bigger We
Tips for Better Group Meetings and Decision Making
Craig Freshley's Good Group Tips is a comprehensive resource featuring over 100 practical videos, handouts, and articles…
Mar 15, 2026
Health
Healing from Trauma: How Our Bodies Hold Pain and How to Help Them Heal
This collection from On Being explores how trauma affects our bodies and minds, and the new ways scientists and doctors …
Mar 11, 2026
Planet
Black-Led Climate Justice Group Helps Communities Build Better Futures
The Chisholm Legacy Project (TCLP) helps Black communities fight climate change and build healthier neighborhoods. Named…
Mar 5, 2026
The Bigger We
Using Our Imagination to Build a Better Future Together
The Center for Story-based Strategy believes we can create a better world by using our imagination together. They call t…
Mar 11, 2026
Health
Citizens Help Decide How to Fight Drug-Resistant Germs
In Liverpool, England, 18 regular citizens spent 6 days learning about and discussing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) - w…
Mar 11, 2026
Health
Evidence Action: Proven Solutions to Help People Around the World
Evidence Action helps hundreds of millions of people in Africa and Asia by using proven, simple solutions to fight pover…
Mar 5, 2026
Services & Support
12Harris Health System - Gold Card
Harris Health System
If you live in Harris County and don't have health insurance, you can get a Gold Card for free or low-cost healthcare. T…
713-566-6509 Houston
Online Peer Counseling Services
Peer Collective
Peer Collective offers online counseling and support services as an alternative to traditional therapy. You can connect …
Houston
Advanced Chinese Acupuncture Courses
Connective
This organization offers online and in-person courses for licensed Chinese medicine practitioners who want to learn more…
Houston
Syphilis-Free Start Program
Evidence Action
This program helps governments test pregnant women for syphilis and HIV at the same time during regular check-ups. When …
Houston
Deworm the World - Free Treatment for Children
Evidence Action
This program gives free medicine to children to treat parasitic worms that make kids sick. The worms can stop children f…
Houston
Deworm the World Program
Evidence Action
This program helps children in poor communities stay healthy and in school by treating worm infections. Children get saf…
Houston
All Grants Fund Donations
GiveWell
You can donate money to help sick people in poor countries get medicine and vaccines they need. Your donation helps prev…
Houston
Wholesale Medical Supplies & Equipment
McKesson Foundation
McKesson provides wholesale medical supplies and equipment to healthcare facilities like hospitals, doctor offices, surg…
Houston
Crisis Text Line Self-Harm Support
Crisis Text Line
Free 24/7 text support for people dealing with self-harm. Trained counselors help you understand why people hurt themsel…
741741 Houston
Native Heritage New England Cultural Education
No Evil Project
Native Heritage New England teaches people about indigenous culture and traditions. Led by Chief Ladybug (Croatan and Ma…
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Online Peer Counseling Sessions
Peer Collective
Peer Collective offers online counseling with specially trained peer counselors. These counselors are real people who li…
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Online Peer Counseling Sessions
Peer Collective
Peer Collective offers online counseling sessions with trained peer counselors who have shared life experiences. You can…
Houston
Organizations Doing This Work
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Berkeley Youth Alternatives
Human Services
Berkeley Youth Alternatives helps young people who have been in trouble with the police or courts ge…
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Wellcome Trust
Healthcare Provider
Wellcome Trust is a organization from the UK that gives money to help scientists and doctors study w…
W
World Health Organization
Healthcare Provider
This world health group teaches everyone about germs that are getting stronger and harder to treat w…
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Healthcare Provider
The FDA is a government agency that makes sure our food and medicines are safe to use. They create r…
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Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Healthcare Provider
This famous medical school teaches students how to become doctors and helps them learn about the bra…
U
UC Berkeley Dölen Lab
Healthcare Provider
This research lab studies how our brains can change and heal, especially using new medicines that mi…
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Arnold Ventures
Healthcare Provider
Arnold Ventures gives money to smart people who study how to make healthcare cost less money. They w…
Simons Foundation
Foundation/Grantmaker
Funds scientists studying math, brain science, and autism. Supports research that could lead to new …
Policies & Legislation
4H.R. 5376Active
New Law Helps Houston Families Save Money on Energy and Medicine
Federal legislation providing $370B in clean energy investments, prescription drug price caps for Medicare, and tax cred
Federal
HR 4525Introduced
Right to FDA-Approved Medicines Act
Federal
HR 7352Introduced
Fighting Antibiotic Resistance
The PASTEUR Act would encourage drug companies to develop new antibiotics by changing how they get paid, helping fight d
Federal
HR 6580Introduced
Better Medicine Access for Veterans
This bill would improve how the VA selects and provides medications to veterans, ensuring they have access to the best a
Federal
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