United Way of Greater Houston

The opportunity to apply for Project Blueprint is passing fast. Be sure to make your application by Dec. 31st! This program prepares leaders of color to serve on nonprofit boards, so the nonprofit sector can reflect the diversity in Greater Houston. Graduates of the program said they learned how a nonprofit board operates, and they were able to network with other remarkable leaders. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gqankzMh

Bring a friend and come shop to support United Way Women Who Rock during Kendra Scott Give Back Day, this Saturday, December 21 at The Woodlands Kendra Scott store! 💜 🛍️ 20% of your purchase will support Women Who Rock when you purchase in store or online. Women Who Rock provides child care scholarships to parents. Tag a friend and grab those last-minute gifts for a great cause. We hope to see you there!

Are you interested in strengthening your skills as a nonprofit leader? Apply to CenterPoint Energy’s Emerging Leaders Institute before the January 8 deadline. The Emerging Leaders Institute helps nonprofit managers like Roberto Howard grow their existing strengths and use those attributes to effectively lead others and grow their organizations. Submit your application today: https://lnkd.in/gEKHzAF9

Our Affinity Groups really know how to spread the holiday spirit! 🎁🎉 Thanks to our incredible donors, who joined us for our Wrap and Wine and LINC Holiday Cheer events, more than 1,000 gifts were bought and wrapped for our Bright Beginnings students! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the holidays brighter for children in Greater Houston.

Calling all future nonprofit leaders! Project Blueprint was created to provide aspiring leaders of color a unique opportunity to serve their community through nonprofit leadership. Learn from Kinder Institute for Urban Research Director, Dr. Ruth N. López Turley about why Project Blueprint is such an important program, and apply to join by Dec. 31st. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gqankzMh

🌟 Over 16,000 children have participated in our Bright Beginnings early education program in the past 20 years, which was created in partnership with ExxonMobil Giving. Early education is critical because it allows children to build a strong foundation, so they excel in school as they continue to grow.  

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Fall Day of Action! About 220 generous community members came out to give back. 💙 Our incredible volunteers helped us build desks for Greater Houston students, assembled holiday meal boxes, put together disaster preparedness and dental kits, and they learned more about our mission to help our neighbors. We enjoyed bringing our community together and are looking forward to next year’s event! Get involved: https://lnkd.in/gmNM5D9B

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Support United Way of Greater Houston this Giving Tuesday and help our neighbors not just land on their feet, but stay there! Last year, we provided resources to more than 2 million people to improve their lives, but we need your help to increase our impact. Donate today: https://lnkd.in/gMfFiuJd

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂 We wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you to our donors, team members, and partners for your generosity this year. We couldn’t do this work without you. We’re so grateful, and we hope you enjoy the holiday!