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The Bigger We
Podcast About Building Understanding Across Different Groups
The Survival Skills Podcast brings together people with different backgrounds and viewpoints to share ideas for making t…
Mar 11, 2026
Families
Berkeley's Guide to Better Teaching and Learning
This is the education section of UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center website. It shares research-based articles an…
Mar 15, 2026
The Bigger We
Learning to Bridge Divides Between Different Groups
The Othering & Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley teaches people how to bridge divides and build connections across diff…
Mar 11, 2026
Voice
Daedalus Journal: War and American Democracy Research
Daedalus is a scholarly journal published by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences that explores big questions about…
Mar 10, 2026
Neighborhood
Ways to Give Money to Habitat for Humanity Montgomery County
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, Texas offers many ways for people to donate money to help build affordable ho…
Mar 15, 2026
Neighborhood
Houston's Poorest Neighborhoods Still Drowning in Illegally Dumped Trash
Despite federal intervention, Houston's low-income neighborhoods face persistent illegal dumping. Environmental injustic…
Dec 18, 2025
The Bigger We
Good News Stories About Fighting for Racial Justice
This website collects positive news stories about racial justice and equality across America. It features inspiring exam…
Mar 15, 2026
Voice
Podcast: When Students Report Teacher Abuse, Who Pays the Price?
This podcast episode tells the story of two high school newspaper editors in Seattle who reported a teacher for inapprop…
Mar 11, 2026
Voice
Unified: Social Network for Activists to Organize Together
Unified is a mobile app designed specifically for activists to connect, organize, and take action together. Unlike regul…
Mar 5, 2026
Health
How to Help Someone Having Suicidal Thoughts
This comprehensive guide teaches you how to recognize when someone is thinking about suicide and how to help them. It ex…
Mar 11, 2026
The Bigger We
Better Discussions Change Communities: Real Stories of Impact
The Interactivity Foundation helps people have better conversations in schools, workplaces, and communities. Their websi…
Mar 11, 2026
Neighborhood
East New York Voters Want Better Housing, Clean Streets, and Transit
East New York, Brooklyn has changed a lot over the years. This neighborhood used to have many murders - 126 in 1993 - bu…
Mar 11, 2026
The Bigger We
Poetry Unbound: A Podcast That Explores One Poem at a Time
Poetry Unbound is a thoughtful podcast hosted by Pádraig Ó Tuama that explores one poem in each episode. The show takes …
Mar 11, 2026
Voice
East Brooklyn Groups Fight for Fair Housing and Better Schools
East Brooklyn Congregations (EBC) is a news blog that covers how community groups in Brooklyn and Queens work together t…
Mar 11, 2026
Money
Where Kids Grow Up Affects Their Chances to Earn More as Adults
This article shows how where children grow up in America affects their chances of earning more money than their parents …
Mar 5, 2026
Money
How to Give Different Types of Gifts to Help Houston Charities
The Greater Houston Community Foundation helps people donate money and other valuable things to help their community. Yo…
Mar 15, 2026
Planet
Houston Wilderness Protects Nature Across Greater Houston
Houston Wilderness is a nonprofit group that brings together businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies to protect …
Mar 5, 2026
Neighborhood
Build Stronger Neighborhoods: A Book About Community Connection
Seth Kaplan's book 'Fragile Neighborhoods' shows how America's biggest problems - like feeling disconnected and not trus…
Mar 5, 2026
The Bigger We
Student Reporters Bridge Divides Through Collaborative News Stories
News Ambassadors connects student journalists from different political and geographic areas to work together on news sto…
Mar 5, 2026
Health
How to Stop Doomscrolling and Feel Better
Doomscrolling means endlessly looking at bad news on your phone or computer, even when it makes you feel anxious or sad.…
Mar 11, 2026
Services & Support
20Boat People SOS - Houston
Boat People SOS
Serves Vietnamese and other refugee communities with immigration help, job training, language classes, and social servic…
(281) 530-6888 Houston
Mental Health Therapy Services
Allies in Caring
Allies in Caring helps people feel better by talking with trained counselors. They work with kids, teens, families, coup…
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DePelchin Children's Center
DePelchin Children's Center
Provides counseling, foster care support, and mental health services for children and families dealing with trauma, abus…
(713) 730-2335 Houston
Mental Health America of Greater Houston
Mental Health America of Greater Houston
This organization helps people with their mental health by offering free check-ups to see how you're feeling and support…
713-523-8963 Houston
Houston Community College - Continuing Education
Houston Community College Central
Affordable classes for adults including career training, language courses, technology certifications, and personal enric…
(713) 718-2000 Houston
Narrative Training & Webinars For Organizers
Narrative Initiative
Free online training videos and webinars that teach community organizers how to use storytelling to create change. Learn…
Houston
Business Location and Development Help
Greater Houston Partnership
The Greater Houston Partnership helps businesses find the right place to set up shop in the Houston area. They can help …
713-844-3609 Houston
Community Bulletin Board
NeuroArts Resource Center
This is an online bulletin board where people in the neuroarts community can connect and share information. You can intr…
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
A free 24/7 crisis support service for anyone having thoughts of suicide or going through a mental health crisis. You ca…
988 Houston
GenUnity Civic Engagement Program
GenUnity
GenUnity teaches people how to create change in their communities. The program lasts 10 weeks and meets 2-3 hours per we…
Boston
Living Room Conversations - Discussion Groups
Living Room Conversations
Living Room Conversations helps people talk about important topics in small groups of 4-6 people. You can meet in person…
Houston
Ethiopia Peace and Dialogue Programs
Search for Common Ground
Search for Common Ground helps communities in Ethiopia's Amhara region build peace and solve problems together. They use…
Houston
Workplace Dialogue Training Programs
Constructive Dialogue Institute
This organization helps companies build better workplaces where employees from different backgrounds can work together w…
Houston
Calls to Action Letter-Writing Tool
Mormon Women for Ethical Government
Mormon Women for Ethical Government helps you write letters to your elected officials about important issues. They provi…
Houston
Christian Discussion Guide
Braver Angels
A guide that helps Christian communities have better conversations about politics and disagreements. It shows how Christ…
Houston
Philanthropy New York Membership
Philanthropy New York
Philanthropy New York offers membership to foundations and funders who want to learn, connect, and work together for soc…
New York
BakerRipley Community Centers
BakerRipley
BakerRipley has community centers all over Houston that help families get job training, childcare, and immigration servi…
713-276-0800 Houston
Mental Health Counseling Services
Allies in Caring
You can talk to trained counselors who help people feel better and solve problems. The first two visits are free, and af…
Hammonton
Campus Free Speech Resources and Training
PEN America
PEN America helps college students, teachers, and school leaders protect free speech on campus while creating welcoming …
Houston
Bread & Puppet Theater Touring Shows
Bread and Puppet Theater
Bread & Puppet Theater travels around the country putting on puppet shows with important messages about the world. They …
Houston
Organizations Doing This Work
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Berkeley Free Clinic
Healthcare Provider
Berkeley Free Clinic gives free doctor visits and medical care to people who need it. Anyone can com…
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Resources for Community Development
Human Services
This organization helps people in Houston find safe, affordable homes and apartments. They also help…
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Kresge Foundation — American Cities Program
Community Partner
This foundation gives money and support to help neighborhoods in American cities become stronger pla…
C
Craig Freshley
Foundation/Grantmaker
Craig helps groups of people learn how to work together and make good decisions. He teaches skills t…
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National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association
Healthcare Provider
This group helps Asian American and Pacific Islander people get mental health care that understands …
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Greater Good Science Center - UC Berkeley
Healthcare Provider
Scientists at UC Berkeley study what makes people happy, kind, and mentally healthy. They share thei…
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Healthcare Provider
SAMHSA is a part of the government that helps people get support for mental health challenges and dr…
B
Bay Area Community Land Trust
Human Services
This group helps families in the Bay Area find and keep affordable homes. They work to make sure nei…
C
Cortico
Foundation/Grantmaker
Cortico makes computer programs that help people talk to each other better, even when they disagree …
B
Berkeley Community Fund
Educational Institution
Berkeley Community Fund gives money to groups that help people in their community. They support proj…
I
Insight Housing
Human Services
Insight Housing helps people in Houston find safe and affordable places to live. They work to make s…
U
Urban Rural Action
Foundation/Grantmaker
Organization that brings divided communities together through their Uniting for Action program
Kinder Institute for Urban Research
Research & Policy Institute
A research center at Rice University that studies Houston's biggest challenges — housing, education,…
U
UpSkill Houston
Human Services
Industry-led workforce development initiative that connects employers, educators, and community orga…
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East Bay Community Law Center
Human Services
This law center gives free legal help to people in their community who can't afford lawyers. They he…
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World Health Organization
Healthcare Provider
This world health group teaches everyone about germs that are getting stronger and harder to treat w…
E
Ecology Center
Environmental
The Ecology Center teaches people how to take care of our planet and environment. They help communit…
U
UC Berkeley Public Service Center
Foundation/Grantmaker
This university center helps students learn how to help their communities through volunteering and p…
Y
YWCA Berkeley/Oakland
Human Services
YWCA Berkeley/Oakland helps women and families stay safe and build strong lives. They offer programs…
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Population Association of America
Healthcare Provider
This group brings together smart people who study populations and count how many people live in diff…
Policies & Legislation
10S 2314Pending
Shark Conservation and Research
The SHARKED Act would improve shark conservation and research efforts, protecting shark populations while also studying
Federal
HR 7342Pending
Made in America Jobs Act of 2026
This federal bill works to create more manufacturing jobs right here in America. It supports businesses that make produc
Federal
HR 7569Introduced
Tougher Penalties for Healthcare Fraud
This bill would increase penalties for people who commit healthcare fraud, such as billing for services that were never
Federal
Active
Complete Communities: Building Better Neighborhoods
A city initiative investing in historically underserved neighborhoods through infrastructure improvements, health access
City
HR 6644Pending
Housing for the 21st Century Act
This federal bill updates housing rules to help more people find affordable places to live. It creates new ways to build
Federal
HR 5475Introduced
No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act
Federal
HR 7973Introduced
To end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes.
Federal
S 1037Introduced
PARC Act
This federal bill, the PARC Act, would help protect and improve public parks and recreation areas so communities have gr
Federal
HR 7817Introduced
To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to ensure that taxpayer funds for health insurance coverage are available only to authorized individuals, and for other purposes.
Federal
HR 41Pending
Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act
This federal bill officially recognizes Southeast Alaska Native communities and provides compensation for historical inj
Federal
Learning Paths
5Know Your Rights
You have rights — as a renter, a worker, and a person. This path teaches you what they are and how to use them. With real-life examples, short videos, and links to free legal help in Houston.
Beginner
Health Literacy Essentials
Taking care of your health shouldn't be confusing. This path teaches you how to find a doctor, understand insurance, take care of your mental health, and eat well — even on a budget. All in plain language with Houston resources.
Beginner
Community Organizing
Want to change something in your community? This path shows you how. Learn to bring people together, plan campaigns, run meetings, and build power — the way real organizers do it.
Intermediate
Neighborhood Leadership
Your neighborhood has a story, and you can help write the next chapter. This path teaches you how Houston neighborhoods work, how to get things done through city hall, and how to lead with your community.
Advanced
Navigating Immigration
If you or someone you love is navigating immigration, this path is for you. Learn about visas, your rights, where to get help, and how Houston's immigrant communities have shaped this city.
Intermediate
Life Situations
5Food Access
Find food pantries, community meals, SNAP benefits, and farmers markets near you. Houston has a deep network of organizations making sure everyone has enough to eat.
Critical priority
Safety & Protection
Resources for anyone who feels unsafe at home or in their community. Shelters, hotlines, legal aid, and support services are available 24/7.
Critical priority
Healthcare Access
Find affordable doctors, clinics, dental care, and prescription assistance. Many Houston health centers offer services on a sliding-scale basis.
High priority
Mental Health & Wellness
Counseling, crisis support, peer groups, and wellness programs to help you or a loved one navigate tough times. You are not alone.
High priority
Senior Resources
Programs and services designed for older adults — from meal delivery and transportation to social activities and health screenings.
Medium priority
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